Storing your Apron - Page 2

Papa · 01-26-2008, 01:03 PM

I have mine laying flat inside a white trash bag in the bottom of a sweater drawer. This keeps it protected from picking up any other fabric color, out of the sunlight, and unrolled which will look better out of the drawer than being rolled up tight in a tube.

FF Sparky · 08-19-2011, 01:42 PM

I was presented a lambskin apron when I was taught how to wear it in my EA degree, then didnt see it til after my MM degree when it was presented to me again with my degree dates written on the inside flap and told to store it for the future use and was also presented the Masonic bible that they told me to bring in at the next meeting and everyone can sign it. Also received a lapel pin.

BukeyeJackson · 08-19-2011, 02:04 PM

Mine is in a blue poster tube.

Bob Franks · 08-20-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BukeyeJackson

Mine is in a blue poster tube.

Hmmm. Mine's been rolled up in a similar blue tube for nearly 34 years. Had it out a couple of years ago, and noticed it had a pretty bad curl.
Do we have any leather experts on FMH?
Should I get it out once in awhile and reverse how it's rolled?
Saddle soap? Linseed oil?

It would be disappointing if it were not usable that last time...

S&F

**Duncan1574** · 08-20-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Franks

Hmmm. Mine's been rolled up in a similar blue tube for nearly 34 years. Had it out a couple of years ago, and noticed it had a pretty bad curl.
Do we have any leather experts on FMH?
Should I get it out once in awhile and reverse how it's rolled?
Saddle soap? Linseed oil?

It would be disappointing if it were not usable that last time...

S&F

Mink oil (You'll have to squeeze about 4 minks per apron).

08-20-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Duncan1574

Mink oil (You'll have to squeeze about 4 minks per apron).

LOL!!!! And watch out... They bite!

Seriously though, a VERY light coat of mink oil will keep it supple, and reduce any cracking that may cause from it drying out.

It's a good idea to unroll it once in a while to allow it to breathe a bit too. Personally, I keep mine in a apron case along with a leather one I wear when I travel. That way it stays flat. I'm not a fan of the tubes.

Windrider · 08-20-2011, 09:56 PM

In my Lodge and all the ones in Massachusetts that I've visited, all past masters are referred to as "Worshipful". In fact, everyone is referred to as the highest office they have held. For example, past Grand Master Donald J. Hicks is referred to as "Most Worshipful" and all past DDGMs are referred to as "Right Worshipful".

On the other hand, Right Worshipful Hicks has said to me that the highest title a Mason can have is "Brother". When I have met him outside of Lodge, I have always greeted him with "Brother Hicks".

FF Sparky · 08-21-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Windrider

In my Lodge and all the ones in Massachusetts that I've visited, all past masters are referred to as "Worshipful". In fact, everyone is referred to as the highest office they have held. For example, past Grand Master Donald J. Hicks is referred to as "Most Worshipful" and all past DDGMs are referred to as "Right Worshipful".

On the other hand, Right Worshipful Hicks has said to me that the highest title a Mason can have is "Brother". When I have met him outside of Lodge, I have always greeted him with "Brother Hicks".

But wouldnt you call your current Worshipful Master 'Brother' outside of Lodge?

Ashlar2006 · 08-21-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FF Sparky

But wouldnt you call your current Worshipful Master 'Brother' outside of Lodge?

In Ky ? Yes , well at least in my part of the state . We only use the title "Worshipful" when addressing him in lodge .

08-21-2011, 10:29 AM

What does greeting a Brother have to do with storing your apron? Did this thread just change topics? or did I miss something.

I'll admit I'm still on my first cup of java, so I may be a little foggy headed...

08-19-2011, 01:42 PM	#12
FF Sparky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 705 Lodge: Federal Lodge #17	I was presented a lambskin apron when I was taught how to wear it in my EA degree, then didnt see it til after my MM degree when it was presented to me again with my degree dates written on the inside flap and told to store it for the future use and was also presented the Masonic bible that they told me to bring in at the next meeting and everyone can sign it. Also received a lapel pin. __________________ Brian Adams Thomaston,CT Federal Lodge #17 Initiated March 21,2011 Passed April 18,2011 Raised May 16,2011

08-19-2011, 02:04 PM	#13
BukeyeJackson ViMH Advisory Board Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 1,072 Lodge: Reynoldsburg 340 F&AM of Ohio	Mine is in a blue poster tube. __________________ Bro. Big Head Initiated: 09/16/2008 Passed: 11/13/2008 Raised: 01/06/2009 *I'm here to converse with well informed Brethren so that I might improve in Masonic knowledge.* The FMH Method...

08-20-2011, 09:56 PM	#17
Windrider Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 665 Lodge: Ancient York (no numbers in MA)	In my Lodge and all the ones in Massachusetts that I've visited, all past masters are referred to as "Worshipful". In fact, everyone is referred to as the highest office they have held. For example, past Grand Master Donald J. Hicks is referred to as "Most Worshipful" and all past DDGMs are referred to as "Right Worshipful". On the other hand, Right Worshipful Hicks has said to me that the highest title a Mason can have is "Brother". When I have met him outside of Lodge, I have always greeted him with "Brother Hicks". __________________ Ancient York Lodge Lowell, Massachusetts God never sends us anything we can't handle. Sometimes I wish He didn't trust me so much.

08-21-2011, 10:29 AM	#20
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01-26-2008, 01:03 PM	#11
Papa Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baja, OK Posts: 6 Lodge:	I have mine laying flat inside a white trash bag in the bottom of a sweater drawer. This keeps it protected from picking up any other fabric color, out of the sunlight, and unrolled which will look better out of the drawer than being rolled up tight in a tube.