The Petition is in!

Extreme1 · 01-21-2009, 08:59 PM

Hello all my name is John, and I am a son, grandson, and nephew of Mason’s. I have been researching the Masons for over a year. I had been interested but I did not feel I was ready to join. Being surrounded by Masons you would think it would be easy to get information. When I asked my dad about it I thought he would be overjoyed and the information would flow like a faucet. To my surprise my father said that if I was interested in the lodge he would like to see me pursue it on my own. I thought this was a big cold shoulder and see ya later kid. I forgot about it for over a year. Then I found out that one of the gentlemen I drink coffee with was a Mason. I asked him about the Masons and he started telling me. I thought why did my dad tell me this? Then I told him the story of my dad blowing me off. He told me he did not blow me off, but my dad was wanting me to pursue this quest on my own. He said to tell him when I was ready that I had talked with a Mason and thinking about petitioning. After six months of research I called my dad and told him the story. It was like I was talking to a different person. He was tickled and the information was great. As we speak the local lodge should be voting on my petition. I will keep you posted.

Ashlar2006 · 01-22-2009, 06:00 AM

Welcome to Freemason Hall . Congrats on turning in your petition , I wsh you the best of luck .

**Jason** · 01-22-2009, 09:53 AM

Greetings and salutations. Please let us know how you make out.

rescue48 · 01-22-2009, 09:59 AM

You will enjoy it! It is very much a personal journey.

**BG_TRBL** · 01-23-2009, 11:47 PM

Welcome to the forums, I hope you enjoy your stay. Congrats on the petition. It truly is a journey you must undertake of your own desire. I think you will find however that it will be one of the most enjoyable journeys of your life. The only thing I would say to you before you receive your first degree is that remember this, every mason has traveled the same road as you are about to undertake. Just like being a passenger, sit back and enjoy the ride.

rustybones49801 · 01-29-2009, 08:21 PM

Keep us posted!!!!

jvlighting1 · 02-02-2009, 11:36 AM

Good luck and Welcome!

01-21-2009, 08:59 PM	#1
Extreme1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 2 Lodge:	The Petition is in! Hello all my name is John, and I am a son, grandson, and nephew of Mason’s. I have been researching the Masons for over a year. I had been interested but I did not feel I was ready to join. Being surrounded by Masons you would think it would be easy to get information. When I asked my dad about it I thought he would be overjoyed and the information would flow like a faucet. To my surprise my father said that if I was interested in the lodge he would like to see me pursue it on my own. I thought this was a big cold shoulder and see ya later kid. I forgot about it for over a year. Then I found out that one of the gentlemen I drink coffee with was a Mason. I asked him about the Masons and he started telling me. I thought why did my dad tell me this? Then I told him the story of my dad blowing me off. He told me he did not blow me off, but my dad was wanting me to pursue this quest on my own. He said to tell him when I was ready that I had talked with a Mason and thinking about petitioning. After six months of research I called my dad and told him the story. It was like I was talking to a different person. He was tickled and the information was great. As we speak the local lodge should be voting on my petition. I will keep you posted.

01-22-2009, 06:00 AM	#2
Ashlar2006 Masonic Mafia Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ky Posts: 4,162 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	Welcome to Freemason Hall . Congrats on turning in your petition , I wsh you the best of luck . __________________ It is such a beautiful day , now watch some idiot screw it up !!!

01-22-2009, 09:59 AM	#4
rescue48 Firedawg Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The First State Posts: 78 Lodge: Union #7	You will enjoy it! It is very much a personal journey. __________________ Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before giving them your confidence. -General George Washington

01-23-2009, 11:47 PM	#5
BG_TRBL Watcher of the posts Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: #232 Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,124 Lodge: LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232	Welcome to the forums, I hope you enjoy your stay. Congrats on the petition. It truly is a journey you must undertake of your own desire. I think you will find however that it will be one of the most enjoyable journeys of your life. The only thing I would say to you before you receive your first degree is that remember this, every mason has traveled the same road as you are about to undertake. Just like being a passenger, sit back and enjoy the ride. __________________ P.M. LaBelle Vallee Lodge #232 P.H.P. Lafayette Chapter #163 Sir Knight (Hospitallier Commandry) Prophet (Zafar Grotto) Freemasonry may be traced by history and tradition, ...it is only necessary to refer to the information presented to you in a general manner. Information considered "secret" to mason's will NOT be divulged. Seek and ye shall find, Ask and it will be given you, Type and it will be posted (and most likely, answered).

01-29-2009, 08:21 PM	#6
rustybones49801 A Rough Ashlar Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 264 Lodge:	Keep us posted!!!! __________________ Iron Mountain Lodge #388, WM Iron Mountain, Michigan Raised Aug 18, 2007 www.ironmountain388.weebly.com

01-22-2009, 09:53 AM	#3
Jason Guard Dog 2012 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 3,126 Lodge:	Greetings and salutations. Please let us know how you make out.

02-02-2009, 11:36 AM	#7
jvlighting1 PA The Keystone State Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 132 Lodge:	Good luck and Welcome!

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