Freemasons. Remain popular in the UK?

F32Fleet · 12-29-2009, 04:13 PM

I'm reading a book about them in the US, and the book suggests that many were pirates while operating out of Ireland and Scotland.

dxb335d · 12-29-2009, 04:15 PM

My Uncle is one. Almost got thrown out for knocking out a copper. (He deserved it, he aint a violent man normally)

Dr Dave · 12-29-2009, 05:38 PM

Freemasonry is more popular than you would ever imagine in the UK.

Walesy · 12-29-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Dave

Freemasonry is more popular than you would ever imagine in the UK.

+1

Carrera RSR · 12-29-2009, 06:05 PM

Need a job promotion, membership to the exclusive golf club or let off that driving charge - Freemason Club Card - that'll do nicely Sir !!!

gerbil_b · 12-29-2009, 06:41 PM

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Need a job promotion, membership to the exclusive golf club or let off that driving charge - Freemason Club Card - that'll do nicely Sir !!!

+1 especially WRT police charges!!!

F32Fleet · 12-29-2009, 07:02 PM

It's alive in the U.S, but I'm not sure how prevelant it is, and/or if it's morphed into other social clubs. My town , Atlanta, has a few temples and one very large Masonic Temple. Looks like a bank.

ElegantSpoon · 12-30-2009, 05:54 AM

Can I join?

dxb335d · 12-30-2009, 06:05 AM

Socom, how are you finding the 335d? Do you have a coupe version or saloon?

Dave_3 · 12-30-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Socom, how are you finding the 335d? Do you have a coupe version or saloon?

Carl ..... you know they don't get a Coupe in the US.

D.

Dr Dave · 12-30-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ElegantSpoon

Can I join?

No, you've been "blackballed" coz of *that* conviction on your record

Dr Dave · 12-30-2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

My Uncle is one. Almost got thrown out for knocking out a copper. (He deserved it, he aint a violent man normally)

I reckon Carl's a mason.

F32Fleet · 12-30-2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Socom, how are you finding the 335d? Do you have a coupe version or saloon?

Only the sedan is available in the US, and I'm enjoying the car. The steering is a little lighter than I'm used to (I have non-sport this time around), but I'm happy with the trade off when it comes to riding over uneven pavement. The engine is so very quiet at hwy speeds. One thing that's very different from my E90 330 is the amount of open space in the driver side of the engine bay. Unlike my the 330 I can see all the way down to the engine mounts, the steering system, coolant lines, etc etc. There was no way I could see those things on the 330. Makes me wonder if the 335d engine block is narrower.

The car is a little louder when cold (which I expect from a diesel), yet I was wondering if all that extra space is also a contributing factor.

NightVisitant · 12-30-2009, 09:12 AM

They have quite a substantial foot-hold in the UK, plenty of masonic influence in this country.

ElegantSpoon · 12-30-2009, 09:45 AM

Who actually knows this stuff for sure though? I'm going to join I think.

F32Fleet · 12-30-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NightVisitant

They have quite a substantial foot-hold in the UK, plenty of masonic influence in this country.

No doubt. I'm sure it's very prevelant in the US, but I have to tell you that in many areas it's seen as a lot of "hocus pocus" where grown men go play parlor games. It's not like it's the 1500's where men were fearing for their lives and having to seek refuge in the lodges. Eaerly U.S. history is covered with Freemasonary, but it's hard to determine what effect it had. It's akin to the "chicken or the egg" conundrum.

Here's an example of an "old" U.S. family. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardiners_Island

Dr Dave · 12-30-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ElegantSpoon

Who actually knows this stuff for sure though? I'm going to join I think.

But you have to be 'asked'

It's not like joining your local Conservative Club

ElegantSpoon · 12-30-2009, 10:51 AM

I'm pretty sure my oldman use to be part of it before he retired. He seems to know loads about it all. Out of interest who would want to join a conservative club!!

MB London · 12-30-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Dave

Freemasonry is more popular than you would ever imagine in the UK.

And more poweful than you would imagine too

willhollin · 12-30-2009, 01:05 PM

They run the World.

Dr Dave · 12-30-2009, 01:09 PM

I reckon there's a few Freemasons here!

Keep an eye out for the handshake guys.......

MB London · 12-30-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Dave

I reckon there's a few Freemasons here!

Keep an eye out for the handshake guys.......

a freemason will no another freemason because certain words will get dropped in and will be very clear to those who know

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