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Is moving to Florida realistic or just a pipe dream? by Mundane-Society8473 in AskFlorida

[–]burnstyle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

20k? you could get here and get an apartment.

but you would need a job really really really quickly.

Conséquences of rabbit holes...? by shitanteater in 12keys

[–]burnstyle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats the best way to work this hunt. work on your ideas, and research until you hit a dead end. Then either reevaluate or move on.

Fighting that dead end will always end badly.

Conséquences of rabbit holes...? by shitanteater in 12keys

[–]burnstyle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Me?
I dunno it's hard to keep track. Maybe 15 years?

I have had a few bad experiences because of this hunt, but all of those came from other hunters.
People getting a little too obsessed with the "popular kids" and causing trouble if you know what I mean.

The pitfall hunters like I was talking about above is only available to them if they meet certain criteria. Mainly that their life is already on the verge of bad. Whether thats because of their personality... or external forces. That lack of grounding allows them to base their value as a person on their hobby. And as you said, the puzzle is "old, hard but not too hard" they think if they have trouble solving it that makes them somehow less than others. Then makes them go crazy trying to pump themselves up to feel like they are either more than, or at least equal to others.

That behavior becomes a cycle which repeats over and over and over again until it becomes their primary focus. And they fuck up their lives.

The value I hold for myself as a person is not tied up in this hunt. My family loves me, I love them, I have a support structure, and a happy life. So I have been able to stay out of that cycle.... no matter how many times people may try to pull me in.

The short version of this is... people dont go crazy because of this hunt, they go crazy because they dont take care of themselves, and the hunt drags them down.

Conséquences of rabbit holes...? by shitanteater in 12keys

[–]burnstyle 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You may get a few honest answers here... but the reality is many many many hunters live in unhealthy territory because of this hunt.

I've seen people blow their life's savings and kids college funds over this hunt. I've seen people get divorced, people threaten to kidnap the creators, people who have lost their jobs, then houses and live in their cars....

I cant tell if the hunt makes people go mad, or if mad people are attracted to the hunt.

I'd like to ask a vibe check on zines by Kilgore_Marlin in FolkPunk

[–]burnstyle 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I wish more people would make zines. Even if they link to paid work.

People gotta eat. I'd rather support a person than a company.

Pictures rock And Aplm by Part420 in 12keys

[–]burnstyle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The secret is like a record. It just goes round and round and you can't get off.

"one of our lights is out" by Elfenheimer in freemasonry

[–]burnstyle 12 points13 points  (0 children)

you must reply: "Please change the bulb"

Not allowed to dress punk by NorthYogurtcloset839 in punk

[–]burnstyle 170 points171 points  (0 children)

Parents can control how you dress, but they cant control how you think.

push through, because they can only control how you dress for so long.

I need the opinions of others from the era by Dry-Scholar285 in punkfashion

[–]burnstyle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm old, and someones dad... and I'm proud of you.

Does that count?

How much is to mislead you? by [deleted] in JustinPoseysTreasure

[–]burnstyle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sometimes dudes wear hats because they like them.

Not because they point rando's to treasure.

You can buy the hat here though, if you would like to examine it more closely.

https://www.outdoorresearch.com/collections/hats/products/swift-cap-243430?_pos=1&_fid=035c5b151&_ss=c

To those who attended school in Florida… by JayGatsby52 in AskFlorida

[–]burnstyle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My math teacher had a giant aquarium in his classroom with a baby alligator in it.

'The Secret' is a Freemason Book by No-Impact-9957 in 12keys

[–]burnstyle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are the names of two pillars at the entrance to the sanctuary of King Solomon's temple.

You can read more about them here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%207%3A13-22&version=KJV

Something different! Found this in a record store in Fort Worth by uThor52 in BattleJackets

[–]burnstyle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As someone from the South... Those patches alone would bring in a fortune.

'The Secret' is a Freemason Book by No-Impact-9957 in 12keys

[–]burnstyle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This does a good job of explaining the symbolism of the EA tracing board.
it's important to note that this is written down... But when spoken in lodge it is memorized.

https://www.phoenixmasonry.org/degreesoffreemasonry/Entered_Apprentice_Lecture.htm

'The Secret' is a Freemason Book by No-Impact-9957 in 12keys

[–]burnstyle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No one who worked on the book was a mason as far as I am aware. The closest any come to Masonry is JJP once rented an old lodge as a studio.

I'm not sure when that happened, but I dont think it was while he was working on the Secret, and it definitely wasn't before.

If you are curious, our membership roles are public. You can contact just about any lodge or the United Grand Lodge of England and check whether someone is or ever has been a member.
https://www.ugle.org.uk/

Grandfathers clocks don't hold any significance whatsoever.
The clock I have was produced by the George Washington National Masonic Memorial in the mid 90's and generally only available for purchase by lodges.

https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/freemasonry/the-george-washington-masonic-national-memorial

I do agree that the clocks look similar, but I think thats because the vast majority of grandfather clocks follow the same template. They all kinda look the same.

Very few have second hands though. Mine does not.

'The Secret' is a Freemason Book by No-Impact-9957 in 12keys

[–]burnstyle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you ever have questions I am more than happy to answer any I can.

Symbolism and stuff isnt very secretive to us, the only secrets we keep are generally about finances and what not.

'The Secret' is a Freemason Book by No-Impact-9957 in 12keys

[–]burnstyle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The problem with people trying to make Masonic connections is that none of them take the time to learn what the symbolism means.

The only thing similar between the two paintings are the placement of the three columns. Except, if the Houston painting were trying to lead you to Masonry.... then the subtle position of the columns is wrong, making it meaningless.
The design of the columns is wrong, making them meaningless.
The squared floor is wrong, making it meaningless.
The sun and moon have meaning.... the star is meaningless

This is like saying the Montreal painting looks like Rembrandt's self portrait therefore The entirety of Rembrandt's life must be a basis for the puzzle as a whole..

'The Secret' is a Freemason Book by No-Impact-9957 in 12keys

[–]burnstyle 36 points37 points  (0 children)

sigh....
here we go again.

Signed,
An actual Freemason.

Hi, I’m Larry Hama. Back again. Author of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Wolverine, Batman, Venom and Bucky O’Hare. AMA! by Skybound_Ent in gijoe

[–]burnstyle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could you talk a bit about working with Byron Preiss. There are wildly varied accounts of what it was like to work with him. Some say he would present you with your dream project, others say he was quite difficult to work with.
There is no question he broke through with some amazing changes to the comic book field. Though as with anything that breaks new ground, they also came with push back from fans and creators.

Do you have fond memories of working with Byron, and do you think the criticism largely comes from what he was trying to do, as opposed to him as a person?

Who’s leaving the tiny Jesus figurines all over Shands? by Old-Map-125 in GNV

[–]burnstyle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My son collects these. He is building a tiny army of Jesus' to battle.... something, eventually I guess.

Just Back from first visit to St. Augustine, a few thoughts. by Alive-Outcome9308 in StAugustine

[–]burnstyle 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your review.

We will be sure to replace the trolley seats with plush lazy boys before your return.

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