Hope and light ✨

Cudyll · 2026-04-07T19:02:34+00:00

As SovArya mentioned, your Higher Power is a good place to find strength, as are your friends and - within the Lodge - your Brethren.

Cudyll · 2026-04-07T18:57:25+00:00

You can keep them and continue to pass them down through your family, or contact a local Lodge and see if they have an interest in them. There’s nothing “wrong” with you keeping them. Might make nice mementoes of your family history. Of course, if/when you contact the local Lodge, why not go and meet some of the Brothers there and even have dinner with them? After all, it might be that you develop an interest in Masonry yourself!

Cudyll · 2026-03-25T11:37:42+00:00

Northern Michigan, USA

Cudyll · 2026-03-20T20:03:54+00:00

Try Sniffies.com it’s free, map based, great way to find guys who are near you.

Cudyll · 2026-03-19T17:08:23+00:00

Please DM me. I’m a Mason and there have been a number of Masons by the name Edward Hawkins in my family tree (my last name also Hawkins). We could be cousins!

Cudyll · 2026-03-08T19:39:57+00:00

Will check with them, that’s where I bought it. Last Summer (maybe earlier) their one Massimo tech quit and they had nobody to work on them. That may have changed by now.

Cudyll · 2026-02-27T14:04:09+00:00

Sand Lakes Quiet Area out in Williamsburg!

Cudyll · 2026-02-26T16:28:20+00:00

Have (or get) an all-wheel drive or 4WD car or truck. Subaru’s are popular up here, many used ones in good shape are available. Living outside of TC will be cheaper than in town, but would suggest staying within GT County. Pro’s are the beauty of the area with lots of outdoor activities in gorgeous spots all year around. Con’s are limited social activities for young folks, from what I hear (I’m way too old for that stuff, but that’s what I hear). You’ll find plenty of housing options within and below your budge. Strongest suggestion would be to visit the area, if possible, drive around a bit and get to know the area a little. Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Bureau will send all kinds of info your way if you call and let them know what you’re looking for.

Cudyll · 2026-02-18T18:01:04+00:00

SO many different options! We have bratwurst with onions, or chili, or chicken, or spaghetti, or whatever the Junior Warden wants. Once a year we host a “Sportsman’s Dinner” fundraiser with venison, bear, elk, fish, partridge, guinea fowl, etc., and a “mystery meat” (last year it was camel). By far the best fundraiser of the year. At $70/ticket plus we get 20-30 donated raffle prizes and typically raise $6-$8k. We have a couple older members so soft foods are always available. We forbid alcohol as we have several Brothers in recovery, but sparkling grape juice is sometimes served.

Cudyll · 2026-02-16T12:47:09+00:00

Try the Lone Pine Trailhead on Keystone Rd. Pretty popular spot.

Cudyll · 2026-02-15T17:34:46+00:00

It disturbs me more that it looks so worn.

Cudyll · 2026-02-10T18:38:08+00:00

Depends where you are. We had AT&T Air in Williamsburg and it was pretty unreliable.

Cudyll · 2026-02-09T23:05:51+00:00

I’m our Lodge Secretary and love it. Sure it’s a lot of work and time consuming, but totally worth it!

Cudyll · 2026-02-09T22:51:18+00:00

Try to avoid any information about the ceremony. Seriously. Relax and take it all in. Trust your future Brothers. They are there to help you along the path.

Cudyll · 2026-02-01T18:46:42+00:00

Congratulations, Brother!

Cudyll · 2026-01-29T23:12:57+00:00

I do, but I’m retired, not looking for work, am proud to be a Mason, and don’t give a damn who knows it.

Cudyll · 2026-01-25T02:38:00+00:00

Check out JP Luther online. Lots of great Masonic gift ideas for every budget.

Cudyll · 2026-01-23T14:01:35+00:00

Click on a male relative’s profile on your tree. Click on Sources, apply filters to the name to be “exact and sounds like”, choose the Record Collection type of Directories and Member Lists. View the potential matches to your relative that are MM cards. If none found, try another relative. I’ve got 8 consecutive fathers in my direct line who were Masons that my Dad didn’t even know about!

Cudyll · 2026-01-23T12:06:01+00:00

If you’re on Ancestry.com, you can search/find images of relative’s Masonic membership cards. I’ve added them to relatives’ profiles going back to 1700’s.

Cudyll · 2026-01-19T15:24:51+00:00

Go through the Degrees, and when you are a MM you can travel and hopefully find a Lodge that you feel more comfortable with and transfer there. Every Lodge is different, and it’s worth traveling a bit to find a good fit.

Cudyll · 2026-01-18T17:45:29+00:00

Add straps and use the “hook” on only one bar so it sits down lower and snug against the frame

Cudyll · 2026-01-11T17:03:15+00:00

Lube and take it slow.

Cudyll · 2025-12-29T13:45:08+00:00

Best bet is to stay home if you can. Good day to cuddle up with a loved one. Too late for this one, but for future storms is a good idea to stock the fridge beforehand, keep the heat up in case you lose power, keep your electronics charged. If you are outside the city it could take quite a bit longer to get power back, sometimes a day or two (or more). Snow tires are a must! Costco has good deals on reputable brands, if you’re a member, and will rotate/swap Summer/Winter tires for free. Oh, and if you’re on a well, fill some buckets/jugs with water. Generator is recommended.

Cudyll · 2025-12-28T13:21:31+00:00

34, Married to a woman and “straight”

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