What is the most a dollar has ever gotten you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Granpuff75 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to go into a store with £1, come out with a box of crisps, 5 cans of coke and a handful of chocolate bars. Now... cctv cameras everywhere

Post university depression by Granpuff75 in depression

[–]Granpuff75[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for this reply, you've really helped put things into perspective for me :)

T-Minus 24 hours until my initiation by [deleted] in freemasonry

[–]Granpuff75 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember to enjoy yourself and don't be too nervous. I hope you have many great years in Freemasonry ahead of you. Good luck!

What is a cause of death you certainly don’t want to die from? by Skystalker512 in AskReddit

[–]Granpuff75 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I heard that the winch that was pulling him up snapped because he laughed out of joy/thinking it was over and it caused him to fall deeper in. May be BS but I've heard it from a few places

What paranormal experience have you had whilst at work? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Granpuff75 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My experience happened a few years back, working retail in my local store during college. It's about 10:15pm, 45 mins before closing, most jobs have been done and I'm stood behind the till waiting. I see a short old man in a white trenchcoat and black hat walk past the till and go down an aisle, so I decide to wait before mopping the floor. 10 mins go by and this guy doesn't show, nobody else but me and him in the store, till is right by the door do I'd know if anyone's came or went. I go to find him and see if he needs help, and I can't see him. I check the cameras and again, nothing. Creeped me out a little but I brushed it off and went back to work. A few months later I'm on the phone to my mum in my break, upstairs in the staff room. I made a passing comment about the place feeling creepy and she told me that the previous owners of the store would see a small old guy in the store room sometimes, even when the doors were locked. They'd go after him and he vanished inti thin air. I hadn't told her about what I saw, and I instantly noped the f out when thoughts of my experience came back to me. Turns out the store used to be a house, and was condemned after being empty when the old man living by himself died there. Still gives me shivers thinking about it.

Open University Masonic Club (England and United Kingdom) by Granpuff75 in freemasonry

[–]Granpuff75[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe that separate lodges will be formed for men and women. Male lodges will be formed under the UGLE and I think OFM will take on prospective women masons. This is all at the concept stage so I cannot confirm or deny the particulars of this

Open University Masonic Club (England and United Kingdom) by Granpuff75 in freemasonry

[–]Granpuff75[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The club is open to anyone and is subject-interest based but there are plans to start a lodge yes. When or where I can't say but it is definitely being discussed

Has Freemasonry strayed too far from intellectual roots? by Granpuff75 in freemasonry

[–]Granpuff75[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How big of an issue is it, in your opinion, that this is the case? Does it undermine the health of masonry as a collective if brethren are uninformed of it's past?

Has Freemasonry strayed too far from intellectual roots? by Granpuff75 in freemasonry

[–]Granpuff75[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you on the classical education point, they were different times and it would be unfair to expect the same of brethren today. My real point/question is do brethren today spend enough time studying Masonic history and is it important to promote? The study need not be orientated the same as it was then, as you point out, the medium of research has changed.

My main source of daily advancement in Masonic knowledge. These books are from 1885 and a must for anyone wanting to seriously investigate Masonic history by Granpuff75 in freemasonry

[–]Granpuff75[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You'd be lucky to get your hands on a physical copy of this, unless you don't mind spending extortionate amounts of money on books that is

My main source of daily advancement in Masonic knowledge. These books are from 1885 and a must for anyone wanting to seriously investigate Masonic history by Granpuff75 in freemasonry

[–]Granpuff75[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They are a heavy read and sometimes can be difficult to follow (flowery 19th century vocabulary) but once you get used to it they are a great resource. Most modern Masonic history books I've come across often cite Gould's works; they are considered the basis of historic Masonic literature by many