Accip74 7,112 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 The most worrying thing is the amount of police in the Masons..........where I grew up, the local psycho's dad was a Mason, so you've guessed it......no matter what hideous ultra violence this prick dished out on a whim, he was out of nick in no time haha..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tank34 2,593 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Jimmy savile was a mason that's how he got away with what he did, well that's what I believe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackdog92 2,047 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 ive had an invite, but don't think I can afford it! lol not my cup of tea anyway They must be low on members to invite you ant haha. I know a man who is one and he was fiddleing the books at a wholesale food company so he was getting free food for his hotel he did get found out but it some how got brushed under the carpet because he was a member so i heard. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) My old dad was a Buff, and so am I. (That's "Buff" with a "B" !). Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffaloes.... They're similar to the Masons, in that both DO raise and donate large amounts to charity, but neither of them are little more than Old Boy's networks. Word of warning....being a Mason can be costly ! The both have daft little initiation ceremonies,but they're just old traditions, symbolic really. The handshakes and passwords are for real - members use them to identify themselves, and you can be kicked out for revealing them ! My grandad was an Oddfellow, but that's another story....... (My signature is the RAOB motto..........which is nice!) Growing up, I always thought the Buffaloes were sort of reject Masons...There was a Buff's club on our lane, which had great social nights that my parents would go to quite often. Many around our streets were Buffaloes. You knew when you went into the houses and seen the broken clay pipe on a pipe stand on the mantle or sideboard. It always took pride of place. My dad never joined and he never lived long enough for me to ask why... Yes. My dad used to say "the poor man's Masons". Used to be really big in the industrial towns and cities, but sadly in decline now. Can't remember the last time I met another Brother..... Edited September 10, 2015 by Blackbriar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,254 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I at this very moment have a Masonic charity event going on in my place, it's a fishing event for disadvantaged children. I am not a Mason, but have in the past been asked to join, wait for it................... by my Gypsy friend fecking hilarious, no one else will have me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unlacedgecko 1,467 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Sounds like a great networking opportunity. If offered/invited, I would definitely sieze the chance with both hands! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,254 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I don't need them, I've always relied on my friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) If you want to give monwy to charity why do you need to be a member of some group? Guessing the funny handshakes gets stuff done for businesses or price reductions. Like everything no doubt their are people at top doing better from it than others. The first secret societies began life as small warrior clans (the Templar Knights for instance). Later, trade organisations were formed, to promote their own protectionist or political agendas (Worshipful Company of Butcher's etc). Religious societies are self-explanatory. Today, the Masons are still represented in the echelons of Government and finance, but the Buffs are in decline, unfortunately. Edited September 10, 2015 by Blackbriar 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dare 1,103 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Id rather join the hells angels lol each to their own i guess. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Accip74 7,112 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Sounds like a great networking opportunity. If offered/invited, I would definitely sieze the chance with both hands! That's what it's all about, my mates doing very well out of it........if you're that way inclined, it's perfect. They wouldn't interest me & I most certainly wouldn't interest them haha..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacknife 2,005 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Id rather join the hells angels lol each to their own i guess. Problem with the hells angels is to get in you have to shit in your pants and wear them for a week Then you have to let the top lads shag your lass all 8 of them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marshman 7,758 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I at this very moment have a Masonic charity event going on in my place, it's a fishing event for disadvantaged children. I am not a Mason, but have in the past been asked to join, wait for it................... by my Gypsy friend fecking hilarious, no one else will have me. loads of travellers are on the square . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lid 194 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 My great grandfather was Master of a Lodge. I've got a photo somewhere. However although I've known a few, I've never been asked! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
air gun ant 1,666 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 ive had an invite, but don't think I can afford it! lol not my cup of tea anyway They must be low on members to invite you ant haha. I know a man who is one and he was fiddleing the books at a wholesale food company so he was getting free food for his hotel he did get found out but it some how got brushed under the carpet because he was a member so i heard. cheeky fook! lol i'll have you no I'm an upstanding member of my comunitee (honest ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charlie caller 3,654 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Id rather join the hells angels lol each to their own i guess. Problem with the hells angels is to get in you have to shit in your pants and wear them for a week Then you have to let the top lads shag your lass all 8 of them Really, I must know the wrong kind of angels then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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