Guestbook

Hi everyone,
I was wandering how i go about applying to become a member?
My father was/is a mason but unfortunatley we are not in current contact.

Thank you for your post Michael, if you give me your fathers name I will look him up in our roll book.

Fraternal Greetings to all from Optima Lodge, 7380 ec in Oranjemund, Namibia. My father was sitting with me a minute ago and mentioned that this Lodge StVincentsandyford in Glasgow is his motherlodge, So I googled it for him. I'll show him the site later..

CHeers
Mike

You've been quiet for a while now Boaby...

ah erd broxi took the miky oot a big davie...

I have received the tickets for the tour of ibrox stadium from the ticket office. These are non refundable, so if you have intimated that you wanted a ticket but are unable to attend the tour, i am afraid that you still have to pay for the ticket. Meeting outside Ibrox main doors at 11am. This should be a great visit and we will see the newest addition to the trophy cabinet which as everyone knows was secured after a nervous 120 minutes and a penalty shoot-out, The C.I.S.Cup.

Graham, your very welcome; I know the team enjoyed ourselves and are happy that your brethren thought our work was good enough.

I'm sure we can organise some more joint ventures.

Hi Greg Thanks again to you and your Degree Team for conferring the Master Masons Degree at Lodge Tollcross on February 28th 2008 and also to the rest of your Deputation for attending. I know it was enjoyed by all who attended.

Hopefully this may be the start of a longlasting friendship between our two Lodges.

As i said on the night it is always a pleaure for me to be in the Company of you, David and the other Brethren i have met Socially on many occasions and look forward to seeing you soon.

Bro Graham D'Arcy RWM Lodge Tollcross (Glasgow) 1194.

The date of the Summer Ceildhi is Saturday 7th June, tickets are available and cost £7.50.

Well done Garry, I was waiting to see who would spot the deliberate mistake.

For everyone's information, the summer celeidh is on Saturday 7th June, not as stated in the calender section. I am sure the webmaster will amend accordingly!!

Ah Boaby, so you weren't there. Well for the first time ever Greg won.

who wun ra poker

The details for this years trip to berlin are available, we will fly out on the 20/6/08 & return on the 23/6/08. If any brother wishes to come with us please contact the web master.

I have been helping The Lodge Galen Glasgow set up there own website, please go to our link page to visit their new site.

Ah wannt tae come tae Gurmany

You're welcome Michael, your efforts in coming over was appreciated. I am looking forward to coming over, we just have sort out the itenerary.

Had a wonderful weekend with you all Bre. A splended Installation and Harmony. Thank you for your hospitality and the wonderful gift.Hope we see us 21.06.2008 in Berlin.

Well Boaby if you are able to come along then fine, we will unmask you eventually...

The WJW (elect) text me very early last night to remind brethren to support our raffle tomorrow, every donation will be gratefully received...

maybe ah wull maybe ah wullny

Ahh, Graham I was hoping nobody would mention Boaby, he/she has not been on here in a while.

Well Saturday is just about here. Good luck to brother Greg and all office bearers and brethren for Saturday and the year ahead, lets make it another great year at St Vincent Sandyford.

Happy New Year to all. I'm getting ready for Saturday, gulp....

I just want to know if boaby is coming on saturday

The R.W.M, Past Masters, Wardens & Office bearers would like to express the Lodges seasonal greetings to all at this festive time.

Lodge diarys have now arrived and will be distributed, to those who placed orders, at the next regular meeting on Thursday 6th December and, time permitting, I hope to shed some light on the fallen brethren we hear named every year at our remembrance service.

just looking at your rool of past masters what hapend to the years 1980 to 1990 as i was looking for pm william small and his palls

I hear Robbin has uncovered some interesting facts about one of our fallen Brethren, he will no doubt give us all the details when he can...

Av been awa oan ma ain holidays, as aoanything appened- who wun ra Poker, ah erd thur wuz a wumin playin...

What a great night last night, it was good to so many well known faces.

I have received some info on Yorkhill Hospital Xmas Cards; if any brother wishes to buy some contact me.

The R.W.M has asked me to mention that the dress code for this Thursday meeting will be as usual - Lounge Suit, he will however along with the Wardens will be wearing Dinner Suits, please feel free to also wear your DJ.

A great night last Friday's Poker night, thanks to everyone who showed up. Well done Davey for winning. I'm surprised Boaby hasn't been on to comment- was he/she there?

I've heard things are shaping up nicely for Edinburgh Mary's Chapel visit next week.

The charity momentum are looking for more volunteers to assist them, these include a car raffle at air races and a Santa Ski Run on the 9/12/07. If your interested give me a call.

Ah herd thur wur loads of yiz ther last night an ye's wur busy oar ra summer, ow cum ah didny git invited to oanything?

I've uploaded a couple of things for you, a picture of the RWM & SS running the half marathon and some pictures from the golf day- be patient they will down load.

Boabster, the link to PGL works noo! By the way are you going to defend your trophy at the Family Day???

Ah erd Andys troosers were braw- loud but braw...

The feature on the golf day has been updated on the news desk, well done to all who helped & attended.
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Over to you Boaby.

Wits append, hus Peter made a mess a fings, a dinny fink ivry yin ill mak it oan time, its way to urly.

The SD informs me of a change to the timings for the golf, we will be meeting in the town at 08.30 (am) with the first Tee off time being at 10.30 (am) at Dullater.

Ur yeas aw riddy fur the golf

Thank you Boaby, I have returned safe & sound if a little fazed by the jet lag, and no I didn't loose but I did play all my money in Las Vegas.

Uny news fae Greg, Has he lost aw his
dosh....

As it's almost Augest and I will be making my annual pilgrimage westward, can all brethren who are playing in the golf event on the 25/8 please get your deposits (£10) to the S.D (or W.J.W). Can you also make sure that those not online are aware of the need to pay their deposit. Cheers G

Maybe ah did stay, ah herd Robin loast a spinner n Gary 's Rod got broke

Well Boaby if you had attended the fishing day you could have joined in the fun, but maybe you were there and just went home early and missed the fun.

Big Ritchie won with his final cast of the afternoon, there were 9 bre in attendance with Billy D showing up to visit in the afternoon. A picture of the winning fish is on the news section.

Its no very big, ur yea shur he didny buy it, so did onything daft happen, yid better come clean cos a'll ere aboot it soon enuf..

It seems the pgl link (http://www.pglglasgow.org.uk/) is kaput. It did work until very recently; I know Robin has been working to improve the site and will provide a new link.

How did the fishing go, anyone catch more than a cold!!

Greg, please send me you priv. mail address, because I´m not in Berlin.
And have a look to our guestbook.
Frank

It stull disnae wurk

Boabys right

Boaby try again

yur link disnae wurk, whit av ye dun

Quick note to inform all that the PGL of Glasgow Web Site has now been updated and hopefully will be serviced regularly, any suggestions or comments will be gladly received. See Web Sites for link....

We would all meet up regularly but for David Ian's work patterns; he's never at his pub Fat Boabs.

Brethren,
we celebrate the festival of St. John this week on the 30 of June.
After this date, we go in holydays.
Most of our Tofix-brethren meet every Wednesday in Bernds bar / restaurant,
we call it "Zeiser-Temple !
Do you have such a temple too?
Maybe Davie´s - Temple ?
All the best 4 you all "Saint Vincent",
members of thee Lodge !

GOOD WORK LODGE, KEEP IT UP.

Is naebody aboot wur av ye ol gonn

Can those Brethren and Gentlemen who are wishing to play in the Lodge's annual golf day, please contact me and arrange for payment of the £10 deposit.

Frank, don't encourage Boaby, he/ she's been quiet lately. Both Gary & Peter have asked me to remind you all about the up & coming events they are organising, Fishing & Golf.
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For the Golf day you need to contact Peter to secure you place with a deposit.

A few thank you's regarding the ceilidh, thank you Garry, Peter. Thanks to all who attended, to all who gifted raffle prizes, to all our visitors, i hope that you all enjoyed the night. i would also like to thank the Brethren of St Vincent Sandyford for their support during the first half of the year and look foward to their continued support in the second half. We may have a break through regards the identity of "Boaby", those at the last comm's meeting i think are all safe from suspicion now, unless there is a double bluffer in our midst. I hope you all have a great summer break including "Boaby".

Hi Boaby, old House !
How are you doing?
Did you still anger and kidding the members of ST. Vincent Sandyford?
You know, for me a German, it looks like as you be the good Scottish ghost from Roslyn or where ever, to save the "Vincent Sandyfords" or you be their mascot.
Anyways, I like you but don´t do it to hart with the boys, cause they are my friends.
See you !

Ah Bet ur aw wunderring if ah wis ther, maybes aye maybes naw...
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bit wot aboot vancoovir wit append ere ther?

What a wonderful night on Saturday, well done all...

Frank, time is never an issue, it is always a joy to have the pleasure of your company and we look foward to your next visit whenever time allows.Fraternal greetings and best wishes to yourself and the brethren of your Lodge.

Could i remind the members of St Vincent Sandyford who have still to return Grand Lodge raffle tickets to bring them along to the Ceilidh on Saturday as they have to be returned to Grand Lodge by Friday 8th June along with unsold tickets. Brethren who have tickets but can't attend the Ceilidh could you please make sure that you have your tickets returned along with unsold tickets by this date also. Lets fully support the Ceilidh as the W.J.W and others have given a lot of their time and energy in organising this event to ensure it will be a fantastic evening. tickets will be available on the night, please come along and join us for a night of great entertainment and super company.
Thank you.

I don't think i will take the bait regarding this comment, i would imagine that Bro Greg , or as he is better known "short arms - deep pockets has a hand in this. Thank you Frank for your kind wishes.

I thought this, because I know you as a gentleman RWM. ;-)
Happy to see you all again but it´s possible that it´s far in December.

I´m intresting what Boaby will say to this.
In Germany people who don´t say something about theire birthdays, they are afraid, that they must spend and pay so much drinks.
Greg, is your RWM stingy?

But we are all not perfect, so tell him,
the Brethren of thee St. John´s Lodge "To the Scull and Phoenix" , No 11 , Berlin
wish him, luck, success and all the best !
Happy Birthday Davie !
(Greg, please correct my English when it´s wrong)

The RWM didn't broadcast that it was his birthday on the 1st May. Maybe he'll buy us all a drink at the Ceileidh...

At least he has hair, how ever Grey.

Dis that meen Davies wan oh these silver surfers the guvment is oan aboot.

To detract from all this talk of hair for a moment, everyone remember that this will be the last chance to purchase celeidh tickets from myself on Thursday(1st degree with how many candidates?) So do not forget to bring cash, sorry no credit available unless your Boaby & you bring your passport or other form of photographic i.d.! Anyone who has already taken tickets please bring the cash on Thursday to pay for them. Thanks.

Would that be the gray areas on the RWM's heid!!!

did Ee git het by mer burds?

Children, children, i think i may have to oversee the next rehersal, as there just seems to be to much fun being had. My "heid" was never gray until i started listening to the W.J.W oh, and the W.S.W. also. Boaby you WILL be found soon and then the real fun will begin.

A good rehearsal last night, a lot of gray area's were cleared up.

U'll be Golfin now yir auld

Ramm, tamm, tamm ! Täterätääääääääää !!!
From all the German and the Austrian Brethren -
from Boaby and Alois :
Happy Birthday to you , dear "Broadband-Freemason " !
Happy Birthday Greg !
I wish you health, luck, success and all the best.
Fraternally Yours
Frank

How auld ur yea?

Can I just add to br. Frank's wishes by saying happy birthday to our WSW who is now officially a year older then myself, therefore qualifies as "old git"!!

Garry, Frank and Boaby, what can I say all this interest and good wishes, I'm humbled. I am 41 today and thank you as my boss said this morning its a special age- cause your only 41 once in your life.
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Can I also say that Old Git is slightly less insulting than some of the texts I've had today.

Ramm ,

Ramm, tamm, tamm

Ramm, tamm, tamm ! Täterätääääääääää !!!

Just a reminder that time is moving on and if anyone wants tickets for the celeidh(19th May) they will have to get them soon either direct from myself or at our next meeting on 3rd May(1st degree with FIVE candidates!!)

The picture file is 25mb so if you don't have broadband you'll struggle. I will distribute the photos by disc if you contact me.

Hmmm Alois, not sure about him but ok Boaby here's what to do.
right click the slideshow and open in new window. This should allow you to continue to browse whilst your system takes its time to download the photo's.

yur pikchurs tak ages to download

Griàs de Boaby!
I soag, recht hast, viazu long !
Hi Boaby !
You are right, much to long !

Davie, what should I say after these, your words in our guestbook ?
... sometimes we can be friendly ...? This is not a funny-snobby answer, this is nothing.
Davie you and all the Brethren, you show us first, what Scottish - especially "Glasgow-Hospitality" means ! You all give us first by the visit of the MASONIC DEMONSTRATION DAY never ending memories of Scotland, of Glasgow, of thee Lodge St. Vincent Sandyford No.553 , of you all !
So, what we did, this is a minimum to say "THANK YOU, TO YOU ALL"!
We are a little bit proud, to show you our hospitality, we are a little bit proud, that you are our guests. In the name of my RWM Bro. Bernd Zimmermann and all Brethren, we are very happy, that you gave us the honor to be with us.
Our friendship should be also a never ending story.
I hope in 200 years our future generation will talk about Davie, Greg, Frank, Garry and three liter bierglass. Euro-boy, Bernd, Allan, Michael, Peter, Olaf and, and, and.....
How the Scottish teach Germans to sing. Yes Davie, we also looking forward and we are with you !
See you soon, Fraternally Yours
"The Right Worshipful Showmaster in the Web" Bro.Frank

--- Bom Chika Wah Wah ---

Finally the pictures from Berlin have been added, check out the the news pages

Hi all together, thanks for being here ;-)
the only thing that is´nt realy pleasant, my hand is brooken now
so I will have to watch out, in the future who I shake hands with
hope everyone is fine and looking forward to meeting again
i.d.u.h.z. peter

Thanks Peter, we enjoyed ourselves. Seeing Ritchie in his russian officers hat asking for tickets on the U-bahn will stay with me for a while...

I will be receiving the last of the Berlin photo's tonight at our Lodge meeting and will be uploading them either tomorrow or over the weekend.

Happy Easter,
to all yof ou Brethren! Here are the dates for the next meeting, when you like. Budapest, Hungaria from Thursday 21.June to Sunday 24,June. On Thurs. work in 1. in Belas Lodge, Fr. sightseeing Budapest, sat. big meeting for St.John´s day with the Grand Lodge. We can go in Berlin by easy-jet. I miss you all a little bit, it´s so good laughing with you ! Ah, btw. got Boaby a new German/Bavarian Friend or means it ?
Nice time for you all. Frank

I was unable to translate the previous email, so I've removed it.

Rōzleffe ausgschamder !
Kimmt noach Germanie und koan koi Preusisch froàsln.
Boaby verstadt mi scho!

Ungezogener Junge, unverschämter !
Kommt nach Deutschland und kann kein Deutsch sprechen.
Boaby versteht mich !

Wits haudin up ra photies, so wit wus so hard aboot this yir in berlin, wiz it cause robin wiz trying to tawk lik a girmen

I'll be posting a powerpoint slide show with all the pictures as soon as I receive them.

Hi Bre,
fine to hear that you are well back home. Hope you have a little bit more sleep now. Hard time in Berlin. Wasn't it.
All the best to our visitors and the rest of the lodge.
Michael

Well we're all back home from another successful trip to Berlin.
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I should mention Frank, Michael and Peter who helped with the transport accross Berlin. Thanks guys.
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Watch this space for our next jaunt across the water.

Aye but wurz ra photies.

If you were there then you saw what happened, but for the rest of the brethren I will be adding the photos as a slide show soon...

Mybe ah wuzz, mybe ah wuzzni

Just in case anyone does not know, celeidh tickets are now available at a bargain price of £7.50 each, live band, buffet and raffle should add to what will be a great night. Don't worry if you can't dance, the band will talk everyone through the steps before "letting loose". Looking forward to next week, when at this time I believe we will be enjoying some of the Berlin "culture"( and possibly recovering from a late night with our friends from tofix!!!!). The whisky will be purchased before the GCM tonight for approval by the committee!

I hope, i prepare everything well done for you, Brethren! But i do all in standart -
when you need scandel, paparazzi, modells, live-tv, please tell me, I arange it quickly. Wonder needs a little bit longer time. Greg, what is with the British Ambassador, do he arange now the party for us, or not ? Anyways boys, we are all actually happy to see you again and especially Mr. 40 years old !

Well the first of our double header Do work went well. A good professional job.
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The WJW has asked me to remind you that he has tickets for the up and coming Celeidh.

Its no long tae go tae Berlin, huv yies aw hired kilts agin?

Yes i have to agree with the comments of the W.S.W. Brother Greg a great example of the Master Mason degree carried out last night at lodge Ruchill. A great mixture of theatrics, drama and an enjoyable evening in the company of the members of Lodge Ruchill. Well done and thank you Worshipful Conferring Master brother Robin and every brother who participated in the degree, also to the brother's lending some moral support. Let's look towards Friday now when we visit Lodge Corkerhill to perform an Entered Apprentice Degree and hope that the labours of the evening are as equally enjoyable which i am sure shall be the case.

Your GREAT web is include in the INTERNATIONAL MASONIC DIRECTORY-Thanks to Frank !!!! see-http://masons.start4all.com
RAF - Bergen-Norway

Me thinks the brother is barking up the wrong tree.

Frank, please pass on my heartiest congratulations to Bruder Bernd and all the Office bearers of Tofix, especially Bruder Olaf who now joins our illustrious club! We look forward to enjoying the company of all the Brethren of "Zu Todtenkopf und Phoenix" at your 236th Anniversary Celebration. See ya all soon....!

Yes Sir, IPM, of course i will do ! ;-))
I know what it means, you want sit with Olaf together,
drink from water of life, you both are IPM and say, now thee others should work ! ;-)

Robin can ye no jist say it wance, ow did yer practus go last nite

Yesterday we had have RWM elections. Our Bernd did it again. So you all will see a RWM change ! He is our new / old RWM for the next 3 years. And in all time, he go in his own 10 year of a RWM.
Frank

Andrew I have notified the acting secretary of your request. I hope we can help.

Andrew, I have looked into the Brother you refer to, but unfortunately the reigning master of the date refered to in St Andrews Minutes was Thomas Lindsay, however it may refer to a PM of the period, a brother William Barclay PM, who may well have led the deputation. Brother Barclay was initiated into the Lodge on 3rd September 1874, the date of our consecration, along with 14 other candidates. Thereby being one of the first to have Saint Vincent, Sandyford as his mother Lodge. Bro Barclay was installed as RWM on the 24th Dec 1884 and served for 3 consecutive years. I'll E mail you with the personal details we have and would be happy to assist with any further enquiries of this nature.

I currently have access to our minutes from our consecration in 1874 up to and including 1908, and the roll book to the early 1950's. The minute books from 1908 I hope to get hold of in the not too distant future, but would ask anyone researching relatives or other former members if they can supply as much info as they have at hand, which will greatly assist my researches.

Dear Robin,
Many thanks for your speedy reply and the information is appreciated. Most of my relatives came from Kilmarnock and my ancestors were The Barclays of Ladyland also Kilbirnie, Ayyrshire. It is possible that William Barclay would have been from these ancient families. Some of my fathers relatives lived in Glasgow, one had a Tobacconists shop. Unfortunately my father died in 1997 and I have no contact details for his uncles and cousins. I do know that my Great Grandfather Andrew Barclay was a Freemason. He lived in Rennie Street, Kilmarnock and died in 1939. I do not know the name of his mother Lodge. This is another part of my research.
I am currently President of Clan Barclay International and if any of your members would like information about their origins they are welcome to e-mail me directly. Clan Barclay website is www.clanbarclay.org.
Yours fraternally,
Brother Andrew Barclay

I am originally from Falkirk ( Born in Glasgow 1939) emigrated to Australia 1967 and I am currently living in California USA since 1998.
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I was a member of The Lodge of Rectitude 537, Darebin Temple. Melbourne, Australia. I became Senior Warden but did not proceed any further. I have been inactive for many years. I have been doing a lot of family research and my GGGF was Andrew Barclay founder of the Caledonia Locomotive Engineering works in Kilmarnock. I have a lot of information abpout him and I have started to investigate if he was a Freemason.
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Yesterday I was looking at Lodge St Andrew126, Kilmarnock web site and found a reference to RWM Barclay of Lodge St. Vincent 553 in the year 1900. They were visiting Lodge St Andrew at that time. I am interested to find out more about RWM Barclay and any other Barclay's that were or are members of your Lodge.
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Yours fraternally,
Brother Andrew Barclay

Neil, how are you, long time no speak. I do remember you, you were my seconder, it'll be great to see you once again. I'm sure you'll see a big difference in the lodge- see you on Thursday.

greg i don,t know if you will remember me but i worked with your dad at hyndland railway depot. he was my proposer and i had my initiation on 17th october 1979 and the next meeting was willies installation. the ralway depot closed in 1986 and i lost touch with willie and the lodge. i am hoping to return to the fold on thursday (at least the treasurer will be glad to see me as owe a right few quid )

Boaby have you never heard of a space bar?

Whitsthisamearingabootramasteranbananasnballoonsanburdpooh, isheluckyorno.

David, it was my pleasure to take part in the degree at Lodge Galen and thanks again for allowing me to confer it. I felt it went very well, with only a few wee toaty errors (mostly mine). But it augers well for the future. I am looking forward to the rest of your year as our r.w.m. with great anticipation. See you on Thursday, all the best, Alan.

Ushuldawgetrashameharecut

A good Do last night well done everyone.

Ahherdyisawlukedbrawinyergluves

A big hearty thanks and well done to everyone who attended Lodge Gallen last night. Truely a humbling site surveying the Lodge room. The Brethren of St Vincent Sandyford really stood out. The brilliant brightness of the white gloves was fantastic. Well done to everyone who took part in the degree, especially the brethren who were either working on the floor for the first time or delivering a new part of the degree. I know from the comments of the brethren who where present that they all enjoyed the labour's of the evening and the new Entered Apprentice Brother Darren was thrilled, which was more pleasing. Well done Brother Allan D.O.C.,P.M. in selecting such a great mix of youth and experience in the team. It was a very proud evening for myself and i thank one and all for your support on the evening and look foward to your continued support through out the year.

Boaby may have defeated me at the moment, but i'm in advanced discussions with our host to find out who he/ she is...
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"Me thinks the lady doth protest too much"

I've added a few songs onto the document section, so nobody can complain about my singing.

Fur thi furst time the day,
Ah hid a wee look,
it awe the web pages,
ti see whit it's aboot.

Noo way doon the boatum,
ah see a wee comment,
a'm no yur ghostie,
so dinna yoos worry.

Yi's dae hiv a problem,
but dinna yi's fash,
ah'll look oot fur Boaby,
in catch him real fast.

Success, once again Davie & I managed to score enough points to reach the final which will be played next month.

Didyeawinnitcerds?

Greg, what is he saying ?

"He's asking did we win when we were playing in the Whist tournament- card game- see lodge news item for the Whist. Although the date I put was wrong and we're playing tonight- see calendar item PGL Whist Tournament.

Thanks ...

Hi,


Wonder if your secretary could look in your past records for the Masonic History of my Father, Peter John Kingsford Bannell, Initiated 1957 (GLof S cert date 1/11/57). I would appreciate any information he could supply. Believe that his Proposer was Davey Brown.

Many thanks, Fraternally

John Bannell

W.M. Gateways Lodge, No 6374, United Grand Lodge of England, Province of Cheshire.

I fear our friend Boaby might just be right, we're having difficulty getting the Google search working.

Please, please, with choco-sprinkels and a cheery on top.....,
we have a guestbook ,write something in !

Hmmm....of course, it´s " Skull and Phoenix"
http://www.zum-todtenkopfe-und-phoenix.de/

C'mon guys visit the Tofix site and add an entry, in German 'naturlich'!

Ich habe eine Frage Frank, ist der Gastebuch Boaby-proof??

I don´t know ! But we will see, what happen! But we can identify him, because we have an analytic system!

Ahdoutyillfienme, Translation for my German friend- I doubt you'll find me.

Dear brethren,
my name is Wolfgang Scholz, my lodge Lynkeus der Tuermer ( swedish rite) Große Landesloge der Freimaurer von Deutschland is located in Nuremberg, Germany.

This is a very nice website with a very good looking layout, very friendly and open.

Please contact me if you ve any questions about Germany or if you are in the need of fraternal help in Nuremberg and area.
I also may express the best wishes and hope if i visit Glasgow to meet you all.

yours, dear brethren,
fraternally
Wolfgang Scholz

I've added a link to our friends at Lodge Zur Freundschaft.

I am working with Frank to investigate further visits, We are looking into how to get to the City of Kassel to meet with our friends from Lodge Zur Freundshaft. I will report back when the details are sorted.

David,Garry,Greg,Peter,Robin and Brethren all!
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We have here a real problem with Germany and Austrian Lodges and you "Scots" ! They all want you to come to their hometowns and visit their Lodges.
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Really they are sad, because i told them, it is to much for your 2007 trip. So, we will plan it for 2008, 2009, 2010 ? Otherwise please help me and be polite and write them all please. My God, i should start to be jealousy against the Scottish Brethren ? Brothers, they really love you all....Did you put something in there drinks?
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Please talk about that things ,be creative and find an answer !

About the drinks I cannot comment as I don't drink Whisky.
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I will discuss the request to visit other Lodges with my brethren, I'm sure there are other options for spreading the St. V cement widely.
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Frank can you email me a list of the lodges involved and I will look into a solution.

Ah want tae visit Germany.

Thanks all for a great time at the installation. Good luck to your new Master Brother David and all office bearers for the coming year. From all at Lodge Western 1346

What a great night I had on Saturday, a good installation, good harmony and good extra's.

In the name of our RWM Olaf Kühl and the brethren of Lodge "Tofix", we say "Thank you, Robin !" for friendship and welcome us in Lodge St.Vincent Sandyford.
Dear PM Robin, we say welcome in the honourable "Club" of Past Masters.
Congratulation for you, dear David , the "Right Worshipful Master" of "Thee " Lodge St.Vincent Sandyford !
We hope, that our Lodges friendship grow up stronger, as strong as a marathon runner can run. ;-))
In Germany we say to the RWM, we wish you a strong and successful "Gavel-Leading!" !
Fraternally Yours Frank

Greg yea canny sing....

Thanks Frank, an honour to join such a distinguished club, I'm thinking Boaby was there on Sat and is obviously no admirer of true talent Greg. He must be crazy, (verruckt !!!)

Just a note to let you all I'm working with Franks web designers to add some script (techy stuff) to the site, when complete and in working order I will receive a daily analysis of web visitors. So Boaby your days are numbered...

Just checked the calender, is the BI gig not the 24th Feb(is on the calender for 24th Jan!!)

Brethren ! New wonderfull photos from the "Masonic Day" Sep.9.2006. Very good photos from Garry, Greg, Robin, Reverent Grandmaster and so on ....
Homepage: www.zum-todtenkopfe-und-phoenix.de , username: bruder-glasgow ,password: MasonicDays

Doh! I've changed the dates of the BI Gig, as PM Garry commented its on the 24th of Feb.
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Don't worry Frank I'll catch Boaby one day, I suspect a brothers wife, could be even one of my sisters. Robin was right when he said (in German- depending on the translation) Boaby is a harmless crazy, maybe even a Krazy Kraut. Although after a discussion on Tuesday the finger of blame was pointing towards the senior Chaplain (elect).

I forgott ! Under Photos look for "Kroner" ! Thats Ludwig Kroner !°

Frank, a better translation of what our guest says is- Have You no work to do Greg, Your always on here (meaning web site)

Our good friend Frank has asked me to urge everyone to visit his lodges web site, you can either connect to it via our web sites page or copy this address into your browser address bar- http://www.zum-todtenkopfe-und-phoenix.de

Hey Greg, Boaby is not nice to you ! I think , he is not a Freemason, otherwise he will not ask you, as you have nothing to do as always work for Lodge. Send him to Germany, we teach him , to be a real Freemason, 25 hours a day, ...cause we have no lunch. 8 days a week, ..cause we do not bath on Saturday or in the week and wash no car, always masonic ..........workings! .... yeap....., that´s the real "Kraut-Masonic-Order" ! ;-))

I have added a new section to the site, follow the Documents button , I will be adding info as fast as I can

I have received a supply of white gloves, these will be available to the members who ordered them before the start on Saturday.

The RWM elect has asked me to remind all office bearers that the dress code is Black Tie.

Av yea nae wurk tae dae Greg ure oan ere an affy loat

What is Boaby saying ? I understand complettle nothing !

Av erd somdy finks they noa who am ur.... maybes aye, maybes naw

We'll find you eventually

To date there are 6 confirmed brethren travelling to Berlin. If you want to join us then get your skates on, the flights become more expensive the closure to the departure date. If you need help then contact me.

Cheers Bob, Peter, David and Frank, a Happy New Year to you all, please pass on our fraternal new years greetings to your own lodges. Bob, I'm glad to see you've finaly mastered this new technology

A happy New Year to all the Brethren of The Lodge St Vincent Sandyford. This is an excellent site and as a result I have lost a couple of hours this morning browsing through it.
Fraternal greetings from Lodge Maryhill Glasgow 510
Bro R G C Sawers PM

Happy new from Berlin, Looking forward to meeting you´s in march!! ;-))
some of my german brethern asked me to write and ask if you have recieved pictures they sent??? (from our visit 2 scotland), so all the best 4 now fraternally your peter

I met Donald Ferguson (piper) and Dave at his pub Dec. 29 i am from Lodge Niederrhein No 892 Düsseldorf within Grand Lodge of British Freemasons in Germany

Happy New Year please contact either via our web site or email to me. S&F David

Happy new year !!!! .....to thee Lodge !

And don´t forget, the 236 anniversary is on the 21.march 2007, in Berlin, Germany, Europe, Earth !!! ;-))

Fraternally Yours
Bro. Frank Schewe

PM Garry informs me that contrary to the info on the media page, Santa in fact IS NOT DEAD., but is well and ready to complete his yearly job.
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Apparently I forgot about quantum physics which as we all know Santa is an expert at using to manipulate the time/space continuum, to allow him to travel almost instantaneously from his base in space (thus eliminating the air resistance/ weight/ acceleration questions) to each individual house and back again.
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This he does by "freezing time" at each visit to allow him to perform his Christmas duties at his leisure & eat & drink what he wants without fear of putting any weight on as he is "not really there" but in a time/space hole where his presence is only allowed by the manipulation of the physical world around him, thus anything he eats is not there in the first place so cannot be assimilated by his body when he slips back to his own time.
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I would like like top take this opportunity to appologise to Arron & Ruaridh for the concern I caused them on this special time of year.

Ah widdnae kno whit yea wur talking aboot, he must be hard up if he canny afford ciggies

That's all I need Jim, More ammo for Boaby...

Am jist ere dain nae harm tae ony yin

Is that Zyban or Viagra the Master is taking to stop smoking?

First time on web site who the hell is Boaby ? must have plenty of time on his hands to keep on this site ? Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year Andy

I've added some info regarding the launch of HMS Dauntless onto the news page, if you want tickets then email me.

Don´t forget,
21.march 2007 we celebrate our 236th anniversary !!!

Frank
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Link:- http://www.zum-todtenkopfe-und-phoenix.de/jl/index.php

Thanks Frank,
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I have sent an informative email out already but if anyone wishes to come along then email and I'll pass on the details.

The dates for our trip to Berlin are finalised, they will be as previously mentioned from Wed the 21/3/07 to Sun 25/3/07.
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If you are attending this trip (having booked your own flights) and want me to arrange your hotel booking please email me with your requirements.
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Please pass on this email to other St.V brethren without email or access to this site.
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Brethren from other Lodges are of course welcome but I would urge them to understand the highest levels of behaviour will be expected.

I wonder if "Boaby" will visit this year, perhaps we could check passports before we travel to solve the mystery of his true identity.

Maybees Aye Maybees naw

It is with a heavy heart and deep regret that I must inform the Lodge of the passing of Brother Jim Rae. Big Jim passed away peacefully on Monday evening after some weeks of poor health. Whilst not unexpected, it is still difficult to come to terms with the loss of such a pillar of St Vincent Sandyford, a friend and a Gentleman.Our thoughts are with Isobel, Alan and the family, who have asked me to inform you that the funeral will take place at Dalnottar on Monday 27th Nov at 10a.m. I will refer further to this loss in the near future.

All, please not that the family day is being held at XSCAPE and not as previousl reported on the news pages as Xtreme, although if he wants to Boaby can go to Xtreme.

So Wit ur yea daeing for fun ramorra, ur ye playing 10 pin bolls. Ah'll be watchin yous all when I get there...

Can ah come, ah wan tae play

Right guys a plug for our next project, FAMILY DAY this Saturday at Xtreme Braehead, opportunity to meet the significant others and possibly incorporate the lodge bowling competition. This is an event I've been looking forward to for sometime and I would urge one and all to give it their support. So KIDS of all ages get along to Xtreme on Saturday, everybody welcome so bring a pal. See the News section for details.

Cheers Jim, is Neil aware of this web site? I know Donald was writing a piece on the history of 8 Haugh Rd perhaps nNeil would want it on our history page.

Just received a nice reply from PM Neil Macdonald to a letter that I sent to him about the Trophy dedicated to Donald. He was delighted with the news and that the Lodge still has a strong bond with Lodge Bearsden and sends kind regards to all ay 553

The mention of Henry the mild mannered janitor now has me turning my attention to someone else, I'm on the case and will get to the bottom of this mystery...

mmm...bros. robin and greg, i am also in the dark regarding the mysterious "boaby".
could it be one of the travelling brethren?
could it be the pink golf-shirted chaplain?
or henry ... the mild mannered janitor...?
i think we have "doppelganger" in our midst.....

Right the net is closing on Boaby, all though my memory of who was on the bus last saturday is hazy I will work through the names to find and expose him.

A further clue Greg, the curator of Rosslyn Chapel has just been in touch to inform us that a previously un-noticed carving has been discovered, subsequent to our recent visit. Although it is still being examined, several clumps of grass (only known to grow in the Valley of the Leven) are clearly visible. What looks like a pair of crossed scimitars, although one expert suggested they resemble an early form of golf club, intersect the word GOD, unfortunately the O has long since disappeared. What is of greater interest is the fact that this mural is dated! 1553, however the 1 has been worn away. Most intriguing though is the non-conformative Mason's Mark,
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the only other example of which was found at the Alamo,Texas and is attributed to a Bro. from Dallas.
This fantastic new find only came to light from an entry in the Visitors Book praising the aforementioned, and giving rough directions. The entry was signed Boaby and dated 08/09/06! The staff at Rosslyn are anxious to contact Boaby.

The mystery thickens, I'll contact our Chaplain, I here he is an expert on hand writing and may be able to shed some brotherly light on the matter.

Catch me if you can...

Wooden heart, I needed wooden ears after hearing your attempts at singing on saturday night...

Well just arrived from a fantastic weekend in glasgow!! ;-))
I would like to thank you for making this a unforgetable weekend for me and hope that we can repeat this again!!, it does´nt matter if in scotland or berlin hope that the training is over and I can share a glas with you ;-)) C U soon i.d.u.h.z. peter

Peter, your welcome. I know that all the St.V brethren who attended the various functions from Thursday to Saturday enjoyed themselves, I've already heard some talking about next year. No doubt we will be visiting Germany and Austria in the spring.
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Please thank again all the visiting brethren you meet for their attendance.

my name is Roland Schultz. Im am on the way to Glasgow, to visit your lodge!
Your home page is very well.
Roland Schultz

Roland, and our other brethren from Deutcshland und Osterriech and there partners.
Can I on behalf of the office bearers and brethren of St Vincent Sandyford welcome you all to Scotland, we hope you enjoy your time with us and the various activities that arranged for the weekend.
We have been looking forward to your visit for sometime and are anxious to renew old friendships and establish new ones.

Aye, a good days fishing...

Well the new champion did himself proud, his tally was up to four trout when I left.
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I will add a picture when I receive it.
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Well done Craig

GONE FISHING!!!!

Garry tells me that since numbers are tight, can any brother who is intending to travel to Roslynn Chapel with our German guests on the 8/9 please email or call him to ensure their place on board.
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The cost is a reasonbly priced £10, this includes pick up from city centre hotel travel to Roslynn, travel to Edinburgh and return to Glasgow- city centre hotel.

Maybe you can both get the lyrics for this song and join in with the harmony...

I don't think I'm familiar with that 1 Jim, I wonder if anyone in the Lodge knows it???

DECK OF CARDS
It was written by T Texas Tyler who released it in 1960 on London HAB 8156, Max Bygraves had a version in 1974. The only chart success was for Wink Martindale who took into the charts five times between 1959 and 1973. The best position was No 5 in 1963

I am in the process of getting quotes for buses for the 1-2-3 weekend in September. There will be a trip to Rosslyn Chapel on Friday 8th followed by a couple of hours in Edinburgh to see the castle or shop or perhaps do some research into the myths surrounding Burke & Hare! There is also a possibilty of a distillery tour/meal in the evening back in or around Glasgow. As numbers for these will be limited I would appreciate any brethren wishing to attend any of these events contacting me as soon as possible. The first 30 or so places on this will be taken by our friends from Germany & Austria the rest will be given on a first come basis, with anyone outside the capacity being put on the waiting list. Once prices have been confirmed deposits will be required to secure places.I hope as many as possible can attend what promises to be a great day/night and a chance to renew old friendships & make new ones.

Unfortunately I will be abroad on my yearly travels across the USA, so I won't be able go with Lodge Galen, but I will be visiting Roslyn Chapel with our visiting brethren from Germany & Austria on the 8th September.
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A full days itnenary is planned and numbers are limited so if anyone would like to come along and support St Vincent Sandyford for the day, please contact me via this web page or call the IPM.

We've been invited to join Lodge Galen on a day trip on Saturday 5th August, which will include a visit to Rosllyn Chapel in the morning then onto Traquair House / Brewery near Peebles in the p.m. I'm going, anybody interested give me a call. It'll be first come first served so I'll submit final numbers next week.

Me thinks Mr Hartley is too keen, but alas we tried that wind up last week. We're awaiting Mr Bennetts response- no doubt it'll be a cracker.
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So that there is no Confusion the fishing day has not been held and everyone will receive timely notice of when it will be taking place (no pun intended)

what golf day?

I'm combing the pictures for evidence of your playing and winning the hacker trophy, I'll contact the Chaplain for confirmation.

Unfortunately "David" The Lodge fishing competition was held on Wednesday evening and was won by Brother RAY, with Brother GILLchrist in second PLAICE, closely followed by a brother from Lodge POLLOCK, although I'm told it was a close FINish.

Only CODDING! But we're all looking forward to you sKIPPERing the team next year.

Aye Davie your presence was missed. Hope your enjoying & behaving yourself.

I will be adding pictures from sundays golf day soon- check the news section

Another great day on Sunday at the Lodge Golf Invitational, congratulations to Big Peter not only for taking the Peter G. Maxwell Trophy but for the excellent organisation, ably assisted by Greg, Garry and Davie. I'm sure everyone, Brethren and Gentlemen alike enjoyed it as much as I did. A particular thank you to Gala Casinos and others for the excellent donations of raffle prizes which helped raise a handsome sum which will be presented to Yorkhill Childrens Hospital at the earliest instance.
This event, although only resurrected in 2005 after a 19 year gap, is becoming a firm favourite and I'm sure will continue to be so for many years to come.

I might be sunning it upon holiday, but i would liketo mention that Peter informed me that he won the golf by default as the W:S:W was given a holiday so as not to compete.Can´t wait till the fishing.

Well done to the chef (aka the golf maister).
Gordy(aka le hacker) get that trophy on the mantlepiece.

Great turn-out at St Davids Tarbolton, 9 was well appreciated by their RWM Bro. Mark Amos, office-bearers and brethren. The RWM's, Office-bearers and Brethren of 571 Lodge Dramatic, 1285 Lodge Galen Glasgow, 1258 Lodge Battlefield and 955 Lodge Langside, all send their fraternal greetings and hope to enjoy our company in the not too distant future.

Thanks to all those brethren who joined me to celebrate my 40th birthday last weekend, as usual the last guest to leave was a St.V member,- if my memory is correct it was at 06.45.

Did he show you the secret stash?

I have uploaded a copy of the lodge invite to the Golf day notices on both the Calendar and news pages, please download this and present to your lodge for consideration.
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who the hell is boaby???????????

Another fine display by the Lodge Degree Team at Lodge Galen 1285 last week, congratulations IPM Garry and a particular mention for our Jeweller Peter, an excellent first time on the floor. I'll avoid nicknames as that got me into bother the last time. Sorry Gunner!
A great turnout too 12 of a deputation was excellent, and was commented on by both Past PGMs that were present. Next big objective is the 1,2,3 in September which I hope to start rehearsing shortly. Again well done Garry!

I'm working with Lodge Bearsden to establish them a web presence, a link has been added on our link page. Please drop in and say hello to them.

I have passed your info onto Peter.

Well done Greg and Davie re the whist, try and remember to turn up for the final!

RWM, thankyou for your mention previous. I see I have acquired a new nickname - Bomber. I have been called many things, one of which sounds very much like Bomber. However, I look forward to seeing you next thursday. Best Regards, Gunner.

A letter you say- was there a photo?

Was the secret stash found

Hallo Greg. Can you give me the Nummber( Handy) from Peter.Please send me it per SMS, Thanks and best Regards from Berlin

Panic over, Peters kilt has been located, reports of it being in Nairobi were after investigation found to be untrue, it was at Luton airport all that time, however there was a thank you card inside written in Russian so i have been informed. "Strange", maybe Peter can enlighten us at a later date.

I would like to thank the brethren who accompanied me on our recent visit to Berlin, DM(elect) Greg, SW David(cherie bhoh!), Jeweller (Mr Bling) Peter, IG(Disco) Dougie & BB Gordon(Euroboy). The members upheld & furthered the good name of St. Vincent & we look forward to the return visit of Olaf, Jean-Pierre(& Sylvia!),Frank & all our German friends in the not too distant future so that we may continue our international brotherhood.

Thanks Garry, I'll be adding some pictures today.

It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Donald Macdonald P.M. to the Grand Lodge above. Donald was a great inspiration to me and the Lodge as a whole, I don't think I've attended a Provincial or Grand Lodge function in the last couple of years without enjoying his company and benefiting from his advice. Some of these occasions can be somewhat daunting but Donald's knowledge of the required etiquette and introductions were a welcome reassurance. Despite being involved in a number of other orders and societies Donald always had the interests of his Mother Lodge closest to his heart. On a number of occasions I had the pleasure of a good half hour blether on the phone, re the current activities of the Lodge and looking to the future. The last such conversation, some three weeks ago, had Donald commenting on how well he thought the younger brethren and office bearers were conducting the business and promoting the Lodge throughout the Province, high praise indeed!
Saint Vincent Sandyford has had a few sticky periods in the last decade and Donald, among others, was instrumental in pulling us through including taking the chair for a second time in 2000-2001.
The Lodge has enjoyed a number of high points and occasions over the last few years but I'm sure you will agree that Donald's passing is one of our darker hours.
On behalf of the Lodge I would extend our deepest sympathies to Donald's wife Kathy and his family.

I agree Robin, a sad day indeed.

Jason, please pass on our fraternal greetings to your brethren.

Greg

Fraternal Greetings from the West.
Back Home in Ohio and wish I was still in Glasgow.
My Best to all.

J Whitehead
Junior Warden
East Palestine #417
F&AM of Ohio USA

Dear Greg,

I have approved your Lodge website which is now active on our site.

I have entered your site in our (AZ) section to enable your site to be viewed on the first page of our Masonic Links section.

Your link shall remain in this section for three/months to allow you some exposure then we shall move it to our Scottish Lodge section where it shall be catalogued by lodge number.

We trust our link shall offer your Lodge will benefit from our link as we receive over 2000 visitors on our site each week, many of which visit our Masonic Links section.

Should there be anything we can assist you with please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Good Luck with the carpet. We have also supplied Lodge Tradeshouse with a similar carpet to your own but different of course in terms of design. I hope the brethren of the Lodge are happy with your design as you put a lot of work into this? I thought it looked great.

Sincere and fraternal greetings.

Bro. Alex Huskie
Director - Millennium Mark
Tel: 01942 728000
E-Mail: info@mm-masonic.co.uk
Website: www.mm-masonic-regalia.co.uk

Thanks Alex

A Link to your site has now been added.

Greg

Bro. Greg Small

I trust that the lodge committee are delighted by the recent supply of your Lodge Carpet?

Millennium Mark were delighted to offer our assistance and trust the quality of the carpet is an example of the effort we have taken to ensure we offer customers the highest quality of merchandise?

I am certain the Lodge will benefit greatly from your Website once linked to the many Masonic sites available.

Congratulations on the introduction of your very informative site.

I would appreciate if you could link our Millennium Mark website with the St. Vincent site?

We approved your website and from feedback you have received it would seem our Masonic Links page is offering you some exposure?

Fraternal Greetings

Bro. Alex Huskie
www.mm-masonic-regalia.co.uk

Congratulations Greg on the great new look of the site and the piece on the Lodge Key is particularly exciting.
Plaudits also to Alan Rae P.M. (Bomber) and his team on their labours of 02/02/06. A great mix of experience and (comparitive) youth! A credit to the Lodge.

Thanks to the Rwm for the web address
Im looking forward to some interesting reading.
Great work last night!

Thank you to your R.W.M Bro Robin Shields for leading me astray on sat @ the masters get together dont know what time you left at. Approx 6.45 AM i got in ( so i was told) Great nite thanks for your company. Will try to make it on thursday. E mail me what you have on andy.crawford@barnwell.co.uk All the best Andy

Gents love the web site....especially the blonde PM Daughters' joke hope to see you soon....RWM1272

If only Jim. We could do with the hammer now.

Trying to translate article in German magazine. Is der hammer George Albertz?
Jim Drybugh PM

Congratulations on your website , I just found it via MM, keep up the good work and please have a look at theses sites and sign the guestbook if time permits.
Richard McGlashan RWM Lodge St Kessac No.269 Comrie

www.lodge269.bravehost.com

IPM Lodge St Michael No.38 Crieff

www.lodge38.bravehost.com

A bit of news for the Master, Office Bearers and Bretheren..Brother Stewart Greig P.M. is to be installed as R.W.M. of Lodge Kenmuir, Springburn No. 570, Masonic Hall, Vulcan Street, Glasgow on Friday 25th. November 2005. The meeting commences at 6.30 p.m. Stewart is an Honourary Member of 553, and extends a very warm welcome to anyone who wishes to attend. He was R.W.M. some 21 years ago, and has decided to have another bash at it. Should be a good night.

Special, personal thanks to all the office-bearers and bretheren for their support over the past 12 months. In one way or another we seem to be gaining strength as a unit. Participating in most Prov. events (Capt; Spiers next year!), resurrecting old St.V's favs. Golf/Fishing, and above all supporting both local and national charities.

There are too many facets to the lodge to expect every brother to participate in all, but we must try to continue to support our sister lodges.

Finally a request to those brethren we have not seen for a while, please keep in touch and try to get along when you can.
My E-Mail robin553@yahoo.co.uk

This is a nice site, well done the webmaster and fraternal greetings from all at Lodge Stirling Royal Arch No.76

Good stuff Jim, very interesting if you get me more info about the history of their parade and possibly pictures I'll put it on the article page.

On Saturday 25 June 2005 I visited the village of Forth in Lanarkshire and witnessed the annual walk of the local Lodge, Wilsontown Ironwoks St John Lodge No236 this has been ongoing since 1817. The Lodge started in the hamlet of Wilsontown in 1810 in the storeroom of the local Ironworks they moved to the village of Forth some years later but return to their "roots" every year. Its a big occassion in the district and the walk is supported by other Lodges from near and far and all have a great day.

Jim Dryburgh PM

Ok guys enough, I didn't see you hitting any balls. Cheers Davie I'm looking forward to next years.

Golf you say, more like pot holing

Aye, a great day when is the next one. I'll make sure I'm not available.

I would like to thank all the brethren and gentlemen who helped make the lodge golf day a tremendous event, with a special thanks to big Peter, Greg and Gary who all helped the day to run smoothly unlike Andy Pattersons drives from the Tee which where by all accounts not so smooth but very entertaining but hazardous for any wildlife living in the bushes. A great day was had by all.

I bring you fraternal greetings from the RWM and Brethren of Lodge Pollok, Pollokshields No772 on the Roll of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. I enjoyed browsing through your website and found it very informative - well done. We have a new website at www.lodgepollok.org.uk and would welcome your visit. Please remember to sign our guestbook.

The RWM & Wardens look forward to visiting with you on 5th May 2005.
S&F
Donald M C Marshall WJW

I would like to thank your Past Master Greg Small for adding Lodge Ruchill's website to your links and also for the support and encouragement as I get up and running. I only wish that in the days to come Ruchill's site will become as professionally done as yours with the vast amount of information on hand. So I offer my hand of friendship to the Brethren of the lodge.
Yours faithfully,
Raymond Wingate P.M.
Lodge Ruchill No.1436

Hi Greg,

Fantastic work on the website- it looks great!! - Just spent the last 1/2 an hour with my dad going through it!!

Did you type in all of the details of the famous masons?

See You soon &
Best Regards
Gary

Greg try and put the Golf competition on the PGL Website and the Provincial News letter

I think your right Jim, I will add this sad news to the site today.

I think that it is only right that it should be mentioned that the Lodge has just lost a PM who played an important part in the history of 553, namely Angus Heron who was Master in 1972 and 1984 and Lodge Secretary for many years. A Flight Lieutenant in the RAF during WW2 he saw action with Bomber Command over Europe, a dangerous occupation to say the least, then worked in Singer Clydebank for many years. Small in stature he was a Giant as far as the Lodge is concerned and will be sadly missed by one and all.
JAD

I've forgot to mention Cuba, well let me tell you a story.....

For those who have missed the updates on my charity walk across Cuba, I've successfully raised the £2,500 for Momentum (Scot)- the charity which helped me back to work.

I'm now raising money for the PDRU in the Glasgow Southern General Hospital- so far the total is £1,200.

Don't worry Daren I'm sure you'll here all the stories soon, I will be updating the news with an article & pictures- when the RWM is sober enough to email them to me.

Hope the ceilidh went well, sorry I missed it

looking forward to 955's labours this evening. Sure to make a Mark. Congrats in advance to The Bro's Andy. Have a great night , our own labours are but a moon away!

Top effort Mr Small. Its a positive step towards marketing the Lodge in the 21st century! Long live progress, inspired by the wisdom of the Ancient Fraternity!

Well done Greg on opening this website, I am sure this will promote the Lodge ST. Vincent Sandyford No.553 here and abroad in the years to come. Anything I can help with the site just let me know.

Guy's

I'm away the Christmas festivities, so I'd like to wish all the best. Enjoy yourselves and I'll see you all in the new year.

Welcome to our site, it'll take me a while to add the other pages but bare with me and be patient...

Well done Greg.
I am sure this will be a well visited web site which will contain some great information and will further help to move Lodge St. Vincent Sandyford No 553 onwards and upwards.

Anything I can do to help on the site please let me know.

Well done again.

All

The master has asked me to remind you about the PGL Burns night, contact the Secretary for ticket info

Well done Greg. Another step forward for St. vincent. Hope the boys & visitors appreciate the effort & use the site well