Posted: 2/25/2024 11:29:51 PM EDT
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Who has visited? We went this weekend or G.W.'s birthday gala. Fantastic event. We signed up for a tour Saturday morning and were the only two scheduled so it was a more personal tour. My wife found that her mom loaned an OES teacup that is on display. The Templar Chapel, while small, is pretty amazing. It's not part of the normal tour because of how small it is. Quite a view from the observation deck. A few guys from Alexandria-Washington #22 were doing catechism work. It was nice to chat with them for a few minutes and meet their newest EA. The symposium speakers were great. The gala reception/entertainment/dinner were fantastic. I managed to make it into one of the photos that's posted on their FB page.  My new cufflinks.  |
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Originally Posted By Artifex: Have been there, a friend of mine is the director of education there. Worth a tour. If you are in the area, check out the House of The Temple, which is the Scottish Rite SMJ's headquarters. @Artifex, are you a Mason? Would that be Shawn? He was the one that snapped the picture I am in. We've been friends on FB for a couple of years but I've only ever had very brief conversations with him. We went to Mount Vernon so didn't have time for House of the Temple. Have that on the list for next year. G.C. Cole was at the events Saturday evening. |
| I am, and yes, that would be Brother Shawn. I haven't seen him in a bit, but I used to see him when I attended AMD in Washington and then Alexandria. I used to go regularly when I lived in Ohio, but I relocated to New Mexico and now Idaho and it's a bit tougher to get away for that event. |
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Originally Posted By Artifex: I am, and yes, that would be Brother Shawn. I haven't seen him in a bit, but I used to see him when I attended AMD in Washington and then Alexandria. I used to go regularly when I lived in Ohio, but I relocated to New Mexico and now Idaho and it's a bit tougher to get away for that event. Well, if you see your SGIG, tell him one of his PGM friends from Utah says "Go Red Sox!". He'll know which one.  Shoot me your dues card to [email protected] if you want the square and compasses bling added to your profile. |
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Staying right by it this week. Alexandria and Old Town is an awesome place to stay while visiting DC. Off to Mount Vernon this am. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By outdoorgb: Staying right by it this week. Alexandria and Old Town is an awesome place to stay while visiting DC. Off to Mount Vernon this am. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/74443/IMG_6711_jpeg-3803892.JPG Are you at the Hilton right by the King Street Station? I'll be there next week. Board meetings Saturday and Monday. My favorite job in Freemasonry.
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Originally Posted By outdoorgb: One block east, Hampton Inn. Great spot for the $$. Clean, excellent breakfast, great staff, 3 min to metro, King Street night life. Would not stay anywhere else next time I come. I'm trying out the Archer this week. Little bit more of a walk from the train station and a bit more money but a few other guys from the Board swear by it and won't stay anywhere else. |