The chat room is permanently closed. Why? Because it's stupid. Now that I have a dedicated internet connection, I thought it would be cute to keep a chat client up all of the time so people visiting the website could talk to me. However, I have just discovered that if I launch the chat client it times out after some period of time. Which makes it rather useless in my opinion. So, if you want to chat, face your fears and install Yahoo Messenger and add me to your 'buddy' list. jratcliff63367 is my Yahoo Messenger ID. jratcliff, obviously standing for John Ratcliff, and 63367 is my zip code. So, feel free to yahoo me if you get a chance.
Ten Reasons *NOT* to become a Freemason
"Why I became (and proudly remain) an 'antient' Freemason" Well, I see no reason I cannot make a Freemason themed post. Last evening I attended a third degree at Naphtali lodge. It was my candidate being raised, my friend William Bean. It was an incredible night, especially since we had 28 Master Masons present for the event which was held at the incredible Masonic Temple in midtown Saint Louis. My friends Right Worshipful Brother Chris Neubold, Russ Tinker, Densel Webb, and Fred Statler drove down all of the way from Wentzville and Troy; over an hour drive each way. I acted as the Senior Steward and Junior Deacon for the ceremony. This was the largest gathering of Masons we have had in as long as anyone could remember for a degree. It is so very gratifying to see Naphtali growing and area members supporting the lodge. After the degree Jesse's wife Meryl provided a lovely dinner in the dining room where we shared fellowship and conversation. All of this had me thi...
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