Freemasonary

[*crikey*mate*]

What do you know about it?

I was told that one Mason could identify another Mason by shaking hands with them.

Apparently they have some special secret handshake.

[**meep**]

Also, I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that women are now allowed to join.

Really?  How?

[*crikey*mate*]

I don't know - a women's chapter?

are ya gonna make me google again?

LOL

[*crikey*mate*]

Yep - it seems it's true - I just googled Freemasonary Women and there are heaps of hits.

[purple_haize]

Here in Victoria, women can only go to the Freemasons Social Events.

[**meep**]

I don't know - a women's chapter?

are ya gonna make me google again?

LOL

LOL no its OK...i just did and it looks like they cant join  Regular Freemasonry - whatever that means..

[freakiness]

LOL no its OK...i just did and it looks like they cant join  Regular Freemasonry - whatever that means..

From my childhood memories the only time women are welcome is to cook and clean for the annual function women  are invited to   :^O

[azureline**]

From my childhood memories the only time women are welcome is to cook and clean for the annual function women  are invited to   :^O

and make tea, coffee, cakes and floral arrangements under the guidance of the head honcho's lady.......

[**meep**]

so you were allowed inside the Lodge?

[the_bob_delusion]

Who's heard the conspiracies discussed in Dan Brown's books?

[azureline**]

Lodges usually have an ante room but yes, women are allowed in for certain ceremonies.