Broad Ripple/Prince Hall MM Degree Photos Now Online
Brethren, the photos from the March 19th degree can be seen at
http://www.brlodge.org/images/BRPHMMDegree/BRPHMMDegree.html
Mike’s Garage by Todd M. Ebbert, WM
Recently, I decided to take an overnight trip to Clifty Falls State Park just outside of Madison, Indiana. With the truck packed with camping gear and a 95 lb German shepherd, I headed down one late morning. After stopping in a drug store in the town of Hanover for a few last minute items, I returned to a truck that would not start - flooded.
Just 10 mins from the entrance to the park and I was stranded. I waited nearly two hours and after several phone calls home, a dehydrated dog, a truck that would not start and the day growing late, I was out of options.
Back by the tail gate giving my dog much needed water, a local resident stopped and yelled “I see you are a traveler”, not catching on as I was a bit distracted I realized he was referring to my Masonic License Plate. He was quick to comment about my dog and a conversation quickly followed as if we were old friends. I mentioned my problem and he pointed to a garage hidden from view and gave me a ride to “Mike’s Garage”. The brother went into the garage and had a brief conversation with the owner. Out came a mechanic who drove me back to my truck and within 10 mins. had it running. This mechanic who was quick to give the grip refused payment, refused a tip but gave me his home phone number in case I had an after hours emergency and needed help again.
I attribute a successful camping trip to brothers who were willing to stop and help a distressed brother and treat him as an old friend. It is obvious now that having a Masonic License Plate really pays for it and is worth that nominal fee. If you are traveling near Madison and you need help, call a brother at Mike’s Garage.
Thanks to the hard work of Wbro. Nathan Brindle, Broad Ripple Lodge now offers its members a wireless high-speed DSL internet connection. If you have a wireless interface card in your laptop computer (including Macs with an Airport card), you can bring it to the Lodge and connect to the wireless RIPPLE network from anywhere in the building or even the parking lot.
Eventually, we will install several RJ45 outlets in the dining room as well, for plug-in connections. The Lodge computer will be made available for any members who wish to connect to the internet.
Brethren who wish to use the network need to register with the Lodge Secretary to receive the Shared Key (password). It must remain password protected because, obviously, if we can use it in the parking lot, so can anyone else armed with a wireless laptop.