Thursday I was voted to become a Shriner
 

I received this e-mail from the Shrine a few moments ago:

I'm super excited. I've wanted to be a Shriner since I was about 15. :tu

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Congratulations bro!

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That's great Darrell. I'm glad your wish came true. :tu

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Congrats, Darrell. It only took 2 years. ;)















I keed. I keed. :D

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Congrats Brother

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Congrats my friend.

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Kudos Darrell.:tu

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Super congratulations from me Darrell. I spent the better part of the 1960's at Shriners Hospital in Minneapolis, and I'm extremely grateful for all they have done for me. I will be forever in their debt. I was privilaged enough to meet the who's who of Hollywood during my many stays there. Nothing but the best for the kids. And, even though I'm a Packer fan, the doc that performed all my surgeries was the team physician of the Minnesota Vikings at the time. I guess that's why I'm a bit of a closet Viking fan to this day.

If I could, I'd shake your hand, but I'll applaud you from here for becoming a member of such a worthwhile organization and say thanks.:tu

Larry

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Congratulations!!

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Congrats, Brother.

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Congrats Darrel,
As I understand it this is quit a prestigious position. Kudos on your hard work.:tu

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Congrats Darrell! Could you tell me what a Shriner is?

I just remember seeing them drive around in miniature clown cars as a kid at the local parade.

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Congrats Brother! Excellent way to put those Masonic principles into action! ( Not that you don't already! ;))

Like I asked before, when do you get your snazy fez?? :ss

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Congrats Darrell! Great accomplishment. My grand-father absolutely loved driving his Gremlin go-cart in those local parades. :tu

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Thank you everyone!!

The Shriners are an organization of Master Masons whose #1 priority is charity. These Men help to fund 22 hospitals nationwide, the Shriners Hospitals for Children are leading experts in the treatment of burn victims and correct of cleft palate. The parents of these children are not charged a DIME for their services, if a child is deemed fit to receive specialized services from the hospital, they are admitted.

Shriners are the good guys. :)

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Congratulations D, hard earned and well deserved. :tu

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OK. That is pretty much what I thought (burn victims, etc.)

Congratulations! :tu

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They have the coolest meeting lodges too. At least the one here was. Filled with big padded chairs and low lights. Like stepping into a Bogart movie. They invited me every year to a Christmas party, and even then I thought this would be a cool place to light up a cigar. Too bad I was barely a teenager at the time.:(

Larry

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Congrat Darrell.

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Congrats Darrell!! :tu

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:bangerCongratulations!!!:banger

15 going on 50!!!;)
http://gooddeedaday.files.wordpress....1/shriners.jpg
http://www.bridgeportirishparade.com...e/Shriners.jpg
Looks like they have Mustangs!!!

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Congrats, may your return of service be 10,000 fold:tu

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Congrats semi mean D! Nice to see groups doing great things....

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Congratulations Darrell! :tu

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Way to go, Darrell!

That is quite an accomplishment. Few make it to that level... and as a young man, as well.

Glad to see your hard work paying off. You deserve it! :tu

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Congratulations, brutha!

And we want pictures of you driving one of those parade cars--enjoying a smoke, of course! :ss

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Congratulations!!!

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Congrats, sir, you have my respect for your charitable efforts.

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Congratulations!! :tu

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Very cool. Congrats!! I was able to get them into our 4th of July parade a couple of years ago. They are great. I got to sit in one of their mini cars.

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Thanks a lot guys. This is something I'm really exited about and I really appreciate the support!!

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Congrats! What's next? Senator? (please!)

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This is scary Peter, it was exactly what I wanted to say.

Congrats Darrell

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Congratulations Darrell. Oh, and turn in your mean card!

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Congrats Darrell! There is a Shriners Hospital a few miles away from me in Springfield and they do wonders for so many children. One in particular is the son of a good friend of mine who has spinal bifida (not sure if I spelled that correctly). And they provide all the care free of charge! Will you get to wear the cool outfits and drive the funny little cars in parades? A classy organization!

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I don't know which outfits you're speaking of, but I will wear a fez. All Noble's wear a fez. Also, the cars are part of the mobile unit (each Shrine has units and clubs you can join). I'd sure like to be a part of the mobile unit, building and driving the little car would be so much fun.

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Congrats, Darrell!:tu

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Congratulations Darrell. I walked the hot sands of the Aladdin Temple in '99. It is a great bunch.

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That is way cool brother!!! I know you will make a great one!!

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Congrats Darrell

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Yep, that's what they do... ;)

You're the exception right bud?

Hahaahaa, congrats buddy! Awesome.

So can your/my babydarrelldeer get a fez too????

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:r

You crack me up, Dave.

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:D

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Congrats Darrel. My gf's father (the guy who got me into smoking) is a Shriner with the Indianapolis group. He loves it. My grandfather was also a Shriner. You guys do some incredible things.

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Welcome to that side of the frternity as well!

(Damascus, Temple #2, Rochester NY)

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Damn right ya are, thank God I'm covered by the hospital I attend in Erie, Pa until I'm 21, otherwise, my life would've been a nightmare years ago. They talked about losing some resources and funding, and it'll be a sad day if they do. So many helped for so little investment.

Kudos!

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My initiation as a Shriner is finally approaching. The date is the 27th. I could not be more excited!! :tu

:wo

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Congrats Darrell!

If you ever go to the HQ in Tampa let me know, would love to herf with ya. :tu

It is a beautiful building, well at least from the outside. :)

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I hope it doesn't involve the phrase "Thank you Sir, May I have another?!!!!!"




Wait... maybe I do......




hope it is a blast for you Big D.