Re: Self-attaching awards

At 07:51 AM 8/28/96 -0400, Susan D. Loder wrote:
>Mike Derleth [75112.1671@COMPUSERVE.COM (Michael Derleth)] mentioned the use
>of the lowly stapler to hastily attach awards to his uniform on a short term
>basis. Works well, but I ususally cover the nasty backs with duct tape on
>the inside of the shirt as it sometimes takes me just a weeeeee bit longer to
>find the needle and thread! Bloody uniforms just aren't cool, esp. on the
>boys!

Every real Scoutleader knows that Shoe Goo is the only real way to
attach awards, knots etc. :)

It is a natural progression from hot glue which just doesn't stand up to
repeated
cleanings.

>
>Of course, duct tape was a standard part of my den supplies, and remains a
>cornerstone of my Cub leader training supplies. [....all the way around the
>mouth, twice...--this IS for the leaders!--and helps hold up flags poles in
>the wind if you run out of lashing materials].

Over the last several leader training sessions I have seen more ingenious uses
for duct tape then I had ever imagined possible. In fact, this season at summer
camp, I saw more duct tape covering holes in tents than I had ever hoped to
see :(

Dave

Used to be a bear...

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