ExperiencedUniforms

Hi Sourgum: You are right that the BSA uniform pants are costly and that they aren't designed for outdoor activities. I think that the National Supply attempted to design a uniform that would be as best a cross-functional uniform as possible. They probobly looked at the design from the standpoint of when the boy would actually use the uniform pants; during ceremonies and events where many people would see them. I think they designed the pants to look nice, and not as an outdoor uniform. I recently heard of a parent complaining that they spent $500 for hockey equipment for their son

Hi Harv and yaworski: Yaworski has some great tips about sewing. I apologize about the bad link; Yahoo has restricted the direct linking of images from their web pages. I created a sewing page with the image and the text on how to sew the patch. It can be found at: http://www.geocities.com/o_sheffler/eux/sewing.htm I've also compiled a page on how to shorten long sleeve shirts to look like the BSA style of short sleeve cuff. This info can be found at http://www.geocities.com/o_sheffler/experien3.html#shorten Keep on Scoutin -- ora

Hi Harv: Congratulations on your son's achievement. Sewing is not as hard as it is made out to be. The quickest way is to use a machine. They are fairly easy to use, you might register for a class at your local adult-ed training school. You can pick one up at a garage sale for under 30 bucks sometimes. If you don't have the time or don't want a machine, the whip stitch is the easiest way I've found to apply patches to cloth. You will need a medium sewing needle, thread, scissors, and a thimble is helpful. Begin by threading the needle with about 24 inches of thread. This will give yo

Hi Scoutmom: Sounds like you had the makings of a great weekend until the beer showed up. It is unfortunate that your CM did not support you. I agree with what the others have stated. Work it out on a local level. Talk with or write a letter to the CM. Tell him of your concerns, and that no alcohol is permitted on BSA property. If it was discovered, the ranger could have the parent or even the unit removed. Remind him that the basis for Scouting is to teach youth good moral behavior and ethics-based decision-making. If the adult leaders dont set a proper example by following the rul

Howdy: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, BSA Supply is obligated to replace the item or refund your purchase price. If your local store won't cooperate, call the national number at 1-800-323-0732. Keep on Scoutin'

Dear Scoutmom: I apologize if I offended you. It definitely was not my intent. The last statement was intended as humor. Please remember that as Scouters, we are here for the fun of it. It is difficult to read the intonation in messages on posting boards. It is impossible to see that I was smiling when I wrote it. The 8) is an emoticon that indicates I am smiling. When I read E-mail or Internet bulletin board postings, I try to follow a bit of advice I was given years ago; Always look for the best intent. I try to focus on the positive aspect of the message, and read the negative as

Hi Scoutmom: In reply to your statement: "I haven't tried taking them off the shirt and I don't anticipate taking them off, so I don't really care what it does to the shirt. He will get a new shirt when he moves to Boy Scouts." I would like to affirm that ironing the patches on your son's uniform will work well for him. What are you going to do with the shirt when he outgrows it? If you are a conscientious Scouter, you may recycle it and donate it to a unit or boy who is in need. When patches are sewn on, they come off relatively easily, and don't leave a residue. When they are bond

Hi All: Please don't glue or iron on the patches. It ruins the shirt. If you absolutely cannot sew, there is an iron-on product found at all sewing stores, Wally Mart, and most craft stores that carry cloth. It is a low-temperature sheet of plastic that can be trimmed to the size of your patch. It will hold the patch well, and even through a few years washing. The nice part is that it can be peeled off with minimal damage to the shirt. Of course, the best method is to sew them on. Machines are nice, make quick work of the job, but good sewing can be done with needle and thread.

Howdy all: I have a small uniform bank in the Lakewood, CO area. I have blue and tan shirts, pants, shorts, neckerchiefs, some belts, hats, socks, and other items available at half of retail or less. Please take a look at http://www.geocities.com/o_sheffler/experien.html for addional information. I will also sew your insignia on uniforms purchased from EUX, and all items are returnable for exchange or refund (less shipping costs, of course). Keep on Scoutin' ora

Hi Mike: I don't know if the Codyak network is still running, but I have a small uniform bank service. I have blue and tan shirts, pants, shorts, neckerchiefs, some belts, hats, socks, and other items available. Please take a look at http://www.geocities.com/o_sheffler/experien.html for addional information. I will also sew your insignia on uniforms purchased from the EUX, and all items are returnable for exchange or refund (less shipping costs, of course). Keep on Scoutin' ora

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