Fuzzy Bear

Evolution is a theory supported by many known pieces of evidence. It is generally believed that it is not a fact. The underlying goal is to search for truth using a method of science. Creationist state that their idea is a fact based upon evidence and supported by Biblical truth. They would not posit it as a theory for obvious reasons. I believe it to be a non-search for truth, moreover, a proof for the existence of God. Fear of God not existing has pushed many to create ideas that have nothing to do with God's existence. It is a type of phobia. It could be called Theodemis

FOG, Did you really gouge Gma? Remember, the uniform is only 1/7 of the methods of Scouting. There are seven other areas for us to be off by more than 3/8 of an inch. We really do need a lot more policing for all of the stuff in Scouting. Being busy is just an excuse for those who are not very effective. Laziness is an excuse given for those that have been too busy to sleep. Not caring is an excuse for those that have slept too much to be busy. Not knowing is an excuse given for those that have been too busy and are sleeping too much making them lazy. Knowing yet not doing

The Captain lives! There just has to be book with all of the answers to the many questions the Captain left us with to ponder.

So, that is why they called him Captain. He was a Sergeant. I think I am beginning to understand. What about the Kangaroo? Maybe it was because he was shot in the down under? Sorry, awful joke. Shouldn't have done it, sorry

I would like a cheap or free solution to those dern ads that pop-up continually and interfere with my inability to write and spell. Does anybody have one? You could count it as a Good Turn project for a poor unfortunate one suffering from the pop-up aggravations. FB

Disclaimer: This response was not meant to stir great controversy or to send people spiraling off into fits of rage and argumentation. Treat this with the same consideration you would if a fly was in your soup. Swallow it politely and go about your business. Here are ten good reasons: 1. The prettier the patch the greater the trading value, the higher the praise, the greater the glory. A little ribbon hung neatly over a button tells people nothing of the person underneath. 2. Some people read a uniform like others read a book. To take it away would deplete the story

I view this as an open forum. Openness tends to breed a variety of responses both good and bad. A person that cannot discern one from the other should be careful about drawing their answers to their Scouting problems here. Also, local assistance is advised because a book answer or an experiential answer may very well miss the point entirely. On the First Class badge there are two stars, one representing truth and the other knowledge. These two are never the same, although some like to believe otherwise. This lack of insightful awareness between the two can create confusion and misu

I am still interested in the "joke". I realize that it was a sharp upper cut to gather inspiration, instill religiosity, give a belly laugh, and to inflate pride all at the same time. This is a good balancing act for a paragraph. The author certainly has wit and ability but is shortsighted. I wonder what would have happened if the marine would have let the professor stay the full fifteen minutes? From what I understand about God, He would not have taken a swing nor would He have sent anybody to do it for Him. God could have knocked the man into the next country because He is all pow

The Captain was always a little strange to me. Did he dye his hair or was it naturally white or was it a wig, maybe a powdered wig? I couldn't figure out the big ring of keys or those big pockets. What was he Captain of anyway? I kind of thought he was a conductor on a train or the engineer of the train but neither is a Captain. Mr. Greenjeans didn't seem to fit either. He seemed like a kindly gruff Kansas farmer. His friendship with the Captain made it seem like he was avoiding his duties on the farm. Why a moose? Was the setting in Maine or Canada? The Captain was

Guides, car camping, hiking; one troop's goal is another's joke. What is it that the guys want to do? You most likely already have a division of labor based on past experience. I am not sure that you want a long string of people writing their buns off explaining it. Leadership is a method and it is additive and progressive, in many ways. Your 17 year olds should be able to plan and do more than the 11 year olds. Without a context, most of us would rather quote the book to you or fill in the blanks with all kinds of tripe. If you are truly without a clue, first get t

SM41, Keep up the good work. Don't worry too much about our Monday morning QB'ing. It is our specialty. Believe in yourself. Get all of the training you can. Find another leader that you trust and stand in the parking lot after a Roundtable or two and learn. As the guys set goals, recruit parents to help deliver on those goals. The first year will soon be over. FB

Dear Jasm, I hope you have learned that if the horse isn't dead when we get through with it, then it will be shortly. Actually, the deader the horse the more lively the discussion. (*poetic fragment) Or, we could type one to death if it were to come within ear shot of one of these threads. (? I think the name should be called ropes.) Good luck on sorting out an answer and tell your Scoutmaster to stay away from these dern things. Disclaimer: This was intended for humor purposes only. Don't confuse this with the end of this thread, not that anyone will but just in case it

Since the thread has been soundly answered, does anyone have a practical answer for this one? If your sash gets dirty, can you wash it? If you can wash it, what are the washing instructions? The red on white thread appears to be a combination for a pink sash.

What have you been using for the last 7 years?

I am wondering what the young man that you have described wants with another badge or with Scouting at all? I believe that he has shown that being elsewhere is a higher priority and that acting the part of a Scout is not his main goal. It is curious that he has stayed around long enough to advance. Is someone forcing him to be a Scout? What does being a Scout mean to him? What does earning this badge mean to him? What does he consider to be important in life? His behavior is confusing enough that the Scout master would do well to help him find some direction, even if it i

Earlier today, I noted 1251 users. The site may have reached capacity. I also noted that writing seems to rely on fewer numbers. Many read but few write. Now some can do neither. Have you ever tried the search feature? It has not worked once.

I wore the official BSA campaign hat as a youth. Placing it on my head was the most natural of experiences. Sometimes I wore it forward when inspecting the troops and on the back of my head when enjoying a bit of frivolity with the same. I am sure I must have worn it parallel to the ground on occasion when feeling level headed. It went to Philmont with me. Those were the days before the backpacks towered over your head and pack belts hugged your waist. I remember buying two shoulder pads from one guy exiting and then slipping them over my pack straps. It was like heaven, the feel of

I took over for a great guy and SM that moved to another state. The CC decided that it was his job to teach me how the last guy did it right and that he was running the show. He made it to every meeting and stood in the corner to make sure that I did it right too. Tough times were to be had for awhile. Much patience was required for the one that knows all. He could quote the book but his interpretation was invariably askew. It is funny that the English language has all of these little things that make it tricky to understand. Also, quoting the book seems to delay the heart whe

Michael Kauffmann's pages are very good. His thesis project in 1998 sited 69,000 BSA sites. I would not be surprised that one of those sites is not current. He has email and may be able to give you information that could help. FB

Earning, buying, working, bestowing it will all be done at every level if you watch long enough. We just have to be careful to watch what we say because as soon as we open our mouth that will most likely be the time that it was done properly and for good reasons. I was told by a Council Executive that I respected very much that awards were not important. I am still thinking on that one and it has been several years. Maybe soneone can work that answer in with whatever is left to say. FB

Objections to giving District and Council awards to unit leaders that have not served or lead District or Council functions are frequent. Generally, the belief that serving youth is only done at the unit level is the reason. The "rubber meeting the road" saying has been heard in more than one port. It is a good argument because it is a request for well deserved recognition. Recognition is important and should never be overlooked in a volunteer organization. The problem comes in the number of awards that can be given in any one year. If you count the number of adult volunteers and divide

Eamonn, I agree with you for several reasons. If a person is working for a unit and is building program long term for youth and does it well, does that person deserve an award? The answer is yes and there is an award. If a person is working to benefit the District and supports the activities of the District for a long period of time, then that person should be considered for the District Award of Merit. Should it ever be considered for the long-term unit volunteer? Yes, especially if they have also assisted or lead District programs for a long period of time. But the Dist

I despised what happened in NY. I disliked seeing the Taliban on TV acting with their usual defiance before the camera and shaking their fists at the U.S.A. I didn't like it that it took us as long as it did to cross the length of Afghanistan and to begin our non-nation building program. I dislike it that they hate us for buying their gas and making their leaders rich beyond belief. We are not what they think of us. How we act and react outside the field of battle to even one of them is our example and will form their opinion of us in the future. If they are to choose something othe

I have just finished reading the material at the site mentioned about William D. Boyce. I then looked up a site for Ernest Thompson Seton. The site has several connected outs on the Woodcraft Indians. I tried to find a site for James E. West but most were sites for donations to the BSA. I couldn't find an overview of his life. I will next try Dan Beard. He seems to be the least controversial of the original leaders of the BSA movement.

I would like to know specifically where W.E. Boyce's grave is located. Thank you, FB