Apache Bob

Thank you jblake47. I had no idea that it covered that many books or was that large. I just went on Ebay and the Ben Hur book is being sold. The current bid for it was $400.oo. When did the Boy Scouts stop adding to the Library? It seems like a great idea. Thanks again.

I have a copy of "The Cruise of the Dazzler" by Jack London. In the front of the book is a letter from James E West, with a date of July 31, 1913,(showing the letterhead of the National Headquarters of the Boy Scouts of America) telling the readers about the Every Boy's Library. On the cover of the book is the Boy Scout's logo. Each year James West's letter states that 25 books approved by the Boy Scouts will be published with the approval of the Boy Scouts. Do any of you know more about this series?

I'm getting this message when trying to start a new topic in Scouting History. Help! Microsoft OLE DB Provider for ODBC Drivers error '80040e14' [Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver] Line 1: Incorrect syntax near 's'. /forums/post_library.asp, line 91 Thanks in advance for your help. Apache Bob

Thank you - it will be passed on. It makes a great point.

Welcome bowlinbd - put up a log and sit a spell. I'm over east of you a bit.

I agree with everyone who said the DE should be working for the Scouts and the program. My question about the DE was more of a technical question about who he/she works for in the job as a job. Eamonn and Eagle92 - thanks for your help. I will pass it on. Thanks again.

Who does the DE work for? The Council or National. Or is it both? If it is the Council how is he/she connected to National. Is there an overlap?

Baden and AvidSM - I guess I had it wrong in my mind for the seven years I was District Commissioner. I worked for the District Chairman and the units not the Council Commissioner. The District Chairman put me into the position and I was voted in by the District Committee. I attended the Council Commissioner meeting but did not work for him or the Council. I worked with my Commissioners and unit leaders and the District Committee members. Did I do it wrong?

What is PETA going to do when they realize that plants are living also? Can't wait for the bass to come out of the deep water.

I have enjoyed reading everyone's views. So here goes my two cents. We forget that we have two different things or thoughts going on at the same time. 1. We have the people like me who work with the boys in a unit (Pack, Troop, or Crew). That is where the real Scouting program is. 2.. We have the people who make their living out of Scouting. It's their job. They are part of a business which needs to grow and attract more clients. So they will do anything to get more people interested in joining. Remember the the bottom line! It's the only thing!

Wingnut - do you think could sell the state to another country and then use the money to bail out another "it must not fail or we will go down the tubes" company? Just kidding folks!

Eisely - I too slept in one at the 1957 Jamboree at Valley Forge. Did anyone in your Troop get insects in their ears from the hay (straw) they gave us to sleep on?

OGE - I still think you are right in this. What if only you and I got the million and no one else. Would that be Scout like? Have a good Thanksgiving.

OGE - I think you have a great idea but maybe your math is just a little bit off. I thought that 1 billion was 1,000 million. I could work with as little as, oh, 35 thousand, in small bills, of course.

I was at college packing to go home for Thanksgiving and heard that he had been shot. Just sat down and did nothing but listen to the radio until they came on and said that he had died. I had not voted for him but he was my President and the leader of my country. All in my family spend the Thanksgiving holidays that year watching TV. It was not the best Thanksgiving for the United States. May all of you have a great Thanksgiving this year. Drive safe.

I stopped buying Levi's and dockers also. Then I heard that CVS was doing the same thing and stopped going there. Does anyone know anything about CVS?

ClemsonScout - welcome. If you haven't already put up a log and sit a spell. In amongst the tall tales are some facts than everyone can use. I live just north of you.

I used to be an OWL and a Good 'ol Owl too... And now I'm finished Owling... I don't I don't know what to do... I'm growing old and feable and I can Owl no more... So I am going to work my ticket if I can... Back to Gilwell.. Happy Land.. I'm going to work my ticket if I can... Apache Bob NE1-123

We are paying $65.00 per person for a trip in Dec.

Welcome to our campfire. Both you and your husband pull up a log. By the way - did you bring any marshmallows? I've got some sharp sticks.

BrianScout - How is the training in a different District or even in another Council in your area? I like training in your own area but what you know and learn is going to affect your Scouts. If its not good it maybe time to move on. Or do you have the time to take on training also?

Well if have read everything and now know something about Philmont and urban legends (good and bad). I have been to Philmont, have a red jacket and a black bull. Also got my boots branded. Seems like this has gone to the bull now.

OGE - way to go. I am sure that many Scouts are better people now because of the work that you have done.

Another good thing to clean (wash) in the top rack of a dishwasher is a baseball cap. It keeps its shape really good.

JAYMEDINC - welcome to the campfire. Hope you enjoyed the Scouting Sucess Seminar the last of September if that was where you took the three classes. Don't forget that Roundtable (the second Thursday night in each month) will also give you much information. Your District has a good website with lots of information on it. Say hello for me when you see Alan K at the roundtable.