koolaidman

Welp. There ya go. Merit Badge Sash on the belt. See what it leads to?

I for one welcome the change from tiger cub (with logo that looks like it is designed to appeal to toddlers) to tiger.

That one flew right by me.... ?? is right

I think they are a misdirection of focus. They boys are better served working on rank items and doing them well.

Hey now, nothing wrong with embracing a small lightweight tool as long as it serves more than 1 function. This pump can also be used as a small fan to help with a humid texas night, or help start a fire. Seems more useful than a dutch oven.

very nice! thanks for the input BD.

I've been looking at the Big Agnes Pumphouse Pad Pump. Has anyone had any experience with this type of pump? The reviews I've seen at MooseJaw are mixed. I never know if those people are actually reading the instructions, or using it as intended, so I thought I'd check here. http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/shop/product_Big-Agnes-Pumphouse-Pad-Pump_10043754_10208_10000001_-1_

I see that the sports and academics program is to be discontinued for cubbies. Am I correct in assuming this is the end of the big distraction of belt loops?

I have pondered teaching the clove hitch and two half hitches in that manner. It would definitely kill two birds.

Even if they don't actually know the material, this is most likely what will happen.

Suffice to say, while the clove hitch and two half hitches are not the same knot, they do indeed look the same. Just to throw a log on the fire while we're waiting for the turkey to dry out in the oven: Butterfly Knot = Larks Head on the standing end. Discuss.... (and I'm trying to think of more knoticons, but my creativity is limited lately)

Two half hitches is a clove hitch around the standing end of a rope...

two half hitches: ǂ or ≠or = taut line: Ɇor ≡ bowline: |)― sheet bend: □∩ Timber Hitch: --∞∞∞<

Bugler?: :-@ (looking right at him, sideeways)

You don't know what you don't know until someone challenges you. You don't know what all you possibly can learn from a class until you go. There are many things that can be learned at an IOLS class besides what's on the syllabus: How much other scouters DON'T know, and you figure out how much you can rely on them. Three different ways to do things, when you've only learned one way. Different views: I thought all the scout troops in my area were heavy campers. My IOLS instructor eschewed campfires (LNT and they make your stuff stinky) Candid discussions with other people

My Home Depot has some ~100 lumens headlamps in the gifty area for the holidays. 2 for $10.00. 1 for now, the other for when he loses it (or for dad).

I don't know if I'd rather see incorrect uniforms in the publications or the photoshopped green shoulder loops...

Now that's funny right there. I don't care who ya are!

The Sheet Bend is not required anymore is it? It's in the manual, but not required as far as I can tell.

I think ceehnis understands it's his choice. He was asking for ideas in post #4.

I echo all the above: Use the small size of your troop to your advantage. It makes doing anything so much easier. You could have your ECOH at your favorite camping spot, bowling alley, skate park, horse ranch, on a boat. Start thinking with your Eagle buddy, "It would be REALLY cool if________________". and go from there. If you've ever been to an ECOH, think of the stuff you'd take out, then add some stuff you'd like to have. It would be really cool if I had my ECOH on the Tooth of Time...

That would work. I was angling at the other extreme. Make it all health crunchy vegetables with a cool glass of water. Rightly or wrongly, the scouts would most likely lose interest in snack time.

Yuuuuuuup.

What everyone above said.

...he is "prepared to pass" those requirements to his unit leader’s satisfaction, not "passes". It doesn't say he has to pass, only that he is prepared to pass to his unit leader's satisfaction. Why can't a venture be "prepared to pass to his unit leader's satisfaction? If a Crew Advisor, Coach or Skipper thinks the Scout is prepared to pass, then it's complete isn't it. Per the 2013 requirements, younger is only preferred, so there ya go.