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ScoutDadof5

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  1. In regards to the recommendation..."As far as boots go scouts might consider a high quality trail running shoe with a stiff sole."...I uesd those when I worked on staff at Philmont and they worked great. I actually used them when I did the Ranger Marathon there (furthest Northern Camp to furthest souther in one day...14:12) and thought that (for me) they were better than a heavy pair of boots. So I wouldn't rule them out.
  2. Being a resident of Iowa, All I have to say is that perhaps our phones and doorbells will stop ringing now for a while!!! It is amazing the number of call, mail, and people stopping by regarding the different candidates. I was not aware that the R's and D's caucus and count votes differently either. I do now. The R's offer a true vote. The D's funnel things to delegates and the delegates vote...kinda like the electorial college.
  3. Food for though on documenting valuables... I keep digital video of valuables. I have a copy in the safe, but I also have zipped, encrypted copies stored on an FTP site so that I can access then from anywhere (I travel a lot and often have info that I need to access when I am away). I do not like to store on a PC as I have had a pc die and had to have it forensically resurrected...not fun. Learned my lesson there. Peace.
  4. Food for though on documenting valuables... I keep digital video of valuables. I have a copy in the safe, but I also have zipped, encrypted copies stored on an FTP site so that I can access then from anywhere (I travel a lot and often have info that I need to access when I am away). I do not like to store on a PC as I have had a pc die and had to have it forensically resurrected...not fun. Learned my lesson there. Peace.
  5. GW...I am with Vicki on this. No need for the personal attack. In the past 2 years + , I have seen some great info from Beavah. Keep it scout like... Peace.
  6. Joni, With 5 kids 8 and under (2 of them are 15 month old twin boys), a single income, I can relate. The cost of the course is certainly a matter of perspective. It was a challenge for me to come up with the $ for the course. I can think of a lot of things that $250 would do for my family. It was really a family decision with my wife and I to squeeze that out of our budget. I did not know about the scholarships at the time. If they had any participants in my course that were using a scholarship...I will tell you that none of the participants were any the wiser that I knew of. I
  7. OGE, I have to admit...when i read..."The red berets were cool, they looked sharp and I loved them, of course it took a real man with verve, panache and moxie to carry it off, but it can be done... " I did laugh out loud. Not at you, but with you. I was in a corporate training class yesterday and one of the younger managers made an off hand remark at the Director sitting next to me and said..."It takes some kind of guy to wear a pink shirt". I was thinking (as Rich replied the same...)..."It take a guy that has a lot of self confidence!" Ya know what they said in return.
  8. Lee, Welcome aboard as an adult scouter. The knots that are most important to me ...are the ones that I have been able to give away or nominate folks for. I have a few myself. The one I like the most personally is my Eagle. I kept goimg and got 5 palms and a year or two ago found out that I sould wear the palms on my knot. Some folks will say that seeking after knots is not true scouting or something like that. Others will say that they are there to motivate folks in an effort to further scouting efforts. I remember a quote that Napoleon Bonaparte is credited with..."A soldier will f
  9. Ok, it looks like we have pretty much exhausted the "Official BSA Knot" listing. How about a shot at the unofficial Scout Knots that are out there? I have seen bunches of these. I would be interested in seeing what everyone comes up with here. Let the games begin! Happy hunting!
  10. I think we have a final count...what do you all sat to...44? #1 - Air Scouting/Air Exploring ACE Award Knot #2 - Explorer Silver Award Knot, used for * Explorer/Air Explorer Silver Award * Explorer Achievement Award * Explorer G.O.L.D. Award * Explorer Scout Ranger Award (when its unique knot was dropped early one) * Air Scout/Air Explorer Ace Award (again, when its unique knot was dropped early on) #3 Arrow of Light Knot #4 - Silver World Award Knot #5 - Scoutmaster Award of Merit Knot (also used as or known as) * Varsity Scout Coach Award of Merit
  11. I am looking for ideas on what people have done to promote WB courses, recruiting efforts, and promotional efforts. I really want to try and do my part for our upcoming course to try and recruit participants for the course. I would warmly welcome comments and suggestions =) Peace.
  12. I don't care one way about the cost, I just need to budget it. 6 days off and way from kids and wife at about $40 a day...that is a deal =) Our WB is in the neighborhood of about $250 or so and I wanted to get a take on what the norm is there. Granted with 5 kids, I have to budget that out as far in advance as I can. Now if is less, that is good too. Again, just trying to get a take on it is all. Peace.
  13. #37 - Webelos Den Leader Knot [Yes, Yes...I was wondering when someone would catch the WDL one =) ]
  14. In regards to "Inappropriate Adult Knots", I have seen a Wood Badge Knot, but never seen anyone wear them. Has anyone seen that and what reactions have you seen on that. (I know that there is a "Sea Badge Knot" and have heard folks say that they thought there should be a "Wood Badge Knot". Personally, I don't share that, but am curious. Peace.
  15. Do all WB participants including Staff pay the same amount? I guess I am asking if the Staff pays just as much to be on staff to help out with the course.
  16. The count...? looks like we are now up to 36 with at least 7 more out there. #1 - Air Scouting/Air Exploring ACE Award Knot #2 - Explorer Silver Award Knot, used for * Explorer/Air Explorer Silver Award * Explorer Achievement Award * Explorer G.O.L.D. Award * Explorer Scout Ranger Award (when its unique knot was dropped early one) * Air Scout/Air Explorer Ace Award (again, when its unique knot was dropped early on) #3 Arrow of Light Knot #4 - Silver World Award Knot #5 - Scoutmaster Award of Merit Knot (also used a
  17. ScoutDadof5

    Knot Me

    Hmmm...Interesting...not 100% sure really, but I'll give you my thought on it. But I have to admit that when I recently moved, I stripped all the knots and asundry patches off my uniform shirt before starting to attend my sons Pack. I did sign up to be a leader, but I did not want to steal any thunder from the existing leaders. At one meeting, the leaders started chatting afterwards about the knots and how they wanted to get this one and that one, etc. They asked me if I had any and I just replied "A few". Now my wife piped in and said..."Get outta here! Here has a bunch!" (actually
  18. The count...? looks like we are now up to 31. #1 - Air Scouting/Air Exploring ACE Award Knot #2 - Explorer Silver Award Knot, used for * Explorer/Air Explorer Silver Award * Explorer Achievement Award * Explorer G.O.L.D. Award * Explorer Scout Ranger Award (when its unique knot was dropped early one) * Air Scout/Air Explorer Ace Award (again, when its unique knot was dropped early on) #3 Arrow of Light Knot #4 - Silver World Award Knot #5 - Scoutmaster Award of Merit Knot (also used as or known as) * Varsity
  19. ...If it looks like a duck, Smells like a duck, walks like a duck... ...its probably a duck. Until I see anything that really substantiates this as a true and bonafide situation (nobody has so far), I don't think it is anything but ...bait. I am not biting. Peace.
  20. A few years back, I worked on staff at Philmont at the Base camp. On our off days, we could pretty much go whereever we wanted on the property. It was not unusualy to hitch a ride somewhere and hike in the last mile or two. On one occassion, I was headed up to Baldy Town. The road is only a few miles away. I was headed up for dinner there with friends who were staffing that camp. Seeing as that it had been scorching hot, we stopped in Cimmaron at the Grocery store first and picked up a few watermelons - the biggest I could find. I pu those into a backpack and carried those up along w
  21. Is there a way to cook more than 1 type of food in a dutch oven at a time? I am new to this and purchasing several at a shot looks a bit expensive. Just wondering if there is a way to cook a whole meal in one. I might buy a larger one instead if I can. Thanks!
  22. On the Meany award, no telling. I have no idea what the qualifications are there. That could totally be bonafide. In regards to the Silver Buffalo, i am guessing he may have mistaken that for something else. If I saw it on an individuall I knew or were aquanted with, I might say ..."Is that the Silver Buffalo knot?" My guess is that he might think it is something else. If they were 25 and said yes, I would likely say, I haven't seen that in the council news. Can you give me some details so we can get it into the Council newsletter? I am sure you can see where that might go on it own
  23. How do you keep up with this info? I recently had to come up with a lot of this info. I am in the American Legion as well, and they have a Community Organization Award and in working on that, there are a ton of requirements, but it put me to digging up the info. Now I have lived in 6 different councils in the past 10 years and I find that many councils do not have records more than 3 years back and forget about 10 years back. As such, i have compiled much of the info through digging, calls, and emails, but what is the best way to keep this stuff organized? Any suggestions?
  24. I am assisting a Wolf Den leader with the weekly meetings. In looking at the program helps...honestly, they are a bit thin. In some instances the suggestions are just not appropriate. We have a number of boys that are ADHD and quite a handful and physical activities (involving contact between the scouts) almost always takes a turn for the worst, so we avoid that. With the recent recall of the recognition totems, we tried doing "Dream Catchers" as interin totems as a den activity. It was a great idea and ties into the monthly theme nicely, but it was a bit of a fiasco. Can you imagine
  25. I recently submitted a nomination for a local scouter for the District Award of Merit. Last night I had the pleasure of seeing that individual recieve that award. It was quite a thrill to see that. They have worked hard with little thought to recognition and very deserving of the honor. It made me quite happy to know that my nomination helped recognize thier efforts. They were quite surprised too =)
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