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Second method: Use "GOOP", stick anything together adhesive. Two patches, don't even have to be the same size/shape. Take a small length of cord, fray out the ends. Small amount of GOOP on the back of one patch, spread it around evenly. Lay the frayed ends into the GOOP to make an appropriate loop (make sure it will hang right side up!). Mash the second patch onto the first (back to back, natch). Squoosh the two patches together, clean up any ooze carefully. Place patch sandwich between two pieces of wax paper, put heavy book on top and leave for about an hour. Alcohol will clean

That's the attitude I like.... It WILL be a great trip... not waiting til after to judge how great the trip was or wasn't. It WILL be a great trip!!

Is Leupold & Stevens still in business? Good solid equipment. My L & S compass is still pointing north, and the degree ring is very accurate, declination settable.

Use a big needle. Quadruple a heavy thread thru the needle eye. Whip stitch sew two patches back to back. Include a loose loop of thread, about one inch long, for button hanging in your stitching, make sure loop thread is twisted together. Hang on pocket button, turn over for other patch. Twofer.

"BUY water? In seperate little bottles?? In a store??? Are you crazy? NOBODY would EVER do that!" ((this CocaCola VP is now selling propane in Arlen))

Keep'em coming! Concerning Rabbit Raising.... The old one did seem to be about raising for meat, "market rabbits" as they are called. Soon-to-be-Life son raises our lagomorph friends for pets and show. He (and mom!) have earned many ribbons at shows sponsored by 4H, county fairs, Rabbit Breeders Associations. He has learned about public presentation, genetics, hygiene, gardening (manure!), construction (a new barn/shed), finances, nutrition, care for a living thing (many, many, actually), acceptance of death and the pride of accomplishment from hard work. The "AHA" moment for me, the d

A corrolary to the 121 MB discussion is: Why only those 121? I have been told that Irving regularly culls those MBs that are less popular (?less than ten awarded in a given year?) and institutes new MBs, as tastes change and new skills and technologies evolve. Notably Computer Science, Composites, etc. But how 'bout Blacksmithing? Is that only to be included in Metalworking? Phillipine Scouts (according to my research) still awards a Blacksmithing badge. Could a Scout earn that? (by correspondance?) Even if a MB is "obsolete" it is never "eliminated" , according to one source.

Let's see now... 121 MB, divided by 3, that's 41 rows. Allow 2" per row, that's, umm, 82 ". One long, drag-on-the-ground sash. Or two sashes. Custom make a four across sash, that's 31 rows, 62" long, not including the pointy bottom and shoulder curve. I hope our over acheiver Scout is tall.

Planting a tree as a remembrance or memorial is an excellent thing. I've seen and participated in such several times, most recently in memory of one of our Troop's adult leaders. I too think $1500 is a mite rich for a stripling tree. The plum we planted was about $85 , 3 years old. We added a small plaque in concrete block and a teak and wought iron bench for another $250. All installation was volunteer. This was not a Scout project, purse, but involved many folks who had known the Scout leader, and our Meeting. I guess the ERI is trying to promote a fund raising for themselves and

Once upon a time, I went camping with some friends. We decided we needed to go someplace new, someplace none of us had ever been before, but that was not too challenging. We figured 6 ,7 miles in, about the same out might be about right. One of us picked up "Guide to Trails in the Otter Creek Wilderness". Well, that was a place we all knew by reputation, but, strangely enough, altho we were all experienced hiker/campers (ex Scouts, AYH tour leaders), had never been to. Decided. OK, He plans the meals, he picks up the food and supplies, she borrows the tents, he plans the route. I ended up

The amount is not "insignificant", niether is the "principle" involved. Here in the Old Line State, the sales tax is 6%, that's $3.00 on a $50. purchase. Three burgers at the King. Pursue it.

A better question: When was Bugler not considered a PoR appropriate for any rank? I've known active Buglers and really inactive Chaplain Assistants, and Troop Librarians who were all considered good to go for rank. I thought all listed PoR (possible exception: Assistant Patrol Leader) were appropriate. Is there a master list or something?

In your conversation with CSE, might point out the extra expense accrued by the action of the reimbursing staff: * time spent with unhappy volunteer. * Loss of FoS or other contribution. * Extra postage, paper, check printing, bookkeeping, etc. when CSE orders apology letter and new check and policy standard written and adopted and ordered. * Has this happened before? How many other unspoken unhappy unsatisfied Scouters are there out there? * Was the missing tax payment really absorbed by the Council coffers? I remember a movie (Richard Pryor?) about a creative accountant who ammass

Whoa ther, big fella... slow down, calm yourself.... "...is old the size" ? Very nice... Quantity discounts, perhaps? Outfit the whole Troop?

In as much as God is "all purpose", here is our "all purpose" grace/blessing/prayer.... Dear Lord, we are about to go canoeing/have another busy day at CSDC/begin hiking/rock climbing/white water rafting. In a short while, we will be very busy. Please forgive us if we should forget about you. Please do not forget about us. Amen.

NB::: Make sure everything is installed right side up.

Almost there... Little Bennett Regional Park, Clarksburg , MD (Quote from the website)http://www.montgomeryparks.org/enterprise/park_facilities/little_bennett/little_bennett_campground.shtm#camper_ready Camper Ready Camping Come enjoy the great outdoors without making a huge investment in gear! If you're thinking about camping, but don't want to make the investment in equipment to try it, then we have just what you need. Camper Ready Equipment is now available at Little Bennett Campground. For $25 per night (two night minimum) plus the site fee, your campsite will come pre-set

Creative, very creative. And probably wrong headed. Spouse accountant sez, in our state, at least, sales tax exception (note the term) must be claimed at the point of sale, not after the fact at the end of the year. If Council wished to claim it's non-profit tax exception status, you should have been given a copy of the appropriate certificate to show at the point of sale. Accountant spouse sez (opinion!) you are within your rights to NOT pay a contribution not of your choice. Mebbe a call to the Council Scout Executive is in order. In our Council, I have had reimbursments put off for M

Never hurts to try. Libraries are an untried resource for Scouts. For rank advancenment research. For community outreach. Check with the Media Specialist (old title: Librarian) and see if the Cub Pack could sponsor a Pinewood Derby in the library lobby. Troop set up a demo campsite on the front lawn. Venturers sponsor a high adventure expo: Rock climbing demo, wwrafting, etc. Service projects. Eagle and other... Sure, offer to donate some books: a HB, a FB, set of MBbooks. Maybe a reprint of BP's stuff, or his biography. Even if Boys' Life is not the most popular mag on the rac

So, ASM59, as they say in Louisiana... How's by you? Did your Council receive your adult application accompanied by a $ten check? Even if your DE is ADHD and misplaces stuff, the Council office should be able to affirm/deny your application arrival and you should know if the check gets cashed. Then, you say you attended the Commish Training, so you have a graduation card, yes? Council should have a copy of that. If not, you can send them a copy With all those chickens lined up, you can approach the District Commish and say "here I am, ready to go." Ask to attend the Commish comittee

Yep, our Troop sells Franklins... A Wreatha Franklin... Oops...

Sell Crawford Texas to the Saudis.

High demand... Wiemar Republic.

"...24/7 flags..." McDonald's roofs, Checker's, etc. Hi Hal...

Plastic coated clothes line I say no. Too stff and unyeilding. Wire line, definitely no-no. The preferred is the cotton wrapped braided stuff. Think unseeing personages from Venice. Next, the 2 inch hemp anchor hawser. (see SeaScout Manual for splicing instructions). Just kidding....