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Got here late (pant pant), sorry... As in much questionable behavior, three things are to be considered: the intention, the perception, and the reception. Others may never know the 'doers' true intention. The doer may not even be able to admit to it. Unconscious stuff may lead up to the action. This often involves deep psychologic stuff that ordinary Scout leaders might not want to delve in, probably don't even need to consider. But ultimately it is the act itself that will SHOW the intention. Sexual interest? Mere affection? Just congratulations? Centering attention? Which leads

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Oh My, I forgot... Y'all GOT to go out and find/buy/rent/netflix: The Worlds Fastest Indian Stars Anthony Perkins. Motorcycles. Pursueing your dream. Overcoming obstacles. Way Opening. Age is not a problem but an advantage. God will provide. Have Faith. FAST motorcycles.

1965.... After my Gmoms death, my dad and his brothers were going to sell the old farm. Dad says "you ought to go over there and just see whats left of the old place". And so I do. Took along a buddy of mine for company on the adventure. Found old tractor parts, shovels, rakes, rotten away rabbit cages, And in the back of the barn, behind some hay bales... a Motorcycle. A Big Motorcycle. Looked like it was built of cast iron. Big yellow "X" on the tank. Whao, we said and dragged it out. Cotton cord tires rotting off the rims. Straight handle bars with no curve at all. Exposed lifters

The church fathers (and mothers) were discussing which translation of the Bible should be the standard to use in the Sunday School. After all, one should avoid confusing the children. Should we use "consider the ant, thou sluggard" or "think about the ant, you lazy bones"? New International Version? Standard Revised? Good News Bible? An old respected Deacon was consulted. He replied "King James, of course. If it's good enough for Jesus, it's good enough for me." So: Which is the Authority? The printed word or the author of those words or the editor of the printing of those words...

"Fascinating, Captain" And Bones and Kirk smile and wink at each other as Spock gets contemplative...

"Brainwashing" I have come to the conclusion that we teach our children, either actively thru instruction OR passively by example (rather we realize it or not) a religion that they will either ACCEPT or REBEL against. That is THEIR role/duty and they will do one or the other, whether they consciously choose, it will happen. Accept Christ? Become a Wiccan? Om nio rengeyo? (Buddhist chant) They will pick up or discard what is useful, trendy, popular, logical, easy, available, but first they will see the religion of their upbringing. Ku Klu Klansmen have become Jews. Taoists have become Ch

My home Troop is sponsored by a Methodist Church. We have at least six different faiths represented therein. Our Chaplains Aide last year was from a Jewish family. He didn't come to Scout Sunday at the Methodist church, but he did some Chaplainy things thru the year. Our latest new member is Hindu. The only concern so far is how to respect the familly's dietary concerns on camp trips. (purely vegetarian. Wouldn't hurt any of us). It is a learning experience. I am Commishing a new Troop and Pack sponsored by an Islamic organization (not yet a full fledged mosque. A real learning exp

(((mechanical breathing sounds))) Imperial Senate as CO? Bobcat... Wolf... At-At... Bear... Wookielos? " Akela... I am your... FATHER!" " Pinewood Sand Crawler Races? " Duty to THE FORCE and PLANET Awards? " Is Belt Loop or no Belt Loop... Is No suspender" Don't forget Jabba the Pizza (oops, wrong movie)

Search out the old radio skit done by Jack Benny and Mel Blanc ("voice of Bugs Bunny"). With some CS talent, or adult talent, you might recreate it with suitable background. In synopsis, it runs something like this: Jack plays a tourist and stops to ask directions. The Mexican fellow says: "south" "Say, whats your name, signor?" "SYE" "Your name is Sye?" "Si" "And we should go south?" "Si" "Is the road rough?" "So-so" "Do you have a family?" "Si" " Any brothers or sisters? "Si" "Well, what are their names? "Sue" "You have a sister named Sue? "Si" "An

"Scouting is like a box of chocolates... You never know just what you'll git." Units/leaders that 'alledgedly' don't follow the 'official' BSA program: The poor DE is judged by how the number of Scouts and Units rises and falls in his District. Will he be quick to reccommend the Charter or membership be pulled? On the other hand, we have the poor case of Chicago Area Council and it's camps. Do the LDS folks follow ALL of the "program" or just what they need? The BSA program is what one sees it as being. Is it the 'Handbook' or the 'Fieldbook' or the raft of 'long versions' of the

CoL should check the definition behind "A Scout Is Obedient" and bite their bullet and obey the law as set forth by the duly elected government of their home town. They need to find a new home and get on with the work of serving the youth of the city. Any body ever thought of PAYING a CM or SM to help set up and run an inner city Pack/Troop? Seems to me that a volunteer CM or SM might be hard to come by in a disadvantaged neighborhood. And ditto all the above about Mr. Zeiger. (he lives in Washington State??)

??? The sound of the broom used in "curling"?

Toy or history lesson or target practice or engineering challenge or potential weapon? Check out the Scout participation in the National Punkin' Chunkin' Championships... How far can a hand made mechanism "toss" a pumpkin? Trebuchet or Onager or 40' pnuematic tube... Bridgeville Delaware... http://www.punkinchunkin.com Look for "Chuck B's Photos (part 2)" Pics # MGO0727 et al.

Don't forget the parents... Inspire yourselves with watching "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" Skits and silly songs and running jokes... Killer rabbits and Tim the Enchanter can be your friends... Dumdededumdumdum... We're knights of the round table, we dance when 'er we're able and imitate Clark Gable....

Nobody likes everthing... Let's see now,which is prefferred? "Wanna go on a hike?" "Go take a hike!" "Hike up them shorts!" "Let's take a hike." "Hike!" (pneumatically distended leatherized oblate spheroid appears in hand). usw.

A lot of excellent Ideas... You might invite the Scout Troop(s) that your Ws bridge over to. Do you have any Den Chiefs? Good time to recruit them from the Troops nearby. The 'hero worship' factor can really work in your favor with a couple of Boy Scouts to help with the Cub activities. KiS MiF YiS

Hiya, Hiya Hiya... Reeeead all about it... Get yer paper here... EEEEleven Eagle Scouts in the same Court of Honor, Been together since Cubs... Viking Patrol makes good... Reeeeead all about it... http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/18/AR2008011803722.html 19 January 2008 Washington Post page A1.

Recent history.... I was watching the Scouts begin the meeting with the usual color guard entry, and I did something I hadn't done before. I paid close attention to the APPEARANCE of the flags. Here's what I discovered: 1))The Troop flag was the ORIGINAL flag that was used when I was a Scout in the same Troop, and it was really the worse for wear. I later went to the CC and spoke of getting a new Troop flag for the Troop to use and maybe retire the old one to a display case, with it's signatures and history mentioned. He was surprised that it was as old as it obviously was, and liked m

WWJD

Capture the Flag (adult version/international politics not withstanding) is a cool game. Almost any 'wide game' is. But the object/goal is not to ELIMINATE your opponent, merely to best them. Strategy, tactics, teamwork, vision, observation, knowledge of your opponent, knowledge of the ground all come in to play and are developed thereby. Ltag, Pball the goal is too close to the real type of 'point and shoot'. One is not shooting a target to improve ones skill. Ones goal is to KILL the other guy. Fill 'em with paint or low wattage ruby light. Gain skill, confidence and experience and fear co

My interpretation of the aforementioned regulation (and it's intent) is not so much the chance of injury as the promotion of war like games. Shot gun skeet, .22 rifle, BB air gun, sling shot and archery TARGET shooting is all still allowed. Even encouraged. But Paintball etc. is a simulation of warfare. The desired intent is to hit a target, NOT to pretend to KILL your opponent. Hence the differentiation and ban. All the above instruments and sport CAN be used to injure, but NOT in the allowed activity. Pball, Ltag are each intended to play act the "game" of war. I would not favor a

Ditto the FOS presentaions. It shouldn't feel ike a timeshare come-on. A QUICK reminder is all. AoL? See if the District OA Ceremony team can do a "show", always wow's our Cubs.

Ah yes, Red Green's solution to every problem (real or not)... Duct Tape. Search these forums, if you dare, and see the many uses (and misuses) of that noble commodity. Is the man still a Scout Leader?

Since the cherces have been opened, I'll have to nominate my father, who played semi-pro softball as a catcher, ONE HANDED. Lost his left arm up to the shoulder in a construction accident before he met my mom, and according to my Uncle, could out throw and out hit many men in his league with the normal equipment. I watched him when he helped coach my Cub Scout softball league and marveled at his manipulation of glove and ball. Catch the ball, toss it in the air slightly, drop the glove, catch the ball and fire it to third base. mm- mm-mm. Sorry to say, all I have is his example and my Un