Woapalanne

They are getting more and more ridiculous. Our local airport just announced that we are going to have to remove our BELTS when we check in. Is there really an explosive that can be concealed in a bleepin' web BELT???

4 short sleeve and one long sleeve (I'm in the South). 3 shorts, 2 trousers, one cargo, one not. They all have the same knots, position, council, and OA stuff. Temp patches vary, though. One rather worn one is my camp work shirt, but I do have one 100% cotton ss shirt that is by far the best looking of the bunch. It comes out for special occasions only. No centennial stuff.

I've carried a pocket knife every day since I got one in Cub Scouts. That's all the way through school and college and ever since. Only exception is when I fly or go to the courthouse.

My saying is "If I have my pants on, I have my pocket knife. If not, I have my sgain dubh."

(And the silliest is the prohibition on pocket knifes when I board a cruise ship. But it's OK to have one in your luggage, which you access minutes after going through the detectors!)(This message has been edited by Woapalanne)

"the problem is that morse code, and Q codes are old school and rarely used today." Really? Haven't listened much on Amateur frequencies lately, have you?

I've used (and still do) Morse and Q codes to communicate - mostly DX - because it eases the language barrier. It's much more understandable than heavily accented English heard through interference and noise, and hearing English through the same when it's not your primary language.

It's not really a language, but it does require an interpreter when you don't know it. That's not a "language" strip, it's an "interpreter" strip.

And, yes, I have mine and will be wearing it at K2BSA at the next Jamboree.(This message has been edited by Woapalanne)

You mean the original poster's spelling prowess (is not special - or even adequate). )

""I don't see the difference between discrimination based on race and on sexual orientation," Feuer added."

Then he's blind.

There's a new one out: [ -- --- .-. ... . ] (Yes, it's official and I have it.)

Obviously some of the above are not OA. The shoulder loop is NOT useless; it keeps the sash in place - it was always slipping off when I wore the pre-1980 uniform to work in. It does the same for a merit badge sash for the youth.

Terrible plan. (If it really is a plan.) With all the talk about "protecting the brand", the surest way to destroy the brand is to eliminate the uniform.

As for eliminating knots - I seriously doubt it. Why discourage leader training and accomplishment?

I often wear the Scottish Balmoral, which is similar to a beret, but with a toorie). I also have a grey beret, earned. After reading

this, I really want a red beret. Anybody have an XL for sale?

"Was your husband a Scout as a youth? There are knots for the adult uniform for having earned Arrow of Light and Eagle. "

Don't forget the "youth religious award knot". That knot is also worn on leaders uniforms. And it doesn't have to be a Scout religious award.

We have them in South Carolina, too. They have a "BP" prefix.

http://www.scdmvonline.com/DMVNew/plategallery.aspx

..."HWMBO is Her Who Must Be Obeyed?"

Uh, no, it's not. "HWMBO" is "HE who must be obeyed" (a mythical creature).

The female of the species is "SWMBO" = "SHE who must be obeyed".

Good history, Stosh. I agree with the comment about Georgia flag. While certain folk complain about a Confederate military flag being flown on a military monument in MY state, the state next door displays a version of the Confederate National flag on every state building and no one comments. It's funny. (The emblem Georgia added to the Stars and Bars is the Georgia state seal.) Incidentally, the immediately prior Georgia flag was actually illegal. It contained a small replica of the U.S. "Stars and Stripes" on it, which violates the U.S. flag code.

However, the Army of Northern Virginia flag (which my ancestors fought under) is square, not rectangular, and differs from the popular flag of today by having a white border. It was designed by Gen. Beauregard. The rectangular one most often seen today was really the Naval ensign, but was used by some infantry units. It is well documented that there were a great variety of flags used by individual units. Sime rectangular, some square, some with borders, some not. Most were hand made.

The biggest problem I have with the popcorn is the minimum order price. It's very good, but it is ridiculous that I had to spend a minimum of $52 to support my grandson. (I made it a bit better by splitting an order with my son, GS's uncle).

But I AM supplied with all the popcorn I am going to need for the next 5 years!

"Civilians did not possess flags. Except on the battlefield where flags were carried, the only other flags displayed were on military and government garrisons/buildings/ships. "

That may have been true in the U.S.A. It most definitely was not true in the C.S.A. Interestingly, the U.S.A. used the same flag for National and military. The C.S.A. had a different flag for the military from the National flag.

Actually, Scouts do not have "color guards". As a former Color Guard commander, I have to point out that color guards are ALWAYS armed. Otherwise, how can they "guard" the colors?

Scouts are not supposed to be armed (even with symbolic or "parade" rifles) so therefore Scouts only have "flag details". And the proper command to retire a flag detail is "Detail, dismissed!"

"For example, to give the award the same recognition as the other top unit leader awards, the Cubmaster Award will become the Cubmasters Key and use the Scouters Key knot. The Cub Scouter and Pack Trainer Awards will use the Scouters Training Award knot."

Which is exactly the way it was when I was a Cubmaster. Except that they were simply "Scouter's Key" and "Scouter's Training Award". (Cubmasters are Scouters, too.) You could add the device if you wished, but most didn't unless they earned it in multiple programs, then they used multiple devices. Many didn't add the devices even then.

Come to the dork side.... we have pi.

"if those calling were handed a bill for $500 or so by first responders, people would be somewhat choosier about the calls for help they made. "

In some areas, they are billed.

Actually, jblake is correct. As a (former) Color Guard commander, I can assure you that a Color Guard is always armed. Always. Purpose is to protect - guard - the flag.

Scouts do not have Color Guards. They have flag details, or flag teams. The difference being that they are not armed, therefore not "guarding" the flag. They are detailed to perform the formal flag function (whether raising, lowering, presenting, etc.) as required.

As a flag detail, rather than a color guard, they have a greater leeway in the way they perform the function. The key must be respect for the flag, while following the Flag Code.(This message has been edited by Woapalanne)

A CUB scout (including Webelos) should wear it on the pocket flap, regardless of which shirt, blue or tan. It IS the highest award to which he is entitled, therefore goes on top. A BOY SCOUT wears it just below the pocket, as it pertains to the younger phase of Scouting. (That's why a tan shirt could have it either place - it depends on the phase of Scouting in which he is currently enrolled.)

So, no, a Webelos does not have a choice of where to wear the badge. His choice is which shirt - depending on the unit.(This message has been edited by Woapalanne)

Actually, "knickers" are NOT underwear in the U.S. They are male pants, usually of heavy material, that reach just below the knee and are gathered at the bottom. Usually worn with socks that come up to the bottom of the pants. (Look on old "Our Gang" movies.)

"Knickers" as underwear is strictly a British term. This is an American forum (although we welcome our British cousins, of course.).

" the constitution is just a set of suggestions to use if convenient and discard otherwise " THAT is the attitude of most of Washington and the source of most of our problems.

I wore the kilt part of the time at Jambo 2010. No problems. I often wear one on cruises for formal night, and the ladies love it. (It's the most strongly male apparel around.)

For those with no Scottish family connections, there are many other tartans available. Carolina Tartan, California, Texas Bluebonnet, U.S.A. tartan, Marine Corps Tartan, Confederate Memorial, and many others. Hunting Stewart is another that is traditionally acceptable for non-Scots.

Fad? That's hilarious; fads don't stay around for hundreds of years.