packsaddle 744 Posted September 5, 2018 I have to admit that I was completely surprised when my son (an Eagle) who now lives in a location where Scouting is not very visible...announced that #1 grandson was joining the Cubs. So I dragged out my old uniform and stuff and started thinking about how I could help. This boy is a perfect match for Scouts and I'm hoping he'll stick with it. A lot depends on those first experiences and, of course, some kind of instant gratification, lol. He lusts after the status of being allowed to own and use a pocketknife and eager to master the skill and responsibility that comes with it. Game on! Anyway, it looks like I'm back after I thought it was over (quite literally, due to a close call with a heart surgeon). The Forums have evolved since I became inactive and since I feel like I'm entering for the first time, I decided to break the news here. See you 'round. Packsaddle 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagledad 2027 Posted September 5, 2018 Welcome back Pack. Barry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packsaddle 744 Posted September 5, 2018 Thanks, I'll be working with them this weekend. Thing is, this is the front end of the crop of grandchildren so it could be a long haul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RememberSchiff 2234 Posted September 5, 2018 Great news. Been some changes, but still one hour a week Welcome back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qwazse 3193 Posted September 5, 2018 Pack in the saddle, again!!!!! Always good to hear from you -- especially good to know you added to the cardiologists "success" tally! Thanks for being a role model for us youngns'. ;) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mashmaster 565 Posted September 5, 2018 Welcome back 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattR 1515 Posted September 5, 2018 Holy Tintinnabulation, Batman! Good news on the grandson and your good health. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevorum 24 Posted September 25, 2018 Hey there Pack! Congratulations on #1 grandson joining cubs! It'll be deja vu for you I suspect. I have three grandkids coming up on Cub age in a few years and I, too, am looking forward to the next Scouting chapter. Things have changed a lot in the last 15 years! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packsaddle 744 Posted September 25, 2018 Folks, Even this forum has changed. I'm having to climb that learning curve right now so bear with me. It turns out that two of the boys are entering the cubs, one at the entry level and the other one a little further along. They are just like boys always seem to have been - interested in knives, fire, food, gross stuff.....you all probably remember it well. The one thing I'm sad to report (and this will be relevant to everyone else as well), advanced age evidently hasn't allowed me to remain immune to all the childhood illnesses. My youngest grandsons seem to be 'sharing' with grandpa....if you get my drift. That's one aspect of 'doing it again' that I could live without, lol, but that's life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattR 1515 Posted September 25, 2018 Well, the forum has changed, scouting has changed, but the boys are still interested in knives, fire, food, gross stuff.... All is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuctTape 751 Posted September 26, 2018 speaking of food and gross stuff. What was the most gross food conconction you have seen boys put together... and actually liked it? I witnessed a boy make a salami&cheese sandwich with peanut butter. He exclaimed how good it was, so the rest of his patrol decided to try it. Apparently it was good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packsaddle 744 Posted October 12, 2018 Another test post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadamus 96 Posted October 12, 2018 Did your posts pass the test?! 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
