ManyIrons 10 Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 This past weekend I attended a local high school graduation. While there, I saw 5 of the 7 young men who were in my Bear Den, graduate. Talk about doing the time warp. It was great to see them all in one place again, but it was also a bit of a shock. The energetic little boys with their sing-song voices that I remember so well were now tall, composed, young men, clutching their high school diplomas ready to head off to college. Where did those 10 years go? Sadly two of the boys moved away and out of touch. Of the 5 remaining, only 2 stayed in Scouting. On a positive note, both of them reached Eagle and Im proud to say I was the SM at both of their courts of honor. I like to think that someday, after Ive done the Boy Scout thing Id like to go back and be a den leader again. I imagine that the wisdom Ive (hopefully) gained working with older boys would be of good use with the younger ones. Maybe Im kidding myself, maybe Im just being nostalgic, maybe Im just getting old. Still I like thinking about it. Somehow it makes me feel better -- and perhaps a little younger. Link to post Share on other sites
SemperParatus 1 Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 "What most persons consider as virtue, after the age of 40 is simply a loss of energy." - Voltaire I too am dreading those darn high school graduation ceremonies. Link to post Share on other sites
OldGreyEagle 5 Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Now, Class, repeat after me All right boys, are you ready for today's lesson? Yes, B-P Then listen to your teacher. Repeat after me... I won't grow up. I won't grow up. I don't wanna go to school. I don't wanna go to school. Just to learn to be a parrot Just to learn to be a parrot And recite a silly rule. And recite a silly rule. If growing up means it would be Beneath my dignity to climb a tree I'll never grow up, never grow up, never grow u-p Not me. Not I. Not me. Not me. I won't grow up I won't grow up I don't wanna wear a tie I don't wanna wear a tie Or a serious expression Or a serious expression In the middle of July! In the middle of July! And if it means I must prepare To shoulder burdens with a worried air... I'll never grow up, never grow up, never grow u-p Not me! Not I. Not me. So there! Never gonna be a man... I won't! Like to see somebody try... And make me! Anyone who wants to try... And make me Turn into a man. Catch me if you can! I won't grow up I won't grow up I will never even try I will never even try I will do what B-P tells me I will do what B-P tells me And I'll never ask him why! And I'll never ask him why! We won't grow up! We won't grow up! We will never grow a day! We will never grow a day! And if someone tries to make us And if someone tries to make us We will simply run away! We will simply run away! I won't grow up. I won't grow up. No, I promise that I won't No, I promise that I won't I will stay a boy forever I will stay a boy forever And be banished if I don't. And be banished if I don't. And Neverland will always be The home of youth and joy and liberty! I'll never grow up, never grow up, never grow u-p Not me, not me, not me, not me, not me... No, sir! Remember, you may get old, but you never ever have to grow up Now, I have to get home, where are those directions? Here they are "... Second star to the right and straight on til morning" Link to post Share on other sites
purcelce 11 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Hey Manyirons....your not getting old...you are old...welcome to the geezer side of the house Link to post Share on other sites
ManyIrons 10 Posted May 25, 2005 Author Share Posted May 25, 2005 Ouch! And that ladies and gentlemen comes from a guy I attend church with. purcelce, I'll see ya on Sunday. Look for me on the other side of the sanctuary -- you know, the young side Link to post Share on other sites
hops_scout 9 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I dont know if he can see across the church that far. He'd better have his strong glasses on! Link to post Share on other sites
purcelce 11 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Ahh MI you know you love me On Sunday I'll save you a seat up front Link to post Share on other sites
packsaddle 753 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 It's astounding, time is fleeting, Madness... takes its toll, But listen closely, not for very much longer, I've got to keep control. Link to post Share on other sites
ManyIrons 10 Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 purcelce, yeah right. Remember you've got to sit up front in order to save one! Besides, I'm not sure I can walk that far. (This message has been edited by ManyIrons) Link to post Share on other sites
purcelce 11 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Hey Many.... The sad part is I turn 39 in two months...the saddest part is you can't remember 39 Oh Lord please forgive me.... As for saving seats...I'll meet you in the middle Link to post Share on other sites
Lynda J 10 Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 I may have to grow older but they darn sure can't make me grow up. Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki 11 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 I remember doing the Time Warp Drinking those moments when The blackness would hit me And the void would be calling Vicki Link to post Share on other sites
packsaddle 753 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Let's do the Time Warp again, Let's do the Time Warp again. So, would you be Magenta? The guys liken me to Riff Raff (and I'm not insulted). Time to go to the lab and see what's on the slab. Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki 11 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 You're spaced out on sensation Yep, that would be me, Riff... Link to post Share on other sites
packsaddle 753 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 With a bit of a mind flip, You're into the time slip, And nothing can ever be the same... I think it's time for me to take a jump to the left, and a step to the ri-i-i-ghhht. Later Link to post Share on other sites
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