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Who was in the Boy Scouts?

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us Offline CMUtuba

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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #30 on: April 20, 2013, 11:02:46 PM
I started in cub scouts and ended up getting my Eagle in 2007. After a few years away from scouting, I got bored and this year will be my third working at summer camp. Sure is a fun job, but I think this is the last year for me. I have to join the real world eventually.


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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #31 on: April 20, 2013, 11:19:29 PM
For some reason I was not allowed in :think:
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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #32 on: April 20, 2013, 11:20:59 PM
I was a Cub Scout and then a Webelo.  Quit for sports and hanging with my buddies who weren't into scouting.

Now my boy is a Tiger, and I'm his Asst. Den Leader.  Hoping he stays with it till Eagle, so that I can stay involved, too.  ;)


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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #33 on: April 20, 2013, 11:38:01 PM
I was a cub for a few years. I quit for another organization (some Christian fraternity) where I continued camping etc but there wasn't any paramilitary spirit. I would continue otherwise. My first encounter with a Victorinox was in the cubs but I only had a Camillus four blade folder.


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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #34 on: April 20, 2013, 11:41:48 PM
I was a Cub Scout, Weblo, Boy Scout and Explorer. Never mad Eagle though.
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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #35 on: April 21, 2013, 01:08:18 AM
I was in scouts from age 12 to 14. I didn't really fit in but it was OK. We had some fun, went on some trips, learned some things. Don't know the names of the ranks in english, I was in the Wolves squad and was ( :think: ) squadron chief lieutenant ( :think: ) for a year with my copper arrow. The troop got dissolved due to lack of sufficient members. Kids downtown you see. I don't know if I'd have continued anyways. And that's all :D 
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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #36 on: April 21, 2013, 01:21:13 AM
I was in the cubs back in the 80s. Itchy shorts, socks and jumper.  All rounded off with a silly cap. Still had a great time as a cub even making a sixer.


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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #37 on: April 21, 2013, 02:53:18 AM
For some reason I was not allowed in :think:
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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #38 on: April 21, 2013, 05:22:13 AM
For some reason I was not allowed in :think:
:rofl: I wonder why?

our explorer post had the ladies in it. They went to Philmont scout ranch with us for 3 weeks and went thru Rayado too.  :salute: :salute:
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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #39 on: April 21, 2013, 05:36:24 AM
I was in the Boy Scouts for quite awhile but many moons ago! :D


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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #40 on: April 21, 2013, 06:33:35 AM
My son was a Cub then a Weblo, I was an Assistant Den Leader had some good times. It can be a good program for some boys.


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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #41 on: April 21, 2013, 07:27:46 AM
Completed my Eagle Rank in 1999.  :salute:

Like you said, Pacu, there are many things I miss about Scouts, but the biggest is probably camping out every month.  My oldest son will be able to join Tiger Cubs next year; I can't wait to get back into Scouting.  :tu:


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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #42 on: April 21, 2013, 07:34:53 AM
Cub Scouts up to getting my Eagle in 2005. Also spent a good chunk of time with OA and got Brotherhood, was up for Vigil several times, but never got it. Oh well, I have zero regrets.  I loved all my time there.

I've had many conversations with guys from my patrol on how much we miss it. I wouldn't mind doing scoutmaster or assistant scoutmaster some day, we'll see.

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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #43 on: April 21, 2013, 07:53:49 AM
Cub Scouts up to getting my Eagle in 2005. Also spent a good chunk of time with OA and got Brotherhood, was up for Vigil several times, but never got it. Oh well, I have zero regrets.  I loved all my time there.

I've had many conversations with guys from my patrol on how much we miss it. I wouldn't mind doing scoutmaster or assistant scoutmaster some day, we'll see.

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i got into OA as it was a necessary step but i never really got into it like my friends. They'd go all out with the indian effects. I was more into Explorer and Venture scouting. Our Explorer post was a non-offical offical post. Figure that one out.  ::) 

Went to Philmont several times...did Rayado there...i want to go back one day before i get too old to summit Mt Phillips and Baldy again. I'm 38 now.. :facepalm:
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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #44 on: April 21, 2013, 08:59:28 AM
Went to Philmont several times...did Rayado there...i want to go back one day before i get too old to summit Mt Phillips and Baldy again. I'm 38 now.. :facepalm:

I made it to Philmont when I was 14... talk about an amazing experience.  :tu:  Mt. Phillips and Baldy were amazing, but standing on top the Tooth of Time was the most memorable for me.  :)


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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #45 on: April 21, 2013, 09:17:37 AM
Fish camp and ute meadows were my favourite camps. Some of those backwoods rayado campsites were awe inspiring but secretive.
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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #46 on: April 21, 2013, 09:25:56 AM
Fish camp and ute meadows were my favourite camps. Some of those backwoods rayado campsites were awe inspiring but secretive.

Well said.  :)  Wouldn't trade that experience for anything.


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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #47 on: April 21, 2013, 10:27:05 AM
I spent my youth in Scouts. Made Eagle in 85. Was Asst. then Scoutmaster. Health took me away in 96. Never was lucky enough to have kids so I help my nephew. He made Order of the Arrow last week. -proud Uncle--

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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #48 on: April 22, 2013, 12:04:17 AM
Anyone ever get sent for a left handed smoke shifter when you went camping? That was an initiation task when I was a Boy Scout. We always sent the new guys looking for it and yes, sadly, I was one of them :facepalm:
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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #49 on: April 22, 2013, 12:49:15 AM
Our leaders would see how much we retained by loading us up in the back of a truck, drive out into the middle of the deep east texas piney woods at night and dump us off with a map and compass. Find your way back..there is the first marker.  Trial by fire. Orienteering merit badge training.  >:D

Also they would give you two matches for a whole weeks worth of camping. Wilderness survival merit badge. Protip...bug spray is an awesome firestarter in wet weather. ;)

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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #50 on: April 22, 2013, 03:29:52 AM
I was aScout, made Eagle in 1997.  My troop was actually one of the oldest in the US, we were authorized to wear a 75 year tab under our troop number since 1993.  I attended the 1993 National Jamboree, and many different camps throughout the US.  One of the neatest was Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco.  Its claim to fame?  It's better known as Camp Crystal Lake from the original Friday the 13th!  :ahhh  As to left-handed smoke shifters, that was mild.  If you want to know just how much duct tape it takes to keep a Tenderfoot attached to a wall in a cabin for over an hour, I'm your man.  :D  "Hazing builds character" seemed to be our leader's motto.......
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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #51 on: April 22, 2013, 08:15:21 AM
Anyone ever get sent for a left handed smoke shifter when you went camping? That was an initiation task when I was a Boy Scout. We always sent the new guys looking for it and yes, sadly, I was one of them :facepalm:

Most susessful version of that was to send someone off for a 'long stand'. 

"Billy, can you go to the Quartermaster and ask him for a long stand please?"

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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #52 on: April 22, 2013, 04:09:51 PM
Cubs and then Scouts, then returned as an adult where I've been a Scout Leader, Group Scout Leader and am currently a Cub Leader.


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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #53 on: April 22, 2013, 07:12:34 PM
For some reason I was not allowed in :think:

You would be these days Chrissy, most Scout groups started letting in girls years ago.  For some reason the Girl Guides have never followed suit and let boys join up. :shrug:
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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #54 on: April 22, 2013, 08:25:19 PM
For some reason I was not allowed in :think:

You would be these days Chrissy, most Scout groups started letting in girls years ago.  For some reason the Girl Guides have never followed suit and let boys join up. :shrug:
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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #55 on: April 22, 2013, 08:40:44 PM
Missed this thread before.  :think:

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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #56 on: April 23, 2013, 10:04:54 AM
Never been in Boy Scouts :P But I'm still a Seacadet  :salute:
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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #57 on: April 23, 2013, 10:06:43 AM
I never was a boy scout, at that time I was Scouting Girls.  :D
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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #58 on: April 23, 2013, 02:03:01 PM
I never was a boy scout, at that time I was Scouting Girls.  :D
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Re: Who was in the Boy Scouts?
Reply #59 on: April 23, 2013, 02:15:24 PM
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