5 Minute blogs with tips on camping, the outdoors, and Scout Advancement.
1- Have you ever torn a shirt or pants on a camping trip? Ever lost a button or ruined a zipper? They will happen sooner or later. Trust me. Learn how to mend by hand sewing. Thread & a needle are all you need. A thimble helps. 2- Write about your own experience during this … Read more
I want to take a few moments & get a bit philosophical about Scouts. Scouting was invented by General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell. B-P for short. His military time showed him that effective scouting was a key to success for his troops. He wrote several books on the matter & trained British Army … Read more
I will keep putting posers out there. Doable questions for Scouts. The ones that take smart Scout Answers. 1- Parallel Circuits: R1 & R2 are in a circuit parallel to each other. Because both components are connected directly to the voltage source, the voltage across them will be the same. This voltage will … Read more
Hi, We have several things dangling. Let’s tackle a couple. 1- We looked at parallel & series electrical circuits. Different things happen in each type of circuit. We will look at both. Current is measured in Amps. Example – 2 Resistors in Series: R1 & R2 There is only one path for the … Read more
1- Let me share Scout Masters and Troop Committee Chair’s comments: “The main idea, as I see it, is to encourage the scout to pick an area of advancement that they want or need. Many of the merit badges that are required have items that can be done over time. Examples are Personal … Read more
I got the following feedback/question last night from a parent. “Is my Scout supposed to be using the info in these emails & posts to work on badges?” Let me take a few moments to explain. Our SM & Troop Committee Chair may want to add their comments. Below are my thoughts and understandings … Read more
1- Sometimes I sit down to do these Sit. Reps. and start typing. And I just watch where they go. I have made some notes of things I could cover and keep us in touch for many months. BUT I really, really would like to hear from each of you. What do you like? … Read more
1- The business end of the axe, in totality, is called the Head. The Bit is the cutting part and has sub parts called the Toe & the Heel. The Beard of the axe is between the Heel and the shoulder of the handle. The Eye is where the handle comes through the top of … Read more
From the old guy; Note: Different countries/cultures call the same part different things- ie: they use different words to mean the same thing even when we are using the language. 1- A while back I was asked what single thing I wanted to have if I was ever lost and in a survival situation. My … Read more
1: In interviewing your family, ask some of these questions: When & where were you born? How many states and countries have you ever visited? Which was the most fun? Interesting? Where did you learn the most? What was the culture like there? Music? Art? Cooking? (Hint: Best dish/recipe) Political hierarchy? Were you in Scouts … Read more