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WMR · 11-28-2008, 04:35 AM

I'm an Eagle Scout myself. My dad is also an Eagle.

Looking back on my time spent in Scouting, it was some of the greatest times of my life.

I've been thinking about getting back into Scouting now that I'm an adult...

Just wondered if anyone else has any experiences with Scouting.

GAC · 11-28-2008, 05:14 AM

I had a lot of fun in the Boy Scouts. I never advanced very far, as far as trying to earn badges. But other then a select few in the troop, a majority of us didn't. We were there more for the camp outs, Jamborees, and various other outdoor activities.

Our Scout Master was an ex-WW2 cigar chomping Marine. That certainly was a lot of fun.

RFS62 · 11-28-2008, 07:22 AM

I was 5 badges from Eagle and our troop disbanded. Scoutmaster got transferred on his job out of state, and nobody would take it over.

That was a big, big disappointment.

I really loved Scouting.

remdog · 11-28-2008, 08:34 AM

I flunked Cub Scouts. Who knew you could do that!?!

Rem

Caseyfan21 · 11-28-2008, 09:53 AM

I'm an Eagle scout. Had a lot of great memories from scouting and I think it's really an activity that takes a few years to fully appreciate the good effects it had on your life. I'm starting to realize just how important a lot of those lessons I learned were now that I'm about 5 years removed from earning my Eagle. Just the responsibilities of cooking, service projects, and other life skills were pretty cool for a young kid. I also did the high adventure week down in the Florida Keys too.

SeeinRed · 11-28-2008, 10:59 AM

I am also an Eagle Scout. I have a lot of good memories from summer camps and Natioanal Jamboree.

OldRightHander · 11-28-2008, 12:17 PM

Eagle here too. I haven't been involved for years though and at times I think I would like to get involved again if I can ever get enough time off the road. That was the best part of my upbringing.

jmcclain19 · 11-28-2008, 01:05 PM

I'm an Eagle Scout. I also spent 6 years working at a summer camp in Arizona - some of my best memories from growing up came from that camp, or various outings I was on during Scouting.

camisadelgolf · 11-28-2008, 03:43 PM

I got my Arrow of Light and quit. I just wasn't prepared enough, I guess.

paintmered · 11-28-2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camisadelgolf

I got my Arrow of Light and quit. I just wasn't prepared enough, I guess.

Same here. Scouting really wasn't for me.

MWM · 11-28-2008, 08:42 PM

My parents tried really hard, but it just didn't take with me. I never saw the value of what was being learned. I got to tenderfoot and then they caved and let me quit.

AmarilloRed · 11-28-2008, 09:54 PM

Cub Scout. Never made it through the Boy Scouts.

George Anderson · 11-28-2008, 10:19 PM

Eagle Scout here.

I could and still can start a fire with the best of em.

MilotheMayor · 11-28-2008, 10:32 PM

Been an Eagle Scout for about a year now.
On a related note, has any of you past scouts had the privilege to travel to and hike at Philmont, New Mexico?

GAC · 11-29-2008, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Anderson

Eagle Scout here.

I could and still can start a fire with the best of em.

Same here. Thank God for "Stop, Drop, and Roll" training.

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11-28-2008, 05:14 AM	#2
GAC What Me Worry? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Bellefontaine, Ohio Posts: 26,416	Re: Any Boy Scouts/Former Boy Scouts on RZ? I had a lot of fun in the Boy Scouts. I never advanced very far, as far as trying to earn badges. But other then a select few in the troop, a majority of us didn't. We were there more for the camp outs, Jamborees, and various other outdoor activities. Our Scout Master was an ex-WW2 cigar chomping Marine. That certainly was a lot of fun. __________________ "panic" only comes from having real expectations

11-28-2008, 07:22 AM	#3
RFS62 Hey Cubs Fans Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New York Posts: 16,567	Re: Any Boy Scouts/Former Boy Scouts on RZ? I was 5 badges from Eagle and our troop disbanded. Scoutmaster got transferred on his job out of state, and nobody would take it over. That was a big, big disappointment. I really loved Scouting. __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~ Mark Twain

11-28-2008, 08:34 AM	#4
remdog Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 7,943	Re: Any Boy Scouts/Former Boy Scouts on RZ? I flunked Cub Scouts. Who knew you could do that!?! Rem

11-28-2008, 09:53 AM	#5
Caseyfan21 Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,830	Re: Any Boy Scouts/Former Boy Scouts on RZ? I'm an Eagle scout. Had a lot of great memories from scouting and I think it's really an activity that takes a few years to fully appreciate the good effects it had on your life. I'm starting to realize just how important a lot of those lessons I learned were now that I'm about 5 years removed from earning my Eagle. Just the responsibilities of cooking, service projects, and other life skills were pretty cool for a young kid. I also did the high adventure week down in the Florida Keys too.

11-28-2008, 10:59 AM	#6
SeeinRed Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,182	Re: Any Boy Scouts/Former Boy Scouts on RZ? I am also an Eagle Scout. I have a lot of good memories from summer camps and Natioanal Jamboree.

11-28-2008, 12:17 PM	#7
OldRightHander Resident optimist Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: east of WOY Posts: 5,029	Re: Any Boy Scouts/Former Boy Scouts on RZ? Eagle here too. I haven't been involved for years though and at times I think I would like to get involved again if I can ever get enough time off the road. That was the best part of my upbringing. __________________ The contents of this post may be disseminated without the express written consent of the Cincinnati Reds or Major League Baseball. Cincinnati's premiere expedited trucking company

11-28-2008, 01:05 PM	#8
jmcclain19 Smells Like Teen Spirit Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Phoenix Posts: 6,486	Re: Any Boy Scouts/Former Boy Scouts on RZ? I'm an Eagle Scout. I also spent 6 years working at a summer camp in Arizona - some of my best memories from growing up came from that camp, or various outings I was on during Scouting.

11-28-2008, 03:43 PM	#9
camisadelgolf Vampire Weekend @Bernie's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 11,311	Re: Any Boy Scouts/Former Boy Scouts on RZ? I got my Arrow of Light and quit. I just wasn't prepared enough, I guess.

11-28-2008, 08:42 PM	#11
MWM Pre-tty, pre-tty good!! Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 12,171	Re: Any Boy Scouts/Former Boy Scouts on RZ? My parents tried really hard, but it just didn't take with me. I never saw the value of what was being learned. I got to tenderfoot and then they caved and let me quit. __________________ Grape works as a soda. Sort of as a gum. I wonder why it doesn't work as a pie. Grape pie? There's no grape pie. - Larry David

11-28-2008, 09:54 PM	#12
AmarilloRed Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Amarillo,Texas Posts: 3,997	Re: Any Boy Scouts/Former Boy Scouts on RZ? Cub Scout. Never made it through the Boy Scouts.

11-28-2008, 10:19 PM	#13
George Anderson Beer is good!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 4,118	Re: Any Boy Scouts/Former Boy Scouts on RZ? Eagle Scout here. I could and still can start a fire with the best of em. __________________ "Boys, I'm one of those umpires that misses 'em every once in a while so if it's close, you'd better hit it." Cal Hubbard Last edited by George Anderson; 11-28-2008 at 11:20 PM.

11-28-2008, 10:32 PM	#14
MilotheMayor Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 155	Re: Any Boy Scouts/Former Boy Scouts on RZ? Been an Eagle Scout for about a year now. On a related note, has any of you past scouts had the privilege to travel to and hike at Philmont, New Mexico?

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