Big_Dog

Beaver... My bo-dy's big, My brain is small, I go to school to play football!!! Read it real slow and it works..

Beaver, Yeah, we have football, and we can spell it right, also!!! (quit gloating, that was last year!) bd

This is more than PC run amok, this could be the beginning of anarchy. If a judge with a certain set of morals can't judge a homosexual, then a homosexual judge is not qualified to judge me because I belong to several groups that believe in a set of morals that condemn that judge. If that statement is hard to follow, imagine how difficult the process would be to follow! bd

So this guy walks into a bar with his dog. Bartender walks over and says "we can't have dogs in here." Man says "oh but this dog is different: he can talk." "Beat it" says the bartender. Guy says, "bet you a beer he can talk." "You're on," replies the bartender. "Ok, Max, what's over our head?" guy asks. "Roof" replies the dog. "come on goof-ball" says the bartender, "that don't count." "Ok, ok" says the guy, "Max, who's the greatest baseball player of all time?" "Roof" says the dog. Angry bartender throws them both out on the curb, and as their sitting there, the dog looks over at the guy and says "whatsamatter, I should have said DiMaggio?" bd

Ok, it's not a war story, rather a 'cooking gone bad..' Last night of a campout. A COLD campout. So cold when you put a bucket of water on the fire for dishwater, the water on the side away from the fire would freeze while the side toward the coals boiled! We had planned some good menus, but just didn't feel like cooking. The last night of the campout, though was much nicer so we decided to combine the food that hadn't been cooked. Meat for shish-cabobs, cans of vegetable soup, and biscuits were the fare. We thought maybe the biscuits would make dumplings - NOT. The scouts named my concoction 'Beef Dump'. Never did live that down in that troop! bd

Boleta: how about 'Hey man'. Malcolm And Nelson

Ok KoreaScouter, I give. They were forever known as???? This is a good thread. A while back we had a thread addressing the use of 'Mr.' and 'Mrs.' and for a long time I've been a believer in that. Someone referenced B.P. saying that SM's and ASM's should be like big brothers, and I don't know about you, but I never called my brother MR. Lofton! (even if he was fifteen years older than me). That comment made me reconsider my view. I'm still kinda uncomfortable with the scouts calling me by my first name, but Big Dog, I can live with. bd

FOG- XXL paisley? bd

You might try going to the issues and politics forum and there is a post about another famous boy scout that she posted on. click on send her a message and it might go through. just a guess, no guarantee!!! bd

Good thoughts, everyone. You, too Bob White!! Had a planning meeting Tuesday night with pack leaders, and it's really neat to work with folks that are so excited. I hope we recruit 15 fifth graders and then next year, I'll have some thoughts on this. bd(This message has been edited by Big_Dog)

NJ- "I find the whole discussion of gay boys to be almost completely academic anyway, because I have never even heard of someone still of Boy Scout age publicly proclaiming that they are gay." And here I thought you were trying to drag me kicking and screaming into the next century! If you have never heard of someone still of Boy Scout age publicly proclaiming that they are gay, you need to check out the public school systems. Even down here in backwards ol' Texas, they have gay-straight alliances in schools. From what I've seen, gay boys don't always keep that fact hidden.

NJ- I apologize, unit is correct. Also, I don't guess the question is just for rooster. The question is not meant to start another squabble, but rather to gauge the response if such a thing happened. I appreciate roosters response, because at one time it was an absolute with me, I'd be gone quicker than a June bug on an ant hill. I think such a decision on the part of National would hurt Scouting immeasurably, but I don't think it's an automatic "I'm Gone" with a lot of folks like it used to be. Could be wrong, though; that's why I asked.

Hey brother, If the leadership of Scouting ever decided to leave the question of having gay leaders up to each council, as some on this forum suggest, would that be enough to make you resign? If yes, what would you do? + bd

Hi, Well, we're finishing our first year as a troop, and I must say it's been great! I've been working with the pack because they had almost ceased to exist. They now have some great leaders and we're planning a BIG school night for scouting. The second year webelos den numbers 3 kids. So here's my question: If we recruit some 5th graders, what do we do with them? If we put them in with the existing webelos, they probably won't earn the arrow of light at the same time and won't bridge with the original scouts. Suggestions would be welcomed! bd

NJ- "I have to tell you, there are a few people whose agenda includes keeping "avowed homosexuals" out of Scouting, and everywhere else, who make me a little nervous as to what may be next on their agenda." I'll tell you what's next: Lawyers! just a joke, friend. bd

Its Me, You may roll your eyes and say DUH, but some folks don't know the difference.. Make sure you get the camping type with the legs underneath and lip on the lid. I've had folks come out with the kind of dutch oven you use in the kitchen. While we found a way to make that work, it wasn't the best way. bd

AS LONG AS.... spandex is not involved in any way, shape or form! I have done my best to live up to the advise I received in Scoutmaster Fundamentals: A scoutmasters belt buckle should face the ground. It used to be that the belt buckle should be at a 45 degree angle, but alas.... bd

Packsaddle - Its Me's post brings to mind another thought. If gay dudes are ever allowed in positions of leadership, the next battle will be over the uniform. Plaids, stripes, prints, bold colors will be the latest rage! And FOG, the neckerchief will have a resurgence in popularity! The new fab-five will be uniform consultants. Think of the possibilites... bd

DP- Welcome to the campfire and welcome to geezer-hood! I wasn't involved in Scouting until my kids joined, but I love it now. In the true old-geezer fashion, my kids have grown up and moved out, but I'm still in Scouting. Something about these young lads coming up still makes you feel young, ok younger at least. Stay involved; YIS bd

Remember: As long as there are Algebra tests, there will always be prayer in school.... bd

If there is a no nickname rule, they should have informed us at woodbadge. There, I was Big_Beaver instead of Big_Dog. bd

BPwannabe, Being from the heart of Texas, I'm just glad that when you came up with a place that "may feel different" about a troop with a homosexual leader, you thought about TEXAS!!! The stars at night, are big and bright, DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS! The sage in bloom, is like perfume, well, you know the rest. bd

Actually, There are a few scouts I would give seconds, thirds.... to not sing! Just kiddin' bd

At the risk of getting something thrown at me.... How about the movie about Girl Scouting in Hollywood, you know, where the leader takes them all shopping? Just a joke, y'all. Or how about the Xena movies where the Amazons get together.. I'll shut up now. BD

We don't mind selling popcorn, it's just that even in November you run the risk of all the chocolate being melted. Maybe if trails end could sell tamales????? Just not ... chocolate covered tamales... BD