Hunt Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 I have been reading with interest a couple of threads on how much Scouters should or should not adorn their uniforms with beads, knots, patches, and various other gewgaws. I recently attended my first Roundtable, and I did notice that quite a few Scouters had a lot of stuff on their shirts. But I have to say, that what I REALLY noticed, and that I myself am sporting, was a large, unsightly bulge in the midsection of the uniform shirt. Yes, a big gut. When I saw so many guys all in one place with that same out-of-shape form, I felt convicted--this is a much worse example to the boys than any amount of uniform paraphenalia. I am determined to do better, and trying to shed the spare tire will be one of my New Years' resolutions. While a person may have a patch that indicated he scaled the Tooth of Time in 1975, if he looks now like he couldn't scale a flight of stairs, what is the impression that gets through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperParatus Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 You got me in mid-bite. I was eating a Christmas cookie when I read your post and started choking. I too have noticed the similarities of many scouters, too much good eating on camping trips I guess. I've got to drop 10 pounds before Philmont...wish me luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiney Norman Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 I thought that the bulge in the middle WAS a sign of an experienced Scouter! Almost as good as the "beads". While I too have a bit of bulge, I like to call it a mini-spare, I try hard to keep fit. The kids know who is and is not fit. We should all try to set a better example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGreyEagle Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Scouting tends to round a guy out, if you are doing it right, sitting and watching the boys run things, the pounds accumulate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR540Beaver Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 I'm hoping BSA comes out with a uniform that has dark colors and vertical stripes! They are so slimming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoscout Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 The other thing that I noticed is that the bigger the Scouters gut, the more apt he is to wear shorts in the Winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsteele Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Although I have no gut myself, let's all sing the Scoutmaster Version of "Head, shoulders, knees and toes," in co-miseration. It goes like this: "Head, Shoulders, belly, belt. Head, shoulders, belly, belt . . . etc. Unc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backpacker Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 That could be a new course at Philmont this spring, Fitness for Scouters. The finale would be a fifty miler up Mt. Phillip. I think it will also be a new tv reality show, Scouter Lose that Bulge. LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvar Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Too true foto...Too true. I laughed out loud when I read that! One of my ASM's growing up was like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGreyEagle Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 As I sit here, after the weekly meeting, IN MY SHORTS, all I can say is, I resemble that remark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzy Bear Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 One less piece of pie to eat One less pudding, dessert and treat One less mile or work out after One less shirt the buttons won't meet My belly button sticks out through it My pants won't fasten, my belt won't either I have to wear knee pants in Winter I guess I'll diet in the Spring kind of to the tune about, One less man to look out after. FB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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