Eamonn Posted October 9, 2003 Author Share Posted October 9, 2003 My Lazy-boy -zzzzz Have to admit to falling in love with Jump Drives, and Digital cameras. Still like my old Pentax 35mm. After many years we have found a can opener that works Her That Must Be Obeyed got it at a "Party" Chef something or other. Still the ring pull dog food cans work well. So do ring pull soda cans. What did we do before Cling film and photo-copiers? Eamonn Have just noticed that I have been posting for a year. Thanks to everyone for your help,ideas and input. I hope that maybe once or twice I have been of help to someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Old Guy Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 frankj, you need to get a copy of the last handbook and compare it to this one. They've taken out all sorts of useful information and added lots of big, color pictures. If you hand the two books to nearly any Scout and ask him which he'd rather use, he'll say "the older one." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankj Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 The handbook we have is the 11th edition. Is there a later edition that lacks some needed info? Stuff I remember from the old handbook I referred to in the earlier post: semaphore (spelling ?) signalling; Morse code; a system of placing rocks and/or sticks in certain ways to convey simple messages along a trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippewa29 Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I've got an official BSA Silva compass I bought for my first summer camp twenty years ago. It has been on countless adventures with me and is still in perfect working order. A great investment for $6-7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoreaScouter Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 Military parachute cord; light, holds a knot well, strong as the dickens Garmin E-Trex GPS; just five buttons, runs all day on a set of batteries, Scoutproof, and around $100 brand new. KS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilman02 Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 A Timex Ironman watch I bought in 1995 and have worn to work every day since. I've never even replaced the battery though I have gone through about 5 bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Old Guy Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 " strong as the dickens " How strong is the dickens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Foot Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 My walking stick, cut when I was fourteen at Philmont...I'm 51 now... Eagle Foot ...still walking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsteele Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 51??!! How old do you have to be to get a driver's license in Georgia? Just kidding DS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraT7 Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 I have a 50's crafstman circular saw and a drill that belonged to my grandfather.... They weigh a TON - metal casings instead of plastic - but work great! I have many of my grandfather's hand tools as well - a large wooden level, wood handled screwdrivers. Also a crowbar and a measuring rod that belonged to my great-grandfather - that I don't quite know what to do with, but I keep for sentimental reasons. I have a Mirro aluminum nesting cookset that my family bought in the 1960's - that I still take along on every scout & family campout. (good thing, too - as the boys are always forgetting enough pots!) My Boy Scout jacknife - bought when I was in grade school - and a GIRL scout! LOL! Also a string hammock I have had since I was kid - and the boys still love using it at campouts... My first basic Sears Kenmore sewing machine - bought in college - my niece has it down at college with her right now. A kenmore gas dryer, that was inherited with our first house and was probably 20 yrs old when we got it. lasted another 15 yrs and 3 moves. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamonn Posted October 18, 2003 Author Share Posted October 18, 2003 Add google to the list Eamonn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozemu Posted October 18, 2003 Share Posted October 18, 2003 Murphy's Laws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now