KoreaScouter Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 I won't count my trip home to Minneapolis and Detroit with the kids, since it's not Scouts-related by itself. However, a recurring theme during the trip was a great gift, and it is definitely Scouts-related in my opinion. Everywhere we went, especially the obligatory stop-ins with extended family members we haven't seen in four years, I was asked what I did to get the kids so well-mannered and even-tempered. Now, Mrs. KS and I do our best with them (okay, mostly Mrs. KS), but a huge part of the way they deal with others, each other, and situations they face is a direct benefit of their Scouting experiences. Naturally, I used those comments as teachable moments for them and to urge my sister to get her son into Scouting; who wouldn't? Maybe they'll turn out okay despite their old man. I did indulge myself a little bit, and bought a campaign hat at a military surplus store. Packing that thing so it wouldn't get beat up on the way back to Honolulu was a trick, but it survived okay. Watch out Scouts, my "costume" is now complete! KS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_Fossler Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 The spousal Unit got me an Expedition Hat, which is the first hat I've ever had in my life which look good on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamegonit Arrowman Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 I got an OA Nameplate...what else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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