LauraT7 Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 Saw this on another site, and it tickled my funny bone - site is http://www.sftcbsa.org/humor/ if you want to check it out - more where this came from.... __________________________________ You might be taking your scouting too serious if: You buy that '89 Chevy Caprice because you really like that fleur di lis hood ornament. Your favorite color is "olive drab". You decide to lash together the new deck on the back of your house. You plan to serve foil meals at your next dinner party. You walk the streets in broad daylight with a coffee cup and flashlight hanging from your belt. You raise your hand in the scout sign at a heated business meeting. You were arrested by airport security because you wouldn't give up your official BSA pocket knife until the cop said "thank you". You didn't mind losing power to your house for three days. Your son hides his copy of Boy's life from you. Your plans for remodeling the bathroom include digging the hole deeper. You trade your 25 foot center console fishing boat in on that great little `15 foot canoe. Your favorite movie is "Follow Me Boys" staring Fred MacMurry, and you spent months trying to convince Disney to release it on home video. You managed to find that 8th day in the week. Your patron saint is Ward Cleaver. You disconnect the automatic dishwasher in favor of the "3 pot method." You sneak a cup of "bug juice" after the troop turns in for the night. You can start a fire by rubbing two sticks together. Latrines at camp start becoming comfortable. You felt you won a moral victory when BSA brought back knee socks You think campaign hats are cool. You gave your wife a mummy bag rated for -15 deg F for Christmas. You name one of your kids Baden. Your favorite tune is "Camp Granada" (hello mudda.....hello fadda) by Allen Sherman. You can recite the 12 points of the Scout Law backwards, in order, in 3 seconds flat. You bought 10,000 shares of Coleman stock on an inside tip they were about to release a microwave accessory for their camp stove line. You can't eat eggs anymore unless they are cooked in a zip-locked bag. You plan to get rich by writing a best selling Dutch Oven cook book. You took a chemistry course at the local college to help you develop a better fire starter. You actually own a left-handed smoke shifter. The height of your social season is the district recognition dinner. A trip to Philmont is a pilgramage. Your are convinced the center of the universe is Irving, Texas. The sales operators at the BSA distribution Center's 800 number recognize your voice. Singing "Scout Vespers" makes you cry uncontrollably. You were disappointed when Scouting magazine didn't win the Pulitzer Prize last year. FINALLY, you might be taking your scouting too seriously if: The Scouts in your troop chipped in to have you abducted by a professional cult de-programmer. ____________________________________ Anyone have any to add? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Old Guy Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 "You raise your hand in the scout sign at a heated business meeting." I know a guy who does that and it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamonn Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 Strange thing is that the people at both Irving and at the Supply Center do recognize my voice!! I wonder why? Eamonn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGreyEagle Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 A girl asks you to dance and you wonder if there is a merit badge for you in this... You dont see anything you like on the gourmet restaurant menu and ask for PB&J being the only one in the neghbor who gets upset when the power comes on after being out for 73 hours (This message has been edited by OldGreyEagle)(This message has been edited by OldGreyEagle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htc1992eaglescout47553 Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 ...at a McDonalds, insist that everyone should recite the Philmont Grace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouterPaul Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 There have been many a Sunday at McDonalds that we've said the Philmont Grace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWScouter Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 You feel undressed when you leave your pocketknife home to go on trip via a plane flight (or go to the courthouse for jury duty). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippewa29 Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 You can't stand to go on vacation with anything less than 15-20 people. Also, when you do go on vacation, you make up a duty roster and try to organize everyone for flag raising in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcanoe Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 After being introduced to people you tell them you used to be an animal and a good old animal too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River2K Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 you've considered requiring your daughter to earn her totin chip before handling knives in the kitchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 .....your computer desk at home is lashed together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzy Bear Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 During an interview for a manager's position, you are asked about what it takes to be a leader and you recite the skills of leadership and get the job. FB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 You're reading this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutldr Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 You're late for work in the morning because your sleeping bag zipper got stuck. You can do all of your Christmas shopping on eBay in the "Scout" section. You laugh at all the people who spent $30 on a "S'Mores Maker" (a fancy Sterno holder) for Christmas...and think "why didn't I think of that?" You're considered the "go to" guy at work when they need to know which side of the stage the flag should go for retirement ceremonies. (They also look at you funny when you suggest the "watermelon cheer" should be added to the program.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hops_scout Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 ....all you ask for Christmas is camping gear, and thats all you get:) ....you feel lost without your knife, compass, and first aid kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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