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Eagle scout---1966. Order of the Arrow and trip to Philmont.

Came home from school, mommy, the scouts came to school, i want to be one. No, you already have been a scout, and quit. next year, same gig. Next year, same gig. Kept telling me I had been a scout, and quit. Turns out, year later, found out my older brother had been a scout and quit. Neither of us can tie a knot worth a crap because HE quit the scouts. I got over my scout anxiety by beating the crap outta a couple....not because they were scouts but it didnt hurt either.
Palamore knots are for crankbaits....And you can tie them in the dark if your in pratice. Bet I couldnt tie one before daylite since I aint tired in 3 years.
If you cant tie knots, tie a lot. bwhahahaha. Can I use that?
Avery crimps and line. Too kewl. travis

Eagle Scout - 1972, Order of the Arrow
Scoutmaster since 1999
Philmont 2001! "I'm too old for this ..."

Bowline (sp?)......After the high water this weekend, I went along the levees (rice field) and gathered-up all the decoys that came un-tied.....they had used a 'half hitch' on some and a 'slip' knot on others.

I TIE A BOWLINE WHICH IS AN EXCELENT KNOT, BUT HERE IS THE REAL SECRET AND THIS WOULD PROBABLY WORK EVEN WITH A SLIP KNOT,,,I PUT A DROP OF SUPERGLUE ON THE KNOT AFTER I TIE. I HAVE NEVER HAD ONE TO FAIL!

I can't believe I forgot about the bowline...the rabbit comes out of the hole, around the tree and back in the hole.

Wingman

Eagle Scout '80 with one palm, Order of the Arrow, Natl Jamboree, no philmont.

Hey I knew I liked y'all for a reason!
Eagle Scout '76. Bicentennial Certificate is signed by President Ford (an Eagle Scout in his day).
OA Brotherhood.
No Philmont -but maybe someday!

I need to go back and re-learn my knots - not familiar with the palomar?? Scout Handbook is a handy reference tool even at age 39.

[ December 06, 2001: Message edited by: h2o_dog ]

Hold the phone..you were 14 when you made Eagle?

Wingman- OA, broke a rail at the sunken road fence-Shiloh, TN, the peach orchard is beautiful.

Not sure how you figured that out, but you're correct.

Wingman.....no wonder you can't tie a bowline.....think about it......if the 'Squabbit' comes out of a hole in the ground and goes around the nearest tree, then back into the same hole (in the ground).....you AIN'T GOT NO KNOT! [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]BWAAAHAhahahah [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

Boy Scout 1st Class [img]images/smiles/icon_razz.gif[/img] [img]images/smiles/icon_razz.gif[/img] <UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>Champion: Pinewood Derby....Camp Edgewood near Leesville, LA - 1962 and 1963 <LI>Runner-up: Two-man Sack Race.....Camp Kickapoo, Canton? - 1965<LI>Best: 'Can o' Pork n' Beans 'Bomb' (16oz class) in another troop's campfire....Pine Belt Regional 'Camporee' , Wiggins - circa 1965. [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Man, when that sucker finally blew, it covered every tent within 40 feet) [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]<LI>Merit Badges: 2.....don't remember what they were.....had to be pretty easy. [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]</UL>

Yep, they are right...."Scouting IS FUN!!.....and great for kids' development. I admire those that made 'EAGLE'.....I just took-up 'girls' at an early age (13). At least I still know my knots! [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

[ December 10, 2001: Message edited by: Anatidae ]

I got kick out of the Scouts for eating Brownies.

I us the ole "vietnam" knot (just a simple regular knot tied several times) with tangle free line --never lost a decoy yet. [img]images/smiles/icon_cool.gif[/img]