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"Unless you live in a state with Puritan Blue Laws, you probably don't understand the reference."

I did. I do. And I favor both (at least some of) the Blue Laws and knives. Criticise the current...

Learned that from the troop, no doubt. Keeps us young.

Inspiring.

Good to know, and remember.

Please don't involve Puritans in this argument. I understand that you were using a catchy reference to Boston's history; but I assure you the Puritans are not in ascendancy in 21st century Boston....

Welcome. Its a nice place for <cheep> birds like us.

Nice videos. To adapt a quote from my father: "The best fire starter in the world is

The one you have when you need it."

Starting a fire with sticks is on my list to try. My number two son, in particular, is eager to learn to do this.

We will probably start with the bow method as taught in the first BSA handbook....

I sent a PM on that detail. I would think a donation to a scout troop is tax deductible. Rick seems to think so too, to that makes it virtually unanimous. If a letter of receipt should be useful, I...

What are your favorite outlets for military surplus. In Iowa, military surplus seems to have become popular enough that it is no longer a sweet deal. I'd be all over mil surplus except where weight...

Seventeen boys and several grown-up volunteers make up our very active troop (we do at least 15 outings or activities a year). We are a little weak in most equipment. We have a trailer and we are...

Or is it cheap?

I'm a dad of five (3 boys, 2 girls) and we love camping. With seven of us, I need to look for cheap. What drew me here is a post on homemade cookware. I saw a few other posts in...