A Review of Two Scoutbox
I recently contacted Scoutbox about being a sponsor for InsaneScouter. Scoutbox says that they are the only subscription box by Scouts for Scouts. In return Scoutbox suggested that they would send me a box which I could review and see where it goes from there. For those of you who do not know Scoutbox is a $40 a month subscription service, where they send you a box of products good for Scouts.... [More]
By: InsaneScouter On: 2019-04-04.jpg)
Slow & Steady
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By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-04-02
Brand new Cubstruction
We have created a brand new set of worksheets for you to use with your Scouts during meetings or perhaps with your younger children. These new worksheets contain a word search puzzle, a cryptogram, a house with a puzzle in it, a scavenger hunt, a song to sing and a special picture to color. There is also a Kamp Knots cartoon included. This new Cubstruction set of worksheets was put together after a lot... [More]
By: InsaneScouter On: 2019-03-29
Kids & differences from America to the Philippines
I have been in the Philippines for almost two years, and I recently had the honor of being named a godparent for a new little baby girl across the street. I am called Ninong, and my wife is Ninang. The little girl's name is Sabrina. In Filipino culture, godparenting is a very important aspect of life. Especially that the Philippines is a very religious country; godparents are needed in various occasions such as... [More]
By: InsaneScouter On: 2019-03-28
Why
Walton image purchased by ShutterstockThe one nagging question that people in general -- folks who don't know me -- along with my friends and family (it was my mother's favorite question and even after she's been gone from the earth years ago, it still rings clear in my head) ask me."Why are you still doing this? You don't have kids in Scouting. You can't really earn anything from it anymore -- you're old. There's... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-03-25
Enjoying the Hike
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By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-03-21
How Much Does the BSA Pay You?
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By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-03-18.jpg)
Hot Apple Cider Recipes
We thought we would share some of the sights and scents of having some hot apple cider in a campground. Here are some simple recipes using a store-bought jug of apple cider slowly heated on a camp stove with a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg added to it. Camping is a perfect place to enjoy these simple pleasures! Warm food and drink by the campfire keep you warm both inside and out. Here are... [More]
By: InsaneScouter On: 2019-03-14
Groundhog Day at the Jamboree
President Donald Trump waves to some 30,000+ Scouts and Venturers during the "Fellowship and Service Show" on 24 July 2017 at the BSA's National Scout Jamboree (Carlos Barria/Reuters) By now, many of you have seen, read or heard about President Donald Trump's appearance and performance during the 2017 National Scout Jamboree. It reminded me of a movie I saw when I was younger. The movie was called "Groundhog Day," and it starred comedic actor... [More]
By: Mike Walton (blackeagle) On: 2019-03-11A Scout is Courteous
Courteousness is getting harder and harder to find these days. As I think back to my time in Cub Scouting and Webelos, I remember that is was just expected that young men in the Boy Scout program were courteous. From the Merriam-Webster dictionary, people who are courteous are polished have manners, gallantry, or ceremonial usage of a court. I had to think about the last definition that Merriam-Webster used…The adjective courteous... [More]
By: InsaneScouter On: 2019-03-04