Cub Scouts

[RobertN]

I think this building used to be a Del Taco or something along those lines. There was one in Orangevale, a suburb of Sacramento where I grew up, that was a typical box building, even when new. Most of them are though, as you mention, the A-frame building.

 

[RobertN]

One of the first things we did when Ian sign up 4 months ago was to get some rope for the boys. In my Fire Fighter academy, they gave us each a short piece of rope to practice our knots with. So, the boys have been learning some basic knots.

 

[PitbullMidwest]

I always liked the rope work in scouts, at one time I could tie every knot in the Boy Scout Illustrated Book of Knots and Lashings from memory. We lashed together a signal tower at summer camp when I was 14, what a great feeling of accomplishment to put your knowledge and skills to the test! My brother on the other hand (also an Eagle Scout) knew only the basic knots required.

Without a doubt, your son will have fond memories in years to come from his involvement in Cub Scouts.

 

[RobertN]

I was a Cub Scout for a year, but don't remember learning any knots. In fact, until I went through our volunteer FF class, I didn't know any useful knots. Now I know the standard knots for our department.

When we did our over-the-bank rescue exercises, it felt good to have learnt the knots and make practicle use of them.