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system: You are Nicholas Vahalik, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Gary Oaks about "Birthdays".

They wrote:
> Hi David;
> -> How do you celebrate birthdays in your Troop or Pack?  How do you
> -> handle Leader's birthdays?  I am in need of some suggestions!
>     Yup, we do.  I include everyones birthday on our monthly
> Troop
> calendar.  Mine was on the 21st. of this month and the other
> leaders
> brought in a cupcake to the Troop Meeting with a single
> candle in it
> and everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to me. Kinda neat! (Just
> Keeping it
> Simple)!
>     Peace!
>     Gary Oaks
>     Pack 335
>     Troop 336
> --- Platinum Xpress/Wildcat! v1.2j
>  * Origin: The Burlington BBS:Burlington,WI. 414-763-8734
> (1:154/333)

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assistant: * In a message originally to DAVID GILES, GARY OAKS said:
In my troop we just sing "Happy Birthday"...And maybe bring out some of those
drink mixes left over from summer camp.  (not THAT old) and play football.
Just like you said...keep it simple!  Hi I'm Nicholas Vahalik.  I am from
Troop 108 in Victoria, Texas, USA, in the Gulf Coast Council.  I am working
on the computers merit badge. I am also in need of a penpal...
                                -=<(NICHOLAS VAHALIK)>=-
system: You are Nicholas Vahalik, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Penpal".

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assistant: Hello everyone.  I'm in the seventh grade and my name is Nicholas vahalik.  I
am looking for a penpal.  I have a BBS , Nic,'s Hideout, 1-512-575-5299 and I
am in Fidonet(1:3802/233).  I am in Troop 108 in Victoria, Texas, USA.  and
in theGulf Coast Council.  I am working on the Computers Merit Badge.  Please
do reply...
                          -=<(NICHOLAS VAHALIK)>=-
system: You are Scott Hanchar, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to David Chessler about "FUN".

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assistant: Wow, you must be as old as my parents!  Thenks for the Ideas and when i gat
any say over what trips we take, then I'll bring those up.  When I was a
Tenderfoot, the venture crew went on a "winter trek" program.  they Cross
country skiied up a mountain, and then made snow shelters, slept in them, and
then skiied down. It looked like they had a good time.
Last meeting(our troop has meetings on tuesdays), our scoutmaster informed us
venture crew members, that we have to make a decision- either disperse into
the other 2 patrols, or stay in our patrol and change our name.  They say
that we haven't been acting like a venture crew, but we have only been in
this patrol for a month.  I figure that you're on the flip side of this coin
that I'm on, so... what do you think?
Bye-
Scott
system: You are Keith Davies, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bill Nangle about "County Badge".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Bill Nangle to Any Lancashire Scouter <=-
BN> I need to contact any Scout Leader in Lancashire.  Anyone out
BN> there, especially from Liverpool.

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assistant: Hi Bill
I'm in the Midlands which isn't that far away, anything I can help
you with??
YIS
Keith
system: You are John Jones, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Tim Tufts about "ACTION STORY".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Tim Tufts to All <=-
TT> I'm looking for the words to an action story I heard 3 years ago on
TT> my way to CJ93.  It was the story of the Indian brave "Falling Rock"
TT> and Princess "Running Deer".  If anyone knows the words to this story I
TT> would really appreciate a copy of them.  If you do, maybe you could
TT> send me a message or send them in a text file to the File Area of this
TT> BBS.  Thanks for any help.
:> Tim Tufts (Akela 127th A Pack Calgary)
TT> -!- Maximus 2.02
TT>  ! Origin: CalScout BBS [Calgary, AB] Scouts Canada Calgary Region
TT> (1:134/248)

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assistant: Hi Tim:
  If the story of Falling Rock  and  Running  deer  is the one I know it
went something like: (Shortened version, you can fill it out)
  Once there was a young Indian Brave called "Falling Rock" who  was  in
love  with  a  princess  called  "Running  Deer" but there were three other
braves who also wanted her for a wife.
   So "Running Deer's" father the Chief, sent the four braves out to the
four points of the compass, N,E,W & S, and the brave who  had  travelled
the furthest in two week would be "Running Deer's husband".
  After  two weeks three of the braves returned but Falling Rock didn't.
The tribe searched all over but they never found "Falling Rock"
  So that is why you see  signs  along the road "WATCH FOR FALLING ROCK"
to this very day.
                    I hope this is some help,
                        Yours In Scouting,
                        John Jones,
                        District Commissioner,
                        Rideau Lakes District.
... A Scout is NEVER lost. Misplaced,perhaps, but NEVER lost.
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system: You are Gary Oaks, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Nicholas Vahalik about "Computer Merit Badge".

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assistant: Hi Nick;
    Well, you shouldn't have any trouble with the computer merit badge!
If you have a bbs running and are connected to Fido, you should have a
good part of the requirements completed.
    I'm with Troop 336 in the Fox River District of Southeast Wisconsin
Council.  I've been an Asst. Scoutmaster for four years now and was the
Cubmaster for Pack 335.  My son, David, is starting to work on his Eagle
requirements and should have it completed before his 17th birthday.
    Things are starting to get cool around here now.  The leaves have
all changed color and are falling.  Winter is on the way!
    Peace!
    Gary
system: You are Joe Nicholson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "ScoutRadio JOTA".

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assistant: * Originally Re: ScoutRadio JOTA
 * Forwarded by : Blue Wave v2.12
From: myriad1@ix.netcom (mg)
JOTA STATION
K2BSA
SCOUTRADIO TROOP 319
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA USA
SCOUTRADIO JOTA
Location: Camp Pendleton Marine Base in San Diego County California USA
Scouts participating: 375
Callsign: K2BSA/6 (Offical US historical call sign of Boy Scouts of America)
Frequencies: 14.290, 7.090 MHz, 21.360 MHz (see http address for all freq
& regs)
Date: October 19, 1996
Operating Times: 17:00 UTC- 24:00 UTC
Radios: 3 hf; 1 vhf;
Antenna: 2- G5RV; 1 Butternut vertical
QSL : K2BSA c/o KO6TF Mel Goldberg, 8341 Hurstwell Drive, Huntington
Beach, CA 92646 (SASE)
 Special  certificate showing scout lashed lodgepole tower.
NEW NEW NEW!! Internet/Packet:  packet tied  to internet to arrange sked
on a realtime basis.
Our email address via packet from ScoutRadio's Station is
(kd6hpx@jpl-gw.w6vio.ampr.org). If you hear us on radio and want to
arrange a sked, send us a email. It takes about 1-2 hours to make it into
our packet from your internet email.
Hope to hear you on the air!
DETAIL JOTA INFO
For offical JOTA rules and information copy our info page at ScoutRadio
address to your browser....
http://www.ocbsa.org/units/pacifica/troop319/319jota.htm
SCOUTRADIO GOAL
Over 250,000 �Scout & Scouter Hams Worldwide! ScoutRadio is a "good turn
project" of Boy Scout Troop 319, Huntington Beach, California USA. Our
goal is to promote amateur radio in Scouting. Service to our communities
worldwide as hams & Scouts/Scouters with disaster, emergency and
humanitarian relief communications.
Mel Goldberg KO6TF
ASM Troop 319 & Webmaster Advisor
ScoutRadio@Scout.net
http://www.ocbsa.org/units/pacifica/troop319/ham.htm
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
system: You are David Chessler, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Scott Hanchar about "FUN".

They wrote:
>    Wow, you must be as old as my parents!  Thenks for the Ideas and when
>    patrol and change our name.  They say that we haven't been acting like
>    a venture crew, but we have only been in this patrol for a month.  I
>    figure that you're on the flip side of this coin that I'm on, so...
>    what do you think? Bye-

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assistant: On 17 Oct 96, 02:53pm, Scott Hanchar wrote to David Chessler
on the subject of "FUN":
There's a fair chance I'm older than your parents. However, you
will find that most scout leaders are about as old as your
parents.
Start planning some stuff. BTW, a patrol, and that includes a
venture crew, may go camping without adults WITH THE
SCOUTMASTER'S PERMISSION. I have a letter from National that
permits that, and you could write to national about it yourself.
It's still mentioned in the Scoutmaster's handbook. Effectively,
there must be 0, 2 or more adults, but not 1 adult.
If you scoutmaster is at all cautious, he will limit your
activities to day trips, or to overnights close to home, and in
relatively safe locations. Still, you can have a good time on
such a trip. I recall that when I was an Explorer, we went to a
scout camp for 4 days, sleeping in Adirondack leanto shelters,
and having a great time. We were all over 14, and all experienced
scouts, at least for that kind of camping.
I would suggest planning some day hikes, and plan a major
overnighter for a month or two from now (before winter),
and ask for adult leadership. If the SM and committee can't
provide adult leadership for your venture crew activities, then
you can ask about doing it without adult leadership, and see how
far he will go.
                David Chessler  (david.chessler@mix.cpcug.org)
         Assistant Scoutmaster           Camp-Trained Adult Volunteer
             Troop 240, BSA               Junior Girl Scout Troop 870
      National Capital Area Council        Girl Scout Council of the
"The best outdoor program in the Council"       Nation's Capital
... E-mail:   ->132     1:109/1111     david.chessler@mix.cpcug.org
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system: You are Bill Nangle, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Keith Davies about "County Badge".

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assistant: Hi Keith,
Well, it depends on what part of the midlands your from!  I'm actually trying
to get my hands on a Lancashire County badge.  We have an old boy here in
Vancouver who started Scouts in 1926 in Liverpool.  He's a member of the
local BP Guild and he mentioned that he would like to get a county badge to
wear on his uniform.
The only answer I had was to try here to see if I could get hold of a
Lancashire Scouter to help.  Any chance you could help me out?  It would make
the old boys day.
If you can help let me know and I'll cover any cost etc.
As an aside, do you have any contacts with Irish Scouts?  I'm originally from
County Sligo and I'm looking for some Irish badges.
YIS
Bill
ADC Scouts
Moody Ioco District
Port Moody,  BC,  Canada
system: You are Scott Hanchar, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to David Chessler about "FUN".

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assistant: Thanks For the Ideas Dave, I'll bring them up tomorrow at our next meeting.
The kids will approve of this a lot, and we might actually be a v-crew!  I
have recently talked to our town's fire chief, and have foun out an Eagle
project that I can do.  I am going to plan a series of weekends to install
and or replace smoke detectors in old, low income people's homes.  I think
this should be done in every town.  The good thing is that I have the total
support of the fire dept. and anything relating to it.  They had gotten a
grant for smoke detectors and have been waiting for a group to install them.
I hope It turns out well.
In our troop, we have been having problems rallying the parents.  We can
hardly get parents to hold a merit badge class, let alone go on campouts.
What kind of trips does your troop go on in British Columbia?
system: You are Scott Hanchar, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Gary Oaks about "Computer Merit Badge".

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assistant: Hello.  I'm from troop 8 barrington, and I think this is cool being able to
talk to people al over the country.
What kind of trips do your troops go on?(high adventure, campouts)
system: You are Tim Tufts, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Jones about "ACTION STORY".

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assistant: Thanks for the input John.  The version I heard had Running dear getting lost
somehow as well, which also accounts for the deer signs on the highway.
Anyway, I should be able to expand on what you sent to come up with a pretty
good story.
Thanks again,
Good Scouting :> TT
system: You are Nicholas Vahalik, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Gary Oaks about "Computer Merit Badge".

They wrote:
> Hi Nick;
>     Well, you shouldn't have any trouble with the computer
> merit badge!
> If you have a bbs running and are connected to Fido, you
> should have a
> good part of the requirements completed.
>     I'm with Troop 336 in the Fox River District of Southeast
> Wisconsin
> Council.  I've been an Asst. Scoutmaster for four years now
> and was the
> Cubmaster for Pack 335.  My son, David, is starting to work
> on his Eagle
> requirements and should have it completed before his 17th
> birthday.
>     Things are starting to get cool around here now.  The
> leaves have
> all changed color and are falling.  Winter is on the way!
>     Peace!
>     Gary
> --- Platinum Xpress/Wildcat! v1.2j
>  * Origin: The Burlington BBS:Burlington,WI. 414-763-8734
> (1:154/333)

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assistant: Well. technically yes...it would be very easy, but I am going to shut my BBS
down becuase:
A.  Nobody calls it.
B.  The phone line just sits there.
C.  I don't have enough money!
Last night (10/20/96) I recieved AD+ALTAREI+DEI...and they had a very nice
presentation on the Eagle rank...well gotta go...
                                          -=<(Nicholas)>=-
system: You are David Giles, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Scott Hanchar about "Computer Merit Badge".

They wrote:
SH-> Hello.  I'm from troop 8 barrington, and I think this is cool being
SH-> able to talk to people all over the country.
SH-> What kind of trips do
SH-> your troops go on?(high adventure, campouts)

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assistant: * In a message originally to GARY OAKS, Scott Hanchar said:
And all over the world!
Where is Barrington?
My Troop attends one campout (weekend) and one hike per month.  We are a very
out-of-doors focused Troop.  What do you do with your Troop?
YIS
David Giles
Scoutmaster
3rd Widdifield Troop
North Bay, Ontario
CANADA
system: You are David Chessler, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Scott Hanchar about "FUN".

They wrote:
>    Thanks For the Ideas Dave, I'll bring them up tomorrow at our next
>    meeting. The kids will approve of this a lot, and we might actually be
>     We can hardly get parents to hold a merit badge class, let alone go
>     on campouts. What kind of trips does your troop go on in British
>     Columbia? --- FMail/386 1.0g

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assistant: On 21 Oct 96, 07:43pm, Scott Hanchar wrote to David Chessler
on the subject of "FUN":
Good luck.
Washington DC is quite a trip from British Columbia. We rarely go
there.
On the other hand, I was in Providence on the 9th, but without
the troop.
                David Chessler  (david.chessler@mix.cpcug.org)
         Assistant Scoutmaster           Camp-Trained Adult Volunteer
             Troop 240, BSA               Junior Girl Scout Troop 870
      National Capital Area Council        Girl Scout Council of the
"The best outdoor program in the Council"       Nation's Capital
... Crystal Aerie (CRYSTAL) 1:109/1111 (703) 415-0134
 * Evaluation copy of Silver Xpress. Day # 1
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system: You are Glen Todd, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bob U'Ren about "scouting".

They wrote:
-> GT>> I wasn't referring to the organization's _official_ position, but
-> GT>> to the interpretation that certain _individuals_ put on that
-> GT>> position.
->>
->> We were adminished sometime last year to be careful with our prayers
->> - to be respectful of our members - to watch the references to
->> Christ if we have non-Christian members, etc.
->>
BUR> A Scout is _Reverent_!
BUR> That's my point of view.

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assistant: Bright the day, BOB!
Friday October 18 1996 15:15, BOB U'REN wrote to DON BACH:
Which affects Don's statement not in the slightest.   I am as well, but
reverent does not imply Christian, or even Abrahamic.   It does not need to,
and is not intended to.   I walk my path, you walk yours, others walk theirs.
All is as it should be.   Part of the point made above is that one should not
_assume_ that another walks the same path as one's self, or behave as if they
do.
And mine.
                                        Wind to thy wings,
                                                        Glen
... Fundmantalism: Theology Centered on The Issue of God's Fundament.
system: You are Gary Oaks, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Scott Hanchar about "Computer Merit Badge".

They wrote:
-> Hello.  I'm from troop 8 barrington, and I think this is cool being
-> able to talk to people al over the country.
-> What kind of trips do your troops go on?(high adventure, campouts)

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assistant: Hi Scott;
    We're happy that we're able to talk to other Scouts and leaders from
around the world.  There are so many different ideas that you can find
on here!  <VBG>
    We have a local camp only 6 miles from town, which is real nice.
Our main camp is about 250 miles north of us.  We only go there for one
week in the summer.  We try to camp out at least once a month.  We've
done winter cabin campouts and we try to visit the state parks also.  We
have a Venture crew that will be going to the Boundry Waters this coming
year.  Sounds like fun!  There is talk about going out to Philmont is a
couple of years from now.  That would be the best one!  :)
    Peace!
    Gary
system: You are Gary Oaks, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Nicholas Vahalik about "BBS operation".

They wrote:
-> Well. technically yes...it would be very easy, but I am going to
-> shut my BBS down becuase:
-> A.  Nobody calls it.
-> B.  The phone line just sits there.
-> C.  I don't have enough money!
-> Last night (10/20/96) I recieved AD+ALTAREI+DEI...and they had a
-> very nice presentation on the Eagle rank...well gotta go...

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assistant: Hi Nick;
    In our discussion about Computer merit badges;
    Do you have the other guys in the troop calling in?  Try putting a
few posters in the local stores and if you can, at school.
    About the money part, don't feel bad, we're all in that same
situation on that one.  I used to keep track of the cost of running this
and it got pretty scary after a while.
    Don't give up hope, just let people know that your system is there
and tell them what you have to offer!
    Peace!
    Gary
system: You are Don Bach, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Nicholas Vahalik about "Computer Merit Badge".

They wrote:
NV> Well. technically yes...it would be very easy, but I am
NV> going to shut my BBS down becuase:
NV> A.  Nobody calls it.
NV> B.  The phone line just sits there.
NV> C.  I don't have enough money!

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assistant: These are not reasons to shut the BBS down.
1.  You get people to call by advertising.  Let your friends know it is up
and what you have to offer.
2.  I don't have a separate phone line for my BBS.  It only answers the phone
between 9PM and 5AM and when we are not home.
3.  Killing the second phone line should end your expendatures.  My BBS is
running on an old XT.
I rarely get outside calls myself, but I run the BBS to please myself.  I
enjoy the conversations in conferences like this.  I'm also Net Coordinator
for Net3632 (node 3632/0).
Please consider keeping your BBS up, at least to work as a Point.
YIS,
Don
system: You are Robin Clay, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Scouting #2 message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Antony Lacey about "Scout Promise".

They wrote:
-=> 02-Sep-96 13:59:10, you to Keith Davies
AL> I do not beleive in any God as such, my belief is in Science.
> Robin

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assistant: Hello Antony !
Just out of interest....(oh, and this is entirely from memory, so
may not be quite accurate)
Charles Darwin published his work, The Origin of Species, in about
1859. This certainly put the cat amongst the pigeons as far as the
Established Church was concerned;  his views were regarded as
little short of heresy !
A certain Church of England clergyman - the Vicar of Plumstead in
Kent - was a particularly intelligent man, and had been appointed
by Oxford University (his alma mater) as Savilian Professor of
Geometry.
He was also progressing well up the Church Hierarchy, and had
"expectations" of being made a Bishop.
However, with this furore about Darwin's theory, he and some other
Churchmen Scientists published a pamphlet called Essays and
Reviews, in which he propounded HIS belief that there was NO
incompatability between devout Christianity and a parallel belief
in Darwin's Theory of Evolution.
This effectively destroyed his chances of advancement in the Church.
He died in 1863, leaving quite a number of children, some quite young.
He was Professor Baden Powell.  One of his younger sons, born in
1857, was to become our Founder.
Just thought you might be amused.....
Yours in Scouting