Scottish Scout Troop Visits U.S.

[Andrew Breecher]

The socks and flashes were still around when I was in Scouts (around 1988), though they were definitely phasing out by then, and not many boys wore them.

Andrew.

[Frank McGrath]

I taught uniforming for Cub Scout Leader Basic Training. I told leaders that Whatever they decided was okay as long as all matched. Neckerchief under or over the collar.......Style of pants were optional as long as they were blue. I kept two uniform shirts...1 for dress functions and one for training functions. The training shirt was the most fun. I, too, saw kilted scouts at the Jamboree in A.P. Hill, Virginia. Was good to see.

Frank

[way2fractious]

Any beaded brothers out there?
Mike (WB SE-76, Beaver, Tr-1, Gilwell)

During my few years as a troop Scoutmaster, I took my Wood Badge training at Camp Pupukea on Oahu. I used to be a Beaver...

The small ribbon of MacLaren tartan on the back of the neckerchief was definitely not enough for me, so I acquired some 13 oz wool and sewed myself a casual kilt to wear on scout outings, meetings, and events.

The album following has some pictures from when I helped staff a Wood Badge training session in Sacramento in 2003. That's me, as troop guide for the Antelopes, attempting to spread kilt appreciation in their group picture. Also, two of us staffers pooled our kilt inventories and had the male staffers put on a surprise show for our female course director ("Scoutmaster"). The other guy played the role of a kilted Baden-Powell during the training course.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shanna...KIsREBps7JXoUS

This has all been way too much fun.

[tomcherv]

I have registered for the Wood Badge course and will be attending this May.