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04-14-2007, 06:37 PM
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My mom recieved the Silver Beaver award at a Scout luncheon (that's an award for volunteers), and I went with her, my Lady, and brother. 
My uniform's a bit baggy, I used to be heavier.
And because every Scout knows that a Scouter is never far from coffee  
Got several comments at the event, the Scout Executive said it was international Scouting at its best. Got a couple negatives, too, but I don't care. Most were interested and thought it was great.
On the way home at a gas station an old lady told me about her brother who wears kilts. When I went back to the car, there was a carfull of college students getting air in their tires. They started laughing hysterically, but I didn't pay any attention, I didn't know if they were talking about me. But then they back their car right up to me so they could get a good stare, then sped off while one of them yelled "Nice Kilt!". I don't know how it was meant, but at least they got the terminology right 
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An uair a théid an gobhainn air bhathal 'se is feŕrr a bhi réidh ris.
(When the smith gets wildly excited, 'tis best to agree with him.)
Kiltio Ergo Sum.
I Kilt, therefore I am. -McClef
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04-14-2007, 06:48 PM
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Very cool! Now I know how to wear my scout socks that I still have. haha
And way to go, "Mom." Nick's mom is "mom" to many.
DALE.
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04-14-2007, 07:00 PM
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Nick. Are you wearing a Jamboree patch? Very nice pictures.
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04-14-2007, 07:16 PM
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Nick,
Congrats to your mother for the Silver Beaver. Not just anyone gets that privilege. If you've read any of my other threads, myself, jackson123, and animalk, are all in a venture crew here in dallas. Our crew specializes in living history. Specifically Texas frontier life in the 1870's. A group of us are the blacksmiths in the group that are also kilt wearers. http://www.crew1298.org Check us out.
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04-14-2007, 07:23 PM
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Eagle Scout, very impressive! 
Both my older brothers are Eagle Scouts. I unfortunately never made it that far...
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04-14-2007, 07:23 PM
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That is wonderful, congratulations to your mom, you look great in your uniform plus the kilt, I am glad you had a good day despite the college kids.
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04-14-2007, 07:40 PM
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Thanks for the picture. Volunteers make all the difference. We should all do some.
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04-14-2007, 07:59 PM
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Nice for you to go and support your Mom and honor her properly.
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04-14-2007, 09:08 PM
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Very cool, Nick. As one scouter to another, I think that looks great. We did a merit badge college here recently and a guy I work with that I didn't know was a scouter diid American Cultures and wore his kilt the first day. He and I have been wearing our kilts to work for the last few Tartan Days. YIS
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04-15-2007, 04:36 AM
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Well done to your Mom and you.
Do very many Scouts there wear kilts? Most of the Scouts here wear them, but I had no idea if it spread out at all.
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