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Whipping Rope

3/6/2014

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A rope walks into a Starbucks. The barista says, “We don’t serve ropes in here.” The rope walks outside, ties a knot in the middle of his body, brushes out the strands at the bottom and heads back into the bar. The bartista says, “Aren’t you the rope I just threw out of here?” The rope replies, “No, I’m a frayed knot.”

Only YOU can help prevent frayed knots! Always whip or fuse your rope to prevent unraveling!

Learn the right way to whip a rope by watching the video below.   You can also find the same info in your Scout Handbook.

Thanks to JD of fusionknots.com for posting this. 



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Topographic Map Symbols

3/4/2014

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Ever wonder what all those funny symbols are on a map?  Can you tell the difference between a footbridge and a train bridge?  How about a swamp versus a pond? 

If you need to learn, or just need a little refresher, The US Geological Service (USGS) has a great guide for you.

USGS Topographic Map Symbols


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Most & Least Earned Merit Badges of 2013

3/4/2014

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There are 135 merit badges available today (& 133 available last year).  Bryan on Scouting, Scouting Magazine's Blog, published a list of merit badges that shows how many were earned in 2013. There are some surprises in there, so be sure to take a look.

Do you have any of the most popular or least popular merit badges?  Why not help out some of those less popular ones move up a rank or two by earning them?


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