There’s something different about scouting. When the GPS batteries fail, those who know the classic methods will do far more than those who don’t. Scouts are scouts because they want to be. And scouter volunteers do a great job building strong foundations in character and skill. (Isn’t that part of the plugger’s creed?)
Also, this is the 100th year for Scouting in America.
I found my old slide rule a few months ago and was somewhat depressed to realize that I can no longer remember how to do anything with it. Of course it has been over 30 years since I actually used the thing.
Sillstaw over 13 years ago
Pluggers would still use sextants, but their kids keep giggling about it.
Misha1995 over 13 years ago
And the kids are wondering where he found that antique! Will he teach them how to use a slide rule, too??
jkoskov over 13 years ago
There’s something different about scouting. When the GPS batteries fail, those who know the classic methods will do far more than those who don’t. Scouts are scouts because they want to be. And scouter volunteers do a great job building strong foundations in character and skill. (Isn’t that part of the plugger’s creed?)
Also, this is the 100th year for Scouting in America.
Congratulations B.S.A.
ottod Premium Member over 13 years ago
The batteries never go out on a slide rule, and some of them work fine under water.
tim over 13 years ago
I found my old slide rule a few months ago and was somewhat depressed to realize that I can no longer remember how to do anything with it. Of course it has been over 30 years since I actually used the thing.