I have just joined this message line. I live in Lumsden, SK currently but originally from Nova Scotia. I was a youth member in Halifax in the 1960's, a...
Hello Kevin, Being originally from SK, you have my pity (LOL). No offence to those currently reading from SK! My husband and I were from Prince Albert, and...
Introduction time... My name is Jeff Melvin, I currently reside in Moncton, New Brunswick. Right now I am the Area Commissioner for the South-Eastern Scouting ...
Introducing myself to the Group, I am a Scouter with about 19 years of experience in Toronto and Newmarket - mostly with Scouts and Venturers. I have also been...
I hope offers such as this aren't outside the scope of this list. Please help my son complete his campfire blanket. Wanted: 2001 Apple Day crest Willing to...
Hey John: I do think that I have some...contact me privately. Jeff Melvin, ISSC IT & Computer Services Atlantic Baptist University 333 Gorge Rd. Moncton, N.B. ...
I hope there is someone here in this group who can help you, but there is also some scouting groups out there who specialize in trading. Best of luck! Michelle...
I am running an area event and I am require about 250 each 2inch brown pom poms. Does anyone know where I could these cheap? Sandi Landsborough [Non-text...
Hi Sandi, The craft section of "dollar stores" might be your best bet to try first. I've picked up brown pom-poms for Beaver crafts at such stores. Failing...
Hi again Sandy, A couple more thoughts: White pom-poms - especially in the larger size - are the most easily obtainable, and the cheapest, and you could DYE...
you could also easily make your own with brown yarn? We have done this in the past, while time consuming you can always find brown yarn. Lisa hfoisyca...
Hey Sandi: I am not 100% sure where you reside from, but this store throughout Atlantic Canada offers almost always great deals on craft supplies. It also...
I don't know if you have a Lewiscraft store in your area. But I know they have a discount program set up for non-profit organizations. ... -- Valentine Val's...
Hi All! If anyone is in the GTR Area neighbourhood and is interested in attending a Scouting Memorabilia and Badge Swap, one will be held on Saturday,...
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Hi All! If anyone is in the GTR Area neighbourhood and is interested in attending a Scouting Memorabilia and Badge Swap, one will be held on Saturday,...
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A little light hearted humour for a Monday afternoon in honor of the returning season :) This is taken from HWDSB's tailslap resource :) Happy Reading Of Boys...
My group is looking at buying a couple basic GPS's for our Scout troop, which goes out camping several times a year and on at least one canoe trip. They would...
Hey ken: Check out E-bay...I bought one on there really quite cheap and it was brand new not even out of the box. Remember that you get what the description...
Thanks for the laughs Jenn. I am going to forward this to other leaders, if you don't mind. YIS, Phil Kempton 3rd Eastern Passage Troop (formerly Colony and...
I don't mind :) Forward away. Tailslap has alot of humour like this http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/tailslap/other/scouter/scouter.htm as well as invaluable resources...
The eTrex is a mighty fine unit for Geocaching, but be aware that there are multiple units under the "eTrex" banner. I'm betting the Scouts Shop is selling the...
Hi Ken Funny you ask ,i just came back from my summer camp in the Mont-Groulx(a pretty isolated area on the 51st parralel near the manicouagan reservoir just...
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I rarely post up here, but I've been fascinated by GPS for a couple of years and thought I could contribute something. The eTrex is a fabulous model - it does...
Hi Scouter Ken ! There are a number of Garmin GPS units in the same price range with different features. They are currently sold by Canadian Tire and Walmart,...
Thanks for all the comments and offers of help. It is the basic Garmin eTrek that we're considering and though it came to our attention because of the Scout...
Hello Eva Great Idea!! I certainly plan on attending. Please send me infore ti,e and location. Just one slight note to bear in mind for NEXT YEAR'S EVENT,...
Hello Folks, I'm hoping you guys can all help me out :) Here's my problem. I have fibromyalgia and a night camping can be very problematic if I don't sleep...
Hi Jenn, I doubt I can totally help with the problem but I thought this was a good time to mention a few things about air mattresses and foam cushions. First,...
You can find out more at the Old Mill web page of the GTC web site you go to: www.gtc.scouts.ca/OldMill and click on the Scouting Memorabilia Toronto Tade Meet...
Hi Frank; Attached is a map. The swap meet is from 9:30 - 3:00. There may be a $1.00 entry fee to help offset costs. Eva Robinson Akela, 68th Toronto Wolf Cub...