[philmont] better red wool jackets

>>Bill wrote:
>>I reluctantly agree with the observation that the red wool jac shirt may
be an item of apparel whose utility has passed, and that it may have its
greatest >>appeal for us old timers. I am amazed when any youth finds
himself the proud recipient of such an expensive piece of Scout apparel.

You should not be amazed when a young man decides to emulate his role
models! ;-)

Several years ago we had a new scout join the troop. One night he showed up
wearing his father's red wool jacket with large, 1960s Jamboree patch on
the back. He asked me if he should take it off. I told him to wear it
proudly and I'd take care of the uniform police if they came after him.
They didn't. He's now an Eagle and has grown into the jacket - in many
ways!

Jill

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Received on Thu Aug 3 10:38:32 2006