Bad example? Character? Yes. Citizenship? Yes. Fitness? Yes. I believe the
Aims of Scouting are well represented.
YiS,
Jim Welton
McAllen, Texas
On 12/21/05, Jason Cotting <jasoncotting@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> At the risk of being called a bad example, I'll put my opinion in.
>
> I'd sell my Philmont, NOAC, whatever patches for the right price. I don't
> make much money. One of the things that brings me the most joy in the world
> is bicycling. My lack of disposable income is beginning to interfere with my
> ability to ride (which in turn effects my happiness) as my bike is getting
> worn out. A new bike would bring me much more joy than some old patches
> sitting around collecting dust. Its all about YOUR priorities. I don't need
> patches to remind me of Philmont. I have phriends, pictures, memories, all
> kinds of things that remind me of the joy that Philmont brought to me.
And I certainly don't need the prestige / ego boosting of wearing around my
> Philmont paraphanalia. Being a Ranger, the ideal of humle pride was pounded
> into who I am. I wear one of my Philmont staff arrowheads on my uniform in
> hopes that someone else sees it and we can strike up a conversation about
> HOmE. I wear my Ranger patch on my backpack in hopes to find another Ranger
> so we can rehash old memories. What is fun is when people see it and say
> "Hey, I've heard about that Philmont place. I know such and such that went
> there".
>
> I don't see where I can be critisized for doing what makes ME happy. To
> tell you the truth, I hope other people don't sell their patches, so mine
> will be in higher demand (law of supply and demand). I wouldn't sell my
> patches for a bargain rate, because I know how much I put into getting them
> and how rare they actually are.
>
> That being said, I used to feel the complete opposite about selling my
> Philmont stuff. I thought it was completely wrong if someone, especially
> another Ranger, sold their patch. I used to tell my crews that I wouldn't
> sell my Philmont patches unless I needed the money for a life saving
> operation. I have since learned that there are bigger things in life than
> Philmont.
>
> My time at Philmont will always be important to me. It was essential in
> shaping who I am today. Now I must continue to move forward.
>
> Y'all have a blessed Christmas!
>
>
> --
>
> Jason Cotting
> Retired Ranger
> ><>
>
> My Philmont gear advice:
> http://anvilgear.com/jason/backpacking
>
> Philring
> http://philring.anvilheadproductions.com
>
> Resume: http://anvilgear.com/fire
>
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