Maura -

Most of what I learned in GS was more the domestic stuff of the early 70's
("You Bet your Sweet Bippie" was big at the time).  I think GS has changed
a lot since then, so more practical survival skills are taught.

I think what the boys envy most is that they never considered keeping their
asses dry and clean as an option.  They don't care that they get wet and
muddy - that is, until they have very cold asses.

The boys are also amazed with another piece of useful information I learned
in GS - "Right over left and left over right." - how can those women
remember how to tie a square knot?  They like the rabbit story that goes
with the bowline knot, but are more amazed that I've learned (in BSA
training) how to tie it one-handed.  Great knowledge if I'm ever faced with
falling off a cliff because I need to use 2 hands, or keeping hold of the
tree branch and managing to get the rope tied around my waist.

- Pam

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Pam:  I must be getting old -- I find this news oddly comforting.  Though
I have to laugh at the thought that learning to keep my ass dry and clean
is one of the few practical skills I learned as a scout -- in a fog of
smoke, as my scout leader was a chain smoker and the circulation in her
basement was poor.
Do the boys envy us this tidy talent?
Maura.