Archive for January 15, 2007

The Power of the Gavel

Posted in Current Events by John E. Pannell on January 15th, 2007 at 4:16 pm

Sorry folks,  this is another non-patch related post.  I find this priceless.  Skip the rest of this post if you don’t want to read such things.

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"I don't think most people associate me with leeches or how to get them off. But I know how to get them off. I'm an expert at it. "
Oliver North


Items Stolen at Dallas Trade-o-Ree

Posted in Patch Collecting by John E. Pannell on January 15th, 2007 at 12:24 am

Jody Tucker of Manion’s has made it known through patch-l that several valuable items of Scouting memorabilia were apparently stolen at this patch weekend’s Dallas TOR.   He writes:

Unfortunately, there were some items that were stolen late yesterday afternoon. The three items were a 154 Checote F1, 370 Moswetuset S1, and a 1969 San Gabriel Valley Red & White Strip. These were taken off three different tables and by the nature of the items, the person responsible knew what they were taking.

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"When in the pursuit of happiness Obstacles cross our way, When all seems lost And there is a darkening of the day. Remember God in His heaven And it does not cost to call. We'll find despite our troubles We've been blessed after all. "
Janet Louise Holman