This weekend I successfully completed BSA's Order of the Arrow Ordeal. It was strenuous and challenging. I was nervous. Of course, with my Marine Corps training I should have had nothing to be nervous about (but I was!). The Scouts and I had a great time. I won't share any state secrets with you, but here is a picture of me with my new OA sash and the beginnings of a forest green sock. I wanted to share a group picture, but you know how teenagers are about having their picture published in uniform. They don't want to be embarrassed. I, of course, have no such qualms (Obviously!).
I thought it was appropriate that I wore Knitting Iris' handknit socks for my outdoor adventure (at least the non-uniform portion) since she's the original outdoor gal.
It was a great experience. If you or your son is in Boy Scouts, I highly recommend becoming a member of the Order of the Arrow. You'll be glad you did.
P.S. If you were worried about me maintaining a vow of silence, don't worry, I was too! I managed it. I had to do it for ten weeks during Marine Corps Officer Candidate School, so I guess one weekend with the Boy Scouts wasn't too bad. It may have been the most challenging part though.
Wow, congratulations! The scouts are lucky to have a knitting marine in their ranks!
Posted by: Barb | Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 12:01
Congratulations!
Posted by: Jennifer | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 20:12
I really like the yellow socks. Nice!
Posted by: Rhonda the Stitchingnut | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 13:25
Congratulations!
Posted by: Kat | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 12:08
I'll never forget seeing an induction at a parent's night at a boy scout camp. The officiant kept saying to one scout "Silence is golden!" The scout kept saying "Yes, sir!" He didn't get it that he was to shut up! Then the officiant had to say it again! Pretty soon the crowd "got it" and began to titter.
Posted by: Barbara-Kay | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 10:51
Congrats!!!
Posted by: rohanknitter | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 10:51
Congratulations!
Posted by: Wool Winder | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 10:33
I am sooooooooo proud of you!!! We must celebrate!!!
Posted by: ellen | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 09:50
Good for you, that's GREAT...and I'm sure those wonderful socks made it much easier :)
Posted by: hakucho | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 08:03
Congratulations! Glad you made it, silence and all.
Posted by: Lisa | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 06:14