oops to the scouts: was Re: [at-l] And now, a scenic break....

[lparker@cacaphony.net (L. Parker)]

> --- Charles Copeland <charles@uswnet.com> wrote:
> >
> > I hike a lot with my Scouts and I know they irritate some
> hikers because
> > they are so $&%*@#! noisy.  Sorry about that.  I've taken
> them on the
> > Benton-Mackaye - partly to keep them from annoying the AT hikers and
> > partly because its also a beautiful trail.
>
> ### For the record, my comments were made to be completely facetious,
> *especially* regarding the muzzling of Boy Scouts. For the
> record, in the
> past 2-3 years, in encountering a hiking BS troop, I have
> been impressed
> with the orginization, demeanor, discipline and good humor
> from the Scouts
> I've passed or been camped near. I know I've heard others on this list
> opine/observe similarly, and I wonder if it might not be time
> to retire
> the image we have of boy-powered hurricanes traveling the woods.

I have to agree with Sloetoe, the last few encounters I have had with Boy
Scouts on the Trail hae' been impressive. Quiet, single file lines, waiting
on stragglers (the chaperone with the 85 pound pack) concern for the trail
and their surroundings....wow!

Lee I Joe