The Cub Scout

It should be getting cooler again in a day or so as I was out a couple of days back seeing butterflies and small birds about but this week we've floated thousands of miles Westwards.

I don't generally post much about American scouts not least cos I'm not American and in so far as keeping up traditions go, I'd sooner we'd keep our own up like Grand Howl in all its glory but this was the Boy Scouts of America summer uniform of the 1980's which with the odd change stayed in place to the early 2000's.

Smart, practical and more in tune with B-P's ideas than some of the stuff we've had of late, it doesn't aim to "blend in" with everyday boys leisure wear, it identifies you as that Cub Scout with even the socks being distinctive.

Equally I don't post anything around American badges although they follow the basic concept of the badge and award system we know cos they reflect U.S. cultural norms which you'd understand and like here you have to earn them which is a great idea.

There are times where I feel a slightly more modern and inclusive version of the 70's and 80's cubs uniform here backed up by a "stay smart" campaign would be a good thing.