The hardcover edition is on the left, the softcover on the right. Previous to 1919 Canadian Scouts used either the UK or the US versions of the Scout Handbook. This was the first time a Scouting Handbook was written specifically for Canadian Scouts.

I can't even express how much of an effect joining #Scouts had in my life. I was a member, a leader, a trainer for close to 30 years.
I acquired a lot of #ScoutsCanada #BoyScoutsOfCanada stuff in that time.
Here is a matching 1st edition set of the 1st #Canadian Scout Handbook

I have been celebrating my 11th Wedding Anniversary this weekend.
I met her when we were 12, she was the 1st girl I ever kissed on the lips. 1st girl I bought flowers for, yellow roses.
I tricked her into marrying me. You can read it here.

Shana and I are celebrating our first double prime anniversary this weekend, 11 years!

I love you beyond our Elevensies!

1 of our cats escaped the house 3 days ago. She's gotten out before but we always "found" her a few hours later.
We live a little rural and we feard we lost her to the local coyotes or the fox we keep seeing.
I saw her sneaking under the barn tonight and we managed to get her back inside.
So happy

That's when the keg comes uncoupled, the filling hose comes loose, and I'm now standing in a stream of cider at 10psi and just slightly above freezing.

Finish the day, wet, sticky, and a little cold. There are days I like my job, but this definitely wasn't one of them.

Took a cider shower today and I really only have myself to blame.

End of a long day and a long week. Filling kegs for the upcoming weekend and the keg filler is not cooperating. I get frustrated and bang the keg against the floor, while it's filling.

Someday we'll find it, the beach here in Freddy,
The students, the stoners, and me.

I've heard it too many times to ignore it
It's someplace I'm supposed to be
Someday we'll find it, the beach here in Freddy,
The students, the stoners, and me.

La-da-da-de-da-da-do
La-da-da-da-da-de-da-do

I checked out The Hilltop,
Over on Prospect,
There was no beach to be found.
Maybe I'll find it?
Somewhere in Devon,
It could be on the Northside.

What's so frustrating,
And keeps me investigating
Is I know it exists certainly, (continued)

Beaches are awesome,
They look like mirages,
Where is that Freddy Beach sign?

They say it's an old joke that just keeps on livin',
But I'm sure it exists, wait and see.
Someday we'll find it, the beach here in Freddy,
The students, the stoners, and me. (Continued)

This one is a take on, The Rainbow Connection, so sing this one in your best Kermit the Frog voice.

The Freddy Beach Connection

Why is there so much?
Freddy Beach merch,
If there is no beach to find? (Continues)

Hey @shiftlessbum.bsky.social this guy in BC might be an interesting follow for you . He's given himself 1 year to catch and cook everything in British Columbia www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

I literally saw a comment on a post today declaring that the Pope is too woke.
I'm an atheist but to be clear I think being woke is literally what the job of the Pope is supposed to be.

Sounds like something I will definitely like. Following him now, thanks!

I wish I was that clever.

A picture of me. I'm wearing a fedora and a mask over my eyes. I'm in mostly black clothing, with accents of purple (tie and mask).

If I was a 1950's era #CrimeFighter, this would be my look.

I've been rewatching #Babylon5 and I have to say, I think it still holds up well.

I can't stop getting older but I can refuse to grow up.

This poem still reminds me to live.

To burn the candle that is my life, in the hope that I can provide some light.

Rage, rage against the dying of the light....

The function of man is to live, not to exist.

I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them.

I shall use my time."

Jack London

"I would rather be ashes than dust!

I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot.

I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.

I have recently been told that I can't list being a whore for money on my resume.

I have literally gotten out of bed early, for money, for years now, but whatever.

Getting my #geek on! Prime Video has all of #Babylon5, it's been a few years since I have seen this!
Three episodes into the first season and it's holding up well.

A friend of mine posted, "Store your grain in the belly of your neighbour.
-ancient proverb".

I'm thinking I already don't like eating haggis.

Sigh, healthcare in Canada is just getting worse all the time.

I just read that 1 in 5 women have been diagnosed with anger issues. That means the other 4 still haven't found a doctor.

Anyone travel to the US and not use their duty free tobacco exemption?
I'm looking at the last of my pipe tobacco, I don't smoke a pipe often but I do like it. I just don't like the price and selection here in Canada.
You're allowed 7ozs, my fav. personal blend is only 6ozs....just saying.

Chicken Curry! YouTube video by Marc Boudreau

In the kitchen whipping up a simple #ChickenCurry and giving a shout-out to my #RiceMaker #Zojirushi. 🍜🍽️

Jesus: Peter, come here I need you!
Peter fights his way through the soldiers, suffers much before finally standing at the foot of the cross.
Jesus cries out again, "Peter come here I need you."
Peter says, "I am here my Lord."
Jesus looks down and says, "Peter, I can see your house from up here."

What is the difference between a man who has found wisdom and one who has not.
The wise man hides his face not his balls while running naked through a crowd.

Thanks my friend, I do appreciate it.

Me and my Mom waltzing together. She is dressed in pink, of course.

Said good bye to my Mom, 9 years ago today. I would give anything to hear that laugh again.
Hug your Moms for me because I can't hug mine.