Beaver scout camp blanket

[bob_the_baker]

I have realised that my wife is actually wrong about something question now is, how do I break it to her gently?

Back story, I purchased a couple of italian army blankets, one in pretty good condition, one rotted down the middle. After cutting out the bad part, sewing it back together and tidying the edges, the remainder makes a perfect beaver sized poncho, perfect for sewing badges onto and sitting around the fire. Now the boss is of the opinion that this is a terrible thing to do and I should buy him the Beaver Tm poncho, I am of the, correct, opinion that a hand made army blanket poncho is both better and more stylish. Question is, how do I change her mind?

 

[mountainm]

You point out that the beaver one is not recommended to be worn around campfires.

 

[DavidJT]

I am facing the same choice for 8yo son who is going to first Cub camp.

Most of the other boys just have the standard one from the scout shop - but how ridiculous to have a camp blanket made of plastic?

He'll probably be teased and feel a bit odd at first in a homemade one, but will be better off in the long run.

Currently looking for a suitable blanket that wont be too scratchy!

 

[mountainm]

I am facing the same choice for 8yo son who is go
He'll probably be teased and feel a bit odd at first in a homemade one, but will be better off in the long run.

Currently looking for a suitable blanket that wont be too scratchy!

Make sure you stipulate is a real "ex army" blanket.

 

[Stew]

Is that really what it's come to?! There's an official one!

Part of the fun was putting together your own and the variety at camp
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[Tristar777]

Afraid so! If you don't have the "right" gear! Funny, Im just watching About a Boy on TV. Same sort of thing!

 

[Big Stu 12]

It may help if you get hold of a few of the badges he has earnt, and sew them on... Then its a start of a hobby, my boy used to like using myold campfire blanket cause he had loads to talk about when people asked what they were

 

[carabao]

I've got a few US army badges your boy could have for free to sew on his army / beaver scout poncho. It will break the ice and be a talking point. I think I have the air cav and navy seals, and a few others ? If you want p.m me

 

[John Fenna]

My camp blanket got so heavy from the badges sewn on it that I could barely walk while wearing it!
Real blanket all the way!

 

[g4ghb]

You tell her it is a 'Scout' camp blanket that grows with him as he progresses through the sections - It will show his scouting history and he wouldn't want to wear a beaver blanket when he is a grown up cub!

like John my blanket was so heavy that It was too warm to wear round the fire and generally was used as a pillow. Still have it now and that is almost 40 years since I was a Cub (no beavers in my day!)

 

[MartinK9]

Army Blanket all the way:

 

[MikeLA]

Back to the first thread

GOOD Luck telling a wife shes wrong

 

[Stew]

Mine is not as full as Martin's but I think we should dig them out and post pics then you can show your good lady.

 

[the interceptor boy]

take your wife out. first buy her some perfume or nail polish of her choice. then to dinner and tell her you have another pressie at home. then presented with both of your masterpiece. if you still wrong. take her to a moot. she will iove. at the end of the day you are still wrong. you are just the worker. get that right in your head. enjoy telling her she is wrong?????????????

 

[maddave]

The official blanket is polyester fleece??? :O How has this got past the H&S Nazi's

 

[bob_the_baker]

We have come to an agreement. I finish the poncho and let the lad make his own mind up. Which I am 100% sure will be in my favour, as, given the choice, he always sides with me. His sister on the other hand maybe a tougher challenge...

 

[fishfish]

"makes a perfect beaver sized poncho" lol!

 

[santaman2000]

If a man says something in the forest with no waoman there to hear him, is he still wrong?

 

[Tristar777]

What a great badged blanket! I got a new hobby thanks!

 

[Toddy]

If a man says something in the forest with no woman there to hear him, is he still wrong?

Depends on what he's saying .......

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