inspiring scout

[Man of Tanith]

last night i was doing a little navigation skills with my troop.
one of our new additions who has only been with us for three weeks from cubs absolutely blew me away pointing out constellations here there and everywhere, he even taught me and the sectional assistant a new method of finding the north star.
And the most amazing thing is he is self taught from a cd/dvd.
i have high hopes for this lad. just wanted to share my amazement

 

[SussexRob]

It's times like that, when the kids teach you something, that reminds you just how much Scouting can do for everyone.

Looks like you need to run an astronomy evening soon!

 

[Bushwhacker]

Certainly not quite so wholesome but I gave my mate's lad a game of pool the other day and he showed me how to fiddle the table so you get two games for 50p.
I've been playing on that same table for 17 years!

 

[resnikov]

And the most amazing thing is he is self taught from a cd/dvd.

And the dvd is ?

 

[Hugo]

It's nice to meet a youngster like that, a good time was had then.
Mind you I could do with him to show me how to tune my TV recorder.

 

[Manacles]

Excellent! It's the skill sharing that makes Scouting worthwhile - betcha one of the others will go away inspired and learn too

 

[SussexRob]

And the dvd is ?

+1 would also love to find out. I used to as a kid be really into astronomy and space, and could tell you loads about the constellations etc. Sadly, as my interests changed/moved on, and working/learning took over, I forgot that knowledge.

One day I will get a decent telescope again. Bushcrafting and astronomy are ideal pastimes to go hand in hand.

 

[Man of Tanith]

he is bringing me the dvd to borrow next week
soon as i know the title i shall share it
think it is a kids one but it should make it easier for me understand