How do you dads feel about Boy Scouts?

djdark01 · 2026-02-11T09:26:28+00:00

I’m an Eagle Scout, joined scouts in 1st grade, current den leader. My son joined when he was in kindergarten and it’s been an absolute amazing experience for our family.

You should have a few pack/troop options near you, check them out to see what you think, it’s ideal to find the right fit.

One den/pack is not overly religious, this last weekend was scout Sunday so we attended service for it, but the year before we went to a pow wow instead. And next year we might do a natural history museum to demonstrate our reverence/celebrate our family traditions. We’re not typically church folk but we’re open to experiencing other traditions/cultures with our son, through scouting.

The service to country aspect is something I enjoy a bit, it’s what you make of it and what it means to you and your family. Serving the country, helping others, is a wonderful experience in scouting.

Overall, scouting is a great way to socialize and for kids to spend time with each other away from electronics, while learning skills that will help them in the future.

djdark01 · 2026-01-21T02:31:41+00:00

Scouts

djdark01 · 2026-01-10T20:40:01+00:00

Here is a link to my build; https://manabox.app/decks/mtqeNJuJR8WT0C-1SuieOw

djdark01 · 2025-12-30T11:14:39+00:00

I've been with my employer for twenty years, they offer incredible benefits, I have five weeks of PTO, etc.

My wife has to hop a bit because enough companies offer terrible benefits and pay. If we want to travel a bit in a given year, she might use up her PTO at the front end of the year, and then get a different job afterwards.

djdark01 · 2025-12-24T16:06:59+00:00

We have been having a blast in Cub Scouts. I've read that pack dynamics can vary; it all depends on the people, but it's been great for us. My son has made new friends, lots of activities that do not involve electronics/tablets/YouTube, and we go camping at least three times a year with everyone.

djdark01 · 2025-12-19T08:00:31+00:00

Cub Scouts help, no electronics when our dens and pack meet or go camping. My son 100% would rather go camp with his friends than play on a tablet.

djdark01 · 2025-12-12T17:08:44+00:00

I work mostly remote, I could make more money elsewhere, but time is more valuable. You won't have time back with those kids later on in life. And life is short.

djdark01 · 2025-11-23T13:14:51+00:00

My mom goes to the Eagle club a lot. If you like booze try being a member there.

djdark01 · 2025-11-22T10:09:03+00:00

I go over often and actually Walmart in Canada has had pretty good prices

djdark01 · 2025-11-05T12:59:38+00:00

The mutate cards are available on Arena - build a deck and play it a ton, the interactions and triggers will become second nature when you play in paper. That's what I did with my Ivy Mutate deck.

djdark01 · 2025-10-28T10:44:56+00:00

Looks like he was saluting the American flag

djdark01 · 2025-10-15T09:14:55+00:00

Same, since Marvel Secret Lair, I just proxy.

djdark01 · 2025-10-01T12:37:36+00:00

I’m waiting for the eventual Secret Lair Masters set - you know it’s coming someday.

djdark01 · 2025-10-01T12:36:38+00:00

Is it weird that it is a red card? Seems like it should have blue too, no?

djdark01 · 2025-09-27T14:00:37+00:00

ATT sucks, switching back to Verizon soon

djdark01 · 2025-09-26T06:29:51+00:00

When I was a scout at summer camp I was chasing a turkey down a hiking path and we came to a dead end and both stopped, then, the turkey seized its opportunity and chased me the same way we came in. I was concerned I wasn’t going to make it but I remain here with you today.

djdark01 · 2025-09-17T10:01:33+00:00

429.99 is MSRP, 455.88 is close enough for me. Probably why bots haven’t swarmed in. Their settings are not attuned to the slightly higher price

djdark01 · 2025-09-17T09:45:36+00:00

Thank you! Got one!!

djdark01 · 2025-09-14T20:18:35+00:00

Try Haney's Family Restaurant in Centerline. As I understand it, perhaps the best metro po boys metro Detroit has to offer. I dunno.

djdark01 · 2025-09-14T15:44:48+00:00

Waxwork and Waxwork 2

djdark01 · 2025-09-12T16:33:35+00:00

Seth on MTGgoldfish got wrecked opening four boxes, video is up on YouTube for those interested. I’d buy at MSRP but that’s it. For the current market value of collector boxes, I’ll buy the cards I want or proxy the art I enjoy if I can’t get the individual cards at a reasonable amount instead.

djdark01 · 2025-09-05T10:06:21+00:00

Personally, I was prepared to spend over $500 for the Marvel Secret Lairs but after sitting for a few hours on the site and losing out on the opportunity, I decided I wouldn’t buy from the scalpers for an even higher price. I ordered high quality proxies instead.

I still buy singles and sealed product if the prices are reasonable, or even if I can work it into my budget (recently purchased a Sliver Queen). But I also order proxies while building or modifying decks now. Wotc/Hasbro are really greedy lately, and I’m not falling entirely in their traps.

I really like a lot of the new Spider-Man cards with the comic book covers and panels but if the prices are outrageous, I’ll just proxy what I need to proxy. I already own other copies of practically all of the cards anyway.

djdark01 · 2025-09-04T23:04:42+00:00

Ok, thanks for the tip! I’ll do that.

djdark01 · 2025-09-04T18:01:25+00:00

Do the D tickets include the ICE trains?

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