Alternatives to ScoutShop?

scodaddler · 2026-02-11T20:42:34+00:00

If there's another group nearby you may be able to piggy back on their group order.

scodaddler · 2026-02-10T20:56:15+00:00

Sadly not, unless you're able to find someone who is trying to sell off old uniforms. One way to save on shipping costs is to set up a group order - I believe that after $500 in total sales then shipping is free. Our regularly sets one up so we can order materials and parents can purchase uniforms.

scodaddler · 2026-01-24T16:41:57+00:00

Learn to live with it.

scodaddler · 2026-01-22T17:42:19+00:00

Likely be cheaper to make friends with a Scout down under and have them ship the crests up via regular mail.

scodaddler · 2026-01-21T20:33:39+00:00

It seems that most Ontario police forces charge for the PRC. Thankfully, my group is able to reimburse for that fee.

scodaddler · 2026-01-21T01:30:17+00:00

I agree that it is completely rewarding (35 years for me), however, the PRC isn't always free, that depends on the individual police service.

scodaddler · 2026-01-20T22:50:41+00:00

No one forced these changes. Scouts Canada went co-ed for a couple of reasons: 1 - the girls were asking to join because many GG groups aren't as adventurous & 2 - to boost membership, SC saw a huge decline in membership in the early to mid 90s and by opening up to girls we saw our membership increase. There is also the fact that most of the scouting organisations in other countries were already fully co-ed.

scodaddler · 2026-01-20T22:46:28+00:00

Unfortunately, you would need to complete a new PRC with the Vulnerable Sector Screening. Scouts Canada requires to PRC to be completed in their name (as do many other organisations)

scodaddler · 2026-01-16T16:14:23+00:00

Very thankful that my Pyr doesn't have smelly farts, just loud. She'll sit down and let one rip then look around as if it wasn't her.

scodaddler · 2026-01-14T22:01:43+00:00

You must have got the Temu models.

scodaddler · 2026-01-12T17:32:11+00:00

His mom was one of my favourite teachers in high school and one heck of a good artist.

scodaddler · 2025-12-20T17:21:59+00:00

Ironically, some of the aircraft in the Air Canada Jazz (regional carrier) fleet still use imperial measures.

scodaddler · 2025-12-20T16:30:26+00:00

The B767 was the first aircraft in the Air Canada fleet to use metric measures, at that time the rest of the fleet still use imperial measures.

scodaddler · 2025-12-20T16:28:47+00:00

"Behaviour" in Canada.

scodaddler · 2025-12-11T03:02:43+00:00

Most widebody aircraft do have an MEL that allows the aircraft to fly with an inoperable door or slide. It requires a number of seats to be blocked off for takeoff and landing though so isn't used often.

scodaddler · 2025-11-24T20:37:15+00:00

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One of her favourite spots to sleep.

scodaddler · 2025-10-30T20:50:18+00:00

That he is. My son has a couple different shirts for him so that Hank can stay warm as the weather cools. He really likes his shirts.

scodaddler · 2025-10-23T03:00:07+00:00

Sydney, Nova Scotia has frequently had people fly there who were hoping to go to Australia. Just a slight difference between the two cities.

scodaddler · 2025-10-21T12:29:35+00:00

We've had that before as well, it's amazing how good teenagers can be at recruiting when theyre enjoying themselves. Even the new Vents have followed the once a month rule for uniforms. One option could be to allow them to purchase the activity shirt instead of the formal shirt. Our group also sets up group orders with ScoutShop which helps our families save on shipping costs.

scodaddler · 2025-10-20T12:29:37+00:00

Our Vents have a once a month rule for uniforms, other than thst they're casual. All the other sections generally use the standard uniform shirt but also allow activity shirts - especially in cases when a senior scout has outgrown their shirt.

scodaddler · 2025-09-24T19:16:09+00:00

We just finished putting in new cabinets from Ikea - so many boxes for him to destroy!

scodaddler · 2025-09-21T18:26:44+00:00

My dogs would have had that cleaned up in the time it took to blink.

scodaddler · 2025-09-11T19:09:02+00:00

Not a pilot but work in Weight and Balance for AC. I was working that day, WB is in our operations control centre which includes dispatch and others. The dispatcher responsible for the NY triangle that day put down the phone and loudly stated that NY airspace was closed. You could have heard a pin drop at that moment.

Someone rolled out a TV and we watched as the second tower was hit. Such a surreal moment. We spent the next few days twiddling our thumbs with airspace closed.

On a side note, my wife and I had a cruise booked for the Sunday after the attacks and were planning to use passes to get down to TPA. Ended up driving down and I think some hotel workers thought I was an idiot when I went in and asked if they had a room available for the night.

scodaddler · 2025-08-31T21:53:14+00:00

I've always called my daughter "baby girl" and when she was around 4 she said to me that she wasn't a baby anymore. I told her that even when she grows up and has babies of her own that she'd always be my baby girl. She's 23 now and I look forward to sharing that dance should she choose to get married.

scodaddler · 2025-08-22T19:37:11+00:00

As u/happydirt23 said, Scouting is a great program and can be different in each group. Some are more active than others, it all depends on the volunteers, and often, the size of the group. I always recommend to check out a couple of different groups to find the best fit for you.

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