My dad. Bless him. Does Boy Scouting have a "Freak Out The In-Laws" merit badge? He's earned it, and I'll bet he has no clue.
A couple of postings ago, I was speculating about my dad meeting up with my in-laws when he visited England for the Boy Scout World Jamboree.
MIL and FIL e-mailed Simon to say that they had indeed spent a "lovely" day sightseeing around Suffolk, but that they were SHOCKED at Dad's get-up. Per my expectation, he did arrive dressed in full Boy Scout regalia, including neckerchief, uniform shorts and knee socks. I can only wonder if he wore his Silver Beaver medal and his wide brimmed hat... The in-laws were appalled, especially since, according to them, people approached my dad all day and asked him about it. This was exactly what Dad wanted, I'm sure. A chance to share the story of scouting! Proud member of the Bay Lakes Council of Wisconsin! Care to try the Boy Scout handshake, anyone?
It's all just very un-British.
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Do you think the in-laws will be sending any photo;s? I'd love to see it.
Kate -
Thanks for visiting my blog. Glad you like it.
I like your humor, too. Very well written.
Be well,
- Lulu
http://lulu-haiku.blogspot.com
Ah, but he was entertaining and I'm sure it will be talked about for years!
BTW, in answer to your question, if you scroll to the bottom of my page you'll see a Playlist, click it and it will take you to a site (projectplaylist.com I believe) that will allow you to search the net for music links and create a playlist. Then it will give you a handy little code to embed the playlist on your page.
Oh I bet they thought he was an alien!
I want a picture.
And hey...good for him. That takes guts to do that in England....
That's great! Might not have been what the in-laws were expecting, but he was true to himself. They'll know where his daughter came by that admirable quality :)
Hi Kate
I can just picture him now. Dib, dib, dob, dob, and all that. I believe that's what they say in the boy scouts.
And Suffolk hey, next county to me, and the home of some lovely places that I have visited. Where abouts in Suffolk I wonder?
Sadly, I'll bet there were no photos, since the in-laws disapproved. I"m going to see him in a few weeks, though, so I"ll ask him.
@Alice-Thanks! I'll check it out.
@Rebecca- Now, as an adult, I admire him for not being overly concerned about what other people think of him. When I was a kid, though, he was a constant embarrassment. I suppose my kids think the same of me...
@World-Lavenham and Sudbury...MIL and FIL are from that area. They're very proud of it, and I have Lavenham watercolor prints, tea towels, etc...My husband was raised mostly in Sussex, though.
Hi Kate
I have been to both Lavenham and Sudbury. They are definitely places to be proud of.
I can imagine how picturesque your water colour prints must be.
And Sussex, I have been to a fair few places there too...Petworth, Midhurst, Arundel....
It's a small blogging world!
I want to see photos, too! MIL and FIL may not have taken any, but your dad's bound to have gotten a few taken by other, more appreciative folks! Good on you, Mr. P!
How precious. I bet the boy scout council would just love a picture or two of that! I wonder did you get to experience his companionship during his costumed outings growing up?
LMAO
That's great. Ya gotta love parents.
Hey nothing wrong with big boy scouts. Doesn't that Michael Moore guy thrive on it?
FROM Jamie-wanna be: Spectacular blog site, oozing you- at every turn. (most assured a great thing) But Lass, it's not hiking unless it's in kilts and skirts& sandel wear.Nary a blister if you've got your potions.
Jamie, lad!
Thank you for coming to see my blog! If you had come galloping up on a steed, I would have happily jumped up behind and got a ride to the trail-head.
good for you dad
picture please kate
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