Yes, the forced dieting situation was in Texas. There was a wide variety of excuses given.....we'll just say one of our leaders has a borderline unlimited credit card, and volunteered to go into Athens and buy any and all food needed at Walmart. Two leaders (a restaurant owner and a lady that runs a high school cafeteria) volunteered to go back and run the kitchen to get the food out. .....after that, Alexander was absolutely awesome.

I actually liked the food at Alexander. I'll be up there in a couple weeks and will update......please note, I am not particularly picky.

It's been a while

Sent a request for a congratulatory letter from the White House for 2 of my Eagle Scouts (ceremony in 2 weeks).

Received 2 letters addressed to "Eagle Scout" (My sons' name).

They eagerly opened the letter and it was a message congratulating them for their Girl Scout Golden Award.

I just shook my damn head.

The program works. Find the right fit, and it is not a question. Going through it with my dad, and then years later with my son and daughter was fantastic. I have seen the impact it can have on young people.

Like everything in life, you, and your sons will get out of Scouting what you and they put into it. That is going to hold thru for their academic career, faith, job, marriage, etc.

I am so glad my kids got involved. Life changing. Of course, we had a great fit with great kids and adults.