Any formal augmentations to my education were limited in a small community such as mine. I was a girl and it was the ‘80s, so hockey was completely out of the question. Figure skating was too expensive. My parents didn’t have (or want) large farm animals and so 4-H wasn’t even mentioned. Also I heard that they blowdried cows in 4-H. That raised my eyebrows enough to quell any budding interest.However, on Monday nights I attended Brownie meetings.
Well, who knew?! I loved Brownies and Guides and did not know someone could purchase Badges!! Have fun with Scott and Orit, wish I could be there to cheer you on. Denise from Calgary.
My mother was a Guide leader and the idea was that your troop would purchase the earned badges for the deserving recipients out of the measly dues that we paid each week. However my mom frequently had to pay for them herself. As a single widow with 4 children, that was no mean feat.
I was a Brownie troop leader before I had kids. I sheltered them because it broke my heart too. They earned theirs and thought I had to prove they did. *Sigh* lying to protect the inevitable I suppose. It's all a MLM cookie scheme after all.
I can’t believe you sleep in the woods in brownies. What a great leader you must of had! I live reading your stories. They bring back memories of my childhood ❤️
Well, who knew?! I loved Brownies and Guides and did not know someone could purchase Badges!! Have fun with Scott and Orit, wish I could be there to cheer you on. Denise from Calgary.
I did not know you could buy the badges either! Wow.....
My mother was a Guide leader and the idea was that your troop would purchase the earned badges for the deserving recipients out of the measly dues that we paid each week. However my mom frequently had to pay for them herself. As a single widow with 4 children, that was no mean feat.
I was a Brownie troop leader before I had kids. I sheltered them because it broke my heart too. They earned theirs and thought I had to prove they did. *Sigh* lying to protect the inevitable I suppose. It's all a MLM cookie scheme after all.
Another great comment on life🤗
When I found out a few years ago that performers had to pay to be nominated for the Junos it let a lot of air out of my tires.
I agree. And I've settled on thinking of it as an investment in myself.
I can’t believe you sleep in the woods in brownies. What a great leader you must of had! I live reading your stories. They bring back memories of my childhood ❤️