• A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 1

March 18, 2011

• Win a free Eureka Timberline SQ 2XT two-person tent

March 30, 2011

Here is the second of two fundraiser sets for the 2012 NOAC issued by Suanhacky Lodge #49. It has the same design as the previously reported Black-bordered set. This one has a Silver Mylar border and featured Flashing LED lights on both the flap and the chevron.

Suanhacky Lodge #49 2012 NOAC Fundraiser S68 X44

Blue Book style stats:
S68 SMY R M/C BLK WHT FDL; Queensborough Bridge design w/X44 Flashing LED Lights – 2012 NOAC fundraiser
X44 SMY R M/C – M/C FDL; WHT outlined BLK, NOAC 2012, RED 49 w/S68 Flashing LED Lights – Fundraiser

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What some people mistake for the high cost of living is really the cost of high living.

Doug Larson

• Of Sales Seen and Unseen

March 29, 2011

Another item I became aware of at last week’s Allendale TOR was issued by Buckskin Lodge #412 in their support for a 5K charity run, Arrows for Charity.

Buckskin Lodge #412 Arrows for Charity eA2011-2

As far as I know, this is the first NYS OA Patch issued for a run.

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“[I]f we are to be told by a foreign Power … what we shall do, and what we shall not do, we have Independence yet to seek, and have contended hitherto for very little.” –George Washington

• Food Find: Jello Chocolate Mousse Mix

March 28, 2011

• Scouts Canada shows off its redesigned uniforms

March 28, 2011

• Insta-Fire Fire Starter

March 27, 2011

Here is another issue from Ranachqua Lodge #4 issued at their Winter Banquet to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the Lodge in 2010. While it was issued for the banquet, Blue Book policy would call it the A5, since there is no indication of an event on the patch.

Ranachqua Lodge #4 90th Annivesary A5

The Blue Book style stats should be:
A5 – WHT C GRN BLK – BLK Bronx, NY. RED WWW, 90th Anniversary

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“If you are a warrior who is legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that the bad man will not come today. No one can be “on” 24/7 for a lifetime. Everyone needs down time. But if you are authorized to carry a weapon, and you walk outside without it, just take a deep breath, and say this to yourself… ‘Baa.’ “- LTC David A. Grossman,