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February 8th, 2012
What's Up With Blue Book?
Many of us have been wondering for years what will happen with Blue Book. A new version has not been published since 2006. At 1pm today Jason Spangler will broadcast part one of an interview with Roy More where they discuss the future of Blue Book.
Scouting Hot Finds Radio: Blue Book 2.0 Update with Roy More.
You can listen live at that link. You can also find the podcast there afterwards, or listen through iTunes.
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January 30th, 2012
Tschipey Achtu Lodge: Update
Back in 2010 I announced the formation of Tschipey Achtu lodge as a result of the merger of Ty-Ohni 95 and Ganeodiyo 417. At the time I was told they would use the number 397, which is also their council number. This created a bit of controversy as that number is currently in use by Chilantakoba lodge in Louisiana. I also announced their first flap. Other than a 2010 Jamboree issue no further news from this lodge made it to me.
I was talking with a Roger Ward last night who was at the recent Winter South Carolina Trade-O-Ree. He tells me it has not been quiet in that lodge. The use of 397 was problematic. Many wanted to choose a different number. Some wanted to claim the number zero, but that was not well received given the special place Unami 1 holds in the Order of the Arrow. The Scout Executive, I am told, stepped in and told the lodge they will use the lower number from the two merged lodges.
The lodge is now known as Tschipey Achtu 95. I have updated the site to reflect this current information. Several new issues have also been added.
Read the Full Post on blog.oaimages.com
January 6th, 2012
A Guide to Identifying Chinese Fakes on eBay
My friend Jason Spangler, also known as the Santee Swapper and host of the Scouting Hot Finds newsletters and podcast has assembled a free guide to spotting the fake Chinese made OA patches currently appearing on eBay.
A Guide to Identifying Recent Chinese Fakes on eBay
This is an extensive 24 page treatise on these patches, with many illustrations. It documents the fakes produced by various sellers over the past several years. It also discusses the marketing strategies of those who produced these fakes including the stealing of images from this website.
This is a must read for almost any collector who wants to avoid being taken by these fakes.
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December 23rd, 2011
Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery (III)
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I have written several posts on this blog about patch designs that appear to have been copied or "inspired" by other designs, quite often from different lodges. For example see the first and second posts using this same title. Another example is this post on more "inspired" patches.
The patch pictured at the top of this post was a recent chapter event issue from Piankatank chapter of Wahunsenakah lodge. (Editor's note: Please see correction in comments). The lodge is chartered to the Colonial Virginia Council which could easily explain the American Revolution theme of the design. However, the lodge totem is a duck so the hawk's head might appear to be an unusual choice.
A friend gave this to me. He acquired it a Trade-O-Ree and thought of me once he saw the design. It's obviously taken from Tsoiotsi Tsogalii's 2010 SR-7B conclave flaps, listed on this site as S34? and S35?.
Perhaps someone in Wahunsenakah can fill us in on the story behind Piankatank chapter's choice of patch design. The artist of the lodge 70 flaps should be flattered that someone in another lodge was so impressed by his design that he chose to adapt it for his chapter's event patch.
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December 22nd, 2011
One of These Things Is Not Like the Other...
"One of these things is not like the others, One of these things just doesn't belong, Can you tell which thing is not like the others. By the time I finish my song?"
How many of you remember this song from "Sesame Street"? I saw a friend of mine at the Winston-Salem Trade-O-Ree last weekend. He usually has a great assortment of patches, many classic material and items from our area. However he wants it to be known that he isn't just interested in old patches, so he puts the frame pictured here on his table. I'll let him remain anonymous unless he chooses to step forward here.
One of those patches seems oddly out of place (really two but one sticks out more!). Do you see it? It's not quite as obvious as recognizing letters and numbers, but still very easy to see! Every time I see this frame I chuckle a bit. It's a good way to start a conversation. Now you all can join me in a good natured chuckle.
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Archive for Catawba 459
Catawba 459 S103?
Catawba lodge recently issued a flap for the 100th anniversary of the BSA. Thanks to Larry Banks for the image of this patch.
The flap features the lodge’s totem as well as a WWW superimposed upon an arrow, traditional elements of this lodge’s standard flaps. The crown represents Mecklenburg County Council and Charlotte, the Queen City.
The listing data for this flap are as follows:
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Name |
fdl/BSA |
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| S103? |
GMY |
R |
WHT |
BLU |
M/C |
GMY & YEL fdls; Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow, 1910 – 2010 |
| Catawba lodge page on OAImages.com |
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Catawba 459 S102?
Some time ago, Larry Banks sent me images for some recent and upcoming Catawba lodge issues. This post is for the patches Catawba issued for the upcoming Dixie Fellowship (2010 SR-5 Conclave). As with the 2010 events patches, the lodge adopted a theme loosely based upon the movie, Pirates of the Caribbean, for these patches. The patches also pay tribute to the BSA centennial.
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Catawba 459 eX2010-1?
Remember me?
Some time ago, Larry Banks sent me images for some recent and upcoming Catawba lodge issues. I will split these into two posts. This first post is for the 2010 events patches. The lodge adopted a theme loosely based upon the movie, Pirates of the Caribbean, for these patches.
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Catawba 459 X21?
Larry Banks sent me this image a couple of weeks ago, but it got lost in the shuffle here. Catawba lodge recently issued a patch to honor the 20th anniversary of Belk Scout Camp, originally named Clear Creek Scout Camp.
Notice that neither the lodge name nor totem appears on this patch. The design also includes both Cub Scout and Venturing related design elements. Larry Banks assures me this patch was issued by the lodge, even though it could appear to be a council or camp issue.
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Catawba 459 Etowah chapter X1?
I’m still very slowly sorting and adding issues from last Summer’s NOAC, but the world of new issues marches on without any pause for me. Larry Banks sent me word of a few new issues recently. One of these is the first patch from Catawba lodge’s Etowah chapter.
The patch is shaped like a light green flame. A stylized buffalo skull is in the center, with the lodge’s totem “ghosted” above it.
The listing data for this issue should be as follows:
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Catawba 459 C2?
Larry Banks recently sent word and an image of a new chenille jacket patch that Catawba lodge is issuing in advance of their 60th anniversary in 2011. This is the third issue from the lodge for this anniversary. It follows the “A4?” issued in 2008 and the recent “M1?”
The central part of this design is very similar to the A4 and is based upon the lodge’s A1.
The listing data for this new patch are as follows:
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Catawba 459 M1?
Catawba lodge recently issued a metal flap for their 60th anniversary. Thanks to Larry Banks for this image. This is the second issue for the lodge’s upcoming 60th anniversary in 2011, following upon the “A4?” issued last year
Let me add a brief word on colors here. The label “gold” (GLD), as a color, is very rarely used in Blue Book type listings and this website. It has been long standing general practice that such a color label is unclear and too easily confused with the term “gold mylar” (GMY). The generally preferred label has been dark yellow (DYL). However, GLD has crept into a few listings for embroidered items and is used to described some metallic items listed on this site. I suggest its use here, too.
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Catawba 459 S101?+X20?
I previously reported on a two piece set Catawba lodge issued to raise funds for this Summer’s NOAC. Now, thanks to Larry Banks, I an show the lodge’s other two sets for this events.
These sets continue with the patriotic themes Catawba lodge is using on this year’s patches. The blue bordered trader set depicts Mount Rushmore. The red mylar bordered set recreates “The Spirit of 1776″. On both sets, humans have been replaced by anthropomorphized hornets. I expect all three sets will be eagerly sought by traders at NOAC.
The listing data for these sets are:
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Catawba 459 Sehwatu Chapter X2?
Larry Banks recently sent an image of a new service award patch from Sehwatu chapter of Catawba lodge. The previous chapter service award patch was a chevron meant to be worn on the pocket. This new patch is a pocket dangle featuring a stylized hornet and nest.
The chapter name is obvious on this patch, but the lodge name is much harder to find. I believe it is “ghosted” in the wings of the hornet. I do not see a fleur d’lis anywhere on this patch.
The listing data for this item should be as follows:
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Catawba 459 S99?+X18?
As a general rule, I don’t usually advertise a lodge’s patch. I have made several exception for personal friends, patches from my area, and items I find particularly interesting or well done.
I recently wrote about Catawba’s 2009 NOAC set. This was intended by the lodge to be a fundraiser set. It is a visually appealing set with a patriotic theme. I expect it will trade readily at NOAC. Larry Banks has passed along an order form for this set and asked that I share it here. Click the link below to view and save the order form for this set.
Catawba Lodge 2009 NOAC Set Order Form
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January 30th, 2012
Tschipey Achtu Lodge: Update
Back in 2010 I announced the formation of Tschipey Achtu lodge as a result of the merger of Ty-Ohni 95 and Ganeodiyo 417. At the time I was told they would use the number 397, which is also their council number. This created a bit of controversy as that number is currently in use by Chilantakoba lodge in Louisiana. I also announced their first flap. Other than a 2010 Jamboree issue no further news from this lodge made it to me.
I was talking with a Roger Ward last night who was at the recent Winter South Carolina Trade-O-Ree. He tells me it has not been quiet in that lodge. The use of 397 was problematic. Many wanted to choose a different number. Some wanted to claim the number zero, but that was not well received given the special place Unami 1 holds in the Order of the Arrow. The Scout Executive, I am told, stepped in and told the lodge they will use the lower number from the two merged lodges.
The lodge is now known as Tschipey Achtu 95. I have updated the site to reflect this current information. Several new issues have also been added.
Read the Full Post
January 14th, 2012
An OAImages iPad App?
Some of those who know me personally, know that I have gone over to the "Dark Side" and have started using Apple products. I bought an iMac a couple of months ago and just recently got an iPad. My brother is trying to tell me that my Droid's days are numbered.
I really like my iPad and started day dreaming about an OAImages app for it. I have no idea how to go about writing this and it would take me into an entirely new area from what I know. It's not something that would happen easily or soon. Here's your chance to give feedback. What do you think about an OAImages app? What would you put in it? Do you have any thoughts on how it would be distributed or how much it would cost?
Please feel free to comment. Comments are moderated for those who have not successfully had a comment published on this blog before in order to control spam. I will do my best to approve comments as quickly as possible in order to facilitate a discussion.
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October 4th, 2011
Indian Summer and Summit Corps Patches
I have added special pages on this site for the 2011 Indian Summer and 2011 Summit Corps. I still have a few images to add but most of what I have images for is now on the site. Thanks for Rick Horne for most of these images.
To view these items, go to OA Images: National and Special Events Patches page and select either of these events from the "Other Specialties" drop down box.
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August 27th, 2011
Coming out of Hiding About April 1st
It's kind of odd to come out of hiding to post about a topic like this.
I'm hearing from some brothers that there have been gullible readers to this blog over the years. I would have thought it was obvious from the context of the posts, but the various posts made on this blog throughout the years that have appeared on APRIL FIRST are all satire. None of them are true. Read them and chuckle but please do not complain to your friendly OA National Committee members, Scout Executives, lodge advisers, or official website administrators about the "changes" that are "announced" in them.
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March 31st, 2011
Comment Spam
This is strictly an "FYI" post for those familiar with the issues facing those who maintain blogs and message boards where readers can post comments.
Recently I had been having issues here with comment spam getting past this blog's filters. I deleted the inappropriate posts as quickly as I could but this was still unacceptable to me, as well as additional work. I since have required that readers register before they're allowed to post comments here. That seems to have stopped the spammers.
I still see a number of probable spammers, mainly from Russian domains, registering on this blog but so far none have had their comments posted successfully.
I may test my luck for a short period of time in the near future. At some unannounced time, I will turn off the registration requirement for posting comments for a day or two. I want to see if the spammers have been chased away, or if they're just awaiting an easy opportunity to push their garbage
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February 11th, 2011
Change in Comments Policy
This blog is being hit with a large number spam comments lately. There have been over 12,000 attempts to spam the blog with comments just within the past 60 days. Recently a few dozen comments, hawking service and goods I deem inappropriate for this blog, made it past the filters. Since I don't desire to spend more time deleting the spam as I find it and don't want inappropriate information to sit on my blog, I am tightening up the policy on commenting here.
Those who wish to comment must now register and be logged in before being to post comments. Registration is free and is not the same as membership to this site. This is a common practice on many blogs especially among sites run by more "traditional media" type companies.
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Lodge 459: BSA Centennial Flap
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