I think Ishers already suspect or know this...

[baldowrie]

I have been a Scout leader and a sea cadet leader and sad to say I too have come across a paedophillic scout leader that took many years to convict. I knew there was something dodgy with him when he turned up with hair trigger air rifles and proceeded to set up a firing range in the scout hall. Having had some dealings with guns, and found to be a good shot, I made complaints to the leaders. BUT being a woman I was obviously being hysterical!

So I picked up the rifle and had a go. This chap was not keen as he couldn't touch me to 'teach me to hold the rifle'. It went off before I lifted the rifle, and I had even really touched the trigger. Having nearly hit the head leader he ceased the rifle use

Transpires this chap assaulted one of the boys in my old street and I got a phone call from a friend there asking me what I knew about this chap and what had happened. Parent was thinking of calling the police but wanted more info..so immediately said warn the police he has more than a dozen loaded hair trigger air rifles in the house. He was arrested, with armed police standing by. By all accounts he went for one of the guns but was over powered first.

What really annoyed me is that the scouting association knew about this chap and suspicions voiced by parents but was just moved from the troop the allegations were made at.

He was convicted with several count of indecent behaviour

[2steps]

I remember watching Neighbours when I had my tea and then playing outside every night, even in the cold weather. I mean playing as well, not hanging round outside Spar or on the park with a gang...

Oh dear, I sound like my mum now....

me too we had game consoles but we always loved riding bikes, building dens, being outside in anyway when we could. would play games or watch videos when it was dark or too wet rather than them being our first choice. from when I was about 12 me and my brother spent our weekends helping at a local riding school too

[HILLDREAMER90]

My daughter h was here last weekend, we spent sunday afternoon coppicing willow & ash trees,then dragging them to the shed,she dident see it as a chore,just a fun thing to do on the croft.H is only 10 but was a big help, of corse she was running about,climbing trees etc. I cant buy expensive toys [not that i would anyway] but i do spend time talking & listening. I can see it may be different in a city. Im not keen on scouts etc mostly because of the religion & regimentation/millatery side, & cant help being a bit suspicious of some men seeking to work with children. H has a playstation,[rich uncle n got her for xmas] we get games at car boots & i have no problem with her playing it,sometimes joining in car raceing but its somthing for wet days,she prefers to be outside.A.

[circlecross]

I read somewhere (TES I think) that there has been a muslim scout group set up, so I'm sure all you lot could start a pagan one up in aberdeen. Bit of a trek for us not in aberdeen, maybe there would be a hitchhiker's badge?

Susan

[Stonehead]

My daughter h was here last weekend, we spent sunday afternoon coppicing willow & ash trees,then dragging them to the shed,she dident see it as a chore,just a fun thing to do on the croft. .... she prefers to be outside.A.

Our boys (3 and 6) are the same. Their favourite game at the moment is going on expeditions - they fill their backpacks with "rations", put on their Davy Crockett hats and their high-visibility vests, get their walking sticks and vanish off over the hill.

We've just managed to find a pop-up tent and foam sleeping mat via Freecycle, so those will be their main present this year, plus a wind-up torch. Only problem is, we may not see them for weeks!!

For their birthdays (close together in January), one of my neighbours has an old Ford Escort lying on his place. He wants rid of it, so I'm thinking of getting it off him and turning it into a cubby house for them (drain off all the fluids, disable the door locks, etc). I might leave the battery, but only leaved it connect to the lights, then get a small solar panel to keep it charged up. I'd concrete it into place under the trees. I think they'd have a lot of fun with that!

[PurpleDragon]

Stoney, would you find a use for a Truckman top? I have one, and although I have not the foggiest how to get it to you, you can have it if it is any good to you.

I used it as temporary housing for my new hens when they moved in.

[Stonehead]

Stoney, would you find a use for a Truckman top? I have one, and although I have not the foggiest how to get it to you, you can have it if it is any good to you.

I used it as temporary housing for my new hens when they moved in.

I've PMed you. Thanks.

[2steps]

For their birthdays (close together in January), one of my neighbours has an old Ford Escort lying on his place. He wants rid of it, so I'm thinking of getting it off him and turning it into a cubby house for them (drain off all the fluids, disable the door locks, etc). I might leave the battery, but only leaved it connect to the lights, then get a small solar panel to keep it charged up. I'd concrete it into place under the trees. I think they'd have a lot of fun with that!

sounds brilliant!

[HILLDREAMER90]

I like the car idea,think your boys will have lots fun!! I had an old sherpa van with windows in the back,would have made a great playhouse, had to get rid,my x dident want the yard looking like a scrappers A.

[baldowrie]

WOW! the little 'un especially will be in his element!

I have a solar trickle charger on my caravan battery and they work well at keeping the battery charged.

[yugogypsy]

HURRAY STONEHEAD

You are absolutely right, modern life is ruining our kids and the laws set down make it impossible for us to control them when they rebel(here in Canada, we aren't allowed to yell or hit-at ALL)

Sorry but I was brought up with "Spare the rod and spoil the child."

I was forced to give up my daughter by a guy who promised me the world and then left me for a tart half his age!

So now I have to get her back and I am not going to live exactly by the rules and I'm homeschooling, because the bullies are as bad here in public schools as in any country and I was bullied , I therefore refuse to allow my child to be subjected to it.

Wish me luck please.

Adoptions are damn (pardon language moderator) hard to break here.

Lois

[Shirley]

Good luck Lois - I hope everything runs smoothly for you.