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> Boy scouts do not study knot tying any more either.  No respect for
> practical survival skills.  I wish somebody had taught me to tie knots.
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> Betty McAdam
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Betty that is simply not true.  Knot tying is a basic skill with various
requirements at different age and rank levels in both Cub and Boy
Scouts.  This spring I was teaching our Cubs (1st through 5th grades) at
our spring campout.  My group is large and active, but not unusual in
this.
 
Smart lady like you should have no trouble picking up whatever knots you
want to learn. 8-).
 
Mike (Wolf Den 2)