Comments for Dylan BolinDylan Bolin http://dylanbolin.com Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:52:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Comment on It’s Alive! by Lazey R http://dylanbolin.com/2011/07/07/its-alive/#comment-17746 Lazey R Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:52:33 +0000 http://dylanbolin.com/blog/?p=1495#comment-17746 "A monochrome Jackson Pollack"! Truly amazing how early innate talent makes it's presence known, and good taste too. You are lucky to be witness to this grand unveiling of a unique individual over the next 30 years. “A monochrome Jackson Pollack”! Truly amazing how early innate talent makes it’s presence known, and good taste too. You are lucky to be witness to this grand unveiling of a unique individual over the next 30 years.

]]> Comment on Cub Scout Caramel Corn by Lazey R http://dylanbolin.com/2011/10/01/cub-scout-caramel-corn/#comment-17742 Lazey R Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:23:30 +0000 http://dylanbolin.com/?p=1539#comment-17742 Don't be kicking yourself Dylan. Poor Cub Scout didn't know how much popcorn or rather caramel corn should cost, he's just there cause scout leader said " gotta sell this if you wanna go to camp Wannamucca and roast wieners and swat mosquitos. It'll be really fun!!" Mom is just being what she imagines a "good" parent is in supporting offsprings first business adventure. Besides if she can't off load some of the merchandise her and Dad will have to pick up the tab for the whole two cases in the garage at $6.00 per bag. Meanwhile, some guy specializing " promotional goods for charity organizations" is heading for winter camping in Boca . Don’t be kicking yourself Dylan. Poor Cub Scout didn’t know how much popcorn or rather caramel corn should cost, he’s just there cause scout leader said ” gotta sell this if you wanna go to camp Wannamucca and roast wieners and swat mosquitos. It’ll be really fun!!”
Mom is just being what she imagines a “good” parent is in supporting offsprings first business adventure. Besides if she can’t off load some of the merchandise her and Dad will have to pick up the tab for the whole two cases in the garage at $6.00 per bag.
Meanwhile, some guy specializing ” promotional goods for charity organizations” is heading for winter camping in Boca .

]]> Comment on Cub Scout Caramel Corn by Dylan http://dylanbolin.com/2011/10/01/cub-scout-caramel-corn/#comment-17285 Dylan Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:02:55 +0000 http://dylanbolin.com/?p=1539#comment-17285 Thank you all for taking the time to comment. For the record, 30 years ago, I was a Cub Scout in Indiana. And because it was Indiana, the Cub Scouts also had artillery. To raise money, one year we sold candles with Ziggy on them. I know the importance of scouting; the character building, the life lessons, the weird kid who smelled like a hamster cage... Let it be known that I would have purchased the popcorn if I had had the money. The fault does not lie with Boy Scouts of America; it lies with me for only having $8. It was one of those money moments like when you're trying to be a big shot at a bar and you and order a round of drinks for your friends. The bartender says: "$50," and you're out of money at 9pm. Trust me, 30-years ago, I swore to uphold the laws of the pack; that includes $10 popcorn. It was I who failed to do my best, to do my duty, to God and my country, for ever and ever, 'til death do us part, amen. Thank you all for taking the time to comment. For the record, 30 years ago, I was a Cub Scout in Indiana. And because it was Indiana, the Cub Scouts also had artillery. To raise money, one year we sold candles with Ziggy on them.

I know the importance of scouting; the character building, the life lessons, the weird kid who smelled like a hamster cage…

Let it be known that I would have purchased the popcorn if I had had the money.

The fault does not lie with Boy Scouts of America; it lies with me for only having $8.

It was one of those money moments like when you’re trying to be a big shot at a bar and you and order a round of drinks for your friends. The bartender says: “$50,” and you’re out of money at 9pm.

Trust me, 30-years ago, I swore to uphold the laws of the pack; that includes $10 popcorn. It was I who failed to do my best, to do my duty, to God and my country, for ever and ever, ’til death do us part, amen.

]]> Comment on Cub Scout Caramel Corn by Cub scout Mom http://dylanbolin.com/2011/10/01/cub-scout-caramel-corn/#comment-17283 Cub scout Mom Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:41:49 +0000 http://dylanbolin.com/?p=1539#comment-17283 I absolutely agree with "Anonymous". As a den leader/mother of a cub scout, it is definitely a tough sell, but the cub scout program and all that it offers for boys (and parents) is great. So far we have been lucky and have had quite a few people willing to support our pack and buy some "not so bad, over-priced popcorn". I absolutely agree with “Anonymous”. As a den leader/mother of a cub scout, it is definitely a tough sell, but the cub scout program and all that it offers for boys (and parents) is great. So far we have been lucky and have had quite a few people willing to support our pack and buy some “not so bad, over-priced popcorn”.

]]> Comment on Cub Scout Caramel Corn by Cheryl http://dylanbolin.com/2011/10/01/cub-scout-caramel-corn/#comment-17280 Cheryl Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:22:38 +0000 http://dylanbolin.com/?p=1539#comment-17280 OMG! Exact experience in and out of the store, and since my daughters had been girl scouts I felt obligated in some sense. Unfortunately, I had the money and didn't think quick enough to use your "excuse". I'm sure they would've said they take checks tho. You sure don't get much for your buck either. G.S. cookies are only $3.50 and are very tasty! OMG! Exact experience in and out of the store, and since my daughters had been girl scouts I felt obligated in some sense. Unfortunately, I had the money and didn’t think quick enough to use your “excuse”. I’m sure they would’ve said they take checks tho. You sure don’t get much for your buck either. G.S. cookies are only $3.50 and are very tasty!

]]> Comment on Like a Good Neighbor by Tricia(Rasmussen) Bosteder http://dylanbolin.com/2011/06/09/like-a-good-neighbor/#comment-17267 Tricia(Rasmussen) Bosteder Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:41:43 +0000 http://dylanbolin.com/blog/?p=1467#comment-17267 I can just imagine the disappointment in the scouts' eyes, the tears held back after another persons shaming for the cost of a product that is not in there control. The Boy Scouts future efforts, and dreams crushed by a passerby with a lack of confidence in their potential .Their poor hearts must have echoed loudly as they bottomed out. 37% of sales goes to the boys directly,then there is the cost of materials, prizes, . The funding goes to fees for camps, trips, food, equipment, uniforms, fuel, training and teaching of all sorts, etc.. These boys in light tan and green are noticed, but sometimes given names related to pocket protectors, overly skinny, pimpled kids, when this is not really the case. Many of them have more skills and great experiences than most their age. Didn't you see little pieces of popcorn dancing into your mouth there for a minute? Buttery popcorn or caramel with salted honey-roasted peanuts lovingly rolling down your tongue? mmmm, yummy.....Since I am the mother of a scout I know first hand what it is like to be on both sides of the issue. Like all fund raisers, its a little overpriced, but if its for the Boy Scouts you know you can trust them. The Boy Scouts have been helping kids of all types everywhere for many years. So how could you go wrong? When your little girl sells girl scout cookies you will say the same thing right Dylan? I know your a great guy ...... really great.... super...... (donations can be made to:x?@$#^*@gmail.com) lol I can just imagine the disappointment in the scouts’ eyes, the tears held back after another persons shaming for the cost of a product that is not in there control. The Boy Scouts future efforts, and dreams crushed by a passerby with a lack of confidence in their potential .Their poor hearts must have echoed loudly as they bottomed out. 37% of sales goes to the boys directly,then there is the cost of materials, prizes, . The funding goes to fees for camps, trips, food, equipment, uniforms, fuel, training and teaching of all sorts, etc.. These boys in light tan and green are noticed, but sometimes given names related to pocket protectors, overly skinny, pimpled kids, when this is not really the case. Many of them have more skills and great experiences than most their age. Didn’t you see little pieces of popcorn dancing into your mouth there for a minute? Buttery popcorn or caramel with salted honey-roasted peanuts lovingly rolling down your tongue? mmmm, yummy…..Since I am the mother of a scout I know first hand what it is like to be on both sides of the issue. Like all fund raisers, its a little overpriced, but if its for the Boy Scouts you know you can trust them. The Boy Scouts have been helping kids of all types everywhere for many years. So how could you go wrong? When your little girl sells girl scout cookies you will say the same thing right Dylan? I know your a great guy …… really great…. super…… (donations can be made to:x?@$#^*@gmail.com) lol

]]> Comment on Cub Scout Caramel Corn by Anonymous http://dylanbolin.com/2011/10/01/cub-scout-caramel-corn/#comment-17265 Anonymous Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:19:28 +0000 http://dylanbolin.com/?p=1539#comment-17265 Yeah...my son is a cub scout and we get to sell the "not so good tasting, overly priced" popcorn. My husband and I do NOT look forward to it either. I do my best to kindly express that we fully understand that it really is a contribution to the scouts your making and NOT actually the purchase of tasty popcorn. Sorry for the bad attitude on the popcorn, cuz scouts itself is a wonderful opportunity for kids and parents, and teaches all of us a lot. It's a great thing to be involved in. I just wish the selling thing wasn't such a bad reputation towards scouts itself. Thank you to all that do buy...and I understand fully to those that don't. A mother of a Wolf Scout. Yeah…my son is a cub scout and we get to sell the “not so good tasting, overly priced” popcorn. My husband and I do NOT look forward to it either. I do my best to kindly express that we fully understand that it really is a contribution to the scouts your making and NOT actually the purchase of tasty popcorn. Sorry for the bad attitude on the popcorn, cuz scouts itself is a wonderful opportunity for kids and parents, and teaches all of us a lot. It’s a great thing to be involved in. I just wish the selling thing wasn’t such a bad reputation towards scouts itself. Thank you to all that do buy…and I understand fully to those that don’t. A mother of a Wolf Scout.

]]> Comment on Cub Scout Caramel Corn by Eileen http://dylanbolin.com/2011/10/01/cub-scout-caramel-corn/#comment-17264 Eileen Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:31:33 +0000 http://dylanbolin.com/?p=1539#comment-17264 Um, good thing you didn't pick up the larger bag of popcorn that contained nuts...that one was $25! I almost crapped my pants when my local scouts told me the prices. The den mother was quick to point out that 70% of the money went directly to the scouts. They must be camping in Palm Springs! Unfortunately I felt trapped and blew 10 bucks on that darn caramel corn. I'm a sucker. Um, good thing you didn’t pick up the larger bag of popcorn that contained nuts…that one was $25! I almost crapped my pants when my local scouts told me the prices. The den mother was quick to point out that 70% of the money went directly to the scouts. They must be camping in Palm Springs! Unfortunately I felt trapped and blew 10 bucks on that darn caramel corn. I’m a sucker.

]]> Comment on The Following Conversation Just Happened… by Mike Pacific http://dylanbolin.com/2011/08/22/the-following-conversation-just-happened/#comment-16462 Mike Pacific Sat, 03 Sep 2011 22:04:42 +0000 http://dylanbolin.com/blog/?p=1525#comment-16462 You mean Dear Abby or Miss Manners. You mean Dear Abby or Miss Manners.

]]> Comment on The Following Conversation Just Happened… by Rapierpen http://dylanbolin.com/2011/08/22/the-following-conversation-just-happened/#comment-16453 Rapierpen Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:51:22 +0000 http://dylanbolin.com/blog/?p=1525#comment-16453 If you permit me an off-topic observation, I highly suggest that you amend your all caps tagline and make 'american hero" read "American hero." The word modifying "hero" is not a proper noun but is definitely a proper adjective relating to a specific continent. Although putting everything in lowercaps is a labor-saving measure that's gaining popularity, lines must be drawn somewhere. If you question this, just go ask dear abby or miss manners. If you permit me an off-topic observation, I highly suggest that you amend your all caps tagline and make ‘american hero” read “American hero.” The word modifying “hero” is not a proper noun but is definitely a proper adjective relating to a specific continent. Although putting everything in lowercaps is a labor-saving measure that’s gaining popularity, lines must be drawn somewhere. If you question this, just go ask dear abby or miss manners.

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