Car washes and heritage.....

So, braving the rain, our Scouts have done themselves proud this weekend.... four of our older lads, always eager to sleep in strange tents, spent Friday night in one purchased by our local community centre.. the tent was there for the forthcoming Heritage Day, and the Scouts to ensure that it was still there the next day..... once this duty was performed, the Scouts were on car park marshalling duty, along with anything else that the organisers could think up... and according to the organisers, they did a very good job... ready and willing, with none of the disconsolate grudgingness usually associated with young people.. in fact everyone was impressed with them.... at the same time, despite the rain and wind, another team of Scouts washed enough cars to raise £125 for the Co-op's chosen charity, British Heart Foundation.... and again, they were complimented profusely... which is good not just for Scouting, but for the individuals.. we often complain these days... but compliments are rare... in fact, one of my (numerous!!) ex bosses once said, "If you get it right, the customer tells his brother.. if you get it wrong, he tells everyone..." allied to that, another ex boss had on his wall the following... "The customer will never remember the 99 times you got it right.. and will never forget the one time you got it wrong..." which although true, is also sad.... perhaps if we all made the effort to try to forget about the mistakes, and broadcast the good bits, the world could be a happier place.. unfortunately, that's possibly too much to ask..... but I digress.... the main thing is, congratulations not just to my Scouts, but to all those who've ever done a good job in dificult or not so difficult conditions.. give yourselves a round of whatever.... and keep Scouting!!!