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My milkshakes don’t travel too well
Dear Fellow Always Wearing a Sweater, I’m going to be a Boy Scout soon, something I’ve dreamed to be since I was 8 years old. Do have any advice to give me? (Can you also send me a cool sweater like...
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Photos and videos on this site are pretty cool
Dear Pedro, I was at the national jamboree in 2010, and though I haven’t seen any pictures with me in them, I do like seeing the pictures of places I went. The photos and videos on this site are pretty...
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I get around on my hooves
Dear Pedro, How do you ever get around? Do you own an automobile, a motorcycle or a bicycle? Do you trek? —Josh A., Angola, N.Y. I get around on my hooves, Josh (short treks only). About the only thing...
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I seem to have trouble getting my ideas into print
Dear Pedro, Where do you get all of the great ideas for the articles in Boys’ Life? Is your job hard? —Jacob P., Richardson, Tex. Our readers send in many ideas, Jacob, and our crack staff and...
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Do you know how to speak Donkey?
Dear Pedro, Do you know how to speak Donkey? —Matthew P.-G. I happen to be fluent in Donkey, Matthew. It’s my native tongue, but nobody around here understands it.
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Happy you have a new reader
Dear Pedro, I’ve never really read your comic, but from now on I will read it every month. You are probably happy now that you have a new reader, I’m guessing. —Lorin M., Peyton, Colo. You are guessing...
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Eagle Scout is an honor you carry throughout your life
Dear Donkey, I have a question about the privileges that come with being an Eagle Scout. Other than a sense of accomplishment that comes with it, does it help with opportunities in the real world? Will...
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My cameo was a star turn
Hi, Pedro, I went to the 2010 jamboree, so I bought the DVD and thought it was great, especially your section of it. Say hi to The Boss for me. —Garrett H., Union City, Tenn. I thought my cameo was a...
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Have you ever had a really hard day?
Hi, Pedro, Have you ever had a really hard day before? —Gerrit S., Lehi, Utah. Not if I could help it, Gerrit.
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Does The Boss ever play with Legos?
Dear Pedro, I enjoyed “Brick by Brick” by Bridget Smith in the January 2011 issue. My little brother and I love to play with Legos and create our own adventures. Does The Boss ever play with Legos?...
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I guess that means I’m world famous
Dear Pedro, I would just like to say thank you for helping and believing in all the Scouts of the world. Your magazine helps us. – Reece B., Dupont, Wash. Well, the BSA does have Scout units around the...
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How great it is to read old Boys’ Life magazines
Greetings, My Long-Eared Friend, I wanted to comment how great it is to read the old Boys’ Life magazines online using the Wayback Machine (boyslife.org/wayback). I enjoy rereading all the articles,...
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Thousands of pages of good stuff
Dear Pedro, I liked the article on aviation in the June 2009 issue (“Gliding High”). After reading the article, I signed up for the Aviation merit badge at a merit badge university. Keep up the good...
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Does your mom yell at you?
Dear Pedro, My mom always yells at me, does your mom yell at you? —Evan K., Quinlan, Tex. No, Evan. But The Boss fills in nicely, thank you.
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Dear Pedro, I think you are lazy
Dear Pedro, I think you are lazy, but I do greatly enjoy reading Boys’ Life. My favorite part is “Think & Grin.” —Kevin McK., Bloomington, Ill. You sound like The Boss, Kevin. But I’m glad we keep...
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Pinewood derby cars are an inspiration to me
Dear Pedro, When I went to your website I found the section on pinewood derby creations. I found several interesting pictures, especially the Warthog and the Ghostbusters cars. These are an inspiration...
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I have a little trouble with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
Dear Pedro, I read the story about soldiers practicing first on volunteer Scouts. I got my First Aid merit badge during my first year of Scouting. How well do you know your first aid? —Tom C., Chicago,...
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Why do you write for Boys’ Life magazine?
Dear Pedro, Why do you write for Boys’ Life magazine? —Sean P., Hobbs, N.M. It gives me a break from hauling the mailbag, Sean.
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The Boss would go off like a bottle rocket
Dear Pedro, Have you ever played games on the interwebs? Paul R., Smyer, Tex. The Boss gets upset enough with my snacking and napping, Paul. He’d go off like a bottle rocket if he caught me playing...
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Being an editor looks like fun
Dear Alfalfa-Eating Pedro, Caving is fun, and my troop goes every year. Have you ever been in a cave? Is being an editor for a magazine as big as Boys’ Life fun? —Jacob M., Gurnee, Ill. Being an editor...
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