A bi-weekly talk show focusing on the history of Scouting as told through the world of Scout collecting, patches and memorabilia.

Archive for May, 2006

ClothTalk 005 - eBay

by Ben Killen on May 21st, 2006

eBay
Ben and Tim as explore in depth ‘the power of ebay.’
This week’s newbie tip: ebay for the beginning trader.

Ken Castille, talks about the S1 S2 and S3 of Achafalaya Lodge 563. Ken is a former Lodge Chief of Lodge 563 from 1971-1972.

Our guest, Jason Spangler, former Lodge Chief of Santee Lodge and section Chief of the Dixie Fellowship talks about his site www.PatchBlanket.com and ebay how many collectors are treating ebay happenings as news. Are prices going up or down? What about the custom made private issues? What’s Jason’s favorite patch and which one does he wish he had?

Special thanks to Chris Brightwell our webmaster and Daniel Hodge our musical contributor!

Send us your stories… we want to share them with the world. You can reach us at: clothtalk@clothtalk.com

patchblanket.com 1936 Camp Coker felt patch Atchafalayah 563 S1 Atchafalayah 563 S2 Atchafalayah 563 S3

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ClothTalk 005 - eBay

by Ben Killen on May 21st, 2006

eBay
Ben and Tim as explore in depth ‘the power of ebay.’
This week’s newbie tip: ebay for the beginning trader.

Ken Castille, talks about the S1 S2 and S3 of Achafalaya Lodge 563. Ken is a former Lodge Chief of Lodge 563 from 1971-1972.

Our guest, Jason Spangler, former Lodge Chief of Santee Lodge and section Chief of the Dixie Fellowship talks about his site www.PatchBlanket.com and ebay how many collectors are treating ebay happenings as news. Are prices going up or down? What about the custom made private issues? What’s Jason’s favorite patch and which one does he wish he had?

Special thanks to Chris Brightwell our webmaster and Daniel Hodge our musical contributor!

Send us your stories… we want to share them with the world. You can reach us at: clothtalk@clothtalk.com

patchblanket.com 1936 Camp Coker felt patch Atchafalayah 563 S1 Atchafalayah 563 S2 Atchafalayah 563 S3

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ClothTalk 005 - eBay

by Ben Killen on May 21st, 2006

eBay
Ben and Tim as explore in depth ‘the power of ebay.’
This week’s newbie tip: ebay for the beginning trader.

Ken Castille, talks about the S1 S2 and S3 of Achafalaya Lodge 563. Ken is a former Lodge Chief of Lodge 563 from 1971-1972.

Our guest, Jason Spangler, former Lodge Chief of Santee Lodge and section Chief of the Dixie Fellowship talks about his site www.PatchBlanket.com and ebay how many collectors are treating ebay happenings as news. Are prices going up or down? What about the custom made private issues? What’s Jason’s favorite patch and which one does he wish he had?

Special thanks to Chris Brightwell our webmaster and Daniel Hodge our musical contributor!

Send us your stories… we want to share them with the world. You can reach us at: clothtalk@clothtalk.com

patchblanket.com 1936 Camp Coker felt patch Atchafalayah 563 S1 Atchafalayah 563 S2 Atchafalayah 563 S3

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ClothTalk 004 - On the road

by Ben Killen on May 9th, 2006

Camp Rainey Mountain

ClothTalk takes to the road and visits the OA Section SR-6S conclave hosted by Mowogo Lodge at Camp Rainey Mountain in Northeast Georgia. Listen as we explore the unique stories and collections of youth and adults trading patches at the event.

- This week’s newbie tip: Focused collecting
- John Pannell writes to update us on the first lodge flap ever made
- Visit the “Wiki” (Our Community database)
- Help Ben get to the Big Apple Bash at West Point.
- Special thanks to our man in the field: Matt Sheets

Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S OA Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S OA Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S OA Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S OA Conclave The first, first flap Early odd-shaped (X) issue worn on the pocket flap O-Shot-Caw Lodge NOAC issue Will Hayes in Regalia Coosa Lodge 2006 American Indian Seminar patch Coosa Lodge 2001 Event Pass

Many thanks to oaimages.com for the use of some images in this episode.

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ClothTalk 004 - On the road

by Ben Killen on May 9th, 2006

Camp Rainey Mountain

ClothTalk takes to the road and visits the OA Section SR-6S conclave hosted by Mowogo Lodge at Camp Rainey Mountain in Northeast Georgia. Listen as we explore the unique stories and collections of youth and adults trading patches at the event.

- This week’s newbie tip: Focused collecting
- John Pannell writes to update us on the first lodge flap ever made
- Visit the “Wiki” (Our Community database)
- Help Ben get to the Big Apple Bash at West Point.
- Special thanks to our man in the field: Matt Sheets

Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S OA Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S OA Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S OA Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S OA Conclave The first, first flap Early odd-shaped (X) issue worn on the pocket flap O-Shot-Caw Lodge NOAC issue Will Hayes in Regalia Coosa Lodge 2006 American Indian Seminar patch Coosa Lodge 2001 Event Pass

Many thanks to oaimages.com for the use of some images in this episode.

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ClothTalk 004 - On the road

by Ben Killen on May 9th, 2006

Camp Rainey Mountain

ClothTalk takes to the road and visits the OA Section SR-6S conclave hosted by Mowogo Lodge at Camp Rainey Mountain in Northeast Georgia. Listen as we explore the unique stories and collections of youth and adults trading patches at the event.

- This week’s newbie tip: Focused collecting
- John Pannell writes to update us on the first lodge flap ever made
- Visit the “Wiki” (Our Community database)
- Help Ben get to the Big Apple Bash at West Point.
- Special thanks to our man in the field: Matt Sheets

Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S OA Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S OA Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S OA Conclave Patch Trading at the Section SR-6S OA Conclave The first, first flap Early odd-shaped (X) issue worn on the pocket flap O-Shot-Caw Lodge NOAC issue Will Hayes in Regalia Coosa Lodge 2006 American Indian Seminar patch Coosa Lodge 2001 Event Pass

Many thanks to oaimages.com for the use of some images in this episode.

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