412 10 18 BRING CAMP Clothing Camp O-Ki-Hi be warm days mid-80s also get chilly night. Scouts bring appropriate clothing including coat. Additionally thunderstorms common Sierra Nevada Mountains. washing facilities camp recommended scouts bring clothes days. minimum clothing bring camp: Uniform shirt Scout cap Pants pairs Socks pairs Non-uniform shirts Underwear pairs Shoes pairs sturdy shoes recommended Coat Sweater sweat shirt Swim suit Uniform All scouts wear Scout uniform shirt morning evening flag ceremonies. rest day scouts allowed wear non-uniform clothing non-offensive. All scouts be issued Camp O-Ki-Hi shirt arrive camp. Equipment Bring Camp following equipment be brought camp all scouts: Boy Scout Handbook Merit Badge Book any merit badge class plan Sleeping bag pillow Flashlight Watch Pocketknife Toilet articles soap Towels washcloth Sunscreen Insect repellent Paper writing Pens pencils Money snacks souvenirs NOTE: aerosol cans any kind allowed camp. Optional items scouts encouraged bring camp: Reading material Fishing equipment Bible religious book Swim fins masks Musical instrument Sunglasses Camera Gloves Compass Items Permitted Camp Alcoholic beverages Tobacco Fixed bladed knives Any knife blade longer inches Any firearm including air powered guns Gang attire Fireworks Inappropriate magazines books Electronic games radios tape players CD players Laser Pen Lights Pointers food drinks
6 10 18 Camp O-Ki-Hi run Scouts families Troop 4. know comments suggestions help improve Scouting experience. Follow link get basic information camp.
487 10 180 Snails Pace heard about snails sitting top tortoises shell? snail said HOLD GO!. heard latest Enterprise episode.
472 10 180 Wilderness Fire Starter wilderness situation match. pockets find candle string pocket lint paper napkin. light first? trick question light match first!
456 10 180 Prepared young man struggled days reach high snow cover mountain top. old shack distance barely outline old shack. stumbled snow half frozen fell doorway shack. half closed eyes saw shadow ancient sought long. gasping breath asked Old tell prepare long road ahead tell may prosper be prepared all come. old sat back puffed pipe moment staring exhausted young man. Finally spoke long ago answer seek taken days reveal understand then. after long thought lifetime experience answer words. Desperate know wisdom ages young man crawled closer Old man tell learned tell be prepared furure brings GIVE WORDS! ancient amused youngsters impatience tortured silence bit finally replied answer seek secret prepared uncertainties future is.. sure youre ready ..duct tape.
396 10 180 Santa Fe Trail Council web site http://www.sftcbsa.org be Boy Scout if: go camping just get away home All food clothes tents smell smoke carry camp leave home getting camp big adventure backpack weights new freckles looks likes ticks camping trip wet dry hot cold cooking fire resembles bon fire thing scout knife cut 10 scout socks considered toxic waste after campout. 11 best meal campout McDonalds hamburger trip home. 12 need stinking badges. 13 favorite bank river. 14 favorite pool fish it. 15 attend school dance wearing khaki neckerchief. 16 know 101 uses shoelace. 17 drink bug juice. 18 All camping gear actually fits backpack. 19 urge help little old ladies...whether want not. 20 wont lab partner Biogoly lab use scalpel disect frog he/she Totin Chip. ...you holes pockets jeans carrying pocket knife. think half frozen french fries dont taste all bad. ...you keep bucket water side cooking dinner. ...you spontaneously break strange songs public. ...you stare spider web hour notice time passing. ...you carry toilet paper go. ...you read flashlight. ...your radio tuned weather station. ...you horde tent stakes. ...you wear pairs socks bed. ...you keep lantern hanging outside bathroom door. ...you sleep trash bag. ...you walk piece trash picking up. ...you carry dufflebag size aide kit car. ...you hat hair. ...you continue wear stands own. ...youre counting matches left. ...you tie little brother cant get loose. ...you know all words Little Bunny Foo-Foo cant remember homework. ...you see paint samples store mmediately want name things nature colors. ...your pots pans all black. ...you roast mini marshmallows paper clip candle put golden graham square chocolate just get flavor. ...you cook food twelve. ...all clothes smell pickles bucket. ...pie iron pizzas best meal youve all week. ...you cup hooked belt. ...all dishes little pieces egg stuck them. ...you little bits color felt. ...you open letters pocket knife. ...you shoe ...and youre sure mud. ...you eat ants log it. ...you wear bread bags feet. ...you know 365 pot meals. ...when opening large gifts survey box wondering piece foil large cover it. ...you buy shampoo little tiny bottles. ...you order pizzas 14 time. ...you urge help little old ladies ...whether want not. ...everything cupboard says Instant just add water. ...your neighbors hide see going door door order form again. ...you go restroom start looking buddy. ...you really use emergency sewing kits. ...you go someones house dinner dont food ask peanut butter jelly. tie shoe check handbook see go earning badge. ...you see pile rocks immediately put circle. ...you know 100 uses bandana. ...all shirts pin holes them. ...you wear thongs shower. ...you actually book Sht Woods. ...you collection candles dryer lint. ...someone asks volunteer find hand already air. ...your favorite cologne Deep Woods Off.
183 10 180 Christmas Scout thanks Sam Bogan spite fun laughter 13-year-old Frank Wilson happy. true received all presents wanted. enjoyed traditional Christmas Eve reunions relatives purpose exchanging gifts good wishes. Frank happy Christmas brother Steve year killed reckless driver. Frank missed brother close companionship together. Frank said good-bye relatives explained parents leaving little early see friend; walk home. cold outside Frank put new plaid jacket. FAVORITE gift. placed presents new sled. Frank headed hoping find patrol leader Boy Scout troop. Frank felt understood him. rich wisdom lived Flats section town poor lived patrol leader odd jobs help support family. Franks disappointment friend home. Frank hiked street home caught glimpses trees decorations small houses. front window glimpsed shabby room limp stockings hanging empty fireplace. woman seated nearby weeping. stockings reminded way brother hung theirs side side. morning be bursting presents. sudden thought struck Frank done good deed day. impulse passed knocked door. Yes? sad voice woman asked. May come in? asked Frank. welcome said seeing sled full gifts assuming making collection food gifts you. children. Thats Frank replied. Please choose presents children sled. God bless you! amazed woman answered gratefully. selected candies game toy airplane puzzle. took Scout flashlight Frank almost cried out. Finally stockings full. Wont tell name? asked Frank leaving. Just call Christmas Scout replied. visit left Frank touched unexpected flicker joy heart. understood sorrow sorrow world. left Flats given away remainder gifts. plaid jacket gone shivering boy. Frank trudged homeward cold uneasy. explain parents given presents away? presents son? asked father Frank entered house. Frank answered gave away. airplane Aunt Susan? coat Grandma? flashlight? thought happy gifts. happy boy answered quietly. Frank be impulsive? mother asked. explain relatives spent time gave love shopping you? father firm. choice Frank. afford any presents. brother gone family disappointed Frank suddenly felt dreadfully alone. expected reward generosity knew good deed be reward. be tarnished otherwise. want gifts back; wondered again truly recapture joy life. thought evening fleeting. Frank thought brother sobbed sleep. morning came downstairs find parents listening Christmas music radio. announcer spoke: Merry Christmas everybody! nicest Christmas story morning comes Flats. crippled boy new sled morning another youngster fine plaid jacket families report children happy night gifts teenage boy simply called Christmas Scout. identify children Flats claim Christmas Scout personal representative old Santa Claus himself. Frank felt fathers arms go shoulders saw mother smiling tears. didnt tell us? didnt understand. proud son. carols came air again filling room music: Praises sing God King peace men Earth. Christmas Scouts sacrifice gives little peek sacrifice Father gave Best Son be born die pay sins cross save needy people sinful poverty righteousness. give needy left hand know right hand doing giving may be secret. Father sees done secret reward you. Matthew 6:3-4
176 10 180 Whos There? Scout sitting home practicing knots afternoon suddenly doorbell rings. walks door opens sees nobody. Little kids figures closing door. gets steps door hears door bell ring again. opens door again nothing. small snail doormat. Frustrated picks snail throws hard all way across yard. year Scout working home Eagle project door bell rings. goes door opens finds there. looks doormat spies little snail looks asks world all about?.
56 10 180 Halloween Funny man walking home alone late night hears a....... BUMP... BUMP... BUMP... him. Walking faster looks back image upright coffin banging way middle street BUMP... BUMP... BUMP... Terrified man begins run home coffin bouncing quickly faster... faster... BUMP... BUMP... BUMP... BUMP... runs door fumbles keys opens door rushes slams locks door him. coffin crashes door lid coffin clapping clappity-BUMP... clappity-BUMP... clappity-BUMP... clappity-BUMP... heels terrified man.... Rushing upstairs bathroom man locks in. his: heart pounding; head reeling; breath coming sobbing gasps. loud CRASH coffin breaks door. Bumping clapping him. man screams reaches anything all find bottle cough syrup! Desperate throws cough syrup coffin coffin stops
57 10 180 little pigs went restaurant eat dinner. waiter came table asked drink. piggy said Dr. Pepper. second piggy said glass tea. third piggy said glass water. waiter came back table asked eat. piggy said Hamburger. second piggy said steak. third piggy said glass water. piggies finished eating waiter asked dessert. piggy said hot fudge sundae. second piggy said banana split. third piggy said glass water. piggies finished dessert waiter brought check. left table asked third little piggy ordered water. third piggy said..... ready...............? go wee wee wee all way home!
101 10 180 ropes crossing desert. Just thought die thirst came saloon. rope goes saloon sits bar. bar tender says dont serve ropes leave! rope goes back friends relates story. second rope decides try getting drink saloon. goes sits bar. bartender says rope rope see sign? reserve right serve ropes! second rope goes back friends relates story. third rope decides try get drink saloon also ties shakes goes saloon. sits bar. bartender comes says Hey Arent rope? rope says Im frayed knot.
102 10 180 Murphys Laws Camping Any stone hiking boot migrates point maximum pressure. distance given camp site remains constant twilight approaches. number mosquitoes any given location inversely proportional amount repellent remains. probability diarrhea increases square thistle content local vegetation. Scout troops opposite sex encountered dealing diarrhea mentioned above. area level ground neighborhood tends vanish need camp infinite. mummy bag urgency ones need urinate inversely proportional amount clothing worn. also inversely proportional temperature degree mummy bag completely zipped up. Waterproof clothing isnt. 100% effective containing sweat. width backpack straps decreases distance hiked. compensate weight backpack increases. Average temperature increases amount clothing brought. Tent stakes come quantity N-1 N number stakes necessary stake tent. Propane/butane tanks full packed unexplainably empty reach campsite. Given chance matches find way get wet. side tent side leaks. All foods assume uniform taste texture color freeze-dried. Divide number servings reading directions reconstituting anything freeze-dried. reading instructions pump-activated water filter hour be substituted minute reading average quarts filtered minute. weight backpack remain uniformly distributed. All tree branches forest grow outward respective trunks exactly height nose. male tree branches also grow groin height. lose little toothpick Swiss Army knife soon open box. Rain. nuff said dirt get tracked tent day grow food need rest trip rows sleeping bags. camping late fall winter underwear stay approximately 35.702 degrees Kelvin matter long keep sleeping bag you. Bears. see Rain sun sets three-and-a-half times faster normal youre trying set camp. Tents come apart easily youre leaving site youre trying get set place. planning take time work/school camping trip add extra week get home vacation youll be tired go back week after. Original Text supplied UNIVERSAL LAWS CAMPING rec.scouting posting Dick Baumann
106 10 180 Scouts Letter Summer Camp Circle items parentheses apply Dear Mom Dad Grandma/Grandpa dog cat Camp O-Ki-Hi Glacier Trails Camp Lassen sending letter told write tent mate dared eat another hot dog need money scoutmaster said other. weather dont ask want say great pretty wet start building ark tomorrow hot start fire scoutmasters head bad tornado drills twice day wild turkeys head ditches other. Today played poison ivy learned aid after wood carving learned latrine deep dont go after dropped flashlight other. also staff member jump pool Class uniform ate Pixie Stix saw deer learned new camp song anyone seen camp rangers dog lately? other. ought see tent. know bugs see dark mouse funny elses tent raccoons really Lifesavers other? tent mate share tent 457 spiders snakes 1849 mosquitos 984 flies 76 moths dead other. really cat/dog/other family pet brother/sister mowing lawn air conditioning real food other. staff wonderful outstanding fantastic awesome standing right me. Im going enter camp contest find ways use hot dogs skin area covered mosquito bites go days pair underwear add verses Announcements song other. week merit badge classes. favorite merit badge mudskiing Blackfoot lunch Trading Post 101 other. Parents night Wednesday. staff says be having special meal. supposed sure dead dont know cook singing wish Oscar Meyer weiner song other. come please bring money dry clothes case Twinkies change pop machines other. go now. getting ready go hike find lost scoutmaster untie staff member see girls Trading Post other. scout
577 10 181 Uncle Milty... Couldnt find anything truthorfiction.com take Rocket Scientist!! reportedly true story Scientists NASA built gun specifically launch dead chickens windshields airliners military jets space shuttle all traveling maximum velocity. idea simulate frequent incidents collisions airborne fowl test strength windshields. British engineers heard about gun eager test windshields new high speed trains. Arrangements gun sent British engineers. gun fired engineers stood shocked chicken hurled barrel crashed shatterproof shield smashed smithereens blasted control console snapped engineers backrest embedded back wall cabin Arrow shot bow. horrified Brits sent NASA disastrous results experiment along designs windshield begged scientists suggestions. Youre going love this: NASA responded one-line memo: Defrost chicken.
503 10 181 Wonderful Message George Carlin paradox time history taller buildings shorter tempers wider freeways narrower viewpoints. spend less. buy enjoy less. bigger houses smaller families conveniences time. degrees sense knowledge judgment experts problems medicine wellness. drink smoke spend recklessly laugh little drive fast get angry stay late get tired read little watch TV pray seldom. multiplied possessions reduced values. talk love seldom often. Weve learned living life. Weve added years life life years. Weve all way moon back trouble crossing street meet new neighbor. conquered outer space inner space. Weve done larger things better things. Weve cleaned air polluted soul. Weve conquered atom prejudice. write learn less. accomplish less. Weve learned rush wait. build computers hold information produce copies communicate less. times fast foods slow digestion big men small character steep profits shallow relationships. days incomes divorce fancier houses broken homes. days quick trips disposable diapers throwaway morality night stands overweight bodies pills cheer quiet kill. time showroom window stockroom. time technology bring letter time choose insight just hit delete. Remember spend time loved ones going be forever. Remember say kind word looks awe little person soon grow leave side. Remember give warm hug treasure give heart doesnt cost cent. Remember say love partner loved ones all mean it. kiss embrace mend hurt comes deep inside you. Remember hold hands cherish moment someday person be again. Give time love give time speak give time share precious thoughts mind.
466 10 181 Christmas?...ummm Dad get Christmas? asked. Ummmm replied. funny. Thats thing wanted year. Ive arrived. thought come life. thought sure be wanting years longer that. children asking want Christmas know looking answers socks tie new CD by... latest book by...and on. look answers just important things life. Dad come moon doesnt bump earth? swallowed mosquito fly belly? want practical answers now. say want tie get tie act surprised. sits looking wanting get hook get important things life. cant help time. see things want year cant be store. outright impossible. God provide. simple practical find silly answer help all. Heres wanted tell him: want hold arms babe more. want kiss forehead feel heartbeat against chest. want run play park you. want sled hill laugh tumble fall face snow. want day child sitting table old cottage rented year Harveys Lake. want Grandma Gramps Aunt Helen Uncle Al Annie Joey Aunt Charlene Tom Marie Mom Pop all playing Bingo. want hear Uncle Al call numbers starting N free spot! want hear Mother say forgive Bob. want see Aunt Shirlenes beautiful face coffee Uncle Bob. want people fighting. want people see differences attributes reasons hate. want friends Tim Mark families find peace hearts struggle go Christmas child. want touch world stories. want wife Marianne be healthy happy again. want day Daisy. want run hold face hands kiss nose. want know really wanted go guilt having take life lifted heart. want guarantee know live long full life filled love. want reads stories finally believe see joy living life details. want time boys know heart want spend time me. want live long see sons children own. want... Dad hear me? get Christmas? Ummmm. tie be nice. use new tie said. hugged held little longer whispered want boys love thats want Christmas. Dad! PS want know pray Christmas Day year starting list scan email address file asking God protect thank honor privilege having there. believe You! Bob Perks Bob@BobPerks.com Please dont remove name!
426 10 181 old couple lived near ocean walked beach almost day. noticed young also appeared beach almost day summer months. unusual about travel bag carried shoulder thing. approach people sitting beach glance furtively speak them. Generally people respond negatively wander occasionally be quick exchange money carried bag. couple assumed doing someting illegal debated calling police didnt know sure just continued watch her. After couple weeks wife said husband noticed approaches people boom boxes electronic devices? hadnt said Tomorrow want get towel big radio go lie beach try find really to. plan went hitch wife waiting anticipation watched approach husband speak walk away. man left beach met wife roadside. Well? doing? asked excitement. illegal said enjoying moment probably wife. Well? then? do? man grinned said Shes battery sales person. battery sales person? cried wife. replied....She sells C cells seashore!
417 10 181 Special thanks Kyle Ports Scouting Webmasters email discussion group thoughts; FRIENDS: live be want live be minus day live you. Winnie Pooh True friendship sound health; value seldom known be lost. ---Charles Caleb Colton real friend walks rest world walks out. Friendship mind bodies. ---Mencius Friends Gods way care us. die ask bring friend. ---Stone Temple Pilots Ill lean lean be okay. ---Dave Matthews band all friends jump bridge wouldnt jump Id be bottom catch hears say. Friends listen say. Best friends listen dont say. all take different paths life matter go take little Tim McGraw father say die youve got real friends youve great life. ---Lee Iacocca Hold true friend hands. ---Nigerian Proverb friend knows song heart sing back forgotten words. ---unknown
393 10 181 Scouters Wife Scouts Mother laundry routine includes inspecting red shoulder tabs be Scouters wife Scouts mother. dab Coleman fuel ear alluring husband Chanel No. be Scouters wife. laundry routine includes inspecting blue cards shirt pockets be Scouts mother. Thursday night family dinner consists Whoppers car church parking lot be Scouters wife Scouts mother. cook nice pot roast supper Scoutmaster came straight work PLC meeting house heat leftovers husband gets home be Scouters wife. real vacation years involves driving Maryland Philmont carload boys be Scouters wife. husband plans night boys know be night outdoors boys be Scouters wife. memorable vacation husband woman crew men boys Allagash River Maine be Scouters wife. spend honeymoon wearing green shorts knee socks be new Scouters wife. husband mutters sleep about ticket know hasnt just caught speeding be Scouters wife. youve converted dining room office garage looks L.L. Beans attic be Scouters wife. husbands tan line starts just above knees ends inches knees be Scouters wife. shelves coffee mugs dont drink coffee be Scouters wife. best china cup 1865 Camporee logo be Scouters wife. husband disappeared know find Price Club trying get deal #10 cans peaches cobbler be Scouters wife. tell husband expecting hear pitter-patter little feet thinks PLC meeting house tonight be Scouters wife. husband brings home rolls red-white-and-blue ribbon be sewn Mothers ribbons says Dont worry Court Honor isnt tomorrow night need 15 dont sewing machine get done be Scouters wife. just know sun room be finished right after Goshen Bears workend be Scouters wife. family car seats family be Scouters wife. money collected memorial air compressor Scout Camp thinks just right Scouters wife. keep Mothers ribbon Eagle pin forever Scouters mother. Copywrite: Chuck & Nancy May June 1996. permission granted circulate freely Scouting community non-commercial purposes. Chuck May Assistant Vice Chairman Program Seneca District National Capital Area Council Gaithersburg MD
357 10 181 SCOUTERS PRAYER Build Scout O Lord be strong know weak brave face afraid; be proud unbending honest defeat humble gentle victory... Build Scout wishes take place deeds; Scout foundation stone knowledge... Lead pray path ease comfort stress spur difficulties challenge. learn stand storm; learn compassion fail... Build Scout heart be clear goals be high. Scout master seeks master march future forget past... after all things add pray sense humor may be serious take seriously. Give humility may remember simplicity true wisdom meekness true strength... Scouter knew dare whisper `I lived vain.
279 10 181 BELIEFS: believe- dont change friends understand friends change. believe- matter good friend theyre going hurt forgive that. believe- true friendship continues groweven longest distance. goes true love. believe- instant give heartache life. believe- long time person want be. believe- leave loved ones loving words. may be time see them. believe- keep going long after cant. believe- responsible matter feel. believe- control attitude controls you. believe- regardless hot steamy relationship passion fades better be take place. believe- heroes people be done needs be done regardless consequences. believe- money lousy way keeping score. believe- best friend anything best time. believe- people expect kick youre be ones help get back up. believe- Im angry right be angry doesnt give right be cruel. believe- just doesnt love way want doesnt mean dont love all have. believe- maturity types experiences youve youve learned birthdays youve celebrated. believe- isnt be forgiven others. learn forgive yourself. believe- matter bad heart broken world doesnt grief. believe- background circumstances may influenced responsible become. believe- just people argue doesnt mean dont love just dont argue doesnt mean do. believe- shouldnt be eager find secret. change life forever. believe- people look exact thing see totally different. believe- life be changed matter hours people dont know you. believe- think give friend cries find strength help. believe- credentials wall decent human being. believe- people care about life taken soon. Send all people BELIEVE In... just Posted local Girl Scout Leaders Council Jan2001
148 10 181 REMEMBER? Lets go back .the somethings getting close relate Close eyes go back Internet MAC gridlock recounts Aids smog SEGA Super Nintendo Way back Im talkin bout hide go seek dusk. Sittin porch Hot bread butter. ice cream man Simon Says Kick Red light Green light. Lunch Boxes Thermos broke Chocolate milk Lunch tickets Penny candy corner store Hopscotch butterscotch skates keys Jacks kickball dodgeball Dixie peach Bonnie Doon socks Mother May I? Hula Hoops Sunflower Seeds Whist Old Maid Crazy Eights Wax lips mustaches Mary Janes saddle shoes Coke bottles names cities bottom Running sprinkler circle pins bobby pins Mickey Mouse Club Crusader Rabbit Rocky & Bullwinkle Fran & Ollie Spin & Marty all black & white. Catchin lightning bugs jar Playin slingshot corner far away going downtown going somewhere. Bedtime climbing trees making forts Coasters orange crates old skate Backyard Shows Lemonade stands Cops Robbers Cowboys Indians Sittin curb Staring clouds Jumpin steps Jumping bed. Pillow fights company Ribbon candy angel hair Christmas tree Mary Martin Peter Pan Jackie Gleason poor soul White gloves walking church walking library tickled death Running till breath Laughing hard stomach hurt tired playin Remember that? steppin crack youll break mothers back paper chains Christmas silhouettes Lincoln Washington smell paste buck bags Evening Paris Crowding circle after school fight running teacher came. about girl big bubbly handwriting dotted hearts?? Bob parties slam books Stroll popcorn balls sock hops & hay rides. Remember types sneakers girls boys Keds & PF Flyer time wore school gym. great blue white gym uniforms. took minutes TV warm up... black & white! nearly everyones Mom home kids got home school. owned purebred dog. quarter decent allowance another quarter huge bonus. youd reach muddy gutter penny. girls dated kissed late high school then. Mom wore nylons came pieces. all male teachers wore neckties female teachers hair done everyday wore high heels. got windshield cleaned oil checked gas pumped asking free time. didnt pay air. got trading stamps boot! laundry detergent free glasses dishes towels hidden inside box. any parent discipline any kid feed use carry groceries kid thought thing it. pizza wasnt delivered chicken considered great privilege be taken dinner real restaurant parents. threatened keep kids back grade failed did! worst thing school smoke bathrooms flunk test chew gum. prom gym danced orchestra all girls wore pastel gowns boys wore dinner jackets paid dinner. 57 Chevy everyones dream car cruise strip peel lay rubber watch submarine races people went steady girls wore class ring inch wrapped dental floss coated pastel frost nail polish fit finger. asked car keys cause car ignition doors locked. got big trouble accidentally locked doors home. key. lying back grass friends saying things cloud looks playing baseball empty corner lot adults help kids rules game. baseball psychological group learning experience game. Remember stuff market came safety caps hermetic seals cause tried poison perfect stranger. all progress dont just wish just once. slip back time savor slower pace share children 80s 90s send remember Nancy Drew Hardy Boys Trixie Belden Laurel & Hardy Howdy Doody Peanut Gallery Lone Ranger Shadow knows Nellie Belle Roy Dale Trigger Buttermilk sound rotary mower Saturday morning summers filled bike rides treasure hunts baseball games bowling visits local public pool Eating Kool-aid powder sugar. sent principals office compared fate awaited misbehaving student home. Basically fear lives wasnt drive shootings drugs gangs etc. parents grandparents bigger threat! all survived love greater threat. Didnt feel good.. just go back say Yeah remember that...
107 10 181 Heres fun questions. got 24 right. Just Old Anyway? 1. Name Beatles. __________ _________ _________ _________. 2. Finish line: Lions Tigers Bears ______ _____! 3. Hey kids time it? _____ ______ _____ _____. 4. M&Ms do? ___ ___ ___ ___ ____ ____ ____ ____. 5. helps build strong bodies 12 ways?______ _______. 6. Long Mohammed Ali knew _______ ______. 7. Youll wonder yellow went ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___. 8. Post-baby boomers know Bob Denver Skippers little buddy. know Bob Denver actually Dobies closest friend ______ G. _______. 9. M-I-C: See ya real soon; K-E-Y: _____? ____ _____ _____ _____! 10. Brylcream: ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _____. 11. Bob Dylan advised trust anyone _____ _____. 12. early days music real rock n roll finish line: wonder wonder wonder...wonder who; ____ ____ _____ _____ _____ ____? 13. remembering rock n roll try one: War...uh-huh huh...yea; good for? ____ _____. 14. back home Metropolis Superman fights never- battle truth justice _____ ____ _____. 15. came University Alabama best quarterbacks history NFL. went appear television commercial wearing womens stockings. Broadway _____ ______. 16. Im Popeye sailor man; Im Popeye sailor man. Im strong finish ____ _____ ____ ___ ____ ______. Im Popeye sailor man. 17. children probably recall Peter Pan played Robin Williams remember Peter played ______ _______. 18. movie late sixties Paul Newman played Luke neer sent prison camp cutting heads parking meters pipe cutter. captured after unsuccessful attempt escape camp commander played Strother Martin experience lesson prisoners explained ____ ____ ____ ____ ____. 19. 1962 dejected politician chastised press after losing race governor announcing retirement politics. Just think wont ____ ____ kick anymore. 20. morning mine see arrive; stood foot weighed 245. Kinda broad shoulder narrow hip. everybody knew didnt give lip __ __ __ __ ___. 21. thrill _____ _____ _____. 22. ______ ______ said Good night Mrs. Calabash _____ _____ ____. 23. Good night David. _____ ____________. 24. Liar liar ____ ____ _____. 25. expected youre elected. Youre star today. _______! _____ ______ ______ ______. 26. Pogo comic strip character said met enemy ____ ___ ____. ANSWERS: 1. John Paul George Ringo. 2. Oh my. 3. Howdy Doody Time! 4. melt mouth hand. 5. Wonder Bread. 6. Cassius Clay. 7. brush teeth Pepsodent. 8. Maynard G. Krebbs. 9. Why? you. 10. little dabll ya. 11. 30. 12. wrote book love. 13. Absolutely nothin. 14. American way. 15. Joe Namath. 16. cause eats spinach. 17. Mary Martin. 18. failure communicate. 19. Richard Nixon. 20. Big John Big Bad John. 21. Blueberry Hill. 22. Jimmy Durante. are. 23. Good night Chet. 24. pants fire. 25. youre Candid Camera. 26. us. SCORING: 24-26 correct 50 years old 20-23 correct 40s 15-19 correct 30s 10-14 correct 20s 0- correct Youre sorta teenage dud.
103 10 181 Top Reasons Im Scouting #10. garage empty needed remodeling anyway. #9. get wear uniform neat hat. #8. smell mosquito repellent. #7. enjoy latrine steel seats 20 degrees zero. #6. get relax great outdoors. #5. Im allergic house chores needed fill void. #4. get quality time son 30 closest friends. #3. great way collect coffee mugs. #2. needed tax write off. #1. takes hour week.
104 10 181 Things keep mind Be nice kids. They�ll choose nursing home. kinds people: count & can�t. abbreviation long word? Don�t use big word diminutive suffice. ...Every morning dawn new error... flying saucer results nudist spills coffee. people peace quiet: phoneless cord. see clearly brain gone... all sick days I�m calling dead. Mental Floss prevents Moral Decay. Madness takes toll. Please exact change. Proofread carefully see any words out. be crisis today; schedule already full. I�d explain brain explode. think forget start again? conclusion simply place got tired thinking. don�t solution admire problem. Don�t be open-minded brains fall out. succeed try look astonished! Diplomacy art letting way. synchronized swimmer drowns rest drown too? things get any worse I�ll ask helping me. want opinion I�ll ask fill necessary forms. Don�t look back be gaining you. It�s hard meet expenses they�re everywhere. Help Wanted: Telepath. know apply. Look #1. Don�t step #2 either. Budget: method going broke methodically. Car service: ain�t broke we�ll break it. Shin: device finding furniture dark. Demons Ghouls best Friend. Copywight 1994 Elmer Fudd. All wights wesewved. Department Redundancy Department Headline: Bear takes Disneyland Pooh D�Etat! legs arm? happy pit bull feel light tunnel just oncoming train? Thanks Michael F. Bowman & Dan Pickens
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58 10 181 BE SCOUTING SERIOUSLY IF: buy 89 Chevy Caprice really fleur di lis hood ornament. favorite color olive drab. decide lash new deck back house. plan serve foil meals dinner party. walk streets Grass Valley broad daylight coffee cup flashlight hanging belt. raise hand scout sign heated business meeting. arrested airport security wouldnt give official BSA pocket knife cop said thank you. didnt mind losing power house days. son hides copy Boys Life you. plans remodeling bathroom include digging hole deeper. trade 25 foot center console fishing boat great little 15 canoe.
108 10 183 Caring Cast Iron Cookware Compliments Lodge Manufacturing Company Worlds Largest Oldest Producer Quality Cast Iron Cookware cared properly cast iron cook ware wont chip crack peel dent warp wear out. seasoned properly lifetime perform new day. Cast iron cookware outperforms materials due heating properties heat retention. Season Cast Iron Cookware Seasoning process allowing oil be absorbed iron creating non-stick rustproof finish. Heres it: 1. Wash hot soapy water stiff brush. Rinse dry completely. 2. Oil cookware inside MELTED solid vegetable shortening. 3. Turn upside top rack 350�F pre-heated oven. 4. Put aluminum foil bottom rack catch any excess drippings. 5. Bake cookware hour 350�F. 6. cookware cool slowly oven. 7. Store uncovered dry place cooled. NOTE: Seasoning new piece cast iron cookware produce smoke smells. Seasoning new cookware best done ventilated area outdoors BBQ like. New Utensil Wash thoroughly mild dishwashing liquid remove wax coating protection shipping. Rinse hot water dry completely soft cloth paper towel. ALLOW DRAIN DRY WASH DISHWASHER. Oil utensil inside thoroughly LIGHT COATING solid vegetable shortening. use salted fat margarine butter. Treat all cast iron lids manner pot. Place oiled utensil 250-300 degrees oven bake. After 10-15 minutes remove oven drain all excess oil. Return oven bake hour. Allow cool naturally room temperature oven. utensil ready use. Rust Spots old new cast iron ware gets light rust spots scour rusty areas steel wool i.e. SOS pad all traces rust gone. Wash dry repeat seasoning process. Metallic Taste food gets metallic taste food turns black means things wrong. pot sufficiently seasoned leaving food pot after cooked. Cast iron utensils be storage vessels. Remove food cookware soon cooked. clean utensils immediately boiling hot water brush. Rinse dry thoroughly. Prior storing oil lightly vegetable shortening Crisco spray shorting spray Pam wipe dry paper towel. Store dry place uncovered. especially important humid climates. put lid pot storage condensation occur causing rust. Give pot clean dry air place temperature fairly stable. Expert Tips recommended cook foods high fat grease content times expedite seasoning. include cooking bacon. sausage hamburger deep frying potatoes chicken etc. Soups stews etc. foods high moisture acid content tendency remove seasoning cast iron utensil may want be avoided be aware utensil may be re-seasoned after use. After regular use clean oil lightly warm wipe dry paper towel soft cloth storing. ironware darken use improve age. piece ironware develop patina truly ultimate non stick cookware.
111 10 183 Cleaning Dutch Oven After scraping all uneaten food oven use hot water plastic natural fiber pad brush wash oven. repeat NEVER! pour cold water hot oven may cause permanent damage oven! Dry entire oven lid paper cloth towels re-coat entire surfaces oven lid light coating olive vegetable oil. USE strong detergent hardwire brush cleaning oven plan completely re-season oven. ovens darken use patina improve usage turn oven ultimate non-stick cookware. avoid anything inside oven damage seasoned patina. HINT: easy camp cleanup use large width heavy duty aluminum foil create liquid tight throw away liner dutch oven. Be sure press foil place maximize heat flow oven.
115 10 183 Temperature Control said temperature control important issue dutch oven camp cooking. wood coals difficult approach wood flames hot coals consistent briquettes. high quality BBQ type charcoal briquettes temperature control somewhat easier. camp receipes specify number briquettes use. Dont use try cook faster; youll just buring meal! planning cooking time dont forget briquettes take get hot. Plan 30 minutes reach cooking temperature varies brand. general rule dishes stews soups high liquid content receipes 1/3rd specified coals lid 2/3rds oven. Lower liquid receipes roasts beans cobblers 1/2 coals lid 1/2 oven. breads bisquits cakes 2/3rds coals be lid 1/3rd oven. Adding briquettes raises cooking temperature about 20degrees briquette vary altitude wind conditions etc. rule thumb figure 24 briquettes heat 12 oven 350degrees. add subtract briquettes baseline adjust cooking temperatures receipes dont specify briquette count. cooking camp fire develop hot spots. bunch briquettes; place oven circular pattern. Place lid checkerboard pattern. minimize chance burn meal rotate pot 1/4 turn 15-20 minutes. Rotate lid 1/4 turn opposite direction.
206 10 185 COVERED WAGON BEEF STEW thanks Troops 144 & 505! INGREDIENTS: Tbsp margarine cooking oil small onions salt lbs. beef chunks carrots cup pancake mix flour medium potatoes 1/4 tsp. ground pepper 10-12 oz roll refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough lb. bag instant charcoal briquettes DIRECTIONS: Dutch oven take couple hours start raw food. directions doing cooking home outing. Beforehand: Mix 1/2 cup flour salt pepper. Rub meat chunks mixture chunks time. Peel slice onions.Grease large frying pan margarine cooking oil. Sauté beef onions beef brown onions clear. Drain fat off. cool. Place plastic freezer bag freeze overnight. peel potatoes cut inch cubes approximately. wise peel carrots cut 1/2 inch sections. Place potatoes carrots microwave oven cook about minutes. Dont put once. Likewise place plastic bags freeze overnight. morning outing remove freezer wrap layers newspaper. Keep direct sunlight. be thawed ready go cooking time. Ready cook: Fire briquettes. Grease Dutch oven bottom sides. Add beef onions carrots potatoes. Add water hot better cold just cover beef. Place oven coals underneath 20-25 top. Check about 20 minutes. Add water water cooked off. add couple teaspoons pancake mix flour watery. Check again about 10 minutes. Be sure stew sticking bottom; remove underneath briquettes. Meal done carrots potatoes tender. cool bit check salt pepper levels. Serve up! Serves easy. HINT: Easy delicious addition. Take along 10-12 ounce tube buttermilk biscuits refrigerator section grocery store; Betty Crocker Pillsbury good brands. Break open lay biscuits top stew start bake. Done brown. ADDITIONAL HINT: Serve salad salad dressing. buy about 24 ounces pre-mixed salad 18-oz plastic jar dressing Scouts ranch blue cheese.
177 10 185 DILLY CHICKEN POTATOES thanks Idaho McGuffeys! 3-POUND CHICKEN CUT PIECES 1/2 CUP MELTED BUTTER 1/4 tsp SALT 1/4 tsp BLACK PEPPER tsp SEASON-ALL 1/8 tsp ONION POWDER tsp DILL WEED 1/4 tsp PAPRIKA FLOUR Clean dry chicken. Dip mixture butter salt pepper Season-All onion powder dill weed paprika. Dredge flour place skin side oven. Spoon any remaining seasoned butter chicken. 12 inch oven lid ajar cook high heat 425 F. 30 minutes see Tips & Hints Section guidelines cooking briquettes. Turn chicken add small amount water cover continue cooking 15 minutes tender brown. Serves 4. MEDIUM oz POTATOES CHICKEN BOUILLON MIX TBSP BUTTER 1/4 tsp SEASONED SALT 1/4 tsp SEASONED PEPPER 1/8 tsp BASIL 1/8 tsp PARSLEY 1/4 CUP SHARP CHEDDAR SHREDDED 1/4 CUP SOUR CREAM 1/4 tsp DILL WEED Scrub potatoes skin on. Pare any bad spots. Cut 1/3 inch diagonal about 3/4 depth. Turn repeat diagonal. Boil 1/2 inch chicken bouillon almost done about 40 minutes. Drain. Place chicken bake. Just chicken done melt butter; add salt pepper basil parsley. Spoon potato. Top cheese bake melt. Top sour cream sprinkle dill serve.
156 10 185 Scoutmasters Dutch Oven Receipes noted receipes all use 24 briquettes. Dutch Oven Enchilada Pie thanks Dick Hill lbs ground beef onion chopped tsp salt 10 oz condensed tomato soup cans 10 oz mild enchilada sauce cup water flour tortillas inch cups grated cheddar mozzarella cheese Green onions chopped Sour cream Brown Dutch oven ground beef salt onion. Drain drippings. Add tomato soup enchilada sauce water. Simmer mixture minutes. Spoon medium bowl. Layer meat mixture tortillas cheese. Repeat times cheese. Sprinkle chopped green onions. Cook cheese melts tortillas soften about 10 minutes. Serve sour cream. Grand Junction Omelet thanks Jeff Currier 20 Large Eggs 1/2 lb Bacon cut pieces lb lean ham cut small cubes lb grated cheese med onion chopped bell pepper red yellow green chopped cans oz. mushrooms Heat Dutch oven approx. 400 degrees. Brown bacon crisp burnt. Add ham cover bake approx. min. beat eggs well. Add peppers onion cook tender. Drain remaining grease add eggs. Cover cook approx. min. stir cooked part eggs middle mixture. Cover repeat times. egg almost completely set add mushrooms. Remove bottom heat bake top heat approximately 15 minutes done. After minutes sprinkle cheese top. Serve hot Soda pop biscuits salsa. Soda Pop Biscuits thanks Jeff Currier cups flour 3/8 cup canola oil soda pop cream peach etc. tbs baking powder mixing bowl pour dry ingredients omit baking powder self rising flour. Form middle bowl pour oil soda pop. Mix nice sticky dough roll about 1/2 inch thickness. Cut biscuits place oiled heated oven flip sides oil. Fill bottom oven biscuits cover lid. Cook top bottom heat golden brown. Pineapple Dr. Pepper Beans thanks Brent Jensen 28 oz cans pork beans bell peppers cleaned chopped small onion chopped tomatoes chopped cup brown sugar tsp cloves 16 oz. crushed pineapple lb summer sausage sliced Dr. Pepper Combine beans onions tomatoes sausage pineapple peppers 12 Dutch oven. bowl combine remaining ingredients. Stir sugar dissolves. Pour beans. Cover cook 30 45 minutes. Barbeque Pork Rice thanks Mike Hendriksen lbs cubed boneless pork diced onions diced green pepper Salt Pepper bottle favorite BBQ Sauce Brown pork bottom heat 12-inch Dutch oven. Add onions pepper simmer 30 minutes heat bottom. Add BBQ sauce 15 minutes serving cooked rice. family favorite. any leftovers! Serve hot sourdough bread vegetables. Scoutmasters Best Meatloaf thanks Oscar Hendriksen lbs lean ground beef lb pork sausage onion diced finely egg 1/4 cup oatmeal flour tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Combine ingredients smooth consistency place cold 10-inch Dutch oven. Cook top bottom heat 1-1/2 hours done. Variation: Add quartered potatoes small vegetables complete one-pot meal. Variation: Top sourdough biscuits bread dough 20 minutes cooking time. Grandpas Favorite Sage Sausage Stuffing thanks Oscar Hendriksen lbs pork sausage large onions diced 10 stalks celery diced loaves bread 1/2 lb butter margarine tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper T poultry seasoning cups chicken stock Brown sausage add onions celery. Simmer 15 minutes tender. Add butter cubed bread stock spices. Cook slowly turning frequently 30 minutes. Bake top bottom heat 30 minutes more. traditional favorite house. Yummy! Campers Pot Roast thanks Oscar Hendriksen lbs pot roast Salt fresh ground pepper diced green red peppers diced broccoli stems outside trimmed diced baby carrots Season pot roast liberally fresh ground pepper salt. cooking heat bottom top 10 12-inch Dutch oven. Add vegetables after 30 minutes. Replenish coals after hour. Cook slowly after hour. Check meat thermometer assure doneness 145 degrees higher. Cooking slowly longer period time after initial period causes meat be tender flavorful. inexpensive roasts turn be extremely tasty cooked way. Dutch Oven Potatoes Au Gratin thanks Oscar Hendriksen Diced potatoes fill Dutch oven lb diced onions lbs potatoes Large condensed cream soup Sour Cream Salt Pepper Cut un-peeled potatoes finger-sized pieces. Load Dutch oven alternately layers onions add salt pepper liking layer. Fill oven nearly top cook somewhat. Cook top bottom heat about hour checking stirring 15 minutes assure potatoes stick bottom. potatoes cooked add condensed cream soup stir in. Add 16 24 ounces sour cream little tartness. Continue cook slowly minutes. Goes any Dutch oven entree.
145 10 185 HASH BROWN QUICHE thanks Charles & Connie McGuffey Idaho Idaho McGuffeys Serves 12 inch oven 36 oz potatoes cooked cooled shredded 36 oz package hash brown potatoes thawed 1/3 1/2 cup melted butter 1/2 cup oz swiss and/or cheddar cheese grated 3/4 1/2 cup 3-6 oz hot pepper cheese grated 1/2 cup oz cooked ham diced 3/4 cup milk eggs 1/3 tsp. seasoned salt Mrs. Dash Pepper taste Grease 12 inch oven CRISCO. thawed potatoes press paper towels remove excess water. Fit potatoes oven making solid crust. Brush crust melted butter be sure get top edge. Bake hot 425 øF heat top about 25 minutes crust golden brown. Refer discussion n Temperature Control cooking receipe coals. Remove oven heat. Fill crust layers cheese ham. Beat eggs milk seasonings pour ham cheese. Bake moderate 350 øF heat top 30-40 minutes till done. Use knife test custard pies. Good dinner super breakfast also!
128 10 185 Mexian Shepherds Pie Cindy Cloyd receipe requires about 30 minutes dutch oven meat skillet cooked adding oven. Cook meat corn bread mixture baking keep cooking time 30 minutes! 1/2 cups Martha White Self-Rising Cornmeal 11-oz. Mexican style corn drained 2/3 cup vegetable oil tablespoon preheating cast iron skillet eggs slightly beaten Pinch salt 16-oz. carton sour cream divided 4.5-oz. chopped green chilies lb. ground chuck medium onion chopped divided 16-oz. jar thick chunky style picante sauce 16-oz. refried beans cups oz. Grated Mexican Style Cheeses mixture Optional: jalapeno peppers chopped green onion Add tablespoon vegetable oil cast iron Dutch oven covering interior surface oil. Place Dutch oven 12 evenly placed hot briquettes. Place additional 12 hot briquettes evenly lid. Optional: bake conventional oven 350deg. medium bowl combine cornmeal corn vegetable oil eggs salt 1/2 carton sour cream chilies. Blend well. Sprinkle small amount cornmeal hot greased Dutch oven pour batter cornmeal. Bake above 20 minutes. set aside 1/3 cup chopped onions. Combine ground chuck remaining onions cast iron skillet. Cook medium medium/high heat meat lightly browned stirring meat crumbles. Drain well. Add picante sauce meat mixture. Keep warm. cornbread cooked 20 minutes remove coals/oven. Spoon refried beans top cornbread spreading beans across cornbread. Spoon meat mixture beans. Sprinkle reserved chopped onion meat mixture. Top grated cheese. Return coals oven minutes cheese melts. Remove coals/oven stand minutes. Cut wedges. Top wedge jalapeno peppers green onions. Place dollop sour cream side wedge.
146 10 186 APPLE CRISP popular recipe! Thanks Doyle Jan Knudsen World Championship Dutch Oven Cookoff. Filling: cans apple pie filling 1/2 cup chopped nuts Topping Mixture: 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teapoon soda 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 12 tablespoons butter Pour cans apple pie filling oiled 12 Dutch oven. separate container cut 12 tablespoons butter dry ingredients topping mixture sprinkle top apple pie filling sprinkle nuts. Cook approximately hour coals top Dutch oven smaller amount bottom. Check often.
157 10 186 Scoutmasters Dutch Oven Receipes noted all receipes use 24 briquettes. Dannys Nut Bread Pudding thanks Jeff Currier Dick Hill loaves bakery nut bread 1/2 cup butter eggs cup sugar Tbs vanilla cups half half tsp cinnamon tsp nutmeg cup cinnamon sugar slices raisin bread Butter side nut bread lay butter side 12 dutch oven. Butter raisin bread lay nut bread. Lay second layer nut bread bread. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar layer bread. large bowl beat eggs thoroughly mix sugar vanilla. mixture smooth stir half half. Pour mixture bread slowly allowing soak in. Sprinkle cinnamon nutmeg pudding stand 15 20 minutes. Bake 45 minutes top bottom heat. Remove bottom heat after 30 minutes. Garnish walnuts raspberries cinnamon sticks. Serve caramel sauce vanilla sauce. change add cup semi-sweet chocolate chips cups sliced apples cups bananas cup chopped pecans. Dutch Oven Chocolate Cake thanks Jeff Currier Chocolate cake mix Double chocolate Dark chocolate Eggs called cake mix cube butter T cocoa cup brown sugar cups water cup mini marshmallows pop Dutch oven melt butter mix cocoa brown sugar. add cups water marshmallows. bowl stir cake mix eggs pop. Pour mixture Dutch oven dont mix. Cook about 20 30 minutes 12 Dutch oven. 14 coals top 10 bottom. Serve cool whip.
158 10 204 Scoutmasters Dutch Oven Receipes Old Fashioned Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls thanks Mike Hendriksen Dough: cup starter 1-1/8 cups warm water 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup sugar tsp salt tsp lemon juice T yeast cups flour Filling: T ground Cinnamon mixed cup sugar 1/2 cube melted butter margarine Topping: 1/8 cup milk T soft butter margarine cups powdered sugar tsp vanilla Mix ingredients dough soft slightly sticky dough kneading about minutes. rest melt butter mix cinnamon sugar filling. Punch dough roll rectangle about 30 inches 12 inches. Spread melted butter across surface dough distributing tablespoon surface evenly. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture buttered surface. Roll long side. Cut 1-1/2 inch pieces. Place warm oiled 14-inch Dutch oven rise 30 minutes about double bulk. Bake approximately 2/3 heat top 1/3 bottom 20-25 minutes. Mix topping baking drizzle topping cinnamon rolls hot. love these!
136 10 204 BUTTERED POPCORN recipe entered 1999 Mountain Man Rendezvous Dutch Oven Cooking Contest Team 30 Roseville CA. INGREDIENTS: cooking oil popcorn salt butter clean dutch oven pour cooking oil cover bottom fill about 1/4 deep. bottom heat oil sizzles. Pour popcorn kernels cover botom about grains deep. Put cover dutch oven all heat bottom. Listen popping stops popping youre done. Add little melted butter salt youre ready campfire delight.
137 10 205 Philmont Country Cookbook pages camp cooking tips hints receipes Scouts! available Adobe Acrobat PDF format. download file hard drive open browser. download file hard drive right click file name select Save Link As. Select file name directory prompted. read downloaded PDF file Adobe Acrobat Reader. get free Reader software at; Adobe Systems. wish open file browser left click file name. need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed browser open file online. Download open cook book here; Philmont Country Cookbook file 223Kb take minutes download open. any problems accessing file select Contact Main left hand Menu email web site advisor help.
138 10 207 Geezer Cookbook compilation 350 camp receipes collected years Scoutmaster Dwayne Pritchett. Scoutmasters legacy Scouting enjoy! Adobe Acrobat file be download hard drive opened browser. download file hard drive right click file name select Save Link As. Select file name directory prompted. read downloaded PDF file Adobe Acrobat Reader. get free Reader software at; Adobe Systems. wish open file browser left click file name. need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed browser open file online. Download open cook book here; Geezer Cookbook file 313Kb size take minutes download. problems file please go Contact Main left hand Menu email web site advisor.
139 10 208 Foil Wrap Ember Cooking w/Recipies camp cook wants foil toil outdoor kitchen use product thats popular home kitchens aluminum foil better get heavy weight thats usually designated freezer use. thinner type works fine wrapping sandwiches leftovers doesnt provide protection against punctures extreme heat. foil wrapped airtight package food finishing drugstore sandwich fold small-scale pressure cooker. placed bed hot coals heat top diced vegetables meat cook 10 15 minutes package potatoes 40 50 minutes. Be sure allow space expansion package wrapping raw food tightly. want food brown broil skillet leave package open top fashion folded drinking cup flat bottem. allows steam escape possible watch progress too. Drug Store Fold 1.Place foil flat surface. Place food center. 2.Fold sides tent. Hold top edges foldtogether. 3.On open bring togther fold Recipies All Recipes Serve 12 People Noted NOTE: tried all receipes! BANANA BOATS Boat Banana 12 Small Marshmallows Chocolate Chips small handfull 1.Peel back long strip banana peel inside curve leaving attached banana 2.Scoop banana fill marshmallow chocolate raisins 3.Replace strip peeling wrap foil 4.Bake embers about 15 20 minutes banana chocolate marshmallows melted blended. SHRIMP BARBECUE lbs Large Green Shrimp Cup Butter Margarine Large Clove Garlic Minced 1/2 tsp black pepper tsp salt cup parsley minced 1.Peel clean shrimp 2.Cream butter; add remaining ingredients butter mix 3.Cut 9-in strips heavy duty aluminum foil. cut strip half. 4.Divide shrimp equally piece foil. 5.Top 1/12 butter mixture bring foil shrimp; twist tightly seal 6.Place shrimp packet embers 7.Cook minutes STUFFED TROUT 12 Medium Trout Medium Onions chopped fine 1/4 lb butter margarine 1.Clean fish thoroughly; salt pepper insides 2.Fill fish about 3/4 full onion put pat butter top onion 3.Wrap fish separately aluminum foil 4.Bury hot embers. Bake 20 25 minutes HAMBURGER DINNER 12 Potatoes 12 Carrots Large Onion lbs Hamburger salt pepper 1.Cut potato small pieces 2.Cut carrot sticks 3.Dice onion 4.Make pat 1/4 lb hamburger 3/4 inch thick 5.Place ingredients side side piece aluminum foil 6.Season; wrap foil put packet embers 7.Cook 10 20 minutes combinations be as: Ham pineapple sweet-potatoes Chicken onions potatoes Hot Dogs onions Hot Dogs cheese bacon Hot Dogs apples cheese BEEF STEW lbs beef cut 1-in. chunks 12 bacon slices about 3/4 lb. 12 tomatoes onions 1.Place 1/4 lb. beef slice bacon cut pieces slices onion quarters tomato aluminum foil packet 2.Cook embers 30 40 minutes PIGS BLANKETS Cups Flour Tbsp baking powder tsp salt Tbsp sugar Tbsp shortening Water milk desired consistency 24 link pork sausages canned vienna sausages little polskies 1.Mix dough biscuits 2.Pinch small pieces dough flatten strips elongated patties 3.Wrap sausage link seared hot skillet strip dough 4.Knead sides dough sausage completely covered 5.Wrap foil cook 15 minutes POTATO-ONIONS 12 Medium Potatoes 12 Medium Onion sliced rounds salt pepper 1/4 cup Butter Margarine 1.Cut potato crosswise slices 2.Spread butter side slices 3.Cut ½ onion rounds place potato slices; salt pepper 4.Secure slices toothpicks skewers 5.Wrap potato-onions tightly foil 6.Bake embers 30 40 minutes APPLE DELIGHT 12 Large Apples Tbsp Sugar 3/4 Cup Biscuit Mix Raisins Tbsp cinnamon taste 1.Core chop apple fairly large pieces. Peeling desired 2.Mix tsp. Sugar raisins cinnamon taste Tbsp. Biscuit mix; stir chopped apple 3.Wrap piece greased aluminum foil leaving sufficient space steam 4.Cook embers approximately 30 45 minutes juice apple moistens dough sufficiently. BAKED APPLES 12 Large Ripe Apples Cup Nuts Cup Coconut shredded 12 dates Cup brown sugar 12 Marshmallows 1.Remove core apples. Be sure cut skin 2.Fill hole nuts dates coconut. 3.Sprinkle brown sugar 4.Wrap foil place coals 5.When tender toast marshmallo put top apple APPLE COBBLER Cups apples sliced 1/3 Cup sugar tsp cinnamon Cups biscuit mix pie crust mix 8-in pie pans 1.Mix sugar cinnamon sliced apples cook saucepan apples tender. Canned apple slices be 2.Put cooked apples shallow pie pans 3.Prepare dough biscuit pie crust mix roll round jar small log pieces wax paper. 4.Place circle dough pie filling 5.Set sheet foil leaving half foil exposed 6.Fold exposed portion edges pie pan form small oven 7.Set ground rocks hot blazing fire. portion pie foil brown reflected heat 8.Turn pie foil oven brown evenly 9.Bake 15 20 minutes information taken Cooking Out-of-doors copyright 1960 Girl Scouts United States America
532 10 213 Backcountry Beef Stroganoff Ingredients: home place corner ziplock plastic bag 1-gallon size: 1/3 cup Sour cream powder 1/8 tsp. Nutmeg 1/8 tsp. Pepper rest bag place: 3/4 cup Dried ground beef 3/4 cup Thinly sliced dried mushrooms tsp. Dried chopped onions oz. Chinese noodles Top Ramen Beef Stroganoff usually thin slices beef served rice pasta mushrooms onions sour cream pinch nutmeg. use dried ground beef dried mushrooms dried onions come surprisingly good substitute backcountry. also substitute instant rice Chinese noodles wish trail place beef mixture insulated bowl add: 4-1/2 cups boiling water Cover stand 10 minutes. Drain broth broth drinkable wish. Add nutmeg pepper sour cream powder mix well. Servings: servings four-person cook group. dried ground beef doing following: Purchase leanest ground beef find Note: fat shorten shelf life dehydrated foods. Brown meat fry pan breaking small pieces. sure meat rare after browning. Obtain non-stick tray place beef evenly sure any large chunks meat crumbled evenly tray smaller better. Try all small chunks size. Dehydrate temperature 130 140 degrees F small pieces meat dry hard touch about hours. pound ground beef gives about cups cooked meat yields about 1-1/2 cups dehydrated dried ground meat. Store meat ready use refrigerator freezer. Thanks San Francisco Bay Area HAT original posting recipe Boots-N-Blisters web site.
147 10 213 Backpacking Recipes Thanks Mike Liebel Troop 210 Moreno Valley CA Huron Stew cup dried ground beef textured vegetable protein inch square dried tomato paste equivalent cup small macaroni oz shredded mozzarella cheese Knorrs vegetable soup mix Add soup mix cups water bring boil. Add macaroni boil again cook minutes. Add meat tomato paste. Add seasoning desired. Cover simmer 10 minutes. Add cheese turn heat wait till cheese melts serve. BBQ SHREDDED SANDWICHES receipe turns good all time expeirenced cook dish. hard mess up. get messy pay attention doing. First- need go local grocery store buy small bucket barbeque shredded pork. Second- need buy potato bread long type hot dog bun sandwich taste better. also use any type bread recommend bread. all need get store sure freeze go trip. frozen all day heat frozen. TIME COOK! All need big pot large cooking spoon. First- get stoves burning get pot stove open bucket shredded pork pour pot. Second- keep cooking untill pork warm-hot sure dont burn cause stuff burn easily pans arent stick. Third- get buns serve food enjoy. dish excellent scout outings about troop wanted some. fun it!
151 10 215 USEFUL TOOLS thanks Charles & Connie McGuffey Idaho almost essential tools safe Dutch Oven cooking. lid hook. tools available forms simplest prevent burns dropped food. Expect pay $10 up. own. Lid Hook & Stand Long handled tongs use 18 clamshell type purchased restaurant supply house ~$3. better use fire food. painted fire tongs black tips help remember which!. Metal pot scraper spatula putty knife Oven mitt heavy pot holders protect hands Whisk broom small remove ashes lids Paper towels Oil pots solid Crisco favorite tools increase enjoyment Dutch Oven cooking. Briquette starter tower available hardware stores Kitchen tools: spoons spatulas cutting board appropriate Lid stand put lid working pot. double serving hot pad protect table counter tops see photo above. Cooking table: metal cooking table allows cook damage ground. saves back also. commercially available improvise. 55 gal drum old BBQ fire pan legs piece steel expanded metal cinder blocks
153 10 217 Hi name Josh troop Eagles patrol friend day troop 24 said web site cool. wondering got be able things web site patrols Scribe & Web Site Liason means charge patrols web page. user name password. want be able go Contact Main Menu.
243 10 359 basic piece camping equipment good sleeping bag. bag be filled with? synthetic filled bag recommended. Dryloft Polarguardand Qualofill leaders synthetic bags. filled bag recommended scouts due amount moisture hold. Why? sythetic bag gets wet hang dry couple hours; filled bag wait LONG time dry. warm bag be? sleeping bag rated 0 degrees best. 20 degree bag liner best go 0 degree. buy MUMMY RECTANGLE BAG? mummy bag best due lesser amount space heat up. new mummy bags really comfortable allow room rolling. buy sleeping bag long user. longer bag air space be heated order stay warm. any features look for? Yes. Look bag adjustable hood prevent heat loss. Also look bag good zipper dont want wake morning un-zipped broken zipper. Be Prepared spend $75 $200 sleeping bag. good place find sleeping bag Backpacker magazines GEARFINDER http://www.gearfinder.com nutshell probably want: synthetic filled 0 degree mummy bag.
530 10 360 Backpack Primer Selecting pack be confusing. good idea rent borrow types buying possible. correct fit important capacity volume packing technique. Outdoor equipment dealers usually available help explain fine points topics review basics here. Internal vs External Frame types packs modern backpackers external internal frame. external frames kind metal heavy plastic poles see. cloth bag part pack attached frame. internals frame usually consists metal rods stiff synthetic slats called stays. located special pockets located part pack back. internal frames dont see any poles all all metal poles synthetic slats sewn pack. better? Naturally trade offs judging available selection market place saying internal frames design choice. External frames noted be easier actually pack equipment pockets easier tie things outside pack. internal frame pack known be comfortable external frame especially backed fitted correctly! external frame usually touches back places internal frame fit straight back evenly distributing weight. Pack Capacity volume Capacity volume big issue. capacity pack need depends be doing. Pack capacity usually quoted cubic inches c.i. liters l. Capacities usually range 3000 7000 cubic inches. Large day packs usually 3000. be overnight camping dont plan much. good weekend long weekend 3-5 days pack ranges 4-5000 c.i. range. really wanted take packs longer trip be tight fit. going long time week lots equipment think about pack 6000 c.i. give plenty room pack need worry about space. Any pack 7000 c.i. generally long winter expeditions people feel take trip. Starting entry level pack 4-5000 c.i. range good approach. Pack Fit All packs come different lengths intended match users torso height. Torso height measured belt line top shoulders. Packs taller users intended 18 inch longer torso lengths. Packs medium height users typically adjustable 17 20 inch torso lengths. brand varies best try pack be sure be adjusted fit correctly. step measure torso length. Select pack intended torso length. shoulder straps loosened set packs waist belt centers belt line {fig. 1}. fig. Tighten waist belt firmly encases hips. Gently tighten shoulder straps hip belt stabilizers {fig. 2}. fig. adjust top stabilizer straps final adjustments shoulder straps pack feels comfortable {fig. 3}. Note stabilizer straps be adjusted move allow angle terrain; tighten downhill; loosen uphill. shoulder straps be shaped curve round shoulders reducing stress neck shoulder muscles. fig. Finally adjust chest strap sternum strap best fit {fig. 4}. fig. adjusted feel comfortable check distance top stabilizer strap attachment point shoulder. 1-1/2 inches clearance properly fitted pack. pack intended torso shorter yours. pack intended longer torso. Prices External frame packs tend be expensive internal frame models comparable features. Prices vary widely features volume brand name. Expect pay $100 range new entry level internal frame pack 4-5000 c.i. range. be brand name pack be quite serviceable hikers. Spend youre sure sport you! packs be considerably cheaper; check eBay classifieds course Troops uniform bank!
455 10 360 Tips Packing Backpack key advantage good fitting pack pack properly. meticulously planned trip turn be painful experience exercise patience group pack optimally loaded. Internal vs. External Frame Packs frame type distinct advantages. Choose pack best accommodate type conditions expect encounter trip. pack type requires different packing strategy. PackDiagram Internal Frame Packs Keep heaviest items above bag close back stove fuel cookware food climbing gear. Keep light-weight gear clothing furthest away body use prevent items shifting pack. hiking moderate trails pack heavier items higher pack bones support load muscles. hiking backcountry variable terrain pack heavier items lower pack giving lower center gravity reduce top-heavy pack sway. fill pack capacity use compression straps slender load bring closer back. External Frame Packs Externals known carrying large awkward loads moderate terrain. Take advantage compartments organize smaller items. Pack heavy items close back shoulders. may pack heavier items higher main compartment maximize load carrying capacity rigid frame see diagram. General Packing Tips Pack clothing heavier items protect insulate take advantage utilizing possible square inch pack. hydration system pack remember water heaviest thing pack keep bladder close back centered shoulder blades. Try compartmentalize keeping items light-colored stuff sacks easier see inside pack small clothing items gloves socks hat kitchen items. Use small waistbelt pouch keep essentials close hand as: compass sunscreen knife lip protector whistle lighter ibuprofen. Pack small items may need quickly packs top pocket as: bandana camera extra film sunglasses prescription glasses insect repellent snacks lunch headlamp. be frustrating dig pack headlamp after long days approach. Pack long items side pack underneath compression straps sleeping pad tent poles fishing rod. Get there! trip coming prepare short trips pack loaded experiment packing style. Change load configuration short hike adjust comfort center gravity. Special Thanks! Sierra Trading Post sharing article
249 10 360 dont want spend Big$ call Dan. beleive packs be good year.
244 10 360 Backpacks come different styles: Internal Frame External Frame. better buy? want pack beginner buy External Frame backpack. external frame easier load manage weighs costs Internal Frame. want pack plans going long distance snowshoe/ski involved treks buy Internal Frame. easier ski move arms pack stays close body secure feeling. get pack large user result uncomfortable miles! purchasing pack sure try local sporting goods store weight it. salesperson fit you. Walk it. Jump it. pack feels unstable probably large loaded correctly. Also sure tilt head back look sky. best size backpack 3500 5000 cubic inches. believe Dan Experienced packs spend lot money right away.
245 10 361 well-packed Aid Kit good list kit includeyou may find handy Aid Merit Badgehinthint: Aid Book 12 Large Adhesive Bandages Second Skin Moleskin Gause rolls sterile elastic gauze Hypoallergenic tape Antifungal Cream Antasid Decongestant IB Profen Benadryl Dramamine Ammonia Inhalents Imodium A-D Cotton Swabs Sterile Antiseptic Neosporen Parachute Cord Signal Mirror Whistle Survival food power goo candy powerbar Change telephone Pencil paper Alcohol Swabs Eye Drops Extra soluton contacts use Latex Gloves CPR mouth barrier Tweezers Firestarter anything?
283 10 362 picture good mess kit. Read information. lexan_mess_kit
246 10 362 probably wondering eat of? answer. all campouts good Stainless Steel Lexan new plastic mess kit required. kit pan bowl. good size easy pack away. good idea purchase Lexan utensils rust melt ot get hot hold. BUY ALLUMINUM! Alluminum reacts certain foods taste BAD. want lightweight purchase Lexan Titanium.
247 10 363 snow outings Klondike Skiing following clothes needed. Mid-Weight Thermastar Long Underwear Mid-Weight Sock Liners Polar Fleece Tops Bottoms Acrylic Socks thicker normal Fleece Glove Liner Outer Waterproof Glove Rubberized Palm Polar Fleece Hat Fleece Balaclava Waterproof Snow Pants Gore-Tex good needed Waterproof JacketGore-Tex good needed COTTON!
425 10 364 Local Discounts! Sports Fever Grass Valley agreed offer 10% discount all camping gear Troop members! qualify discount identify member Troop be listed Troop roster onfile Sports Fever. discount apply items already onsale. discount available Troop members listed Troop Roster family friends. Troop members show I.D. point purchase. Sports Fever maintain copy Troop Roster discount requirements club discount binder youd verify discount shopping.
282 10 364 Note: shopping take CREDIT CARD! Impulse buying causes lot people unhappy gear. Shop purchase best gear you.
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278 10 364 check new gear Gear Review.com.
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430 10 603 Oatmeal Peanut Raisin Cookies recipe given Troop Jim Denoble swimming merit badge counselor. really good after swim practice! cups oatmeal 1-1/2 Cups flower cup brown sugar 1-1/2 cups peanuts coarse chopped 1-1/2 cups Rasins 1/2 Lb. margarine low fat tsp. baking powder tsp. baking soda tsp. salt Tbsp. vanilla Mix all dry ingredients vanilla mixing bowl. Melt margarine. Add margarine eggs dry ingredients. Mix dough cool refridge anout 15 minutes. Pre-heat oven 350deg. Spray cookie sheets Pam oil. Bake cookies approx 15 min. check ar 13 min. Cool cookies paper bag. ENJOY! Mr. Denoble Troop says THANKS! helping us. May God bless wife.
382 10 397 Troop 4s Winter Gear Sled Hiking snow camp be real job! usually 20lbs extra clothing bedding fuel. Snow ice keeping balance tough modern snow shoes. happen fall getting back weight pack snow be experienced hikers. Troop uses low cost molded plastic sled combined simple waist harness avoid problems. best suited established trails sleds snow hike comfortable especially combined pair hiking cross country ski poles modern snow shoes. completed sled light difficlut terrain unhitch PVC poles strap pack turtle shell snow shoe out. Heres shot comparing Scouts outfitted winter camping gear Sled vs Pack Guess Scout gear tied sled? Whos going easiest hike? photo snows Scouts homemade snow sleds tow Sleds tow sleds availbe sizes. prefer sleds feet long high sidewalls inches help keep gear snow. Also sleds having molded parallel runners track better snow sleds smooth bottoms. Youll need drill holes top lip typically runs sidewalls. holes needed front lip opposite sides sled attach ropes waist harness. Space holes far apart possible improve tracking sled. Drill additional holes side rear lips provide gear lashing points. waist harness removable hipbelt Scouts backpack. hipbelt isnt removable use spare belt surplus pack purchase low cost universal replacement style belt available sporting goods stores. waist harness secured sled lengths nylon rope tried economical polypropylene rope set harnesses cold weather secure knot difficult tie. length rope threaded length foot long 1/2 3/4 diameter PVC pipe stronger Schedule 40 pipe best. PVC pipe secured waist harness clevis pin inserted hole drilled pipe. rope tied clevis pins. rope inserted holes youve drilled front lip plastic sled. see completed harness shot Sled Harness purpose PVC pipe keep sled sliding hill trail. pipes also improve sleds tracking turn. Youll get best performance keep ropes tight length pipe. Scouters uses harness PVC cross brace front sled. reports provides improved tracking turn. try youll need PVC T fittings glued foot lengths pipe PVC cross piece glued T fittings. length cross piece equal distance holes youve drilled front lip sled. Packing completed sled start laying waterproof tent ground cloth bottom sled. youre done packing youll wrap cloth gear help keep any snow away gear. lay gear ground cloth sled heaviest gear bottom rear sled. keep lower center gravity minimize tip overs also help bow sled ride high snow trying plow it. Wrapping Gear After gear packed wrapped ground cloth be sure securley lash holes youve drilled top lip sled. dont want dinner rolling snowy slope! packed sled look Packed All Packed Note gear all packed above inside sidewalls sled. youre all packed put waist belt head out! Heading Out! Hiking poles snow tips cross country ski poles good idea help keep balance theyre required. Note Scouts also eye protection sun block eliminate eye skin burns reflected UV snow. Dont forget UV radiation penetrate clouded sky wear eye skin protection snow!
258 10 397 TROOP4�s WINTER OUTINGS EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST INCLUDING SNOW CAMPING CLOTHING COTTON Waterproof bags clothing Long Johns; Synthetic top & bottom Underwear; Synthetic recommended Inner socks; Polypropylene Outer socks; Heavy wool Polypropylene Balaclava Stocking cap; wool synthetic Inner gloves/mittens; pr wool polypropylene Outer mittens; waterproof Extra gloves; warm & waterproof Boots; Sorels felt liners winter mountaineering boots waterproofed Wool shirt Sweater Polar fleece wool jacket Pants; polar fleece/wool/powder pants Hooded parka; waterproof Rain pants; waterproof Gaiters Handkerchiefs SLEEPING GEAR COTTON Sleeping bag; Synthetic best Sleeping bag liner bag rated zero degrees F Stuff sack sleeping bag; waterproof nylon Sleeping pad full length; Ensolite Ridgecrest Therm-A-Rest season tent & rainfly season appropriate care Tent dead-men snow tent stakes Ground tarp tent PERSONAL GEAR COTTON Matches; waterproof strike waterproof container Flashlight extra bulb & batteries head-lamp style leaves hands free! Sunglasses goggles Sunscreen Lip screen 50�x1/8� nylon cord red possible First-aid kit personal Repair kit Snow shoes XC skis poles Snow saw 1.5�x1.5�x1/4� plywood sheet Compass Topo map area Pencil paper Backpack & waterproof cover Emergency food; candy 24hrs Water bottle; 1QT wide mouth Mess kit cup & spoon metal Hand trowel Emergency blanket Tooth brush & paste Towel; 12�x24� size Hand cream Toilet paper dbl zip-lok; ½ roll Pocket knife; multiblade Scout type Whistle; plastic Money; quarters & bills Garbage bags; min Mirror; small signal Candle Snacks; largish candy bars/day PERSONAL GEAR Optional Drink mixes Camera & film Extra glasses keeper Large zip-lok baggies Large plastic bags zip-lok
266 10 397 Hypothermia hear died exposure frozen death killer may actually hypothermia. Hypo means lack low thermia means heat. Hypothermia occurs persons body core temperature drops low longer possible keep warm. body losing heat generate. effect bodys furnace goes out. Conditions be extreme hypothermia develop. Hypothermia threat anyone dressed warmly air water him. Any combination cool weather damp clothing wind exhaustion hunger bring on. lightly dressed hiker caught cold windy rainstorm great risk hypothermia. fact cases occur air temperature above freezing. moderate air temperature 40o-50o may result death. spot it: function brain stay warm. body begins cool victim shiver attempt create heat. receives help shiver soon shivering violent. think clearly take care himself. may stumble fall. continues chill shivering followed slip unconsciousness death. symptoms may include feeling chilly tired irritability sleepiness incoherence. Again ability clear judgments be reduced causing victim push longer conditions call turning back. affects ability think clearly hypothermia stealthy dangerous. suffer may idea any danger growing confusion may reject any suggestions get warm. outdoors damp cool cold weather use hypothermia challenge determine group danger. Heres works: think group acting strangely challenge companion walk 30-foot line scratched ground. test similar police check suspected drunk drivers. hiker walk heel-to-toe length line difficulty hypothermia problem. unsteadiness loss balance signs disorientation see companion gets warm dry person protests. group take hypothermia challenge travel on. prevent it: best way deal hypothermia prevent place. Wear clothing keep warm dry. Dress warmly. Wear hat. carry rain gear keep clothing dry. Eat plenty energy foods lots fluids. Dont push dangerous point fatigue. bad weather catches back country put tent crawl sleeping bag. Watch group signs cold hungry irritable. treat it: showing any symptoms hypothermia take action right away. Take action rewarm victim prevent heat loss. mild cases move victim shelter building tent. Remove wet clothing zip person sleeping bag body temperature returns normal. sure head covered warm hat sleeping bag hood. Give hot drinks soup available alcohol. severe cases victim wont be able warm actively warm victims body. Get person shelter sleeping bag ideally double sized bag zipping bags together. rescuer also get sleeping bag body contact warm victim slowly. bag large third person crawl too. Skin against skin heat bodies rewarm victim save life. give unconscious patient anything mouth. Get hypothermia victim medical care. Note: body temperature swimmer drops steadily water cooler himself. shivering results onset hypothermia. Get water. Cover up. Exercise get warm. Thanks Troop29 Golden Empire Council permission important information available.
265 10 397 Klondike Derby & Basic Winter Camping Information Sleeping Bag important piece equipment need. body temperature decreases degrees night. Sleeping cold ground also steals bodys heat! bag warm try bags inside adding blankets inside outside bag. Sleeping Pad second important piece equipment. prevent cold ground conducting bodys heat away sleep. Newspapers air mattresses useless. Open cell foam thick best cushion poor insulator wet. Snow tends get things wet... Closed cell foam best insulation cushioned. Foam Carpet Padding work thick better. Food Drink plenty liquids borderline dehydration be factor staying cold. Keep bodys furnace fueled keep energy snacks complex carbohydrates fats pockets nuts trail mix jerky granola granola bars raisins dried fruits etc... Clothing Levis Cotton material winter camping! Clothing keep camper warm & dry stylish! Clothing be layered. thin layers be warmer equivalent thick layer due trapped air pockets. Long underwear any winter clothing be polypropylene polyester wool silk order descending preference. Polypropylene new fabric read garment labels. Remember consider clothing getting wet! Pack plenty clothing! extra set dry Longies pair dry socks sleep in. percent body heat loss occur Head Neck! Keep covered! Klondike Manual: Scouts wear snow boots. Running shoes light weight sports shoes be worn. Scouts dressed properly occasion may be be sent home Klondike Derby staffs discretion. Proper winter clothing essential safe fun outing. Please sure understand needs adequate upper clothing proper covering feet hands. Weve Scouts thought tennis shoes & coats buttons be ok. Bring proper gear! Consider having backup clothing boots socks mittens. avoid frustrations please pack gear weather. Assume rain and/or snow. sure keep gear dry Especially socks. loading unloading troop equipment require stacking snow. Please be prepared use items paper bags carry equipment advisable. Thanks Troop29 Golden Empire Council permission important information available
268 10 416 Dear Parents Troop operates experienced uniform bank boys. various boy scout shirts pants misc. uniform accessories belts socks like. All items 'lightly' good good condition. available 1/2 Scout Shop listing price depending condition. forget need contributions uniforms bank! Scout grows think about donating small pants shirts.
281 10 427 plan Scout Hiking Stick. Hiking Stick Im building hike!
547 10 481 Patches Troop 4s 50th Anniversary! Just time celebration Troops 80th anniversary Lois Smith Annin memorabilia Troops 50th! Troop 50 Community Stripes dozen patches early 70s available Troops Patch Collection page! Hope see all SEP 7th help celebrate Troops 80th!
407 10 481 Patch Trading received Scouter Argentina. Anyone interested trading patches contact Marcos directly. email address Marcos Miretti marmir@solsoft.com.ar MATE SCOUT thank ANSWER MESSAGE WANT EXCHANGE BADGES PATCHES METALLIC ALONE PIN SEND DATA POSTAL COMPLETE INCLUDED POSTAL CODES COUNTRY SEND MATERIAL. GREETING BE PREPARED!!! MI POSTAL DATA are: MARCOS SERGIO MIRETTI CHAÑARITOS 1475 X2400GEK SAN FRANCISCO CORDOBA ARGENTINA SOUTH AMÉRICA
358 10 481 shoulder patch issued Californias Golden Empire Council 75th anniversary GEC 75th
356 10 481 oldest patch sons collections C21Roundup patches posted Troop4s Historical Patch Collection page.
362 10 488 Troop built friction bridge months Monday meetings; friction brdige lashings nails required! Great crossing small stream drop near base camp. get drawings dozens different Pioneering Projects Hurricane District Pioneering Projects web page. Lots good ideas merit badge too!
363 10 490 Troop4s Basic Outdoor Equipment List list be considered minimum overnight trips: 1. Good pair hiking shoes boots & pairs socks be sure break hike! 2. Canteen water bottle 1qt min new hydration packs popular necessary 3. Mess kit silverware stainless plastic preferred Lexan kits best snow camping! 4. Compass youll be doing map reading get compass lies flat clear see scales 5. Sleeping bag rated 25deg F & closed cell pad 0deg rated bag recommended snow camping 6. aid kit personal uisng lists Scout Handbook! 7. Flashlight small AA batteries good size folding stand handy 8. Rain suit poncho low cost emergency style ponch light & small useful 9. Backpack good backpack be expensive best borrow checkout different styles sizes available 10. Pocketknife after Totin Chip earned folding type blade max lock blade preferred 11. Toliet Kit kit lists Scout Handbook! 12. Waterproof matches after Firemn Chit earned strike matches waterproof holder also OK any questions regarding type style above equipment please contact Scoutmaster any older Scouts. Boy Scout Handbook also great resource extended lists. Please check Chapter Camping Scout Handbook additional lists. know lot equipment all be used. need run buuy all equipemnt now. be needed go outings especially campouts. Again questions about equipment uniorms contact Scoutmaster Outdoor/Activity Chairperson. also extended list backpacking winter outings.
365 10 491 Troop 4s Scout Uniform Uniforms create public idenity promote unity troop. weekly meeting starts uniform inspection. Sr. Patrol Leader may assign special task push ups! any Scout uniform! following items makeup Troop 4s Scout uniform. BOOKS important item Boy Scout Handbook. handbook central participation Troops scouting program. BSA Outdoor Guide Merit Badge Requirements manuals also recommended required. APPAREL 1. Tan BSA shirt short long sleeved appropriate insignia. 2. Red BSA neckerchief white imprint. 3. Neckerchief slide Turks Head favored. 4. Visored BSA baseball cap mesh twill. 5. Red shoulder loops. 6. Merit badge sash merit badges earned. 7. BSA pants long/khaki worn Class events. Shorts optional warm summer weather. 8. BSA web belt buckle worn Class events. 9. BSA socks worn Class events. 10. Red Troop activity T-shirt summer outdoor outings Note troop maintains uniform bank offers low cost new lightly Scouting apparel. Feel free check uniform bank buying any new clothing. Also please remember donate Scouting apparel outgrow it!
364 10 491 Turks Head Neckerchief Slide Use minimum 36 long leather thong popular neckerchief slide. 1/8 3/16 rope also be used. 1. Place thong fingers left hand palm Fig 1. working thong be known X stationary Y. Figure 2. Bring X stationary Y Fig back hand Fig 2. Figure 3. Thread X Y forming B Figs & 3. Figure 4. Turn hand palm Fig 4. Figure 5. Loop B B Fig 5. Hold position placing forefinger left hand & B. Figure 6. Thread X B crisscross loop formed & B Fig 6. Figure 7. Thread X B Fig B again Figs & 8. Figure Figure 8. Turn hand palm Fig 9. Bring X alongside parallel Y threading thong B Figs & 10. Follow direction arrow. Figure Figure 10 9. Turks-Head neckerchief slide formed following thong Y times i.e. braided thongs parallel all slide Figs 10 11 & 12. Figure 11 Figure 12 10. second time indicated Fig. 11 third time around. Fig. 12 indicates X completion third time around. 11. doing may be necessary take slack time time order be sufficient amount material complete slide. important adjust slide be neat right size. be necessary remove slide fingers thread X second third times Figs 11 & 12. 12. slide ends point begun Y. Any excess be trimmed X be hidden inside slide.
475 10 520 Lyme Disease common Eastern U.S. Lyme Disease Sierra Nevada Range. serious hiker backpacker be familiar disease avoidance. Lyme disease rapidly emerging bacterial infection spread people bite infected ticks. Lyme disease cause rash flu-like symptoms aching joints. Lyme disease be treated antibiotics. treatment Lyme disease cause serious long-term health problems. prevent Lyme disease: protect tick bites remove attached ticks promptly get early diagnosis treatment. Lyme disease? Lyme disease infection transmitted bite certain small infected ticks. Lyme disease gets name town Lyme Connecticut illness identified United States 1975. infectious agent causes Lyme disease? Lyme disease caused corkscrew-shaped bacterium spirochete called Borrelia burgdorferi. Ticks infected bacterium spread disease humans. Lyme disease found? Cases Lyme disease reported nearly state United States disease concentrated east coastal states north central states northern California. Connecticut Rhode Island New York New Jersey Delaware Pennsylvania Maryland Wisconsin account about 90% all cases. Northeast Great Lakes region Lyme disease spread black-legged tick lives wooded areas grasslands yards. Pacific Northwest disease spread western black-legged tick. Southeast disease thought be spread black-legged tick. people get Lyme disease? Ticks infected Lyme disease bacterium feeding infected animals mice chipmunks wild rodents. Lyme disease passed humans animals tick infected bacterium bites person animal stays attached long usually 36 hours take meal. tick spreads Lyme disease 2-year life cycle feeds life stages larvae nymph ticks larvae stage tan size pinhead feeds small animals mice. nymph stage tick size poppy seed beige partially transparent feeds larger animals cats dogs humans. ticks black and/or reddish feed large mammals deer dogs humans. signs symptoms Lyme disease? early stage Lyme disease usually marked signs symptoms: Tiredness Chills fever Headache Muscle and/or joint pain Swollen lymph glands characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans skin rash red circular patch about inches diameter appears expands site tick bite. center may clear enlarges resulting bulls-eye appearance. rash may be warm usually painful itchy. infected people recognize early symptoms diagnosed after complications occur. complications result Lyme disease? Persons recognize early symptoms receive treatment serious complications: Arthritis swelling pain large joints recur years Nervous system problems numbness meningitis fever stiff neck severe headache Bells palsy paralysis facial muscles usually side Irregularities heart rhythm soon after exposure symptoms appear? Early symptoms develop week weeks tick bite. symptoms appear weeks months years later. Lyme disease diagnosed? Lyme disease diagnosed physical examination medical history. clinical diagnosis supported laboratory testing. Diagnosis Lyme disease be difficult. Current tests completely accurate symptoms mimic diseases. Diagnosis easiest skin rash. risk Lyme disease? Lyme disease affect anyone. Persons spend time brushy wooded areas increased risk exposure. chances bitten tick greatest times year ticks active. Deer ticks nymph stage active mid-May mid-August. ticks active mid- late fall early spring. treatment Lyme disease? Lyme disease treatable antibiotics taken weeks. difficult cases may require longer treatment combinations Re-infection tick bites possible after treatment. common Lyme disease? Lyme disease common disease spread ticks United States. 16000 cases reported 45 states 1996. considerable under-reporting misdiagnosis actual number cases probably times higher. Lyme disease emerging infectious disease? Yes. Lyme disease rapidly emerging infectious disease. recognized United States 1975 reports Lyme disease increased substantially disease regions country. Factors contributing rise Lyme disease humans thriving tick population expansion suburbs wooded areas increases peoples exposure infected ticks. Lyme disease be prevented? Lyme disease vaccine development available. sure way prevent disease avoid exposure infected ticks. Especially avoid areas wild mice live edges yards fields woods low dense groundcover. possible reduce risk precautions: outside activities wear long sleeves long pants tucked socks. Wear hat tie hair back. Use insecticides repel kill ticks. Repellents containing compound DEET be exposed skin face kill ticks 100% effective discouraging ticks biting. Products containing permethrin kill ticks be skin clothing. any chemicals follow label directions carefully. Be especially cautious children. After outdoor activities check ticks buddy check too. Check body areas ticks commonly found: knees fingers toes arms ears neck hairline top head. Check places clothing presses skin. Remove attached ticks promptly. Removing tick attached 24 hours greatly reduces risk infection. Use tweezers grab closely skin possible. try remove ticks squeezing coating petroleum jelly burning match. Large brown ticks commonly dogs cattle carry Lyme disease bacterium. remove small tick want tested Lyme disease place clean pill vial tight-sealed plastic storage bag moistened cotton swab. Contact health-care provider local health department. fact sheet information meant be self-diagnosis substitute consultation health-care provider. any questions about disease described above consult health-care provider.
458 10 520 wonder disinfect cabins mattresses Camp anyone allowed use them? due the........ Hantavirus Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome HAN-tuh-vi-rus PUL-mun-air-ee SIN-drome HPS rare serious deadly lung infection. HPS caused type virus called hantavirus. hantavirus causes HPS carried rodents North America. People get HPS breathe dust contaminated saliva urine droppings infected rodents. anti-virus drug effective against HPS vaccine. prevent HPS avoid contact rodents avoid inhaling dust be contaminated rodent urine saliva droppings. hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome HPS rare serious deadly lung infection. infectious agent causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome caused Sin Nombre virus. virus type hantavirus. hantaviruses attack kidneys Sin Nombre virus attacks lungs. infects walls capillaries tiny blood vessels lungs making leak flooding lungs fluid. hantavirus pulmonary syndrome found? Hantaviruses rodents different parts world. hantavirus preferred rodent host. Sin Nombre virus carried deer mouse cotton rat rodents common North America. rodents live semi-rural rural areas infest camps old buildings barns homes. people get hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Wild rodents spread HPS people. Sin Nombre virus passed saliva urine droppings infected rodents. virus live days contaminated dirt dust. People infected breathe tiny particles materials dust places rodents living active. People also be infected handling contaminated materials touching mouth nose. HPS spread person person. Cats dogs spread illness bring infected rodents contact humans. signs symptoms hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? symptoms general flu-like: fever 101oF-104oF headache stomach pain pain joints lower back coughing nausea vomiting. main symptom difficulty breathing lungs fill fluid. quickly lead inability breathe severe cases death suffocation. soon after exposure symptoms appear? Symptoms appear days weeks after infection usually weeks. hantavirus pulmonary syndrome diagnosed? early symptoms specific vary person person HPS hard identify early stages. usually detected affects lungs causes breathing problems. risk hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? illnesses mainly strike people weakened immune systems HPS hit strong healthy persons. work play live closed spaces active rodent infestation risk chances infection low. risk campers hikers tourists small. People take special precautions against HPS are: people handle exposed rodents wildlife biologists exterminators people clean work attics crawl spaces rodents be living active people clean renovate buildings be actively infested rodents. complications result hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Infected persons develop untreatable respiratory failure. HPS fatal half infected. treatment hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? virus-killing drug effective against HPS. experimental use anti-virus drug ribavirin mechanical ventilation use respirator main treatment. patients need be hospitalized intensive care. sooner infected person gets medical treatment better chance recovery. common hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? HPS rare disease. recognized 1993 after investigation outbreak sudden fatal respiratory illness southwestern United States. 100 cases HPS identified 20 states western part country. hantavirus pulmonary syndrome new emerging infectious disease? Yes. Sin Nombre virus newly recognized virus HPS newly recognized disease. Scientists working learn about develop diagnostic tests treatments. hantavirus pulmonary syndrome be prevented? best way prevent HPS avoid contact rodents avoid inhaling dust be contaminated rodent saliva urine droppings. Control mice inside. Keep kitchen clean store food trash containers tight lids. Carefully dispose dead rodents trapped indoors brought inside pets. Rodent-proof house sealing cracks clearing brush foundations. Control mice outside. Eliminate possible nesting sites. Elevate hay woodpiles garbage cans place away house. Store animal food closed containers. Use safety precautions cleaning indoor outdoor areas be contaminated rodent saliva urine droppings. stir breathe dust. cleaning wet potentially contaminated areas household disinfectant bleach alcohol. cleaning wear rubber gloves disinfect after use. Dust masks cover nose mouth also help. participating outside activities stay clear rodents burrows nests. Keep campsites clean food tightly sealed. Open air outbuildings rural wilderness cabins entering cleaning. Remove garbage trash leaving. find information about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Center Disease Control Site#1 Center Disease Control Site #2 fact sheet information meant be self-diagnosis substitute consultation health-care provider. any questions about disease described above consult health-care provider.
457 10 520 Plague see posted warnings about feeding squirrels? Heres reason why..... Plague bacterial disease rodents be spread humans animals infected fleas. Plague forms: bubonic plague infection lymph glands septicemic plague infection blood pneumonic plague infection lungs. Pneumonic plague spread person person. People get plague: bites infected fleas; direct contact tissues body fluids plague-infected animal; inhaling infectious airborne droplets persons animals plague pneumonia; laboratory exposure plague bacteria. Plague treatable antibiotics detected early. Prevention consists controlling rodent fleas educating public medical community places plague occurs preventive medicines vaccines appropriate. plague? Plague disease rodents be spread humans animals infected fleas. people plague forms: Bubonic plague infection lymph glands; septicemic plague infection blood; pneumonic plague infection lungs. Pneumonic plague contagious form spread person person airborne droplets. infectious agent causes plague? Plague caused Yersinia pestis bacterium spread rodent rodent infected fleas. Periodic outbreaks plague kill large numbers rodents called die-off. risk infection humans animals area increases rodent hosts die infected fleas look sources blood. plague found? Plague semi-arid areas Asia Eastern Europe Africa South America North America. United States cases humans occur regions: northern New Mexico northern Arizona southern Colorado California southern Oregon far western Nevada. southwestern United States rock squirrel fleas common source infection people. Pacific states California ground squirrel fleas common source. types rodents including ground squirrels prairie dogs chipmunks woodrats wild mice voles suffer plague outbreaks occasional sources human infection. Domestic cats be infected fleas eating infected wild rodents be direct source infection people. Dogs rarely suffer severe illness be shown be sources infection humans. people get plague? bites infected fleas direct contact tissues body fluids plague-infected animal inhaling infectious airborne droplets persons animals especially cats plague pneumonia laboratory exposure plague bacteria signs symptoms plague? person bitten infected flea infected handling infected animal plague bacteria move bloodstream lymph nodes. lymph nodes swell causing painful lumps buboes characteristic bubonic plague. symptoms fever headache chills extreme tiredness. people gastrointestinal symptoms. bubonic plague goes untreated bacteria multiply bloodstream produce plague septicemia septicemic plague severe blood infection. Signs symptoms fever chills tiredness abdominal pain shock bleeding skin organs. Untreated septicemic plague usually fatal. Pneumonic plague plague pneumonia develops bacteria infect lungs. People plague pneumonia high fever chills difficulty breathing cough bloody sputum. Plague pneumonia considered public health emergency cough quickly spread disease others. Untreated pneumonic plague usually fatal. soon after exposure symptoms appear? Symptoms usually days after exposure plague bacteria. plague diagnosed? U.S. health-care providers suspect plague anyone large painful tender lymph gland accompanied fever extreme tiredness history exposure possibly infected rodents fleas western United States. Plague also be suspected person plague symptoms plus history handling sick dead cats wild animals rabbits. Patients suspected plague be hospitalized placed isolation specimens obtained plague diagnosis immediately treated. All suspected plague cases also be reported local state health departments. treatment plague? diagnosed time plague treatable antibiotics. Treatment suspected plague cases start soon possible after laboratory specimens taken. drug choice streptomycin antibiotics also effective. common plague? United States human plague cases average about 10 15 year. Worldwide 1000 2000 cases year. risk plague? People live rural areas plague occurs wild rodents People biologists trappers hunters handle potentially infected animals Campers hikers travelers areas plague known exist People close contact pneumonic plague patients plague new emerging infectious disease? Plague ancient disease occurs irregular cycles remains public health hazard parts Asia Middle East Eastern Europe Africa South America United States. Epidemics plague humans usually involve house rats fleas. Rat-borne epidemics continue occur developing countries particularly rural areas. Highly publicized outbreaks bubonic pneumonic plague occurred 1994 India leading heightened international reaction. rat-borne epidemic United States occurred Los Angeles 1924-1925. all human plague cases United States associated plague outbreaks wild rodents fleas. plague be prevented? 1. People live work play areas active plague infection wild rodents take precautions: Eliminate food shelter rodents homes work places certain recreation areas picnic sites campgrounds people congregate. Remove brush rock piles junk food sources including pet food. Allow health authorities use appropriate licensed insecticides kill fleas plague outbreaks wild animals. Treat pets cats dogs flea control regularly. Avoid sick dead animals report animals health department. Hunters trappers wear rubber gloves skinning animals. Use insect repellents outdoors areas risk flea exposure. 2. Preventive treatment antibiotics recommended for: people bitten fleas local outbreak exposed tissues fluids plague-infected animal; people living household bubonic plague patient may also be exposed infected fleas; people close contact person pet suspected plague pneumonia. Close contact defined face-to-face contact closed space room vehicle. 3. People travel countries plague occurs take additional precautions: Avoid exposure fleas diseased rats. risk bitten infected fleas especially high after large numbers plague-infected rats died. avoid places infested rats large numbers rats reportedly died. travel areas essential apply insect repellent containing DEET legs ankles. Also apply repellents insecticides clothes outer bedding according manufacturers instructions. Take preventive antibiotics risk exposure high. 4. Plague vaccine available for: persons work plague bacterium laboratory field persons work areas human plague outbreaks occur handle potentially infected animals. find information about plague? Center Diease Control fact sheet information meant be self-diagnosis substitute consultation health-care provider. any questions about disease described above consult health-care provider.
379 10 520 Lyme Disease Spring Summer hikers & campers need be look ticks transmit bacteria causes Lyme disease! cases reported Northeastern U.S. area infection serious warrant special attention year. following Lyme Disease Questions & Answers edited information available Center Diease Control & Prevention; Q&A Q. Lyme disease transmitted? A. ticks deer ticks western black-legged ticks infected bacteria cause Lyme disease. Q. people get Lyme disease? A. bite ticks infected Lyme disease bacteria. Q. avoid getting tick me? A. Avoid entering areas be infested ticks particularly spring summer nymphal ticks feed. Ticks favor moist shaded environment especially provided leaf litter low-lying vegetation wooded brushy overgrown grassy habitat. hiking camping wear light-colored clothing ticks be spotted easily removed attached. Wearing long-sleeved shirts tucking pants socks boot tops may help keep ticks reaching skin. Ticks usually located close ground wearing high rubber boots may provide additional protection. Application insect repellents containing DEET clothes exposed skin permethrin kills ticks contact clothes also help reduce risk tick attachment. Q. find tick me? A. transmission bacteria infected tick occur 36 hours tick attachment daily checks ticks prompt removal help prevent infection. Embedded ticks be removed fine-tipped tweezers. bacteria contained ticks midgut use commonly recommended removal techniques disgourge bacteria. Avoid petroleum jelly hot match nail polish products. Grasp tick firmly closely skin possible. steady motion pull ticks body away skin. ticks mouthparts may remain skin be alarmed. bacteria cause Lyme disease contained ticks midgut. Cleanse area antiseptic. Q. basic transmission cycle? A. Immature ticks infected feeding small rodents white-footed mouse mammals infected bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. stages ticks transmit Lyme disease bacterium humans mammals feeding process. Lyme disease bacteria maintained blood systems small rodents. Q. get Lyme disease another person? A. Lyme disease bacteria transmitted person-to-person. example get infected touching kissing person Lyme disease health care worker treated disease. Q. signs symptoms Lyme disease? A. days weeks following tick bite 80% patients red slowly expanding bulls-eye rash called erythema migransaccompanied general tiredness fever headache stiff neck muscle aches joint pain. untreated weeks months patients may develop arthritis including intermittent episodes swelling pain large joints; neurologic abnormalities aseptic meningitis facial palsy motor sensory nerve inflammation radiculoneuritis inflammation brain encephalitis; rarely cardiac problems atrioventricular block acute inflammation tissues surrounding heart myopericarditis enlarged heart cardiomegaly. Q. incubation period Lyme disease? A. red bulls-eye rash erythema migrans usually 14 days following tick exposure. patients present manifestations having early signs disease. Q. mortality rate Lyme disease? A. Lyme disease rarely fatal. Q. person be reinfected Lyme disease? A. Yes. Having Lyme disease doesnt protect against reinfection. persons Lyme disease after re-exposure infective tick bites. stresses need continued tick bite prevention activities wearing appropriate clothing tick-infested areas daily tick checks quick removal attached ticks. Q. cases Lyme disease occur U.S.? A. Lyme disease leading cause vector-borne infectious illness U.S. about 15000 cases reported annually disease greatly underreported. Q. Lyme disease treated? A. see doctor suspect infection. According treatment experts antibiotic treatment 3-4 weeks generally effective early disease. disease particularly objective neurologic manifestations may require treatments. disease treatment failures may occur retreatment may be necessary. Q. disease seasonal occurrence? A. Lyme disease common late spring summer months U.S. May August nymphal ticks active human populations frequently outdoors exposed. Q. Lyme disease common? A. Generally Lyme disease endemic northeastern upper midwest states plus portions Northen California Pacific Coast regions. Q. risk getting Lyme disease? A. Persons endemic areas frequent sites infected ticks common grassy wooded locations favored white-tailed deer northeastern upper midwest states along northern Pacific coast California Northern California areas. Q. be vaccinated against Lyme disease? A. Consult doctor regrading vaccination prevention Lyme Disease. complete recommendations published Morbidity Mortality Weekly Report Recommendations Reports series June 04 1999;48RR07:1-17.
433 10 604 Display flag following rules. troubled times Americans displaying flags show support solidarity. Please observe criteria displaying Stars & Stripes. DOs Hoist flag briskley lower ceremoniously. Display flag sunrise sunset buildings stationary flagstaffs. Display flag 24 hours day properly illuminated darkness. flag flown half-staff be hoisted peak instant lowered half-staff position. flag be again raised peaak lowered day. Display flag projecting window sill balcony front building union flag placed peak staff. displayed horizontally vertically against wall union be uppermost flags right observers left. displayed window flag be displayed way union blue field left observer street.When flag displayed motorcar staff shall be fixed firmly chassis clamped right fender. flags states cities localities pennants societies flown halyard flag United States be peak. flags flown adjacent staffs flag United States be hoisted lowered last. Wear flag lapel pin left lapel near heart. DONTs fly flag upside signal distress instance extreme danger life property. display flag float parade staff. allow flag be draped hood top sides back vehicle boat. allow flag touch anything beneath ground floor water. allow flag be worn apparel bedding drapery. allow flag be festooned drawn back kept folds be allowed fall free. allow flag be advertising purposes. flag placed any part attached any mark insignia letter word figure design picture drawing any nature. allow flag be embroidered articles cushions handkerchiefs paper napkins plates anything designed temporary use discarded. fly flag inclement weather all-weather flag. Source: United States Code: Title 36 Chapter 10. Thanks Grass Valleys UNION newspaper
527 10 730 Canoe Rescue rescue account posted Eastern Canadas Humber Sumitt Scout Councils discussion board. clearly shows value basic rescue training Scout skills. Hopefully all remember story doing Im sure endless drills practices new canoes! Scout Troop Save Lives Algonquin Posted Brian Ridgway Thursday June 20 2002 Saturday May 4th 2002 7th Thornhill Scout Troop paddling Algonquin Park. air temperature approximately degrees Celsius water temperature approximately 0 degrees celsius. ice just gone lakes previous week. Burnt Island Lake decided take break prevailing winds enjoy lunch. leadership team took opportunity discuss menu options planned 10 day trip Killarney summer. conversation heard faint cries help. scanned lake observed capsized canoe people bobbing water. person frantically waving arms yelling help. told Scouter Boris grab life jacket paddle meet canoe. instructed Scouter Rick supervise scouts Boris went aid people. Scouter Boris water began assess situation. counted people water. appeared be active not. Paddles gear canoe floating all directions. talking distance approximately 50 metres away asked help them. active person female responded �yes.� male companion looked petrified moving much. life jackets done properly riding �high.� difficult move arms. informed know swim. asked promise grab canoe follow instructions. agreed proceeded rescue operation. paddled canoe. floating upright full water. flipped upside pulled top canoe�s middle section. approximately 3/4 way completely drained it�s water. flipped upright returned water. Scouter Boris held canoe parallel canoe. instructed female swim canoe�s middle section pull canoe grabbing thwart. inside told seat floor canoe stern position. held canoe paddled canoes him. got close positioned canoe panicked pulled canoe go water. already wet best idea. instructed climb canoe way did. point definitely suffering hypothermia. water cold hypothermia sets quickly. canoe towed floating paddles instructed paddle shore. thanked us. attempted gather packs. pack unused bailing kit tied it! Unfortunately packs water logged heavy lift. tied tow line packs dragged shore. heavy trying drag anchor water. shore Scouter Boris dragged packs lake water poured packs. time canoe victims enjoying fire scouts Scouter Rick�s supervision performing rescue. Luckily well-prepared Scout Michael Kasprzak brought matches! original intent day trip �no cook� lunch. told canoeists change dry clothing packs.They attempted find dry clothing failed packs waterproofed. Scouts built hot fire gathered firewood. instructed victims stay dry things. Scouter Boris reviewed Algonquin Park Canoe Route Map showed scouts camping needed assistance. instructed group pack leave give people privacy. victims thanked again returned dry clothing scouts loaned left. returning campsite debriefed scouts happened. discussed scouts save similar situation hear cries help. evening Scouter Andrew arrived afternoon paddled left victims. surprise left. paddled back camp. day ran portages. thanked again. learned Toronto visiting Australia. great story tell family friends returns Australia about group scouts Canada save her. reflection believe drowned Burnt Island Lake hard decision swim shore leave stay risk hypothermia lifesaving procedure performed Scouter Boris possible Scouts Canada making water charge course mandatory. took course times. Unfortunately Scouts Canada discontinued practice. decision ask �How human life worth you?� editors note e-mail received Brent Tower asking watercharge courses be started again. certain course put season. PPS Isnt great story rescue? Isnt great Brent Rick Boris happened be troop? be lesson all be thankful dedicated Leaders giving youth. Please take moment say thanks special people done us. So...next time Im crowd pass thinking dont know avoid eye contact Im going look eye ask Scouter just saved someones life helped youth Prime Minister?
631 10 603 Peggy's Lemon Bars lemon bars hit Fall Court Honor! people asked recipe goes: Cake base pkg lemon cake mix 1/3 cup margarine softened egg Topping lemon crème frosting 8oz pkg cream cheese softened egg ½ cup chopped pecans Heat oven 350F. Grease & flour pan. large bowl combine cake mix margarine egg low speed crumbly. Reserve 2/3 cup press remainder greased & floured pan. small bowl combine frosting cream cheese & egg low speed blended; beat high speed smooth. Stir nuts; spread base. Sprinkle reserved crumb mix. Bake 350F 40 50 minute edges light golden brown center firm touch. Cool completely. Store fridge. 36 bars original recipe Pillsbury.
633 10 730 ROPE NOTES Ropes nearly Scout outing. Knot tying practiced frequently. Nearly experienced Scout tie bowline eyes closed! Give Class Scout length rope probably line canoe rapids recover raft marooned mid-stream rock haul food pack bear find simple tarp shelter withstand gale wind. rope comes first. Unfortunately surprisingly hard find information types rope choose from. corner hardware store carry manila cotton nylon polyester Dacron polypropylene ropes diameters 1/8" 1/2" larger. Outdoor specialty stores carry ropes advertised climbing rappelling rescue use. Prices may vary cents dollar running foot. confusing ropes be available different 'braids' 'twists'! rope right use? hope notes learned help selecting right rope job! Strength Specifications find terms "ultimate load" "tensile strength" "working load". Ultimate load tensile strength really thing. basically breaking point new sample rope determined laboratory conditions. manufacturer's recommended working load determined breaking strength ultimate load tensile strength dividing safety factor 15:1. working load rating intended accurately reflects maximum load be applied given rope assure comfortable safety margin longevity line. safety factor varies industry practice type fiber rope construction intended use. rule thumb higher risk human life higher safety factor. U.S. accustomed "English" system weights measures. technically precise commonly use "pounds"lbs referring loads strength ratings. Ropes climbing/rappelling accessories rated metric system specifications kilonewtons kn Knt kilograms kg. use conversion factors help get better feel different ratings see: 1lb 4.45nt 0.225lb 1nt 10000nt 10Knt 2248lbs example: pulley ultimate load spec 18kn equivalent rating 4000lbs. Be sure apply appropriate safety factor ratings! Safety Factors working load kinds rope 15% 25% tensile strength providing safety factors 7:1 4:1. new undamaged laboratory tested samples. Ropes intended use climbing rappelling any type rescue work higher safety margins. U.S. National Fire Protection Association NFPA specifies working load rescue ropes be specified 15:1 breaking strength. rope manufacturers use NFPA guideline climbing rappelling ropes well. Climbing ropes also be certified UIAA Union Internationale des Associations díAlpinisme assurance important performance characteristics consider strength be #1 issue! Impact loading also important load consider selecting ropes. following table illustrates energy created sudden drop. Long fast descents quick breaking action create types stress rope. Multiply load's weight distance falls estimate energy released rope required fall quickly. example: Static Weight Distance Energy Released 100 pounds dropped feet equals 500 foot-pounds 100 pounds dropped 25 feet equals 2500 foot-pounds 200 pounds dropped feet equals 1000 foot-pounds 200 pounds dropped 25 feet equals 5000 foot-pounds Converting foot-pounds energy strength rating lbs requires bit calculation involving above conditions plus rope's elongation characteristics bit complicated us! Suffice say short drops quick stops overload suitable rope! Dynamic ropes help minimize effect recommended all climbing uses applications impact loading issue. NOTE: dynamic ropes recommended rappelling rescue work inherent stretch dynamic rope cause dangerous snap-back! Knot Breaking Strength Any time tie knot rope dramatically reduce rope's ultimate strength. primarily due reduction number rope fibers sharing load due sharp bends rope tying knots. So...the angle bend knot allows fibers share load increasing rope's strength nearly original strength. Certain kinds knots damage line others. 50% loss ultimate strength good general rule live by. Figure-8 knot reduces ultimate strength approximately 35% 50% common knots. family "8's" almost exclusively rescue work. rule thumb knots easy untie after loaded bowline reduction rope strength cause long term damage rope preferred type knot. Different knots varying impacts rope strength. following tests done Mr. Jerry Smith California Mountain Company Wellington's 1/2 inch Rhino Rescue Rope pulled end. Results be different sizes brands. Knot Strength Lb. Percent Lost Control Rope 10705 Bends Figure Bend 8640 19% Double Fisherman's 8440 21% Loops Bowline 7180 33% Inline Figure 6280 41% Double Figure 8820 18% Dressing setting knot necessary minimize knot's affect rope's strength. Dressing knot involves orientation all knot parts all properly aligned straightened bundled rope parts knot look picture books. Neglecting activity may result additional 50% reduction knot strength. Setting knot involves tightening all parts knot all rope parts touch grab cause friction parts knot render operational. loosely tied knot easily deform strain change character. instance effectively set bowline requires tension directions time. Rope Construction major categories ropes be familiar with; dynamic static ropes. All UIAA certified ropes lead climbing dynamic designed stretch fallen absorbing dissipating energy generated fall rubber band. Dynamic ropes multicolored may stretch 10% 100 ft rope stretch 110+ feet. Static ropes designed minimal stretch rappelling caving rescue work. Normally static ropes solid color color dark strip. Static rope stretch about 1-2%. Aside extensive special training practice serious rescue work requires high tensile strength static line. Climbers use high strength dynamic line stretches shock loaded i.e. fall. Rescue rope be static line designed little stretch. Diamond hollow core braided polypropylene rope commonly available dynamic rope. low cost light weight ease splicing positive buoyancy popular rope water sports think water ski rope!. laid rope find hardware boating stores laid rope. Laid rope built strands twisted together. strand turn yarns produced twisting individual fibers unit. common laid rope constructed strands right hand 'Z' twist lay. relatively inexpensive easy splice perfectly adequate purposes. Laid twisted rope tendency untwist stretch weight placed dynamic rope type!. common 7/16 strand twisted nylon rope ultimate strength range 4500-5500 pounds. use 3/8" twisted poly rope day throwbags canoe painters. type rope limited strength ratings generally about 1000 lbs lower resistance UV. Be sure check outdoor poly lines frequently! aside type rope utility companies underground 'pull rope'. get rope free trust life line uses! Serious climbers professional rescue personnel laid nylon poly ropes 'slippery wet'. fairly common late 60's brand names 'Goldline' find professional grade climbing rescue ropes laid construction any longer. Also rescue grade throw bags discontinued use laid ropes. preferred rope construction high demand applications kernmantle style offers strength better grip. Rope Types braided ropes yarns plaited braided inner core forming outerwoven jacket sheath. rope called "Kernmantle" rope consists core "kern" small laid cords. cord twisted filaments. filament runs length full length rope. cords held tightly plaited sheath called "mantle" protects rope cuts abrasion. 11 mm Bluewater II nylon filaments strength rating 6000 lbs. Braided ropes available dynamic static designs. Solid color lines tend be static check manufacturer's specs be sure. kinds synthetic fibers float polypropylene polyethylene. Nylon Dacron polyester sink substantially stronger. just nearly all commercially available throw bags solid braided polypropylene typically 3/8" diameter tensile strengths 900 1200lbs. newer kernmantle-polypropylene lines linear solid strands ultimate strengths 1600 2000lbs. innovation "spectra core" polypropylene kernmantle polyethylene core. costly spectra core lines ultimate strengths 2200lbs 1/4" line 4500lbs 3/8" line. Proprietary braided poly spectra lines available tensile strengths 1940 6300 pounds respectively 3/8" line. Due cost want entire troop go buy spectra core throw bags having general trip inventory bad idea. Standard throw lines perfectly acceptable designed primarily retrieve swimmers assist boats getting shore. working loads lines may be pounds doubtful rescuers victims actually hang loads 200-300lbs. Basically boils this; use right rope job. done expect unwrap seriously pinned raft throw line worse applying mechanical advantage throw line. recoil forces caused serious injuries line portion system D-rings failed. Likewise healthy use throw lines logging mountain climbing towing cars. overload ruin good throwbag! canoe raft outings carry 'recovery bag' higher strength ropes hardware. keep costs control carry 11 mm 200 foot static line along 24kN quick pounds handle? carabiners pulleys lengths tubular webbing 'recovery bag'. use mm 1/4 inch prusik lines. use natural fiber ropes manila hemp sisal climbing rappelling any type line. general use ropes 6mm 1/4" diameter; weaker cut hands easily difficult hang onto. Prusik lines obvious exception. rope need? canoe painters 20 foot lengths 3/8" poly floats fairly strong affordable. troop throw bags use 50 foot lengths rope reasons. shorter recovery line usually works recommend anything 75 feet carry 200 foot 11mm static kernmantle rope recovery use. prusik lines webbing foot 20 foot lengths. Rope wear knots mishandling seriously reduce load figures discussed here. Be sure inspect ropes coming out. Replace life rescue lines regularly. word caution surprisingly easy twist loop rope foot arm! tracking lining keep sharp knife handy. rescue personnel recommend fixed blade blunt sheep's-foot point well-protected metal-lined sheath. BSA requirements prohibit fixed blade knives be compliance use new thumb actuated lockblade knives be easily opened hand. Be sure get knife partially serrated blade quickly cut rope! Care Ropes actual field conditions rope strength related number variables way rope stored. Climbing rappelling rescue ropes be treated life depended them! Follow simple rules get life lines: Simple Rules Rope Care · Use correct type rope application · Use rope reputable commercial manufacturers Bluewater PMI etc.. Keep rope clean. Wash cold water mild non detergent soap. Air Dry ONLY. · Store away heat sunlight chemicals. Use rope bag protection canvas bag good container painter. · use any purpose i.e. towing car · step rope dirt gets fibers cuts squeezed together. addition dirt acts sandpaper decenders · Rinse dirty ropes clean cool water drying thoroughly afterward. · Inspect rope after use. Document status rope log. little surface fuzz strands OK all. · Fuse ends keep unraveling. · doubt retire it. bad idea retire tracking rescue lines after seasons use show wear any sort. · buy equipment. guarantee used. buy surplus military equipment. designed different functions. know rescue line throw ropes good condition? certainly helps know history. line subjected sustained loads shock loads loads times recommended working load? line unusually stiff certain areas? symptom suggests line overloaded subject excessive heat. visibly worn cut strands outer construction? line exposed prolonged periods direct sunlight mud sand dirt adequately washed off? any symptoms present downgrade line demanding application replace it. Notes Webbing Webbing called tape essentially flat rope. common usage slings harnesses Swiss seats anchor rope rigging. size inch breaking strength 4500 lbs. Webbing forms: flat tubular. appear flat tubular hollow. Tubular usually stronger flexible flat. Tubular constructed different ways: spiral structure shuttle loom construction strong chain structure needle loom construction weaker lengthwise seam. Melt ends prevent unraveling. Mark ends identification length. Store way rope. Create chain store easily. Check stitching looseness. Home sewn webbing 10% strength commercially sewn web. Thanks Troop 940 Bluewater Ropes riverpeople web site Troop 4's Jim Mathias help article.
637 10 108 Show Support Scouting & Troop 4! Troop Decal Actual size: 4.5" x 7" oval Donation $5.00! Postage extra decals mailed. All proceeds go support Scouting program! attractive self adhesive decals available car window bumper boat home office window ever! Printed white exterior grade vinyl decals show support Scouting Troop years come. donation $5.00 go entirely help support Troop 4's 80 year effort put 'outing' Scouting! Send check money order cash please BSA Troop Scout Lodge 415 Memorial Lane Grass Valley CA 95945. Include $2.50 postage packing decals mailed price any number mailed.
640 10 180 BOY SCOUT? Edition Handbook Boys. Copyright 1911 Boys Scouts America. Glimpse Life Boy "Belongs" SCOUT! enjoys hike woods walk city's streets. tell North South East West "signs." tie knot hold climb tree impossible swim river pitch tent mend tear trousers tell fruits seeds poisonous sight nut-bearing trees distance; reef sail take trick wheel pull oar use paddles sculls; knows stars name find way them; identify birds animals fish knows ways habitat each. Scout walks woods silent tread. dry twigs snap feet loose stones turn throw balance. eyes keen sees things see. sees tracks signs reveal nature habits creatures them. knows stalk birds animals study natural haunts. sees little seen. Scout old frontiersman shout wisdom housetops. possesses quiet power comes knowledge. speaks softly answers questions modestly. knows braggart challenge allowing boaster expose ignorance loose-wagging tongue. Scout holds honor be precious possession die stained. knows duty all obligations imposed duty fulfills free will. sense honor taskmaster honor guards jealously knights old. manner Scout wins confidence respect all people. Scout kindle fire forest wettest day seldom uses match. matches be fire knows secret rubbing sticks Indians knows start blaze knife blade piece flint. knows also danger forest fires kindles blaze spread. fire started meal open! Just watch compare appetite boy lounges lunch counter crowded city. knows unwritten rules campfire contributes share pleasures council. also knows sit silent ruddy embers give mind free play. Scout practices self-control knows men master problems world master themselves. keeps close guard temper silly spectacle losing head. keeps close guard tongue knows loud speech cloak ignorance swearing sign weakness untruth shatters confidence others. keeps close guard appetite eats moderately food strong; uses alcoholic liquors wish poison body; desires clear active brain avoids tobacco. Scout flinches face danger knows time faculty be alert preserve safety others. knows case fire panic shipwreck; trains mind direct body act. all emergencies sets example resourcefulness coolness courage considers safety himself. especially considerate helpless weak. Scout known brother Scout may be method Scouts know. brothers city land country world. goes give signs be assured friendly welcome. talk brother Scout making sound known message imitating click telegraph key. Scout kind lives. knows horses dogs cats rights respects them. Scout prides doing "good turns day life complete aid person. Scout run away call help accident occurs. person cut knows flow blood gently carefully bind wound. person burned knowledge tells alleviate suffering. anyone dragged water unconscious Scout sets work restore respiration circulation. knows minute be lost. Scout knows people expect boys governs conduct word reproach truthfully be brought against great brotherhood pledged loyalty. seeks word "Scout" worthy respect people opinions value. wears uniform worthily. Scout knows city knows trails forest. guide stranger desires go knowledge short-cuts saves needless steps. knows police stations located fire-alarm boxes placed nearest doctor lives hospitals quickest way reach them. knows names city officials nature duties. Scout proud city freely offers services help. Scout patriot ready serve country minute's notice. loves Old Glory knows proper forms offering respect. permits folds touch ground. knows country governed men high authority. desires strong body alert mind unconquerable spirit may serve country any need. patterns life after great Americans high sense duty served nation well. Scout chooses motto "Be Prepared" seeks prepare anything--to rescue companion ford stream gather firewood help strangers distinguish right wrong serve fellow men country God--always "Be Prepared".
655 10 921 Milton Wilson Uncle Miltie & District Roundtable Staff distributed Repeat after Scout Oath Law active force life. recognize responsibility unit rests chartered institution assist achieving full value Scouting program meeting needs. strive lead information persuasion inspiration coercion. stimulate friendly orderly discussion all facts opinions considered. assist serve receive recognition. measure success extent boys leaders exemplify principles Scout Oath Law. Commissioners Creed 1992
656 10 362 Troop 4's Mess Kit Troop adopted 'standard' mess kit recommended piece equipment Scouts. Weighing just 7oz. kit contains poly cup & bowl stainless steel plate 5" diameter 'spork' nylon mesh dunk bag. knife assume Scout carries separate lock blade knife part field gear. Mess Kit Scout responsible bring mess kit overnight outings. Patrols bring cook gear group eating utinsels provided. nylon mesh dunk bag allows pieces be gathered after washing hung dry. helps prevent loss smaller pieces be marked Scout's name! pieces kit be local thrift sporting goods stores. available Troop offer kits $8.
668 10 204 Armadillo Eggs! Thanks John LeBlanc & USScouting Service Project's 'Canoe' discussion list! Ingredients dozen fresh jalapeno peppers pickled ones. oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese box stovetop stuffing mix use pork cup Bisquick pound hot pork sausage Jimmy Dean Owens pound ground meat cup milk Itallian bread crumbs Shake Bake pork flavored Directions hot sausage tempered ground meat total concoction hot Use fresh jalapenos available use canned ones. latex rubber gloves split peppers half remove stem seeds veins hot parts Stuff sides cheese press back together. meatballs sausage ground meat cup stuffing mix cup Bisquick cup milk. ball meat mixture flatten thin ible approximately 1/8 inch thick. Mold meat mixture peppers hand. Mix cup breadcrumbs cup Pork Shake Bake. Roll armadillo eggs bread mixture making sure covered. Bake 15-20 minutes 350 degrees F brown. Check section Dutch Oven cooking translate number charcoal briquets need!
673 10 181 Just Scouting Webmasters Discussion List... new virus called C-nile Virus advanced programs Norton kill. reason virus appears affect PC operators born 1958. Symptoms C-nile Virus: · Causes send e-mail twice. · Causes send blank e-mail. · Causes send e-mail wrong person. · Causes send back message person sent you. · Causes forget attach attachment. · Causes hit "SEND" finished
684 10 180 Fish Story Jim; "I caught Muskie trip NT Canoe Base qualified...." Bill; "Wait minute Jim big fish?" Jim; "That Muskie big took picture picture weighed lbs!" Jim Rivers Scouting Service Project's Canoe discussion list
687 10 985 Primer Signal Mirrors Misunderstood Lifesaver! all signaling devices age air assisted rescue two-way radios personal radio beacons GPS technology possibly useful smallest simplest understood venture outdoors SIGNAL MIRROR. talks about knows about included gear list practical use potential life saving benefits misunderstood. signal mirror pack person anytime venture deep woods mountains waters any unfamiliar terrain. shaving mirror cheap toy tool survival appreciate understand use effectively. just flash signal mirror create visible consistent reflection light direction potential rescuer. Materials Use use any high quality hand mirror signal mirror. Troop uses plate glass mirror material cut 2�x3� rectangles local glass shops. edges smoothed prevent cuts. Scouts carry old hopefully clean! sock protect packs. styles commercially produced signal mirrors available be bit pricey starting about $10 copies original mil-spec mirrors going $30 highest quality hand glass mirrors. offer features attached lanyards sighting grids specialized reflective coatings true waterproof construction floating cases all perform function reflecting light target. considering commercially produced mirror take look original glass design sighting grid. money ~$10 provide acceptable performance. Be sure instructions printed back mirror attached lanyard hole provided. firms produce high quality plastic mirrors sighting grids offer better performance glass competitors. offer advantage impact resistant expensive nearly compact package! Another polycarbonate mirror marketed companies red tinted polycarbonate side normal mirror other. mirrors come protective pouch instructions mirror pouch separate paper sheet included packaging materials serious failing view experts. manufacturers claim red side be night flashlight beam reflected create "red flare� visible night. Independent testing reportedly support claim. reflected red light considerably dimmer visible flashlight signal difficult aim. red signal possible stand against lights moonlight reflected water's surface generally situation pilot relative dimness really works against it. conventional signal mirror disregarding red side lack sighting grid serious disadvantage compared true signal mirror. All all style mirror practical survival mirror compared commercially available designs. standard mirror float models float sealed pouch. Buoyant models available additional closed cell foam added back float twice thick 5/8 in. opposed 5/16 in. find signal mirror survival situation improvise lid polish use polished knife blade reflective emergency blanket wrapped circular frame created lashing green branch excellent large mirror surface create reflection. CD�s also inexpensive lightweight shatter proof mirror experts report reflected light signal reduced 25%-50%! BE PREPARED HELP AWARE LOCATION WHAT�S AVAILABLE! Signal Mirror people realize far mirror flashes carry. mirror�s flash be seen miles. optimum conditions high quality mirror flash be seen 10 miles more. best results air be clear sun high sky surprisingly strong reflections be achieved hazy overcast days. flashes may be seen see airplane vehicle boat hiker. Sweep horizon rescue sightings air distant high vantages known trails roads jet vapor trails may be see signal. Consistent bright reflections readily recognized distress signal all venture outdoors... remember investigate any see treks outdoors. really lost having difficulty minor injury look map fire towers Forest Service lookouts roads trails distant buildings take compass fix aim mirror direction. Remember just can�t see target doesn�t mean rescuers can�t see signal! all cases PERSEVERE keep give up. step signal mirror properly sight it. Hold mirror surface target trying signal hand close face forehead. Put hand front outstretched fashion focus reflection sun hand adjust hand mirror upward reflection mirror surface coincides direction intended target area. free hand sight line adjust reflection fulfill needs. determine signal going order be effective readjust sun move sky. Sighting Mirror Remember signals sets universally recognized distress message Morse code SOS long short long signals!. useful commercially available mirrors provide sighting grid uses inner glass polycarbonate layer etched lines small metalized beads create reflection light source usually sun be sight mirror. Commercial Mirror mirrors historically glass high quality plastic designs available. All usually lanyard hole corner. instructions mirrors usually printed back quick reference. instructions popular model read; 1. �Reflect sunlight nearby surface.� 2. �Look reflected spot sight hole. See glow grid.� 3. �Slowly move mirror aim glow target.� 4. �Sweep horizon slowly flashes be seen miles hazy days.� any OUTDOOR SAFETY SKILL also requires practice master long may find position really rely it. Take time try back yard camp trying signal friend distance. Practice Practice Practice basic fundamentals acquiring any new skill wish add personal safety arsenal. BE AWARE BE PREPARED PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.
710 10 108 New Troop Mug! Just time camp new Troop mugs here! new Troop mug foam insulated 16oz. stainless steel design twist open/twist close lid. closed 'D' handle perfect attaching mug pack too! Stainless Steel Custom artwork imprinted sides mug. mug artwork matches new Troop t-shirts! Available Troop Committee meetings new mug $8. Add $3 mailing needed.
712 10 985 Troop 4's Essentials outing Boy Scouts America Troop recommends Scout carry kit consisting Essentials. includes; Troop 4's Essentials 1. Map & Compass 2. Matches & lighter 3. Tarp/temp shelter 4. Whistle/signal mirror 5. Food & Water 6. Extra Clothing/ sunglasses/cap 7. Headlamp flashlight 8. Fire Starter 9. Aid Kit/sunscreen 10. Knife Leatherman personal aid kit include; Personal Aid Kit Allergy & Prescription Medicines w/ instructions Bandaids Bandages & Tape Antiseptic cream Bacitracin Self-adhesive Athletic Wrap Moleskin/Foot Powder Analgesic Tylenol Advil� Insect Repellant Lip Balm & Sun Block Matches strike waterproof Emergency Money phone.. Troop recommends lists be attached Scout's daypack & backpack be sure important items included outing. help Troop distributes laminated copies lists periodically. lists available links: Essentails Personal Aid Kit. files be printed front back cut laminated local copy shop. laminating 8.5"x11" laminating sheet keep costs down. Punching hole top edge allows be easily attached pack. files Adobe Acrobat pdf format. need free Acrobat reader view files.
713 10 1040 Flag Day June 14 1777 Continental Congress proposed United States national flag British Union Jack. 13 stars flag represented 13 new states. public ceremonies honoring Stars Stripes 1877 June 14 flown government building honor centennial adoption national flag. Schools unfurled American flags doors outside buildings long this; 1890 North Dakota New Jersey law required schools fly flag daily. official Flag Day observed Philadelphia Pennsylvania 1893. New York also proclaimed June 14 Flag Day 1897. August 1949 President Harry S. Truman proclaimed June 14 Flag Day. President proclaims commemoration yearly encourages all Americans country display Stars Stripes outside homes businesses. thanks foothill.net bit flag history!
715 10 1041 Boots preferred boots Northern Tier trek older pair good quality high top leather 'hunting boots' drain holes added instep military style 'jungle boots'. brand jungle boots distributed number camping outlets recommended due lower quality materials. boots be able withstand weeks water exposure sharp rocks mud lots hiking. brand highly recommended Altama. commercial version jungle boot model #6850 available online Scout discounted prices. get Scout discount need email quote. got 10% discount free t-shirts ordered boots Spring 2004. Message edited SEP 28 2004
723 10 180 Bearly bearable! Preparing trip Scout shakedown/info meeting parents all understood outdoors mum avid backpacker mountaineer born didn't. parent asked trip leaders doing protection bears. looked right eyes told all advisors given running shoes. crew Impeesa Extreme base shakedown. outfitter asked crew avoid seeing bear youth responded "close eyes!" speak move minutes. Canadian Mike Bingley Scouting Service Project's 'Canoe' discussion list
726 10 1057 journal entry Cal Gabriel ASM Troop 476 Cupertino CA AUG'03 trek Northern Tier Quetico Provincial Park Canada. "We wait anticipation sandy north shore Louisa Lake sun sets load canoes paddle bit. Holding canoes rest after long day paddling portaging sharing Thorns Roses reading aloud Cremation Sam McGee. Bats fly thankful harvesting mosquitoes followed here. lean back packs decks listen flurry loon calls darkness falls. completely night separate bit paddle slowly lake. stars come recognize constellations. Milky Way ghostly appearance. Mars glowing red startles rises dramatically hills ringing lake. dark tree line deeply silhouetted star-filled sky lake. Lighted stars water canoes silvery shadows left right trailing shimmering wakes. just silently drift cloudless windless night. water ahead flat recognize constellations reflection water. stars above above stars? Loons near far sing songs all directions haunting notes drift across water us. loon calling loudly cove right hears entire laugh completely echoed repeats again again irritated poorly mannered mimic. says speak hushed almost reverent after all sanctuary wildlife guests. Finally hear sound Louisa Falls quietly approach bottom lake miles hours later. supposed be campsite ahead across portage trail Charlie Guide find dark set tents. silent humble visitors suspended canoes water stars awesome timeless wilderness." reasons Troop trekking Northern Tier Summer. essays Northern Tier experience all written 'Charlie Guides' young men & women trained guide Scout crews Northern Tier Charles L. Sommers canoe base available www.holry.org.
727 10 1059 Buck's Lake July Northern Tier Crew headed Buck's Lake get aquatinted practice camping cooking course hone canoeing skills. Canoe Orientation Troop Scouts give presentation crew members Sacramento's Troop 451. Troop 451 backpacking Troop. Troop 451's camp skills impressive. pack lightly cook tasty meals efficiently prepared any weather. raining got Sunday morning. guess surprise got sleeping bags rain gear all ready on! bit excitement SAT night bear trashed camp across road! left food boxes. Troop 451 sure didn't! paddled Saturday Sunday help backpackers get speed. Dead Fish Polo Canoes maneuver score point round 'Dead Fish Polo'. object use paddle toss wet bailer sponge any boat point. course 'swat' sponge back! game usually ends canoe going over; disappointed! Swamped Canoe Canoe swamping recovery pleasant warm waters Bucks Lake! conditioning outing be SEP paddle Lake Nathomas Saturday paddle Lower American River Sunday.
730 10 213 Hudson Bay Bread 'energy bars' selling $1 lookout cost effective OK cheap! alternative. chewy granola-style bar served Northern Tier Sommers canoe base 1960! base provides bars trail lunches. base store sells mix Hudson Bay bread recipe Brian Buhl Director Programs Sommers canoe base 1999. scaled original recipe 24 3x3" bars weekend outing 6. tired Sacramento River trip early August great snack easily lunch. 3/4 cup butter margarine cup white sugar 1T 1tsp light karo syrup 3T honey 1tsp maple flavoring 1/4 cup chocolate chips 3/8 cup sliced almonds 4-3/4 cups ground rolled oats use regular oatmeal instant grind oats food processor fine powder Cream butter sugar karo syrup honey maple flavoring. Gradually add almonds chocolate chips mix ground oats. Press mixture greased 11x17inch pan. Bake 325degF about 20 minutes golden brown. overcook! Press bread spatula after removing oven cutting prevent crumbling. Cut approx. 3inch squares. Yields 24 pieces fit 1/2 gal milk carton transport storage. May add raisins craisins dates etc. vary type nuts well. wrapped individually & zip locked Summer also freeze them.
738 10 364 Troop Scout Discounts ALPS Troop qualified discount outdoor gear purchases ALPS Mountaineering online store! ALPS supplies tents sleeping bags packs accessories dealers online store. Qualified Scouting groups receive 45% online list prices. Orders be placed Troop. Order forms Lodge. See Committee Chair details! ALPS brought new Scouts Direct web site online explain Scout discount program detail. suggest take look ALPS product line buying elsewhere. Nevada City's Troop 24 bought ALPS Meramac tent based price features.
740 10 985 S.O.S. Safety Outdoor Signaling annual trek Mendocino coast month Troop's Scout Candidates Summer's Troop Leader Training program be teaching Troop skill Signal Mirrors communicate Morse Code! situations occur Outdoors may require signal medical assistance rescue Morse Code. ventures Outdoors be familiar S.O.S. be constructed ground air signal rocks logs stamping symbols snow backpacks sleeping bags brightly colored extra clothing reflective emergency blankets all weather blankets folded shape covering parts dirt brush snow simulate direct method visually see airplane vehicle distance be carefully flash message signal mirror flashlight short flashes��� long flashes -and short flashes���. Be sure pause signal flashes allow recognition understanding. S.O.S. internationally recognized all pilots park rangers rescue personnel. vital signal be deeply ingrained memory all Outdoors enthusiasts. Someday may use survival needs quickly recognize distress signal may need immediate assistance. all Outdoor Safety Skills remember "7 P's" Proper Preparation Planning Practice Prevents Potential Problems. MORSE CODE May Someday Need! A: -N: B: ���O: C: �P: �1: D: ��Q:- -2: E: �R: �3: F: �S: ���4: G: �T: -5: H: ����U: -6: I: ��V: -7: J: -W: -8: K: -X: -9: L: ��Y: -0: M: -Z: NOTE: 'LONG' flashes be times long 'SHORT' flashes. interval letters and/or numbers be 'SHORT' flashes. interval fashes be 'SHORT' flash.
743 10 180 Cremation Sam McGee Halloween Campfire Story! strange things done midnight sun men moil gold arctic trails secret tales blood run cold. northern lights seen queer sights queerest see night marge Lake LaBarge cremated Sam McGee. Sam McGee Tennessee cotton blooms blows. left home south roam 'Round pole God knows. cold land gold hold spell say homely way sooner live hell. Christmas day mushing way Dawson Trail. Talk cold--through parka's fold stabbed driven nail. eyes close lashes froze 'Till see. fun whimper Sam McGee. night lay packed tight robes beneath snow dogs fed stars o'erhead dancing heel toe turned "Cap" says "I'll cash trip guess asking refuse request." low say says sort moan "It's cursed cold got right hold 'Till chilled clean bone. 'ta'int dead awful dread icy grave pains want swear foul fair cremate remains." pal's need thing heed swore fail. started streak dawn God looked ghastly pale. crouched sleigh raved all day home Tennessee nightfall corpse all left Sam McGee. breath land death hurried horror driven corpse half hid get rid promise given. lashed sleigh say "You may tax brawn brains promised true cremate remains." promise debt unpaid trail stern code. days come 'though lips dumb heart cursed load. long long night lone firelight huskies 'round ring Howled woes homeless snows Oh God loathed thing. day quiet clay heavy heavier grow. went dogs spent grub getting low. trail bad felt half mad swore give sing hateful thing hearkened grin. 'Till came marge Lake LaBarge derelict lay. jammed ice saw trice called "Alice May". looked thought bit looked frozen chum "Here" said sudden cry "Is crematorium." planks tore cabin floor lit boiler fire. coal lying heaped fuel higher. flames just soared furnace roared blaze seldom see. burrowed hole glowing coal stuffed Sam McGee. hike hear sizzle so. heavens scowled huskies howled wind began blow. icy cold hot sweat rolled cheek know greasy smoke inky cloak Went streaking sky. know long snow wrestled gristly fear. stars came danced about 'Ere again ventured near. sick dread bravely said "I'll just take peek inside. guess cooked time looked" door opened wide. sat Sam looking calm cool heart furnace roar. wore smile see mile said "Please close door. fine greatly fear cold storm. left Plumbtree Tennessee time warm." strange things done midnight sun men moil gold arctic trails secret tales blood run cold. northern lights seen queer sights queerest see night marge Lake LaBarge cremated Sam McGee. ROBERT SERVICE
745 10 183 Dutch Oven Temperature Table! Troop's latest trip Fort Bragg cooked dutch oven dinner receipe conventional oven cookbook. needed convert oven temperatures briquette coals get cooking time right. helpful resources web solved problem. thought summary be helpful others. Remember start moderate temperatures. add heat desired necessary. Be cautious! High quality briquettes recommended. Briquettes provide long lasting heat source easier use wood coals. Briquettes about hour need be replenished longer cooking times required. Group smaller briquettes add new hot briquettes required maintain desired temperature. use wood coals remember flame be hotter coals! Avoid direct flames pot turn pot frequently. Keep mind weather ambient temperature altitude ground conditions affect cooking temperature time. guidelines consider; Warm winds breezes raise temperature High humidity lower temperature Direct sunlight increase temperature Shade lower temperature Higher air temperature raise temperature High altitude lower temperature type recipe yield best results use briquette placements: Stews soups chili liquid dishes require heat bottom top. General rule stewing: Place 1/3 coals top 2/3 bottom Meat poultry potatoes beans vegetables cobblers require distribution heat top bottom Cakes breads biscuits cookies require heat top little heat bottom. General rule baking: Place 2/3 coals top 1/3 bottom Stacking Dutch ovens convenient way saving space sharing heat. best dishes require heating. Stacked ovens nightmare types food similar cooking requirements. bottom pot be needs attention requires moving all get it! following table see recommended number briquettes give specific temperatures. general rule thumb take Dutch oven size example 12 inch add briquettes top 15 subtract bottom 9. Adjust necessary local conditions. TEMPERATURE CONTROL BRIQUETTES numbers approximate Temp.10 inch10 inch12 inch12 inch14 inch14 inch °FTopBottomTopBottomTopBottom 300125147159 325136157179 3501461681810 3751561791911 4001671892111 42517719102212 45018821102312 50020923112614 Another rule thumb: briquette adds 10 & 20 degrees Place required briquettes oven bottom circular pattern 1/2" inside ovens edge. Arrange briquettes top checkerboard pattern. bunch briquettes cause hot spots. prevent minimize hot spots cooking lift rotate entire oven 1/4 turn rotate just lid 1/4 turn opposite direction. Rotate 10-15 minutes. lift lid check cooking progress releases lots heat! start 5-6 additional briquettes get lost ash etc. Also having extra allows adjust cooking temerature things be going slowly.
746 10 183 deal Really Dirty Ucky Crusty Dutch Oven cast iron Fry pan mean ones old grease flaking off! old camp cooks say need blow tourch clean easier. Find self-cleaning oven put crusty pot oven turn self-clean cycle. short cycle usually do. cycle take cast iron crust be dust! re-season pan brand new! Wow getting brand new pot!
748 10 603 Abalone Chowder served Troop's Pot Luck dinner earlier month abalone Venture Patrol caught Fort Bragg. people asked recipe. goes.... lb fresh abalone meat pounded & sliced vertically cups clean water tsp salt 1/4 lb bacon diced med. onion chopped tbsp parsley chopped med potatoes peeled & cubed red potatoes be left unpeeled use 1/8 tsp dill seed 1/8 tsp thyme 12oz evaporated milk creamier chowder 1/2 cup milk substitute cups milk evaporated available tbsp butter 1/4 cup cracker crumbs Dash paprika Place abalone soup pot water spices. Simmer 10 minutes. Remove abalone grind coarse food chopper return broth. Brown bacon frying pan. Add onion saute minutes. Add bacon onions potatoes abalone broth simmer 15 minutes potatoes tender red potatoes take longer creamier. partially hand mash cooked potatoes broth creamier chowder! add butter stir milk crumbs bring boil. Garnish chowder parsley paprika serve preheated bowls hot french bread. Serves meal. Note: 7" diameter abalone legal minimum yields about lb meat. 9" abalone yields lbs meat! Scouts brought back 8-3/4" abalone. hearty camp soup fresh abalone. After simmering abalone slices chop hand return broth. fresh abalone be tender need food grinder!
752 10 520 Calculating Wind Chill venturing winter outing wise consider effects wind chill. Wind strips invisible insulating layer quite air conducts heat away faster quite air. higher wind speed worse effect. following table provides estimate effective temperature due wind speed. WINDmphTEMPERATURE�F 0302520151050-5-10       527 22 16 11 6  0 -5 -10 -15  1016103-3-9-15-22-27-34 1592-5-11-18-25-31-38-45 204-3-10-17-24-31-39-46-53 251-7-15-22-29-36-44-51-59 30-2-10-18-25-33-41-49-56-64 35-4-12-20-27-35-43-52-58-67 venture 0 degree day expect winds get just 10 mph need bring layered clothing including footwear suitable temperatures low -22 degrees! wind goes higher expected best seak shelter stay temperatures quickly be dozens degrees lower planned. Frost bite & hypothermia good things!
763 10 1144 Troop 4's Patrol Kitchens generous material donations local businesses lots time Troop volunteers new camp kitchens ready Scouts! Camp kitchens help keep Patrol's base camp cooking gear organized available. Patrol Box Front Patrol Box Rear Flaming Arrow Patrol got new Patrol Box all painted ready go first! features Troop 4's Patrol Boxes doors fold work surfaces legs be allow Scouts carry loaded box all camp kitchen gear large propane tank! fits box including legs propane tree lantern. Carrying box legs loaded box Closed Box legs prototype Venture Patrol year's Mendocino coast trip. Based Scout feedback design tweaked built since. Flaming Arrow Patrol paint box making ready outing. features incorporated Troop boxes came Patrol Sketchbook design; Patrol Sketchbook Thanks all volunteers local businesses donated labor all materials new camp kitchens! PDF formatted schematic drawings Troop boxes available links; Troop Patrol Box Front View Troop Patrol Box Side View materials list construction tips available here; Troop Patrol Box Materials & Tips need free Adobe Acrobat Reader view files.
764 10 520 Winter Driving Tips time year Scouts families be heading mountains. Golden Empire Council High Adventure Team recommends precautions winter driving: Winter driving roads highways snowcapped mountains California be pleasant adventure be frustrating tiring hazardous. California Department Transportation provides following information help mountain driving safe pleasant. Heading Snow Country: sure brakes windshield wipers defroster heater exhaust system top condition. Check antifreeze be ready colder temperatures. may want add special solvent windshield washer reservoir prevent icing. Check tires. sure properly inflated tread good condition. carry chains. sure proper size tires working order. want take along flashlight chain repair links. Chains be installed drive wheels. sure know vehicle front rear wheel drive. suggested items carry car ice scraper commercial deicer broom brushing snow car shovel free car "snowed in" sand burlap traction wheels mired snow old towel clean hands. also good idea take along water food warm blankets extra clothing. lengthy delay glad them. Put extra car key pocket. number motorists locked cars putting chains ski areas. Driving Tips: Allow time. Trips mountains take longer winter times year especially encounter storm conditions icy roads. Get early start allow plenty time reach destination. Keep gas tank full. may be necessary change routes turn back bad storm may be caught traffic delay. Keep windshield windows clear. may want safe turnout use snow brush scraper. Use car defroster clean cloth keep windows free fog. Slow down. highway speed 65 miles hour may be safe dry weather invitation trouble snow ice. Snow ice stopping distances longer keep seat belt buckled leave distance vehicle vehicle ahead. Bridge decks shady spots be icy areas not. Remember avoid sudden stops quick direction changes. Be observant. Visibility limited winter weather conditions. Slow watch vehicles flashing lights visibility may be restricted storm difficult see slow moving equipment. stalled stay vehicle try conserve fuel maintaining warmth. Be alert any possible exhaust monoxide problems. Chain Requirements R1: Chains required snow tread tires allowed. R2: Chains required all vehicles wheel drive vehicles snow tires all wheels. R3: Chains required all vehicles exceptions. R1 R2 common conditions. highway usually closed R3 condition imposed. Chain Controls put chains highway signs indicate chains required. be cited California Highway Patrol fined don't. usually about mile "Chains Required" signs checkpoint install chains. Control areas change rapidly place place changing weather road conditions. speed limit chains required 25 30 miles hour be posted along highway. put chains wait pull completely roadway right. traffic lane endanger block traffic. Chain Installers use services chain installer be sure get receipt jot installer's badge number it. Remember chain installers independent business people Caltrans employees. Having badge number may help any misunderstandings later. Chain installers allowed sell rent chains. removing chains drive signs reading "End Chain Control" pull-off area safely remove them. Caltrans Highway Information Network Caltrans officials urge check road conditions often. help keep abreast changing conditions Caltrans operates Caltrans Highway Information Network motorists may telephone 1-800-427-7623 up-to-the-minute information California Western Nevada Lake Tahoe/Reno Area. network updated conditions change. 1-800-427-7623 ROAD
765 10 921 Just thoughts help New Year's Resolutions coming year.. ..spend time worrying about right time deciding right. ..praise public criticize private. ..hire people smarter you. ..be modest. lot accomplished born. ..remember overnight success usually takes about 15 years. ..never underestimate power change yourself. ..feed stranger's expired parking meter. ..let children overhear saying complimentary things about adults. ..own dog two. ..watch sunrise year. ..make habit nice things folks find out. ..don't take life seriously. ..be brave. pretend be tell difference. ..cherish children be. ..try new; spouse kids own. ..loosen relax enjoy life's journey.
766 10 520 VEHICLE PREPARATION & CHECK LIST Thanks Golden Empire Council's High Adventure Team valuable tips checking vehicle traveling Winter driving conditions today's snow storm! following preparations checks be done advance any outing SNOW freezing temperatures leaving adequate time mechanic any necessary repairs. checks need be done ALL vehicles participating outing "back-up" transportation. I. Battery A. Battery Connections: Inspect verify battery connections are: Clean Free Corrosion Tight B. Water Level: Check/verify water really acid battery up. Distilled water recommended adding water low battery. water level Maintenance Free sealed batteries be checked. C. Power Condition: mechanic check power condition battery. Winter starting requires power engine harder turn usually requires cranking. II. Brakes A. Fluid Level: Check full. B. Shoe/Pad Condition: Inspect condition brake shoes and/or pads. III. Hoses A. Radiator Hoses: Inspect upper lower radiator hoses visually squeezing tweaking check weak spots and/or cracks. B. Heater Hoses: Inspect heater bypass hoses squeeze tweak technique. IV. Radiator A. Leaks: Check any signs leaking. mechanic ability pressure test system leaks. B. Anti-Freeze: Fluid level: Check level anti-freeze radiator. See vehicle operator's manual proper level. Freeze Protection: Check "freeze protection" level anti-freeze. recommended freeze protection level be maintained 0degF traveling Sierras. areas may require lower temperature protection! See vehicle operator's manual recommended frequency coolant system flush new anti-freeze. good time flush replace anti-freeze winter season. V. Belts: Inspect fan belts visually twisting belt inspect inside surface signs cracking. belts get cold disintegrate starting engine. VI. Windshield Wipers: Visually check condition wiper blades. Test be sure clean windshield well. VII. Window Washer A. Fluid Level: Check full. B. Prevent Icing: Add commercially available alcohol based solvent reservoir prevent washer fluid icing. VIII. Fuel: Keep fuel tank full. habit fill get close 1/2 tank traveling Winter conditions! may be necessary change routes turn back bad storm may be caught traffic delay. IX. Engine Oil A. Oil Level: Check full. Also inspect any signs water condensation oil. best rule change oil filter just going longer trip. B. Viscosity: multi-viscosity engine oil be vehicles operated freezing conditions Sierra Nevada Mtns. warm Sacramento Valley i.e. 10W-30 10W-40. See vehicle operator's manual recommended viscosity. X. Transmission Fluid A. Oil Level: Check full. fluid low see operator's manual proper type fluid use type fluid. Remember: Automatic Transmission fluid be checked engine transmission normal operating temperature engine running transmission Park vehicle level ground. XI. Power Steering Fluid: Check full. XII. Exhaust System: Check exhaust system be any leaks. stopped traffic snow storm hole exhaust system allow carbon monoxide enter vehicle. XIII. Tires A. Condition: Inspect condition all tires including spare. Tire Inflation: Check proper tire pressure Tread: tread warn "warning Bars" tires be replaced. Sun Cracking: Tire chains put added strain tires. Sun cracked badly warn tires fail added strain snow chains. XIV. Tire Chains A. Go Them!!! California requires all vehicles 4WD snow tires carry tire chains chain controls effect any type vehicle. B. Condition: Rust Rust chains in-operative mean close inspection necessary verify chains satisfactory condition. Wear Inspect chains wear damage and/or missing links. Repair replace necessary. Chain tensioners sure chains include tensioning devise good condition. C. Proper Size Chains: sure chains right size tires plan use on. Try driver vehicle put chains home leave. checks proper size fit check drives ability install them! Borrowed Chains: borrow chains assume fit. D. Be Prepared Use Chains: Tarp Take kneel lay i.e. plastic tarp. Gloves: Take leather work gloves use chains conditions be cold dirty. old towel useful too. Foul Weather Gear: Take special foul weather gear installing removing chains. Bring plastic bag put any wet gear in. Chain Repair Kit: good practice "tire chain repair kit":Extra links "chain tool" installing extra links extra chain tensioning device extra rubber band extra springs pieces #14 electrical copper wire 12" long. good secure loose chain ends prevent slapping vehicle fender. E. Speed Limit: speed limit chains required 25 30 miles hour be posted along highway. XV. Emergency Provisions Included Vehicle A. Blankets: Sleeping bags work; sure gear vehicle need. B. Emergency Water Food: days person. be persons responsibility trek leader vehicle driver double check verify enough. C. Backpacking Stove: provide warm food drinks stranded. need convert snow drinking water. D. Road Flares: Know light use them. Carry minimum 20 minute flares. sure flares year good condition. E. Flash Light spare bulbs batteries proper size. Test be sure works! F. Aid Kit G. Tool Kit...be sure include jumper cables! H. Shovel free vehicle "snowed in". I. Ice scraper scrape ice windshield. Use plastic credit card commercially available scraper available. J. Snow Brush brush small amounts snow windshield and/or vehicle. K. Broom unload vehicle small amount snow it. L. Deicer: Windshield deicers commercially available. XVI. Special Equipment A. Equipment Rack e.g. car top carrier: Ensure proper fit vehicle. overload. installing permanent type rack roof pickup camper shell check manufacture. shells designed support load.
768 10 397 Winter Clothing Troop planning snow camps Winter. Winter weather unpredictable be severe. Proper clothing defense against elements. critical Scout be properly clothed prevent frost bite hypothermia. older Scouts gave presentation winter clothing early DEC. review intended reinforce information presented DEC help Scouts select proper clothing Winter campouts. layering system commonly recommended consists parts. All things equal thickness equals warmth thin layers clothing be warmer equivalent thick layer due trapped air pockets layers. Multiple thin layers also allow regulate body temperature moisture production sweat! better layers be added subtracted easily. Moisture Transfer dryness Winter conditions important comfort safety water conducts heat 24 times faster air. Keeping skin dry key issue selecting individual pieces layering system. Breathability Air circulating skin moves excess heat moisture allowing thermal components work keeping dry! Thermal Management need heat much. layering system allows adjust number type clothing layers match needs changing Winter conditions. Moisture Control any rule winter camping WEAR COTTON. applies clothing including socks underwear gloves hat! Cotton great desert hiking town stores water fibers water lowers temperature evaporates cools wearer. winter prime objective Conserve heat loose it. Cotton effective cooling wearer caused severe hypothermia death Winter conditions. 1. Wicking Layer layer skin wick moisture away. important part layering system closest you. minimum include long johns long sleeve t-shirt liner socks liner gloves. be natural fiber wool silk synthetic fiber Polypropylene Thermastat Capeline BiPolar. synthetics preferred natural fibers wick moisture better dry faster longer. silk comfortable absorb water dries slowly. Wool standard synthetics developed alternative tolerate synthetics all Marino Wool scratchy all slow dry smell wet. word caution regarding Polypro. cheaper wick retains odor accidentally thrown dryer shrink doll clothes size. synthetics expensive worth higher price tag long run. 2. Insulating Layer layer traps warm air body heated up. minimum layer includes knit cap balaclava face & neck protection long sleeve shirt jacket insulated pants winter gloves insulating socks. Modern winter travelers rely polar fleece Synthetic lofting fibers Quallofil Polarguard Primaloft insulation. Commonly combined protective layer ski parkas jackets city backcountry better keep separate shell allow changeable conditions. start going hill good idea remove layer insulation prevent overheating replacing cool down. possible shell insulation combined piece. moderate conditions Polartec Fleece jacket best choice extreme cold sweater be added. camp find wearing all layers working hard generating heat. low cost alternative high tec garments acrylic sweater. cheaper fleece jacket provide necessary air space insulate provided good quality shell it. 3. Protective layer wicking layer important part clothing system. outer layer protects inner layers wind rain snow. minimum layer includes waterproof gloves boots gaiters pants jacket hat/hood. best type fabric layer Gore-Tex waterproof-breathable material. encounter wide variety conditions need outer shell keep dry protect wind perspiration be generating evaporate. means moisture vapor pass keep water droplets out. waterproof-breathable fabric allows moisture vapor pass keeps water droplets out. fabric millions microscopic holes large allow water vapor small liquid water in. Perspiration evaporates shell rain snow stays out. low budget expensive alternatives light weight nylon shell jacket pants cost $40 each. work pinch. campers use PVC coated rainsuits use caution type gear stay close shelter may protect really nasty conditions. Summarize... Wear non-cotton clothing loose fitting layers Peel layers warm add layers getting chilled complete clothing layer needs be moisture control wicking layer sock liners long johns long sleeve t-shirt glove liners balaclava complete clothing layer needs be insulating layer socks pants sweater & jacket gloves knit cap balaclava complete clothing layer needs be wind waterproof layer boots pants jacket gloves hat/hood Cover exposed body surfaces chilled including head face hands Replace wet articles clothing get cold Carry clothing change esp extra socks gloves nad underwear cotton! Fotget... need just right clothing successful Winter outing. Be sure follow Winter Equipment Checklist available below!
769 10 359 Sleeping Bags want stay warm cold night want pick right sleeping bag. sleeping bag places waste money spend know looking for. Hopefully comments help best choices selecting sleep 'system'. major characteristics sleeping bags: temperature rating insulation material construction. Temperature Ratings Temperature ratings tell warmth bag is. rating basically tells comfort range bag is. rating 20 degrees Fahrenheit be comfortable about 20-40 degrees. major problem sleeping bag companies set universal guidelines ratings. company claims rating feel correct bag. causes little problem comparing bags. Sticking brand names reputable retailers help get consistency ratings. pretty own! All things equal general season backpacking 20 degree bag best place start. keep warm cold days won�t burn hot summer nights. plan snow camping probably find general pourpose 20 degree bag quite Sierra nights! experienced hikers summer bag rated 40 degree range season 20 degree bag all coldest outings. snow camping use bags inside combined comfort rating 5-10 degree range! Bag Comfort Rating Recommendations°F Summer Season +35° higher 3-Season Bag +10° +35° Cold Weather -10° +10° Winter/Extreme -10° lower Insulation Material know about selecting bag camping conditions lets talk bit about insulation tries keep body heat bag. major categories insulating materials synthetics. sleeping bags made. probably warmest material it�s weight compacts nicely stuff sack. get wet be warned loses all it�s warmth. synthetics come in. best new materials almost warm compact almost much. great thing about all synthetics gets wet be warm. Synthetics recommended all Scout bags this. find newer sythetics lighter pack smaller older materials temperature rating assuming similiar manufacturer standards!. also pay newer materials. planning just causual camping backpacking extra money worth savings weight size. Construction Good quality bags use 'offset' construction minimizes air infiltration stiching. Bargin priced bags tend use simplier effective 'sewen through' construction. anything summer camping be sure getting 'offset' construction! Offset vs Sewen Shape big difference sleeping bags. common shapes mummy rectangular good points. anything summer camping buy mummy bag. called mummy bag form fitting looks wrapped mummy. close shape keeps warmer air warm inside bag. better quality bags draft stops neck along zippers. Be sure get features snow camping bag! Rectangular bags usually larger heavier newer semi-rectangular bags minimize disadvantages. warm mummies form fitting offer room general sleeping comfort. consider type bag summer use weight issue minimal convenience bag be laid open hot evening probably worth it. Considerations ground beneath warmed Summer sun concern may be smooth natural humps bumps sleeping pad. point choice personal comfort weight price. cold weather especially snow camping comfort safety really cold! depend adequate insulation cold/frozen ground. highest quality sleeping bags insulation beneath compresses lay loosing insulating value. cold weather/snow camping need replace insulation combination products. minimum inch thick closed cell foam pad be used. snow plan reflective pad beneath closed cell pad self inflating pad two.
773 10 397 Snow Deadmen Snow camping be fun properly prepared! Sleeping snow caves be quite comfortable severe conditions. carry suitable tent emergency shelter just case time build snow shelter. OK got tent want set up. OOPS thin metal tent stakes hold snow! Oh back snow cave making. brought snow deadmen be ready get warm sleeping bag soon tent up! 'deadman'? stake form anchor intended hold loose soil sand snow. improvised examples include ski poles skis tree branches buried horizontally snow guy lines tied tent stake loops. buy 'deadmen' following; T-anchors high-tech anchors great holding power compared weight easy bury come small bracket allows drive ice axe expensive! sell about $25. Fabric Deadmen fabric deadmen intended be buried sand snow attached tent guy lines. sell about $2.50 each. Stake Deadmen wider longer stakes large holes allow snow sand pack stake hole top attach guy line. sell about $2 each. need about 'deadmen' tent added cost commercially available versions problem Scouts. Luckily free low cost materials. Scout Deadmen 50 snow deadmen gallon paint buckets 200 feet para cord. buckets cut 4x6" pieces 1/2" holes corners anchor snow. 3' length para cord secured holes near center. grey buckets black cord help find anchors snow. price way go!
774 10 397 Troop 4's New Sled! Asst. Scoutmaster Jim Bowman hosted sled building day earlier month. Scouts Scouter tips & hints built improved version classic BSA sled design. goal fast sled upcoming Eskimo Run. started donated set 200cm downhill skis set 18" center center. Thanks Scoutmaster Jim Richards Asst. Scoutmaster Dave Keck picking sets skis us! Starting Ben Sam & Josh select best 1x2's floor boards measure length Jim cuts them. 2x4 blocks glued PL400 subfloor glue screwed 3" deck screws skis 12" apart support sled floor. screw heads countersunk bottoms skis minimize drag snow. 1x4's placed blocks floor supports. All wood wood joints glued type II exterior glue! screwed. skis set close parallel possible getting tip toe diagonals be equal ski. Floor Supports Evan & Ben secure floor supports. Note yellow rope harness all ready place 2nd set 2x4 blocks. short harness provides attachment point main 20' long harness 3/8" poly rope. 40" diameter pulling loops spliced main harness allowing Scouts pull sled. After securing 1x2 floor baords floor supports squared fastened vertical rail supports place alongside 2x4 blocks. Rails Jim helps Ben Sam square rail floor Josh & Matt look on. After screwing top rails place vertical rails cut match slope top rails. x-brace 1x2's grip bar added sled rails fairly rigid. Finally U-bolt fastened front sled hold short harness center sled. Final Assembly Evan steadies new sled Jim cuts rounds ends U-bolt. Naturally resist new sled test run! got Scouts adults main harness 'musher' rear sled. Test Run Evan Sam Matt Nate Josh get ready test. Evan holding main harness. test results? really fast! musher standing ski runners sled virtually drag. couple Scouts tried riding shallow slope Jim's yard. took right off! thing Scouts think add brake! sled weekend's Eskimo Run. Hope see there!
775 10 1057 know middle Winter almost Summer Canada canoeing portaging way Boundary Waters Quiteco wilderness areas. just received Scoutmaster Minute Canoe discussion list Scoutmaster took 28 Scouts wilderness trek Summer "A Scoutmaster Minute Northern Tier trek Canoeing Baden-Powell Baden-Powell�s life filled adventure military India Africa founder Boy Scouts. wasn�t 53 visiting Canada finally experienced canoeing portaging. great outdoorsman said gripped firmly spell outdoors sat fire night camp canoe trip long after turned in. diary wrote �a divinely calm velvety night brilliant stars moonlit woods deep waiting stillness just broken splash feeding trout wail wildfowl occasionally distant moan moose�while fire glowed smoldered thin strands smoke�� I�m glad wait 53 share experience him. Lean back close eyes really soak things Baden-Powell did�the velvety night deep waiting stillness little sounds fish splashing loon calling smell thin strands smoke fire. Enjoy all memorize all smells sounds feels. right years be able close eyes summon experience special frozen moment childhood return again again memory regardless doing. �Calvin Gabriel Troop 476 Cupertino CA view Troop 476's 2003 Northern Tier Experiences web site.
785 10 364 New Loaner Backpacks! Troop Committee voted establish inventory 'lightly used' loaner backpacks help new Socuts adults get started backpacking. backpacks available all Troops Scouts adult volunteers borrow cost FREE! any outing. Troop maintain backpacks all commonly equipment. Thanks generosity Gold Country District Committee Chair Chuck Shea Troop currently loaner backpacks available. See Scoutmaster any Assistant Scoutmaster Scout Quartermaster check pack outing. Naturally donations lightly packs welcome! Take look gear garage attic. back small now? bet just right size new Scout! Bring donation any Monday evening meetings contact Scoutmaster arrange donation picked up. sons Scouting; Tim Smith Committee Chair BSA Troop
789 10 397 Snow Saws! month's upcoming snowshoe/snow camp outing making new snow saws. plan snow shelters camp! original Troop snow saw cut sheet 10x22" aluminum. Turns hard find material esp. free! month's OKPIK training program saw group old road signs snown block plates flat plates help lift snow blocks. Thanks Dave Keck able get scrap aluminum road signs turn new snow saws! Troop snowsaw Rear View new saws bit bigger originals 9x24" work great. teeth modeled after Council's High Adventure Team H.A.T. design Troop's original saw tooth layout minimize chance cut. handle cutout enlarged 5"H x 1-1/2"W red para cord handle easier find snow. new saws cut out. also learned Troop's design great cutting snow blocks doubling snow block plate trimming blocks fit. design offerred HAT team works quite this; HAT team saw also built saws 1/8" aluminum stock. Unfortunately buy material cost about $2/LF. Snow Saw saws 24" long 5" handles. handles shaped 1x2 pine recessed #8 screws. also red para cord lanyard help find saws snow. Scouts be finishing new saws Troop meeting rigging new cargo sleds. All new snowsaws cost Troop about $3 each. Outdoor shops sell saws similiar H.A.T. design about $50 dollars each!. Scout thrifty!
792 10 397 Troop Snow Shovels weekend's snowshoe/snowcamp outing Emigrant Gap Scouts tried new homemade snow shovels snow shelters. Commercially available backpack style snow shovels cost $35 up. decided build scrap aluminum road signs spare aluminum tubing. Blade Layout Bent-up Blade based shovel 'blade' design dimensions commercially available shovels. shovel 'blades' cut bent local sheet metal shop DOT-N-SONS Heating & Air favor Troop. corners shovel blades pop riveted 3/16" diam rivets. drilled 1-1/4"diam hole back shovel blade accept 1-1/4" x 18"L tubing handle setion. hole hand filed allow tubing angle blade. tubing fastened blade flattening securing flattened portion blade 3/16" pop rivets flattened portion about 4" rear blade. 1" 'L' brackets added reinforce tubing rear blade. 'L' brackets fastened 1-1/4" tube self tapping screws rear blade 3/16" pop rivets. Shovel Front Shovel Side Shovel Rear 18" L section 1" tubing inserted 1-1/4" tubing allow adjustment handle length. 1/4" x 2" clevis pin secures adjustable handle tube position. 3/4" PVC pipe 'T' 2"L 3/4" sections PVC pipe form handle secured 1" tubing self tapping screws. Shovel Extended Shovel Disassembled Note clevis pin tied handle minimize chance dropped snow lost! important file all cut edges blade tubing sections remove burrs sharp corners. shovels all stood Scouts' agressive useage weekend apparently worse wear! built shovels cost about $5 each. heavier 'store bought' brands 2-1/2lbs bad sled snowcamp.
796 10 1206 Boots Believe may be important piece equipment own. thing be careful about trip feet die going anywhere. reason be careful buying boots. type footwear purchase depend types hiking be doing. Protection elements terrain distance be covering all factors deciding boots purchase. quick decision based fashion closeout sale uncle john�s hand-me-down old boots find wilderness half-dollar size blisters unbearably painful. choose following types boots. Lightweight boots referring actual weight pounds grams etc. intended use boots. boots light flexible require little break time. relatively inexpensive excellent way see enjoy hiking. intended be day hikes carrying essentials water snacks additional light layers first-aid kit easily fit fanny pack small day pack be backpacking trips requiring loaded pack. trips require boot ankle support. Light Weight Boot lightweight boots combination fabric cordura leather. allows increased flexibility heavier boots possess. combination also provides plenty breathability extra comfort. midsole usually EVA ethyl vinyl acetate offers support light use recommended backpacking. intended use boot light day hikes existing trails carrying essential items mentioned earlier. pair light weigh hiking boots weigh 1-1/2 2LBS. Midweight Boots Usually hiker carries additional weight trail traveled rugged. midweight boot popular boot part versatility. be light hiking situations great intended use short trips 10-25 pound pack be temporary boot person wishing attempt longer hike requiring additional weight. boots usually full grain leather split grain leather. best be full grain. Split grainsuede supple requires break-in time also offers support usually long full-grain. best boots piece construction. piece construction allow boot form foot better better breathability waterproofnessfrom lack stitching durabilityagain lack stitching. midsole usually polyethylene sheet stiffer EVA. varieties midsole serve purpose polyethylene. Finally sole lugged usually Vibram rubber enhance boots ability give support traction walking rough unlevel ground carrying weight. Midweight Boot Midweight Sole pair midweight hiking boots weigh about 3-1/2LBS. Heavy weight boots primarily hiking lot weight 45+ pounds hiking long periods time extremely rough terrain. uppers about thick leather be midsoles thick soles. creates boot withstand excessive use extreme conditions carrying lot weight wet conditions cold conditions rough terrain long periods time miles trail. stiffness allow plenty break-in time excursion. boots broken trip blisters form making trip fun anticipated. boots harness crampons important crossing packed snow ice and/or glaciers. hiker plan long sections hike Pacific Crest Trail Continental Divide Trail boots be necessity. Heavy Weight Boot Heavy Weight Sole pair heavy weight hiking boots weigh-in 4-5LBS quite bit extra weight cinsidering thousands times be lifitng boot hike! Boot Construction main components hiking boot: upper midsole outsole. upper usually leather combination fabric leather. Leather durable form fitting waterproof material available. leather full-grain split-grainsuede. Full-grain outside layer cow's hide. grain durable against abrasion water penetration. Any layer outside layer hide considered be split-grain. Split-grain layers softer breathe better stretch easily. supple split-grain offer support full-grain difficult waterproof. Soles components: outsole midsole insole. Solesmid outer attached boot uppers glue stitching combination two. Outsole portion boot meets ground again again. known tread gives traction across dirt rocks. Usually synthetic rubber identified tread pattern offering varying degrees traction. also important factors attaching soles uppers. Low impact sole Low impact relates boot sole street relates tires car. Street tires treaded provide comfort smooth ride road. Low impact soles idea. provide softer shallow tread wear surface walking provide softer gentle step. Shank shank gives mid-sole stiffness. Composed steel plastic strip essential foundation boot. Midsole midsole important foot support. midsole gives boot stability. layer foam polyurethane insole outsole boot cemented shank. duty midsole give foot arch support assist absorbing shock step. midsole also offers protection foot bruised rocks roots embedded trail. also gives boot torsional rigidity. Rand rubber rand rubber band. band outside boot runs upper sole protect seam water. Insole insole thin foam insert may be replaced time time initially better after market product. responsible dissipating shock step wicks away sweat foot. also use insoles insulation cold weather hiking insulation warmer weather. Heel Counter cups heel help avoid dreaded twisted ankle keeps heel slipping down. Heel Collar heel collar designed absorb pressure placed Achilles Tendon ankle. accomplished placing extra padded material above heel counter. material may also be called scree collar provides protection unwanted debris tries find way boots. Upper designed protect toes top foot heel unseen objects rocks trail. upper be synthetic leather surrounds foot securely padding laced up. upper portion boot provides support ankles negotiating tough terrain. Fully-gusseted tongue order keep interior boots free debris tongue sewn upper along sides. Norwegian Welt method attaching sole upper done stitching. outdoor enthusiasts prefer boots wear single pair years simply replacing sole needed. Cemented method boot construction lightweight alternative Norwegian Welt. sole simply glued upper vs. stitched method Norwegian Welt. Waterproofing shopping backpacking boots be sure differentiate following: Waterproof leather leather treated be waterproof. great stuff remember leaks may occur depending boot pieces put together. Waterproof water-tight construction refers construction techniques designed keep leaks seam-sealing special stitches precise designs. Water-tight construction typically combined waterproofed materials. Waterproof liners special waterproof barriers described above built right boot protect leaks boot materials. liners typically great job keeping dry. remember Gore-Tex forever. Tip: waterproofness water-resistance hiking boots depends significantly treat them. Be sure follow all care instructions come boots perform long time. Fit buying boots people get brand thing pay idea. Just remember boots get durability pay brand name usually little it. important thing be concerned about finding shoe fits comfortably features want. sure don�t buy shoes boots short toes run front boots big get blisters. Look pair fits snugly allows wiggle room toes. tips help: assure good fit be sure go shopping late day after walked considerable distance; feet be swollen way be after miles trail. Wear socks going wear boots. lightweight wicking liner sock wool polypropylene coolmax silk followed mid heavy wool wool blend sock work best. keep mind new boots tend get wider shorter age. upper tends stretch width use toes tend curl boot gets older. important get boots short wide start with. put foot boot. boots unlaced push toes forward right against front boot slide index finger heel. easily fit difficult boots short-send back. room large. tap heel back heel cup. lacing boots. Lace boots snugly going bottom top heel be able lift 1/4 inch. Excessive heel lift boot long wide. boots feel snug ball ankle areas boot break-in. Lastly check toes kicking walking 45 degree incline. toes jam against front boot. feel slight pressure impact sharp stab. Try lacing boots tighter instep. work boots short wide. rule thumb given "if boots feel comfortable box going fit send back". Boots break-in comfortable amount break-in uncomfortable boot comfortable. Note improperly fitted boots cause pain blisters also excessive wear boots. Breaking Boots things time gives better outcome. try break-in boots fast may get results looking feet may pay price. Heavy boots require longer break-in period weeks lightweight models. idea get boots soften form feet. Keep following mind break-in process turn poor fitting boots good ones sure pay attention fitting process. be temped quick fix approach breaking boots standing shower boots wearing dry out. retailers offer following advice: Basic Break-in Procedure wearing boots short periods time inside house. Wear kinds socks be wearing trail. Lace boots tight sure tongues lined gusset material folded flat. creases form break-in boots remain life boot. new boots be little stiff fine. notice significant pinching rubbing pain right bat may want take boots back try different style. after short indoor sessions boots fit comfortably expand horizons. Wear new boots local store town working yard. Gradually increase amount time spend boots distances cover. sure boots feel good stage increasing distance. Note: sure new boots fit comfortably wear outside! Be vigilant break-in process any pain discomfort. soon notice take boots off. Remember small problems big ones quickly. feels good try adding little weight back hike and/or hiking challenging trails. boots feel good break-in process single pinch hot spot remains may be able correct problem area visiting shoe-repair shop retail store. stretching devices help alleviate localized boot-fitting problems. Caring Boots important periodically treat leather boots prevent drying cracking leather. Treat new treat year. Different types leather require different types treatments. any questions about type leather boot waterproofing use call manufacturer. wrong treatment damage soften leather voids warranty. important part caring boot keep clean dry. After trip take boots wash use luke warm water hot scrub saddle soap. rinse boots off. Boots leather linings also be washed times year remove salt accumulations linings. Boots fabric also be cleaned mild soap shampoo scrubbing nylon brush. After cleaning allow boots dry room temperature. expose boots heat damaged ruined boots causing sole delamination damaging seams melting cement. applies trail dry boots campfire. Also try boots freeze wet also damage boots. store boots wet. additional information boots reference following web sites: Blue Cross & Blue Shield 'Healthy Me' Site Backpacker Magazine 'Footwear Center' Gearing 'Choosing proper boots' SPECIAL POST-INTELLIGENCER REI 'Expert Advice' Site
801 10 181 little story just came way Scouting Service Project's CANOE Discussion List: "I sun tea putting tea bags Nalgene water sitting sun awhile. Sweetened brown sugar nice treat. Scouts wanted know told 'put water nalgene get tea bags set sun hour so.' walked Nalgene full water sitting sun tea bags sitting ground it! Gotta be really specific! Thanks Ardoth Hassler insight! List FAQ be at: http://usscouts.org/lists/faq.asp
802 10 1220 Bears & hungry critters! backpacking weather again! Time quick refresher bears hungry critters. All bears Sierras American black bears. range lower foothills high country 8000 feet higher. size strength speed intelligence requires learn deal natural surroundings. Bear Behavior Bears curious intelligent potentially dangerous animals undue fear bears endanger bears people. bears killed year people afraid them. Respecting bears learning proper behavior territory help encounter bear suffer needlessly experience. bears tend avoid people. cases give bear opportunity right thing will. Bears People Bears Surprises! hiking bear country presence known especially terrain vegetation hard see. noise talk loudly tie bell pack. possible travel group. Groups noisier easier bears detect. Avoid thick brush. try walk wind back scent warn bears presence. Contrary popular belief bears see almost people trust noses eyes ears. bears know there. Bears humans use trails roads. set camp close trail use. Detour areas see smell carcasses fish animals see scavengers congregated. bear's food may be bear nearby may defend cache aggressively. Crowd Bears! Give bears plenty room. bears tolerant bear personal �space� distance bear feels threatened. stray zone bear may react aggressively. photographing bears use long lenses; getting close great shot put inside danger zone. Bears Food Bears Looking Eat! Bears about months build fat reserves long winter hibernation. learn human food garbage easy meal. foolish illegal feed bears purpose leaving food garbage attracts them. Cook away tent. Keep clean camp. Wash dishes. Avoid smelly food bacon smoked fish. Keep food smells clothing. bear approaches fishing fishing. fish line splash. possible cut line. bear learns obtain fish just approaching fishermen return more. Guidelines Proper Food Storage usually aggressive bears quickly learn associate food people. identify food smell appearance bags coolers cars! true 'mini-bears squirrels raccoons critters back country. bottom line want keep food need practice good storage techniques. Follow suggestions keeping food! Store all food away campsite. Hang food reach all possible. trees available store food airtight specially designed bear-proof containers. Remember pets food may also attract bears. Treat pet food just own. Avoid odorous foods; attract everything! leave food & containers ice chests bags cans� cars trailhead. Leave home. Store all 'smellables' soap sunscreen deodorant toothpaste garbage way food. includes water bottles drink mixes handle any food. Burn garbage completely hot fire pack remains. Food garbage equally attractive bear treat equal care. Burying garbage waste time. Bears keen noses great diggers. attempt retrieve food any animal. Loud noises scare any foraging animals camp. Be bold keep safe distance get adult animal young! Animals forage food day & night. leave camp properly storing food 'smellables'. take foods 'smellables' tent. put unbagged foods pack. residual scents attract animals. leave pack camp leave ground all flaps pockets open. Curious animals tear apart looking 'treats'! Remember Federal regulations require proper food storage prohibit feeding any park animals fines running high $5000! developed camp sites provide bear proof metal storage boxes. Use them. parks require use bear canisters high fines failure comply. 'Bear Bags' Lots animals interested food; easier get berries nuts! need hard get risk losing it. following illustrates simple 'bear' bag setup allows smallest Scout hoist fairly heavy food & smellable bag reach. warning animals smart! right food gone. use simple technique highly trafficked areas food gone. luck against food gone. said setup requires rope carabiners weigh just pound stuff small 'ditty' bag doubles rock bag tossing rope limb. Step Step Step Step rigging provides 2:1 mechanical advantage lifting heavy food/smellable bag. main disadvantage exposed tie ropes. experienced bear chew trough ropes time making food. problem areas small diameter steel cable be substituted ends rope 10 feet ground. highly trafficked areas need use bear-proof canister double bag counterbalance technique. counterbalanced arrangement fairly equal weight food bags hung opposite sides limb pushed position hiking stick paddle fallen branch. hoisting 2nd bag 2nd rope threaded bag's handle ends left lose pulling just pulls lose rope moving bags. Pulling ends pulls counterbalanced bags you. Loosely drape ends 2nd rope opposite directions critter chew/pull just time food. critter manage pull lose rope bag need retrieve food extended branch paddles lashed climb tree. Remember-- people see bear wild consider highlight trip. presence majestic creatures reminder privileged share country's dwindling wilderness.
807 10 1059 Portaging Practice Northern Tier Crew headed Lake Nathomas Camp Pollack paddling & portaging practice early Fall 2003. lift it? Portaging hard! Portaging looks be biggest challenge! Troops benefiting canoeing experience. learning light weight back-packing techniques. Carrying 80 pound canoe shoulders new all though! be covering 60 75 miles portages day. help portages elected pay extra rent lighter weight kevlar canoes offered NT base. gotten gear volume fit single gallon bucket including tents food. Trust challenge think! switched lightweight summer rated sleeping bags ultralight pads minimum clothing all compression sacks fit! accident trip; Michael 16 year old Life Scout Troop 451 went swimming Nathomas shoes on. almost immediately stepped broken bottle seriously slicing underside foot. applied aid bleeding sent pair paddlers back Nathomas bring car closest evacuation point transported Michael Emergency Room received quite stiches foot crutches number weeks. Lesson learned wear water socks tennis shoes wading! conditioning outings be canoe camping recommended NT gear list.
808 10 1059 Englebright Canoe Camping late March Northern Tier Crew headed Lake Englebright weekend canoe Camping. goals improve paddling skills Englebright's mile length practice camping minimized gear recommended Northern Tier canoe base improve camp cooking skills foods available Northern Tier. left dock Lake's marina early Saturday morning canoes. Northern Tier canoes paddlers canoe crew members guide. longer NT canoes 18' practical allow third paddler rest allow portages be completed hike paddlers carrying gear packs 3rd carrying canoe. amount food carried gear size weight close planned Northern Tier. NT food paddlers days weighing 80 90 pounds! Marina Josh paddles Marina. paddled upper Englebright Saturday morning total miles. reached camp Point Defiance time late lunch. Pt. Defiance Sleeping Paddlers good time Scouts ready nap soon hit beach! crew members conditioning outing. Troop's newest 1st Class Scouts volunteered fill in! Joe new younger paddler Joe great job! Josh & Evan give hand gear get reasonable size weight. After lunch crew hiked Bridgeport take look covered bridge held camp OK took nap!. Dinner dutch oven style pasta cooked coals camp fire larger aluminum pot. tasty! After Sunday breakfast headed back lake. Ready go Joe rest crew ready go. all agreed best outing need work getting gear weight size. Spring sights sounds Englebright wonderful! Waterfalls migrating ducks geese early morning mists cool nights warm camp fires... highly recommend paddle entire Troop after conditioning training!
809 10 416 New t-shirts & sweatshirts demand redesigned Troop t-shirts new sweatshirts high ran stock items! Artwork good news again fully stocked. New Scouts get free Troop t-shirt join Troop. Additional shirts $10. hooded sweatshirts $20. See Uniform Bank coordinator Dennae Cromer get new shirt!
811 10 1220 Water Treatment backpacking canoeing trip safe drinking water precious items. number backpackers canoeists drink untreated water lakes streams. Unfortunately incidence severity contaminated back country water practice little better just 'playing odds'. way avoid infection worse contaminated back country water treat all water intended human use. Water contamination results siltation decomposing organic materials chemical sources bacteria viruses parasites. Removing chemical contamination practical equipment available outdoor groups. Chemical contamination result water leaches rock outcroppings high mineral concentrations old mine tailings. Chemicals also be introduced flood conditions agricultural fertilizers industrial processes. water looks brackish smells foul near old mines farms manufacturing centers try treat water. Find another water source plan packing need. Luckily water sources Sierras free chemical contamination long keep eye old mines! chemical contamination water be purified adequately field mechanical physical and/or chemical means. All available field water treatment methods attempting lower levels harmful parasites bacteria viruses point body defend itself. resulting water be sterile be safe drink healthy person. field clearest water possible be chosen attempts clarify water prior starting any treatment. Water appears silty cloudy higher bacterial count tends be heavily contaminated. minimum cloudy silty water be allowed stand covered container hours settle debris. Clear water be ladled top treatment. Obviously need plan ahead process. bunch thirsty Scouts going wait water get clear! oldest effective water treatments heat. Bringing water boil safe drink all safe hiking altitudes 25000 feet water boils 185degF. necessary boil any specified length time just get boil good go. fact all elevations Sierras simply bringing water hot drink temperature 175-185 degF kill pathogens Sierras making water safe drink. Chlorine water treatment use municipal water systems decades. Chlorine treatment effective against virus bacteria neutral slightly acidic water. parasites including Giardia resistant chlorine. reason recommended use Sierras Giardia be virtually all water courses. all got better treatment all! Organic debris cloudy sility water reduces chlorine's effectiveness significantly. Adding drops laundry bleach averaging 5% chlorine concentration quart clear water water safe drink. Shake water bottle after adding bleach stand 30 minutes. treated water slight chlorine smell. bleach 5% concentration be effective. Scout groups carry bleach use dishwashing rinse water chlorination practical backup plan. Iodine water treatments effective against viral bacterial all parasitic contaminates. effective against Giardia. individuals sensitive iodine. Ask first! Iodine effective chlorine cloudy water clear water recommended. Tincture iodine 2% iodine aid kit be effective water treatment. Add drops quart clear water 10 drops cloudy stand 30 minutes after shaking. water slight iodine taste be safe. Iodine available tablet form 'Portable Aqua' commercial brands. tablets small easy pack gallon basis expensive. good backup emergency treatment. Follow manufacturer's instructions waiting period about 30 minutes tablets be effective. All tablet forms iodine shelf life. Be sure 'in date' relying field! BSA's High Adventure canoe base Northern Tier issues another iodine based product all canoeing crews water treatment. Polar Pure Polar Pure uses iodine crystals held captive small calibrated jar. Water added jar supersaturated iodine. Capfuls supersaturated water added water treatment. jar also thermometer indicates water temperature. treatment time quantity capfuls supersaturated water function water temperature. Treatment times be doubled cloudy silty water. crystalline form iodine shelf life quite economical iodine taste waiting time. method highly reliable effective techniques available. Mechanical filters quite popular water treatment due decreasing cost good water taste minimal wait times. important understand filtering needs wide range filtering capabilities choose use filter. Center Disease Control recommends mechanical filters ABSOLUTE pore size ratings average! micron remove parasitic cysts including Giardia. bacteria diameter smaller micron common viruses small 0.2 microns recommended mechanical filter ABSOLUTE pore size 0.2 microns. Water filters larger pore sizes be chemically treated chlorine iodine heated after filtering. Filters effective 0.2 microns prone clogging cloudy silty water used. better models be cleaned field slows process. clear water advised. Also manufacturers offer prefilters remove silt like. Prefilters be extend cartridge life. all mechanical devices filters fail. Be prepared backup plan and/or spare filter! hand held filter Good quality hand held filters provide safe filtered water chemical heat treatment expensive filters. popular model rated capacity 26 gallons retails $40. Replacement cartridges sell $30 making filter expensive use iodine tablets. convenient individuals limited capacity hand held filters limits use Scout groups. Be cautious 'bargin priced' hand held filters. pore sizes micron range large filter commonly cysts. pump filter Pump style filters commonly effective 0.2 micron range. Popular models available starting $54 replacement cartridges starting $35 pumps rated 200 gallons. expensive Polar Pure pump style filters provide safe water minimum wait added taste. fact models include activated charcoal filtering stages help remove any objectionable tastes already water. reasons pump style filters popular Scout groups. Care be taken keep potentially contamined intake hose & prefilter separated filter's outlet hose avoid cross contamination. Keeping outlet hose Zip Lock bag good practice. word caution: popular charcoal filter elements provide bacteria friendly environment. advisable pump chlorinated water filters storing trip. manufacturers recommend freezing filter cartridges reduce bacteria. bottom line? Go good quality pump style filter quick water treatment. Carry iodine tablets Polar Pure backup carry extra fuel boil water filter fails. Practice good field hygiene. Wash hands thoroughly soap water preparing any foods cooking washing dishes course eating. Note: Filters collect germs water anyone changing cartridges also wash hands thoroughly afterwards! Thanks Golden Empire Council's High Adventure Team useful tips water treatment!
813 10 1059 Northern Tier & Canada! late May held final conditioning trip Norhtern Tier wilderness canoeing trek. started night paddle making camp about half way Englebright. crew Troop joining Scouts adult leaders Pioneer District's Troop 451 form full crew paddlers. After swim test warm breakfast headed Point Defiance. swim test water bit chilly! tried hand fishing Saturday evening quite bit luck! Scouts enjoyed second dinner fresh trout roasted camp fire again proving 13th Law Scouting 'A Scout hungry!". After year planning meetings paddling outings camping paddling crew. knew ready go! Tomorrow morning board 6:30AM flight Minnesota. After 60-70 miles canoeing Boundry Waters Quiteco wilderness areas return Northern Tier base 23rd. be back Grass Valley day Josh & Evan pack leave weeks Lifeguards Summer Camp! See all Camp!
815 10 1275 go? nearly weeks June Troop Scouts joined Scouts adult leaders Sacramento's Troop 451 travel Boy Scout High Adventure base Northern Minnesota Northern Tier. After year planning meetings conditioning outings plan paddle Canada week world's finest wilderness canoe travel. be disappointed! Crew crew consisted left right John Gregory T451 OA Advisor Mike Jennings T451 Eagle Scout Tim Smith T4 Committee Chair & Asst Crew Advisor Josh Smith T4 Life Scout & Scout Crew Chief Mark Gefreh Crew Interpreter Mike Coulthard T451 Life Scout Dave Coulthard T451 Committee Member Evan Smith T4 Life Scout Fred Jennings T451 Asst Scoutmaster & Crew Advisor. Route Map canoe journey eventually cover 59 miles 29 lakes 28 portages different wilderness camps Canada's Quetico Provincial Park 1000000 acreas wilderness adjoining USA's Boundry Waters Canoe Wilderness. conditioning outings planning served well; major problems disappointments. Scouts all surprise proving young men boys physical strength maturity outdoor skills. kept journal trip. Josh & Evan's editing photos all crew members be posting trip weeks come.
816 10 180 Thanks Camp O-Ki-Hi's Jeff Nelson sending funny! robins sitting tree. "I'm really hungry" said one. "Let's fly find lunch." flew ground nice plot newly plowed ground full worms. ate ate ate till eat more. "I m full think fly back tree" said one. "Let's just lay back bask warm sun" said second. "O K" said first. plopped basking sun. sooner fallen asleep big fat tomcat gobbled up. cat sat washing face after meal thought... scroll ready?? gonna "I JUST LOVE BASKIN ROBINS!"
823 10 1288 off! met SAC airport 4:30AM 6:30 flight. Boy early! Airport Josh Evan & started getting half hour earlier past month be Minnesota time week left. early flight real shock guys problems it! fairly uneventful flight; plane change Denver arriving time Minneapolis. plane left SAC runway Evan remarked "We're actually going!". Apparently lingering doubts after year planning it. After picking cars checking rooms Scouts declared all wanted eat 13th Law Scouting "A Scout Hungry" headed Mall America search food. 'Famous Dave's BBQ'! local chain Northwoods 'decor' offered just Scouts wanted lots reasonably priced 'stick ribs' food. Sunday evening Mall bit disappointment Scouts girls! stayed Bloomington Inn near airport best rates free roll aways. morning hotel's free breakfast headed hour 230 mile drive north Ely jump start cars. running lights all night! Luckily auto parts store just street. guess reason 'contingency' trek budget. stopped Soudan State Historical Mine about 18 miles West Ely highly recommended Scout groups. Scouts initially reluctant get involved 'tour' insisted. wanted take Fermi Labs underground research tour also decided press luck. Excited Scouts shaft pose picture final insult!. Scouts little interested headed mine shaft hard hats. another Scout group Kansas just coming mine arrived. heading Northern Tier too. Underground got shaft fairly quickly 2341 feet 500 feet west started! Scouts attention! took electric tram iron miners 5/8ths mile active excavation mine. Scouts called tram 'E' ticket ride! guide local mining experience. interesting worth time esp $6 each! Neutron Experiment wating lift take back surface guide 'sneaked' Fermi Lab underground neutron experiment. Wow! Connected main lab Chicago performing basic physics experiments 1/2 mile underground Ely! arrived Ely time get bunk house style room above 'Boundary Waters Hotel & Outfitters'. Summer rooms premium Ely. relative bargain basic setup. dinner 'Sir G's' Italian tasty reasonably priced. Headed Piragis Outfitters pickup new bent shaft wood paddles 32nd Anniversary present Peggy husbands just imagination. Got good fishing tips picked tackle. picked sale priced fleece pullovers. gear list believed cool summer evenings June be Canadian border! got 100wt. fleece Campmor left 1/3rd less! Fred bright early morning caffeine hunt call Fred serious coffee drinker understatement!. hit 'Cranberry's' breakfast toured outfitters plus Steger Mukluks. Scouts proceeded break hanging chairs got fitted wonderful pair mukluks shipped home. get see snowshoe outing! headed International Wolf Center just lunch. $1 coupons outfitters. Wolf Wolf Pack enjoyed exhibits Scouts thought dull. Running Wolves missed 11AM live wolf pup tour. Fred's online directions reported 90 minute drive Scout base leave. Turns base 20 minutes away! read highly recommend pup tour! bet pups gotten Scouts' attention. NT Base lunch shore Moose Lake headed Base. Fred & paperwork base staff Scouts 'entertained' Voyageur staff. rope game hit! opponent stand stumps long rope you. able pull stump wins! Technique counts lot. Interpreter introduced interpreter Mark Gefren. Eagle Scout engineering student Colorado School Mines wrestler. NT times Scout. Heck nice guy. After getting settled 'new arrival' cabin all new good ventilation mosquito screens met Mark go food gear. Mark stressed say Mark's crew expecting. tore gear packs pulling heavy gear hadn't conditioning trips shovel steel pot etc.. Scouts took selves redo food packs Mark put us. dropped 30 pounds total! Mark Base Director talk us. complimented Scouts team work preparedness. After hearing thoughts gear & food ended wanted Mark bringing 'emergency snack' bag concerned food! rest 1st day Base spent getting crew photo getting 'oriented' base layout dinner relaxing checking Kevlar canoes finding 'duffer' seats! repacking canoe gear morning. impressed new Base buildings grounds quality gear canoes seen far. told having cool 'Spring' 'bugs' bad yet. Minnesota welcome night hard nearly continuous rain after dark reminding brought rain gear ground tarps California Summer 'drought' season.
825 10 1301 Canada! all earylish ~5:30AM day water. Fred coffee right away! rest breakfast mess hall 7. Afterwards picked paddling gear bent shaft aluminum paddles new PFD's nice surprise brought PFD's based year's crews reporting problems. After final orientation Leave Trace LNT Canadian regs gathered gear 'Giant's Table' Ready! gear amounted pack canoe people plus paddles & fanny pack canoe. virtually dangling gear hanging packs necks. Mark minute 'boot check' be sure all wearing 'jungle boots'. Fred Mike decided go NRS River Boots price ~$80 probably just suitable bad memories Asian vacation Fred! rest including Mark Altama self draining jungle boots altama.com. put canoes water just after 9AM; 2nd crew launch season! Launching Evan & Josh Launch packs 18 foot canoe 'duffer' comfortable leg room. Note third seat comfy water bottom boat! comfortable paddle Moose Newfound & Sucker Lakes 1st portage Canadian border; Prairie Portage. Canada sign Josh's right 'Welcome Canada' sign border. Scouts all got kick crossing border boats. reached portage about 11AM making good time. Mark remarking surprised preparedness impressed canoeing skills. Mike Jennings missed couple multi-day paddling conditioning outings need coaching finer points Mark decided paddle day so. portage about 25 rods canoe lengths fairly gentle. OK lifting kevlar canoes; Josh try! Quite change practicing Troop's 90 pound poly canoes. border checkin went quickly pricey $526 fishing licenses budget. credit card pay. All paperwork photo ID's & birth certs kept waterproof pouch credit card entire trip. ranger warned wind swells picking pretty afternoons canoes swamping day before. water looking good far decided push quickly luck changed. left portage about noon just time daily water sampling float plane come near us. Float Plane Mark encounter building wind swells >1' Inlet Bay. pulled Sunday Island Bayley Bay lunch. lunch fresh lunchmeat mustard mayo health concerns famous NT 'compressed' white bread fruit. Mark encouraged eat apple core all part LNT ethic. left Sunday Island paddled leeward side avoid building swells. paddled any real problems 84 rod portage Burke Lake. Evan Portages Evan problem boat lift. Note level sandy bottom Evan's feet. entire portage smooth nearly level nick name "The Yellow Brick Road"! Mark warned any portages easy route! Evan twice rest shoulders portage. packs OK awkward. gear packs nicknamed 'gray whales' reason big bulky. all really glad gotten gear food weight! crossed Burke Lake about 3PM started campsite hunting. marked sites taken Scout group outfitted private outfitter trail day. reported having lots rain week. paddled northern point Burke camp marked Mark's Fisher maps McKenzies. Nice site esp vacant! topos McKenzie brand maps esp price Fishers sold base maps differences indicated camp sites portages. Having sets type best combination! unloaded canoes carried onshore tied down. got best part afternoon afternoon 'foot care' session all changed dry camp socks shoes after powdering feet. brought crew sized foot powder & toothpaste save weight. also brought stackable bowls cups crew eating utensils reason. After foot care went work setting camp duty roster Scouts put together. Mark presented 'twist tie' challenge Dorothy Molter's root beer finding twist ties. NT crews remove all ties food bags knot tops. Outfitter equipped crews ties food bags. Dave took early lead making ritual camp. fresh fajitas beans rice dinner food! Evan & cooks. base cook book recipes just about meal put together. indicated rice instant wasn't! After 30 minutes tender cooked way ahead time. After grace & dinner Mark admitted interpreter expected cook dinner Evan & doing good job decided just watch! Got 'bear bag' dark food packs all personal 'smellables' weigh 125 lbs! standard NT issue 5/8" rope ring setup quite job pulling gear people. Finding suitable trees real trick! Mark encouraged daily 'Thorns & Roses' discussion evening. all liked conversations started. all thankful clear skies pleasant weather especially insects seen far! complaints day out. treated outer clothing soaked 3% Permethrin concentrate bugpage.com work against bugs came out. headed bed about 8:30PM. Scouts tired cards!
826 10 1301 -Troop Venture Patrol Way go. Looks great 1st day. -Jessica Jaskier troop committee member
829 10 1311 Burke Lake Shade Lake Fred & 5AM. twilight mist covering lake beautiful! sat water catch trip journal. Fred & managed drop bear bags Fred's cup coffee! Sunrise Burke Lake Morning Burke Lake took picture sun just coming hills. mist show sunlight mirror lake mist shows better second shot. Scouts trusty Interpreter finally 6AM. treated tasty breakfast powdered eggs textured vegetable protein TVP fake bacon bits! english muffins tang coffee. really quite tasty proving hunger best spice all! finally got water 9:30AM easy portages 16rod & 48rod short paddle unnamed lake North Bay. Tim Portages able lift kevlar canoe bit steady hand Evan! North Bay reputation Canoe discussion list windy choppy. accustomed securing gear bags canoes just case swamped. sure water looked calm. Losing any packs be real problem! calm blue skies arrived mid-morning North Bay! took compass bearings straight line crossing Bay inlet South Lake. Mark encouraged sing along canoeing songs. bit slow sing along really liven longer paddles helps set paddling rhythm everyone. getting routine carried gear portage making faster time. Getting Polar Pure iodine water treatment took bit practice be sure boat run water. Polar Pure bottle needs be refilled after use sit hour treating water. cool lake water required capfulls iodine saturated Polar Pure water quart drinking water. treated water sit 20 minutes drinking. finally duffer combine all water bottles larger lakes refilling empties away shore minimize 'floaties'. Mark careful explain Polar Pure bottles need be refilled pouring bit water water bottles dipping lake escaped iodine crystals effectively sterilize thousands gallons lake water. quickly got taste iodine treated water evn kool aide. surprising good tastes thirsty! paddle South Lake area marked swamp. wet Spring resulting high water easy paddle shallow water reeds. bugs! Dave Paddles Dave bow paddler head South Lake. Mark warned season shallow paddles slogging portage 'moose muck' mud decaying vegetation 'good' smells really liked swamp experience. short portages 9rod & 12rod West Lake. Another 9rod portage took unnamed lake way Shade Lake. portages all easy. smaller lakes beautiful calm! banks fairly steep lunch canoes; hudson bay bread peanut butter jelly kool aid & tang. Tasty all agreed Troop's modified Hudson Bay recipe better yep posted web site! Mark showed Scouts take 'shots' jelly kool aid squeezing directly mouth! starting new trail tradition. sure see 'tradition' Troop outings! Fred & Mark Portage Fred watches Mark easily trots along canoe plus Mark's personal pack! Interpreters bring tent personal gear separate pack. emergency radio Mark's GPS also pack. Northern Tier base outfitter maintains radio base station 24/7 canoe season. Commercial outfitters instruct clients find Scout crew trouble need call help! Naturally goal use radio GPS nice know available. Mark point radio pack valuable dropped all jump after yeah right!. clear blues skies pleasant temperatures all day. actually got warm smaller protected lakes Mark take swim. Scouts jumped though! Fred Josh Josh Portages Fred secures map Josh's fanny pack Josh uses near perfect form lifting canoe shot. canoe lifted thighs right hand center thwart near waist. left hand steadies canoe grasping center thwart. right hand reaches across canoe grasping far side thwart. left hand goes canoe cradle it. sweeping motion 'pops' canoe shoulders work practice perfect. Note gray tube hanging rear thwart photo. fishing rod case. brought section 6' long pack style rod case 2" diam thin wall PVC. cap glued end. cap secured bungie tied 2" tube. Foam pieces caps keep rod rattling around. Worked well. Light weight way handy want it. Mike Oops! Mike right technique hand position canoe lift slipped splashed back water. Mike trying control canoe all way back be sure hit any shallower rocks. strong weight kevlar easily scratched be cracked resulting repair charges base. tried lift canoes knee high water minimum rocks. original aluminum canoes sensitive damage fast light weight kevlars worth extra care. easy paddle across Shade Lake unmarked peninsula camp site. camp designated sites US's Boundary Waters camp Canada's Quetico Park all accessible level sites came across Quetico long camps. set camp paddled pictographs upper west shore Shade Lake. bit difficult find quite faint. drawings lines circle. Mark asked take any photos respect beliefs local natives. interesting considering North Country's reputation wind storms tents equipped any stakes! suppose crews loose fast be replaced. mild weather concerned fashion stakes branches just case. putting rain fly night bothered move gear night. bear bag duty today. Evan & pair large trees bank. decided give pulley rope arrangement try tonight. stretched standard issue rope tight could. biner & pulley rope second gear bags 2:1 leverage advantage help lift 125lbs gear. tested setup rescue harness. Scouts 'rescued' Mike right ground! main rope sagged though. main line manage tension minimize sag hoisted packs. 1lb recommend pulley setup all crews! dinner fairly late about 7:30PM. fish dinner yet. spending lots time paddling & portaging time fishing! lost poles far; section Mark's got dropped lake portage Dave's got broken son. PVC rod case looking better all time! good Thorns & Roses discussion. recommend Scout outing. keeps little issues big gives chance share feel say 'thanks' little favors trail picking dropped paddle retying map case steadying canoe lift etc. turtle came camp 'determined' walk just dark. dug holes sandy soil sheltered area laid eggs all evening! heard pair loons lake. Canadian Ranger border explained pair loons lake! bring any electronic gear Mark's emergency GPS 2003 crew shared live recording pair loons Windows Media Format approx 35KB file size. enjoyed 'sponge' bath bed. Feels nice. went bed about 9:45PM. light out. Scouts all tired; too!
830 10 603 Blackberry Streusel Bars Kellogg's All-Bran Cereal Box 1996 brought Camp O-Ki-Hi pre-camp meeting. Everybody liked 'em! cup All-Bran cereal 1/4 cup margarine 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Tbsp. Water 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup blackberry spreadable fruit 1/4 tsp. salt tsp. powdered sugar 1/4 tsp. cinnamon vegetable cooking spray medium mixing bowl combine All-Bran cereal flour brown sugar salt cinnamon. pastry blender cut margarine mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir water. Mixture be crumbly. Remove cup mixture set aside topping. back spoon press remaining mixture bottom 9x9x2-inch baking pan coated cooking spray. Spread blackberry spreadable fruit evenly cereal mixture bottom pan. Sprinkle reserved topping. Bake 350 deg F about 25 minutes lightly browned. Cool dust lightly powdered sugar. Yield: 24 bars 2x1 inches 1/4 inche thick. Preparation time: 20 minutes Baking time: 25 minutes Variation: 1/2 cup raspberry spreadable fruit may be substituted blackberry. Nutrion Facts: Serving size bars Calories 180 Fat cal 36 Total fat 6% g Sat fat 4% 1g Cholest. 0% Sodium 6%140mg Total carb 12% 2g Sugars 20g Vitamin 6% Vitamin C 4% Calcium 4% Iron 10% blackberry jam spreadable fruit find work OK. 9x9x2 pan roughly 12x8 pan cut 24 bars.
831 10 1321 Day Shade Lake upper Silence Lake Fred already making cup coffee finally got about 5:20AM! Scouts Mark rolled sack 6AM. Shade Lake Camp Shade Lake camp comfortable good level tent sites. fire wood plentiful. folding camp saw adequate gather wood. Mike carries water folding water bucket handy. green plastic totes carried tight fitting food kitchen gear packs protect contents add weight bulk. wanted leave base Supervisor insisted bring protect gear. gotten windy cooler evening before. looked rain any minute. weather sure changes faster California Sierras known surprises too! glad tents staked down. Mark loaned metal stakes pretty secure. rain tarp set low side light evening breeze. Josh & Evan tied Cliff Jacobson recommend popular Boundary Waters books. handled morning wind well. moved gear tarp just case. Guess done night before! put gear rain tarp evening on. Interpreter Mark surprisingly good spirits. Helpful. Intelligent. skilled Scout. travels light. uses pfd pillow jacket cool. pulls rain jacket pfd looks get wet. mess kit small Tupperware bowl lexan spoon. quick satisfying breakfast warm apple spice instant oatmeal hot coffee/cocoa broke camp quickly getting water 8:30AM. crews report water early 6:30AM sure 'kick start' Scouts get going sooner. think teenager thing. windy water wind backs! portage be Silence Noon Lake. finding McKenzie brand maps identical Mark's Fisher maps Fishers sold NT Base. indicated different camp locations different portages. McKenzies showed 24rod portage Noon Lake Fishers showed somewhat closer shorter rodder! took rodder short easy portage followed another short steeper portage 10rods Summer Lake followed almost identical portage Sultry Lake. Fred Mike John Launch typical launch way Silence Lake. 40 rod portage Silence Lake interesting. followed short rock trail probably 10 rods reed marsh. Mark stepped water proclaimed "Yumm moose muck! good skin know!" all managed avoid getting sucked deep muck really believe Mark looking forward waist deep moose muck portage! able carefully set canoes small spot open water minimum wading shallow moose muck. ended paddling entire length marsh minor shallow water spots easily navigated stepping canoes lining through. Mike Silence Lake Portage Tim Marsh Paddling Mike ready lift boat Silence Lake portage paddle bow position reed marsh. expected see moose raise head any time luck today. short rock trail portage colorful marsh paddle great route shallow water areas probably be messy moose muck portages season. smaller lakes good wind protection Silence Lake windy light showers. Luckily wind backs lake! decided try rigging canoes sail. Sailing Fred Evan Sailing Mike Fred rain fly sail bring use!. winds gusty keeping sail trick. duffers held canoes parallel bow paddlers held front edge sail low gunwales. stern paddlers wrapped tarp's corner lashing lines paddles lifted trailing tarp edge wind rose. third center stern man steered. little practice able progress lot work! Mark's center boat took about inches water time decided call quits. think swamped canoe paddling practice helped Fred Mark get canoe shore capsizing! sailing passed Scout group camped shore. having good luck fishing line water! lunch pulled abandoned beaver lodge protected cove. moss covered spot short walk bank enjoyed Hudson Bay bread peanut butter jelly. Scouts Mark! took turns jelly shots after lunch. left peanut butter saved dinner. people decided try fishing. Josh caught nice bass minutes! planned go pictographs just North portage Agnes Lake decided paddle back against wind be esp. increasing rain. headed West upper arm Silence Lake strong head winds. tiring paddlers giving all OK. questioned need bring paddles flat water paddling trip base Supervisor talked it. glad did. brand map showed any campsites Kahshahpiwi Lake Quetico guide books studied leaving reported nice sites paddled on. topo McKenzie maps indicated flat area point near Western lake. all tired time reached point wind blowing harder. pulled break Mark & Fred went ashore scout camp site. came back shortly encouraging news. Just point great site wind. canoe try rounding point lost momentum turned wind. Josh Evan & decided double time build speed turn point. try! boats followed quickly level landing good shelter canoes be tied securely night. camp wonderful lake views good tent sites nice rock fire ring. all wind chilled Josh got fire going tents rain fly went up. Camp went quickly. amazing days practice do! Silence Lake Camp Josh fire duty got right it! light rain falling all rain jackets hats on. Note taken time change wet jungle boots making fire! camp's little daily pleasures. windy skies clearing. bugs amazing! Scouts turned nap after camp chores control. Josh fished discovered rest Patrol sleeping. eagerly flipped shoes crawled man tent snooze! Mark disappeared nap too. geezers coffee Fred! herb tea hot fire. fire warm drinks quickly took care wind chill. went ahead got dinner going Scouts sleep. big pot spaghetti brownies peanut butter swirls left lunch peanut butter took about 45 minutes fire. woke Scouts dinner hot ready go. all appreciative nap waiting dinner! looked way food ate bite sitting near warm camp fire. wind finally died about 8PM. went bed aching neck. suffer myasthenia gravis medications think daily workout wearing out. woke conversation nightly 'Thorns & Roses'. wind thorn just about Mark just chalked 'experience'. Lots laughing this! hear tent mate Dave come said stayed about 11PM be sure fire burned down. Mark asked leave unburned charred wood fire pits part Base's LNT policies. Future campers see clean fire pit partially burned wet logs choking it.
832 10 208 Camp Menu Ideas preparation upcoming trip Mendocino Coast thought be good idea distribute suggestions menu planning camp cooking. notes recipes Cooking Merit Badge class taught Camp O-Ki-Hi Summer. be going suggestions tonight's Troop meeting working Patrols help get camp menus together. Basic Camp Menus work backpacking canoe camping just well! Pay little attention weight packaging shop. example meats fish available light weight foil packages eliminate cans backpacking menu! Also retailers WINCO offer terrific selection bulk powdered dried dehydrated foods perfect backpacking canoeing trips. key ideas keep menu simple prepare meal ahead time possible. Precooked canned meats wonderful way cut camp cleanup cooking time challenges Scouts. Assuming lunches be eatten run safest way go. Breakfasts be quick cook & clean Scouts get activities. Breakfasts Oatmeal fresh dried fruit hot chocolate Cold cereal milk dried fresh fruit powdered tang Tortilla/apple cinnamon roll instant hot chocolate Pancakes sausage syrup bananas instant hot chocolate cider Bakepacker omelet omelet bag toast biscuits jelly juice Biscuits sausage gravy prepackaged precooked sausage apples instant hot chocolate Breakfast sandwich English muffin scrambled egg Egg Beaters sooo easy! precooked bacon cheese juice Scrambled eggs precooked bacon sausage toast juice fruit Lunches Peanut butter squeeze tube jelly squeeze bottle sandwich apple grapes cookies powdered drink Hard boiled egg cheese stick carrot sticks crackers powdered drink Gorp jerky home economical powdered drink Hudson Bay bread homemade recipe Troop's web site! granola-type bar squeeze tube peanut butter powdered drink Grilled cheese sandwich quesadilla canned minestrone soup oranges powdered drink Rice & bean canned mix cheese burritos green salad vegie sticks fruit powdered drink Sloppy joes precooked carrot sticks fruit salad powdered drink Taco salad chips powdered drink Dinners Winter camp stew recipe Troop's web site bread powdered drink brownies ahead Chicken noodle rice mix freeze-dried vegies powdered drink instant pudding Pasta meat sauce green salad garlic bread milk apple mini pies Barbecue chicken precooked premade macaroni salad coleslaw corn fruit cobbler powdered drink Mexican rice skillet precooked ground beef canned chicken green salad vegies dip no-bake cookies milk Macaroni cheese hot dogs green beans Dutch apple bars powdered drink Chili cornbread carrots celery sticks milk instant pudding Sausage precooked/olive/cheese pizza green salad milk desert Tuna-rice casserole apple slices fresh fruit cut milk Sample Recipes Omelet Bag quart-size zip-lock bag crack eggs pour 1/2C Egg Beaters add choice bacon bits precooked sausage sliced green onion bell pepper 1/2 cup total along about 1/4 cup grated cheese choice. Seal bag carefully shake blend ingredients place sealed bag large pot boiling water. Cooking time varies according bags pot usually about 10 12 minutes. variation: try Bakepacker approach. need steamer basket center post quart pot lid. Fill pot inch water place steamer basket place bag steamer basket. Leave top bag unsealed flatten base get surface area possible. Cover pot bring boil turn heat maintain medium boil. Cook 12 18 minutes. peek cooking! steam lower heat increasing cooking time. Cleanup easy; just throw baggies away use boiling weater wash Scouts' ess kits! Pancakes Use mix requires water. traditional method cook pancakes frying pan griddle plenty grease lots clean-up. tough Scouts recommend it. Bakepacker method above work "Dutch Baby" pancake light fluffy minimal cleanup required. Just mix cups pancake mix kind needs water added cup water gallon-size zip-lock. Place steamer basket leaving top bag open cover cook omelet allowing 18 20 minutes. Carefully remove bag plate stand minutes tearing away plastic bag. Serve wedges person slice horizontally. Serves 4. Tortilla/apple cinnamon roll Josh & Evan discovered recipe book studied thier canoeing trip Northern Tier Summer. container be sealed Nalgeene water bottle works great! place 1/4 cup chopped dried apples 1/4 cup water tablespoon cinnamon sugar part cinnamon parts sugar. sit overnight re-hydrate use boiling water sit 10 minutes. Lightly butter squeeze bottle liquid margarine great! side small flour tortilla. Place heated skillet low heat cook lightly browned about minutes. Flip put 1/4 re-hydrated apple mixture cooked side. Cover pan cook additional minutes. Slide tortilla plate roll up. Repeat remaining tortillas apple mixture. Serves 4. Southwestern Beef Rice Skillet lb. ground beef precooked large onion chopped med. green pepper chopped clove garlic minced cup uncooked rice 8-oz. tomato sauce Tbsp chili powder cups beef broth powder cubes recommend prepare meat home. large skillet cook ground beef onion pepper garlic beef browned vegetables tender. Spoon fat necessary. camp stir broth tomato sauce rice chili powder. Heat boiling. Cover cook low heat 20 minutes rice tender liquid absorbed stirring occasionally. Serve shredded cheese salsa sour cream desired. Serves 4. Mexican Style Chicken Skillet 1cup water 1cup salsa 3/4 cup instant rice uncooked 1tsp cube chicken bouillon powder 6-oz. chicken 1cup corn bell pepper mixture 1/2 cup shredded cheese optional toppings: tortilla chips guacamole sour cream extra salsa large nonstick skillet combine water salsa bouillon. Bring mixture boil stir rice corn. Top chicken cheese. Cover remove heat leat stand minutes. desired garnish tortilla chips serve additional salsa sour cream guacamole. Serves 3-4. Taco Salad 16 oz bag salad mix cans chili ranch-style beans oz bag shredded cheese tortilla chips salsa optional: chopped green onion tomatoes cucumbers sour cream Heat chili ranch beans pot stove. Put handful tortilla chips bowl. Top about cup salad mix about 1/2 cup chili 1/4 cup cheese salsa any optional ingredients. Serves 4-6. Tuna-Rice Casserole stalk celery diced 1small 1/2 med. onion diced 1Tbsp. butter margarine cans tuna water packed drained 1can cream mushroom soup cups cooked rice 10 oz. pkg frozen peas thawed saucepan cook celery onion butter margarine tender about minutes. Combine ingredients casserole. Bake 350deg 30 minutes need Troop's stove top Coleman oven this. Serves 8. Quick Clam Chowder Leek Potato Soup cups water Tbsp. thinly sliced dried leeks ½ thinly sliced medium onion Tbsp. Butter cup dry milk mixed cups cold water camp cup instant potato flakes 6.5-oz minced clams broth Optional: tsp. dried parsley 1/2 cup diced bacon ham bacon bits Dash Tabasco sauce salt pepper taste. Home: Package leeks dry milk instant potatoes separate ziploc bags. Add butter Tabasco sauce main supply. Put potato milk leek packages large ziploc canned clams dried parsley packet. Camp: Add cups water leeks bring boil. Add butter cold milk. Stir potato flakes fork whisk. Add clams broth optional diced bacon ham. Cook gently about 10-15 minutes leeks tender; add water necessary. Add shot Tabasco sauce salt pepper taste. Stir parsley flakes desired. Serves 6. "Wilderness Cuisine" Leek Potato Soup omit clams double amount leeks use 1-1/2 cups potato flakes add chicken bouillon cubes. Cold Morning Wheat Cereal cup cracked wheat bulgar 1/4 cup dry milk 1/2 tsp salt Tbsp. Butter handful raisins dates handful walnuts cups water Mix wheat milk butter salt water. Bring boil simmer 10 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Add fruit nuts minutes cooking. variety add chopped dried apples cooking. Serves two. "Wilderness Cuisine" Oatmeal Hotcakes cups oatmeal whirled blender flour-like consistency small flakes 1/2 cup dry milk 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup raisins Tbsp. sesame seeds 1-1/2 cups water Mix dry ingredients zip-lock bag. camp night combine water soak overnight. morning large cakes about inches across 3/4 inch thick fry slowly little oil. good maple syrup butter. Serves filling. "Wilderness Cuisine" easy cleanup Bakepacker Recipes available online. need Bakepacker oven cook Bakepacker way just pot & lid steamer basket zip lock baggie!
833 10 488 Knots Scout Know! Knots Thanks ASM Louise Bock bringing handy knot sheet share!
834 10 1331 Days & Silence Lake Trant Lake/Trant Lake Isabella Lake awoke late ~5:45AM sounds Fred rustling about getting cup coffee. Crawling tent greeted calm blue skies bright sun rising 'mountains'. Advisor Rockies Sierras. local 'mountains' rise majestically 300 feet above average 1500 foot elevation. impressed local 'peaks' need portage them! got water about 8:45AM. chosen route takes road traveled. seen another canoe yesterday morning. signs camps far see along Silence Lake night. portages today take unnamed lake another. be portages unnamed lakes just get Trant Lake map distance about miles. lakes 1/2 mile long. portages certainly road traveled! downed trees across them. Low just get climbing sure slow down. large rocks Scouts Mark boulder hopped over. 'mature' knees walked carefully. trails narrow requiring fine control 18 foot long canoes avoid branches obstacles. couple portages fairly flat steeper portions. toughest portages trip. took lot all any kind progress. lakes paddling wind again small lakes help keep winds some. another cushy moss covered site lunch. wanted nap food now. Mark paddled Evan & today. taught 'C' stroke option popular 'J' stroke. effective. Josh portaged canoe 94 rod trail Trant Lake stopping. nearly 1/3rd mile wilderness trail 50 pound load shoulders. set canoe lake hiked back meet about half way point. neck really aching MG symptoms pack. short paddles long portages limited just pictures today. all pretty beat reached Trant Lake mid-afternoon. passed pretty unmarked camp site large point North side lake decided put day. Dave got lake view tent site view! Dave Fishing Dave tried hand fishing twilight. sign any canoes camps. camp fire smoke. Alone wilderness. strange feeling. Fred likes cook especially open fire. good doing campfire cooking. gallon stove fuel 'white gas' going quickly. stopped boiling any drinking water treating just Polar Pure Iodine Fred run loose passion campfire cooking. Mark concerned pot cleanup sand nature's natural scrubby! Scouts asked consider progress far. farthest point Northern Tier Base nearly 30 miles water. paddling days go. clear pick pace back base 7th day. Mark suggested earlier consider alternate routes include 'big water' paddling returning Base. agreed days go stick original route plan return Kahshahpiwi & Isabella Lakes. Scouts reasoned be able good time long Kahshapiwi paddle. set Isabella Lake goal day calculated put camp 5PM. early rise quick breakfast agreed to. finished breakfast instant oatmeal coffee hot chocolate quickly sun rising. practiced breaking camp ready shove about 7AM. wind all ready blowing against us. Dawn Trant Lake winds rising dawn! Trant Launch Josh & Evan joke Mark Fred Mike & John get settled boat. Dave Mike await turn. Flowers Lillies early Spring Southern Canada. Flowers lillies just starting bloom. flowers Trant Lake camp. lillies blooming portage Kashahpiwi. portage Trant hoped be land portages swamp paddling between. turned be long portage 'moose muck' slowing down. Josh handled canoe 130 rod portage himself. After portage hurting bad Josh & Evan basically took canoe. point realized boys any more. strength compassion maturity proving young men watching. paddle Kashahpiwi against strong headwinds growing wind waves. jumped protected points rest paddles. frequent stops determined paddling Southern portage Kashahpiwi. Josh & Evan shared canoe 185 rod portage. paddled portaged unnamed lakes route Isabella. 'interesting' portages beaver dams swamps. saw beaver swimming 'his' pond. quite trees cut beavers quite large. considered camping unnamed lake Isabella pushed portage day find calm serene Isabella wonderful camp site just short paddle portage. Fred Isabella Camp Isabella Camp camp granite face great view lake. bugs! pulled camp about 5:30PM. exhausted after paddling against wind 11 miles doing rough portages. big pot hearty warm soup dinner hit sack. Lake Isabella Evening
836 10 1341 Day Isabella Lake Bayley Bay see any campfires length Isabella night morning. isolation really cohesive crew! relying get chores done lend hand trail get home. Isabella Morning slept bit got water about 8:45AM. plesant paddle Isabella light winds. decided try unmarked creek portage Fisher McKenzie maps showed route hoping avoid 100 rod portage North Lake. creek route reported successful crew's trip report posted Canoe discussion list 2003 www.usscouts.com. short portage Isabella ended wet lands/swamp canoeable beaver 'races'. Mike beaver tail style wooden paddle portage. plans shipping home turning wall mount momento trip. Beaver Dams Beaver races edge wet lands Fred slipped waist deep 'moose muck'. rinsed best cold lake water ended complaining about muck shorts rest day! Paddling swamp beaver 'races' easy scenic older beaver dams. Mark said Moose country sightings. lilly pads starting bloom too. tried pics... Lilly Pads 01 Lilly Pads 02 paddled small lake/pond large maintained beaver dam outlet. portages pond marked maps. obvious led steeply down. second started just past beaver dam reaching inlet North Bay after short level portage. Mike scouted tougher portage after Josh spotted it. Luckily Fred spotted second route committed first! pays check options. fresh bear tracks mud inlet North Bay. Lining Canoes light wind North Bay West right. Waves looked manageable decided paddle compass course straight across portage take Burke Lake way another unnamed lake. wind waves got bit challenging neared portage after miles open water paddling hit portage dead on! amazing compass ferrying paddling course compensate wind current skills improve just week paddling. North Bay portaged unnamed lake paddled portaged Burke Lake deciding night's camp site late lunch. left site clean natural possible. all disappointed find disarray large partially burned logs choking fire pit. Josh noted logs seats fire. Leave Trace obviously means different things different people. lunch Fred tick leg probably swamp paddling canoe lining earlier day. all general tick check. Josh Evan & one. Permethrin treated www.bugpage.com outer clothing be working well! After lunch paddled Southern Burke Lake portage Bayley Bay. portage Bayley 'Yellow Brick Road' easier day trip. Mark ran portage pack canoe! decided camp site just poratge Bayley Bay figuring easy paddle back base morning time pull relax day. Mother nature turns plans us! got camp setup record time. heavily use camp site needed cleaning. easily finished service hours 50 Miler patch picking after came us. After cleanup project Dave & hit tent nap. Mark Fred Scouts decided trail sauna. heated dry rocks hot camp fire. Putting rocks steel kettle knew thing come handy pulled rain trap splashed water rocks. After minutes steaming heat tarp ran lake jumped in. woops yells hit cold lake water brought Dave & back full awake! repeated cycle couple times rocks cooled announced time dinner. sauna main topic big pot stew. Josh & Evan want try Troop back home. deserts food pack decided treat trail dinner. sticky bun coffee cake Bake Packer oven terrific. Thorns & Roses camp fire great. Fred bowed Mark recognition 'bested' Mark camping hiking after Fred watched Mark run portage full pack canoe. Talk about iron man! good things say about trip. Wind aching neck thorns. Mark continued be complimentary cohesiveness crew field skills. Having similar trip just assumed crew typical assured atypical crews suffer dysfunction due personality conflicts lack skills equipment inappropriate expectations like. all agreed 15 months preparation key element. Looking back also think Canoe discussion list guide books studied important success. Scouts Mark stayed practice skit "Teachable Charlie Guide Moments" evening's Rendezvous Base. sounded lot fun working it! drifted sleep sounds laughter camp fire.
838 10 1354 Day Bayley Bay Moose Lake felt rested getting late 6AM. Anticipating easy day leisurely breakfast took time breaking camp. figured paddle Prairie Portage border back base take about hours. picked island pull naps cards planning cruise base about 3PM. quickly moving incoming weather front cause change plans. left camp 10AM light winds making Prairie Portage comfortable noon. Josh Border winds picked time reached side portage. Launching Sucker Lake turned heavy head winds seriously slowed progress. Winds nearly swamped Fred's boat Mike stern paddler got arm cramp pulling hard. Darkening clouds white caps greeted turned SW point heading Newfound Lake. lead boat point. saw sheet opaque white approaching tops white caps Josh & Evan nearest take out. canoes followed us. Heavy rains heavier winds hit pulling rain gear tying canoes thigh deep water. pulled lunch sack dry spot tree boughs rain poured down. wolfed vacuumed sealed tuna crackers squall passed us. spirits lifted food rays sunshine peaked Scouts' yell "bring on!" launched be prophetic. wind waves cooperated miles see dark clouds moving quickly horizon be heavy rain shadows beneath clouds. greeted Northern Tier 'Hol Ry' shout group just pulled water. After responding customary 'Red eye' Interpreter warned Base just warned heavy storm coming in. paddled increasing swells heavy winds. Hopping sheltered cove sheltered cove done Kashahpiwi miles quickly exhausted. All boats taken water. paddlers boat any headway. Paddling just keep place! glad 3rd 'spare' paddle. Mark decided pull water about 3:30PM face winds waves virtually beating standstill paddlers. shelter canoes plastic tent ground cloths all fell asleep heavy rain began pour again. storm cell passed broke lemon drops sugar energy burst launched again calmer waters. agreed Mark forced pull again radio Base send tow boat conditions rough tow set storm camp. island across Scout Base Moose Lake finally came view misty distance winds began rise again all knew time. just about 5PM check-in time! landed Base just 5PM just Mark required call status report. really hoping be late crew! unloaded gear headed cabin steamy saunas hot showers. late arrival back Base choose Base's meatloaf dinner followed Rendezvous steaks town. Scouts unanimously favor steaks! took Mark dinner Ely Ely Steakhouse. wonderful steak blackened Walleye. After trail meals usually consisting hot bowl thought way going be able eat platter food showed front me. wrong. finished scrap ample platters including piece bread bring out. After presenting Mark Troop t-shirts twist-tie hooked titanium spork headed back good night's sleep. Oh way food left reached base! Mark open bag 'emergency rations' grabbed Scouts tore apart food packs day. Sorry pictures day water really tough day!
839 10 1354 Look's boys great time MN. loved join all trip! Scouting Jessica Jaskier
842 10 1357 Trip Home morning June 23rd breakfasted Base saying final good-byes Mark. headed Ely ship bent wood paddles home drove Minneapolis. all voted dinner Famous Dave's BBQ again bed. Fred soon head hit pillow. finally enforce lights Scouts 10PM. adjoining rooms worked control noise Scouts' room. Fred 5AM hunting morning coffee. jokes needs I.V. caffeine. rest adults showered 6AM. finally rousted Scouts 7AM. promise free breakfast helped. Against Scouts' better judgement all wore 'class a' uniforms traveling. Just trip Sacramento greeted friendly comments strangers entire trip. continued surprise people positively affected Scouting! called We-no-nah Canoe arrange tour. hour estimated drive turned hours 110 miles worth it. drive beautiful following Mississippi River way. nearly hour tour. founder Scout greeted arrived. treated previews experimental racing canoes manufacturing type canoe We-no-nah offered steeply discounted paddles thanking hosts. picked pair carbon fiber bent shaft paddles 1/2 price hoping survive baggage check. headed back Minneapolis souvenir shopping Mall America return cars check 5PM flight. flight delayed. turns room earlier flight We-no-nah tour worthwhile having extra day gave flexibility return Base. Camping another night wait storm problem flights all. recommend strategy future treks. car rentals budgeted rate fuel fees & taxes pushed budget dollars. shuttle service offered Ely Cab cheaper flexible sightseeing. Today Peggy & 32nd wedding anniversary. thinking pretty good shape. got Peggy slightly We-no-nah bent shaft wooden paddles new Black Light bent shaft carbon fiber paddles 13oz.! plus new 40degree rated Big Agnes sleeping bag zips mine!. girl want!! tail wind got Sacramento almost time. paddles all back OK Peggy really them!
860 10 1550 Conditioning Outing Sea Base crew got May conditioning outing help get ready 2006 trek BSA's High Adventure Base Florida Keys Sea Base! Scout lead crew set camp shore Scotts Flat Lake practice camping paddling skills get know better. Kayaker After setting camp Saturday morning headed lake. Creekin' went Deer Creek Scouts played bit rapids. woops! rocks slippery water cold adults out! all paddling experience. second paddle obvious adults need conditioning be comfortable sea kayaking Sea Base! covered about miles outing need get longer distances mile open water paddle just get base camp Sea Base! Scout planned meals followed Sea Base menu fairly closely. cook gear pretty close well. All all went outing. outing scheduled late July. be paddling camp weekend simulating conditions Sea Base closer. hope get snorkeling practice well.
867 10 1550 Crew Ready Go! year Troop 4's Sea Base crew planning fund raising conditioning week trek Florida Keys! completed conditioning outings paddling camps snorkel training Sports Chalet snowshoeing 25 mile bike ride fund raisers car washes planning meetings. conditioning outing Lost Creek near wilderness experience! Located miles unmarked Forest Service roads jeep trails Lost Creek private lake looks great camping fishing! camped Forest Service campgound Sly Creek night decided get paddling practice remote Lost Creek site. fishing Sly Creek good. All enjoyed fresh trout eggs breakfast! Kayaks Paddlers paddling conditions Lost Creek near perfect. lots coves poke future lake front camp sites explore wildlife see. Lost Creek Dam headed mid-afternoon back roads hoping find way out. ancient dam overtopping late Spring. Driving dam thrill! Nelsons stayed fish early evening good results heard. think all highly recommend Sly Creek Lost Creek future camp & paddle outings! Sea Base organizing meeting week. Scouts pack checks. Looks ready go! leave Saturday morning Flordia Keys week ocean kayaking jungle camping deep sea fishing snorkeling more. After paddle back Sea Base tour Everglades think airboat rides! Kennedy Space Center. be great trip! See all mid-August take lots pictures!.