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Day 4 - Over Ant Hill
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on July 30th, 2016
Our intrepid crew hiked from Elk Lake over a 10600 foot saddle behind Ant Hill then across a creek and up a hillside to the Seven Brothers area. This was our longest hiking day with the most elevation. On the trail, we passed both of our other... [more]
Day 1 - Triangle Park
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on July 30th, 2016
Our first day of hiking and camping was a great opportunity to get a rhythm going. We only covered about 3.5 miles from Hunter trailhead to Triangle Park, but we had a couple water crossings, tough trail, and dust. The crew found a very nice... [more]
Lunch Time â" Day 30
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 30th, 2016
Not usually one of those foodies that share photos of their lunch Lunch time Ploughmans ââ¬â day 30 With the little people away with Granny and Grumpy, my wife and I got to spend a lovely day exploring Cardiff. We went to Madame Fromage for... [more]
Read 'Here's Hank: Robot on the Loose' Don't miss this...
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 29th, 2016
Read 'Here's Hank: Robot on the Loose' Don't miss this exclusive short story by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver. Plus, win a copy of the latest book in the "Here's Hank" series, "The Soggy, Foggy Campout."... [more]
Scouts Then and Now, Chapter 5: 54 inspiring sets of photos
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 29th, 2016
Look at photos of the same Scout or Venturer - once in his or her early Scouting years and once later in life. The visible changes will be obvious. The nonvisible changes, such as more confidence, better character and stronger leadership... [more]
Cormorant in Cardiff â" 30 Days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 29th, 2016
I was in Cardiff the other day and while walking back from the Council Offices I saw some Cormorants Cormorants sitting on Posts ââ¬â Day 29 The body of water is part of the old Cardiff docks and has all sorts of water birds on it not just... [more]
Day 5 - Seven Brothers
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on July 28th, 2016
We spent the morning fishing after another night of intense lightning and rain. The fish were off and we caught very few but the scenery was terrific. We packed up in the afternoon and hiked out to Soldier Park for our last night in the wild. It... [more]
Managing Cub Scout Behavior
Posted to Scouter Mom on July 28th, 2016
A reader sent in this question: I am taking over as Den Leader for my son's Bear Den. The boys' behavior, 2 in particular, was not very good last year. (One whose parent was there and did nothing to help, just smiled at him like he was an angel.)... [more]
1979 Boy Scouts of America PSA features the Peanuts gang
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 28th, 2016
Want to learn some skills? Climb some hills? Do good deeds for those in need? Then follow Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock and the Peanuts gang by becoming a Boy Scout. Yes, the same fun things - hiking, biking, making friends - that Scouts do... [more]
Parents are the Best â" 30days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 28th, 2016
We all have parents and they do so much for us Without Parents where would you be ââ¬â Day 28 My parents are great and I am not just saying that because they are taking my kids away for a week. So for day 28 we have a selfie with my parents. The... [more]
Day 4 - Over Ant Hill
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on July 27th, 2016
Our intrepid crew hiked from Elk Lake over a 10600 foot saddle behind Ant Hill then across a creek and up a hillside to the Seven Brothers area. This was our longest hiking day with the most elevation. On the trail, we passed both of our other... [more]
Laugh at 25 funny Olympic jokes
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 27th, 2016
Laugh at 25 funny Olympic jokes Let the Olympic groans begin! Here are 25 funny Olympic jokes sent in by Boys' Life readers that deserve a gold medal in humor. Do you know a funny Olympic joke? Click here to send your joke to us . A book never... [more]
Almost Missed a Day â" 30 Days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 27th, 2016
Today was just one of those days, I almost missed my 30 day photo. Moon in the Missed As I did not have a photo for today, I look back as some old photos and found a photo of the Moon in the Mist taken early one morning at Cam & Dursley Station... [more]
Ben Gallaher, country singer and Eagle Scout, makes his mark in Nashville
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 27th, 2016
Country singer-songwriter Ben Gallaher doesn't hide the fact that he's an Eagle Scout. He includes those 10 letters in his Twitter bio , on his Facebook page and on his official website . He also lives those 10 letters every day as he tours the... [more]
Issue 496 â" July 26, 2016
Posted to Ask Andy on July 26th, 2016
________________________________________ Hi Andy, We held a Tenderfoot board of review last night for one of our newest Scouts. We had two committee members present. I had sent out an email to the committee last week, right after I'd conferenced... [more]
How has Boys' Life magazine improved your Scout's experience?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 26th, 2016
Today's Tuesday Talkback is all about Boys' Life magazine. Join me in sharing stories about BL ââ¬Ës impact on your family. Once per month, every month, the Wendell mailbox became a treasure chest. Approximately 29 days out of 30, it... [more]
Day 3 - Rest Day
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on July 26th, 2016
It managed to drop below freezing last night and get frost again. We're camping at the same spot tonight so there was no required hiking. One group hiked up a ridge for the views and I hiked to another valley for done fishing. We hiked 1.5 miles to... [more]
Berlin â" 30 Days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 26th, 2016
There is a lot of news about Berlin at the moment Berlin a Family Weekend ââ¬â Day 26 With so much news around at the moment about Berlin it is hard to not feel saddened for what is happening there. Back in February as a family we took a three... [more]
Day 2 - Elk Lake
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on July 25th, 2016
Our second day was great. I saw a Couple elk near our campsite when I woke up. But before that I enjoyed a wonderful view of the big dipper over the mountains when I had to get up at 1:30am. We got on the trail at 9:30 and had a few miles of pretty... [more]
Flowers â" 30days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 25th, 2016
Flowers of Newport Todays picture was taking as I was walking to a meeting, it was a full blooming bed of flowers. What is more they are orange one of my daughter favourite colour The post Flowers ââ¬â 30days appeared first on Jabbering All Day... [more]
Philmont Photo Archive now includes every attendee since 1976
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 25th, 2016
Philmont's digital photo archive now stretches back to the year the United States celebrated its bicentennial, Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Yes, the Philmont Photo... [more]
Leopard â" 30 Days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 24th, 2016
My wife has some very skilled cousins Leopard from a Daughter ââ¬â Day 24 At a recent family gathering one of my wife's cousins offered to do some face painting with the younger generation. My daughter became a leopard The post Leopard ââ¬â... [more]
Wise Words â" 30days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 23rd, 2016
I have to admit that I did not take this photo Words can do so much ââ¬â Day 23 These words were an image that was shared on twitter by the CEO of the Scout Association. I am not sure of the originator but so very true. The post Wise Words... [more]
C 2 C - By Bike
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on July 23rd, 2016
Well, tomorrow his wheel hits the Pacific! My Eagle Scout son completes his Atlantic to Pacific solo bicycle ride from Boston, MA to Anacortes, WA. It has been fun following his progress from sea to sea, covering over 3800 miles, on his blog at... [more]
Lemur â" 30 days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 22nd, 2016
Lemur in a Tree for Day 22 So a place we like to visit is wild places which is linked to Bristol Zoo and they have lemurs lots of lemurs The lemur enclosure is a walk through one and you can get suprisingly close to them. The face on this lemur... [more]
Can packs, troops, teams or crews participate in political rallies?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 22nd, 2016
The Boy Scouts of America might be the most patriotic organization in the U.S. But we don't endorse any one political party. You could say that rather than being pro-left or pro-right, the Boy Scouts of America is pro-America. The same applies to... [more]
Cub Scouts Go Orienteering in a Box
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on July 21st, 2016
Teach your Cub Scouts how to use a compass so they can go orienteering in a box. Find instructions, routes and route cards in this post. The post Cub Scouts Go Orienteering in a Box appeared first on Cub Scout Ideas ... [more]
American Hiking Society has a deal for 2016 high-adventure base attendees
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 21st, 2016
If your Summer of Scouting 2016 included (or will include) a trip to a BSA high-adventure base, you're pretty lucky. And not just because you experienced the adventure of a lifetime in New Mexico, Florida, Minnesota, Canada or West Virginia. The... [more]
Bleeding for a good Cause â" 30days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 21st, 2016
Bleeding on Day 21 We all do it bleeding that is, however in this case I chose to do my bleeding to support other people. (if you don't like needles look away now) This was my 21st donation to the give blood campaign and if you can I would... [more]
Neil Armstrong's success in space didn't surprise his fellow Boy Scouts
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 20th, 2016
Neil Armstrong wasn't your typical Boy Scout. While the other boys in Troop 25 out of Sandusky, Ohio, were horsing around at meetings and campouts, "Neil was buckling down to learning things like the flag semaphore code and first aid," one of his... [more]
Waiting â" 30days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 20th, 2016
Waiting for my Train ââ¬â Day 20 So today we have a photo at Cam and Dursley train station while I'm waiting for my delayed train. I have now been traveling on trains daily for over 2 years and waiting is something you get very good at. The post... [more]
Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden is an Eagle Scout
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 20th, 2016
Brad Tilden runs his company like a real Eagle Scout. Makes sense, because the president and CEO of Alaska Airlines is a real Eagle Scout. In the viciously competitive airline industry, Tilden offers refreshing proof that nice guys can finish... [more]
Scouting's Future â" Scoutmaster Podcast 324
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 19th, 2016
In an often pessimistic world Scouting's future is inherently optimistic. Scouting is greater than a hedge against the perilous future, or a return to a storied past. We typically associate the future with technological advances. While technology... [more]
Blue Bear â" 100 Days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 19th, 2016
BLUeTED the Blue Bear ââ¬â Day 19 People who have read my blog before will know that I have a blue bear called blueted who has spent over 40 years traveling and adventuring with me. Blueted has event written some of his own material. Including... [more]
Blue Bear â" 30 Days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 19th, 2016
BLUeTED the Blue Bear ââ¬â Day 19 People who have read my blog before will know that I have a blue bear called blueted who has spent over 40 years traveling and adventuring with me. Blueted has event written some of his own material. Including... [more]
Pokémon sightings reported at Eagle projects, Scout camps, council offices
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 19th, 2016
Pokémon GO trainers are finding Pokémon, PokéStops and gyms at Boy Scout summer camps, Eagle Scout service project sites and local Boy Scout council offices. The discovery brings this crazily popular virtual game into the real world of Scouting... [more]
The Original Philmont DVD
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 18th, 2016
Now that the Scouts of Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 have left on their trip to Philmont Scouts Ranch I have been thinking about my trips to the ranch, and the DVD I have in my collection known as The Philmont Documentary Collection. It is one of my... [more]
2016 Pool Safely Pledge: Take a minute, save a life
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 18th, 2016
At summer camps and water parks, in community centers and backyards, pool season is in full swing. That makes now an auspicious time to remind you about the ways you can keep your children, Scouts and Venturers safe when swimming. Today begins the... [more]
Socks Rebellion â" 100day
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 18th, 2016
Socks Left and Right Switch ââ¬â Day 18 So for day 18 I am digging back into my Instagram for a photo I took a while back of my socks. I was being rebellious with my socks and wearing them on the wrong feet. The post Socks Rebellion ââ¬â... [more]
Socks Rebellion â" 30day
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 18th, 2016
Socks Left and Right Switch ââ¬â Day 18 So for day 18 I am digging back into my Instagram for a photo I took a while back of my socks. I was being rebellious with my socks and wearing them on the wrong feet. The post Socks Rebellion ââ¬â... [more]
Join the Adventure Experience team today
Posted to Summit Blog on July 17th, 2016
We are still looking for great staff members in all program areas for the Jamboree. Especially in our Adventure Experience areas: wheeled sports, shooting sports, aquatic sports and aerial sports. One of the biggest misconceptions out there is... [more]
Coaley Peak â" 100days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 17th, 2016
Bugs on Coaley Peak ââ¬â day 17 Yesterday as a family we when to Coaley peak. we were supporting Stroud Wildlife Survey and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust It was a fun family day out, and the view from Coaley peak was amazing despite the... [more]
Coaley Peak â" 30days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 17th, 2016
Bugs on Coaley Peak ââ¬â day 17 Yesterday as a family we when to Coaley peak. we were supporting Stroud Wildlife Survey and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust It was a fun family day out, and the view from Coaley peak was amazing despite the... [more]
Railway â" 100days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 16th, 2016
Railway ââ¬â Patchway Tunnel ââ¬â Day 16 Working around the Railway does lend itself to some very stunning views This is the exit to the Patchway tunnels in Almondsbury. The post Railway ââ¬â 100days appeared first on Jabbering All Day... [more]
Railway â" 30days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 16th, 2016
Railway ââ¬â Patchway Tunnel ââ¬â Day 16 Working around the Railway does lend itself to some very stunning views This is the exit to the Patchway tunnels in Almondsbury. The post Railway ââ¬â 30days appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long... [more]
So you've been bitten by a venomous snake? Here's what to do.
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 16th, 2016
Don't apply a tourniquet. Don't suck out the venom. And never, ever attempt to capture or kill the snake. When traveling in areas where you might encounter a venomous snake, knowing what to do is just as important as knowing what not to do. So... [more]
Unrolled!
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 15th, 2016
Remember my last post? I went shopping at the local Scout Shop and bought several closeout items, some for actual use, and some for the collection. I left one item out of that article, the one that was rolled up in the tube. It was something I... [more]
Eagle Scout performs with Blue Angels
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 15th, 2016
Navy Cmdr. Frank Weisser, an Eagle Scout, will rejoin the Blue Angels as a solo pilot. He'll perform with the U.S. Navy's flight demonstration squadron as Blue Angel No. 6 - known as the "opposing solo pilot" - for the remainder of the 2016-2017... [more]
Present â" 100days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 15th, 2016
Present from my girls ââ¬â day 15 So for Fathers day I received a wonderful present from my girls that now lives in pride of place in our downstairs toilet. It there things they love about daddy Your probably thinking I am being mean about this... [more]
Present â" 30days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 15th, 2016
Present from my girls ââ¬â day 15 So for Fathers day I received a wonderful present from my girls that now lives in pride of place in our downstairs toilet. It there things they love about daddy Your probably thinking I am being mean about this... [more]
Pokémon Cars in the Pinewood Derby
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 14th, 2016
Pokémon Cars in the Pinewood Derby Pokémon-themed pinewood derby cars are always popular. In pinewood derbies across the country, Cub Scouts are racing Pikachu, Turtwig and Charizard cars inspired by the Pokémon universe. Take a look at these... [more]
How Scouts, Explorers in North Texas are supporting Dallas Police
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 14th, 2016
For decades, the Dallas-based Circle Ten Council and the Dallas Police Department have been partners in developing young people into responsible adults. Dallas Police Chief David Brown is a member of the council's board of directors, and 371 young... [more]
Trip To The Scout Shop
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 14th, 2016
There are some days you just should not go to the local Scout Shop. If you want to save your money, that is. But than, you have to go if you want to get the closeout items, don't you? Remember the Christmas in July Sale? I went Tuesday night, and... [more]
Eagle Scout offers tips for being safe while playing Pokémon GO
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 14th, 2016
If you're not careful, the effort to catch all the Pokémon for your Pokédex could leave you with a Poké-compound fracture. That's why the Eagle Scout who made headlines last year with a campaign against texting while driving is back with... [more]
Orchid â" 100 Days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 14th, 2016
Orchid on a window sill ââ¬â Day 14 For some reason I have always been able to grow very nice Orchids , I think it comes from really ignoring them and then feeling guilty and over watering the Orchid for a few days. The post Orchid ââ¬â 100... [more]
Bus service at the Jamboree is expanding
Posted to Summit Blog on July 14th, 2016
Your hiking boots just got a little happier. Thanks to feedback from staffers in 2013, next summer's Jamboree will feature a greatly expanded busing system. Here are the 11 planned routes for the 2017 National Scout Jamboree: Staff Support (staff... [more]
It's time to schedule an appointment with your doctor!
Posted to Summit Blog on July 14th, 2016
If you're one of the lucky people that have already registered for the 2017 National Jamboree - keep an eye on your inbox! Very shortly, every registered staff member will receive the following message: That's an invitation to set your password for... [more]
Participant takes SBR experience to the classroom
Posted to Summit Blog on July 13th, 2016
Scoutmaster B.J. Jordan with Troop 510 from Bowling Green, KY was taking a graphic design class while his Troop were the first participants to go through the James C. Justice Scout Camp here at Summit Bechtel Reserve. It just so happened that his... [more]
Scouting Village Pieces
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 13th, 2016
If you have been reading this blog for a few years you realize that I have been collecting the BSA Scouting Village pieces as they come out each year. After writing yesterday's article about the Christmas In July Sale, I thought I would check if... [more]
Stitch â" Minifigs part 2Â â" 100 days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 13th, 2016
Stitch on Day 13 So yesterday I showed you one of my favourite Disney Minifigs well today it is the turn of my favourite Disney Character Stitch. Stitch is such a great character, and he get to live is a wonderful moviemovie Lilo and Stitch. He... [more]
Philmont Scout Ranch plays vital role in supporting northern New Mexico
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 13th, 2016
If not for Philmont Scout Ranch just down the road, "Cimarron would be a ghost town," says Judy LeDoux, mayor of this New Mexico village of 1,021 people. A new, fascinating story in the Albuquerque Journal tells of the economic and social impact... [more]
The Philmont Trip Begins
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 13th, 2016
The crew is on the way! The Scouts and advisors of Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 left for their trip to Philmont Scout Ranch last night. Everyone seemed to be excited for the trip. They will have a great time. Hopefully, I will be getting a few photos... [more]
One Year Away from the 2017 National Jamboree
Posted to My Scout Stuff - A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 12th, 2016
In one short year from today, my Council will be on our way to a scouting experience of a lifetime⦠the 2017 National Jamboree ! You might think that's a long way off, but I remember thinking this same thing last July ââ¬Â¦and those past 12... [more]
Christmas in July at the Scout Shop
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 12th, 2016
There was an email last week from the Boy Scouts of America Online Catalog. They had a sale going on. It was the Christmas in July Sale! Well, that is what they were calling it. It was actually a closeout sale. Here is what the email stated: Think... [more]
Minifig Part 1 â" 100days Day 12Â
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 12th, 2016
Minifig ââ¬â Buzz Have you heard of Minifigs well they have recently done some Disney ones. I have two favourites ââ¬â Number 1 fav Minifig is Buzz light year. For Number 2 Minifig come back tomorrow. The post Minifig Part 1 ââ¬â 100days... [more]
Issue 495 â" July 12, 2016
Posted to Ask Andy on July 12th, 2016
________________________________________ Dear Andy, I think your advice to that granddad about uniform wearing (Issue 494 â July 5, 2016) was perfect. My 14-year-old Star Scout son didn't want to wear his uniform pants to a den meeting where he was... [more]
Five myths about the 2017 National Jamboree, debunked
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 12th, 2016
With the 2017 National Jamboree a year away, many Scouts, Venturers and Scouters think they've missed their chance to attend this quintessential quadrennial Scouting event. But there's good news: The door to the jamboree is still very much open. In... [more]
High Adventure Or Bust!
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 12th, 2016
Today is the day that seven Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68, along with two adults, head out for the trip of a lifetime. They are going to Philmont Scout Ranch for a ten day backpacking trek in the backcountry of one of Scouting's favorite... [more]
Summer Camp Review 2016
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on July 12th, 2016
The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 have completed their weeklong summer camp for the year. Once again, the troop went to Many Point Scout Camp which is located northwest of Park Rapids in Minnesota. Only four Scouts of the troop attended camp... [more]
Scoutmaster Podcast 323 â" Scout Camp!
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 11th, 2016
Scout camp is a privilege, an opportunity, and an obligation. We get just so many great good places in life, and one of my favorites is our Scout camp. The history, names, stories and traditions are specific to our camp, but they share common... [more]
6 Unusual Summer Olympic Events
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 11th, 2016
6 Unusual Summer Olympic Events Here are six fun sports you might not know are in the Summer Olympics. HANDBALL This Olympic sport is a lot like soccer, only you use your hands instead of your feet. Handball pits two teams of seven players against... [more]
Why Pokémon Go Is Gaming Magic
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 11th, 2016
Why Pokémon Go Is Gaming Magic Pokémon Go is the mobile phone hit that's sweeping the world. Here's why everyone's playing, along with some tips, too. Gotta Catch 'Em All - Outside! Summer's the perfect time of year for an augmented reality game... [more]
There's a Pokémon GO PokéStop outside BSA headquarters - where else have you found one?
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 11th, 2016
By now you've heard about Pokémon GO - the augmented-reality app for iPhone and Android that's encouraging people young and old to get outside and explore. Here are the basics: You download the app and head outside. Then you walk around an area... [more]
Little Fire Person
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 11th, 2016
A Little Fire Person ââ¬â Day 11 At the weekend we went to the local village fate and the fire brigade were there with one of their trucks. They dressed up both my girls and little fire person's First Mia as a Fire Person Then Izzy Fire Person... [more]
Surprise, you're the Cubmaster! Here's a guide to getting started
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 11th, 2016
The moment arrives slowly, then all at once. You've been involved with the Cub Scout pack for a few months. You have led a few field trips, brought snacks to a few meetings and even led a pack meeting or two all by yourself. Then suddenly it dawns... [more]
Our Eagle Scout President
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on July 11th, 2016
As a Scouter, you're most likely more familiar with American history and civics than most people. You also probably know which U.S. president: was never elected to national office? was the only one from the state of Michigan? was the only one to... [more]
Crane could be bigger â" Day 10
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 10th, 2016
A 600T Crane for Day 10 This is a photo from work where this rather large crane was preparing to lift out a bridge on Saturday Night. Now because it a big Crane you get two photos of it The post Crane could be bigger ââ¬â Day 10 appeared first... [more]
A Scout is Thrifty â" Amazon Prime Free Trial
Posted to Cub Scout Ideas on July 10th, 2016
NOTE: I'm an Amazon affiliate, so the links you'll see in this post are my affiliate links. If you aren't a member, today is a great time to sign up for Amazon Prime's 30-Day Free Trial! That's because Tuesday, July 12th is Prime Day when there... [more]
OA Foremen teach volunteer staff proper trail-building techniques at Summit Bechtel Reserve
Posted to Summit Blog on July 10th, 2016
During Staff Training at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, OA Foremen taught volunteer staff proper trail-building techniques during a half-day service project building mountain bike trail for the New River Gorge National River. The Order of the Arrow... [more]
Biking Dude
Posted to Scoutmaster Musings on July 10th, 2016
Besides doing some morning hikes in preparation for leading a week-long trek in the Wyoming wilderness in a couple weeks, I've been living vicariously through my oldest son's bicycle trip across the country. He has my Spot device to track his... [more]
Daily Travel View â" Day 9
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 9th, 2016
View on my Travel So as I said before on day 4 I travel nearly every day from Cam and Dursley Station to Newport Station and back. It does make the phrase our green and pleasant land seem very true The post Daily Travel View ââ¬â Day 9 appeared... [more]
Puzzelwood â" Day 8
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 8th, 2016
Puzzelwood on Day 8 On a recent trip to puzzelwood, I managed to take a number of photos of fungi this was one of the strangest. I know that Puzzelwood is a strange place anyway. However this photo caught my eye. Probably because if you look at the... [more]
Video of the Top 10 Olympic Moments for Team USA
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 8th, 2016
For the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, only 14 countries sent teams, with 14 athletes representing the United States. When this summer's Games open Aug. 5 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 206 countries and more than 10,500 athletes will take part... [more]
Make Scouting Viral!
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 8th, 2016
If you have knowledge or skills you want to share with more than one person what happens next? If it's just three or four people we get them together and tell them. Easy, right? What if it's ten or twenty people? How about thirty? When numbers grow... [more]
Daughters Dinner â" 100 Days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 7th, 2016
Daughters Dinner ââ¬â Day 7 Everyone wants a face for their dinner and my daughter was no exception. I am not exactly Heston Blumenthal but I am still up for a challenge and I managed to knock up something up. The post Daughters Dinner ââ¬â... [more]
Sea turtle rescued, released with help of Scouts from Florida and Texas
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 7th, 2016
To help other people at all times? Two groups of Boy Scouts - one from Texas and one from Florida - might want to amend that part of the Scout Oath to read "and reptiles, too." Last month, a group of Scouts from Texas helped return a sea... [more]
Convincing volunteers to get Trained
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on July 7th, 2016
Hi! I'm not trained at all in how a Boy Scout troop is supposed to be run and I haven't been vetted by anyone on having the skills necessary to take your son and his friends camping or hikingâ¦So how'd you like to entrust your first-born to me??? Ask... [more]
Off Grid â" 100 Days Day 6
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 6th, 2016
Off the Grid ââ¬â Day 6 So for my birthday I got a Biolite Stove that can produce electricity while burning wood. So you can be off the grid while camping I tried it out the other day and it was really good. I did not try charging from it but I... [more]
Summit Bechtel Reserve Staff lend a hand in Rainelle, WV
Posted to Summit Blog on July 6th, 2016
On Saturday July 2nd as many others enjoyed their long weekend or prepared for a celebration, the people of Rainelle, WV attempted to recover whatever they could after the recent flooding. In Rainelle, it is estimated, that 90 percent of all homes... [more]
Why shouting 'sign's up' to quiet Scouts kind of defeats the purpose
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 6th, 2016
The Scout sign holds incredible power. Without saying a word, a leader can raise the Scout sign and transform a room of rowdy Scouts into a quiet, attentive group. Sometimes it take a few moments, but eventually the Scouts notice the silent signal... [more]
Write a Funny Caption For This Photo
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 5th, 2016
Write a Funny Caption For This Photo What's going on in this picture? What is that chicken doing and what is it thinking? If you can think of a funny caption for this photo, just post it in the comment form at the bottom of this page. After we... [more]
Newport Clock Tower â" 100Days
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 5th, 2016
Clock Tower in the Sun Most days I travel to Newport for work and then home again. One evening while waiting for my train the Clock Tower on the council building was illuminated by evening sun. I will admit to editing to photo slightly The post... [more]
July KNOTS Cartoon - Animation
Posted to U.S. Scouting Service Project on July 5th, 2016
Fun with Animation and Cartooning July 2016 Cafe Press Items Copyright - U.S. Scouting Service Project | Visit us at http://usscouts.org | News at http://usssp.blogspot.com... [more]
Issue 494 â" July 5, 2016
Posted to Ask Andy on July 5th, 2016
________________________________________ Hi Andy, I have a problem with my grandson, who's a Star rank Scout. I'm an "old timer"-been in Scouting as an adult since 1988-and still proud of my Scout uniform. My wife (his grandmother) and I pay for my... [more]
Is there a "recruiting season"?
Posted to Bobwhite's Blather on July 5th, 2016
In a couple all-too-short months, it'll be fall, and Cub Scout packs will be holding Boy Talks and Join Scouting nights, re-registering boys for another year of fun and accepting new ones into the fold. Fun lies ahead, and we don't want them to miss... [more]
Enjoy Independence Day! Podcast Returns July 11th
Posted to Scoutmaster Clarke Green on July 4th, 2016
Enjoy this 240th Independence Day! Join me for the 323rd edition of the Scoutmaster Podcast on July 11th! The post Enjoy Independence Day! Podcast Returns July 11th appeared first on Scoutmastercg.com ... [more]
Tretar â" coffee part 2
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 4th, 2016
Tretar on Day 4 Strictly this is not a photo more a Tretar poster but I took a photo of it and I also like the idea that a second refill of coffee has a name. The only other Swedish I know is "Fika" which is going to have a coffee and a gossip with... [more]
Anyone for CoffeeÂ
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 3rd, 2016
Coffee on Day 3 So made it to day three that's quite impressive at the moment. I think it might be time for a Coffee. This coffee machine was a wedding present almost 10 years ago and I still don't know all the functions The post Anyone for Coffee ... [more]
Day 2 â" Tempting
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 2nd, 2016
Day 2 ââ¬â To tempting On a visit to Wild Place Project in Bristol its was just to tempting not to do it The post Day 2 ââ¬â Tempting appeared first on Jabbering All Day Long ... [more]
Find a Good Sleeping Bag for Under $100
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on July 1st, 2016
Find a Good Sleeping Bag for Under $100 Q. I need a good summer sleeping bag. What should I get with $100? A. An affordable, good summer-weight sleeping bag? Try the Marmot NanoWave 55 . It's less than $70; weighs 1 pound, 8 ounces; and packs down... [more]
SBR Staff Volunteer Effort
Posted to Summit Blog on July 1st, 2016
Friday 6/24/16 we were informed of 160 displaced residents of Rainelle had been taken to Ansted Baptist Church in Ansted, WV. They were in need of cots blankets and towels. Needless to say, our staff jumped into action. After coordinating with... [more]
Family Feud Involving the Founder's Birthplace
Posted to Scouting News on July 1st, 2016
HERE IS OUR "WHITE PAPER" ON THE SUBJECT OF OUR ANCESTRAL HOME AND THE GSUSA CHANGES TO THE BIRTHPLACE Hello Friends, In 1953, Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low's childhood home (the Birthplace) in Savannah, Ga. was sold to the Girl Scouts of the USA by... [more]
Cub Scouts compete at an epic pinewood derby race in Times Square
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on July 1st, 2016
Forget about the neon signs and towering buildings in New York City's Times Square. Last Saturday, the center of attention was a 45-foot pinewood derby racetrack. More than 250 Scouts from as far away as California sent their handmade cars flying... [more]
100 Days of Photos â" Day 1Â
Posted to Jabbering All Day Long on July 1st, 2016
100 Days Photo I have seen a lot of people have done theses 100 days of photos, so I thought I would have a go. Fingers crossed over the next 100 day I will share a photo a day and a short description about the photo. So here goes Day 1 My daughter... [more]
7 Fun Moments in Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Posted to Inside Boys' Life on June 30th, 2016
7 Fun Moments in Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens The long-awaited Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens just hit store shelves. Here are some of the most excellent moments in a game that's very good, but actually needs even more humor than you get... [more]
Ten Years of "A Scoutmaster's Blog"
Posted to A Scoutmaster's Blog on June 30th, 2016
Wow. I just realized I missed the anniversary of this blog. It is hard to believe all the years that I have been sharing my thoughts, activities, and special events with you through this site known as A Scoutmaster's Blog . How many years is that,... [more]
U.S. Forest Service aims to ease special-use permitting process
Posted to Aaron on Scouting Magazine on June 30th, 2016
If you've ever tried to obtain a special-use permit for a troop activity on land managed by the U.S. Forest Service, you understand that the process can be frustrating. The agency admits the sometimes-clunky operations have, in some cases, thwarted... [more]
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