Going ziplining was really fun. We got to compare how well we did by watching as each person went by. During the zip, we would do things like put our feet above our heads and scream or try to do the moon walk in the air. Our instructor was great and after we landed( usually Mr. Mike on his butt, what he called a perfect landing,)we would scream walnuts so they knew we were off the hook. Before and after the zipping, we would hike, and we got to see a huge old coal mine. All in all, it was a great trip.
This was a very fun and succesful trip. Almost all the Otters finished their canoeing merit badge and all the Bucks got the sailing merit badge. The wind was perfect… so perfect, that a few sailboats capsized. The sail got a little muddy but otherwise they were okay. We played capture the flag and had a great campfire ceremony. For two days, the Bucks and the Otters were stealing a pink, plastic flamingo from each other. Overall this was a great trip.
We arrived in Port St Joe and after a quick stop at the budget friendly Piggly Wiggly, we headed to camp.We spent the following days canoeing, sailing, fishing, and snorkeling in beautiful weather. The Barracuda patrol had some terrifying moments on the canoe trip-we forgot the forks and plates for our Ceasar salad. Luckily, Boy Scouts are always prepared and we had remembered to bring our fingers. Also, paddling up stream against the wind on the Apalachicola was a bit tough.
On the day that we chartered a boat for our deep sea fishing trip, we caught lots of yummy red snapper and mackerel. It was great fun however, I most likely will not choose to go deep sea fishing again if the words “choppy”, “sloppy”, or “rough as a corn dog” are used to describe the conditions at sea.
The menus for this High Adventure trip were outstanding and every boy got a turn at being cook for the day. The food was delicious and some of boys took the art of “slow food” to a new level. They are well on their way to earning cooking merit badges.
Other highlights of the trip were evening dips in the Gulf, a visit from a pair of rare Black Beaked Flamingoes, the Chuck Will’s Widow who sang to us all night, Armadillo, Osprey, Sting Ray and Dolphin sightings, the outdoor shower, teaching the boys traditional Scout songs like “You Shook Me All Night Long” by Sir Baden Powell (later covered by lesser know recording artists ACDC). I learned how to back up a canoe trailer, and that peace tree car air fresheners are an essential piece of equipment for all Scout trips, especially those involving fish and water. We have a great bunch of Scouts and Adult leaders and I can’t wait until next year!
An evening dip in the gulf
We had trouble convincing Reuben to stop birdwatching and do some fishing
Here is a video that shows how to add weekly plans to the website. This is the Troop Webmaster‘s responsibility and the Troop Scribe will be responsible for updating the plans after the PLC meeting each month.
Left at 7:50, with 5 adults, 7 scouts, 6 webelos, and 3 dogs. We completed a 10 mile hike and went geocaching. The trail was muddy but it was a good hike. We are all dirty and the dogs were the highlight of the trip. Every one did great including the webelos. We had lunch at Edwin Warner Park and everyone had a lunch but we tired. Here’s our after pic.
Parents of all scouts attending will need to sign the Liability Release agreement & ski/snowboard equipment rental agreement at the meeting on Monday which Reuben will have. Please be sure to check in with him.
Remember that the trip plan is available online in google documents. Please look over the plan and update with any information you may have. Contact Reuben or leave a comment on this post if you have any questions.
