New Patrol

Well,  I've recently turned 12 and as such have left behind my beloved Fox Patrol.  I've really enjoyed being the Patrol leader and learning so much about Scouting.   There were so many wonderful memories and experiences during our year as the Fox Patrol.   One time we had to build a ladder to get to the top of a roof where some well-packed ice cream was waiting for us.  That was the first time that we had to lash poles together.   We also built a monkey bridge :)   We went on a few hikes, some great overnighters, and camp.

And now it is on to new adventures.   I've joined the Cobra Patrol in our Troop.  It's made up of 12 & 13 year olds & the Scoutmaster seems to be a nice enough fellow.  Unfortunately I missed our first big activity this last weekend due to illness.  They went to a campout on the coast - where it was the coldest night in recorded history.  I'm sorry I missed the snowball fight at the coast, but I guess it was pretty darn cold.

This coming week is the annual "GoodWill-GoodTurn".   This is where Scouts collect donations for Goodwill Industries.  If a Scout  knocks on your door looking for a donation, please help them out.

We are just 3 weeks away from our big trip through the Redwoods.  Now that it's getting closer I admit that I'm a little nervous about things.  If any of you have suggestions, let me have them!  On your first big hike, were you a little nervous?

signed,
The Scout Boy

Flags Unfurled

Today is Monday, February 21, 2011.  President's Day.  One of the things we do for Scouts is we put up Flags on major Flag Holidays.  This is me this morning putting up my last flag at the Downtown Association Office.  They have been great supporters of our Flag Fundraising Project.  Don't let that green grass fool you -- it was darn cold this morning at 6:30am!

We usually don't see a lot of people up and about when we are out putting up flags, but we did see a  few more than usual this morning.  Of course it's February so we were out rather "late" -- once summer gets here, getting the flags up close to sunrise is a little trickier.  (There's not a lot of traffic on July 4 at 5am, let me tell you!)

If you live in town and you'd like to have a Scout put up a flag in front of your home or business, let me know.

Keep on Scouting,

The ScoutBoy