34 degrees F.!!! Konrad Howard, Wyatt Powell, Clay Coleman, Shane Stapleton & Christiaan Frost, with Bros. Chapman, Coleman, Howard and Powell camped at O'Neill Regional Park Friday, December 14, 2007 to Saturday, December 15, 2007. They used firewood, warm clothing, thick sleeping bags and hot food to fight off the cold.
Speaking of food, everyone went all out with their traditional "foil dinners," which tasted like gourmet meals. The starry night was an incredible backdrop for great food and some wonderful storytelling.
Saturday morning, Konrad and Wyatt made good use of their time passing off some of their requirements for ranks from Tenderfoot to First Class. They did well learning in demonstrating two half hitches and the taut-line hitch. Wyatt reviewed the Scout Oath, Law, Motto and Slogan for his leaders and discussed their meeting in detail.
In neighboring troupe from Mission Viejo, came by and visited our campground. We gave them a grand welcome and had a nice visit. We may organize some joint outings/activities in the future.
Everyone practiced their fire building skills which was essential in the cold. Saturday morning, Clay was up early carving wood shavings and getting the fire going begin. The Troop broke camp by about 11 a.m., Saturday morning, so that Wyatt and Shane - who are super star football players on their Pop Warner team - could make it to their end of the year banquet at noon.
Brother Chapman took a few pictures to memorialize the event.
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