Your son will come home….. Tomorrow!

(think Annie, the musical here people) …. bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow….. you’ll have son (that is unless they are staying for another week).
Camp site inspections happen at 8:30am so we will be up with the loons tomorrow morning cleaning and packing up our sites. Sounds like the Moose patrol will have less to do than say.... the Dragons. For those staying into week two I wish you the best. Enjoy the quiet time, you have earned it this week. Thanks to Michael Anderson for his early week blogging, Greg Wallgren for the use of his toys, and to all of the adults who have put in the time and effort to make this week possible. Drive safe ‘ya all. – YIS Doug Ohlsen

The Moose out front shold have told you.....

The troop sponsored a campsite contest that pitted patrol against patrol in the winner takes all, high stakes world of sanitation. The patrols were judged after each meal break for site cleanliness, washing of dishes, orderliness, and disposal of garbage and waste. Chief inspector Jessie Jones awarded the bragging rights to the Moose patrol. Moose patrol captured the title with 994 out of 1000 points, clearly taking patrol site duties to the next level for Troop 346. The spoils of victory took its form in two sheet cakes, but in true scout fashion, the winnings were shared with the rest of the troop. The rest of the patrols now have a benchmark to shoot for next year…… and there is lots of room for improvement.

It's not all that serious...

Don’t worry, today has not been all work… work… work. After the troop reflection time, the troop activity time was split between firing rounds at the archery range and bouncing around on the aqua tramp. There were also four Scouts who went up to Flintlock today to spend the afternoon on a Tom Sawyer adventure

Troop time

After a yummy lunch of ramen noodles and ham and cheese sandwiches we returned to the scene of last night’s bonfire. This time the purpose was not to burn things, but to ask the burning questions that leaders dread asking 70 scouts. Questions like, “What did you learn this week at Many Point?” Yep it was Troop reflections time, a time to gather the Scouts and have a serious discussions about the positive experiences they had a camp and provide insight for growth and development.

Good Morning Campers

Friday morning came early but the promise of Granny’s sweet rolls was incentive enough to rouse most of the scouts and enjoy a breakfast of eggs, sausage, English muffins, and yes, sweet rolls. Today the first week scouts put a wrap on their merit badge classes. Those who put in the time in class should reap the rewards of their hard work come Court of Honor time. The weather today has been very pleasant, dry and sunny. A more perfect day to be at camp is hard to come by. This evening holds the last block of free time for the scouts or the option of Scout Master, or Board Reviews. Tonight’s entertainment will be provided by the staff at Many Point with a closing bonfire. If last nights impromptu performances by guest staffers at the 346 bonfire were any indication of the talent out there, we should be in for a great show!

Wow!!! That is big.

The bonfire last night lived up to the hype and showed just what happens when you put seventy scouts in a small area with lots of available timber. As you can see from the photos, the flames lit up the night sky (the little things in front of the flames are people). Entertainment for the fire was provided by the troop and included feats of daring and whimsy. Even though the flames reached toward the heavens, safety was of the utmost importance. Our fire wardens can be seen using their equipment to squelch a couple of flare ups.

Amish?

Some of the adult leadership has been skillfully rebuilding some of the furniture at the lodge. Their shirts may say 346, but what about their hats?????

MNDOT 346

The roads here at Many Point can be a bit of a challenge at times..... the good folks of 346 attempted to remedy some problem areas today with a little extra fill.

What's cookin?

Either these guys are getting better with the pots and pans, or we're getting a lot less picky.....

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So what did you do today?

The morning consisted of merit classes..... what do you do if it rains during your class? Move the class into the tents of course. Lunch consisted of grilled cheese and tomato soup, always a classic on a rainy day. The afternoon was split between sailing and a trip to the rifle range. Funny thing about sailing, it's not much fun with no wind. Those classes were canceled due to lack of wind. There were also 13 Scouts that went up to Flintlock today for some added adventures. Four scouts went to the Challenge Outpost, and nine went to the Tree house for an overnight stay. Swimming was after the storms passed, some of the scouts had to swim in their clothes and create floatation devices out of their clothes. I was always told to change my clothes before going into the lake not after...... Diner tonight was a big hot steaming plate of s#%*!!!, oops sorry about that, I meant to type spaghetti, my keys must have gotten stuck. Diner was tasty as always with sauce, meatballs and fresh bread. This evening around 9:00 is the troop bonfire, this baby is going to be big.... again.... and since it rained today, they can make it even bigger right?