Wednesday 7/21/2010
Weather: High 85, Low 63, heavy early evening rains
Pancakes, bacon and fresh fruit for breakfast.
The boys are now into the swing of things and following breakfast they make way to their tents to prepare it for tent inspections. Failing a tent inspection can result in cleaning dishes after the meals - no boy wants KP duty
For all the boys taking the Forestry badge, the day begins with a small hike. We are lead on this hike by one of the park rangers; Bill Grout. Ranger Bill has worked in the Wellington State Park for 41 years and his knowledge of the local woods is impressive.
After the hike, regular classes resume with everyone enjoying the great weather.
Here is DJ teaching Dan and Antonio how to row.
This one of the many second period classes underway on this sunny morning.
30 seconds after this picture was taken,
Jordan spotted a Bald Eagle flying off over the point in the background of this picture.
Lunch was burgers and dogs with chips and watermelon on the side.
Matt is giving a talk to the rest of his Public Speaking class.
The weather again looks like it could be working against us. Sculptured Rocks is out again - so we decide to arrange an afternoon of tubing. Everyone headed over to the islands North Beach and we got two motor boats running. Our large outboard was used and the speedboat pulled a double tube. Everyone got a turn and those who stuck around long enough could go for a second shot.
By the time dinner was over the weather was looking pretty fowl. The wind was kicking up the water and soon the rain came in too. Unsecured tent flaps lead to wet sleeping bags again and another off-island trip to dry the bags. The boys played more checkers, cards and board games before lights-out
