A cool day at Valley Pines, followed by a cold night. Several Life scouts braved the elements to sleep under the stars around the campfire, and many other scouts kept warm in tents. A few found the cold too much to take and opted for the cabin in the middle of the night.
Food was cooked by all scouts on an open fire, and included meats, potatoes and corn, pancakes, eggs and bacon, many soups, and some dutch oven work, producing cornbread and chocolate chip muffins.
When we arrived at Valley Pines there were two immediate priorities - removal of a few broken limbs from the road, and removal of hanging trees that broke over the winter. Another dilemma - lack of firewood. Thankfully Mr. Kelley brought along a splitter, and the wood that was prepared in the fall near the old campfire circle was able to be split and stacked with help from the scouts and adults, including Mr. Chase, Mr. Stronach, Mr. Keenan, and Mr. Kelley. Mr Schneider helped us with the large pine tree that broke off near the pump, and Mr. Wallace came late in the day with coffee and a smile to join us for dinner.
After the work was done and the winter wreckage was cleared, and the logs split and stacked, it was apparent we have enough wood for the season.
Scouts who spent the night were up and out by 8 AM.
Thanks to all who attended for their good cheer. Fun was had by all!
Our next campout is April 16th, and celebrates 100 years of scouting for our troop. This will be the first campout with newly crossed over scouts.
Some photos are below.
