Monday evening after dinner, we were hit by a thunderstorm. We were all comfortable and dry under our camp picnic shelter. With the lanterns blazing, the Scouts got back to their Risk game, while Mattiece, Chip, and I played three-person solitaire. (Look out for Mattiece. He's quite a good player!)
The rain definitely cooled things off. On Tuesday morning the boys are in the groove and know the Camp Durant routine: flag-raising ceremony and breakfast at 7:45; tidy up the camp for inspection and off to the first merit badge classes from 9-12; lunch at 12:15; free-time; classes from 2-4; flag-lowering assembly and dinner at 6pm; after-dinner activities and then bed.
Before and after each meal, a pair of Scouts serve as waiters. They set our table before meals, and clean up after meals.
Here is a photo of our campsite, Loblolly.
We sleep in the traditional BSA canvas, wall tents resting on wooden platforms with cots. Two cots per tent.
Each campsite has its own showerhouse. Three individual bathrooms on one side, and three individual showers on the other side.
Each bathroom and shower is designed for one occupant and has its own door. (Pretty fancy!) On the opposite ends are wash sinks and urinals.
What are the leaders up to? Well, Chip is often in his hammock reading.
Greg had a nice nap this afternoon. His excuse: resting up for the big staff-Scoutmaster softball game this evening!
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Awesome!
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