25 Uses For A Black Trash Bag
These are ideas, mostly found around the web. If you have ideas to add to this list, please leave them as comments below. Poncho Trash Bag tarp Shelter (tube tent, lkean to, or even like a tarp folded over a rope to make upside down “v”) Stuff Sack Keep sleeping bag dry (stuff sleeping bag inside of trash bag) Make a clean or protective suite Table Cloth (cut flat and lay on table) Washing Machine (put some cloth in bag, with some water and... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-07-06Outdoor Drinks
What is the best drinks to have while on outdoor adventures. The natural choice for hydration is water. It hydrates better than any other liquid, both before and during exercise. Water tends to be less expensive and more available than any other drink. While some people prefer the taste of water over other drinks, most people find it relatively bland and will stop drinking water before becoming fully hydrated. Water is the best, but... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-07-01You Know You Are A Scouter If …
1.You ware your uniform, scout polo / t-shirts more then anything else 2.You have a survival kit in your car 3.Your son is like “But dad can't I go too. You go to 5 meetings a week and I only go to one. Come on its no fair.” Then gives you cute puppy dog eyes he knows you can't resist. 4.You can rattle off all the Scout Ranks, Scout Law, and Scout Promise in... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-06-29Fuzzy and Scout June 2010
Hi all, Fuzzy and Scout here, due to an error (or rather someone not telling us the newsletter would be sent) you had to miss us last month. (growl)But well we are here again and ready to tell you about an awesome adventure we had at a great spot. We went to a great lake that Scott from Insanescouter showed us, it was a nice mountain lake with loads of trees around it and... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-06-29The Scout Law For Camp Staff
This was recently shared on a Scouting mailing list and I thought you all might enjoy it so I created this blog post for you all... THE SCOUT LAW AS IT APPLIES TO CAMP STAFF The principles set forth in the Scout Oath and Law are the principles that guide every program at any camp. Camp staff members become heroes, role models and prime motivators of Scouts and leaders as they live out the Scout... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-06-268 Scouting Movies
Follow Me, Boys In my opinion, this is the best Scouting movie ever made. I use to watch this movie all the time as I had a copy as a kid and now have a DVD copy. Summary from IMDb... Lem Siddons is part of a traveling band who has a dream of becoming a lawyer. Deciding to settle down, he finds a job as a stockboy in the general store of a small town. Trying... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-06-24
Gear Pods
I was recently watching a youtube video on GearPods which I thought I would share with you. The jist of it is you get stackable plastic containers that hold a variety of different items including: first aid kit, survival kit, shelter, emergency rations, and small emergency stove. Each container has a label on it to help you remember what it contains. The pods can come prefilled or empty and you can get all sorts... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-06-22InsaneScouter - Campfire Grill Contest
I was recently talking to my friend Tom at http://CampfireGrill.com. He decided not to only become a InsaneScouter sponsor but to also give away three of his awesome grills.This is how the give away is going to work... There will be a first, second and third prize. Open only to registered InsaneScouter users. If you are not already a user sign up now! The three winners will be announced in the August newsletter.Now the meat... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-06-06Memorial Day, Please remember those who are and have served
My father was part of the Greatest Generation and served in WWII. Please take the time this weekend to remember all who are serving and have made the ultimate sacrafice. We would not be able to have the freedoms we have now and be able to be the Scouters we are today. I hope you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend, I know my family will and will take the time to remember.As always we have... [More]
By: Steve O'Connor On: 2010-05-28Scouter's Prayer
My Grandmother was a Den Leader and active in Scouting. When she died my sister typed up this poem for my dad. My sister thinks it was written in the 50's or 60's.... enjoy ...Scouter’s Prayer (For Devine Guidance) By Mary Jane RobertsonO Father of every nation Lord of all creation, Gentle spirit who enters in Forgive us for our sin Wise thou art and tender too, On earth these things are far and few.... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2010-05-19