These are some pretty cool ideas... http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/camping-hacks-that-are-borderline-genius
The Scouting triangle: Remove one side, and the movement can’t function
An excellent representation of what it takes to create and maintain a healthy Scouting unit.
A visit to Hardees
Today I was near a Hardee's restaurant during lunchtime and I realized that it has been several years since I've been to one for something other than breakfast (they have pretty darned good biscuits and gravy). I think the last burger I had there was during the menu reduction period of the late 90s/early 2000s... Continue Reading →
Wood Badge – complete!
I received word this past Saturday from my Wood Badge Scoutmaster that my ticket was approved and that I've officially completed the Application Phase of the Wood Badge experience! I was sitting in a Cub Advancement session with my son when I received the message. It hit me immediately how appropriate it was that I... Continue Reading →
Wood Badge – The finish line is in sight!
I have submitted the completion information for my 5th and final Wood Badge ticket goal a couple of days ago. My Troop Guide has already passed it along to the ASM to look at so now it's a waiting game to find out if my ticket is approved. After all of the work of the... Continue Reading →
Wood Badge progress – 3 down, 2 to go
I have submitted 3 of my 5 ticket items for approval so far. So far I have heard that the first one is approved and the other two are being reviewed (the email for the second one was missed by my Troop Guide so that has delayed that, oops!). I have a draft of the... Continue Reading →
Snow in Bloomington
http://www.weareiu.com/blog/stories-from-iu-students-and-alumni/the-beauty-of-a-snowy-campus I came across the above story earlier today and it made me wax philosophical about my time in Bloomington. One of the little things he mentions is one of the sounds that will forever stick with me: the sound of snow hitting the dead leaves in the trees. To this day, when I hear... Continue Reading →
Pork and beef living in perfect harmony
We went to Jim 'n Nick's for Father's Day supper this year. If you live near a location, stop what you're doing, bookmark this page, and drive down there and enjoy a meal...I'll wait for you to get back. Welcome back! Is that not be best BBQ you've ever had? I figured that I needed... Continue Reading →
Firehouse King’s Hawaiian Pork & Slaw sandwich
I tried the new King's Hawaiian Pork & Slaw sandwich at Firehouse last night and all I can say is that if this sandwich is indicative of Hawaiian-style BBQ sandwiches, I now know the first place I'll be visiting if I ever visit Hawaii... ...and it will not be a Hawaiian BBQ stand! The picture... Continue Reading →
Recruiting your own problems
The other day I was listening to the Big Ten media day speeches from the Leaders division (really, what is up with those names?) and while waiting for Coach Kevin Wilson to speak I listened to Wisconsin's coach Bret Bielema. He was an absolute pleasure to listen to. I sensed a passion for the game... Continue Reading →
White Noise 