[Troop 68] ARROW!

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Hi Folks,
 
           Seems a long  time since I've pecked out one of these 
quarterlies. You'd expect I would have  learned to actually type by now (using more 
than one finger).   Nope.
 
            May 15,  16, and 17 found us on the western edge of a vast 
encampment, teeming, seething  and throbbing with Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and 
Scouters of all  stripes. CONN-JAM '09 at the Orange Fairgrounds seemed to  
literally overflow with all manner of activities and exhibits. Archery, BB  
gun range, model planes. monkey bridge, mini-golf, arrowhead napping, rope  
making, blacksmithing, SCUBA, kayaking and much more, not to mention the  
really big evening show, which began with a talented and truly tenacious  Cub 
musician. A wonderful time was had by all.
 
            Old Mine  Park was the scene on June 5th, 6th and 7th for Pack 
468's annual picnic. The  weather was fine and everyone left with a smile.
 
              Boston and the Freedom Trail was the destination for this 
years summer trip on  July 5th, 6th and 7th. We camped on one of many islands 
in Boston  harbor (a very impressive recreational system) and rode a 
succession of  ferries back and forth.The island Rangers kept the Youth busy with  
tideline campfires that included area lore and ghost stories. A hike around  
the island introduced the boys to island flora, fauna and shellfisha.  
Fireworks from multiple compass points lit up the night sky on the 4th and 5th'.  
Freedom Trail stops included Old Ironsides, Bunker Hill, Paul Reveres  
House, Faneuil Hall, Old State House, City Hall and Boston Commons.  Mini-golf 
topped off the trip home. Kudos to the Rapillo family for arranging a  very 
satisfying and educational trip.
 
               August 2nd thru the 9th was Yawgoog, theme "Under The Sea". 
The boys (and  adults) had an entire week of perfect weather to pursue 
myriad opportunities for  fun and advancement. Boating, Hiking (the Hiker of 
Yawgoog segment  was awarded to not a few scouts), Swimming, High and Low Ropes, 
COPE  (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience), Any Merit Badge You 
Desire,  Consumption of All Manner Of Food, Scavenger Hunt, Themed Food  Offering, 
Fishing, Root Beer Floats, Island Overnight (including an  artful and 
entertaining rowing exhibition by Mr. Rapillo), HAT  (Handicapped Awareness 
Trail), Swim Carnival and, of course, the Really Big  Show. Sunday included 
Breakfast, Religious Services(a Scout is Reverent),  the Really Big Mass Parade 
and a huge tire induced dust cloud signaling the mass  exodus of tired, 
happy, well-advanced campers.
 
                 That's All, Folks. Next month, Camp Pomperaug. A new 
frontier.
 
                 Al Terry, ASM
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