Divine Lunacy

We had our first philmont shake down this weekend—It sucked… I mean… Talk about detail. We’re all at least 3^rd year scouts… Personally, I’m on my eighth year and working towards a gold palm. Needless to say, I didn’t need to be trained in the art of using a backpacking stove. I’ve been using stoves for years, I think I can handle it, but nevertheless, I had to demonstrate my stove pumping abilities. As if anyone can’t do that… Furthermore, I’ve learned that one must position the pot EXACTLY in the center of the stove. Don’t worry if you find this two hard—your spotters which must be positioned ninety degrees apart will help you line everything up. Don’t forget to light the match BEFORE turning the gas on. ( I never do that!! ). I would be remiss if I didn’t remind you to keep your head down and away when lighting the stove… Come on!!! I’ll risk blowing my head off with a backpacking stove if I do so choose. After the oohh so exiting stove demo, we were forced into a group stretching session… Before you leave after a break, always remember to say: “Is anyone NOT ready?”…

The rest of that campout was pretty good… Aside from the fact that Mr. B comandeered the campout. He apparently has the right to “steal” any campout he wishes. Against the better wishes of the PLC and everyone that matters he stomped on our biking plans and made us backpack! I brought my bike anyway though… Did some pretty sweet stoppies…

SAT scores came out today. I did pretty well although I am quite depressed with my math score; The questions are easy, I know I can do better than I did. It is just a matter of paying attention to detail. ( The score report will be out in two days… I can’t wait to laugh at all of my stupid mistakes. ). Anyway… I got: 590 CR, 600 W, 670 M, for a combined score of 1860. I’ll be retesting again in the September. I WILL do better. ( I feel like some kind of craaazy perfectionist )

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