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How do I Geocache?

4/2/2015

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So, you want to geocache, but you don't really know what that means?  Here's the answer and a couple more Geocaching videos.  Happy hunting!
Some Cool Geocaches
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Cookies

12/19/2014

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As part of "Cooking Month", the Scouts have been learning some cooking skills.  At the December 15th meeting, they decided to combine those skills with a bit of service, and make some cookies for the Mansfield Police.  They toiled hard in the kitchen, and came up with many dozens of delicious treats., which they promptly delivered to the police station (still warm - yum!)  You can find the recipes of the cookies they made below..

cookie_recipes.pdf
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Uniform Inspection Sheet

9/18/2014

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Are you wearing your uniform properly?  Are all those patches in the right place?  Where do I put those merit badges that I just earned?  Am I allowed to wear my Scout shirt untucked (answer=no)?  Is the Scout Handbook part of my uniform?
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Check out the uniform inspection sheet (below) to find most of your answers.  You'll never know when this info might be handy.  Be prepared!

For more information on uniforming, patch placement, insignia placement, etc, check out the BSA's
Insignia Guide
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 Trucker's Hitch by Ylvis

9/17/2014

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Those of you who have completed the Kayaking merit badge will fully understand this song and knot. 
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Uses for a Scout Neckerchief - 1940's style

5/27/2014

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The 1940 edition of the Scout Handbook has a wealth of information.  The authors even tried to list all the uses for a Scout neckerchief.  They came up with 56 different uses.  Can you think of more?

Notes:
1. We advise against using #12 and #13 on the "Scouting" side, except in an extreme emergency, nowadays.

2. In case you don't know what a "tump" line is, you just have to use your head.

3. We also advise getting into a boat that requires #7 on the "Scouting" side.

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Whipping Rope

3/6/2014

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A rope walks into a Starbucks. The barista says, “We don’t serve ropes in here.” The rope walks outside, ties a knot in the middle of his body, brushes out the strands at the bottom and heads back into the bar. The bartista says, “Aren’t you the rope I just threw out of here?” The rope replies, “No, I’m a frayed knot.”

Only YOU can help prevent frayed knots! Always whip or fuse your rope to prevent unraveling!

Learn the right way to whip a rope by watching the video below.   You can also find the same info in your Scout Handbook.

Thanks to JD of fusionknots.com for posting this. 



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Topographic Map Symbols

3/4/2014

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Ever wonder what all those funny symbols are on a map?  Can you tell the difference between a footbridge and a train bridge?  How about a swamp versus a pond? 

If you need to learn, or just need a little refresher, The US Geological Service (USGS) has a great guide for you.

USGS Topographic Map Symbols


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