5 Minute blogs with tips on camping, the outdoors, and Scout Advancement.
1- Most building codes have SCIENCE behind them. Let me share what I dealt with. The INVERTED GENIUS that built this house put water lines between the house & the detached workshop about 6″ deep underground. On dark cold winters, the “frost line” here in this part of North Carolina is 12″ deep. That means … Read more
1- Are you stagnate in your Scouting Advancement during this CoVid event? Welllllllllll? Do Something! If nothing else, ask for help. 2- Learn the name of a tree, flower, shrub, or plant at least one-a-day. It is the easiest when the plant is flowering. Do you know the difference between White & Red Oaks and … Read more
Think: When the winds of change die down, and politicians & thieves become honest; we will have looked past them all to see the truth. 1- A bit of personal philosophy. Beware of any & everyone who tries to capitalize on this situation. Let us all-weather this “storm” with grace & gratitude. 2- I believe … Read more
1- A few days ago I asked you to go outside & log everything you observed that is not man-made. Now let’s throw a twist into that. Go outside at night and observe and log everything not man-made. Take at least 30 mins of observation time. Can you name the bird calls that you hear? … Read more
1- I talked about a schedule already. Here are some more of Scott Kelly’s thoughts: “And don’t forget to include in your schedule a consistent bedtime. NASA scientists closely study astronauts’ sleep when we are in space, and they have found that quality of sleep relates to cognition, mood, and interpersonal relations — all essential … Read more