5 Minute blogs with tips on camping, the outdoors, and Scout Advancement.
1- Do you carry a mirror with you when camping? Can you make a mirror or reflective surface from your knowledge and supplies at hand? The reason that I ask the question is to acknowledge that a signal mirror is probably one of the most useful and least used items in a survival situation. A: … Read more
Sharpening an axe or hatchet with a hand file. Part II. Notes and thoughts before we get started: I was taught to file at 90 degrees from the bit/blade of the axe. I will show you below a better and safer method. There are several methods of sharpening an axe – this one below is … Read more
1- Sharpening an axe or hatchet with a hand file. Simple enough – just file away till you get the axe sharp. But let’s take a more in-depth look and refine our technique with knowledge, skills, and practice. I will break this down into 2 Sit. Reps. First the history and foundation information. 2- Back … Read more
1- I am looking for an artist &/or photographer to help me design a logo. The website is using WordPress which I am learning bit-by-bit. I could use some pictures from campouts, campfires, Scouts in general. 2- Here are a couple of weather tips that I have learned over the years. When you hear a … Read more
1- I want to recommend another book for reading. Thunder Below! by Eugene B Fluckey. He was the Captain of the Submarine Barb during WW II. He had an opportunity to sabotage a train. His criteria for choosing the saboteur squad was: ” My secret criteria were: first, no married men, except Hatfield; second, members … Read more
“I don’t think anyone expected that when we changed the clocks we’d go from Eastern Standard Time to the Twilight Zone.” Pandemic Humor? 1- Ever rode a bike? What safety precautions do you take? Here is a link to Google Docs with a more complete and downloadable list; Biking Safety Check List. Helmet, Ride single … Read more
1- Saturday I was building a section of retaining wall out of “Castle Block”. Each solid concrete block weighs about 45 lbs. The first course of block is installed at the shoe sole level. And the first course imperfections will multiply as the wall gets taller. So they must be level in X & Y … Read more
I will keep putting posers out there. Doable questions for Scouts. The ones that take smart Scout Answers. 1- Parallel Circuits: R1 & R2 are in a circuit parallel to each other. Because both components are connected directly to the voltage source, the voltage across them will be the same. This voltage will … Read more
1- Let me share Scout Masters and Troop Committee Chair’s comments: “The main idea, as I see it, is to encourage the scout to pick an area of advancement that they want or need. Many of the merit badges that are required have items that can be done over time. Examples are Personal … Read more
1- The business end of the axe, in totality, is called the Head. The Bit is the cutting part and has sub parts called the Toe & the Heel. The Beard of the axe is between the Heel and the shoulder of the handle. The Eye is where the handle comes through the top of … Read more