The troop continued its practice of making good time. The bus pulled out of the hotel parking lot at 8:50 this morning. John and I did not get out of bed until 7:30. Still, that was more than enough…
2011.01.16 We Survived A 24 Hour Winter Campout!
Brrrrrr…It got down to Minus 2 officially last night. I didn’t sleep very well, but it wasn’t the cold. In fact, my sleeping bag kept me quite warm all night. I simply do not appear capable of getting comfortable…
2011.01.15 North Wind: 24 Hours of Winter Camping
I was awakened by the sounds of one of the Dads in my room singing “Oh What A Beautiful Morning, Oh What A Beautiful Day” at 6:45. Surprisingly, the rest of the room did not chime in and sing…
2011.01.14 Mall Of America and Camp Arrival
The alarm woke me up at 6:45. My roommate, Mike, was already up & showered. After a quick shower of my own, we made our way to the hotel restaurant for breakfast. One of the amenities offered at our…
2011.01.13 Oklahoma to Minnesota By The Clock
8:00am It’s not too late, you know. I could develop a sudden stomach ache, or 48 hour bug. What lies ahead is only going to be the coldest experience of my life: 24 hours camping outdoors in Minnesota with…