Monthly Archives: August 2010

Party Time

Posted on August 23, 2010 by abperrone

these guys go on to do great things and I have no doubt the 2010 batch will turn out just as well. Continue reading →

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What’s a Rocker

Posted on August 5, 2010 by abperrone

One incentive to get the guys to stop patch trading and get out to all the different Jamboree areas is the idea of earning rockers by getting a passport-like booklet stamped at various activites. The 2005 rockers were simply the … Continue reading →

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It’s not over until the truck’s unpacked!

Posted on August 5, 2010 by abperrone

I was awakened from a sound sleep by a message from our commissioner that a thunderstorm was rolling in. Continue reading →

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Being Prepared

Posted on August 4, 2010 by abperrone

We all know that Scouting is all about preparedness. That’s why we arranged makeshift shelters to protect us and our gear from dew or rain. We were all bedded down and comfy when the Commissioner phoned all the Scoutmasters at … Continue reading →

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Winding Down

Posted on August 4, 2010 by abperrone

The final day of the 2010 National Scout Jamboree was bittersweet because the badges and activities and patch trading came to an end. The adult leaders decided to cook breakfast and dinner for the troop; partly as a demonstration, partly … Continue reading →

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Hardworking Trinidadians

Posted on August 2, 2010 by abperrone

The Trinidad & Tobago Steel Band have had 5 performances during this jamboree making them the hardest working “guests” at this event!  They have trucked here and there, often on short notice with cheerfulness and good spirits. We have made … Continue reading →

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Worship Choices

Posted on August 1, 2010 by abperrone

We strongly encouraged all Scouts to attend worship this morning. I heard guys planning to go to Methodist, Lutheran, Christian Scientists, Muslim, and generic Protestant.

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So much to tell

Posted on August 1, 2010 by abperrone

What a busy day! This one was a biggie for visitors and families, troops, venture crews, and cubs were all over the place. I slept in a bit by the breakfast took longer to make (French toast and Bacon) so … Continue reading →

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