On Saturday, May 23, we'll be participating in the annual flag placement at Marietta National Cemetery. It's moving tribute to America's fallen soldiers, including people from wars reaching back to the Civil War. I hope to see you there.
Uniformed Scouts - that means Class As - will be given flags to place in front of each grave; then step back and salute the flag and the grave. Each scout who participates will receive a
community service patch, provided by the National Memorial Day Association of Georgia.
Registration begins at 8:00 am at the cemetery entrance, located at 500 Washington Ave., Marietta, GA. Look for the Pack 797 sign. A brief program will begin at 8:30 am and concludes with the placement of the flags. There is no registration fee. Parking is available at the Cobb County Main Library, which is across the street from the cemetery.
It will be over by 10 a.m.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
GT Baseball Details
Here are the details for the GT vs. FSU baseball game for Wolf Den 4 – Pack 797 – this Friday, 5/8/09:
- Have the kids in their “Class A” uniforms with shirts tucked in and scarves on (for when they are on TV)!
- Everyone should arrive by 5:00pm for the 7:00pm game.
- Meet at the Will Call Ticket Window which is by the main entrance to the stadium.
- The Will Call window will NOT be open, but I will be there at 5:00pm sharp with tickets in hand.
- We will tour the press box and meet our announcers – Wes Durham & Randy Carroll
- If the locker-room is descent, we may get to see where the players get ready for the game.
- We will then, as a group, walk out to the production truck and see the production team preparing for the telecast.
- We will grab a hot dog and drink and head to our seats before 7:00pm.
- During the game, I can walk one or two at a time out to the truck to see the production in action.
- The kids should bring their baseball gloves for foul balls and any autographs they might get.
- If they have any signs, they should be big, bold, colorful, and easy to read – the network is SportSouth (not Fox).
- We will designate an early inning for the kids to wave at a camera and be on TV.
- Game could last until 10:00pm, so everyone should feel free to leave at any time.
Some notes regarding the teams and the game:
- GT is 2nd in the Coastal Division in the ACC – 9th in the country
- for GT: Luke Murton is their big hitter right now – batting .394 with 15 HRs
- FSU is 1st in the Atlantic Division – 16th in the country
- for FSU: Mike McGee is their big hitter – batting .366 with 14 HRs
- This is a very good rivalry – should be a good game.
Here is who I have included:
Reynolds - one Cub, two adults
Arasin - one Cub, one adult
Anderson - one Cub, one other boy, one adult
Francis - one Cub, two adults
> We have a total of 12 tickets, so we have room for one more.
Parking is available on the street all around Russ Chandler Stadium.
With the 14th Street Bridge under construction, the directions you might look up may not work.
Basically, it is the corner of 5th and Fowler - http://gtalumni.org/map/
Traffic downtown on Fridays is pretty rough.
My cell number is 770-789-9622.
- Have the kids in their “Class A” uniforms with shirts tucked in and scarves on (for when they are on TV)!
- Everyone should arrive by 5:00pm for the 7:00pm game.
- Meet at the Will Call Ticket Window which is by the main entrance to the stadium.
- The Will Call window will NOT be open, but I will be there at 5:00pm sharp with tickets in hand.
- We will tour the press box and meet our announcers – Wes Durham & Randy Carroll
- If the locker-room is descent, we may get to see where the players get ready for the game.
- We will then, as a group, walk out to the production truck and see the production team preparing for the telecast.
- We will grab a hot dog and drink and head to our seats before 7:00pm.
- During the game, I can walk one or two at a time out to the truck to see the production in action.
- The kids should bring their baseball gloves for foul balls and any autographs they might get.
- If they have any signs, they should be big, bold, colorful, and easy to read – the network is SportSouth (not Fox).
- We will designate an early inning for the kids to wave at a camera and be on TV.
- Game could last until 10:00pm, so everyone should feel free to leave at any time.
Some notes regarding the teams and the game:
- GT is 2nd in the Coastal Division in the ACC – 9th in the country
- for GT: Luke Murton is their big hitter right now – batting .394 with 15 HRs
- FSU is 1st in the Atlantic Division – 16th in the country
- for FSU: Mike McGee is their big hitter – batting .366 with 14 HRs
- This is a very good rivalry – should be a good game.
Here is who I have included:
Reynolds - one Cub, two adults
Arasin - one Cub, one adult
Anderson - one Cub, one other boy, one adult
Francis - one Cub, two adults
> We have a total of 12 tickets, so we have room for one more.
Parking is available on the street all around Russ Chandler Stadium.
With the 14th Street Bridge under construction, the directions you might look up may not work.
Basically, it is the corner of 5th and Fowler - http://gtalumni.org/map/
Traffic downtown on Fridays is pretty rough.
My cell number is 770-789-9622.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Future Senators of America
Here also are several pictures from our trip to tour the State Capitol building and to visit State Sen. Chip Rogers.Thanks to Hammond Reynolds and Chantelle Noble for coming along.
I did not take a picture of the two-headed calf, so you'll have to go yourself one day if you want to see it.
In this image, we are talking with our tour guide in the Rotunda.
After the tour, we got a private chat with State Sen. Chip Rogers, who represents part of Cobb County, including our area.
Notice Cole in the first seat.
Here's the den with Sen. Rogers.
And below are pictures of most of the boys making very Senator-like faces.
Yorktown Fotos
At long last, some long awaited images from our trip to the Yorktown.
The Yorktown is in the background, while members of the den are in the foreground. I believe Keith is reciting lines from Apocalypse Now.
The first thing we did was check into our luxurious accommodations. Four racks high, about 22 inches apart and a few inches shorter than your average Hammond Reynolds.
The ladies who came along on this trip fared much better, according to rumors, staying in the Chief Petty Officers quarters with private bunks.
Some people thought it was a great idea ...
... while a few wondered what they had gotten themselves into.
After checking into the boat, we boarded a ferry to Ft. Sumter, which is in more less the condition the Union Army left it in following the war. It's basically a pile of rocks. This image is taken from the top of a concrete battery installed during WWII to hold really big guns.
And here are a couple of intrepid Cubs posing next to a Civil War era cannon. It's cool.
And here are a couple of intrepid Cubs posing next to a Civil War era cannon. It's cool.
Same Scouts, different gun.
They had a flight simulator. Raise your hand if it made you hurl!
And after a day on board the ship, everybody was ready for a little shore leave. Fire up the jeep, I'm outta here. Bears are a Different Animal
Now that all the boys have received their Wolf badges, we're ready to start thinking about earning our Bears. I'm sure you're a little Cub Scouted out, but the long car and airplane rides are a good time to get some of the work done. Or, how's this one: "Mom, I'm bored."
Keith Anderson and I have already started planning next year's program and I think its going to be a good one. We are going to earn our Bears, some arrow points, the Whittlin' Chip and the Leave No Trace award on environmental awareness, plus build (at least start) some righteous Pinewood Derby Cars. Plus I updated the blog with a new image.
Earning the Bear is different than earning the Wolf. To understand what to expect, you need to read this message. The Bear program is designed to give boys a chance to explore their interests. While Wolves complete 12 of 12 requirements, Bears must complete 12 of a possible 24 requirements.
Naturally, there is a twist. The requirements are broken into four sections, each with a specific number that must be finished. Each boy must complete just 1 of the 2 "God" requirements, 3 of the 5 "Country" requirements, 4 of the 6 "Family" requirements and 4 of the 11 Self requirements.
Like this last year, we are going to do a lot of the work in den meetings but not all of it. Keith and I have decided we will tackle 8 achievements in den meetings, leaving 4 for you to do at home. There will also be some homework, just as there was last year.
Here are the ones we'll tackle at Den Meetings:
#6 - Take Care of Your Planet (some of you have already completed part of this one)
#7 - Law Enforcement is a Big Job
#12 - Family Outdoor Adventures
#13 - Saving Well Spending Well
#14 - Ride Right (we've done most of this one already!)
#19 - Shavings and Chips
#23 - Sports, Sports, Sports (you'll love the homework assignment on this one)
#24 - Be a Leader
Shavings and Chips (#19) is about using a pocket knife safely and completing it includes earning the Whittlin' Chip, a pocket card. I'm planning to do this in January or early February. I'm also planning to give my boys pocket knives for Christmas. It's also worth noting that pocket knives aren't allowed on Pack camping trips, or in airports.
We'll see you a couple of more times this year and Keith and I are always around if you have questions.
Keith Anderson and I have already started planning next year's program and I think its going to be a good one. We are going to earn our Bears, some arrow points, the Whittlin' Chip and the Leave No Trace award on environmental awareness, plus build (at least start) some righteous Pinewood Derby Cars. Plus I updated the blog with a new image.
Earning the Bear is different than earning the Wolf. To understand what to expect, you need to read this message. The Bear program is designed to give boys a chance to explore their interests. While Wolves complete 12 of 12 requirements, Bears must complete 12 of a possible 24 requirements.
Naturally, there is a twist. The requirements are broken into four sections, each with a specific number that must be finished. Each boy must complete just 1 of the 2 "God" requirements, 3 of the 5 "Country" requirements, 4 of the 6 "Family" requirements and 4 of the 11 Self requirements.
Like this last year, we are going to do a lot of the work in den meetings but not all of it. Keith and I have decided we will tackle 8 achievements in den meetings, leaving 4 for you to do at home. There will also be some homework, just as there was last year.
Here are the ones we'll tackle at Den Meetings:
#6 - Take Care of Your Planet (some of you have already completed part of this one)
#7 - Law Enforcement is a Big Job
#12 - Family Outdoor Adventures
#13 - Saving Well Spending Well
#14 - Ride Right (we've done most of this one already!)
#19 - Shavings and Chips
#23 - Sports, Sports, Sports (you'll love the homework assignment on this one)
#24 - Be a Leader
Shavings and Chips (#19) is about using a pocket knife safely and completing it includes earning the Whittlin' Chip, a pocket card. I'm planning to do this in January or early February. I'm also planning to give my boys pocket knives for Christmas. It's also worth noting that pocket knives aren't allowed on Pack camping trips, or in airports.
We'll see you a couple of more times this year and Keith and I are always around if you have questions.
Den Campout June 6-7
We are squared away to do an overnight camp out at McFarlane Nature Park on June 6-7. McFarlane Nature Park is an 11.5 acre park off Paper Mill Road, just a few minutes from where you live.
Here's a vague plan, so I'm definitely open to suggestions. Have lunch at home then come on over to the park. We'll set up camp, play some frisbee and work on a belt loop, maybe the one for mathmatics. Cook up a little hobo stew for dinner, followed by campfire stories and sack out by 10 p.m. (No kidding, the camp is surrounded by a neighborhood.) In the morning, we'll send the kids over the the neighbors to rustle up some eggs for breakfast, then pack up. At that point, we'll hike over to Sope Creek, have a simple lunch on the ruins and be home in time to watch the Braves game.
I'm looking forward to it. Let me know if you're going.
Here's a vague plan, so I'm definitely open to suggestions. Have lunch at home then come on over to the park. We'll set up camp, play some frisbee and work on a belt loop, maybe the one for mathmatics. Cook up a little hobo stew for dinner, followed by campfire stories and sack out by 10 p.m. (No kidding, the camp is surrounded by a neighborhood.) In the morning, we'll send the kids over the the neighbors to rustle up some eggs for breakfast, then pack up. At that point, we'll hike over to Sope Creek, have a simple lunch on the ruins and be home in time to watch the Braves game.
I'm looking forward to it. Let me know if you're going.
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