...being a blog by the Wood Badge Scribbler chronicling the Wood Badge Training Course NE-3-188, hosted by the Otschodela Council BSA, Oneonta, NY. August 21-23 and September 18-20. Disclaimer: No Wood Badge critters were harmed during the making of this blog.
No one can pass through life, any more than he can pass through a bit of country, without leaving tracks behind, and those tracks may often be helpful to those coming after him in finding their way. - BP
Good News! We Are On Gilwell Spirit Webring!
This blog is now part of the Gilwell Spirit Webring! Scroll down to the NavBar at the bottom of this page, click on "Ring Hub," then click on 18 more like-minded sites. Catch the Gilwell spirit as you surf in circles around the ethernet! Oh, Happy Land!
More Good News! We Are Also On Scouting Webring!
The WB Scribbler finally learned over the holidays how to post a new webring link, and now we are up on the Scouting Webring too, surfing the internet ethers with the best Scouting sites around the world! We're so happy with ourselves, we plan to take our favorite Wood Badge critter (Eagle) to lunch and celebrate!
A Wood Badge Scribbler's Welcome
We are pleased to present here a blog by the Wood Badge Scribbler, a.k.a. Donald Tuttle, humble Assistant Scribe of the Wood Badge Course NE-3-188, held at Henderson Scout Reservation, August 21-23 and September 18-20, 2009.
In this blog we intend to explore the history and lore and philosophy of the 21st Century Wood Badge program, provide a forum for the staff and participants of our course, and hopefully make it interesting and fun to read!
--Donald Tuttle
In this blog we intend to explore the history and lore and philosophy of the 21st Century Wood Badge program, provide a forum for the staff and participants of our course, and hopefully make it interesting and fun to read!
--Donald Tuttle
“The spirit is there in every boy; it has to be discovered and brought to light.” –BP
Gilwell Weather or Not Forecasters' Association
The Gilwell Weather or Not Forecasters' Association has asked that the following standing weather forecast be posted on our blogsite. To this request, we have complied, see below:
Standing Weather Forecast for Gilwell Ground Zero (Henderson Scout Reservation, Maryland, NY)
We have checked with our weather supplier, and are happy to announce there will be a generous supply of various kinds of weather available for the duration of the course. If the weather you are experiencing at the moment is not to your liking, please wait a minute or two until it changes before you start complaining!
A wide range of temperatures will be available, and precipitation is guaranteed, if only in the showerhouse.
Remember: "It never rains at Crumhorn, but if you can't see your hand in front of your face, it might just be a heavy dew!"
Standing Weather Forecast for Gilwell Ground Zero (Henderson Scout Reservation, Maryland, NY)
We have checked with our weather supplier, and are happy to announce there will be a generous supply of various kinds of weather available for the duration of the course. If the weather you are experiencing at the moment is not to your liking, please wait a minute or two until it changes before you start complaining!
A wide range of temperatures will be available, and precipitation is guaranteed, if only in the showerhouse.
Remember: "It never rains at Crumhorn, but if you can't see your hand in front of your face, it might just be a heavy dew!"
“A boy carries out suggestions more wholeheartedly when he understands their aim."–BP
42.52 N, 74.89 W
Gilwell Ground Zero
(Henderson S.R, NY)
Gilwell Ground Zero
(Henderson S.R, NY)
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