Sometime, shorts and a tee shirt are not the correct atier for whitewater rafting
Some people hate the fall. The turning of the leaves and the cooling temperatures causes them to long for the lush greens and long, warm days of summer.
I’m not one of those people. I think that one of the great things about being here in Ohio is the dramatic differences in weather between the seasons.
Last weekend, I went whitewater rafting in West Virginia and needed to be dressed as you see here. I was mostly warm enough. I was vividly reminded of our Troop trip this summer to Ohiopyle when we sweated in our shorts and tee shirts.
What a difference a few weeks can make.
One of the reasons that we do outdoor activities year-round is to show by example that the outdoors can be enjoyed in any weather. There’s no reason to be cooped up inside, just because the weather is different. As the old saying goes, “There’s no bad weather, only bad gear.”
Congratulation to our Scouts who have begun their meetings and planning for next Summer’s Jamboree:
- Chris Bruegge
- Nick Ellison
- Eli Feuer
- Ma’at Ford
- Peter Kirschner
- Daniel Lee
In addition, Mr and Mrs. Kirschner and myself will be attending Jamboree in various roles. Our Jamboree Troop has it’s own web site (troop1411.com) for information, forms and updates. While all the slots for Scouts are currently full, the Council is accepting applications (and payment) for Scouts onto the waiting list. It is likely that some slots will become available between now and next July. Scouts must be First Class, be 12 to 18 years old, and have the recommendation of their Scoutmaster to attend.
As always, I welcome your questions, comments and suggestions.
Mr. Fulton
john@johnfulton.org