A continuation of yesterpost...
The older kids set up an obstacle course in the backyard while the youngest took a well-deserved nap.
Back inside, we used the internet for knot-tying instructions.
Next up was a bike ride with the favorite fellow scouter from down the road. Social distancing did apply, as it usually does with bike riding.
Back home, the campfire was lit in preparation for dinner and celebration afterward.
Our cast-iron pot is just the right size for the fireplace. After heating up the pan, we put in some ground beef. After that cooked, we poured off the grease and added mashed potatoes to cook on top.
Our last addition was some colby jack cheese which melted nicely with another five minutes on the fire.
My oldest led the closing ceremony, which included retiring the flag.
With that done, we proceeded to the campfire. First, we made s'mores which naturally involved roasting more marshmallows.
One marshmallow caught on fire and we decided to see how long it would burn. On a Bear Grylls show, he had to choose between using birch bark or his underwear as fuel for a torch to explore a cave. If the viewer chooses the underwear, it doesn't last long enough to explore. We wondered if a marshmallow could outlast underwear. Our marshmallow burned for less than a minute, so it is definitely not a good torch substitute.
We read some stories from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and sang some songs. We did not prepare skits since we were a small group. We had a fun time anyway.
The next morning pancakes were on the menu. The weather was rainy and cold, so we cooked inside.
We played bughouse chess, where four players compete as two teams. When a player captures a piece, it is given to their partner. The partner can, instead of a regular move, place one of the captured pieces on the board in any open spot. The game is exciting and chaotic. The funnest (or toughest) moves are when knights suddenly show up on the board and fork several pieces at once!
We packed up our tent and cleaned up the camp site.
We ended with a flag ceremony where we were congratulated for our enthusiasm and success.
The weekend was a lot of fun and we may do it again. My daughter already wants to cook in the fireplace again!
The older kids set up an obstacle course in the backyard while the youngest took a well-deserved nap.
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| Using outdoor stuff for the obstacle course |
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| Part of the course's challenges |
Back inside, we used the internet for knot-tying instructions.
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| Tying onto the stick |
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| Double-checking his work |
Next up was a bike ride with the favorite fellow scouter from down the road. Social distancing did apply, as it usually does with bike riding.
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| Off the beaten track |
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| Taking a break |
Back home, the campfire was lit in preparation for dinner and celebration afterward.
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| Indoor campfire |
Our cast-iron pot is just the right size for the fireplace. After heating up the pan, we put in some ground beef. After that cooked, we poured off the grease and added mashed potatoes to cook on top.
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| Cooking on the fireplace |
Our last addition was some colby jack cheese which melted nicely with another five minutes on the fire.
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| The final ingredient |
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| A yummy dinner |
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| Eating by the fire |
My oldest led the closing ceremony, which included retiring the flag.
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| Closing ceremony |
With that done, we proceeded to the campfire. First, we made s'mores which naturally involved roasting more marshmallows.
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| One last bit of cooking |
One marshmallow caught on fire and we decided to see how long it would burn. On a Bear Grylls show, he had to choose between using birch bark or his underwear as fuel for a torch to explore a cave. If the viewer chooses the underwear, it doesn't last long enough to explore. We wondered if a marshmallow could outlast underwear. Our marshmallow burned for less than a minute, so it is definitely not a good torch substitute.
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| Lighting a marshmallow |
We read some stories from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and sang some songs. We did not prepare skits since we were a small group. We had a fun time anyway.
The next morning pancakes were on the menu. The weather was rainy and cold, so we cooked inside.
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| Flippin' flapjacks |
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| Enjoying breakfast |
We played bughouse chess, where four players compete as two teams. When a player captures a piece, it is given to their partner. The partner can, instead of a regular move, place one of the captured pieces on the board in any open spot. The game is exciting and chaotic. The funnest (or toughest) moves are when knights suddenly show up on the board and fork several pieces at once!
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| "Bughouse" chess |
We packed up our tent and cleaned up the camp site.
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| Packing up |
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| Cleaning our camp ground |
We ended with a flag ceremony where we were congratulated for our enthusiasm and success.
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| Final flag furling |
The weekend was a lot of fun and we may do it again. My daughter already wants to cook in the fireplace again!
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