le Voyageur

I'm flat out against a Federal ID card, which imho is a clear violation of the 4th, and 10th amendments of the Bill of Rights...the last Adminstration tossed too many of our civil liberties under the bus, and it's past time to say no more.....nuff said..

In today's economy small, cash strapped communities are using their Police Departments as a key revenue source, targeting out of state drivers as they are less likely to show up in court to protest their citation. And, you don't have to be speeding. Failure to use a turn signal for a lane change could result in a reckless driving charge. Nearly all states now have move over laws for emergency vehicles, these fines are hefty. Additinally, LEO's have been known to scour their traffic codes looking for obscure laws that they can also use to cite. Driving the speed limit may help but don't count on it. For myself, I now drive with a radar detector that can't be picked up by any radar detector detector which gives on the low end a 3 mile warning, and on the high end up to 8 miles here's a read... http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2009/02/08/slow_recession_ahead/

For 2011, we're backpacking Hadrian's wall in England....and, in 2012 a 2,000 plus mile canoe trip starting in NC, running the New, Ohio, and Mississippi to New Orleans

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PLAGIARISM!!!!!!!!! ???????? Know me good lad, that this was me first resume. Both Meriwether Lewis and William Clark liked me boast so much that they invited me along on a little trip of there's. And, that's the gospel truth....

I have been forty-two years in this country. For twenty-four I was a light canoeman; I required but little sleep, but sometimes got less than required. No portage was too long for me; all portages were alike. My end of the canoe never touched the ground until I saw the end of it. Fifty songs a day were nothing to me. I could carry, walk, and sing with any man I ever saw. During that period I saved the lives of ten Bourgeois, and was always the favorite, because when others stopped to carry at a bad spot, and lost time, I pushed on-over the rapids, over the cascades, over chutes; all were the same for me. No water, no weather ever stopped the paddle or the song. My eyes have seen lands that no Jesuit ever saw. I have had twelve wives in the country; and was once possessed of fifty horses and six running dogs, trimmed in the finest style. I was then like a Bourgeois, rich and happy; no Bourgeois had better dressed wives than I, no Indian chief finer horses; no whiteman better harnessed or swifter dogs. I beat all Indians at the race, and no white man ever passed me in the chase. I wanted for nothing; and spent all my earnings in the enjoyment although I now have not a spare shirt on my back, nor a penny to buy one. Yet, were I young, I should glory in commencing the same career again. I would spend another half century in the same way. There is no life so happy as a Voyageur's; none so independent, no place where a man enjoys so much variety and freedom as in the Indian country. Huzza! Huzza! Por de pays Sauvage.

....what skills and knowledge you'll need later in life learned as a youth. Viewing the Amazing Race last night, watched a team fall on their sword, and loose their chance at winning a million, because they didn't know Morse code. Although, wasn't able hear the whole message in code, was able to deduce the message entire from "we will", and "viva", the message being Montclam's rallying cry for his army at Quebec. Yep, you just never know when you'll be needing those Scout skills.... (This message has been edited by Le Voyageur)

Since this is my thread...here's the rule. Say something nice about your self, give others a pat on the back, be positive and uplifting...

Once upon a time there was the Rabbit rasing merit badge that did require the killing, and butchering of a rabbit.

massage your egos here.....

Beavah = a bucktooth, woodchewing, twig tote'm, mud packing damable water rat worth 1/14 of a trade musket

Just wished we had more Merlyns here....and, in the program

Pecan flavored with Sailor Jerry rum Lemon chess pie Mincemeat Shepard Pot pie Cherry Rubarb Sweet Patato Venison and squirrel meat pie

I'll voice the same as the others. They're okay for a cup of tea, but for cooking there are far better choices. Additionally, above the tree line where melting snow for water is do or die, they're worthless

For large capacity, consider Bluebirds. They make a 75 passenger school bus. But, the length of such a bus could be a problem on narrow roads with hairpins. For myself I like the Thomas's Vistas. However, I don't like 15 passenger vans as they are top heavy, have poor brakes, subpar handling, and weak frames, and not much protection...this is the better choice http://www.soderholmbus.com/collins/images/ford_bantam_600.jpg Consider the experience and skill levels of your CDL drivers . In my neck of the woods we drive rural with fairly flat terrain. Dispite the fact that these folks are all great drivers, I wouldn't put them on the West Virginia roads I drive in the summer without a few check rides. Consider also, do you want an automatic, or stick. Wet, or air brakes. Taking passenger carrying capacity into consideration, I would remove several of the back seats for cargo. This has the added addition of keeping Scouts out of the rear of the bus, the crumple zone in rear end collisions.

Sometimes, policies are wrong. As well as deeply entrenched and protected by the guardians of the status quo. Consider, we no longer burn heritics, keep slaves, dunk witches or prevent women from voting....time to change, and leave the 19th century behind

What it does is it that it allows a group being trained in belaying to adjust the height to his/her own comfort level quickly. There's no slip, thus they don't get distracted. Serves the same purpose on long days where you have to swap out belayers when climbing large groups....(This message has been edited by Le Voyageur)

Came across this hitch in an 18th century sailing manual being used to move masts and cannons. It was obviou that this hitch was well suited for extremly heavy round objects. As such, for the past 5 seasons, we've been using it at our camp's climb site. It's been both a solid performer, and bombproof protecting hundreds of climbers. It's apparent that those old timers during the days of sails knew how to rig...

Until a mormon prophet tells BSA that god says it's okay to admit atheist, it'll never happen.

First, this hitch can not be tied with webbing, idea is a short section of static line 10.5mm up to 13mm d. Having said that... Form two bights around a suitable anchor (this tree isn't) http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh427/Chowanoke/DSCN0505.jpg Tie a set of grapevine knots http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh427/Chowanoke/DSCN0506.jpg Adjust height, and cinch down http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh427/Chowanoke/DSCN0507.jpg Tie a Figure 8 in the large loop, a rope thimble has been added for shear reduction http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh427/Chowanoke/DSCN0508.jpg Add your belay device (here I'm using a Trango Cinch). At this point the height of the hitch can be fine tuned by the belayer. http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh427/Chowanoke/DSCN0509.jpg

hmmmmm,since the G2SS is such a broad brush on this topic, then Cough Syrup at 25% alcohol would not be allowed on Camp property. Therefore, for Councils not to violate this ruling, would require every Camp to locate their Health Lodge off the property, and bus Scouts for treatment....

Military through the Ages http://www.historyisfun.org/calendar.htm Pipsico (Camp Lions) is across the river, and a short drive away....

I agree....you gotta be out doing load bearing hikes prior to going. However, for treking poles those can be cut from saplings, dried overtime and heated up a bit to take a coating of beeswax. Also, have him look at some ultra light techniques to cut down the weight. Else, a heavy pack at altitude will make for a miserable day. Would also suggest learning how to do rest steps, and pressure breathing when climbing hills. This'll make the first couple of days at Philmont a little more pleasant while getting use to the altitude... http://www.bodyresults.com/e2altitudecoping.asp(This message has been edited by le voyageur)

I've no experience with ceramic DO's. However, for the cast iron one, just burn it out, and start over.