Wood Badge NE-II-193 TAC-BSA

[Roadkill Patrol 23]

Finally got my documents for my class. Turns out they emailed it out, but misspelled my email address. All set to go now!

[ScoutBox 11]

Bob white!!!!

 

Day 1 is over... Man am I dead...

[ScoutBox 11]

Well, just got back home last night late. Was a great week, but a long one. Seemed like we were there for two weeks. But again a great time. Seems that after that week, I am ready for anything. Loads of information passed around, but sadly National will not allow the Staff to give out this information. Found out that not many Councils hold the course for a week straight, man that weekend way of doing it sure makes a difference in the experience. Having that break in the middle means more time to work on Tickets, and Patrol Projects. Our course was held outdoors, we sleep in Tents for the week, and had class room time for the Power Point classes, and films. Met a lot of great people. Got to launch a rocket for the first time. Was a great week..

 

Remember Feedback in a Gift..

[ctbailey 10]

ScoutBox:

 

did you happen to use any of the "extras" that people on the forum suggested?

 

Was there anything else that you would now add to the "list" of stuff to bring?

 

Thanks

 

Craig

[ScoutBox 11]

I did take everyones advice.. i brought two chairs etc.. I would like to add to the list, and this is only if our going to the week long course. But bring cokes.. I needed a lot of extra energy on the course.. also bring a camp stove. all of our cooking was done over a fire. but somethings worked better over a stove. Also bring plenty of craft stuff. I would even suggest to find some good dry long logs about 3-4 inches in diameter. and lots of rope and para cord. a Wood working kit, and even something you can maybe burn the wood for effect. Bring extra activity shirts, and plenty of socks. A good brimmed hat for the rain, and a good rain jacket. I also did a bit of trading with my Parol members, so I brought extra patches and neckers. good camp shoes. Although the walking staff looks kool, I suggest you leave it at the house. The staff have the time to carry theres, but were always seems to have our hands full. Also bring a coffee mug, in metal, plastic, or wood. and add a lanyard to carry it on your belt. Extra pens and pencils, and a good compact but with lots of paper, note book. And don't forget your day pack, I had mine with me at all times..

 

If I remember anything else, I let you know.

 

SB

Bob White

[ctbailey 10]

Sounds like we need a "sticky" post that will remain on the top of the forum so that we can all build the list.

[oldisnewagain1 42]

"Sticky" sounds like a good idea!

 

I going to use the things suggested for my upcoming WB.

 

 

NE-II-192

(insert tasty critter here)

[Roadkill Patrol 23]

Scoutbox, thanks for the extra ideas. We had an orientation day last Saturday so we could get some of the paperwork out of the way and are heading into our first weekend this Friday. Thanks to practice ahead of time, I was one of the fastest wogglers. Sounds like it is going to be a great time.

 

Go Foxes!

C-01-10

[ScoutBox 11]

Foxes???

 

You know already which Critter Patrol you'll be in?? we had to wait until the night of the Blue & Gold when we did crossover with out Troop Guides into at BSA Troop, and we changed from our Den Numbers to Patrols..

 

 

[Roadkill Patrol 23]

I can safely assume that I will be a Fox. They published the den pages with pictures of each den member and the den chief and the last picture in the group was the critter.

[ScoutBox 11]

Back to Gilwell

 

I used to be a Bob White, and a good old Bob White Too.

But now I'm finished Bobbing

I don't know what to do

I'm growing old and feeble

And I can Bob White no more

So i'm going to work my ticket if I can.

 

Chorus,

 

Back to Gilwell, Happy Land

I'm going to work my ticket if I can.

[oldisnewagain1 42]

Just finished first weekend...

 

Wish I brought a stadium chair or just a cushion. (Man, those benches are hard.)

 

Glad I brought;

 

A small piece of leather (big enough to wrap around the patrol flag pole) and a small gas powered soldering pen. I used the soldering pen to mark our totem on the leather and later we will wood burn our names on the pole.

 

My favorite wood carving knife. (Great for making bear claw totems!)

 

Ear plugs for sleeping.

 

 

NE-II-192

Bear

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Well, I must have done something good at my WB Course this past Summer. I've been asked to serve as a Troop Guide on the next course coming up next Summer.. Infact several from my Patrol were asked to serve as TGs. My TG will be the Program ASM for the Course. Great news.. I feel very honored to have been asked.

[ctbailey 10]

Wow. congratulations on being asked to be a staffer! great job.

 

Now all you have to do is make sure you get your ticket done in time.

[ScoutBox 11]

Indeed CT. I should be finished and beaded by Spring Camporee.