[Philmont] Is it another day yet?

Jason Notes:
 
Back before the fun police got their hands involved with it, there used to
be 3 things each crew member did to prove they were a man. One was to eat a
piece of the charcoal from the fire pit, two was to use the residue from the
ashes to paint your face, and three was to drink your dish water. But that
is a discussion for another day.
 
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One of the things that our boys (and myself) love most about the program is
all of the stories about what we used to do. I have not heard the above and
it sounds like it is the kind of thing that crated far more fun around the
fire than any possible harm.
 
What other cool things have you done that are no longer part of the game?
 
My favorite was the our district's "selection" of several candidates for
"special treatment" at the ordeal. As a "chosen one" special care was taken
to find the right rock surrounded by snow for me to sleep on. Additional
concern was taken to ensure my tasks would be true challenges. Later on I
fondly remember helping others when it was my turn to server as an
Elangomat. While I understand why we have changed (someone always has to
be a jerk and ruin the spirit of the fun) I truly do feel sorry for those
who will never get to experience such adventures.
 
 
Mark Liechty
Eagle Class of 82
Brotherhood Member OA
mark@mlaccs.com

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Received on Wed Jun 13 17:44:34 2007