RE: [Philmont]: Burros

As I see it, the burro program has great value. Working with an animal and
learning that these are thinking creatures who respond to kindness is an
excellent experience to have. The burro program is a great part of the
Philmont camping experience and a significant part of the Philmont heritage.

It makes perfect sense if a crew has already had extensive experience
working with animals - horses, for example - that they select a trek without
the
burro program. It does not make sense to skip the burro program if they
have not.

YMMV.

Joe Jansen
JAJansenJr@gmail.com
Philmont 1965; 1978

>From: <runonall6@bellsouth.net>
>Reply-To: philmont@troop47.com
>To: Multiple recipients of list philmont <philmont@troop47.com>
>Subject: [Philmont]: Burros
>Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 9:07:30 -0500
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>Some like the burros, some don't. Some look at burro packing as a valuable
>living history lesson,
>others as an unnecessary burden in an already hurried expedition. Whatever
>your thoughts are on this
>question, we all have a choice to take or not take burros. The choice
>comes in your trek selections.
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>You also have a voice when you finish your trek and fill out the
>evaluation. Don't skip this valuable
>opportunity to let the great folks at Philmont Scout Ranch know your
>thoughts on all the program
>elements. Give praise where it's due AND also give constructive
>suggestions on how to solve
>problems your crew encountered.
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>We are all tired when we return. Take time each day to write down your
>comments so that they are
>more easily transfered onto the evaluation form when you return. A few
>minutes reflection every
>afternoon before or after dinner is a good way to collecty your thoughts
>for notes on the trek and for
>your daily devotional / thorns and roses.
>
>Gregg Nuessly
>Venture Crew 2125
>622-M1
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Received on Tue Mar 21 12:12:59 2006