Re: [Philmont]: Forgetting boots

Jim Welton said: "I am always surprised by what my guys will use on trips and campouts without complaining. "

I couldn't agree more.

On our second night on the trail, Urraca (and much of Philmont) got a deluge of herculian proportions. Unfortunately, for one of our Scouts, his boots weren't quite far enough under the tarp and they filled with water. (Gortex keeps water out. It also holds water IN!) They sat that way all night.

The next day on the trail, the Scout wore his camp sneakers up and over Urraca Mesa and up to Bear Caves with nary a complaint. I believe that would qualify as a "FIDO" moment. :-)

Pete Swiggum
Troop 1173
Green Bay
Peter.Swiggum@sbcglobal.net
ICWTGBTP!!
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Jim Welton
  To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
  Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 7:31 AM
  Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Forgetting boots

  I believe most of these kids could handle the treks with gear that would kill us old guys. I am always surprised by what my guys will use on trips and campouts without complaining. I know it's our job to worry about each and everyone of them, but sometimes I think we worry a little too much.

  YiS,
  Jim Welton

  On 8/31/05, Mike Barnhill <mikebarnhill@tds.net> wrote:
    On day two of his second Philmont trek I noticed my son wearing tennis
    shoes on the trail.

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Received on Thu Sep 1 08:20:40 2005