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To: Tax-chick; RonF; SandRat

Great news regarding Michael. After making my last post yesterday, I hit the road for the airport and spent the entire day in the plane or airport. Didn't hear the good news until just before midnight.

In an area with vegetation this dense, and this terrain, if a Scout wants to break the buddy system, then he can walk away from a campsite unnoticed. Just wish he had a whistle; he'd have been found days earlier.

121 posted on 03/21/2007 7:01:36 AM PDT by Scoutmaster (You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred.)

I'm so pleased this ended safely. All my kids had a review of outdoor skills yesterday.

123 posted on 03/21/2007 9:23:48 AM PDT by Tax-chick ("Dick Cheney never trims his own nails. He simply stares at them until the tips melt off.")

We strongly encourage our youth and adults to have these with them at all times if they leave camp. As well as have in easy access in their backpack.

OUT OF CAMP ESSENTIALS

Store and carry in a lightweight daypack that can be used for day hikes and anytime leaving the campsite.

Water purification tablets
Rain gear (poncho)
Toilet paper and lightweight trowel
Flashlight (extra bulb and batteries in film can)
Emergency supplies (whistle, plastic garbage bag, shoe laces, space blanket, unbreakable signaling mirror, 50 foot of parachute cord)

**First aid kit (include moleskin for blisters)
**Sun protection lotion and insect repellant
**Goes in smellables bag

Water bottle – 1 liter
Extra Clothing – Sweater or heavy shirt and knit hat
Map and compass
Note pad and pencil

127 posted on 03/21/2007 4:24:02 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)

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