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"BTW, I remember one old timer that had to keep going to his truck... and taking a sip of some "medicine" he kept in the glove box... in a little silver hip flask... not in today's world... but then it was a different time and it was 13 degrees! :-)"

My brother (Eagle Scout, as is hubby) loves to reminisce about his camping trips. His leaders were all WWII vets who loved any excuse to get away for the weekend with their buddies. They'd round up the Boy Scouts, go camping, and sit around in the evenings with a six pack or two enjoying the campfire. The boys just ran around in the woods as boys will do, and the men kicked back. Times have changed, and our own troop is far more structured. Nobody would dream of bringing along beer, but they still have a great time. This past summer my husband and two sons went to Philmont together. It was a great experience for all of them.