Title: INTERNET SCOUTING
Author: Michael F. Bowman
Company: Attorney at Law

SCOUTS-L
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 SCOUTCRAFT

Date:         Thu, 15 Aug 1996 08:41:05 EDT
From: Nathan Mann <ndmann@TACL.DNET.GE.COM>
Subject:      35mm Film Container uses

35mm container uses
o Fire starter kits
    Matches of course - waterproofed just in case
    Short birthday candles - lights other items easier than matches
    steel wool or dryer lint - tender tinder for testing fires that are *out*

o Neckerchief slides
    lots of variations

o 1st aid kits
    Coin, Bandaids, etc.

o Spices

o Fishing kit
    Hooks
    Line
    Weight

o Ashes
    Of each campfire, labeled and on a shelf
    Of flag retirements, with written history

o Coin holders for toll roads

And the most recent use at the Crossroads of America summer camp
   (Ransburg - on Lake Monroe in south-central Indiana near Bloomington)
   Their Iron Scout program's base camp had a spigot and hose in the middle of a
field for a water source.  An A-frame lashing, some side rails, and a tarp
quickly formed a poor-man's shower.  After the first cooling off under that cold
strong stream of water, I took a 35mm container out of my pack, punched tiny
holes in the base, added a couple layers of DUCT TAPE to the end of the hose,
and proceeded to attach the new SHOWER HEAD.  Worked great all week!!!
    You can also attach a 35mm 'shower head' to many water carrier's nozzles
so that a rope can hoist the water jug up, and another rope can tilt it to turn
ON and OFF your field shower.

Nate Mann
T40 ASM High Adventures
Louisville, Ky

Date:         Fri, 16 Aug 1996 09:56:48 -0700
From: Tim Goncharoff <tgonchar@CATS.UCSC.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Troop Gateways

Hi Rob,

It depends of course on what you have to work with.  If there are some
handy saplings you can tie together, that's a good start.  If not, we
have done various variations on the following:  Lay 2 stout and tall
branches or young trees on the ground.  At equal heights, lay a third
branch across the top, at least 10 feet above the base.  Lash them
together (remember, the demonstration of scout skills is what makes this
impressive.  Be sure your lashings are correct and tight).  Do you have a
troop sign or banner?  If so, next step is to lash it in place just below
your crosspiece.  Next, measure carefully and dig two post holes for your
uprights, at least 18 inches deep (more is better).  Plant your gateway
solidly and suppoet as necessary with diagonal braces, stones, etc.  You
want to make sure it won't fall over if someone leans on it.  Decoration
possibilities are endless: we have hung troop ribbons (the awards that
usually hang from your troop flag), greenery, flowers, pinecones, and all
sorts of things from the uprights and crosspiece.  Boys have carved their
names or patrol yells on the logs.  You can fly patrol flags from the
uprights.  Don't forget the possibilities for decorating around your
gateway.  "Troop XXX welocmes you," spelled out in pinecones, branches,
etc., looks cool.  Lashed-together camp gadgets, such as benches,
potracks, etc, placed near the entrance, while not part of your gateway,
add to the overall feel.  We like to place a well-designed axe-yard near
the entrance as well.

Lots of options.  Have fun, and good luck.  Let us know how it goes.On
Thu, 15 Aug 1996, Rob Fikes wrote:

> I am looking for a plan for a REALLY COOL gateway to our troop campsite.
> This year at our district camporee, we are having a gateway judging and we
> would like to have an AWESOME, yet portable gateway.  If you have any ideas
> for us, just let me know.  Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Rob Fikes
> Eagle Scout, Class of 1988
> ASM, Troop 56
> Hamilton, Alabama
>