Boy Scout Camp -The Joys of Bug Juice

TouchofGrey · 08-22-2006, 09:18 PM

Just got back from 7 fun days of camping in the woods. My son (10) and I headed off to Camp Yawgoog for a week of scouting. I was provided with all the usual comforts. A metal cot with a thin mattress. At least I had an inflatable mattress that leaked so my back would know the true joys of pain for seven long nights. At least the activities were great for my son and I as well as the whole troop. Scouting sure teaches good values to the youth of today. One thing I can say about camp food is that the meatloaf appears to come from another planet and that the pancake syrup works better than a giant enema. I look forward to next year with a brand new aero air mattress and a bottle if Immodium. I need to find a chinese resteraunt that will deliver to my tent.

Kindred · 08-23-2006, 11:49 AM

Cot ?!
Mattress ?!

Scout camp sure has gotten soft !!

McGuinness · 08-23-2006, 02:41 PM

Bet you would have killed for some good old Aunt Jemima syrup...

d4rksabre · 08-23-2006, 02:53 PM

lol ah the good old days. i remember bug juice and foil dinners in the fire

Kindred · 08-23-2006, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by d4rksabre

lol ah the good old days. i remember bug juice and foil dinners in the fire

That's 5 star dining !
I'll have to see if any of my old boyscout pictures are still laying about...really throw myself into the barrel w/ you guys!

mrwisker · 08-23-2006, 03:23 PM

Wait till the first backpack trip.
all food and gear on your back.
find the most comfortable spot between the rocks.
then try to figure out what to do when one of the scouts forgot the tent and or poles for them.
yum hamburger packs...I can't look at aluminum foil and hamburger side by side ever again.
Don't forget the 3 lbs of spaghetti in that small pot (white soupy consistancy)
and the oatmeal or cream of wheat that you could spackle the wall with

d4rksabre · 08-23-2006, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mrwisker

Wait till the first backpack trip.
all food and gear on your back.
find the most comfortable spot between the rocks.
then try to figure out what to do when one of the scouts forgot the tent and or poles for them.
yum hamburger packs...I can't look at aluminum foil and hamburger side by side ever again.
Don't forget the 3 lbs of spaghetti in that small pot (white soupy consistancy)
and the oatmeal or cream of wheat that you could spackle the wall with

lol damn straight. or how about the kid who always forgot a change of socks and would be the first one to step in water. or the kid who always came on the hiking trips but complained the entire way that his pack was too heavy and paid people to carry his stuff.

McGuinness · 08-23-2006, 03:33 PM

I think I'm the only guy on the team who wasn't a Boy Scout...

shadawg · 08-23-2006, 06:52 PM

I was a scout from cub all the way thru H.S. and then an Sea Explorer, I can't wait to pass on to my son. I can't help but think if more children today were involved in the Scouts, our society on a whole would be a better place.
This is the oath that was given to me and generations of scouts before me, and it is still a guiding principle of my life.

Boy Scout Law

The Meaning of the Boy Scout Law
Excerpted from page 47-54, Boy Scout Handbook, 11th Edition,
(#33105), copyright 1998 by BSA, ISBN 0-8395-3105-2

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A Scout is Trustworthy.
A Scout tells the truth. He is honest, and he keeps his promises. People can depend on him.
A Scout is Loyal.
A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and nation.
A Scout is Helpful.
A Scout cares about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or reward.
A Scout is Friendly.
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He offers his friendship to people of all races and nations, and respects them even if their beliefs and customs are different from his own.
A Scout is Courteous.
A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows that using good manners makes it easier for people to get along.
A Scout is Kind.
A Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. Without good reason, he does not harm or kill any living thing.
A Scout is Obedient.
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobeying them.
A Scout is Cheerful.
A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.
A Scout is Thrifty.
A Scout works to pay his own way and to help others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.
A Scout is Brave.
A Scout can face danger although he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten him.
A Scout is Clean.
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He chooses the company of those who live by high standards. He helps keep his home and community clean.
A Scout is Reverent.
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others

mike31c · 08-23-2006, 09:19 PM

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and the oatmeal or cream of wheat that you could spackle the wall with

I did this a couple of times when I was in Germany...

Put a spoonful of that stuff the Army called "grits" on opposite sides of the plastic tray...

place a water glass directly on TOP of that glop, one for each side of the tray... Press firmly to remove any air pockets...

With food still on the tray... Gently LIFT the tray up.

Generic white gravy --> Does not work, too watery
Strands of plain spaghetti noodles (mashed, of course) too watery
Grits --> 5-8 seconds (I don't get this one)
Chocolate pudding --> 20-30 SECONDS
That brown caramel like pudding stuff I can't remember what they call it --> MORE THEN 2 minutes before my NCO's realized what I was doing and told me to stop playing with my food...

Not to mention a nice sparkler like effect we get when we toss powdered anything to a fire (remove from the MRE packet and open... Sprinkle on top of the fire)

So... What do you scouts do to experiment with yall's food?

08-22-2006, 09:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
TouchofGrey Seasoned Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: S. Windsor, CT	Boy Scout Camp -The Joys of Bug Juice Just got back from 7 fun days of camping in the woods. My son (10) and I headed off to Camp Yawgoog for a week of scouting. I was provided with all the usual comforts. A metal cot with a thin mattress. At least I had an inflatable mattress that leaked so my back would know the true joys of pain for seven long nights. At least the activities were great for my son and I as well as the whole troop. Scouting sure teaches good values to the youth of today. One thing I can say about camp food is that the meatloaf appears to come from another planet and that the pancake syrup works better than a giant enema. I look forward to next year with a brand new aero air mattress and a bottle if Immodium. I need to find a chinese resteraunt that will deliver to my tent. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...l/DSCF3237.jpg Always chasing the dragon of Stock Class "Your future is determined by who you have chosen to honor. You must have a code of honor. Honor is a seed that will outlast a lifetime"

08-23-2006, 11:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kindred Shiny. Let's be bad guys Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Neshanic Station, NJ	Cot ?! Mattress ?! Scout camp sure has gotten soft !! __________________ Strive for that moment when you're only a slice of pizza and a hooker away from paradise.

08-23-2006, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
McGuinness Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006	Bet you would have killed for some good old Aunt Jemima syrup... __________________ Cosa Nostra We do your dirty work for you Sponsored by: Jasse Paintball, Order Paintball, Mosher Lumber, The Basement Paintball Shop Stock Class - We're the Amish of paintball VSC Phantom - Green/Black Acid

08-23-2006, 03:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
mrwisker Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006	Wait till the first backpack trip. all food and gear on your back. find the most comfortable spot between the rocks. then try to figure out what to do when one of the scouts forgot the tent and or poles for them. yum hamburger packs...I can't look at aluminum foil and hamburger side by side ever again. Don't forget the 3 lbs of spaghetti in that small pot (white soupy consistancy) and the oatmeal or cream of wheat that you could spackle the wall with __________________ feedback Daily Thought: SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES.. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING, BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

08-23-2006, 03:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
McGuinness Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006	I think I'm the only guy on the team who wasn't a Boy Scout... __________________ Cosa Nostra We do your dirty work for you Sponsored by: Jasse Paintball, Order Paintball, Mosher Lumber, The Basement Paintball Shop Stock Class - We're the Amish of paintball VSC Phantom - Green/Black Acid

08-23-2006, 06:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
shadawg Idiot Fanboy. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: S. NJ	I was a scout from cub all the way thru H.S. and then an Sea Explorer, I can't wait to pass on to my son. I can't help but think if more children today were involved in the Scouts, our society on a whole would be a better place. This is the oath that was given to me and generations of scouts before me, and it is still a guiding principle of my life. Boy Scout Law The Meaning of the Boy Scout Law Excerpted from page 47-54, Boy Scout Handbook, 11th Edition, (#33105), copyright 1998 by BSA, ISBN 0-8395-3105-2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Scout is Trustworthy. A Scout tells the truth. He is honest, and he keeps his promises. People can depend on him. A Scout is Loyal. A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and nation. A Scout is Helpful. A Scout cares about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or reward. A Scout is Friendly. A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He offers his friendship to people of all races and nations, and respects them even if their beliefs and customs are different from his own. A Scout is Courteous. A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows that using good manners makes it easier for people to get along. A Scout is Kind. A Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. Without good reason, he does not harm or kill any living thing. A Scout is Obedient. A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobeying them. A Scout is Cheerful. A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy. A Scout is Thrifty. A Scout works to pay his own way and to help others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property. A Scout is Brave. A Scout can face danger although he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten him. A Scout is Clean. A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He chooses the company of those who live by high standards. He helps keep his home and community clean. A Scout is Reverent. A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others