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Building three different kinds of catapult
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A good deal of thought was needed
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Almost ready to fire
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This was a great team building activity
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Everyone had a really good time
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A problem solving exercise set by ASM Luke
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Some of our 2006 1st year patrol going out on a hike
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Everybody say cheese
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A happy smiling group
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All packed up, it's time to go home
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The river isn't even frozen over
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Justin looks astonished at how quick Jacob got ready
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The finished snow shelter or maybe a fort
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Istvan looking very comfortable
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The shelter is really taking shape now
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Time for a chat over lunch for Istvan, Joah and Tim Nord
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Intrepid assistant Scoutmaster Dan
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Jeremy helping to pack down the snow shelter
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Justin seems puzzled about something
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John keeping his ears warm
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Dan and Jacob practising their salute
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Jacob admiring the roof
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Joah working in the fading light
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Dan, Sam B, Jeremy, Jacob and Sam S enjoying a laugh in the lean-to
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"Why are you taking my picture?" thinks Jacob
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Whatever it is, it must be interesting for Jacob, Tom and Sam
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Tim checking on where he is
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Sam and Tom setting up tents
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It is a lot of work to fit into a scout meeting
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Kenny, Sam and DC look on while Mark works
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Elliot and Jeremy taking great care over their tasks
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Tom was one of many acting in a supervisory role this evening
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A regular hive of industry - it was great to see such concentrated activity
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Jesse pouring hot sand (500°F) into the PVC tubing to soften it for bending
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Neoprene cut to shape and printed with the BSA logo
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Thanks to Weitsman & Son for the steel and Pete's Tire Service for the inner tubes
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Safety first, everyone has proper harness, helmet, shoes and instruction.
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All geared up and ready to climb
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Nolan bouldering (no ropes or belaying) with John high on the wall behind
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John made it to the top of the wall - now he has to come down!
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Jacob climbs while Benjamin looks on, waiting his turn
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Feeling quite satisifed, Jacob takes a moment at the top
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Tim enjoying the climb
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Justin showing the way up the wall
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Scoutmaster Mark and the boys bell ringing and collecting for the Salvation Army
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Only in Ithaca, Stilts and a wind chill adusted 14F - and look at those pants!
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Santa waving to the crowd as an elf goes over the side
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About one third of the way down and moving fast
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Santa and the elves provided a fun backdrop (groan) for the Troop's bell ringers and shoppers alike
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Just arrived at Highland Forest for the Central New York Scout-O, it is November and over 60°F with no rain!
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Kenny studying the map and getting used to the compass
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Tony watches while Elliot and Justin work the best route to the next marker
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Sam and Sam bushwacking through the woods
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Troop 2 scouts out on the trail, plenty of dry leaves underfoot
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The morning after our orienteering excercises, 6:45 and no one in sight
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Mark taking down the tent, it is just getting light, notice all the comfortable leaves to sleep on
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Sam, foreground, and Jesse getting started on the day
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Mark Tate provided a great carving for this year's Halloween troop meeting
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Plane inspection - all our scouts got Aviation merit badge at the Fly-O-Ree
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Nick, Jacob and Sam preparing to board - all the scouts got to fly
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Jesse and instructor
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Justin and Kenny waiting to board their 'plane for a flight around the area
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Mark getting his hands on the controls of the cockpit simulator
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Sam, John and Joah inspecting the 'plane
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The boys relaxing with a little football at the Fly-O-Ree
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Jean Hunter came and told us all about NASA space suits; their design and construction
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An incredibly complex and heavy design in normal gravity - but they work in space.
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A glorious day in Central New York with the east shore of Cayuga Lake in the background
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John, Tom (with the spoon) and Sam preparing lunch
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The senior patrol break for lunch
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Everyone arrived at Camp Barton for a rest and then a few hours service work preparing camp for winter
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