Category Archives: Boy Scouts

Annual Kris Kringle Procession in Frederick City

Posted on December 13, 2014 by pjolles

This is our 6th year in a row of pulling a sleigh for Pack 1070 in Frederick City’s Kris Kringle Procession. This is Ethan’s first year as a Pack 1070 alumnus since he is now a Boy Scout in Troop … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tree Sales

Posted on December 5, 2014 by pjolles

So, now that Ethan is in Troop 1070 I am obligated to help him sell Christmas Trees for 10 hours. Tonight we were lucky – a local bakery dropped off some cupcakes for us, out of the blue. Nice surprise.

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Ethan – BSA camping this weekend

Posted on November 8, 2014 by pjolles

Ethan has been camping with his Boy Scout Troop, Troop 1070, this weekend. I drove out there tonight to show him my support and snapped a few pictures. He was having a good time and learning to deal with a … Continue reading →

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Scouting For Food – 2014

Posted on November 8, 2014 by pjolles

All of my boys (except Cooper, he is too young) went “Scouting for Food” with the Boy Scouts today. Our yearly effort to help fill local food banks. The first weekend we dropped off bags and I went with Garrett … Continue reading →

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Troop 1070 / Pack 1070 Hike at Gettysburg National Battlefield

Posted on October 18, 2014 by pjolles

Great day for a hike in Gettysburg.

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Tank Farm

Posted on October 5, 2014 by pjolles

I took Garrett, Luke, and Cooper to a campout with Troop 1636 of Mt Pleasant, MD yesterday and last night. The campout was in Nokesville, VA at the “Tank Farm“. We saw some pretty cool stuff. Panzerfaust MP40 MG42 German … Continue reading →

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Teaching Luke how to tie a Bowline Knot

Posted on September 23, 2014 by pjolles
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Star-Spangled Banner – 200 year celebration

Posted on September 18, 2014 by pjolles

Francis Scott Key is buried in Mt Olivet Cemetery in Frederick so many Scouts from Frederick assisted with the ceremonies honoring him and the Star-Spangled Banner’s 200 year anniversary this past weekend.  

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Ethan is taking care of business

Posted on September 10, 2014 by pjolles

He has already earned “Scout”, “Tenderfoot”, and now “Second Class” — all in the span of six months.

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Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge, requirement 9a

Posted on August 22, 2014 by pjolles

I am almost finished with this one. I allow no shortcuts as merit badge counselor so this merit badge: Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge, has taken all summer. Tonight we walked the path in our neighborhood to find some … Continue reading →

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