The Buckhorn 
The Buckhorn
Troop 133 Newsletter June 2008
New stuff
Come one, come all to the annual Troop 133 family picnic on Wednesday, June 25th at 6:00 PM. Meet at Covered Bridge park in New Britain Boro on Keeley Avenue. You are invited to bring their family (yes even little Sis), to a barbecue with all the fixings. A donation of $10 per family (appropriate adjustments will be made for singles etc.) is requested to defray food costs. Bring a swim suit and a lawn chair. After fun and games, important information will be distributed to parents about Summer Camp. Questions or directions call (215) 822-7567 or email msgoodwin@comcast.net.
More New Stuff
June 13-15 Daniel Boone Campout
June 25th—Troop Picnic AT COVERED BRIDGE PARK—NEW BRITAIN BORO
June 29 - July 5 2008. Summer Camp at Massawepie scout reservation in the mighty Adirondack Mountains.
Council News
June 12 - Roundtable
Meeting Schedule
(Summer Camp preparation)
June 4 – Advancement/meal planning
June 4 - 9:00 - Troop Committee meeting.
June 11 -Troop meeting—TLC – 6:00
June 18 -Troop meeting—no uniforms
June 25 – Troop Picnic—no uniforms
Very old stuff
If any scout needs a uniform (or parts) or has outgrown his old one, we have a uniform exchange.
See Mr. Morris.
Old Stuff
The mighty Delaware challenged and tested the stalwarts of Troop 133 and found them equal to its best (that weekend, at least). 16 Scouts and 6 adults paddled from Dingman’s Ferry to Smithfield beach during the last weekend in May. Saturday brought us one terrific rain squall and a rumble of distant thunder that brought us to the side. However, the balance of the day was clear sailing with probably the best group of paddlers the troop has had in years. Sunday however, brought more dark and disturbing events. Jon King and Cory Robbins capsized in the violence of a near class 5 rapid (so they said [though no one else even saw a ripple]) and Jon lost an article of clothing—somehow. More disturbing was the loss of a boat and its full crew after it was dashed against the rocks while the captain and bowman were catching up on sleep lost the night before. We located the crushed hull of the canoe though only a “dew rag” and colonel’s rank insignia remained of the crew. Our condolences to the families Woodside and Valinotti. On a brighter note, bald eagles accompanied us throughout our journey and one lucky crew even saw an otter. Kudos to Mr. Baumher for persevering as the youngest member of our flotilla and to all paddlers for staying well ahead of the sweep canoe all weekend.
Buck Tails
Questions
Why is a home “for sale”, but a commercial property is listed as “Available”?
Why does a car “back up”, but a boat
“backs down”?
How come a white collar worker “resigns”, but a blue collar worker “quits”?
Is there really chicken in “Chicken of the sea”?
Do buffalo really have “wings”?
Does fuzzy logic tickle?
Why do we drive on the Parkway, but park-
in the driveway?
How come when you blow in a dog’s face he gets mad at you, but when you take him in a car he sticks his head out the window?
Why do doctors call what they do “practice”?
Why does success always occur in private, and failure in full view?
How come anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?
How come you never hear about gruntled employees?
How would we measure hail without golf balls?
What do they call a coffee break at the Lipton Tea Company?
When companies ship Styrofoam, what do they pack it in?
Why did kamikaze pilots wear helmets ????????
Scouting provides many great experiences. Summer Camp is one of the best. It is an enjoyable way to acquire self-reliance and life skills. A chance to learn to live with a group of boys and men, to lead and to be led, to do his share of camp duties. That’s Scout camping!
This summer your son will spend a week with his Troop and his troop leaders at Massawepie Scout reservation in the Adirondacks. Your son will have the opportunity to live Scouting in the outdoors. His knowledge of scout-crafts, and how to live the scout law and oath will be greatly increased.
Carl Wagner