Wet set up to Shakedown Camp

This evening, Akela and I arrived at Woodhouse Scout Campsite for shakedown camp. It was certainly a wet start to the weekend. There were strong winds when we arrived, and heaps and heaps of rain as well as several bursts of hail as well.

The tents were certainly put up quickly and gear put in out of the rain. A fire was built and appreciated by all standing around it.

It wasn’t long before the sleeping tents were put up and people started going to bed to get out of the weather.

Scouts in Action Week 20th to 26th August 2012

This week at Cubs, we participated in Scouts in Action Week. This has been running for several years and the theme for this year was International. It was really good. We made Pancakes for the Canadians and Akela has run several international themed games for the night. One of the Cubs who started his scouting in the USA wore his American Cub Uniform and spoke about what it was like to be a American Cub Scout. Overall, I think we had a really good night.

Above is the picture of the badge that everyone who did that week’s program was able to get. Akela organised these for all the Cubs who participated. The Joeys also did it and made Pancakes as well.

I am sure that if it is happening again in 2013, that Mawson Lakes Cubs will be participating again and enjoying the activities that are on offer.

Wilbur

Stow away

Wilbur's stowed away for a holiday. I saw Akela's husband packing his bags for a week. I am not sure where we're heading, but I am sure I'll have fun while Akela is at home for the week.

Carisbrooke District Cub Cook Off 2012

Today, I went with the Cubs to Carisbrooke District Cook Off. It was a great day, and it didn’t rain once, despite it being cloudy and cool.

Lucky also that we were cooking on a campfire as well. This also ensured that we were warm and a few people came to stand by the fire as well.

Carisbrooke District Cook Off

Tomorrow, Wilbur will be heading to District Cub Cook Off with Akela. I hope the Cubs win. Either way, I am sure we will have a great time and have a good day. The Cubs will also be finishing off their L2 Cooking badges as well. That’s called BONUS!!!

Photos to come

South Australian Branch Cub Hike

Today, I went out with the Mawson lakes Cub Pack on a hike around Adelaide. It was a coolish day, but this was a bonus as it meant we didn’t get hot and we finished just in time before it started to rain! That was a total bonus.

We traveled into the city by train, and traveled on the tram and came home by the bus. So we certainly got to experience all types of transport while we were out and about!

It was a long hike and a lot of questions, which were spread out all over the city. It was certainly a fun day! We did really well with the questions and Akela was impressed – she didn’t think we would get as many of them as we did! So that was a bonus.

While out, we met the following Cub Packs while doing the walk as well:

·         Hillcrest Cub Pack

·         Aldinga Bay Cub Pack

·         Eden Hills Cub Pack (x 2 – they had split into three groups and we met two groups)

·         A pack from Sturt District (who we didn’t get the name of the pack from)

Akela even shouted the cubs an ice cream each and it was certainly appreciated by the Cubs.

Some of the questions that were asked were quite interesting and certainly got the cubs looking for information. I didn’t answer many really. It could be said I was simply along for the ride. But one thing Akela should get me is my own little pouch type bag so I can travel a bit easier than what I did for the hike. I think it would make it easier all round

Below are some of the photos that were take on the day out. I hope everyone enjoys them.

Australia Day 2012

This year, as in previous years, Akela was involved with Australia Day. Obviously, this meant that Wilbur was along for the ride.

For those who are not aware (and that would be pretty much every non Australian reading this post – you can’t live in Australia and MISS the day), Australia Day is celebrated on the 26^th January every year.

From Wikipedia(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Day)  , the following should provide a VERY SHORT history –

Australia Day (previously known as Anniversary Day, Foundation Day, and ANA Day)^[1] is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, the date commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788 and the proclamation at that time of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of New Holland.^[2]

Although it was not known as Australia Day until over a century later, records of celebrations on 26 January date back to 1808, with the first official celebration of the formation of New South Wales held in 1818. It is presently an official public holiday in every state and territory of Australia and is marked by the presentation of the Australian of the Year Awards on Australia Day Eve, announcement of the Honours List for the Order of Australia and addresses from the Governor-General and Prime Minister. With community festivals, concerts and citizenship ceremonies the day is celebrated in large and small communities and cities around the nation. Australia Day has become the biggest annual civic event in Australia.^[3]

^{Please enjoy the photos from this year’s event that were held in Salisbury and Elizabeth.}