We attended a Scout Banquet this week which involved dinner, awards, and information prep for this summer's 50-Miler (which is actually a 56.6 miler).
The placemats were color copies of the 50 Miler route with each day's mileage and route indicated in red. It was a clever and informative, but intimidating too. It's a good thing to leaders have planned many hikes in preparation for this one. I think it goes without saying (though I'm saying it anyway) that I'm hugely relieved not to be participating in this in any way other than helping Landon to get ready for it.
These are Landon's awards for the night; he has a bunch of other ones just waiting for a leader to sign off on. Apparently we need to get him a sash so we can start sewing these on it as part of his uniform.
Thursday night we went to see Whitney in the elementary school's 4th grade play (the same one Landon was in 3 years ago). Whitney was a railroad engineer and was outfitted splendidly thanks to borrowed overalls and a conductor hat from Jenn. The kids have been practicing this play every day for an hour and a half since January, so they were extremely well prepared.
We didn't think Lori made it to the performance, but it turns out she had gotten there late (but in time for Whitney's parts) and had been standing in the back of the room.
Whitney was very vocal about "suggesting" that we celebrate by going to JCW's because that's what we did after Landon's play 3 years ago.
**How would you be feeling about a 6 day, 50 mile hike?
Were you ever in a 4th grade play?
Do you remember the commercial my title came from?**
Comment Window Tidbit: Our recycling is piling up because we missed the pick up last week...argh!
17 comments:
I have no idea what commercial that comes from!
I would have serious dread and concern about a 50 mile hike! Marc still tells about the magnificent blisters he got on his 50-miler, so I would make sure he has good boots that are broken in and good socks. Max has only done the 50-mile bike ride, and it sounds like they are going to do a 50-mile canoe trip this summer.
Of course Whitney wanted to go to JCW's to celebrate after the play, who wouldn't?
I would totally love a 6 day, 50 mile hike and it's funny that you should ask because I'm actively looking for a hiking group to join. My husband isn't interested in the least so I'm looking for a group to hike with. I just love the outdoors plain and simple.
I was never in a 4th grade play but my son was and had the lead part!
Yes, I remember the greasy kid's stuff commercials well!
I would pass out before we reached mile 5. They would leave me by the side of the road and I hope they would pick me up on their way home.
I don't think our 12 year old's go on the 50 miler in our ward. At least, mine hasn't had it come up yet for this summer. It's pretty much the older boys who do it. Mine just did the Klondike because camping in the snow is so much fun...(insert sarcastic remark here).
I was in a third grade play that celebrated America's bicentennial. Which means I was 10 years old in 1976. Yes, I am old. Chikes!
I'm probably crazy, but I kind of think it would be cool to do that hike. I would like that I was forced into it and so I had to see what I was made of. 'What has to be doe usually can be done', or something like that.
You're really killing me with the JCW's photo. (6 days strong, ZERO sugar. Like, not even ketchup.)
I don't have a clue as to where that line came from. Where is it?
I wouldn't been to keen on that hike right about now. Blake would be in heaven.
I was never in a 4th grade play. I don't even think we had one.
That shake looks pretty yummy right now.
I have fallen back in my old habit of checking blogs but not commenting because I don't think I have anything important to say. I know you hate that, so I'm going to try and get back to commenting and regular routines-
I LOVE the placemat idea! I can't really fathom a 50 mile hike, but it seems to be a right of passage because men are still comparing their 50 miler experience while sitting with their kids in nursery.
Whitney looks great! I'm glad the play went well. That was a serious amount of practicing!
I was signed in on a different account- oops.
We missed recycling too and it kills us! I wish they would come every week!
I have no idea about the commercial!
So funny that Whitney remembered about where you went after Landon's play three years ago. Guess those first born littles set many traditions - even if we don't realize it at the time.
My boys have done a 50 miler and loved it. SUPER hard - but if you are prepared you will be ok (meaning Landon of course!!) CUTE placemats - hope you brought yours home to hang in his room!! Sounds like you have some great leadership in your ward!! I am always impressed with these men that take their family vacation to spend it with our boys and make great adventures/memories for them.
I'm with Michelle - get some boots and start breaking them in now. Proper socks are a must too!
I would be feeling the same way about that hike for myself, but excited for someone else to experience the feeling accomplishment of finishing the hike. Never been in a play at any time and your title sounds vaguely familiar, but can't place it.
Congrats to Landon on two required merit badges!!!
I'm looking forward to your pre-hike and post-hike posts; I'm COUNTING on you to give me the tips & tricks.
I think the 6 day hike would be so cool. Stinky, but cool.
YAY for scouts, and that Landon is at the point that he needs a sash...kudos.
I was in a 5th grade play where I had the roll of the crazy Grandma, it was fun.
My son is turning 8 and about to start Cub Scouts which sort of puts me in a cold sweat. Merit badges, hikes, uniforms, blue and gold banquets. Heaven help me if I get called as den mother.
Love Whitney's costume. She looks so cute.
Now that is one serious milkshake. What's your favorite kind? Mine would have hot fudge of some kind in it.
Ohhhh...that shake looks delicious....
56 miles!! Holy Cow. I would be hugely relieved too, not to have to participate! I don't remember the boys my age growing up ever having to do that (of course, I probably didn't pay much attention...)
I love Boy Scouts of America. I know scouting was started in Britain, but to me the Americans perfected it. 50 miler!!!
Whitney looks adorable as an engineer!
Is your recycling free? We have to pay for it here which seems nuts to me, paying to throw away things we have already used. If it didn't have a monthly fee I would do it.
Are you okay? No posts in two days has me hoping you aren't sick.
I'm with Natasha, I hope everything is okay over there. This is a long time in between posts for you.
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