We welcomed Rachel and Steve (B2) to the Crew with the induction ceremony on Mt Cootha. There was a storm brewing all afternoon and we were treated to a fantastic lightning display. There was some mild concerns about conducting electricity, however, no one was killed. A bit light rain and blenty of wind made a fire impossible so everyone was a little chilled by the time we got back to Emile's for a cuppa, and for some, something a little stronger (emphasis on the little).
We were also paid a visit by ex-Rover Tracey and Jordan married Travis Jordan on Facebook resulting in her being Christened "JJ." Everyone is convinced that Travis and JJ should marry for real.
Squire Steve (B2) is Sponsored by Knight Steve (B1).
Squire Rachel is Sponsored by Knight Matt.
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
6/8/09 - Visit to the Joey Scouts.
Prelude: Following a largely successful group night, Sam Ludinski caught up with Sue Barker (or, Kirra), the Joey Scout leader in order to arrange completion of another part of the SJW Rover Squires' training.
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Attendees: Stephen Endicott, Sam Ludinski, Iain Laing, Bill Alexander, and Jon Wilson.
The night started with a word search containing words related to the Joey section. Sam Ludinski gloriously finished the search several minutes before the 6/7-year-old Joeys and proceeded to help "Lachy" with his. It seemed almost as if we were expected to teach them English at the same time.
We then proceeded to opening parade, with Joey, "Jamie" being invested, and then the Joeys played a few more games with us.
The first game we played was Baloon Names. The game detailed a balloon being in the middle, and you had to hit the balloon and say another Joey (or Rover's) name. That person then ran to the balloon, hit it, and said another person's name. It was a good way to get to know some of the Joeys.
Following was "Joey scout in the pouch". The joeys "hop"ed around and when Warata said "drop" they had to drop to the ground and close their eyes. "Brumby" (Madeline Davie) then put a blanket over one of the joeys, and they had to guess which one was hidden. By this point in time, we got to know the joeys quite sufficiently.
Then it was their time to get to know us. We told the Joeys about how we went on hikes, how we did gang show, talked about our bash car, and talked about our leadership structure (in lameman's terms) (how good it was to have self-direction) . The joeys were also very impressed with the Rover Sword.
Other games of the night included "Catch the joey scout law" (when Sam aquired the nickname "Hobbit" from Warata), and H.O.P. (a jumping race).
All in all the night was a great success, we got to know what the joeys were like and they got to know us.
The Rovers then bid farewell to the Joeys and went downstairs to the Rover Den, where we commenced our Hard Business Meeting (see: Minutes - 6/8/09).
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Attendees: Stephen Endicott, Sam Ludinski, Iain Laing, Bill Alexander, and Jon Wilson.
The night started with a word search containing words related to the Joey section. Sam Ludinski gloriously finished the search several minutes before the 6/7-year-old Joeys and proceeded to help "Lachy" with his. It seemed almost as if we were expected to teach them English at the same time.
We then proceeded to opening parade, with Joey, "Jamie" being invested, and then the Joeys played a few more games with us.
The first game we played was Baloon Names. The game detailed a balloon being in the middle, and you had to hit the balloon and say another Joey (or Rover's) name. That person then ran to the balloon, hit it, and said another person's name. It was a good way to get to know some of the Joeys.
Following was "Joey scout in the pouch". The joeys "hop"ed around and when Warata said "drop" they had to drop to the ground and close their eyes. "Brumby" (Madeline Davie) then put a blanket over one of the joeys, and they had to guess which one was hidden. By this point in time, we got to know the joeys quite sufficiently.
Then it was their time to get to know us. We told the Joeys about how we went on hikes, how we did gang show, talked about our bash car, and talked about our leadership structure (in lameman's terms) (how good it was to have self-direction) . The joeys were also very impressed with the Rover Sword.
Other games of the night included "Catch the joey scout law" (when Sam aquired the nickname "Hobbit" from Warata), and H.O.P. (a jumping race).
All in all the night was a great success, we got to know what the joeys were like and they got to know us.
The Rovers then bid farewell to the Joeys and went downstairs to the Rover Den, where we commenced our Hard Business Meeting (see: Minutes - 6/8/09).
Monday, June 8, 2009
Matt's Squire's Hike
Sunday 7 June 2009 at 2:30pm Chris picked me up from my house and we made our way up Waterworks Road towards Mt Nebo.
We reached the Scrub Road track at approximately 3:30pm and began the descent through the dense eyucalypt and dry rainforest u
ntil we reached the Enoggera Creek headwaters. The track was damp and the creek was flowing well due to the considerable rainfall in the three days before the walk.
We reached the creek after 4:00pm and noticed that there was a decent looking swimming hole downstream from where the road crosses the creek. The water was very chilly
but crystal clear.
The road began an immediate ascent out of the valley. The forest began to thin and move into open sclarphyl forest spotted with many beautiful eyucalypts.
We found the Lander’s Pocket Campsite easily and set up our tents for the night. We were not aware that there would be a shelter shed and water tank. There was also an open fire pit and hot plate.
I cooked minestrone soup for entree and we had a traditional Backcountry Honey Soy Chicken with fried rice for dinner.
There was a considerable amount of wind overnight and a bright moon.
Monday 8 June 2009 we woke reasonably early. Cooked porridge for breakfast. I did not know that Chris does not like porridge, however, it was the best open fire cooked porridge that I have ever tasted.
Walked out via the same track not wanting to bush bash through the tick scrub on the proposed route (marked on the map in light orange). There were many mountain bikers out in the park as we walked back to the car. We were back in The Gap by 9:00am, ready for Gang Show dress rehearsal.
We reached the Scrub Road track at approximately 3:30pm and began the descent through the dense eyucalypt and dry rainforest u
ntil we reached the Enoggera Creek headwaters. The track was damp and the creek was flowing well due to the considerable rainfall in the three days before the walk.We reached the creek after 4:00pm and noticed that there was a decent looking swimming hole downstream from where the road crosses the creek. The water was very chilly
but crystal clear.
The road began an immediate ascent out of the valley. The forest began to thin and move into open sclarphyl forest spotted with many beautiful eyucalypts.
We found the Lander’s Pocket Campsite easily and set up our tents for the night. We were not aware that there would be a shelter shed and water tank. There was also an open fire pit and hot plate.
I cooked minestrone soup for entree and we had a traditional Backcountry Honey Soy Chicken with fried rice for dinner.
There was a considerable amount of wind overnight and a bright moon.
Monday 8 June 2009 we woke reasonably early. Cooked porridge for breakfast. I did not know that Chris does not like porridge, however, it was the best open fire cooked porridge that I have ever tasted.
Walked out via the same track not wanting to bush bash through the tick scrub on the proposed route (marked on the map in light orange). There were many mountain bikers out in the park as we walked back to the car. We were back in The Gap by 9:00am, ready for Gang Show dress rehearsal.
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