Peterloon 2024 We spent Saturday at Peterloon 2024. This is the premier scouting event for the Dan Beard Council. Scouts from all over the country come here for the event and for good reason. It is a ton of fun with lots of things to do. This was our first time participating in the event, …

Cub Scout Day Trip The remnants of Hurricane Helene changed our plans for our fall Cub Scout camp out. Instead of cancelling it, we decided to find a shelter and let the kids play together just for the day. I brought a bunch of games and coloring books for the younger ones to stay engaged. …

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Megadeth A friend treated me to see Megadeth at Riverbend for my birthday. It was an excellent concert. I am a huge metal head and this is the second time I’ve seen them play. The set list included all of my favorites including many selections from “Rust in Peace”, one of my favorite albums. Megadeth …

It is my birthday week and I am busily preparing for the next year. I know that sounds odd, most people celebrate their birthdays, they don’t prepare for anything other than a good meal perhaps. I instead take my birthdays a little different than most. I like to treat them like New Years Eve where …

Our first visit to the Ohio Renaissance Festival in many years was terrific. We had an amazing time. The weather was dry and warm outside, but not too hot where people weren’t wearing their period costumes. We chose Sunday to visit with the hopes that it meant less traffic and attendance and we were rewarded. …

Deck Slats I spent the majority of the weekend working on home projects, including fastening some slats on to the pergola roof to provide some much needed shade for the dining table. I’ve spent the better part of a year working through this deck upgrade. It all started when I noticed the existing pergola a …

We celebrated our Labor Day Weekend and enjoyed a quiet weekend at home. Our original plans included going to Kings Island and one of the two pools we have access to before the end of the season. We’ve been on the run the last month and will be more coming up so we opted to …

Camping with the Troop We spent the weekend camping with Troop 8. I am working with our Senior Webelos and preparing them to transition from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. Boy Scouts is completely different than Cub Scouts and I think they are all excited for it. One of the big opportunities for them will …

Cub Scout Planning Weekend I hosted Pack 808’s leadership planning session at Dutchman’s Rod and Gun Club. I am transitioning out from pack leadership after this year, and wanted one good get together with these leaders before that happened. I look forward to supporting them in any way I can, but also optimistic about getting …