Alive and Well

Here he is. Alive and well. And enjoying camp.

He hasn't blown off any fingers with his rifle. He does have a superficial cut on his finger, that stings when you don't keep it clean - like getting salt in it at dinner, from trying to open all the blades on his knife at once.

He showers every day. Just without any soap. An after the pool rinse counts if you are 11. He has changed his clothes - twice. And he even brushed his teeth once since Sunday. He doesn't use sunscreen or bug spray, but seems OK anyway. I suppose if it were a problem then he would rethink his methods.

He likes the rifles. And they opened up another session of canoe for just his troop so he is doing both. He doesn't like the way the first aide instructor speaks.

He said the food is alright. They always serve white bread and salad at dinner, which seems to be his meal of choice. He liked the cinnamon buns for breakfast yesterday.

He was thrilled that we visited. It didn't hurt that we brought cookies. He gave us the grand tour of the camp. Now Ellen wants to be a Boy Scout.