Diary: Friday 17 July
“When all issues of space, time, matter and the nature of being are resolved, only one question remains: Where shall we have dinner?”
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe* provides the ultimate gastronomic experience…perhaps it is run by enthusiastic Scouts.
Diary: Thursday 16 July
“One Thursday lunchtime the Earth gets demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass. For Arthur, who has just had his house demolished, this is too much. Sadly, the weekend’s just begun.”
Here at camp, things are not so dramatic on a Thursday lunchtime.
One of the essential things that all Scouts learn is how to put up a tent. Pegging the flysheet into place rigidly and securely is essential in order to avoid it touching the inner tent.
Many Scouts will attest to the unhappiness of waking up soaking wet, as the outer sheet was touching the inner sheet, allowing condensation to leak through.
Diary: Wednesday 15 July
At camp, the Scouts are quite good at asking awkward questions just when you are at your most busy or most tired.
For example, how heavy is a jerry can full of water?
Diary: Tuesday 14 July
I am a huge fan of Betty’s Café and Tea Room in Yorkshire.
However at camp it is Betty Crocker I have to turn to for help in making a birthday cake.
Diary: Monday 13 July
For some reason we have amassed enough milk to feed an army. Inevitably, with the relentless pace of camp life it is easy to ignore the loosely screwed milk bottle top.
Welcome to Day Four. It’s a bit like skiing for the first time. After the initial excitement has worn off, the pain sets in and this is the day you start questioning your commitment.
The Scouts have two gas rings over which they have to cook their breakfasts and dinners.
Diary: Sunday 12 July
It is a cold day and there was rain overnight, with more rain forecast.
A hot cup of tea makes for good start to the day…and it is time to make my own teabags.
Diary: Saturday 11 July
One of the joys of camping is that the Scouts get to cook their own meals. This morning we had eggy bread, otherwise known in posh circles as French Toast.
The ingredients and method of cooking are very simple, perfect for the first breakfast at camp.
Diary: Friday 10 July
Gochugaru Girl is heading to the Isle of Wight with her Scout Group.
The trip is off to a good start with fair weather on the ferry crossing to the island.
