Camplore

The North Texas Municipal Water District announced an emergency this fine mid-July day. Turns out a 72-inch water pipe has been damaged, water has been redirected, and the general population of Collin County has been asked to make do with a substantially limited amount of water for the next three days. Heaven forbid, a blade of that lush green grass in front of the bank may have to do without a drink for a few days. I know I’m disappointed I won’t be able to drive through the puddle of overspray that is on the street every single morning, drought or not.
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My Life Scout returned from his trip to Philmont. Which was a great success for him, I am delighted to report. There were moments in the months leading up to this I wasn’t sure it would be, especially in regard to foot care. He was quite determined to not wear the requisite sock liners under his hiking socks during practice hikes, and he paid for it with many a serious blister. For Philmont, he wore liners for the entire trip until the last two days. So he still came home with major blisters.

A quick survey of the returning equipment turned up a few missing items. So if you’re hiking around Philmont and happen across these items, you can drop me a comment and thank me.
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