Boy Scouts: Very enjoyable activity for the early years.
- First there was Cub Scouts, meeting at “Jimmy” Smith’s on Maple Avenue. I was in awe that they actually owned a barn!
- Next, Boy Scouts. “Mr. Ryder” was a very active scoutmaster, and it seems we went on many camping trips, Jamborees, and other activities. Saw my first Playboy, collected in one or our paper drives. Wow. We were Troop 151, and met regularly in the Methodist Church basement. Many hikes, many camp-outs, constantly worked to earn our “merit badges.” Went to a week-long Jamboree at Camp Watchung – including Steve Strait.
- Once we “survival camped” in winter – making shelter from pine boughs. Woke up to several feet of snow. And these were days prior to down sleeping bags and garments!
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