Michigan 2004 Camporee Log
3rd August 2004
- Patrick the Canadian acts in true Lumberjack Fashion
- Steffan gets hoarder of the day during waterfront.
- The Life Guards later issue permission to sink him!
- Gadget goes hyper at the Campfire
The day started at 09:30 with Water Front, An opportunity to sail Kayaks, Canoes, Rowing Boats or just swim and play in the water. After a brief induction we were released onto the lake (Buddy Tags Permitting). The buddy tags enabled the water front staff to keep track of who was in which section of the lake. Using this system nobody (In theory) is left isolated and at threat of danger.
The lack of Kayaks meant that everybody had to swap around between crafts regularly. Some people just couldn"esingle;t grasp this!
After water front we moved onto a series of initiative games. Some of which proved more dangerous than challenging. (Just ask Gadget about the Ice). Patrick also attempted to destroy the activity area by leaning against a now dead tree. Rather intense yet highly amusing stuff.
Shooting sports was the final programmed activity of the day. The section included the shooting of .22 rifles and Black Powder Muskets. Later in the evening we attended an International Campfire in which many of the visiting nations performed their cultural historical performances. The evening turned out to be a great one. Some of our contingent really enjoyed it.
