Troop 281 Cincinnati, OH

On Independence Day, Troop 281 provided Color Guards for the church's traditional services and for the Cincinnati Pops at Riverbend. Steven L., Avery R., and Elliot H. prepare to present the colors to the church. Presenting the colors during "America the Beautiful". Steven L., Greg B., Avery R., and Brett C. practice onstage at Riverbend. Stepping into the spotlight during a drumroll. The Scouts meet Nick Clooney (picture taken by his wife, the mother of George Clooney...) The flags of the 5 military services are presented while their anthems are played and members of each service stand to be recognized.

Dear readers, Thanks for reading. We've ALL had fun this week (year?). Merit badges and advancements were the LEAST of what we've learned. This may or may not be the last blog entry for the week. Check again Sunday when you review it with your son. (He's not seen it yet.) Scroll through the blog again over the last two weeks: in case you missed something for copying, remembering, or reminiscing remember, if you have the login and password, history CAN be rewritten (Editing this blog can often be messy and we have to make corrections.) Speaking of history, help us write the next chapters. It will be an adventure. We promise. Nick R. (Editor) P.S . See you tonight.

Three long time amigos after the OA Brotherhood Ceremony Great cobbler, Brett I can see all next year from here. Lakeview sunset. Wow! MHX1 and Noah R. work on a merit badge. The blog editor being interviewed for Communications merit badge. One match award attempt Happy Birthday Gunnar! Lakeview in the morning.

` NEW SCOUTS AT TRAILBLAZER ON MY HONOR ORANGE YOU HAPPY? THE "BOSS'S" NEW TRAIL CHILL'N IN THE TRADING POST MOM, WE ARE NOT GAMBLING - BUT I NEED MORE MONEY MH63 CLEANING GUTTER HANDY WORK ON A NECKERCHIEF SLIDE EVEN CAMP HAS PAPERWORK YOU CARE!

LETTERS FROM CAMP I like archery pretty good. I like going to the Trading Post. No luck fishing yet. Zack D. I had a baby turtle that I brought to reptile and amphibian study. It was cool. I'll see you soon. Michael G. I like archery. I haven't caught anything fishing but I caught a baby turtle with my hands. Trading Post is fun. Nathan H. Dear mom and dad, I'm having lots of fun even though we had to get up early. I miss you and hope to see you soon. Justin H. I need you to tell my mom to send me more gum. Make sure the dog doesn't tear up my stuff. Jake L. Camp is going good. There's only two more days left till I'll be going home. Nate R. I'm fine and I'm having fun. Zack R. Thanks for the cookies. Are you coming family night? Joe S. I'm having a great time here. I wish I could stay longer. Will S. Hi mom and dad, I hope you're having a good time and you're probably missing me. BUT I'm coming back of Friday. I love you. PS Thanks fo...