Message from Toucs :

Hey everybody!

I’m shutting down the Blog while I get ready for CJ. Gotta do some pushups, practice my swimming and iron my shorts (as if!). Can’t wait to see you all there.

Thanks to everyone who shared your pictures. It was sooooo cool being with you this year! The winners of the Toucs T-shirts will be chosen this week from everyone who sent in pictures. I’ll announce their names on Friday – they’ll be able to pick up their Ts of yours truly onsite.

CJ Rocks, don’t you know!

Toucs

I’m a camping fool!

Here I’m hanging out with 1st Brighton at the Pre-CJ camp at the Sandbanks Provincial Park in May. It was a great weekend and they learned a lot about CJ! They are starting to pack up for their CJ07 experience, and can’t wait to get there!

What a drag!

Me with the1st Terrace Scouts at the Terrace Drag Races. We have been working for them for the season to raise money for our trip to CJ! Man, they’ll be the first ones there!

CJ Is For The Birds Too!

“Yep, it’s me again with T Company (Transcona Manitoba Scouting) Scout Unit! We just finished our CJ Pre-camp at Camp Amisk. I wanted to take the picture but they insisted I get in on it too! How could I refuse! We all had on our new Transcona Contingent neckers, which were so bright that we even had hummingbirds flying up to us thinking we were some sort of bright new flowers. What a hummin’ experience!”

Lift that bale...

The 1ST Rockland Scouts runs the overnight site for the Courier de Bois camp for the Canadian Ski Marathon. This year marked the 41ST anniversary of this event where 2100 skiers ski 160 km in two days! The gold level skiers carry all their gear and food and sleep outside over night. The Scouts are responsible for safety, first aid, and keeping the fires burning all night for these skiers. The troop appreciated having me stopping by to lend an extra set of hands to lift and haul the 500 bales of straw that the skiers use for sitting and sleeping on.

Gotta love that wind!

The 3rd Ile Perrot Sea Scouts made room for me in their canoe during their trip May 19 - 21. We camped on islands where the breeze kept those buzzing little blackflies away. Lots of time for swimming and beautiful campfires. Ahhhh, just like CJ will be, minus the blackflies!!!

Roaming Wyoming Toucs

The Gang from Northern Star Council Troop 143 Boy Scouts of America, Wyoming, Minnesota are making final plans to visit their neighbors in the north (that's us!) They look forward to seeing us in July.

Breakfast with Champions!

Yum! Here I am at the Community Scout Breakfast on May 26, 2007. The 5th Canso Troop is involved in numerous fundraising and community activities to attend CJ in July/07.

SCOPE-in it out at Blue Springs

Troop 665, Dresher Pennsylvania, attended the 2007 SCOPE/OLYMPIA Scout exchange program from Thursday, May 24th through Monday, May 28th at Blue Springs Scout Reserve near Toronto, Ontario along with their new friends from Bramalea 13th as well as over 600 Scouts from Ontario and Pennsylvania. SCOPE/OLYMPIA began in 1967 and is celebrating its 40th Anniversary during this year of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting in Canada and world-wide. The name SCOPE stands for S couts C entennial O ntario P ennsylvania E xpedition. This program allows Scouts to become part of a Canadian family and Scout Troop, attending school and then camping with fellow Scouts. Each participant becomes a member of a Canadian Scout family and Canadian Scout Troop for the weekend. Lasting friendships have developed through this international exchange program and participants experience one of the most meaningful and rewarding experiences of their Scouting career. Troop 665 thanks Bramalea 13th for its warm hospitality in this international Scout exchange program and looks forward to their visit to Pennsylvania next year. What a blast I had, don't you know!

Down and Dirty!

My muddy adventure with the 5th Ancaster Scouts at Mt. Nemo Camp. The Scouts were helping out with Cub Fun Day. The gang can't wait to meet everyone at CJ'07!

Shapin' Up!

Getting the 1st Fort Qu'appelle Scouting Group all shaped up for CJ at Rowan's Ravine,Saskatchewan May 5th.

Campin' It Up!

Here I am at the Dorchester International Brotherhood Camporee with my friends from 13th Bramalea Scouts and 3500 other Scouts and Guides from Canada and the United States on Mother's Day weekend! My friends at 13th Bramalea hope that all those going to CJ'07 will come by and sign their CJ Flag.

Takin' Care of Toucs

The 3rd Bridgewater Troop & 1st New Germany Troop just completed the 16 hr. Standard First Aid Training as part of their programing. They are now one step closer to CJ'07. Check out the snazzy group photo!

Ski camping in Kouchibouguac National Park, NB

I had a great weekend cross-country skiing/backcountry camping with 3rd and 7th Fredericton Scouts in Kouchibouguac National Park in New Brunswick. On March 25th it was -12C at night so they loaned me a pair of socks to keep my tooties warm.

Yee-Haw: At the Truck Rodeo

I got in on the action with the West Ferris Scouts from North Bay on March 24! Lookin' forward to heading to CJ with them.

Cheerio, Pip Pip! Cheers from the UK

Sutton Coldfield Scouts ( Units 421 & 422 ) invited me to their Go-Cart Fundraiser to raise funds for our trip over to Canada to come to CJ. There are 16 of us in total: 12 Scouts & 4 Leaders. This group can't wait to get here and see how different Scouting is in Canada! Man, will we show them a good time

Hangin' with 2nd Leamington Scouts

Posted by Toucs on April 10th, 2007

It's me again, at a games night and sleepover in the gym of the church! We went hiking for an hour after this picture was taken...I don't even look tired!

Ten-Hut! Toucs Joins the Army

Posted by Toucs on April 2nd, 2007

I joined the 13th Bramalea Scouts, part of the famed 49th Regiment Light Coy, at Fort Georgethe weekend of March 30 for the winter campaign. It was great, however I need my own uniform.

Toucs: Ski Bunny!

Posted by Toucs on March 30th, 2007

Here I am with Mary Queen of Peace (MQP) Scouts/ Venturers in St. John's, Newfoundland. We took a road trip from St. John's to the White Hills Ski Resort in Clarenville via motor coach on Saturday March 24, 2007. Yes, that's me with my custom made skis and goggles. I passed on the chair lift and stuck to the bunny hill. This Troop/Company are anticipating a fantastic summer camp at CJ'07 in Quebec and are very busy preparing for CJ'07!

Happeeee New Year!

Posted by Toucs on January 2nd, 2007

I love a good After New Year's Eve Party - especially with the1st Maxville Scouts at Apple Hill Scout Camp!

Get your motor running...

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The Trillium Highlands Beavers,bs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers invited me to their mall display! They had a race track set up for all the present and past members of Scouting could race their Cub cars and trucks. There were even some vintage autos! I have a little bit of experience tuning cars; I have been watching the NASCAR pit crews getting ready for the Daytona 500 this week so I though I would help out the Area Commissioner. Here I am explaining to the local OPP about Scouting (no, I am not getting arrested) since they were challenged to a race too. The event ran from 9:00 am to 4:00 m on February 17th. This was a great way to kick off BP Week in Trillium Highlands! Brrrrroooom!

- "Born to be Wild" Toucs

Toucs Loves a Parade

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Yoo hoo, guys! Here I am in Whitby ,Ontario taking part in the Christmas parade with the kids from 10th and 13th Whitby. I also got to meet my cousin from White Pine Council "White Pine Wally" (what a handsome dude). I had the best time, don't you know!

Visiting the US!

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Just before Christmas I made a quick trip down to the United States to visit some of my friends the Scouts from Troop 21 in Hudson, New Hampshire. They wanted to talk to me about the jamboree next summer. So naturally I told them all about Canada, and how they were going to be having a really great time in my home country.

The Scouts were meeting to plan their special patch for the trip. They want to make sure they have a cool patch to trade with all of the Scouts in Canada.

Gettin' a sneak peak at Tamaracouta!

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I'm tagging along with the 29th Nepean Scouts on November 25! We're exploring Tamaracouta. Fantastic weather! Wish you were here, and see you at CJ.

Can I have just a little taste?

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Honest, I really wasn't trying to sneak Scout Popcorn - I was helping the 2nd Kingsville (ON) Scouts with their sale! What would they do without me anyway. BTW it was delicious. TTFN

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but my tent is so delightful...

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When I visited with the 1st Fort Saskatchewan (Alberta) group, they (and I) had no idea their fall camp would turn into a winter camp!! Should have worn my woolies.

lol :)

Poppies 'R Us

Posted by Toucs on November 2006

If there's anything I like to do (better than camping) it's help out! When in need...just call on Toucs! Here I am with Cedar Park Heights Terra Cotta, helping out with the Legion poppy day on Saturday, November 4. Scouting youth and yours truly offered poppies all day long to shoppers at Loblaws, Kirkland, Quebec, right through the peak hours of the shopping day. In the photo you see lovable me, Cubs and Scouts from Cedar Park Heights/Terra Cotta with a Legion member. Don't like to toot my own horn...but the Legion reports that since Scouting members got involved with the collection, donations have risen dramatically!

November, 2006

In Omemee they shut down the highway for the Remembrance Day Parade, don't you know! I am marching (second from the left) arching with the 1st Omemee Troop from the Cenotaph where we had a ceremony to remember those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. I was so happy to be invited by the Omemee Scouts, I even helped them serve supper to the veterans and their families! Twelve veterans were in the parade with me!

November, 2006

Just tagging along with the 2nd Kingsville Scouts (Ontario) for their first CJ prep camp. It was muddy, raining and blowing but we stuck it out. It's a good thing I'm waterproof!

For the Birds

Yowza! I'm everywhere - here I'm with the 1st Sutton West (Ontario) Scouts! We are all working together building bird houses to raise funds to attend CJ 2007. At the same time we are working on some woodworking and craft badges - as you can see we are having a blast!

October, 2006- Pizza anyone?

Gotta love pizza! The 1st Omemee Scouts (Ontario) invited me to the Italian Pizzeria at the White Pine Council JOTA.. The camp made pizza was baked in a cardboard box oven. The 1st Omemee Patrols won 1st and 2nd place for the Pizza competition, don't you know! Your Toucs was a big hit...it doesn't hurt when you know what the judges like on their pizza.

October, 2006 - On the Radio

Hi there, just thought that I'd let you know that I've been visiting with White Pine Council (Ontario) this past weekend, attending the largest JOTA Camp in Canada. Me and over 400 others had a real blast talking on radios; live band; fireworks, Karaoke, and so on. Here I am on the Ham Radio with Scout Connor...he's almost as cool as me! Where else can you stay up late and talk to other Scouts all around the world? My fellow Scouters talked to people in Australia, Germany, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, and Switzerland.

We also set up camp in the rain; of course, cool Scout that I am, I was prepared and had a rain suit. Can you believe it...we saw a movie, projected onto the large tent behind me as the screen.

Your Toucs then directed the Headquarters Volunteers to cook breakfast for all 400 participants.. I wonder if I'll have to make the food for CJ07? Delegate...that's the thing!

Here I am at JOTA, with Joe, a Whitby Rover Crew Member from 1st Omemee, Ontario. He doesn't know I'm watching him receive his Queen Scout! Ha, ha! This was a surprise to him, but I knew about it. Nice to see these lads and ladies staying in Scouting as long as I have.

October 18, 2006

Here I am, singin' along with the 236th Toronto!

Didn't I just have a blast - I learned all the words to "A Little History", sung by the 236th First Light Scout Band. The song music and words written by Scouter Jim Sloan are on their website at: www.236toronto.com.

I do have a pretty mean set of pipes, if I do say so myself. Ahem...me me me me meeeeee...
You know, it would be cool if we could all sing the song together at CJ. Just a thought!
Later, gators!

Singin, swingin Toucs
(photo by Sergio Otoya)

October 2, 2006 - Hanging out at National!

Hey dudes, here's the place where they're organizing CJ! Check it out!

Man, what a big totem pole!
Now I know how it feels to be dental floss...

Here I am in the CEO's chair...Man, this is the life!

Okay, here's the Chief wanting his chair back. Don't you think we make a great team!!

Toucs and Executive Commissioner & CEO Rob Stewart

It's soooo cool here. Think I'll check out the Scout Shop and the Museum next. Wonder if they have any Scout Popcorn?

Stay tuned for my next blog...and don't forget to send in your pix and blog chat! Later, gators!
Photos by Howie Osterer


	Message from Toucs : Hey everybody! I’m shutting down the Blog while I get ready for CJ. Gotta do some pushups, practice my swimming and iron my shorts (as if!). Can’t wait to see you all there. Thanks to everyone who shared your pictures. It was sooooo cool being with you this year! The winners of the Toucs T-shirts will be chosen this week from everyone who sent in pictures. I’ll announce their names on Friday – they’ll be able to pick up their Ts of yours truly onsite. CJ Rocks, don’t you know! Toucs I’m a camping fool! Here I’m hanging out with 1st Brighton at the Pre-CJ camp at the Sandbanks Provincial Park in May. It was a great weekend and they learned a lot about CJ! They are starting to pack up for their CJ07 experience, and can’t wait to get there! What a drag! Me with the1st Terrace Scouts at the Terrace Drag Races. We have been working for them for the season to raise money for our trip to CJ! Man, they’ll be the first ones there! CJ Is For The Birds Too! “Yep, it’s me again with T Company (Transcona Manitoba Scouting) Scout Unit! We just finished our CJ Pre-camp at Camp Amisk. I wanted to take the picture but they insisted I get in on it too! How could I refuse! We all had on our new Transcona Contingent neckers, which were so bright that we even had hummingbirds flying up to us thinking we were some sort of bright new flowers. What a hummin’ experience!” Lift that bale... The 1ST Rockland Scouts runs the overnight site for the Courier de Bois camp for the Canadian Ski Marathon. This year marked the 41ST anniversary of this event where 2100 skiers ski 160 km in two days! The gold level skiers carry all their gear and food and sleep outside over night. The Scouts are responsible for safety, first aid, and keeping the fires burning all night for these skiers. The troop appreciated having me stopping by to lend an extra set of hands to lift and haul the 500 bales of straw that the skiers use for sitting and sleeping on. Gotta love that wind! The 3rd Ile Perrot Sea Scouts made room for me in their canoe during their trip May 19 - 21. We camped on islands where the breeze kept those buzzing little blackflies away. Lots of time for swimming and beautiful campfires. Ahhhh, just like CJ will be, minus the blackflies!!! Roaming Wyoming Toucs The Gang from Northern Star Council Troop 143 Boy Scouts of America, Wyoming, Minnesota are making final plans to visit their neighbors in the north (that's us!) They look forward to seeing us in July. Breakfast with Champions! Yum! Here I am at the Community Scout Breakfast on May 26, 2007. The 5th Canso Troop is involved in numerous fundraising and community activities to attend CJ in July/07. SCOPE-in it out at Blue Springs Troop 665, Dresher Pennsylvania, attended the 2007 SCOPE/OLYMPIA Scout exchange program from Thursday, May 24th through Monday, May 28th at Blue Springs Scout Reserve near Toronto, Ontario along with their new friends from Bramalea 13th as well as over 600 Scouts from Ontario and Pennsylvania. SCOPE/OLYMPIA began in 1967 and is celebrating its 40th Anniversary during this year of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting in Canada and world-wide. The name SCOPE stands for S couts C entennial O ntario P ennsylvania E xpedition. This program allows Scouts to become part of a Canadian family and Scout Troop, attending school and then camping with fellow Scouts. Each participant becomes a member of a Canadian Scout family and Canadian Scout Troop for the weekend. Lasting friendships have developed through this international exchange program and participants experience one of the most meaningful and rewarding experiences of their Scouting career. Troop 665 thanks Bramalea 13th for its warm hospitality in this international Scout exchange program and looks forward to their visit to Pennsylvania next year. What a blast I had, don't you know! Down and Dirty! My muddy adventure with the 5th Ancaster Scouts at Mt. Nemo Camp. The Scouts were helping out with Cub Fun Day. The gang can't wait to meet everyone at CJ'07! Shapin' Up! Getting the 1st Fort Qu'appelle Scouting Group all shaped up for CJ at Rowan's Ravine,Saskatchewan May 5th. Campin' It Up! Here I am at the Dorchester International Brotherhood Camporee with my friends from 13th Bramalea Scouts and 3500 other Scouts and Guides from Canada and the United States on Mother's Day weekend! My friends at 13th Bramalea hope that all those going to CJ'07 will come by and sign their CJ Flag. Takin' Care of Toucs The 3rd Bridgewater Troop & 1st New Germany Troop just completed the 16 hr. Standard First Aid Training as part of their programing. They are now one step closer to CJ'07. Check out the snazzy group photo! Ski camping in Kouchibouguac National Park, NB I had a great weekend cross-country skiing/backcountry camping with 3rd and 7th Fredericton Scouts in Kouchibouguac National Park in New Brunswick. On March 25th it was -12C at night so they loaned me a pair of socks to keep my tooties warm. Yee-Haw: At the Truck Rodeo I got in on the action with the West Ferris Scouts from North Bay on March 24! Lookin' forward to heading to CJ with them. Cheerio, Pip Pip! Cheers from the UK Sutton Coldfield Scouts ( Units 421 & 422 ) invited me to their Go-Cart Fundraiser to raise funds for our trip over to Canada to come to CJ. There are 16 of us in total: 12 Scouts & 4 Leaders. This group can't wait to get here and see how different Scouting is in Canada! Man, will we show them a good time Hangin' with 2nd Leamington Scouts Posted by Toucs on April 10th, 2007 It's me again, at a games night and sleepover in the gym of the church! We went hiking for an hour after this picture was taken...I don't even look tired! Ten-Hut! Toucs Joins the Army Posted by Toucs on April 2nd, 2007 I joined the 13th Bramalea Scouts, part of the famed 49th Regiment Light Coy, at Fort Georgethe weekend of March 30 for the winter campaign. It was great, however I need my own uniform. Toucs: Ski Bunny! Posted by Toucs on March 30th, 2007 Here I am with Mary Queen of Peace (MQP) Scouts/ Venturers in St. John's, Newfoundland. We took a road trip from St. John's to the White Hills Ski Resort in Clarenville via motor coach on Saturday March 24, 2007. Yes, that's me with my custom made skis and goggles. I passed on the chair lift and stuck to the bunny hill. This Troop/Company are anticipating a fantastic summer camp at CJ'07 in Quebec and are very busy preparing for CJ'07! Happeeee New Year! Posted by Toucs on January 2nd, 2007 I love a good After New Year's Eve Party - especially with the1st Maxville Scouts at Apple Hill Scout Camp! Get your motor running... Posted by Toucs on ??????? The Trillium Highlands Beavers,bs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers invited me to their mall display! They had a race track set up for all the present and past members of Scouting could race their Cub cars and trucks. There were even some vintage autos! I have a little bit of experience tuning cars; I have been watching the NASCAR pit crews getting ready for the Daytona 500 this week so I though I would help out the Area Commissioner. Here I am explaining to the local OPP about Scouting (no, I am not getting arrested) since they were challenged to a race too. The event ran from 9:00 am to 4:00 m on February 17th. This was a great way to kick off BP Week in Trillium Highlands! Brrrrroooom! - "Born to be Wild" Toucs Toucs Loves a Parade Posted by Toucs on ??????? Yoo hoo, guys! Here I am in Whitby ,Ontario taking part in the Christmas parade with the kids from 10th and 13th Whitby. I also got to meet my cousin from White Pine Council "White Pine Wally" (what a handsome dude). I had the best time, don't you know! Visiting the US! Posted by Toucs on ??????? Just before Christmas I made a quick trip down to the United States to visit some of my friends the Scouts from Troop 21 in Hudson, New Hampshire. They wanted to talk to me about the jamboree next summer. So naturally I told them all about Canada, and how they were going to be having a really great time in my home country. The Scouts were meeting to plan their special patch for the trip. They want to make sure they have a cool patch to trade with all of the Scouts in Canada. Gettin' a sneak peak at Tamaracouta! Posted by Toucs on ??????? I'm tagging along with the 29th Nepean Scouts on November 25! We're exploring Tamaracouta. Fantastic weather! Wish you were here, and see you at CJ. Can I have just a little taste? Posted by Toucs on ??????? Honest, I really wasn't trying to sneak Scout Popcorn - I was helping the 2nd Kingsville (ON) Scouts with their sale! What would they do without me anyway. BTW it was delicious. TTFN Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but my tent is so delightful... Posted by Toucs on ??????? When I visited with the 1st Fort Saskatchewan (Alberta) group, they (and I) had no idea their fall camp would turn into a winter camp!! Should have worn my woolies. lol :) Poppies 'R Us Posted by Toucs on November 2006 If there's anything I like to do (better than camping) it's help out! When in need...just call on Toucs! Here I am with Cedar Park Heights Terra Cotta, helping out with the Legion poppy day on Saturday, November 4. Scouting youth and yours truly offered poppies all day long to shoppers at Loblaws, Kirkland, Quebec, right through the peak hours of the shopping day. In the photo you see lovable me, Cubs and Scouts from Cedar Park Heights/Terra Cotta with a Legion member. Don't like to toot my own horn...but the Legion reports that since Scouting members got involved with the collection, donations have risen dramatically! November, 2006 In Omemee they shut down the highway for the Remembrance Day Parade, don't you know! I am marching (second from the left) arching with the 1st Omemee Troop from the Cenotaph where we had a ceremony to remember those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. I was so happy to be invited by the Omemee Scouts, I even helped them serve supper to the veterans and their families! Twelve veterans were in the parade with me! November, 2006 Just tagging along with the 2nd Kingsville Scouts (Ontario) for their first CJ prep camp. It was muddy, raining and blowing but we stuck it out. It's a good thing I'm waterproof! For the Birds Yowza! I'm everywhere - here I'm with the 1st Sutton West (Ontario) Scouts! We are all working together building bird houses to raise funds to attend CJ 2007. At the same time we are working on some woodworking and craft badges - as you can see we are having a blast! October, 2006- Pizza anyone? Gotta love pizza! The 1st Omemee Scouts (Ontario) invited me to the Italian Pizzeria at the White Pine Council JOTA.. The camp made pizza was baked in a cardboard box oven. The 1st Omemee Patrols won 1st and 2nd place for the Pizza competition, don't you know! Your Toucs was a big hit...it doesn't hurt when you know what the judges like on their pizza. October, 2006 - On the Radio Hi there, just thought that I'd let you know that I've been visiting with White Pine Council (Ontario) this past weekend, attending the largest JOTA Camp in Canada. Me and over 400 others had a real blast talking on radios; live band; fireworks, Karaoke, and so on. Here I am on the Ham Radio with Scout Connor...he's almost as cool as me! Where else can you stay up late and talk to other Scouts all around the world? My fellow Scouters talked to people in Australia, Germany, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, and Switzerland. We also set up camp in the rain; of course, cool Scout that I am, I was prepared and had a rain suit. Can you believe it...we saw a movie, projected onto the large tent behind me as the screen. Your Toucs then directed the Headquarters Volunteers to cook breakfast for all 400 participants.. I wonder if I'll have to make the food for CJ07? Delegate...that's the thing! Here I am at JOTA, with Joe, a Whitby Rover Crew Member from 1st Omemee, Ontario. He doesn't know I'm watching him receive his Queen Scout! Ha, ha! This was a surprise to him, but I knew about it. Nice to see these lads and ladies staying in Scouting as long as I have. October 18, 2006 Here I am, singin' along with the 236th Toronto! Didn't I just have a blast - I learned all the words to "A Little History", sung by the 236th First Light Scout Band. The song music and words written by Scouter Jim Sloan are on their website at: www.236toronto.com. I do have a pretty mean set of pipes, if I do say so myself. Ahem...me me me me meeeeee... You know, it would be cool if we could all sing the song together at CJ. Just a thought! Later, gators! Singin, swingin Toucs (photo by Sergio Otoya) October 2, 2006 - Hanging out at National! Hey dudes, here's the place where they're organizing CJ! Check it out! Man, what a big totem pole! Now I know how it feels to be dental floss... Here I am in the CEO's chair...Man, this is the life! Okay, here's the Chief wanting his chair back. Don't you think we make a great team!! Toucs and Executive Commissioner & CEO Rob Stewart It's soooo cool here. Think I'll check out the Scout Shop and the Museum next. Wonder if they have any Scout Popcorn? Stay tuned for my next blog...and don't forget to send in your pix and blog chat! Later, gators! 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