So - what did we get upto for Starburst? We were split into two groups, and your intrepid correspondent actually managed to get offsite! So, of neccessity, this entry will describe one group more than the other (we didn't manage to get our own media pass and helicopter...).
We went off to Prances Scout campsite. This is a small campsite about half an hour away by coach from Hyland's Park. Once there, we split into two patrols - Roy's to go off in the morning on a little hike, your intrepid correspondent's to do some work on site - viz. painting, benchmaking, and fence repair. The benchmaking and fence repair went well. See if you can spot the missing entry...
Yup. Teenage kids. Paint. Teenage kids, paint. Teenage kids - paint. Whichever way you put it, it don't look good... In their defence, some of it went on the building. As to the rest? There were a few showers required!
After lunch, it was off for our hike. As it turned out, this was less a hike and more of a small womble. The Americans lead off, singing marching songs. The Germans and British consequently fell behind somewhat... In a cruel twist, the route went past THREE pubs - and your intrepid correspondent wasn't allowed in any of them! It also went past some exceedingly big houses, and an ice cream shop that was most welcome, 'cause it's been getting hotter...
The other group, meantimes, went off to an Alzheimer's Society place, and spend some quality time sleeping. This allowed them to build up enough energy to do a bit of weeding in the afternoon! More on this when I have one of them with me...
And then to today, Monday. There's a big football competition underway, and we're on shortly. It's beginning to dawn on people that it will soon be over - the day of Day Visitors is today, the Plaza shuts tomorrow. It feels like we've been here for ages - but that it's over too soon...
Watch this space for the
4 comments:
Didn't get to see you yesterday, when Wendy and I visited the Jamboree, but I was mightily impressed with the whole thing and somewhat envious. It looks as if everyone has had a brilliant time, just hope the weather holds for the final celebrations and the return home. Hope to catch up with the goings on when you return.
We had a wonderful day yesterday. Great to visit your camp site and see where you have been living. Have a wonderful last two days. Looking forward to hearing more
about it when you return. Jenny D.6th Shirley.
A huge vote of thanks to the adults who have accompanied the boys on this trip. Hope that you have had a wonderful experience too (and some ice cream).
Erica M
Visited on Friday had a wonderful day being shown round by Alex. Even visited your campsite which I most say was not as tidy as the Americans across the road, but they said they had cleaners coming in?
Loved the Ibex you were making hope it won the competition.
Make the most of your last day see you tommorow.
Cheryl Buck
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