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Things I learned from Scout Camp

April 2, 2014 By Ellen 3 Comments

Be prepared… to be brilliant.Perhaps not exactly what Baden Powell had in mind in 1937, but Scouting is still going strong and this weekend it had me in its grip. I was a parent helper at a camp at Lochgoilhead.I don’t know about the kids, but I found it instructive. Here’s what I learned: Argyll […]

Filed Under: Argyll, Lochgoilhead, other things I have learned, other things i learned, outdoors, rafting, scouting, scouts

205/365 Walking footwear gets a hi-tec makeover

July 24, 2013 By Ellen Leave a Comment

When I did that chocolate post yesterday and stuck poor Freddo into the laces of my walking boots I was struck by how tired they looked. And the smell wasn’t very enticing either.  Admittedly the boots have served me well. I think I bought them not long after Boy Two was born and he’s 11 […]

Filed Under: boots, Hi-Tec, outdoors, review, walking

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