By Scott Howell

What an overnight we had on February 15 and 16, 2014. According to the weather people we were suppose to have temperatures in the 40’s which would have melted the snow causing "Mud Fest", but we are camping in Missouri and the temperature never got to the 40’s. But we did have "Fry Fest" Saturday evening. Our leader’s deep fried turkeys with mash potatoes, gravy, green beans and rolls for dinner for everyone. The scouts baked cakes in cardboard boxes for dessert. Later that evening, the leaders went back to deep frying several different items for everyone to taste. Everything was great. Our scouts also had a demo on survival shelters and lots of time to play in the snow.

On Sunday morning, everyone cooked their breakfast by cooking eggs and bacon in a paper sack or boiling eggs in a paper cup. They also cooked sausage in aluminum foil and baked biscuits on a stick. It was just a great time.

The weather was great and those who went have earned a white coup for their coup belts.

(Go check out more pictures from the Landahl Overnight in the 2014 Troop 282 Photo Collection.)

By Scott Howell

What a great time the troop had with our two sleds at the 2014 Blue Elk Klondike Derby even if there was no snow this year. However we did have wind. Our sleds placed 3rd (Duct Tape Patrol) and 4th (Blue Ducks) at the Klondike Derby this year. The scouts that took part in this event were able to show off their scouting skills and abilities to work as patrol and a team. Our scouts were great!

(Go check out more pictures from the 2014 Klondike Derby in the 2014 Troop 282 Photo Collection.)