We cut quite a number of long, straight spars from young trees. We should have enough to build our signal tower for Scout Anniversary Week in February. The weather was chilly, but Scott and I were in shirtsleeves while running chain saws. The youth followed up our felling with trimming gear (bow saw, axe, pruner, two machetes, sickle).
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Gargoyles Kaila and Makayla -- now, how do we get rainwater to pour from their mouths? |
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Relaxin Ben, Makayla, Connor, and Melodie in the cabin at Wilderstead |
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Shy woodland creature Ben investigates a hollow tree while Makayla looks on |
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By the creek Connor, Kaleb, Kaila, Ben, and Makayla find a good resting spot |
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I'm a Lumberjack and I'm Okay Scott trimming a spar |
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Heave-ho Bringing in a freshly-cut spar |