Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah

Sorry for the lack of blog post last night. We were extremely busy right after dinner last night. From the dining hall, we went straight to chapel. From there, the boys headed out to the Gladiator Games. (Didn't score well but had a GREAT time.) Then we had home-made ice cream in the campsite a la the Becker secret recipe. We even managed to get a call through to Lucas to let him know we were having ice cream before the call dropped. Straight after ice cream, in fact, in some cases, with ice cream cups in hand, the boys headed up to the pool for a troop swim. We had the pool reserved exclusively for us for a half-hour from 9:30 to 10:00. It was really action-packed last night! We did a bit of math and realized that Henson has close to 16 hours of programmed activities each day. We don't have to do everything, but Troop 1 seems to be taking advantage of most program opportunities in camp. By the time we were done yesterday, everyone was exhausted, and Mr. Whalen made showers optional last night, since the boys came straight from the pool, as long as they passed through the exit showers on the pool deck to rinse out hair. The campsite was completely silent by 10:45 last night.

Yesterday I asked the boys to write notes to home. Some of the boys actually did go to the trouble of writing notes, and I will transcribe them for you all here, spelling and grammar intact. Remember that some of these guys have really twisted senses of humor. I had a good time reading the notes, and I hope you will, too.

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Hi
Mom Dad Dylan Saide (woof woof)
I am having so much fun. Yes I am participating in a skit. See you later.
Love
Zach
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Hi Mom, Dad, and poopy head Steph.
I am having alot of fun. I am being very successful in my merit badges. I love you!
Love Christopher
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Hi Grandma and Granddad cant wait to come I realy want to buy a kinlfe. say Yes! and hi puppy dog chance wac up kade bet ur doing bad! at cub scouts.
love, Isaiah
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Dear Mom, Dad, Claire and Reily
I feel really am home sick and last night I a ramdom nose bled. I think Reily is just deppresed and misses me. But I hope you don't miss me to much

Love, Matthew
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Dear Mom and Dad,

I miss you a lot and I get grumpy and homesick at night. The issue that you heard about has been resolved. Small boat sailing is awesome. We are sailing about 3 hours a day, 5 days a week. Rifle is cool too. I love you.
Lots of Love,
Tom

P.S. The same wtih Vito and Bob
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Dear Mommy and Padre,
I miss you so much. I love sailing and I hope Uncle Kevin lets me take out the sailboat this year. Tell Bob to stop hissing. Rifle is fun. I luv you.
Your favorite son,
Jack
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Dear Family,
I am having a good time here at camp. Aquaman is good and camping is ok. Communications is horrible and I dislike my teacher with a burning passion. Don't be mad when I don't get that merit badge. See you soon.
Love, Scott.
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Dear Mommy and Grandmom,
I'm having a fun time at camp. Lifesaving, shotgun, and canoeing are great. Communication sucks! I absolutely hate the guy. Same with Scott, don't be mad if I don't get the badge.
Love,
Your favorite son,
Joe
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Dear Mom and Dad,
It seems you forgot about me. You write a note to the troop and talk about Paul and don't even mention me. You put Dumbutt before me? How Rude! Well, I hope you're having fun without the son you don't love. Sniffle . . .
Ryan
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Dear Mom,
Hi. Hows it going with leah at the house all summer for the first time in 11 years. I hope you have fun for the rest of the summer.

Love,
Paul

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Note from blogger: I hope you enjoyed the notes to home. Some of the boys consider themselves real comedians. It's been a hoot spending time with them all week. Barely a moment goes by without a laugh.

Check for another blog tonight after the big cooking competition!