Camp Longhorn (Logan, OH)

Name: Camp Longhorn (Greenhills Reservation)

Council: Central Ohio Council

Location: Logan, Ohio

Website: unknown

Patch Available to Purchase: YES

Camp Mack Morris (Camden, TN)

Name: Camp Mack Morris

Council: West Tennessee Area Council

Location: Camden, Tennessee

Website: http://www.boyscouts.tn.org/camp_mack_morris.htm

Patch Available to Purchase: YES

Camp Wabaningo (Pearson, WI)

Name: Camp Wabaningo

Council: Northeast Illinois Council

Location: Pearson, Wisconsin

Website: http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=1730&orgkey=947

Patch Available to Purchase: No, sold on 3/22/07

Boston Council Scout Camps (MA)

Name: Boston Council Scout Camps

Council: Boston Council

Location: Massachusetts?

Website: unknown

Patch available to purchase: YES

Cornhusker Scout Reservation (DuBois, NE)

Name: Cornhusker Scout Reservation

Council: Cornhusker Council

Location: DuBois, Nebraska

Website: http://www.cornhuskercouncil.org

Patch Available to Purchase: YES

Owasippe Scout Reservation (Whitehall, MI)

Name: Owasippe Scout Reservation

Council: Chicago Area Council

Location: Whitehall, Michigan

Website: http://www.owasippe.net/default2.asp

Patch Available to Purchase: No, sold on 3/4/07

Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation (Schuylkill Haven, PA)

Name: Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation (Camp Meade, Camp DuPortail)

Council: Hawk Mountain Council

Location: Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania

Website: http://www.hmsr.org

Patch Available to Purchase: YES

Camp Shawondossee (North Muskegon, MI)

Name: Camp Shawondossee (no longer a BSA camp, now Duck Lake State Park)

Council: Grand Valley Council

Location: North Muskegon, Michigan (Muskegon County)

Website: http://www.atcoflexinc.com/~jgraska/page6.html

Notes: Camp where President Gerald Ford was on staff.

Patch Available to Purchase: YES

Camp Conestoga (Bakersville, PA)

Name: Camp Conestoga

Council: Westmoreland Fayette Council

Location: Bakersville, Pennsylvania

Website: http://www.wfbsa.org/resources/camping/directions.html

Patch Available to Purchase: No, sold on 3/3/07

Camp Kingsley (Ava, NY)

Name: Camp Kingsley

Council: Fort Stanwix Council

Location: Ava, New York

Website: http://www.adkventures.org/camp_kingsley.htm

Patch Available to Purchase: No, sold on 6/16/07.

Camp Kanesatake (Michigan)

Name: Camp Kanesatake

Council: Wolverine Council

Location: Michigan

Website: unknown

Patch Available to Purchase: YES

Chattahoochee Council Camps (GA)

Name: Chattahoochee Council Camps

Council: Chattahoochee Council

Location: Georgia

Website: http://www.chattahoochee-bsa.org/camps/

Patch Available to Purchase: No, sold on 3/24/07

Camp Butler (Peninsula, OH)

Name: Camp Butler

Council: Akron Area Council (now Great Trail Council)

Location: Peninsula, Ohio

Website: http://www.gtcbsa.org/manatoc/

Patch Available to Purchase: NO, sold on 2/18/07

Palmetto Area Council Scout Camps (SC)

Name: Palmetto Area Council Scout Camps

Council: Palmetto Area Council

Location: South Carolina

Website: http://www.palmetto-bsa.org/Camps/tabid/105/Default.aspx

Patches Available to Purchase: No, sold on 5/31/07

Sky Lake Camps (Pennsylvania)

Name: Sky Lake Camps

Council: Bucks County Council

Location: Pennsylvania (Bucks County)

Website: http://www.buckscountybsa.org/

Patch Available to Purchase: YES

Computer Tip: Recycle that Old Computer, Don't Trash It

If you live in the Winston-Salem, NC area, there is a new partnership between Dell and Goodwill which will allow you to recycle your computer instead of trashing it. You can drop off your old computer equipment at several Goodwill dropoff locations and they will recycle or reuse your the equipment. It keeps your computer equipment out of the local landfills, and gives your equipment a "second life". As a side benefit, your donation may be tax deductible.

The phone number for the Reconnect Partnership is 336-724-3621. Their website is http://www.reconnectpartnership.com/.

If you donate, be sure to remove any confidential data or files from your hard-drive before dropping it off.

Camp Bucoco (Slippery Rock, PA)

Name: Camp Bucoco

Council: Moraine Trails Council

Location: Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Website: http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=6541&orgkey=887

Patch Available to Purchase: YES

Camp Edge (NJ)

Name: Camp Edge (no longer a BSA Camp)

Council: Atlantic Area Council

Location: Southern New Jersey

Website: unknown

Patch Available to Purchase: YES

Ten Mile River Scout Camps (Monticello, NY)

Name: Ten Mile River Scout Camps

Council: Greater New York Councils

Location: Monticello, New York

Website: http://www.friendsoftmr.org/

Patch Available to Purchase: YES

Camp Mountaineer (Morgantown, WV)

Name: Camp Mountaineer

Council: Mountaineer Area Council

Location: South of Morgantown, West Virginia

Website: http://www.macbsa.org/index.php

Patch Available to Purchase: YES

Whistle while you work

As you can see from my previous blog entry, I just got back from the movies. There was an unexpected surprise at the movies, and that surprise did not come from the film. The surprise came from a theater employee - a young man, probably in his late teens.

The surprise -> He immensely enjoyed his work. It was unusual for me to see someone enjoying what he did. Perhaps I need to get out more. It made me feel good to see someone so positive about their labors.

My first encounter with this young man was at the concession counter. He dutifully and cheerfully served the customer in front of us. He took time in serving, listened to customer, and interacted cheerfully. He also did his job right. When it came time for me, the same cheerful attitude prevaled. While serving me, he was to go up to do projection work, obviously learning the craft. He was beaming - he was obviously doing what he loved to do.

I took my popcorn and drink and watched the movie. On my way out, close to midnight, I stopped by the restroom. Who else but this kid was in there cleaning the restroom with a smile on his face. That really impressed me. With a positive attitude like his and the humility to do whatever needed to be done, I predict a prosperous future for him. I wish him well, and thank him for reminding me that it is possible to enjoy your work. Sometimes we all need a little reminder like that, and I was glad it happened to me tonight.

Movie Review: The Holiday

I just got back from seeing the movie "The Holiday". This movie stars Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslett, Jude Law, and Jack Black (among others). It was a long movie (approximately 2 hrs 20 minutes), but was very relaxing to watch. Some movies rush through the story, but this movie took it's time. I liked it very much. The acting was very good and the story was well written. It's hard to impress me, movie wise. This was an intelligent movie for adults (18+, because of sexual and adult situations). I would recommend this movie for those who are looking for an escape to the theater. I say this because I felt the plot was not realistic (not in the realm of the possible for the average citizen). However, the average person can relate to the underlying themes of the movie. I won't go into them, lest I spoil the movie for you. If you desire to see a good movie, this is time well spent.

Here is the imdb link to the movie: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457939/

Camp Sachem (Antrim, NH)

Name: Camp Sachem

Council: Minuteman Council

Location: Antrim, New Hampshire

Website: Unknown

Patch Available to Purchase: NO, sold on 2/10/07

Camp Patches

I have acquired a large collection of Boy Scout Camp patches. I will be posting pictures of these patches on my blog. Feel free to add a comment about your experiences at these camps. I hope we have some lively conversation and some good times are remembered!

If you would like to purchase one of these patches, let me know. You can email me at MattCombs@triad.rr.com.

Recent Photo

Here's a recent photo of me and my wife.