Wolf Cubs

We were quite keen that Matthew and Emma get into the Scouting scene here in Canada as they were both Beavers and then Cubs in the UK. We've signed them up for 2nd Wellington Scout Group - who's motto is 'We put the 'out' into Scouting'.
Well since joining in January, they have been to two camps, one evening hike, one evening spent tobogganing and on Monday they are off to the Baden Powell Camp Fire. They also have plans to go Cub Car racing (what ever that is, but I know it involves wooden cars and quite a competitive evening) and the local Ice Hockey Team (Halifax Mooseheads - see link to the right) are having a 'Scout Day' next Sunday, where all scouts/cubs/beavers get into the game for $8.50. If they go in their Uniforms, they will be entered into a draw to win a signed Mooseheads jersey! The draw is at halftime and the winner gets to wear the jersey for the remainder of the game. We have our tickets, so it will be an experience as it's our first game!
They went to the first meeting in January in their UK uniforms which everyone thought was really good. All the leaders thought the UK uniform was far superior and 'parent friendly'. The uniform here consists of a Beige shirt and sash and a bushmans hat. All their badges that are earned, get sewn onto the sash. As you can see I've included a photo (taken Wednesday) so you can get the full effect.! The neckers are made by volunteers. In fact Deborah made these. It involves sewing a yellow band onto the green triangle of material.
As usual they are always asking for volunteers and helpers and as usual it's the same old faces!
No plans for any more camps this year, but we'll see what the spring weather throws up.
Aside from the little darlings, I managed to buy a projector on eBay with the intention of setting up a media room in the basement. I got a bit of a bargain as it included a set of powered speakers and a spare lamp. Spare lamps for LCD projectors are notoriously expensive.
Set it up last night in a temporary fashion to see if it all works, and it does! I've ordered a ceiling mount so I can ceiling mount the projector and bought some conduit today to conceal the cabling. All in all it looks like it will be a major success - even Deborah likes the idea of having a mini cinema in the basement despite her initial misgivings! I think it will get quite a lot of use as the television over here is 'not very good' to put it mildly. The number of commercial breaks is unbelievable with some adverts being shown twice - one after the other?!! Repitition is rife! However, we're almost at the final of 'Dancing with the Stars' - the US version of Strictly Come Dancing'. It's the viewing highlight of the week - that's how bad it is! Good job we don't watch much television and thank goodness for BBC Canada.
A quiet weekend is planned, the weather is cold, but dry and bright, so might go for a walk downtown tomorrow along the boardwalk, followed by a Hot Chocolate somewhere.
Oh and I got my first pay cheque this week! Spent already probably.....