Spring Camporee

Amory, Mississippi Horse Park           April 27-29, 2007

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Scouts from all over the council got to participate in learning calligraphy, lye soap making, and hide tanning as part of the Old West Camporee in Amory.  The Horse Park was a great venue, with pavilions providing much needed shade.

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The fine art of playing the dulcimer was introduced to many this weekend.  Any Scout who wished could try his hand at driving a railroad spike using the time proven method of brute labor an a spike hammer.  Even Scoutmaster Joe took a swing at driving a spike.  The C&G Railroad display was a popular stop!

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The quilting exhibit drew a lot of interest, as did the horseshoe throwing competition.  One of the most popular, though, was the lady who baked fresh bread, served with with fresh churned butter and home-grown honey.

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The ancient skill of scrimshaw, archery, and tomahawk tossing rounded out a full day.

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Campsites were mostly empty during the day, as Scouts visited the exhibits and watched the horse riding demonstrations in the arena. 

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Troop 55's tower was a big hit.

Troop 27's First Place gateway.

A suspicious looking bunch.

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Watonala Lodge officers do a stability check on Troop 55's tower.

Scout submits an entry for the chili contest.

Local government officials had the tough duty of judging 18 chili entries and 18 cornbread entries. 

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Campfire Saturday night was skits, songs, and music on old-style instruments.

Uniform inspection Sunday morning was a close competition.

Troop 45 provided the instrumental part of Sunday morning chapel.

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An Eagle Scout assists the traveling preacher who delivered the message Sunday morning.

Chapel service was well attended.

Photos courtesy of Scoutmaster Joe Weirauch, Troop 55, Amory