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Klondike Results!

Klondike was great even though it was still very cold this year. We took first place Overall. That's 2 in a Row. We took first place in the Sled Race. 2nd in, Fire Building (refer to Fire Spit Story below), Search and Rescue, Blind Dining, and the Tomahawk Throw. 3rd in Bucksaw and Black Powder.

Fire Spit Takes First and Second in
Fire Building This Year at Klondike

John had prepared since last year to beat his first place time of 6 min to build a fire and boil water. When his time came John was up for the challenge. The match went in and to my disbelieve 3 min 27 sec. It was a new troop record and a First place time. But wait a minute, Troop 222 which tried to build a fire in a different barrel early in the day was given a 2nd chance since they didn't get the water to boil in 30 min time limit. Here comes Troop 222 for a second try. I guess I have to add this was mostly Troops 222 Webelos Patrol. John seeing the younger Webelos took in on himself to help teach them a few secrets. Here build a nice base outside the barrel like this before time starts. Here use this dry wood I brought from home. Here use this drier lent. One of the Webelos struck the match and puff up went the fire. 2 min 57 sec later the water was starting to boil. Yes Klondike 2009 fire building contest was won by Troop 222 Webelos Patrol. All of us leaders from Troop 168 have never been prouder of John. Seeing the look on the Webelos faces made the Klondike the best one I've ever attended.
Good job, Fire Spit