Troop 712 Sea Base Adventure: July 2009

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Welcoming Committee

We were met at the church by long lost relatives and a MD luau

Baggage Check

We had check all of the scouts so the adults could fly First Class!

The End...Until Next Time

We will be back!!!!
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So ends our adventure to Sea Base, the Florida Keys and Dry Tortuga National State Park. We've survived amazing adventures and sometimes harsh conditions completely intact and without any incidents (besides sunburn, insect bites and the dreaded crotch rot). So many people have been involved in this that it would be impossible to thank everyone. Special thanks to the Scouts and their families as well as the top notch leaders who participated: Mr. Tom, Mr. Dave, Mr. Irving, Mr. John and none other than the one and only "Biggie".
ASM Brian aka Mr. B
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Thank You Mr Irving and Mr Brian

Thanks to both of you for all of your efforts in planning and organizing our Adventure

Thank you

I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone that went on the Seabase Adventure. I got to see firsthand a group of fine men that came together to overcome any challenge thrown their way. Besides the adventures described in this blog over the last eight days, the group was faced with hot temperatures, high humidity, very little droplets of rain, and many no see-ums in the evening. While I was praying for lots of rain or some cool hurricane, their was never a moment that this group of fine men were not working together, or enjoying themselves.

I also wish to express a very special Thank You to the Island Mates Justin, Josh, and Devin that made our Adventure one that we will never forget.

The Eagle has landed (or flight 151)

The flight home

Some read.....

Ready to return home

Mr Irving has been on tje island too long. He looks like he his enjoying his pop tarts

Airport Arrival

We are at the airport and preparing for check-in.
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Pitch Fork Pit Stop

We just made a quick stop at Sea Base to donate three pitch forks. It turns out that Captain Marshall was in the office when we arrived. He was the Bilge Rat's Captain for fishing day. Not only a heck of a Captain, but a great guy just like everyone we met at Sea Base. We decided to donate the pitch forks after our service project that involved moving Sargasm (sea weed) to build up a path. The only pitch fork they had was broken and the Sargasm was not easily moved by shovel and rake. Thanks again to everyone at Sea Base. Again the Boy Scouts have demonstrated the value of the program and effectiveness at turning boys into outstanding men.
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On The Road

As the sun rises over this tropical paradise, Troop 712 has just left Key West on our way to MIA.
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Its 5:00 somewhere

except in Key West when you have to leave at 5:00am

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

As the sun sets on key west so does it on our excellent adventure.

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Farthest point South in the continental US

Brooke the shipmate issues challenge (Video uploaded)

Can you make a flying bowling quicker than me.

Ft. Jefferson - top level view

Where's Waldo ..... I mean TJ

Inside the Fort

Park employees quarters

Dry Tortugas

After traveling 70 miles and out running several pirate ships we have arrived.

Getting underway

The raft is roomier than it looks

Blind Man's Bluff Poker

Our island mate Justin is teaching us how to play Blind Man's Bluff Poker while waiting for the ferry to Dry Tortugas.
Note: This game was for entertainment only. No consideration exchanged hands.

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