White-tailed deer
Wednesday 30 June 2010
Tuesday 29 June 2010
3 different Maryland licence plates
3 different number plates to look out for. I wonder how many of the 50 states we can spot on our way to New York?
Monday 28 June 2010
In 2009, Michelle Obama became National Honorary President of Girl Scouts of the USA
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Michelle Obama becomes National Honorary President of Girl Scouts of the USA
“It is my great pleasure to serve as Honorary National President of Girl Scouts,” said Mrs. Obama. “With their innovative new programming, ground-breaking research, and emphasis on service and leadership, Girl Scouts is preparing the women of tomorrow to be a positive force for change – in their own lives, their communities, and across the globe.”
Sunday 27 June 2010
Saturday 26 June 2010
Latest Baltimore Orioles Score
Oh dear, another loss at Detroit. The Orioles were beaten 4-2 last night
Go O's
Maryland Animal of the Day: 26 June
The Osprey which may be nesting on our campsite above the river.
Friday 25 June 2010
Camp Whippoorwill trivia
Camp Whippoorwill opened in 1928.
Whippoorwill is named after a nocturnal North American bird, similar to the nightjar, named for its resonant "whip-poor-will" call, which it may repeat 400 times without stopping. It lives in woods near open country, where it catches insects on the wing around dusk and dawn. By day it sleeps on the forest floor or perches lengthwise on a branch. About 10 in. (25 cm) long, it has mottled brownish plumage; the male has a white collar and white tail corners.
Today's Exchange rate
26 June:Today at M&S you would get $1.45 for each pound
25 June:Today at M&S you would get $1.44 for each pound
30 June:Today at M&S you would get $1.46 for every pound
2 July: Today at M&S you would get $1.47 for each pound
25 June:Today at M&S you would get $1.44 for each pound
30 June:Today at M&S you would get $1.46 for every pound
2 July: Today at M&S you would get $1.47 for each pound
Thursday 24 June 2010
Weather forecast for Camp Whippoorwill
Today
High 33 degrees, low 24 degrees, sunny
Monday
High 34 degrees, low 27 degrees, partly cloudy
Tuesday
High 35 degrees, low 27 degrees, partly cloudy
Wednesday
High 35 degrees, low 26 degrees, partly cloudy
Money, money, money......
1. Cash is good but easily lost, stolen and is not generally covered by insurance so plan on only carrying a small amount in a purse you can bury deep in a pocket or backpack. You should get US dollars with ideally no note bigger than $20
2. Travellers cheques (they must be in US dollars) can be replaced, but you often need to carry your passport or other form of ID to cash them and they may not always be accepted in shops
3. Using a bank card means you can draw money out of cash machines (often with a minimum charge) as and when you need it and you can usually use them in shops too (if Mastercard or Visa)
4. You can deposit money with the leaders who will load it onto a dollar card and will withdraw it from the bank for you as you need it
Packing
How can I get everything into my bag?
1. Pack less. Get everything out and then put 25% of it back - you can manage
2. Think smaller. Maybe a smaller towel would do
3. Get organised. Put small things into larger ones - socks in shoes for example
4. Wear your heaviest/bulkiest things
5. Compress things. Roll or fold small things and pack them tightly into ziplock bags. Easier to find when you get there too
6. Use the corners of your bag. Pack unbreakable things into the corners first
6. Share things. Does everyone actually need to take shampoo (actually none of you do, we'll buy it when we get there and share)
Wednesday 23 June 2010
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