A COUPLE MORE...

And after masterfully executing the Flying Squirrel and stealing the show w an applause that rocked the island, he gives a victory pose!

Palmer tries to make a "floatie" out of a pair of jeans...

Just a bit more air and it will work!

In goes the sand filled bottle, down to the bottom of the bay...

And in jumps Justin to retrieve it from the bottom of the bay!

Ranger Joe and his Buddy had to go dumpster diving to recover a tossed snorkel...yuck, the things you'll do for a Scout!

Matt gets the Second Hand Lions Talk from Commissioner Bruce, who has personally donated many of his own historical items to the Emerald Bay Staff Auction, Young Two Stripes included.

Preparing Mr Finleys Famous Catalina Chocolate Cherry BOMB for the Cobbler Cookoff!!


Ahhhh, the finished entry drizzled in chocolate for the final irresistible touch.

He didn't know just how dirty cobbler prep is!

Ranger Joe poses as Aquaman at the opening of Aquacade!

The next sequence of sand castle pics are out of order.

Palmer makes sure it looks like his dad...

Everyone is involved in the planning and placement and arguing...

Palmer n Zach work on the Sphynx

Matt n Cody perfect the Pyramid

Cody n Zach supply the sand for the opening contest, Sand Sculptures - These pics are backwards!

Justin was the professional sculpture of the bunch, and they all pose w their finished masterpiece!
Jordan bravely steps in as Acting Scoutmaster for the belly flop contest... and really got into character!

Message to Garcia...Matt n Palmer get a message to carry by canoe to....


to Zach in a kayak....



Who carries it to Justin, who swims it over to.....

Cody, who runs it into camp and back to narrowly beat that guy!!! GO TEAM!!

Palmer and dad practice the penguin, but can't keep a straight face...

Now THAT looks sharp!



The Catalina Cherry Tree is not only native to the Island, but also exclusive to the island. The Catalina Cherry is a favorite of local foxes, tho w its large pit and thin layer of meat, its not too popular w humans. Rumor has it the bitter tasting fruit may send ur bowels into overdrive.

In spite of this infamous reputation, Mr Palmer has chosen the name for his special dutch oven cobler entry in Fridays contest.

B watching the blog for photos and the results!