Memorial Day Weekend Activities

• Flag posting at Rosecrans National Cemetery with Troop 774
• Moved the furniture out of Jaya's room and painted it blue
• Landscaping!
• Grilling!
• Walks with Sophie

At Mataguay for the International Camporee

I am here: 33 12.104 N 116 39.213 W Google maps

The Land of the Free?

Another example of our freedom?

Weekend Activities

• Walk the dog at the lagoon to get some exercise for her hurt paw
• Swimming merit badge course at La Costa Valley pool
• Episcopal Refugee Network Gala on the Berkeley at the San Diego Maritime Museum - no better place for an evening of fun and charity
• 3.5 mile urban hike to downtown Encinitas
• Choral evening service at St. A's

Books

• The Historical Jesus (audio) by Bart D. Ehrman- a very detailed look at the historic record of Jesus's life; extremely fascinating
• From Boy 2 Men: A Adventure in Paradise by Marshall Lubin - a fabulous worldwide adventure as told by a local author
• The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant health, and boundless energy (Primal Blueprint Series) by Mark Sisson - my current diet and exercise blueprint
• ART COLLECTING 101: Buying Art for Profit and Pleasure by Alan Klevit - a nice primer on art collection, especially for prints
• Ray Way Tarp Book Essentials by Ray Jardine - a primer for tarp camping; bought along with a tarp kit

Dixon Lake Camping

Bengt and Troop 774 spent the weekend at Dixon Lake in Escondido.  It was a great location, very close and overlooking the city.  We did some fishing (but didn't catch anything) and training the new scouts.