Saturday, June 22, 2019

Saturday Slight





A small group of former Boy Scout Troop 111 members got together with their scoutmaster Bill Love last night.

It had been more than 30 years since some had seen each other.

The evening included a visit to the scout room at Community Hall, followed by pizza, beer and ever-flowing tales about the good ol' days and scouting activities.

Also, special memories about two members who have passed away:  Kip Smith and David Zelinski.

Bill, who's already in town helping out with a Presbyterian yard sale at the church peace garden, told me the reunion was great. 

I'm already seeing comments from the others:  we need to get together again this summer.

Who knows: maybe they'll gear up for another walk through the Bob Marshall Wildnerness.

And, a personal note:  it was great seeing you guys and nice to know that we've all acquired a little gray hair over the years.  

Jon Stolz

Jon's brother Jeff wanted to come but got off work too late.

Jon, who lives in Sagle, serves as general sales manager at Pierce Auto. 

Mike Welter

Recent retiree from U.S. Navy.

Mike and his wife Wanda now live part-time on family property in Gold Creek. 

Dwayne Rogge, reunion organizer.

Dwayne lives in Western Washington where he works as a patent agent for a law firm and owns his own photography business. 

Chad Brockus

Chad drove up from Post Falls, bringing with him a Scout Troop 111 book of memories.

He works as an associate buyer for Itron.

 


Adam Cochran, National Park Service U.S. National Mall, wanted to come, but Chad "got backed up in traffic on I-84 near Chicago and couldn't pick him up." 

Well, that's the story Chad fed Adam anyway.

Adam was there in spirit, though, sending Messenger comments. 





Another crazy Saturday, which has started with a trip over to my sisters' to feed their canine beloveds, Jessie and Meggie.

By the way, they fed the Australian cattle dog siblings for the first time seven years ago today. 


We drove to Spokane Airport on June 22, 2012, where the pups had arrived in a crate from Missouri.  

At first, we didn't think anything was inside that crate cuz they were so tiny. 

I remember stopping at a McDonald's parking lot in Rathdrum where they set foot on Idaho ground for the first time. 








Also, I'll be heading out soon to meet Bill and our friends from Boise, Betty Munis and her husband David for breakfast. 

Betty has served as the head of the Idaho Forest Products Commission for many years, while David has worked for many years as a forest consultant. 

Lots in common, since Betty's a farmgirl from Phillipsburg, Mont., and we all appreciate trees. 

Should be fun. 

Happy Saturday. 




Saw my first fawn for 2019 on my way back from Colburn this morning.

The little one had just crossed the road and then took off across a field following his mom, leaping through the wet grass and suddenly disappearing in it.

I think Mom sent a message for the baby to stay put, and she'd come back later. 












1 comment:

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Cool to see you all get back together. Wish I was in the area, Maybe next time. Ignore the email link associated with this post. It’s not correct. If you want to get in touch use jrmF350sd@gmail.com

James Martin