Page last updated 31 December 1999. (c) Thunderbird Rover Scouts.
There
were actually 12 Thunderbirds (plus 2 significant others) in attendance
at Hallowe'en Moot this year - the most we've had together at one time
since the summer of 1997!
Flynno and Katherine, Huck, Lumberman, Miller, Laura, Dave, Melissa, Allison, Dan, Brian, Dale & Carl and Cory all made it out on Saturday night. Now here's a recap of events, according to Squire Mom...
One of the things about the Fall every year is Scouting gets back from Summer Holidays and in full swing again! One of the best known Moots is Hallowe'en Moot held in Burford, ON. The event is run by the 1st Burford Crew who try to convince everryone they're coming to the "Hub of the Universe!"
The plan was that people were going up at various times because of work and other commitments. Mom picked up Squire Dan and met Alison at the Mohawk and Scenic Dr. Tim Hortons. Alison got the big red truck from her dad and doesn't like to drive it all that much. But she decided since she's going into red-neck country she better bring it! Well there partner lets saddle up and get going! It started off with Big Red in the lead as we left Ancaster and headed for Brantford.
About half way to Brantford Lil'put put, pulled out into the lead and zoomed ahead until he took the wrong exit and went for a scenic drive through the edge of Brantford. The travelling companions in Lil'put put finally met up with Big Red in Burford but it was empty. So Mom and Squire Dan roamed aimlessly around trying to find the 1st Springvale Lancers who we were staying with... Alison is also a member of this crew because she was at Sir Sanford Flemming College for a bit.
After about 45 min of wondering we found Alison and she showed us that they where camped in the back corner. It was getting dark fast so we went back grabbed our gear and set up our site. Upon Learning that Dan is a Squire he kinda got picked on for the rest of the camp. Sorry Hope you missed out, but we got pics :) We hung out for a bit then got ready and left for the dance which was held down the road at the Fair Grounds. Well that was after stopping in the middle of town (wow they now have two stop lights!!!) and doing a Chinese Fire Drill and then carrying on! We met up with old friends and chatted before the dance started. Mike L, Laura, Cory, Miller, Mike. H and Brian showed up later on. Most of the 21st young'ins were there too. Then the moment we were all waiting for.... Flyno and his Woman!!!
Wow we finally got to meet Catherine! Mel. B was there as well but with an other crew. Then the Costume Contest started,"like oh my gosh Kivell was dressed up in his Highland out fit with NO SKINNYS ON!" Anywho moving on... We danced most of the night away. It was funny because Huck was dancing with this girl he liked, so we all stared at him and made him blush. Then in an other song we all circled an started again then joined arms and danced along! Oh ya thanks for the "Special Sticker" Mike. As the dance wore on we ended with that old rendition of "I'm and asshole!" After that Huck and Brian departed and so did Mike. L. Laura, Cory and Miller hopped into the van plus some passengers needing a ride back to camp. Squire Dan and MOM hoped into lil put put with some cute Ranger's needing a ride back to camp as well:)
We got back to camp in the middle of a
brawl at the front gate.. Some local ya-who's were causing a ruckus...
We met up with Cory, Laura and Miller and show'em where we where camped.
We hung out for a bit and it then started to get a little moist out...
Laura and Miller left for home while the rest of us talked visited of went
to the camp fire! We woke up in the morning to the constant sound
of rain on the tent and a few puddles on the
floor. Cory had brought a "Tickle Me Ernie
Doll," so Alison and Mom chucked it at Squire Dan a few times... We eventually
got up except for Squire Dan... Needles to say he got a rude awakening
when we all ran in and dragged him out... To make matters funnier the tent
collapsed because we didn't have all the pegs and guylines for it....
While Squire Dan went into the washroom
the rest of us slipped out and drove our vehicles around back where Dan
couldn't see us.. He eventually found us 5mins L8R... The rest of
the trip home was uneventful...
We all had a great time and hopefully
the pics of Dan will be posted shortly, he he he :)