So, no prizes for the longest hike etc but it was one of our first for a long time. And it was raining harder as we climbed the hill so we decided that it was a good idea to turn around and go elsewhere.
I did manage to introduce the idea of using a map and compass which I think they didn’t really see the whole reason why we need one. Next time I hope we do something a little bit more aggressive which will need a map.
I calculate the whole trip to be about 6km which is not too bad.
Time just doesn’t stop. When I first put “camp” on my calendar it seemed so far away, now it seems too close.
The time has come that I must make that all important decision on which site do I choose otherwise they will all be full. So where do I start? Well maybe not by writing this post! Maybe I should be tossing a coin?
The choices were:
1. Gillwell campsite (a scout site)
2. Nam Shan campsite (a government site)
We did finally decide on the Gilwell option as we thought it would be a bit closer for us and at least we can book some space. We were a little worried that we can’t book the government site.
Now we have to start planning the programme for the camp.
When you are wrong; they treat you very, very bad. When you are right; you feel guilty.
We had an interesting meeting tonight. Going along to a group which has been meeting for many years and seeing how leaders do it right way.
That doesn’t mean we’ve been doing it the wrong way but it does give some useful information that we can incorporate into our meetings.
One of the main things now is to get the information flowing.
The website is going too slow and has too many bugs. We need this to start archiving the information we get for general access.
Regular scout meetings must also begin; coffee in the local shop may be called for with invitations extending to patrol leaders.
Communication seems to be the key to it all.
I’ve been noticing that I get more and more “for your info” email CCd to me. This morning I had 55 mails waiting for me; of which only 4 were really to me. That’s less than 10%.
If I can stop the other 90% I could have saved about 20 minutes to concentrate on the real four
You must also remember that these 55 emails appeared within only a few hours so if I count the whole day maybe it’s even worse.
I am going to implement more filters:
All mail I am CCd on -> file in trash
All mail I am BCCd on -> reply to all stating my dislike to these hidden emails and then file in trash
All mail from boss -> send to SMS
That should clear my inbox for important things that I can check once a day.
Long lunch, anyone?
