2018 adult retreat planning guide - gsnetx.org

November 2-4

Camp Bette Perot

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Who Should Come? Everyone should come! Why?

- Because this is a once a year opportunity to BE the camper instead of the person in charge!

- Because your fellow volunteers are putting this on and teaching what they enjoy – connect with them!

- Because there is sure to be a moment that somebody will make you smile or laugh, and that feels good.

It’s just plain fun.

New for this Year - - What would a fair be without a chance to win a blue ribbon? Going with our theme…

we are offering an entry point to some friendly, creative competition centered upon a Girl Scout theme.

GS Collections (Select up to 5 of your best items to represent your collection)

GS Fine Art (photography, ceramics, painting, etc. with GS as the focal point)

GS Craft (swaps, decorated items, sewn items, scrapbook, etc.)

GS Themed Baked Goods (must be non-refrigerated)

Important!

Because of space limitations we are limiting entries to only 10 per category.

You may enter two categories max.

Indicate your interest to enter in the post registration Medical Needs / Buddy List Survey.

Adult Retreat Mission Statement: The GSNETX

Adult Retreat is a weekend event where Girl Scout Adults come together to build relationships and a

support system while learning new skills in a relaxed environment.

Creative Arts Fair Contests!

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OPTIONAL FRIDAY AFTERNOON SERVICE PROJECT: This years’ service project is building & painting 36 new

benches for the fire circle at Camp Bette Perot. Benches will be cut-construct-assemble-stain, so bring your work gloves &

protective eyewear and help us give back to the camp!

The project runs from 2 – 5 pm on Friday afternoon, so only Service Project

volunteers can check in as early as 1pm. Your supper will be provided.

Supplies needed to bring/wear:

• Work clothes

• Work gloves

• Water bottle

• And a cheerful spirit

MAX: 30; with Misty Fuentes.

Our Retreat T-Shirt is Adorable! Want one?

Let’s Make Some Benches!

Gildan 100% Cotton

Unisex T-shirts:

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Part of the fun of getting together is having a chance to PLAY!

Our Saturday night All-Camp Mixer provides the opportunity to put your spin on carnival style games, bump into

friends, laugh, play, and have fun. Midway Stations may include:

Pie Eating Contests Balloon Darts

Corn Hole Bean Bag Toss Rubber Ducky Pick

Basket Ball Toss Noodle Javelin Throw

Pumpkin Carving Bingo

Ring Toss Cotton Candy and Pop Corn stations

Saturday Night Mixer – enjoy the Blue Ribbon

We have an assortment of

Saturday late night courses to

keep the party going. Read on

for the course descriptions!

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Q - What is the Cost to Attend?

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Full Weekend Cabin Accommodations w/ 4 meals - $60

Full Weekend Bringing my Own Tent or Staying in my Friends Tent w/ 4 meals - $55

Saturday Only / No overnight – w/ 3 meals - $50

Registration hard closes on October 22, 2018.

Q - How do I register for the Adult Retreat?

Step 1 –

• Are you coming early on Friday for the Service Project?

• You have 4 Saturday daytime and 1 nighttime block to fill.

• It is okay to opt to take free time.

Step 2 –

Contact the helpdesk for assistance with password issues at:

972-349-2403 during business hours, or

Email them at [email protected]

Review this Planning Guide thoroughly. When you know

what you want to take and your e-Biz password is

working fine… Register Now!

mailto:[email protected]

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Archery Archery Cooking on a Budget - Tasty Meals Under

$1.50 per portion

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun DANCING!

Bowl Coozies Disc Golf Basics Beginners Luck Ear Warmers in the

Round

Blue Ribbon Jams & Jelly

Cricut Projects for Beginners

Guitar (INTERMEDIATE)

Blue Ribbon Mason Jars


Art Journaling 101

Guitar (Beginner) HORSES: Arena

Work

Blue Ribbon Natural Personal Care

Fizzy Fun! Basic Knife Skills

from a Home Cook

GYOTAKU-The Japanese Art of

Fish Printing

Making Lye Soap Blue Ribbon Rope

Baskets

Crafting with a Country Flair!

Pie Irons Pizzazz!

HORSES: A Trail Ride

Monkey Fist Knots

Fizzy Fun! HORSES: A Trail

Ride Star Party

Lashing & Pioneering

No Sew Dunk Bags

HORSES: A Trail Ride Crochet with Cotton Yarn

Caramel Apple Decorating

Making Lye Soap Pulled String Art More than S'mores Trust Games Crescent Moon

Restorative Yoga

Sit Upons T-shirt Memory

Quilts

Native American Dreamcatchers

Country Wild Fermentation

String Art Wooden Country

Lanterns

Reverse Applique for T-shirts & More

Dazzling Doors – a Bit o’ Burlap

What Happens at Girl Scout Camp -

Cross Stitching Zipper Treat Bags

Rustic Chic Chalkboard Calligraphy

Get a Grip!!

Beginning Rag Quilting

Vinyl Creations - Personalize Your

World!

Macramé Camp Gear Belts

Blue Ribbon Jam & Jelly Wire Wrapped

Crystal Pendants

Dying for Geometry! Try Your Hand (& your mind!) at Knitting

Comfort Food at Camp

(OVER LUNCH)

Dutch Oven Cooking

(OVER LUNCH)

Hobo Stoves

(OVER LUNCH)

High Level Overview of ALL Course Options:

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When choosing your schedule, you have FOUR daytime slots and one night time slot to fill.

“FREE Time” or “I’m Instructing” is an option for all course blocks if you want downtime or are teaching.

EVENT TIMELINE:

Class Block 1 Class Block 2 LUNCH Class Block 3 Class Block 4 Late Night

Session

9:15am – 10:30am 10:50am – 12:05pm 12:30pm – 1:45pm 2:00pm – 3:15pm 3:45pm – 5:00pm 9:00pm – 10:30pm

Choose ONE of the following options for Class Block 1 - 9:15am – 10:30am

Click on any one of the course titles to read the course description…

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Beading for the Fair

# 2

Blackboard On A Jar

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Bowl Coozies

# 4

Cricut Projects for Beginners

# 5

Guitar (Beginner)

# 6

GYOTAKU-The Japanese Art of Fish

Printing

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Lashing & Pioneering

# 9

Making Lye Soap

# 10

Sit Upons

# 11

String Art

# 12

What Happens at Girl Scout Camp

- Cross Stitching

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DOUBLE BLOCK 1 & 2

Beginning Rag Quilting

# 14

DOUBLE BLOCK 1 & 2

Blue Ribbon Jam & Jelly

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DOUBLE BLOCK 1 & 2

Dying for Geometry!

Course Descriptions BY SAT. MORNING TIME BLOCK 1

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GRID OVERVIEW

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Options: Course Descriptions: Details / Supplies Needed to Bring

with You:

BLOCK 1

Option 1 BEADING FOR THE FAIR: Come design and make your very own

stunning single or multi strand

necklace. No experience required

PGL: Junior & Up Wit h Laura 'Miss Kitty' Wright-Wallace MAX: 15

All supplies provided!

BLOCK 1

Option 2 BLACKBOARD ON A JAR: Learn how to add a touch of old fashioned country flair to your glass canisters, canning jars, and more using chalkboard paint to create labels on them. This method may be used on other glassware items as well.

PGL: Brownie & Up With Carol Bowman MAX: 20

Bring a smooth sided quart jar or other similar sized glass item you would like to add a label to.

Instructor will supply adhesive stencils (sizes 4" x 1.5" and smaller) available for use on the side of the jar where the “blackboard” will be, that area must be smooth. Stencils, paint, and other supplies will be provided.

BLOCK 1

Option 3

BOWL COZIES: Bowl cozies are for bowls with very hot or very cold food. Put your bowl into the cozy. If you want to put the whole thing into the microwave for hot food, this is perfect. When you get your bowl out, the cozy will be cool to the touch. No more burning your hands getting hot bowls out of the microwave. Also great for cold foods like ice cream. The cozy will keep your hands cozy away from the cold bowl. This class will be making at least 2 bowl cozies. PGL: Junior & Up With Patty Townsend & Amanda Cranfill MAX: 10 During check-in participants may drive to the class location to drop off their supplies and sewing machines and then park their vehicle in the designated parking area.

YOUR OWN SEWING MACHINE

Cotton thread for the top of the machine and for the bobbin.

At least a 12 in ruler

Scissors

4 cotton 10 X 10 material. Contrasting colors

You need everything cotton, so it will be able to go into the microwave. Instructor will provide the Cotton batting.

Choose ONE of the following options for Class Block 1 - 9:15am – 10:30am

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BLOCK 1

Option 4 CRICUT PROJECTS FOR BEGINNERS: Are you curious about the Silhouette or Cricut Personal Die Cutting Machines? Do you have one, but it's still sitting in a box? This class is for you! Join us for an exciting class full of projects and creations including creating a troop pennant, customized clipboard, paper crafting, decorative organizing and more. Take your new skills back to share with your troop, enjoy making gifts for others or just jazz up your home organization. The possibilities are endless!

PGL: Brownie & Up With Jessica Adams & Ashleigh Lee MAX: 20

Container to label (plastic or glass) - for best results, it needs to be a smooth surface (think spice jar, cereal container, etc.)

A standard size clipboard

BLOCK 1

Option 5 GUITAR (BEGINNER): Let's learn guitar and sing some classic country songs. No experience necessary.

PGL:ALL With Flicker (AKA Lissa Alfred from Los Angeles, CA) MAX: 15

Bring a guitar if you can

(we will have a few to

share)

4GB flash drive to save

your new songs

BLOCK 1

Option 6 GYOTAKU-THE JAPANESE ART OF FISH PRINTING: How do

you think fisherman in Japan took selfies with their freshly caught

fish prior to phones or cameras? Around 1800, Japanese fishermen

made painted prints of their recent catches right before eating

them or throwing them back. Join us for a chance to make your

own Gyotaku print using real fish, and transform fabric or paper,

into a piece of artwork. After this class, you can use your

masterpiece as a framed picture, a flag, or wall hanging. This

technique can easily be used during a journey, animal/art badge,

when learning about Japan, or simply a way to bring an ancient

tradition into your home.

PGL:ALL With Jennifer Ottinger MAX: 12

All supplies provided

BLOCK 1

Option 7

HORSES: A TRAIL RIDE - Experience the confidence building of learning to ride a horse on the trail. This course is physically demanding, and you must be fit enough to mount with minimal assistance. (BPEQ does not allow the use of mounting blocks.)

PGL: Brownie & Up With the Equestrian Staff. MAX: 12

$10 additional fee *** Offered in Blocks 1 OR 3 OR 4

Long pants

boots required

Helmets are worn by all participants and are provided

Recommended: Sunscreen

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BLOCK 1

Option 8 LASHING & PIONEERING - Take your

troop’s camp site from OK to WOW. Learn

to use ropes and sticks to build a

dishwashing station, a table, a flag pole, a

handwashing station, and a Texas style

Ranch gateway.

PGL: Brownie & Up With Doreen Brown & Jean Butts MAX: 30

Bring one 5’ sturdy walking

stick

BLOCK 1

Option 9 MAKING LYE SOAP - Lye soap has many benefits. Daily

pampering with natural lye soap cleanses and conditions skin, gets

rid of dry and itchy skin, rashes and irritations. It is very effective

for reducing acne, cysts, and boils. Washing the affected skin area

with lye soap immediately after contact with plants like poison ivy

frequently helps avoid the reaction altogether. You should keep a

bar in your 1st aid kit and

camping gear. Take home a

finished bar of lye soap,

recipes and the knowledge to

make your own.

PGL: Cadette & Up With Carlann Frey MAX 15

*** Offered in Blocks 1 OR 2


BLOCK 1

Option

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SIT-UPONS - A clever twist on the simple sit up-on, a comfortable seat for standing in line and a place to store your purchases at the Fair. Join us and create your own to use while camping with your troop.

PGL: Brownie & Up With Amy O'Daniel & Jeana Martinez MAX: 20

1-yard of your favorite material

your desired thickness of foam cushioning

Legal-size crate (can be found at Walmart)

BLOCK 1

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STRING ART - Create an amazing finished project to hang on the wall or to share as a gift. Learn the simple, but addictive art of String Art to share with your Girl Scout Troop. PGL: All With Linda Blake MAX: 20

Hammer

Instructor will provide assorted wood pieces, nails, floss, ideas, you provide the creativity!

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BLOCK 1

Option

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CROSS STITCHING - Create this fun blub in cross stitch and attached the quote onto a mini pallet, pattern will be provided at class.

PGL: Cadettes & Up With Monica Hockman MAX: 10

Scissors

Hot glue gun (or craft glue)

BLOCK 1

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QUILTING (Double Block

1 & 2): Come and learn how

to make a simple rag quilt;

finished project would be lap

throw size. The class time

will be utilized to match up

the cotton and flannel

pieces, arrange into a

pleasing pattern, and then

sew an "X" on each

cotton/flannel pair, then

finally sew all of the squares

together to create the

blanket. Depending on skill

level, the volunteers may

have time to start cutting

their exposed seams while in

class, and then can continue

to work on their project

throughout the weekend at

their leisure, or finish when

then get home.

PGL: Brownie & Up With Caroline Ritzer MAX: 10

During check-in participants may drive to the class location to drop off their supplies and sewing machines and then park their vehicle in the designated parking area.


precut pieces of cotton and cotton flannel in a specified size

49- 7-inch cotton squares- cotton quilting fabric, cotton prints, re-use favorite t-shirts, etc.

49- 7-inch squares coordinating colored solid fleece

49- 7-inch squares coordinating color solid cotton flannel

2-spools coordinating cotton thread

1 pair sharp fabric scissors able to cut through multiple layers of fabric.

Box of straight pins

Optional items: A seam ripper. The

green option would be to bring

precut pieces using bandanas, t-

shirts, etc. to use with the flannel.

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Block 1 & 2): Learn

the techniques for

making jam and jelly

that will earn you the

First Place Ribbon at

the family table! You

will make one jar each

of a

strawberry/cranberry

jam and a grape or

apple jelly (flavor chosen depends on class size). We will discuss the

traditional "water bath canner" technique your grandmother used

but will employ a new modern technique that significantly cuts

both the time required and equipment needed to purchase. Aprons

will be provided and there will be bread and instructor-prepared

treats to sample!

PGL: Junior & Up With Kate Marshall MAX: 10


BLOCK 1

Option

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DYING FOR GEOMETRY (Double Block 1 & 2): You know the basic techniques of swirl, rock, starburst and stripes but there is so many other ways to TIE DYE your talents! Come learn some new ways to fold, apply and dye. From Mandalas and Lotus flowers to the Batik, we will explore the fashions made around the world!

PGL: Brownie & Up With Allison Despain MAX: 20

2 or 3 pieces of 100% natural material such as cotton, silk, wool, linen muslin, hemp examples: o t-shirt o no more than 1- yard of

cotton cloth o 2-bandanas o 1-tote pillow case

1-set of rubber gloves (like the

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EVENT TIMELINE:


Session


Choose ONE of the following options for Class Block 2 - 10:50am – 12:05pm


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Archery

# 3

Disc Golf Basics

# 4

Guitar (INTERMEDIATE)

# 5

HORSES: Arena Work

# 6

Making Lye Soap

# 7

Monkey Fist Knots

# 8

No Sew Dunk Bags

# 9

Pulled String Art

# 10

T-shirt Memory Quilts

# 11

Wooden Country Lanterns

# 12

Zipper Treat Bags

# 13

DOUBLE BLOCK 2 & LUNCH

Comfort Food at Camp

# 14


Dutch Oven Cooking

# 15


Hobo Stoves

Course Descriptions BY SAT. MORNING TIME BLOCK 2



GRID OVERVIEW

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with You:

BLOCK 2

Option 1 ADVENTURES WITH POWER TOOLS #1: **NEW Project for 2018: SAME fun class! Join the three sisters as we explore our hidden secret powers unleashed with Power Tools! Use power saws, sanders, and screw drivers to build a Project Box for troop or personal supplies. Talk about how/why to start your own power tool collection. PGL: Cadette & Up With Carol Short, Ann Barton, and Laura “Miss Kitty” Wright MAX: 16

Work gloves

Safety glasses

Ear protectors, if you have them

If you have your own power tools, bring them!

No tools? No worry! We can bring enough to share.

BLOCK 2

Option 2 ARCHERY: Learn basic archery skills and enjoy shooting on the archery range. Learn how to arrange for archery on a Girl Scout campout, how you can become a GSNETX Range Master, and about opportunities for Archery in GSNETX. PGL: Brownie & Up With Shelly Hartsell, USA Archery Level 2 Instructor MAX: 12 *** Offered in Blocks 2 OR 3

Something to tie back hair

BLOCK 2

Option 3 DISC GOLF BASICS: ***New this year*** This sport has been around since the 1960s. The sport is currently growing and is really easy and cheap for anyone to pick up. Sign up to learn the basics in terminology, course selection, disc selection and more. The instructor will bring more than 30 different kinds of discs for participants to try out. Each disc responds differently depending on the user and the conditions outside. Disc golf is a good sport for all ages, so come learn the sport and teach to your Girl Scouts and to your family. Great way to spend family time, time outdoors and exercise all at the same time! PGL: Junior & Up With J.J. Grillette MAX: 25


Choose ONE of the following options for Class Block 2 - 10:50am – 12:05pm

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BLOCK 2

Option 4 GUITAR (INTERMEDIATE): Did you join me last year at the retreat? Can you already play 3-4 chords? Let's learn more chords, more strums, and more songs! PGL:ALL With Flicker (AKA Lissa Alfred from Los Angeles, CA) MAX: 15

Bring a guitar if you can (we will

have a few to share)

4GB flash drive to save your new songs

BLOCK 2

Option 5 HORSES: ARENA WORK: Experience the confidence building of learning to work with a horse in the arena. This course is NOT for the novice and requires some riding experience; its physically demanding and you must be fit enough to mount and dismount without assistance. (BPEQ does not allow the use of mounting blocks.) PGL: Junior & Up With the Equestrian Staff MAX: 12 ** Additional Fee of $10

Long pants

Boots required


Recommended:

Sunscreen

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BLOCK 2

Option 6 MAKING LYE SOAP - Lye soap has many benefits. Daily

pampering with natural lye soap cleanses and conditions skin, gets

rid of dry and itchy skin, rashes and irritations. It is very effective

for reducing acne, cysts, and boils. Washing the affected skin area

with lye soap immediately after contact with plants like poison ivy

frequently helps avoid the reaction altogether. You should keep a

bar in your 1st aid kit and camping gear. Take home a finished bar

of lye soap, recipes and the

knowledge to make your

own.

PGL: Cadette & Up With Carlann Frey MAX 15



BLOCK 2

Option 7 MONKEY FISTS: These are" knot" your average paws, but an

awesome and fun knot using paracord that can be used as a tool,

decoration, toy, or key chain. Come hang in the woods with us as

we monkey around and make a monkey fist similar to the picture.

PGL: Brownie & Up

With Donna Knight MAX: 30 ***Due to hand coordination this activity is recommended for Brownies and up, although there are ways to adapt it to make it easier for Daisies


BLOCK 2

Option 8 NO SEW DUNK BAGS: Want to make a personal dunk bags and

not sew it? Come to my class.

PGL: Brownie & Up With Michelle Rowe MAX: 20

1/2 yard of mesh material

Scissors

ONE of following: the string, yarn, non-fray ribbon or paracord

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Bring your mess kit so you can be sure you make the right size.

BLOCK 2

Option 9 PULLED STRING ART: Pulled string art uses string with paint on it being pulled across paper to create mesmerizing designs. It’s easy and fun – great for Daisies through Adults! (And – you can tie this into Girl Scout Badges/Journeys!) We will do a quick tutorial and then move to giving it a try. You will be amazed at the designs you can make and leave ready to take this activity back to your Troop. While it can become messy, we will also model techniques to help you keep things as clean as possible when you do this with girls. Come join the fun and discover your inner artist!

PGL: ALL With Hilary Jirasek MAX: 20


If you have papers or a blank book you want to try/use, please feel free to bring it. Note that there is a chance for paint to get on your clothes.

BLOCK 2

Option

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T-SHIRT MEMORY QUILTS: Since county fairs began, quilting

has been a mainstay at these local gatherings. With so many

intricate and detailed quilting techniques out there, it is sometimes

difficult for the average crafter to consider quilting as a project to

try. Fear not! T-Shirt Quilting is easy and fun and can be done with

minimal sewing experience. Beginning and advanced sewing

enthusiasts will enjoy converting those memory-filled t-shirts into

picnic spreads or camp quilts. Instructions and guidance will be

given in rotary cutting, iron-on interfacing, size of square decisions

and layout techniques. Participants will cut their t-shirts in

preparation for interfacing & sewing and will learn how to make

fabric borders.

PGL: Cadette & Up With Misty Fuentes MAX 16

5-10 t-shirts that hold memories

A heavy-duty square piece of cardboard at least 16x16 inches

Long ruler (>12”)

IF you have

o a rotary cutter

o large cutting mat

o electric iron

o fabric scissors

Bring those too.

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BLOCK 2

Option

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WOODEN COUNTRY LANTERNS: A

fun country fair take on fairy jars!

We will make the boxes in class and the instructor will bring the candle parts!

PGL: Junior & Up With Wren Busby MAX: 15

Bring any decorative flowers, ribbon, etc. that you would like to use to decorate your box

A glue gun

Instructor will have a few extra glue guns in case you do not have one

BLOCK 2

Option

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ZIPPERED TREAT BAGS: In this class you will sew and take home

a lined zipper bag made from a real snack bag!

PGL: Cadette & Up With Patty Townsend & Amanda Cranfill MAX 10


Neutral thread and bobbin

MUST know basic sewing skills

All other supplies and instructions

will be provided.

BLOCK 2

Option

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COMFORT FOOD AT CAMP – Block 2 AND over lunch

period: Come learn to cook your favorite blue-ribbon comfort

food on a campfire. The

menu will include a mix of

French and American

Southern recipes. We will

eat what we cook for

lunch and not in the

dining hall.

PGL: Junior & Up With Sophie Baweja MAX: 12

Your mess kit is required

THE FOLLOWING 3 CLASSES WILL RUN OVER THE LUNCH PERIOD:

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BLOCK 2

Option

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DUTCH OVEN COOKING – Block 2 AND over lunch period: Cooking contest are big at country fairs, so let’s do ours the Girl

Scout way. We will cook

a bread, entree and

dessert in Dutch ovens

and enjoy a great lunch.

This class will overlap

lunch, so participants will

be eating what they cook

and not in the dining hall.

PGL: Junior & Up With Donna-Marie Sexton MAX: 12


BLOCK 2

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GET OFF YOUR CAN AND LEARN TO COOK ON IT! – Block 2

AND over lunch

period: Hobo

stoves have been

used for years as an

easy way to cook in

the outdoors. Learn

to make your own

stove and buddy

burner and then

practice cooking on it for lunch. I will provide institutional cans,

cardboard and old candles; I will provide makings for grilled cheese

sandwiches and tomato soup but if you'd like to bring something

else that can be cooked in a pot, bring that (and a pot!) and you can

cook it for lunch.

PGL: Junior & Up With Amy Brown MAX: 20


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EVENT TIMELINE:


Session


Choose ONE of the following options for Class Block 3 – 2:OOpm – 3:15pm


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# 2

Archery

# 3

Beginners Luck

# 4


# 5

Blue Ribbon Natural Personal Care

# 6

Blue Ribbon Rope Baskets

# 7

Fizzy Fun!

# 8


# 9

More than S'mores

# 10

Native American Dreamcatchers

# 11

Reverse Applique for T-shirts &

More

# 12

Rustic Chic Chalkboard Calligraphy

# 13

Vinyl Creations - Personalize Your

World!

# 14

Wire Wrapped Crystal Pendants

# 15

DOUBLE BLOCK 3 & 4

Try Your Hand (& your mind!) at

Knitting

Course Descriptions BY SAT. AFTERNOON TIME BLOCK 3



GRID OVERVIEW

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with You:

BLOCK 3

Option 1 ADVENTURES WITH POWER TOOLS #2: **NEW Project for 2018: SAME fun class! Join the three sisters as we explore our hidden secret powers unleashed with Power Tools! Use power saws, sanders, and screw drivers to build a drip box with a flap lid for your front porch. Talk about how/why to start your own power tool collection.

PGL: Cadette & Up With Carol Short, Ann Barton, and Laura “Miss Kitty” Wright MAX: 16

Work gloves

Safety glasses

Ear protectors, if you have them

If you have your own power tools, bring them!

No tools? No worry! We can bring enough to share.

BLOCK 3

Option 2 ARCHERY: Learn basic archery skills and enjoy shooting on the archery range. Learn how to arrange for archery on a Girl Scout campout, how you can become a GSNETX Range Master, and about opportunities for Archery in GSNETX. PGL: Brownie & Up With Shelly Hartsell, USA Archery Level 2 Instructor MAX: 12 *** Offered in Blocks 2 OR 3


BLOCK 3

Option 3 BEGINNERS LUCK: For 1500 years, people have been enjoying the art of tie-dying. Tie-dying is exactly what it says. You twist a garment or other cloth item, tie it in various places with rubber bands and then dye it. When finished, the twisted and folded areas of the shirt reveal a cool colored pattern. Come Join us for a fun filled experience and learn some basic techniques to use and share! We will learn 4 basic patterns in this class. PGL: Brownie & Up With Allison Despain MAX: 20

You bring your 100% natural material such as cotton, silk, wool, linen muslin, hemp – what would you like to dye?

(PRE-WASHED with no softeners) and together we will create Fashions to Dye for!

1-set of rubber gloves (like the type for cleaning)

We will provide the dyes and equipment.

Choose ONE of the following options for Class Block 3 – 2:00pm – 3:15pm

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BLOCK 3

Option 4 BLUE RIBBON MASON JARS: Come decorate a mason jar for that prize-winning recipe: spiced tea, hot chocolate mix, salt or sugar scrub, potpourri, or your favorite cookie ingredients. These make excellent gifts! They also can be used as decorative containers for anything you can imagine or used as tea lights. Participants should bring one or more mason jars (or any jar with a lid). You might want to bring one or more in varying sizes depending on what you want to put in it or use it for. For example, a cookie recipe might require a quart size jar, spice tea a pint size jar, salt or sugar scrub a quart size or even baby food jars to give as gifts. I will also show a couple of non-flower quick painting ideas (feathers and scrolls) for that guy or gal who would rather not have a flowery container. PGL: Junior& Up With Kathy Sproull MAX: 20 *** Offered in Blocks 3 OR 4

Jars

a minimum of the following paintbrushes:

o #2 script

o #12 flat

o ¾” flat for glass or ceramics

You may bring more if you wish.

a small dish to clean brushes in

Paints will be provided, but if you want to bring your own, bring enamel paints for glass or ceramics in white, pansy (purple), dark green, lighter green, and yellow. You may also bring other colors for more choices.

BLOCK 3

Option 5 BLUE RIBBON NATURAL PERSONAL CARE: In addition to making the natural bug spray and bug balm in this class we will also make homemade shampoo and natural body balm for your skin. You will leave the class with several recipes, small bottles of both natural bug spray and shampoo and the body balm and bug balm. PGL: Brownie & Up With Crystal “Munchkin” Welch MAX: 15

Bring two 6-8 oz. bottles (1 spray bottle, one regular/cosmetic grade bottles are best)

2-small tins or glass jars (2-

4oz) to take home the

body & bug balms.

BLOCK 3

Option 6 BLUE RIBBON ROPE

BASKETS: We will make a small

basket so that you learn the

technique. Several application

samples will be shown to inspire

you. Supply details will be sent

out to registrants closer to the

Retreat date.

PGL: Junior& Up With Rebecca Vallo MAX: 15

All you need for this useful craft is yarn, rope, a needle and time to relax.

You bring the yarn

I'll bring the rope.

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BLOCK 3

Option 7 FIZZY FUN! Come learn how to make bath bombs and linen spray.

They can be customized to whatever scents you like!! We will be

making and taking several bath

bombs and one Lavender Linen

spray. You will learn easy steps and

troubleshooting solutions, so you

can make more for yourself or

those you love!

PGL: Daisy & Up With Amy Greenman MAX: 24


stiff container to hold completed bath bombs (so they don't get crushed on the way home)

Feel free to bring your favorite Essential oils to share, we will be using Lavender, and Tea Tree

Everything else will be provided.

BLOCK 3

Option 8 HORSES: A TRAIL RIDE - Experience the confidence building of learning to ride a horse on the trail. This course is physically demanding, and you must be fit enough to mount with minimal assistance. (BPEQ does not allow the use of mounting blocks.) PGL: Brownie & Up With the Equestrian Staff. MAX: 12


Long pants

boots required



BLOCK 3

Option 9 MORE THAN S'MORES: We will make

and sample several desserts made using

stick cooking and foil packets and even

no cook options for when you need

something more than S'mores with or

without a campfire.

PGL: Brownie & Up With Jean Butts MAX: 18



BLOCK 3

Option

10

NATIVE AMERICAN DREAMCATCHERS: Native Americans of

the Great Plains believe the air is filled with good dreams and bad

dreams. According to legend, dreamcatchers were hung in the tipi

or lodge and on a baby's cradle board. Good dreams are allowed to

pass through the center hole to the sleeping person. The bad

dreams are trapped in the web, where they perish in the light of

dawn. Join us and learn how to make these beautiful and

meaningful pieces of Native American art. It is so simple, you will

be able to teach your Girl Scouts too!

PGL: Junior & Up With Brandy Hudson & Melinda Reiter MAX: 18

1-spool of any colored suede leather lace (at least 3 yards long)

1-container of un-waxed white dental floss

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BLOCK 3

Option

11

REVERSE APPLIQUE FOR T-SHIRTS AND MORE: Learn how to

make one-of-a-kind clothing items using reverse applique. You'll be

surprised at how easy it is!

PGL: Junior & Up With Angela Barretto MAX: 15

One (or more) pre-washed new or used t-shirt (something you don't mind cutting up)

A coordinating piece of fabric (optional, approx. 1 sq. ft., or choose from samples provided by instructor)

Good fabric scissors

BLOCK 3

Option

12

RUSTIC CHIC CHALKBOARD CALLIGRAPHY: Chalkboards are a trendy and fun addition to your home or event; they can give direction, add a personal touch to your space, and label just about anything. There’s no doubt that they’re cute and helpful, but the real trick is writing on them. We weren’t all born with the calligraphy bug, so come take this class to put this simple how-to for “faking chalkboard calligraphy” (and print!) together to ensure you’re prepared for the next event on your calendar PGL: Brownie & Up With Charron Hoekman MAX: 15

Bring a 10”- 12” non-porous

chalkboard. Here’s a link to

an example.

Your favorite quote or idea

to bring to life.

BLOCK 3

Option

13

VINYL CREATIONS - PERSONALIZE YOUR WORLD! Have you ever seen those super cute personalized gifts at craft fairs? You can learn how to make your own personalized gifts with use of craft vinyl. Imagine personalizing your own Yeti cups, troop shirts and so much more. PGL: Junior & Up With Cristal Cable MAX: 15 *** Offered in Blocks 3 OR 4

Any item that you want to work on to personalize (i.e. Yeti cup, coffee mug, t-shirt, tote bag)

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BLOCK 3

Option

14

WIRE WRAPPED

CRYSTAL PENDANTS: Beginner level - Color,

crystals and gemstones

are an easy way to

balance the Chakras,

many people use them for emotional healing. There are many

meanings for wearing crystals. Personally, I think they are pretty

and bring good energy. Come and learn a couple of techniques to

create a crystal pendant, wire wrapped or with Polymer clay.

Instructor will provide crystals, wire, and string to hang your

pendant (or you can bring a chain).

PGL: Junior & Up With Pamela Spector MAX: 12

Polymer clay (can be purchased

at craft store)

Small wire clippers

Needle nose pliers

BLOCK 3

Option

15

Try Your Hand & Mind at Knitting (Double Block 3 & 4): Try your hand (and your mind!) at knitting. STEAM today has a

different meaning than it did at County Fairs back in the

day. Knitting uses them all: Science, Technology, Engineering, ART,

and sometimes even Mathematics. You can make something

beautiful, and useful, and non-fattening. I’ll be using a learning

system written for kids!

PGL: Junior & Up With Jane Nearing MAX: 10

Pencil & paper

Yarn – 1 skein – 100% wool - in

a light color. It’s better to learn

with wool.

Examples: Paton’s Classic Wool

Worsted Yarn – available at

Michaels & JoAnn Fabrics

I Love This Wool! Naturals Yarn

– available at Hobby Lobby

Premier Yarns Wool Worsted –

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EVENT TIMELINE:


Session




# 1

Beaded Socks

# 2

Cooking on a Budget - Tasty Meals

Under $1.50 per portion

# 3

Ear Warmers in the Round

# 4


# 5

Fizzy Fun!

# 6

Crafting with a Country Flair!

# 7


# 8

Crochet with Cotton Yarn

# 9

Trust Games

# 10

Country Wild Fermentation

# 11

Dazzling Doors – a Bit o’ Burlap

# 12

Get a Grip!!

# 13

Macramé Camp Gear Belts

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with You:

BLOCK 4

Option 1 BEADED SOCKS: Bring some style and swag to your socks, come and learn how to crochet chain stitches with beads to bling out your socks. PGL: Cadette & Up With Juanette Alley MAX: 12

All supplies provided, but you are welcome to bring your own beads and socks to create more.

Prior crocheting experience helpful but not required.

BLOCK 4

Option 2 COOKING ON A BUDGET: TASTY MEALS UNDER $1.50 PER PORTION: Making inexpensive food can be both delicious and interesting. Whether you’re trying to budget on your campout to save for other activities, teaching budgeting, or preparing older girls for cooking in college, this class is for you. Learn tips on planning out thrifty meals as well as try out easy recipes. PGL: ALL With Maggie Holman MAX: 15


BLOCK 4

Option 3 EAR WARMERS IN THE ROUND***New this year***Don't know how to knit? Don't think you can? Try knitting ear warmers on a round loom; it’s easy-peazy. Girls 8 years+ can make these for themselves and for presents and clothing closets at local charities. PGL: Brownies & Up With Trudy White MAX: 10

Bring a 9.5" Loops & Threads-Knit Quick-Knitting Loom kit

This can be purchased at Michael's for around $8.99, but use a 40% coupon to reduce the cost.


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BLOCK 4

Option 4 BLUE RIBBON MASON JARS: Come decorate a mason jar for that prize-winning recipe: spiced tea, hot chocolate mix, salt or sugar scrub, potpourri, or your favorite cookie ingredients. These make excellent gifts! They also can be used as decorative containers for anything you can imagine or used as tea lights. Participants should bring one or more mason jars (or any jar with a lid). You might want to bring one or more in varying sizes depending on what you want to put in it or use it for. For example, a cookie recipe might require a quart size jar, spice tea a pint size jar, salt or sugar scrub a quart size or even baby food jars to give as gifts. I will also show a couple of non-flower quick painting ideas (feathers and scrolls) for that guy or gal who would rather not have a flowery container. PGL: Junior& Up With Kathy Sproull MAX: 20 *** Offered in Blocks 3 OR 4

Jars

A minimum of the following paintbrushes:

o #2 script

o #12 flat

o ¾” flat for glass or ceramics

You may bring more if you wish.

A small dish to clean brushes in

Paints will be provided, but if you want to bring your own, bring enamel paints for glass or ceramics in white, pansy (purple), dark green, lighter green, and yellow. You may also bring other colors for more choices.

BLOCK 4

Option 5 FIZZY FUN! Come learn how to make bath bombs and linen spray.

They can be customized to whatever scents you like!! We will be

making and taking several bath

bombs and one Lavender Linen

spray. You will learn easy steps and

troubleshooting solutions, so you

can make more for yourself or

those you love!

PGL: Daisy & Up With Amy Greenman MAX: 24


Stiff container to hold completed bath bombs (so they don't get crushed on the way home)

Feel free to bring your favorite Essential oils to share, we will be using Lavender, and Tea Tree

Everything else will be

provided.

BLOCK 4

Option 6 CRAFTING WITH A COUNTRY FLAIR! Come on down and join

us for country style crafts! We'll use bandanas, tin cans, and more

to create interesting and fun country fair style crafts!

PGL: Junior & Up With Elizabeth Harris MAX: 20

Scissors

4 bandanas

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BLOCK 4

Option 7 HORSES: A TRAIL RIDE - Experience the confidence building of learning to ride a horse on the trail. This course is physically demanding, and you must be fit enough to mount with minimal assistance. (BPEQ does not allow the use of mounting blocks.) PGL: Brownie & Up With the Equestrian Staff. MAX: 12


Long pants

Boots required



BLOCK 4

Option 8 CROCHET WITH COTTON YARN: Get ready for the Fair! Come and learn or refresh your skills with the relaxing art of Crochet. You will learn how to crochet your own creation using cotton yarn. Come see that you can do it...from the vision, design and creation. No experience needed.

PGL: Junior & Up With Laura “Miss Kitty” Wright MAX: 10


BLOCK 4

Option 9 TRUST GAMES: Do you trust your fellow girl scouts to catch you if

you start to fall? Come learn some basic trust team building skill

games which can be used with your troop, friends, or adults. Build

confidence in yourself and others while having a fun time.

PGL:ALL With Flicker (AKA Lissa Alfred from Los Angeles, CA) MAX: 15


BLOCK 4

Option

10

COUNTRY WILD FERMENTATION: This class is for the

adventurous souls who want to learn more about natural

fermentation methods. Wild fermentation is the art of making

pickled type vegetables and beverages without the use of standard

pickling agents like vinegar. I will teach you how to make

Kombucha and Jun. Both are fermented tea drinks that are good for

your gut. There will be samples to try and we will go through the

step-by-step process to make the brews. We will talk about other

wild fermentation during the class and if time permits we will make

ginger bug. You will leave with recipes, resources and a scoby of

your own to start your own adventure at home.

PGL: Cadette & Up With Crystal “Munchkin” Welch MAX: 15

Bring a pint jar with a plastic lid - no metal lids please!

If you want both a Kombucha and a Jun Scoby, bring 2 jars.

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BLOCK 4

Option

11

DAZZLING DOORS: A BIT O' BURLAP: Create a wreath to show

your southern style with crafting skills seen or unseen. Come

prepared ready to make and take a beautiful burlap wreath! We'll

start with a 9" wire wreath frame (provided), wire burlap and jump

right into making a wreath you will want to hang as soon as you get

home!

PGL: Brownie & Up With Lori Phan MAX: 20

2" wired burlap ribbon (any color)

A pair of scissors

BLOCK 4

Option

12

GET A GRIP!! In this class you will learn how to make a paracord handle for your “Yeti” or another Tumbler. PGL: Junior & Up With Lizzy Seidemann MAX: 15

4 sections of 8 feet paracord (32 feet total) (2 colors 16 feet each)

Scissors (I will have some)

Tape Measure (I will have some)

Yeti or another tumbler brand

BLOCK 4

Option

13

MACRAMÉ CAMP GEAR BELTS: Make a belt with loops to hold all of your camping essentials. With a clip for your water bottle, compass, pocket knife, mug, first aid kit and more – You will be all set for your next adventure! PGL: Brownie & Up With Doreen Brown MAX: 10

Bring some small carabiner clips

Bring your own gear to hang

from the belt (actual camping

items will not be provided)

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EVENT TIMELINE:


Session


Choose ONE of the following options for Class Block 5 – 9:OOpm – 10:30pm


# 1

GET A GRIP!!

# 2

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

DANCING!

# 3

Blue Ribbon Jams & Jelly

# 4

Art Journaling 101

# 5

Basic Knife Skills from a Home

Cook

# 6

Pie Irons Pizzazz!

# 7

Star Party

# 8

Caramel Apple Decorating

# 9

Crescent Moon Restorative Yoga

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with You:

BLOCK 5

Option 1

GET A GRIP!! In this class you will learn how to make a paracord handle for your “Yeti” or another Tumbler. PGL: Junior & Up With Lizzy Seidemann MAX: 15

4 sections of 8 feet paracord (32 feet total) (2 colors 16 feet each)

Scissors (I will have some)

Tape Measure (I will have some)

Yeti or another tumbler brand

BLOCK 5

Option 2

GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN DANCING!! You know you love to dance, so come join us as we enjoy 95 minutes of line dancing – no partners needed! Some dances you may know and a few you may have to learn. Cotton-Eye Joe, Schottisce, Bunny Hop, Cha-Cha Slide, Cupid Shuffle, YMCA, Hokey Pokey, Boot Scootin’ Boogie, Wobble and many more. PGL: ALL With Lynn & Nicole Johnson MAX: 15

Water bottle

Comfortable shoes

BLOCK 5

Option 3

BLUE RIBBON JAM AND JELLY: Learn the techniques for making jam and jelly that will earn you the First Place Ribbon at the family table! You will make one jar each of a strawberry/cranberry jam and a grape or apple jelly (flavor chosen depends on class size). We will discuss the traditional "water bath canner" technique your grandmother used but will employ a new modern technique that significantly cuts both the time required and equipment needed to purchase. Aprons will be provided and there will be bread and instructor-prepared treats to sample! PGL: Junior & Up With Kate Marshall MAX: 10



9 PM

9 PM

9 PM

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BLOCK 5

Option 4

ART JOURNALING 101: After a long fun day at the 'Fair', come relax and put paint, ink, glue, etc. on a page as we try out different supplies to try out Art Journaling. No experience, artistic or craft ability needed. PGL: Daisy & Up With Laura “Miss Kitty” Wright MAX: 15

If you have: book, notebook, or journal to use or start; old blow dryer or heat gun.

Loose paper will also be provided to use instead of journal.

All other supplies provided.

BLOCK 5

Option 5

BASIC KNIFE SKILLS FROM A HOME COOK: Ready to go camping but not sure how

to teach or monitor your girls’ knife safety while cooking? This class will teach an easy knife cuts and skills program that can be taught to various age levels. We will use the cuts in progression to make a tasty snack! PGL: ALL With Maggie Holman MAX: 15

Chef’s knife (any kind but make sure it’s sharp)

A paring knife (optional)

BLOCK 5

Option 6

PIE IRON PIZZAZZ! Same fun session started in 2017. Test

your skills at creating a Blue Ribbon Campfire Pie! This will be

an experiential class where the

supplies are provided, a few tips

given, and then you are set free

to experiment with cast iron Pie

Irons. Bring a friend along to help

you eat your samples!

PGL: Brownie & Up With Carol Short & Sophie Baweja MAX: 16

Bandana to tie back hair

Hot mitts/fire gloves if desired

BLOCK 5

Option 7

STAR PARTY LET'S LEARN ABOUT THE NIGHT SKY: Enjoy your time under the stars and learn something new

about the stars. Before class, look up the difference between

Astrology and Astronomy. If

you are still not clear we can

talk about it at the Star

Party.

PGL: ALL With Phillip KInstley MAX: 200

No supplies are needed, but you are welcome to bring binoculars if you want to.

9 PM

9 PM

9 PM

9 PM

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WRITE IT DOWN - - - MY CLASS CHOICES ARE:


Session

BLOCK 5

Option 8

CARAMEL APPLE DECORATING: Is there a dessert that screams “FALL!” more than a caramel apple? Even just looking at one can make you feel a crisp autumn breeze. It’s a fun treat that your troop or family will love (if we don’t eat them all). Join us in making Caramel Apples with a few twists!

PGL: Brownie & Up With Michele Pettigrew MAX: 20

1 cup of your favorite cookie or candy to add to all the ingredients that we will share in making and taking.

A small cutting board

Sharp knife

Bring a small insulated bag to take yours home on ice

BLOCK 5

Option 9

CRESCENT MOON RESTORATIVE YOGA: Take time to

focus on the breath and sensations in the body while slowing

the mind in this gentle

hatha/restorative class. This class will

start with a gentle, accessible moon

salutation flow to wind down your

day. The class will move into peaceful

restorative postures that allow the

body and mind to find deep

relaxation. Finally, leading into a

mindful meditation appropriate for all

ages.

PGL: Junior & Up MAX: 30

Dress for comfort

Bring a mat

Pillow

Blanket to help prop restorative postures

OPTIONAL SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE PROJECT & HIKE

NO

REGISTRATION

REQUIRED

HIKE & SERVICE: After Sunday breakfast and after all unit

kapers are done - - stay a little longer and come learn some

about the unique ecology of Camp Bette Perot. We will work

on the bog and follow that up with a short hike to Tree

Cathedral.

PGL: Cadette & Up With Phillip KInstley MAX: 30

Work gloves

Water proof boots

Grass trimmer (if you have one)

Bow saws (if you have one)

9 PM

9 PM

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