We took the boys camping at Lake Mead on Friday. Why? I don't know. We are gluttons for punishment. Really though it was to finish the canoeing merit badge. When we left LV it was 103. When we got to Lake Mead it was a balmy 108. Of course when we got there everyone headed for the water and a swim to cool off. We set up camp and pretty much slept out in the open. When the low for the night is 90 degrees you pretty much want any type of breeze you can find to cool off. 
Unfortunately about 11:30 p.m. or so, Matt, Pete and I (the scout leaders) had to break up a little domestic brou-ha-ha in the campsite adjacent to us. Of course, the boys thought it was great fun but we were a little nervous about the whole incident. Luckily the folks packed up and headed out without much more of a disturbance (and before the Park Rangers could arrive).
Saturday was great fun. Everyone passed their canoeing merit badge and had a lot of fun in the process.
As you can see from the pictures, our campsite was really pretty. We also learned what happens to leaders when they sleep longer than the boys (see Matt's feet). Oh, and the leaders also went to 4-0 in frisbee football against the young men. Just proves that age and wisdom can still triumph over youth and speed.
As you can see from the pictures, our campsite was really pretty. We also learned what happens to leaders when they sleep longer than the boys (see Matt's feet). Oh, and the leaders also went to 4-0 in frisbee football against the young men. Just proves that age and wisdom can still triumph over youth and speed. 
