{"id":172,"date":"2007-10-25T01:07:00","date_gmt":"2007-10-25T01:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.melrosetroop68.org\/blog\/?p=172"},"modified":"2010-12-25T13:13:45","modified_gmt":"2010-12-25T18:13:45","slug":"and-the-interpreter-slept","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melrosetroop68.org\/blog\/?p=172","title":{"rendered":"And The Interpreter Slept"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>In 2002, Troop 68<\/span> sent two crews to the Charles Sommers Canoe Base near Ely, Minnesota, to canoe through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. This was the first time Troop 68 had sent anyone to this high adventure base that was practically in our own backyard. One crew consisted of the older Boy Scouts, 15-17 years old. The other crew was made up of the younger boys. I was one of the two adult advisers for the older boy crew.<\/p>\n

We were assigned<\/span> an interpreter when we arrived at the base camp. A CSCB interpreter is similar to the Philmont ranger. The interpreter prepared us for our five day trip, helped us to plan our trip through the BWCA, and then went on the trip with us, providing pointers and how-to advice along the way.<\/p>\n

Our interpreter, Sinclair, was a very nice guy who really knew his stuff. We could tell he loved being a part of this high adventure base. He was easy to get along with and the Scouts enjoyed having him around. He also had the ability to fall asleep easily, in any position, and at any time. When we would take a rest break there would be Sinclair, sleeping on top of a fallen tree. Once camp was made for the day Sinclair would disappear into his tent for a quick nap.<\/p>\n

We had no problems with Sinclair taking a nap. In fact, I envied him being able to nod off so easily. One of the first days though, it backfired on him. He was taking a nap in his tent after camp was set up. The Scouts had begun cooking the evening meal. They used every pot that we had brought along on the trip. Sinclair was not a happy camper when he woke up and all the messy pots. He had a nice chat with the Scouts about one pot meals, or at least using as few cooking utensils as possible. The next day we noticed he did not take a nap if there was work to be done by the crew.<\/p>\n

Like I said, he got along great with the crew, both the boys and the adults. The boys enjoyed the trip so much that they wrote a poem about it, including various events along the way, the food, and of course, our interpreter’s naps. One crew member read the poem during the closing program at base camp our last night. I think Sinclair was a little embarrassed. Here is is for your enjoyment….<\/p>\n

And The Interpreter Slept<\/span>
\nwritten by The 2002 BWCA Crew B, Melrose Troop 68<\/p>\n

Our trip to the BWCA<\/span>
\nbegan one glorious day.<\/span>
\nThe interpreter was late to eat.<\/span>
\nHe jumped to another when they would meet.<\/span>
\nThen our interpreter slept.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

We paddled through the rain
\nthough a lot we did gain.<\/span>
\nA downed tree interrupted our strut<\/span>
\nWe realized through it we must cut.<\/span>
\nAnd our interpreter slept.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through the deep mud we did trudge
\nAll but two were stuck in the sludge.<\/span>
\nBefore a picture we took<\/span>
\nNo one escaped from the gook.<\/span>
\nAnd our interpreter slept.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though the portage had been tread
\nby two we still had not been fed.<\/span>
\nTo get us anything to eat<\/span>
\nWe pumped and pumped and pumped \u2018till vee vere beat.<\/span>
\nAnd our interpreter slept.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it came time for supper that night
\nWe used every pot in site.<\/span>
\nSand infiltrated the sweets we ate.<\/span>
\n\u201cIt\u2019s crunchy. It tastes like cereal. It\u2019s awesome. It\u2019s great!\u201d<\/span>
\nBecause our interpreter slept.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through the rapids we did walk
\nThough at the site of a ruined canoe we balked.<\/span>
\nAnd though Ben\u2019s hand was half ruined<\/span>
\nall replied, \u201cTis only a flesh wound!\u201d<\/span>
\nAs our interpreter slept.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our interpreter could not count \u2018til eight
\nso we had to share the food we ate.<\/span>
\nSince he could not seem to count past six<\/span>
\nWe taught the Magic Eskimo Counting Sticks.<\/span>
\nThen our interpreter slept.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Scout leader got us lost
\nto a lake only dogs cross in frost.<\/span>
\nIt took us out of our way<\/span>
\nAdding two miles to our day.<\/span>
\nWhile our interpreter slept.<\/span><\/p>\n

A portage with rollers and a dock
\nGot us over with an easy walk.<\/span>
\nThe portage seemed to be a cheat<\/span>
\nthough Mike continued to loose his feet.<\/span>
\nAnd our interpreter slept.<\/span><\/p>\n

Schwieters took the rap
\nbecause our eggs tasted like cr___.<\/span>
\nWe took the portage two miles long<\/span>
\nthrough a rain that could drown King Kong.<\/span>
\nAnd our interpreter slept.<\/span><\/p>\n

We arrived early to base
\nthrough the cold hard rain with haste.<\/span>
\nSo we finished our Northern Tier trek<\/span>
\nHappy, but severely bent to heck.<\/span><\/p>\n

And the crew finally slept.<\/p>\n

**By the way, if you would like to see pictures from the trip check out of troop’s high adventure page by clicking HERE<\/span>.<\/a><\/p>\n

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