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Josh’s final Blue & Gold Ceremony

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Joel

Josh attended his last Blue & Gold Ceremony with Cub Scout Pack 53 earlier this month. If you haven’t kept up on what the big pomp & circumstance is  all about, this is the big ceremony or event where each … Continue reading →

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The Ipes Last Hurrah at the Pinewood Derby

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Joel

This year was Josh’s last Pinewood Derby race. Last year, I was interested in participating in the Adults race, and Lily was interested in the Siblings race. Unfortunately, nobody had time for all that. Since this was the last chance … Continue reading →

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WEBELOS II Camping with Boy Scout Troop 6284

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Joel

One of the requirements for WEBELOS to “bridge” over to Boy Scouts is to pitch a tent and camp overnight. We thought we would take care of this requirement over summer, but opportunities were never taken. This month, the local … Continue reading →

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Here’s everything we did this Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Joel

It was a beautiful Memorial Day weekend. The Ipes had no travel plans, and we would be staying around town. It was action-packed. It was fun-filled. It was productive. And it was an opportunity to remember our veterans. Friday I … Continue reading →

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Flag planting with the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Joel

On Friday, I had a half day, which was nice, and I got home around 4 pm. Many Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts in the area would be meeting up at 4:15 pm at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial … Continue reading →

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Webelos hike at the Plainsboro Preserve

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Joel

After the opening ceremony this morning, I rushed Josh off to get a quick breakfast at Dunkin’ Donuts, then off to the Plainsboro Preserve. Webelos would use this nature hike towards earning their Forester Badges. Although it was cold in the morning, … Continue reading →

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Stream cleanup around town with Cub Scout Pack 53

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Joel

Last year, Josh and I went as reps for Cub Scout Pack 53 to clean up the waterfront area of Peddie Lake in our town. We never saw other cub scouts, but that was fine.  Once again organized by the … Continue reading →

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Cub Scouts Pack 53 – December Feast and throwing pies at Scout Leaders

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Joel

Cub Scout Pack 53 held its annual December Pack Feast to celebrate the end of the year, and the upcoming holiday season. The Pack also rewarded every scout who sold popcorn by handing out prizes and Pinewood Derby cars. In … Continue reading →

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Pack 53 Cub Scouts – Earning the Webelos Geology badge – at the Plainsboro Preserve

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Joel

The Webelos went to the Plainsboro Preserve on Saturday Nov 8th to learn about Geology, and to earn a Geology badge. Although this is probably my 3rd or 4th time here, I’ve never walked around at the Plainsboro Preserve. It’s … Continue reading →

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Josh and I attended Cubarama this weekend – October 2014

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Joel

Josh and I attended this past weekend’s Cubarama event over at Mercer County Community College. It was a two part event, actually. Walk around at least eight stations and earn your Emergency Preparedness patch Register and attend the 2.5 hour Readyman … Continue reading →

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