All for one and one for all

Source: totinchip

These boys are clearly signalling they feel being in the cubs is the most fun for them as they learn things and have fun with close friends even if one seems to have acquired a green wrist support somewhere down the line.

That to me always was the thing about being in all boys group the very intensity of the espirit de corps that exists between you all and the easy going fun.

Tom Hanks was talking recently about the all pervasive cynicism that is around today especially with adults and why it is he's chosen to play an adult who isn't like that for children.
I can't help but wonder how much of drip fed cynicism is actually harmful to children today and in that light it makes things like Cubs more vital than ever.  

Exploring the coast

Exploring the coast is something I loved to do as often you find different species of flowers and grass growing apart from the seabirds you see if they don't fly all over you which is what these Scouts are doing.

They are properly dressed for such an  activity looking smart for good measure.

There's something magical about being sat as a group of boys on grass or a convenient stone, eating your sandwiches watching the waves go back and forth.

One for all and all for one

La mélée scout.

Scouts en exploration.

These two wonderful illustrations capture perfectly the whole feeling of both comradeship and being challenged many of us had or get from scouting as part of that pack so well.