Troop 84: World Thinking Day (03.17.2008)

Yummers' Girl Scout Troop was assigned to create a display, SWAPS activity and bring food products for our assigned country of Germany. Yummers was assigned to bring a dish, and we brought strudel which was well-received by the 80 or so Girl Scouts and their parents. Other countries included Mexico, Brazil, Ireland and China.

(L) Troop 84 starting off the evening at our table.
(R) Part of our display closest to the wall.


(L) Anita & her old buddy, Madison.
(R) Schnitzelbank Drinking Song Placemat (part of our display).


The Animaniacs version of the "Schnitzelbank Drinking Song."

Troop # 84: World Thinking Day & Cookie Booth

Besides school and homework, there were two Girl Scouts activities that we participated in after school. One was World Thinking Day where each troop from Farrand was assigned a country, and they had to design their table with books / posters / etc. Our troop also provided tea and shortbread for the treat table. Our troop was assigned England which was a cinch for an Anglophile family like ours ~ LOL. Our troop's table had books, cool knickknacks and the Yellow Submarine movie playing on a laptop.

Each troop went to a different table to make a craft and then near the end of the evening had snacks like Italian Ice, Soapillas, Kelloggs Frosted Flakes (from Battle Creek, MI) and more. This was Yummers' favourite part as you can imagine.

Then, on Thursday, Yummer, Minnie, Dad and I went to Lowe's to sell Girl Scout cookies with Maren. We had a lot of fun despite the rain and sleet from earlier in the day. One man asked Minnie what kind of cookies he would like. Minnie replied, "Shortbread!" The man bought a box of shortbread and shared with the kids. Then, another gentleman bought three boxes for the kids. It was very generous. Finally, another man asked how many boxes $ 20.00 would buy. He bought five boxes from the kids. Not too bad!

02.28.2007: World Thinking Day
Anita and our table.


The girls are acting silly.


"It's a good thing that we came tonight, mom!"


03 01 2007: Girl Scout Cookie Booth
Minnie, Yummer and Maren.


Mmmm .... The merchandise!


Here are the boxes the kids picked out on behalf of our generous patron.


Lauren and Monique join in the fun.

Troop # 84: Charlotte's Web at the Michigan Theatre (02.04.2007)

Yesterday, the family went to the Michigan Theatre and saw a play adaptation of "Charlotte's Web" with Yummers' Brownie Troop. I haven't been to the Michigan Theatre in years, but it still was a splendid sight to behold. The plaster medallions and details were as colourful as they were years ago. Prior to the play starting, there was an organist playing children's tunes by the stage. There were a few sound issues, but overall, it was very charming. The actress who played Charlotte captured her voice perfectly in my opinion. As an FYI, the performance troop were from NYC.

Off-topic a bit ... Michael took a picture of our external thermometer. It was ZERO degrees and 62 degrees in our house. It was bloody cold outside!


A picture of the stage and props. See the organist in the bottom left?


We had a snack and beverage at Border's across the street after the show. Then, we headed home in a mild winter storm where Yum and I dropped Dad and Minnie off. The girls headed to the store, and the boys started insulating the parlour walls.