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MORNING OF THIRTEENTH DAY<br />
HOMEWARD BOUND!<br />
A "continental breakfast" is available at 6:00 a.m. for those<br />
groups who have made arrangements. See page 16.<br />
You will be checked out of tent city (be sure to leave it<br />
clean for the next campers who will be checking in later<br />
in the day). Then, you will take your gear to the loading<br />
dock where your bus will be waiting for you.<br />
The Director of Reception will present to your leader the ,<br />
"We All Made It" plaque.<br />
Before loading in your bus, take one last look at the Tooth<br />
of Time. Then load in your bus, and be homeward bound<br />
after twelve exciting days of high adventure at Philmont.<br />
This is a good time for you and your gang to sing the Philmont<br />
Hymn as your bus heads back to Cimarron-and to<br />
home.<br />
PHILMONT HYMN<br />
Silver on the sage,<br />
Star-lit skies above<br />
Aspen covered hills,<br />
Country that I love.<br />
Philmont, here's to thee<br />
Scouting Paradise<br />
Out in God's country - tonight.<br />
Wind in whispr'ing pines<br />
Eagle soaring high<br />
Purple mountains rise<br />
Against an azure sky.<br />
Philmont, here's to thee<br />
Scouting Paradise<br />
Out in God's country - tonight.<br />
REMAIN STRONG AND HEALTHY<br />
PART V<br />
The strict adherence to the proper health and sanitation<br />
practice is even more important at Philmont than at<br />
home. In the first place, each individual camper is responsible<br />
to himself to remain strong and healthy. Mother and<br />
dad are not around to keep reminding him.<br />
Of greater importance, each camper is responsible to the<br />
other members of the expedition. If, for instance, the camper<br />
who is responsible for dishwashing does not wash and disinfect<br />
the dishes, pots, and pans thoroughly, there is a likelihood<br />
of infection and dysentery.<br />
Here are some good trail practices that you should follow<br />
that will keep you and your group strong and healthy.<br />
Keep Personally Clean<br />
A good camper is a clean camper. Personal cleanliness on<br />
the trail is as important as at school or at work. Don't allow<br />
yourself to become dirty and slovenly. Use that soap and<br />
towel- that razor and comb. Get a short haircut the day<br />
before you leave for Philmont so it will last until you get<br />
back home.<br />
DO NOT BAT= OR DO LAUNDRY IN THE STREAMS<br />
OR SPRINGS AT PHILMONT. Remember, there may be<br />
other campers below you who will not appreciate the contamination.<br />
Take advantage of every opportunity when you make camp<br />
to wash your stockings and soiled clothing. After washing,<br />
spread them out on the trees and shrubs. They'll dry quickly.<br />
Purify All Drinking-Water<br />
At all <strong>base</strong> camps on Philmont the water is chlorinated and<br />
tested at regular intervals. The water at all other camps<br />
and from all other sources, including springs, streams, or<br />
wells, must be purified by using the iodine tablets issued<br />
for this purpose. Make certain that this rule is strictly<br />
enforced every time each individual drinks water or fills<br />
his canteen.<br />
Wash Your Dishes Thoroughly<br />
The health and happiness of your expedition members depends<br />
on dishes being thoroughly washed and disinfected<br />
after each meal. Washing dishes in cold water is a hazard<br />
that can easily spoil your trip. It takes a little more time<br />
and a little more wood at high altitude to boil water, but<br />
the extra trouble is well worthwhile. Careless dishwashing<br />
sooner or later leads to illness on the trail.<br />
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