JULY05

CONQUERING

MOUNT SHASTA

And other fun events

In July, Seamus and Cael climbed 14,162-foot Mt. Shasta, the second highest volcano in the U.S. (just 330 feet shorter than Mt. Whitney, the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states). Seamus suffered severe altitude sickness over 10,000 feet and Cael kept his eyes on the ground to avoid vertigo. Troop 97 hiked to 8,000 feet on Saturday, then started their summit bid at 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning. When the team summitted at noon on Sunday, Seamus was one of two boys who made it to the top. Way to go Seamus! And a pat on the back of his Pop as well!

Cael and Seamus also canoed ten miles of Fall River with the scouts and headed off to a week of summer camp near Crescent Lake Oregon, where Seamus worked on his climbing, sailing, archery, and wilderness survival merit badges.

Meanwhile, Frances toured with her traveling softball team (invitation only) to Eugene, Oregon for a five-game tournament in July where she was the only member of the team not to strike out. What an athlete is that girl!

Liam and Rosemary spent many hours at Lake Siskiyou with Marcella and little Ella, and Grandpa Gene bought a duplex in Mt. Shasta and is in the process of renovating it.

		Michelle gives little brother Timothy beach lessons. Timothy gives his sister lessons in looking cool!
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			CONQUERING MOUNT SHASTA And other fun events
In July, Seamus and Cael climbed 14,162-foot Mt. Shasta, the second highest volcano in the U.S. (just 330 feet shorter than Mt. Whitney, the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states). Seamus suffered severe altitude sickness over 10,000 feet and Cael kept his eyes on the ground to avoid vertigo. Troop 97 hiked to 8,000 feet on Saturday, then started their summit bid at 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning. When the team summitted at noon on Sunday, Seamus was one of two boys who made it to the top. Way to go Seamus! And a pat on the back of his Pop as well! Cael and Seamus also canoed ten miles of Fall River with the scouts and headed off to a week of summer camp near Crescent Lake Oregon, where Seamus worked on his climbing, sailing, archery, and wilderness survival merit badges. Meanwhile, Frances toured with her traveling softball team (invitation only) to Eugene, Oregon for a five-game tournament in July where she was the only member of the team not to strike out. What an athlete is that girl! Liam and Rosemary spent many hours at Lake Siskiyou with Marcella and little Ella, and Grandpa Gene bought a duplex in Mt. Shasta and is in the process of renovating it.