That’ it – we’re done!!!
We have now had our last jamboree unit event before the jamboree, the last one being the parents meeting for the Jamboree. In a way it’s quite sad we don’t meet again….especially as exams are all over now and people actually have time free at the weekends. Never mind, such is life. The older ones are organising a house party / “gathering”. Always a good laugh, no younger members to worry about, no Scout rules on alcohol, and generally good time spend chilling out! Only downside is we range from Purley to Richmond, so venue is always a slight issue.
The Parent’s meeting was rubbish. We did a few group photos…I think that was so we had some evidence we can wear uniform, even if only the once. After that the leader’s talked about the jamboree. The boss-bloke (don’t worry it’s really not that official, but that is his nick name) went into quite some detail about what we will be getting up to a the jamboree. He also went on about the parameters in which we will operate….i.e. our rules. He also complimented us on the way we behave and have set out how we are going to work. I really don’t think we are that well behaved at all, but never the less he clearly thinks so. The other leaders also chatted about various other aspects of the jamboree, including what to take i.e. clothes, money (£50 pocket money limit hmmm, that was an interesting decision…. spent just over £100 at eurojam!). Fortunately I can take the debit card, and that will be that. I told parents and they were fairly happy with that, which was a pleasant surprise.
There was also some time for parents to ask questions, which is always when the stupid questions come out. And they did.
As I type this, I am trying to think what else was said. Oh yes the timings. “Bed-time” is going to be at 2230 at the latest every night apparantly…but that’s really never going to happen. At the start when everyone has energy etc, people will clearly stay up later and I appreciate as the jamboree goes on, people will get tired and go to bed earlier and earlier. But 2230? Seems too early..maybe 2300 is more appropiate. Maybe it’s just that I am 17, and we also have 14 year olds in our unit. Who knows! Then again we have got good at persuading the leader’s to let us have what we want 
Oh, and bed-time did sound a bit patronising…lights out at least!!!
Final thing was the time we had to be up in the mornings, they reckon it will be 8 I think. Or was it 6. I can’t remember, neither are pleasant but hey we are going to have to accept it!
Oh and we had a nice BBQ
