Creek of Canaveral

He's "Super Creeky" (Yow!!) in new Creek headdress

2009-12-13T09:08:00.004-05:00

Aho Creek,

I received a couple of comments at the parade indicating omission of some of the Creek accomplishments from our November campout, so I am resending the recap to all. I'm thinking some of you may be getting that sometimer's thing I keep mentioning about myself, because all accomplishments were noted.

The Creek totally ruled in the parade today. There has never been a more crowded trailer in all of the years I've been doing this. I believe we are about to welcome as many as four more new families into our tribe! More to follow on that once I get all of their info.

Thanks to Paul again for the use of his teepee for float decorating and Creek base in general. Dean and Christian, outstanding job in controlling the little braves throughout the parade, and excellent pacing in distribution of the now famous Creek mardi gras beads and candy. Byron, the cart adds a very nice touch to the Creek entourage. Pletch thanks for taking on the responsibility of the lives of our mulititude of little braves by driving the rig. A huge AHO to all of the little braves for their conduct during the parade, not to mention a most excellent performance in reciting the aims and the IG prayer for the judge (I think their was just one)!

As always, the Chinese buffet supplied more than ample fuel for our long parade journey and was greatly enjoyed by all.

Once all of the info is gathered on the newest FNGs, I'll put out signals for the details of January and beyond.

Have a very Large and Merry Christmas!

Aho,

Kingsnake

Visit from a "Dried up Creek"

2009-12-13T09:06:00.001-05:00

The Cocoa Beach Christmas parade just wouldn't be right without our bicycling tribal member, Bald Eagle!!!!

The Banner says it all!!!!!!

2009-12-13T09:05:00.000-05:00

Some "big" Little Braves prepare to share festivities

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The Creek parade float gets ready to roll

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Mad Moon Campout

2009-11-16T08:02:00.001-05:00

Aho Mighty Creek!

What an outstanding campout!

1st, I am renaming the 2009 Mad Moon Campout to the 2009 "Creek FNG Domination Campout", due to the efforts of our Big and Little FNG Braves.

To start, there were several drop and runs Friday nite - Dean brought food for Sat morn brkfast, and Byron dumped the trailer - both had Fri nite commitments and could not stay. So the Friday night Creek attendance consisted of the Snake and Cougar families, the Snake family being the only presence at the official Creek site. Saturday morning Kingsnake and Rattlesnake tackled a small portion of the chow left by Dean and saved the remaining eggs and bacon for the Sunday's breakfast feast - it was lonely, but we had a good time. The Cougars slept in as Wise Cougar recouped from an unfriendly bug that infested his innards Friday afternoon.

Rattlesnake had many academic commitments Saturday, and had to depart the campout mid morning - Kingsnake was commited to much of Rattlesnakes agenda, and was therefore absent until midafternoon. But, starting by late morning, the cavalry (FNGs) began to filter in. The return of the Eagle family, Fox family, joined as well by the Barracudas, added to the lone Creekster Cougar family to make an awesome foursome for the ensuing War Game challenge. In the end, Creek took 1st place in the Buffalo Throw and 2nd place in the Shuttle Ringers, putting the tribe in potential contention for War Coup. Sadly, the vision of War Coup was not realized, but Creek stood proud none the less.

Choosing not to abandon any chance to excel, the Creek little braves (consisting of a compliment of 80% FNGs, including one brand new one recruited by none other than our Recruitment Czar, Wise Cougar) performed flawlessly in their display presentation. Wild Cougar led the chiefs through the Creek displays, as Ryan (totally brand new guy), Fierce and Chatty Barracuda, Running Fox, Growling Cougar, and Soaring Eagle all faced the nation's leaders with unparalleled poise and confidence. Their superior performance, coupled with the outstanding new crafts on display, earned the Creek Tribe the Mini Peace Pipe. This is a monumental accomplishment as ALL of the tribes are really stepping up their display presentations, and we did it with a bunch of 4-8 year olds. Chief is very pleased.

Congrats to Soaring Eagle and Chatty Barracuda for picking up their Brown Feathers this campout! We have many feathers to hand out at our January meeting.

Another area that many tribes took to task was the Saturday night wing competition. Their were FIVE tribes who participated. Nation Chief was not feeling well that evening, so Medicine Man judged the wings. Without question, Medicine Man was impacted most by the Creek Fare, finished off by a Fried Habernaro, compliments of Christian, the head of the Barracuda family. Christian has demonstrated that he too is worthy of the coveted title of Creek Master Chef. Dean served as head Master Chef, assisted and advised by Christian and Byron, with input as well from Rick, our newest tribal member (making an all FNG team) in the making of an assortment of wings, complimented with Christian's jalapeno poppers (totally awesome) and the coveted (dreaded) habernaros (I have no idea if I'm spelling that correctly). At the closing ceremony, the Creek wings fare was definitely the most talked about, but in the end Osage took the basket for their smoked wings.

The efforts of our FNGs, big and small, did not go unnoticed by the Nation Chief. He was very impressed and acknowledged those efforts by awarding Creek the Most Improved Coup award.

In my eight years of doing this, I have not had the pleasure of working with a group that is as involved and motivated as this one. It is a pleasure, and I look forward to Creek's continued success this season. On a small soap box note, I would like to send a friendly reminder to all of the big braves to be conscientious of their language, including the more 'benign' four letter words, around the little braves. I am just as guilty as anyone else in slipping now and then, but would just like to put that bug in everyone's ear. We have much more credibility when correcting the little braves regarding that sort of thing when we practice it ourselves. Nuff said.

Mark your calendars to meet at the Bevilacqua teepee around 9:00 am on the 12th of December for the CB XMAS parade.

More to follow on this.

Have a truly LARGE Thanksgiving!

Chuckles

Mardi Gras beads for the Christmas Parade

2009-11-09T09:20:00.002-05:00

These beads have become Creek tradition, and a very fun event for the Little Braves at Xmas time. 180 dozen to be shipped this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Craft up close

2009-11-08T22:10:00.001-05:00

Finished November craft

2009-11-08T22:03:00.003-05:00

This craft has to be a contender for the displays winning category:

Meeting Recap

We had an enjoyable meeting this afternoon at the Cocoa Beach Lizard Lair. We missed the Barracuda family with some ‘under the weather’ little braves, and look forward to seeing them at the campout, this weekend.

Ice Lizard ran the meeting and earned his brown beads.
Feathers were earned by Growling Cougar, Soaring Eagle, and Running Fox. A lot of fun was had on the igloo of hay in the Lizard yard.

Also, we made a holiday season specific craft, which should be a major contender for displays at this weekend’s campout.

The big braves discussed the campout details, and it appears that all the duties will be covered.

Also, we discussed the Christmas parade and some details. Bill will be bringing some surplus Halloween candy and I will be bringing the newly famous Mardi Gras beads for throws. If you have extra Halloween candy to throw, it is another favorite. This parade will be December 12th, and many more details will follow.

Bill will be retrieving the Nation displays for trailer decoration for the Christmas parade.

A great time was had by all. Photos available on the Creek blog.

Ice Lizard runs the show for the brown beads

2009-11-08T22:02:00.000-05:00

Craft family blasts out some turkey craft

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A crafty father and son prepare for a craft display

2009-11-08T21:59:00.000-05:00

Wolf Fang displays craft creation

2009-11-08T21:58:00.002-05:00

Turkzilla

2009-11-08T21:57:00.002-05:00

Ice Lizard displays "Turkzilla"

Some Fathers and Sons crafting it up

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Sachem shows some decorating skills

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Broph uses his architectual know how to knock out a sweet
Golden Skillet

A decorated Golden Skillet

2009-11-08T21:52:00.003-05:00

"Good Colors" on the Golden Skillet awarded for the October feast prepared by Soaring Eagle

A preview of the November craft

2009-11-02T20:44:00.003-05:00

This Thanksgiving craft will be the activity for the next meeting, and adorn the Creek campsite for the next campout as well as Thanksgiving center pieces around Brevard county. Moms love em"

Chief Chuckles speaks:

2009-10-22T20:32:00.002-05:00

Aho Mighty Creek,

What an outstanding campout! The weather was the best October wx in memory, and as far as I'm concerned, our little braves rocked through the weekend.

1st and foremost, a HUGE congratulations to our latest Eagle Feather awardees: Wild Cougar (Trip Rachels)and Orange Monkey Alex Henry). Alex earned his final black feather just prior to the campout, and Trip wowed us with his knowledge of the IG history at the campout, earning him his final feather (the green one) and ultimately they both performed in outstanding fashion for the Nation Chief and earned their Eagles.

I would like to get on my soap box for a brief moment regarding the Order of the Eagle Program (feathers, bear claws, and eagle claws). I personally think that this program is the backbone of the Indian Guides. The reason is that it generates more potential for father and son to work on things together in a one on one manner than anything else we do. Not to take away from all of the other things IG provides for us, but the Order of the Eagle has no comparison in true father/son one on one. Nuff said.

All of our braves have ambitiously worked on feathers and claws in the past couple of months, and they were recognized for that by the Nation Chief with orange ribbons. A huge 'Well Done' from me to them as well! And there are quite a few already earned for the next meeting. You guys keep up the good work.

IMHO, our braves absolutely BLEW every other tribe away in their presentation of displays, and it is a crime that they were not awarded for their efforts. My personal feeling is that other tribes have crossed the line a little bit in having the dads put forth a great effort and their little braves getting credit for stuff they really didn't help with. I do not want to raise this to a squabble between tribes, because it is great to see other tribes be very tight and produce such cool stuff. To me, however, it is more important to always ensure that our little braves play a significant part in what we present, or the meaning behind it rings hollow. I would rather do what we do and lose than have the dads make cool stuff just to win, while the little braves get very little out of it, and frankly, do not learn the right lesson. I guess that was another soap box, but so be it.

The Creek worked hard, had great meals by our esteemed chefs, Dean, Bob, and Broph, and had a great campout. Dean, you rule for bringing us the Golden Skillet for only the second time I can remember in Creek history (through the past eight seasons).

I have one more soap box item. At the end of the campout I had a discussion with all of the little braves about minding the 3rd and 5th Aims. A little back ground from my perspective: The COOLEST thing for the youngest braves is to hang with the older little braves. Skylar was that way when he was young and every young brave since him that I have seen has been that way as well. As the little braves get older (around the 10-11 age), they tend to start separating themselves from the younger braves because they are becoming more interested in 'big boy' stuff. We, as dads need to remind our young braves, whether they are younger or older, that in Indian Guides they are brothers, and that they need to always look to include each other in their activities, and VERY IMPORTANTLY, do not fall into the temptation of bullying or treating the young braves poorly. On that note, we as dads need to set the example for the little braves in how we treat each other so that the little braves know that we are one tight unit, and that we all have the authority, at any time, to pull a little brave aside and give him constuctive discipline if a situation warrants it. It has been suggested to me that an agreement be drawn up that we sign on to as the big braves regarding what we are willing to allow the other big braves to do in this regard. My sentiment on this is that any big brave certainly has the right, and is expected to provide constructive discipline to any little brave who needs it at any given moment. We are all not always around our own kids, so dads who are around kids who are not their own should feel no hesitation in stepping in when needed. If the tribe feels that it needs to be discussed where a line would be drawn in dads disciplining kids other than their own, then I have no problem having this be addressed at our next meeting. Otherwise, what I have said should certainly not present a problem for anyone. Think about it and I'll bring it up at the meeting. Personally, I think we have a great group of guys and this tribe has the potential to become tight and do great things.

OK, no more soap boxes.

Next meeting is Nov 8th at Chez Pletcher. Geoff, this is a chance for Ryan to earn his brown beaded claw. Additionally, I'd like the bear claw guys to look at going for the black beaded claw.
Feather earners look to earn the red feather (know all of the other little braves' indian names) and the blue feather (if this is your third meeting with good conduct). If your little brave still needs to work on the yellow or brown feather, make that the primary goal.

I'm looking forward to great things to come for Creek in the remainder of the season.

More to follow,

Chuckles
The King of Snakes

A proud duo with the Big Chief

2009-10-22T20:31:00.001-05:00

Eagle Feather awardees!!!

Trip prepares for Chiefs

2009-10-22T20:30:00.000-05:00

All Braves "in on the action"

2009-10-22T20:29:00.000-05:00

Braves on display

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Some fine looking Creek braves

2009-10-22T20:25:00.000-05:00

New Camp equipment INBOUND!!!!

2009-09-17T08:38:00.003-05:00

Resulting from recent fundraising events, the Creek is stepping it up into the high tech camp world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!