Archaeological dig

Hello everyone! Bear Cub Scout Ajdin here, and today I'm taking part in an archaeological dig. My friend Captain Claude will be helping me out. We had a very successful treasure hunt last time we were on a pirate adventure together!

"Aaarrrr matey!" he said. "I have been in search of the long lost Pirate Stone of Unbelievable and Unimaginable Powers, or the PSUUP for short."

"Maybe the PSUUP is in here!" I said.

Everything we need is in this kit, except for a hammer. Good thing my mom has one. She is also going to help with the hammering since it weighs more than I do.

Look, we are chiseling our way down to find the hidden treasure!

My mom hammered some more and muttered something about Renaissance sculptors. They made this stuff look so easy.

"Look! Something is there!" cried Captain Claude. "Could it be the PSUUP?"

He brushed it off gently.

There was an audible gasp as we both stared at it.

I picked it up carefully as it seemed to glow in my paw.

"I think this belongs to you, Captain Claude," I said. "A pirate treasure for a pirate!"

"Thank you matey! At last, the PSUUP has been found! Arrrr!" he said.

"Yes, this is wonderful news!" I replied.

But... we're still not sure what exactly the PSUUP can do! Maybe it will be a good paperweight or something?

Paracord bracelet

Hey everybody! Bear Cub Scout Ajdin here with today's craft project - how to make a paracord bracelet!

This is the perfect skill to learn for cub scouts everywhere. We are prepared for all emergencies and situations and paracord can be used to setting up shelter, making a tourniquet, tying up gear, and used for fishing.

Let's get started! I have a long piece of paracord here, plus a buckle closure.

I'm going to get one end of the buckle started.

I have measured my wrist and will keep that length between one buckle and the other, plus an extra inch of length so it fits comfortably.

And I'm using a simple braiding technique for this cord. There are quite a few different types of knots and patterns you can use when making your bracelet. I used a tutorial from this REI webpage:

https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/diy-paracord-survival-bracelet

We just keep on going until we get all the way to the end! Then, we snip off the extra part and use a flame to melt the ends together and fasten it securely.

Look, our finished bracelet!

I'm going to put it on - it fits perfectly! Now I'm ready for anything!

CPR training

Bear Cub Scout Ajdin here! Today, I'm going to show you something beary important that could save someone's life. It's called CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and it's often used to help someone who isn't breathing in an emergency situation.

Before we get started, I've been advised by my attorney to add the following disclaimer to this post:

"This information is for entertainment purposes only. The creator of this content accepts no liability and/or responsibility for any actions and/or decisions any individual chooses to take or make based on the information offered. Readers should consult their local Red Cross for official CPR training."

Ok, now that we got the boring stuff out of the way, let's learn some CPR!

And we have a special guest today who will be helping us out - Uncle Tibbs!

I've asked Uncle Tibbs to lie down, simulating an unresponsive patient. I've already checked the scene to make sure it is safe for me to assist.

Now I'm going to tap him while I loudly shout, "ARE YOU OKAY?" This will help me make sure that he is indeed unresponsive and needs help, and is not just taking a nap.

"You've woken me up from naps before," said Uncle Tibbs.

Oh no, he doesn't appear to be breathing! Someone - that's you - call 9-1-1 right away!

In an emergency, you should always ask a specific person to call 9-1-1 due to the bystander effect.

Now I will prepare to give some chest compressions. For an adult stuffie or human, you want to locate the center of the chest.

Now, if Uncle Tibbs actually needed help, I would interlace my paws and push down on his chest at a rate of about 100-120 times per minute, for 30 chest compressions. I would also push down hard going down at least 2 inches.

"Oooh, this tickles!" he said.

For lighter stuffies, well, I guess you could try jumping on the chest as well...

After you've completed the chest compressions, follow this up with 2 rescue breaths. I'll show you how to use a CPR mask, like the one I have here.

This kit comes with a mask, some sterile gloves, and alcohol wipes.

It has a strap that goes around the head of the patient, and the whole thing goes over the nose and mouth. After tilting the head back and opening the airway, you want to give 2 rescue breaths, watching the chest rise each time.

Oh look, he is breathing again!

"Uh, thank you... for uh, rescuing me, Ajdin," said Uncle Tibbs.

We hope you and your loved ones stay safe with these tips!

Please consider signing up for a First Aid or CPR class at your local Red Cross organization.

Bear claw stone

Hi there, Bear Cub Scout Ajdin here! Today, I wanted to show you a rare bear claw stone. Have you seen one of these before?

My beary cool Aunt Joyce found one of these and gave it to me. There aren't that many remaining in the world now. Legend has it that these stones have magical powers of .... err... something magical? They were created by the bear gods a really long time ago and sent to Earth to complete their mission of .... something something something.... I forget how the story goes!

I guess we'll have to wait and see exactly what this stone can do. In the meantime, it'll be a good paperweight! Thanks Aunt Joyce!

Photography scouting badge

Sandy recently hosted a Spring Photography Contest which myself and a few other stuffies entered.  Here is my photo submission, which won First Prize in the Urban category:

It was a beary fun contest! Today, my contest prize arrived in the mail.  I can't wait to see what it is.

Aha!  It is a photography scouting badge, how fitting.

It just so happens that I am wearing my Bear Cub Scout uniform today.  So I will bring this badge and myself straight to the local tailor for this sewing job.  I wonder if she is any good.

She took my measurements.

Then she broke out some needle and thread.

It didn't take long.

And before I knew it, I had my uniform back on.  (The service here is pretty good.)

Here is my new badge!  How does it look?

Thank you Sandy for the badge!  I wonder what my next badge will be...

Salmonoa cookies

Perhaps you have seen other Bear Cub Scouts in your neighborhood selling cookies.  We do this every year apparently, to raise money for our Bear Cub Scout Troop.  Some people say these cookies are overpriced, but I think you are also buying the cuteness of having a little bear sell them to you, don't you think?  I have a box of cookies here with me today.

They are my beary favorite cookies - Salmonoa cookies!  

"Does anyone want to buy a box of Salmonoa cookies?" I asked.  I waited for three seconds but received no answer.  I guess that means we can eat the cookies then.

Here, would you like a cookie?

They look good, don't they?  Take a big bite.

Mmm, it has lots of coconut and caramel and chocolate...

A little tea with honey would be the perfect complement to this snack...

Wow, that was fast!

We ate all the cookies!  Do you have a favorite Bear Cub Scout cookie?