Hey, Pedro, I tried making an alfalfa milkshake, and to be truthful it kind of tasted good (probably because I put a ton of other stuff in it though). But I want to try your recipe. What do you put in it?
—Paul V., Custer, Wash.
My recipe is a closely guarded secret, Paul (even though The Boss says he doesn't know why—no one gets near the stuff). Let's just say I keep it simple and "earthy."
Wes: Knock, knock.
James: Who’s there?
Wes: Dishes.
James: Dishes, who?
Wes: Dishes how I talk since I lost my teeth!
Dear Pedro, Our troop meetings are boring. The games are my favorite part. Do you have any suggestions to make the meetings more fun and interesting?
—Joshua B., Bonita, Calif.
Read the jokes in "Think & Grin" at your meetings, Joshua. They keep my hee-hawing. Or discuss the latest "A True Story of Scouts in Action" or an outing featured in the magazine. Boys' Life can brighten a meeting (and my cartoon will no doubt light up the room).
A book never written: “How to Make a Killing in a Bull Market” by Butch Herr.
Dear Pedro, You're always talking about how good alfalfa milkshakes are, and I kind of want to see what it tastes like, but for now, I prefer vanilla. How about I'll try alfalfa if you try vanilla?
—Sterling W., Pittsburg, Tex.
If it's not green or brown, it's probably not going to make it onto my menu, Sterling. But knock yourself out with the alfalfa—it's full of fiber and protein. Let me know what you think. Nobody around here touches my tasty treats.
A good Boy Scout not only enjoys getting outdoors, he also enjoy helping others
We call it doing a good turn daily.
But what exactly are you allowed to do? You can't, for example, use a log splitter or wood chipper until you turn 18. You can, however, use a rake, hoe, shovel or hand clippers.
For a comprehensive list of what you can and can't do, click here.
For help planning your next service project, click here.
For the Scouting Safely Guidelines and Policies page, click here.
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Can you give me any tips for this game?
Games Guru: Sure, here are a few tips that might help.
-- When selling tickets, accuracy is more important than speed.
-- Walking the tightrope can be tricky when King Julien is throwing mangos! When you see one being hurled, stop immediately to keep it from hitting you.
-- When you're a human (or zebra) cannonball, flips and rolls will please the crowd and help you cover ground faster and get to those hard-to-reach balloons.
-- In the snack toss circus game, don't steal customers from your opponent. It's faster to get your own.
-- Offer your partner a hand in the trapeze to get a better team score.
-- When jumping through flaming hoops as Vitaly, there's no need to rush your jumps. Vitaly is quick on his feet, so don't jump too early before the hoop comes into view.
-- At the Coliseum, time your jumps to land on the rotating platforms. Get into a rhythm and don't wait too long, or the platform you're standing on might disappear!
-- At the Leaning Tower of Pisa, watch for gigantic swinging hammers. Check for Mort in the alleyways behind the fruit cart.
-- When Skipper sends you looking for a statue in Paris, stop by the nearest cheese shop and keep your ears peeled for Mort. Advertise the circus at the Eiffel Tower.
-- In London, pick up any tea you see lying around for King Julien. Double-decker buses won't stop unless you hit the traffic-light switch.
Any tips?
Games Guru: Here are some things that can help you succeed in this Vita game:
-- Creating tracks is as simple as dragging your finger on the screen and drawing them. Customization of all Mods, Karts and Tracks is also enabled through the front touchscreen.
-- Check in with Mod Explorer to earn Travel Points and eventually unlock new track creation parts.
-- To go head-to-head with friends, Ad-Hoc play lets up to four gamers race simultaneously on any track.
-- Search for your favorite PS3 creation made by fans in the Share Station. There are over 500,000 tracks and items for you to choose.
-- Simply shake your Vita when you start a new creation, and a new one appears. If you don't like what you see, then keep shaking until you do.
Pedro celebrates the 100th birthday of Boys’ Life magazine with this exclusive look behind the scenes of how the Boy Scouts’ monthly magazine is published. And don’t miss the last scene for a special bonus!
Hilarious!All I could do to stop laughing was bite my tongue!