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This past holiday season Occoneechee Council held a fifty-miler, staffed by members of Occoneechee lodge. Two patches were issued bearing the name of the Council/Lodge, written simply as “Occoneechee”. The historic lodge number, 104, was also included in the design. Images of them were sent me by Greg Grimes.

As this is traditionally a council event there is some disagreement over whether these are lodge issues or not. It is my opinion the inclusion of the lodge number is prima facie evidence that these are lodge issues.

The design of both issues is identical except for the additon of the word “staff”, marking the staff issue. Continue Reading »

After that disappointing loss to NC State, the natural order of things has now been restored.

Yes, I know that’s not the official spelling of the Blue Devils’ school.  It’s easier to explain to those who don’t live around here than if I had called it the “University of Noo Joisey at Durham”.  This is a rivarly most who don’t live here can’t understand.

When I had left for work this evening Carolina was trailing, as they had been for most of the game.  By the time I finished my five minute drive to work, Carolina was up by four.   After that, they never looked back.   Continue Reading »