Thursday 7th September 1933

Dickie lost his log on the return journey, so must do his hike all over again. Silly ass! Laurie failed on the Bardney route, I expect they will go together. To think that awhile since I was tired of Scouting! I do not think I can ever leave, altogether. It has become so much a part of me. As some great man says, Scouting soon grows to be more than a game and becomes - an attitude towards life.

(2005 - But I did and very soon)

It is about 11.35p.m. In my quiet bedroom, I am going to read old diaries before falling asleep.