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Hall of Fame: Quotes
- If I drug him out of bed, I'd have drug him into the line. I'm a closer.
- Uttered by: Connor Johnson
- Time: Winter Camp XLV
- Connor was being chastised for not having drug Aiden out of bed at the Dan Beard cabin.
- Submitted by Steve D. on January 3, 2022
- People who keep the data use it for their advantage.
- Uttered by: Jeff Rand
- Time: Winter Camp XLV
- Alex Ferencz asked a question about the pecking order which resulted in some discussion of how the formula was determined. Jeff asserted that his way was superior because it favored him.
- Submitted by Steve D. on January 3, 2022
- It's all starting to unravel now.
- Uttered by: Doug Wilson
- Time: Winter Camp XLV
- Alex Ferencz asked a question about the pecking order which resulted in some discussion of how the formula was determined. There was some discussion about why nights and not days counted, why sleeping was better than participating and some other questions about why the order favored older campers.
- Submitted by Steve D. on January 3, 2022
- Wow, I never thought I'd see gay porn ads on Winter Camp.
- Uttered by: Kristie
- Time: July 31, 2006
- Yep, they got us again and now I'm ungetting us (I hope).
- Submitted by Steve on August 1, 2006
- Damn them some more!
- Uttered by: Steve
- Time: More spam on June 8, 2006
- They're hitting the script directly without using the page so yesterday's fix didn't work. Today's should.
- Submitted by Steve D. on July 31, 2006
- Damn these spammers!
- Uttered by: Steve Donohue
- Time: May 27, 2006
- Way too many spam scripts keep slamming into the WCU.
- Submitted by Steve on July 31, 2006
- When all else fails get a gump to duct tape it
- Uttered by: Anonymous
- Time: Traditional
- Submitted by Anonymous on July 31, 2006
- Are they arriving late because they know it's a Hunt function? Or are they arriving late because they're Hunts?
- Uttered by: Steve Donohue
- Time: Mark and Amy's Wedding - 10 August 2002
- Steve commenting on the folks who were trickling in well past the 4:30 start time listed on the wedding invitation. (almost 2 hours in some cases.)
- Submitted by Dave on July 31, 2006
- Yeah happy April fools to you to Paul.
- Uttered by: Steve
- Time: Winter Camp XXV
- This was uttered into the Mic of the FRS base station at BC when Paul Kupser came over the radio and said "Can I get some help here, I have a trailer in Lockwood Lake". Thus this was said.
- Submitted by Ryan on July 31, 2006
- WINTERCAMP RULES!!!! OKPIK SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!
- Uttered by: ethan and sam
- Time: Traditional
- Submitted by sam stocker on July 31, 2006
- Moon him Ozzie!
- Uttered by: Jeff Rand
- Time: Winter Camp XX
- The Unholy Trinity was in full effect. They were amusing themselves by standing on the porch of the BC Building mooning the occupants of the adult room. Jeff wanted to "return fire". Ozzie failed to comply, but the never dull Dave Woods bared his cheeks and the Trinity was silenced (at least for a few minutes).
- Submitted by Steve D. on July 31, 2006
- YOU RUINED WINTER CAMP!!!!!!!!!!!
- Uttered by: Ethan Rein to Zach
- Time: Winter Camp XXV
- Submitted by sam on July 31, 2006
- There are two T's to leadership: You TELL and you TAKE.
- Uttered by: Jeff Rand
- Time: Winter Camp XXV
- Submitted by sam stocker on July 31, 2006
- Girls come and go, but winter camp is forever!
- Uttered by: MArk Bollman
- Time: Winter camp XXV
- Submitted by sam stocker on July 31, 2006
- Don't you mean cryogenic chamber?
- Uttered by: Ron Donohue
- Time: Annual Dinner, December 5, 2000
- On receiving the Oatley Service Award, Steve commented that “Mr. Oatley is probably spinning in his grave right now.” It was further suggested that Another Ten Seconds be changed to somehow reflect this shocking development with or without the author's approval.
- Submitted by Steve Donohue on July 31, 2006
- We're living like kings! I'm having ice in my coke every night
- Uttered by: Jeff Rand, commenting on the relatively easy life being led by the protagonists of After the Apocalypse thus far.
- Time: A phone call 8/2/2000-8/3/2000
- I'll refrain from commenting on the modesty of luxuries required by Mister Rand before he feels that he is “living like kings.” I will say that I think a king could afford more than rotgut to hold his ice.
- Submitted by Steve on July 31, 2006
- X as in zebra
- Uttered by: Lou Pezet
- Time: Chapter Meeting 2/17/00
- Lou was trying to give everyone his email address so they could write him if they couldn't get hold of him by phone. Geoff Booth (who doesn't even have email) kept asking Lou to repeat it so he could write it down. After several repetitions (all at Geoff's request), Lou became frustrated and spelled it out so even the unsophisticated could understand.
- Submitted by Steve on July 31, 2006
- (In a completely serious tone) ...That Tom Ray, there really is no excuse, no excuse.
- Uttered by: Steve Perri
- Time: 1999
- Steve P. and Steve H. retreated to the relative safety of the Goonatorium after being chastised for swearing by Tom Ray and Mark Bollman. Knowing of Mark's lack of swearing theycould understand his point of view, but they had a little different view of Tom. It is interesting tonote it was one of the few times that Steve P. was actually serious.
- Submitted by John on July 31, 2006
- Why would I do something like that?
- Uttered by: Jeff Rand
- Time: 1999
- The above was Jeff's response to the question of where did all the Coke cans lying around mine and Milon's bunks. What makes this humorous is the fact that Jeff thought that throwing (ok, so he just sorta chucked them) frozen turkeys onto our bunkswhile we slept was a good way to wake us up. When asked about the pop cans he replied withthe above looking at us like we were crazy..
- Submitted by John on July 31, 2006
- What's a Daha?
- Uttered by: My Mom
- Time: December 26, 1999
- My Mom had managed to sign on at her computer under my screen name. Although she knows of Winter Camp and of some of it's players, she was a bit baffled when Steve sent her an instant message. She called and asked me the above question causing me a moment of panic. I can only imagine what would have happened if Steve had realized that he wasn't talking to me, but rather someone who would have answered his questions without a second thought.
- Submitted by OV on July 31, 2006
- Jeff Rand will be back for the winter campout
- Uttered by: John Primrose, Scout Executive and CEO of Detroit Area Council
- Time: 60th Anniversary Dinner; 10:21 pm, December 1, 1999
- Mr. Primrose was addressing the audience, congratuling our Lodge on achieving sixty years of service. During his comments, he mentioned that he wanted to meet all our past chiefs. He also mentioned that two of them, Dan O'Brien and Jeff Rand, were also Scout Executives. He then went on to explain that he hoped to meet all the chiefs who were present, and that he'd already met Jeff, who couldn't attend the banquet but had been home for Thanksgiving and would be back in town shortly.
- Submitted by Steve on July 31, 2006
- You're not a goon because you just used logic.
- Uttered by: Dave Milon
- Time: 1999 Planning Meeting at the Fall Fellowship
- During the voting for themes, Dave was irate when Steve chose not to vote for Goon Day and accused him of not being a goon. Steve explained that as a goon, he wasn't interested in doing any extra work, and as an adult he would not be able to trust the goons to plan a day, so he couldn't vote for it either way.This further enraged Dave who cited Steve's use of logic as incontravertible proof of Steve's non-goon status.
- Submitted by Steve on July 31, 2006
- You owe me four dollars!
- Uttered by: Bryan Lenz
- Time: Day Three of Winter Camp XXII: 1998
- During a game of WinterCampopoly, Bryan purchased Bollmano's Pizza, which rents for $4 without any improvements. The other participants found themselves frequently landing on Bryan's turf and were always quickly and forcefully reminded of their rental obligations. While there were occasional pauses in the game when we had to determine who owned the space that someone had just landed on, Bryan maintained a close watch over this holding.
- Submitted by Mark--> on July 31, 2006
- Are you aware that you're on fire?
- Uttered by: Geoff "Boof" Booth
- Time: December 31, 1998 (clean-up at Winter Camp XXII
- Geoff was discussing bringing the aforementioned frozen raccoon home with him for use as a wall hanging.Dr. Beast asked "Are you aware of the concept of rotting?"Undaunted, Geoff replied "Are you aware that you're on fire?"It was true; the Doc had let a towel he was using as a pot holder dip into the flames of the stove and it was, in fact, on fire. He dropped the towel and extinguished it without any injuries other than those caused by a scathing wound to his pride.
- Submitted by Steve Donohue on July 31, 2006
- Hold on. Let me get my raccoon.
- Uttered by: Roger Horn
- Time: Day Three, Winter Camp XXII: 1998
- The frozen artifact turned out to be a dead raccoon. Roger and Tom were preparing to launch an assault on the enemy base during Viral Infestation when Roger requested this short delay in order to arm himself more completely. In the course of the mission, he deposited the raccoon on the green team's table, to a surprised reception.
- Submitted by Tom Ray on July 31, 2006
- I found this frozen artifact. I don't know what I'm going to do with it yet.
- Uttered by: Roger Horn
- Time: Day One, Winter Camp XXII: 1998
- En route to retrieving the time capsule, Roger discovered an interesting frozen object and confided its existence--though not its identity--to John Howey. The object would make a spectacular appearace two days later.
- Submitted by Mark--> on July 31, 2006
- If it's flammable, I like it.
- Uttered by: Zach Polifroni
- Time: Winter Camp XXII
- Zach wasn't sure what turpentine was. He asked the question, "What's turpentine?" then immediately answered it himself with the above quote.
- Submitted by Mark Bollman--> on July 31, 2006
- Kids like Skittles.
- Uttered by: Jeff Rand
- Time: 24 December 1994, while shopping for Winter Camp XVIII
- During the shopping excursion for Winter Camp XVIII, Arrowmen pondered how to stock the trading post. Jeff offered this opinion in suggesting a new candy product. Skittles were duly added to the trading post's inventory. Jeff proved to be right as they sold out quickly (and have been a recurring hit ever since), but he was less right than he could have been--adults were also found to enjoy them.
- Submitted by Mark--> on July 31, 2006
- Who is that guy? He looks just like Dan Bollman!
- Uttered by: Doug Wilson
- Time: Winter Camp XV: 1991
- Dan returned to camp in 1991 after a 7-year absence. Doug had not been aware of his upcoming return, and as a result did not immediately recognize him. Nonetheless, Dan is who he speaks of in this quote.
- Submitted by Mark--> on July 31, 2006
- Chicken soup makes a good lubricant!
- Uttered by: John Howey
- Time: Winter Camp XVII: 1993
- Following an accident during the Hot Potato Lunch at Winter Camp XVII, folks at John's table discovered that the potato was much easier to pass (or slide) when it had been routed through a puddle of spilt soup. Ever the engineer, John offered his assessment of this development.
- Submitted by Mark--> on July 31, 2006
- The pipe is dripping with water; de-doo de-doo doo-doo-doo.
- Uttered by: Most of the chapter, circa 1980-82
- Time: 1980-82 or thereabouts
- During a service weekend/Adopt-A-Cabin weekend in the early 80's, several chapter members were idly gathered in the Beaver Creek building near where the dining room gave way to the bunk area. Someone noticed that a pipe running across the ceiling was sweating due to the humidity, and said "The pipe is dripping with water". The collective mind added the second line and set it to music.
- Submitted by Mark--> on July 31, 2006
- SCO*T IT!
- Uttered by: DHQX
- Time: 1998
- DHQX RULZ and whoever ain't down with DX, we have two words for ya, SCO*T IT!
- Submitted by Mr. @$$ on July 31, 2006
- Lou and the rest of those faggot Goons are gay. One day we'll beat them up.
- Uttered by: The Unholy Trinity
- Time: 1996. I think winter camp twenty or something.
- This quote was used every time the Goons beat us up. They are gay.
- Submitted by Steve Harig on July 31, 2006
- You think you're Benny Hill, don't you?
- Uttered by: Practically the whole chapter, but Mr. Wilson might have been the most famous
- Time: Hmm. Time sense is not my strong point, but it was a while ago, like I think 1979 or 80
- This saying actually, I think, came from a Lincoln Park High School instructor. It was used to refer to someone who was either
- Attempting to be funny at a time when he should be serious
- Not quite as funny as he thought he was
- On a roll, with people laughing so hard they were crying
- Submitted by Steve on July 31, 2006
- Does anyone have a real keyboard I can use???
- Uttered by: Jeff Rand
- Time: WC XXI
- This was said after Jeff looked at Steve's raised and split keyboard.
- Submitted by Tom on July 31, 2006
- The greatness of Winter Camp comes from positive attitudes during activities, whether complicated or simpleevents, combined with a sense of grandeur.
- Uttered by: Jeff Rand
- Time: Posting Board, March 26, 1998
- Okay, how can you not pick this quote up and preserve it for all times?
- Submitted by Steve on July 31, 2006
- Let it ride...
- Uttered by: Shoppers at Lake Orion Kroger's
- Time: Buying soda for Winter Camp
- The shoppers were pleasantly surprised to find Coke products on sale, but there was a limit of two per shopper. The winter campers dutifully stacked their two each on the conveyor, the first purchase was paid for and the cashier was instructed to "Let it ride" when she attempted to make change
- Submitted by Steve on July 31, 2006
- You ain't nuthin, nuthin, nuthin, nuthin!
- Uttered by: Dickson Mann (and others)
- Time: Winter Camp XXI, Last Breakfast
- On the last day of camp Robert Hartwig broke out a supply of balloons and twisted up a few animals. Dickson took advantage of the opportunity and put on an impromptu "puppet" show in which the various creations taunted Dave Milon. Milon, unimpressed by Dickson's obvious talent, stabbed the unfortunate animals and Dickson continued to taunt him with the remaining bubbles until finally nothing was left of the latex innovationsUndaunted, Dickson's spoon began taunting Dave as well.
- Submitted by Steve on July 31, 2006
- We...are silly little...milkmaids!
- Uttered by: Dan Hammon & Nick Polifroni
- Time: Winter Camp XVIII: 1994
- What it all meant is a little unclear, but Dan and Nick made this declaration with alarming frequency.
- Submitted by Mark--> on July 31, 2006
- I turned you all in and I'm glad!
- Uttered by: Ross Mullican
- Time: Winter Camp XVI: 1992
- During Predator at Winter Camp XVI, Ross was on the Prey team and tipped off the Predators as to the location of the nest. All of the Prey were destroyed. When called on the carpet after the game, this was his response.
- Submitted by Mark--> on July 31, 2006
- This one will make a good X
- Uttered by: Jeff Rand
- Time: Winter Camp XI
- Jeff, Dave Milon, John Howey and Steve Donohue were deep on the fire trail hunting for logs for a pioneering project. Jeff used this quote often, usually to describe a stick that the others had dismissed as worthless.It should be noted that while we had so many logs the Suburban was nearly bottomed out, not one of them was used to make an X in the diagonal brace mode that Jeff refered to. In fact, the completed project, a double inverted pyramid tower, did not include a single X.
- Submitted by Steve on July 31, 2006
- Ron you don't know anything about first aid.
- Uttered by: Paul Duran
- Time: WC VII?
- Paul Duran injured his knee (fairly severly), split it open, blood etc. As Kurt Whybra (Mr. EMT) worked on him, Ron Donohue worked at keeping Paul calmand treating for shock, Ron told him "It's not that bad, take it easy" etc.Paul made the above quote after returning from the Hospital and learning of thetrue severity of his injury...
- Submitted by Raven on July 31, 2006
- I think I'd throw up if I ate any more.
- Uttered by: Josh Davis
- Time: Winter Camp XV: 1991
- Josh uttered these words of praise as tribute--yes, tribute--to Little Ozzie's Pizza.
- Submitted by Mark--> on July 31, 2006
- Pride and greed: that's our deed! Sloth and lust: it's a must!Avarice, gluttony, & envy finish the score!Let's go out and sin some more!
- Uttered by: The Reiver Patrol
- Time: Winter Camp IV: 1980
- Skirting the edge of the "Dark Side" of Winter Camp, the Reiver Patrol (PL: Dan Bollman, Adviser: Jeff Rand) adopted a patrol motto based on the Roman Catholic Church's list of the Seven Deadly Sins.
- Submitted by Mark Bollman--> on July 31, 2006
- A pterodactyl!
- Uttered by: Brian Bumgardner
- Time: Winter Camp ??
- During a game of scout/wintercamp Jeopardy Brian used this response to the question "This carnivorous bird was seen at Winter Camp I."
- Submitted by Goon Prime on July 31, 2006
- I'm not dull, I'm just stupid.
- Uttered by: Dave Woods
- Time: While creating the Adviserati game.
- Dave was very disappointed to discover that "The Oatley Children", a group in the game had been assigned the alignment "Dulll" and he voiced his objections thus.Later, Dave proved that he was neither by creating a variety of bizarre "scientific" inventions that he brought to camp or attempted to complete.
- Submitted by Raven on July 31, 2006
- A lie in this case would be appropriate and acceptable
- Uttered by: Jeff Rand
- Time: February 7, 1998
- Jeff and I were discussing whether or not a Scout was violating the oath and law if he lied when asked if was Big Bro. I asked him immediately after that and he said "No"; you be the judge.
- Submitted by Steve on July 31, 2006
- Does the picture have nuts????
- Uttered by: Doug Wilson
- Time: Spring Ordeal ????
- Steve, Doug, Lou, myself and Dave Woods went to Wendy's for lunch on the way home for an ordeal, and we sent poor ole Dave up for a sundae run, with instructions that we wanted four sundaes just like the picture on the table. Dave went to the counter and after a few minutes Dave comes back to us and asks 'Do you guys want nuts on your sundaes?' and Doug just looked at him and replied "Does the picture have nuts?". So Dave to the picture back up with him.
- Submitted by Tom on July 31, 2006
- I'm not giving my baby to some Dan Bollman guy who I don't even know!
- Uttered by: Jamie Howey
- Time: Winter Camp XIX
- This was said in response to a suggestion that Dan, a latecomer in 1995, could pick up young Kyle Storm Howey and bring him to camp to give the ailing Jamie a break. Kyle arrived at camp without Dan's intervention, as John Howey made the roundtrip back home to collect him. Jamie was later introduced to Dan when she arrived to pick Kyle up, so we will hear a different objection in the future.
- Submitted by Mark Bollman--> on July 31, 2006
- We got Tripoley!
- Uttered by: Alan Herster
- Time: Winter Camp V
- Tripoley was a card game which was part of Casino Night at Winter Camp V. Alan was activities director that year and was particularly keen on promoting this game. He called out this phrase rather frequently during the night.
- Submitted by Mark Bollman--> on July 31, 2006
- Warning, Latrine Invader, Latrine Invader
- Uttered by: The TRS-80 Tape Player
- Time: Winter Camp ??
- The machine was hooked up to monitor the latrine at BC and would play the tape if anyone used the latrine without signing in (or took too long to walk to the outhouse after signing in).
- Submitted by Steve (again!) on July 31, 2006
