National Jamboree - Day 2 - Six Flags, Atlanta Braves, & Steve Miller Band

One word to describe today.....wow!

We crammed so much into one day, it hardly seemed possible.

We started the day with a continental breakfast provided by the Sleep Inn. Basically, we had sausage, egg and cheese biscuits or cereal and milk. It certainly wasn't the biggest selection I have seen in a continental breakfast but it sufficed. The staff worked very hard to ensure the breakfast stayed fresh and well stocked for our large group as well as the other guests.

Six Flags

After breakfast the contingent walked a short distance to Six Flags. We were let in early but only allowed to stay in the front section of the park. Several of our scouts took the opportunity to take pictures with Daffy Duck and Taz.

Once we got into the rest of the park we split into groups and off to the rides. I personally stayed away from the roller coasters but many of the scouts chose to ride them. I got soaked on Thunder River and a little wet on the Log Jamboree. Bumper cars were my idea of a thrill ride. A few of the boys agreed but most chose more thrilling rides.

Atlanta Braves Game

We left the park at 3:30 PM and headed over to Turner Field for the Atlanta Braves versus the Cincinnati Reds game. We made it just in time for the national anthem. The game was great and most of the scouts seemed to enjoy it. Well, two of the scouts slept through half of the game, but by the end they seemed to be up and into it. The Braves won the game 5 to 2.

While at the game we learned the Steve Miller Band would be performing for free following the game. We stayed and watched the first 5 songs. A few of us adults really enjoyed the show but the scouts looked like they were wondering who the old guys were that were singing.

Steve Miller Band

We left early from the concert so we could catch the bus before the crowds. Unfortunately our bus could not reach us where we were located.  In the meantime the concert let out and we got caught up in the crowds. We walked with the crowds and worked our way to the bus. Saw a good street musician on the way.


A quick ride on the bus and we made it back to the hotel.


Now..........sleep. Tomorrow National Jamboree Day 3.