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Brighten up boring troop meetings
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...
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Recipe is a closely guarded secret
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...
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Different flavors of alfalfa?
Dear Mail-Carrying, Alfalfa-Eating, Purple Sweater-Wearing Burro Named Pedro, I have to do an editorial on a newspaper or magazine and decided to do it on Boys’ Life. Any suggestions or pointers? And...
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I trot down the hall
Dear Pedro, My grandpa recently told me that there was no other mail animal besides you. So would that mean that you are over 100 years old? —Anthony M., Mathersville, Ill. I’m a proud successor to the...
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We are the Pedros!
Dear Awesome, Purple Sweater-Wearing, Alfalfa-Loving, Strange-Looking Burro Named Pedro, I just became patrol leader in my troop, and we have named our patrol in your honor. We are the Pedros! —Alex...
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When and where is the next jamboree?
Dear Pedro, When and where is the next national jamboree? —Zachary M., Kissimmee, Fla. Head to the Summit Bechtel Reserve July 15-24, 2013, Zach. This is the new permanent home of the jamboree in West...
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We do it all for our readers
Hey, Pedro, Boys’ Life is a great Scouting magazine—funny jokes, informative articles and pretty cool camping gear you can buy. I also love “A True Story of Scouts in Action” (very suspenseful)....
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I’ll pass it along to the hard-working staff
Dear Pedro, I have been a Boy Scout for a long time, and I have always wanted to write you. I have been a fan of the comics and jokes in Boys’ Life and I truly appreciate the hard work you and the...
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Glad you enjoyed the fictional account
Dear Pedro, I thought “Aboard the Titanic” (April) was good. I like how “Be Prepared” was put into context in the story. I never thought about a Scout being on the Titanic, but I guess some probably...
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It’s tough to get a snicker out of The Boss
Dear Pedro, I love your magazine. My favorite part if “A True Story of Scouts in Action.” Scouts have done amazing things. “Merit Badge Minute” is a helpful way to learn about requirements. My favorite...
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A very important article that every Scout should read
Dear Pedro, “Don’t Do Drugs” (April) was a very important article that every Scout should read. The life of Scouting goes along with following your dreams and having fun. Both of those can be taken...
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Because I am awesome like that
My Beloved Friend Pedro, My friends always ask me, “How can a burro talk?” I’m constantly telling them, “Because he is awesome like that!” just to get them off my back. How are you able to talk?...
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If I’m doing the hauling, he’s not bawling
Dear Mail-Haulin’, Alfalfa-Eatin’, Awesome ,Talking Burro-Dude (A.K.A. Pedro), How’s all the mail receiving going? Tell The Boss he needs to take a chill pill (don’t be afraid). And send me an alfalfa...
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Four legs aren’t made for voyageur-ing
Dear Pedro, I’m looking forward to my summer trip to the Northern Tier High Adventure Base. Just the thought of my wilderness canoeing adventure and the thought of traveling the Boundary Waters excites...
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Boys’ Life should have another burro
Dear Pedro, I think that Boys’ Life should have another burro so that you won’t have to carry around as much mail. You would have twice as much efficiency as before. —Kenny J., Irving, Tex. And twice...
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Naming ourselves the Pedro patrol
Hey, Pedro, Our new Scout patrol thought you were so awesome that we’re naming ourselves the Pedro patrol. Do you have a favorite headshot that would look good on our flag? —Christopher B., Spring,...
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How do you pick Scouts in Action?
Hi, Pedro, How do you pick “A True Story of Scouts in Action”? My cousin’s life was saved by Scouts at camp, and I was wondering if that could make it into the magazine? —Daniel M., Atlanta, Ga. All...
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Sand castle article was interesting
Dear Pedro, I thought “The King of His Sand Castle” (June) was very interesting. I always thought sand was essentially the same throughout except for color. I had no idea how many types there are....
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Plans for a martial arts merit badge?
Dear Pedro, Are there any plans for a merit badge in martial arts? —Hunter B., O’Fallon, Ill. Nothing on the drawing boards, Hunter.
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Whole trip was like a dream
Dear Pedro, Recently I had the opportunity to go on a four-day, three-night rafting trip on the Colorado River. My experience from Scouting helped me prepare for this adventure. The whole trip was like...
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Work will pile up and it won’t get done
Hey, Burro, I just wanted to tell fellow Scouts that when they are working towards the Eagle Award, they need to keep with it and not slow down or their work will pile up and it won’t get done....
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Tips about packing for backpacking
Dear Pedro, I need some tips about packing for backpacking campouts. I always seem to bring so much stuff! —Harold, Mauldin S.C. Check out the Outdoors section on this site, Harold. There’s a sample...
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Form a union — Burros unite!
Dear Psychotically Awesome, Insanely-Not-Normal, Bird-in-a-Fishbowl, Weird Pedro, You should form a workers union. Demand better sleeping hours and hay raises (get it?). You do not have to stand for...
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Ever been ‘attacked’ by the paparazzi?
Hey, Pedro, Have you ever been “attacked” by the paparazzi? I’m just asking because a lot of guys read Boys’ Life, even non-Boy Scouts. —Timothy T., Riverton, Wyo. I’ve never noticed a bunch of guys...
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I shouldn’t post stupid things
Dear Pedro, I really enjoyed the article “Be Cyber Safe (and Smart)” (May). It helped me understand that what I put on the internet matters, and I shouldn’t post stupid things. —Max J., Houston, Tex. I...
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I’ve always wanted a burro
Dear Sweater-Wearing, Awesome Mailburro, I am a girl who has recently subscribed to Boys’ Life. I love it! I’ve always wanted a burro, so when I adopt one I will name him Pedro in honor of you. Also,...
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I can’t imagine trying to balance on one wheel
Dear Pedro, One of my favorite Boys’ Life articles is “Backpacking on Bikes” (May). I enjoy both mountain unicycling and camping, and I thought it was incredible that a troop decided to combine the two...
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How I became an adept mail hauler
Dear Amazing Pedro, Do you think Boys’ Life magazine is a useful tool for Scouts to learn skills? —Zack A., Beverly, Mass. Boys’ Life is useful to learn about skills, Zack. Practice is how you learn...
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It’s 100 degrees Fahrenheit in my corral
Hi, Pedro, My troop has recently gone on an ice climbing trip where we climbed over 100-foot tall cliffs made completely out of frozen waterfalls. We used ice picks and crampons to dig into the ice and...
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I’m a hard-working burro
Hi, Pedro, I recently learned that at the Grand Canyon you can ride burros to the bottom. I was wondering if you at any time were one of those burros, and if any of them are your friends. —Ross K.,...
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Eagle or other fierce predator instead of a burro
Dear Pedro, I have often wondered why the noble burro is the official mascot of the BSA. Wouldn’t it be more fitting to have some intimidating animal such as the eagle or other fierce predator? —K. F.,...
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I’m trilingual — English, Spanish and burro
Dear Pedro, How long can you hold your breath? Can you speak a different language? What is your favorite color? —James B., La Verne, Calif. Why would I want to hold my breath, James? I’d turn...
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Have you ever found a fossil?
Dear Pedro, I live near a place where the public can go and find fossils on the beach. I have a collection of shark teeth and bones of other sea dwellers. I also have a trilobite. Have you ever found a...
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You should be a rocket scientist
Dear Epically Awesome, Alfalfa-Obsessed Mailburro Pedro, I was thinking that someone as awesome as you should be a rocket scientist, not a mail carrier. Tell my why you chose that job. —Samuel H.,...
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The old ones are very fragile
Dear Pedro, I’ve been reading the early editions of Boys’ Life on the Wayback Machine and I love them. The only thing I miss is being able to hold one in my hand and read it in print. Do you know where...
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Just pack your sunscreen
Dear Super-Awesome, Green Ice Cream-Loving, Mail-Toting Burro, Twenty members of my Boy Scout troop will be going on an adventure to the Florida Sea Base this summer. We are all really excited and...
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My vegetarian diet isn’t quite the same as yours
Dear Pedro, Why do you always wear that purple sweater in cartoons? Is it because you don’t have anything else in your wardrobe, or do you just like purple? Purple’s my favorite color, so I was just...
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I don’t use a sleeping bag
Dear Pedro, How do you keep your sleeping bag in mint condition? —Keith Y., Joliet, Ill. I don’t use a sleeping bag, Keith—they just don’t make them for my body type. But to keep yours in mint (or at...
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Burros weren’t made to bob around
Hello, Pedro the Fantastic, What would be the one thing you would want to have if you were stuck on a floating island and you couldn’t get off? —Austin N., Herndon, Va. I’d wish for a bale of hay to...
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My idea of camping heaven
Dear Pedro, Last month I went on a canoeing trip with my troop at Cooper Lake. We canoed across the lake in the dark and set up camp. The troop and I had fun swimming and canoeing around the lake....
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How long does it take to read an email?
Dear Pedro the Awesome Alfalfa-Drinking Burro, About how long does it take to read an email from the time it’s sent to the time you open it? —Chris R., Swansboro, N.C. It depends on how busy The Boss...
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Why are the Eagle palms bronze then gold then silver?
Dear Pedro, Why are the Eagle palms bronze then gold then silver, as opposed to bronze, silver, gold, like the Olympic medals? —Thomas L., Whitman, Mass. The order of Eagle palms is a Scouting...
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Ever seen a burro on skis?
Dear Pedro, I’ve just started reading Boys’ Life, and it is really awesome. Have you ever gone skiing? Do you have a family? —Joshua E., Powhatan, Va. Have you ever seen a burro on skis, Josh? I didn’t...
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Does The Boss ever let you go camping?
Dear Pedro, I’m an outdoor person, and I try to get out and go camping, fishing and hunting as much as I can. Does The Boss ever let you go camping? —David B., Traverse City, Mich. I go camping every...
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Live vicariously through the adventures of other Scouts
Dear Pedro, I’ve been in the hospital for two weeks with a hurt wrist, and I’ve missed a campout. What do I do? —Mark B., Grineville, N.J. Sorry about the wrist, Mark. You could get all your copies of...
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I’m hopeless at building things
Dear Pedro, Do you like Legos, or are you not interested? What things do you like to do? —Augustine S., Venture, Calif. Legos are fine, Augustine, but I’m hopeless at building things. I can hold an...
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If The Boss was a Scout, what rank was he?
Dear Wacky, Alfalfa Milkshake-Drinking Pedro, I recently got my Tenderfoot badge and I’m pretty proud. If The Boss was a Scout, what rank was he? —Ian C., Minneapolis, Minn. Congratulations, Ian....
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What ever happened to Bruce the Moose?
Dear Wacky Pedro, I read Boys’ Life every month and was wondering what ever happened to Bruce the Moose. How old are you in burro years? —Ian C., Minneapolis, Minn. More questions from Ian! Bruce the...
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Has Boys’ Life developed an app for phones?
Dear Pedro, Has Boys’ Life developed an app for phones? —Mark B., Chester, Va. We’re working on an app, Mark. Stay tuned for announcements.
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Do you like grass or hay better?
Dear Pedro, What do you like better, grass or hay? —Stefan C., University Place, Wash. That’s hard to say, Stefan. What do you like better, apples or peaches?
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