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You are a cool donkey
Dear Pedro, I like your jokes. I think you are a cool donkey. We are thinking about going to the Grand Canyon for a high-adventure outing. Have you every hiked (walked) the Grand Canyon? —Devin L.,...
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I serenade the stars occasionally
Dear Pedro, I play guitar and was looking for a more portable alternative to bring on hikes and outings. On a whim, I picked up a ukulele. Once a struck a chord, I knew the uke was the right choice for...
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Don Juan Pedro Ladino de Philmonte
Dear Pedro, Is Pedro your real name? This is a question that has me stumped for ages. —Jordan E., Warrenville, Ill. Of course, it’s my real name, Jordan (short for Don Juan Pedro Ladino de Philmonte,...
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Why doesn’t The Boss ever show himself?
Dear Awesome, Alfalfa-Loving Pedro, Why doesn’t The Boss ever show himself? I mean, you’ve got your own comic strip, so why doesn’t he? Is he camera shy? Does he have an ugly face? What’s the deal?...
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It was like one long camping trip
Dear Awesome, Alfalfa Milkshake-Loving Pedro, I love all the camping articles in Boys’ Life, particularly the one about the Grand Canyon. Just the thought of seeing the Grand Canyon made me wonder,...
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Cactus Raising merit badge idea
Dear Pedro, I just became a Boy Scout and want to know what’s the best merit badge to earn? —Haydn S., Mancos, Colo. They’re all worth earning, Haydn, if you have an interest in the subject. I...
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My uncanny ability to relax and keep my mind empty
Dear Wacky, Purple Sweater-Wearer Pedro, You can sleep forever, but I can’t sleep a wink at times. How do you do it? —Nolan W., Strongsville, Ohio. The Boss says it’s my uncanny ability to relax and...
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My aura of awesomeness
Hey, Pedro, You are awesome and I hope it stays that way. I love your game “Pedro and the Pearls of Peril.” It is one of the best computer games I’ve every played. I hope that more new things from you...
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You made it into my e-bag
Hi, Pedro, One of the requirements for eighth graders at our school is to publish something in a magazine or newspaper. I thought of Boys’ Life almost instantly. I think it would be completely awesome...
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Is the mailbag ever to heavy to haul?
‘Sup, Dog (I Mean Burro), Just wondering if the mailbag is ever so heavy you can’t haul it? — Baylee A., Green Bay, Wis. I manage to get it hauled every day, Baylee, but it can be exhausting work. I...
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Nobody touches my tasty treats
Dear Pedro, You’re always talking about how good alfalfa milkshakes are, and I kind of want to see what it tastes like, but for now, I prefer vanilla. How about I’ll try alfalfa if you try vanilla?...
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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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