The "Wrench" was debuted today at the Suwanee Ward Pinewood Derby by Easton today. It's always a nail-biting experience for the whole family to participate in these things. The Carrolls have never had great success with the little blocks of wood cruising down the track. Oh, we have tried to build the perfect car. Research on the internet showed us the best designs and the proper placement of weights. We learned how to tap the plastic wheels in place and to lubricate them with special graphite. Our goal: Win one heat....we're not asking much, just win one little race. Well, we are happy to report that our goal was reached. The wrench came in first place on it's first time down the track. Phew!!!!!!!! No tears, yet. Second heat: no placement. Third heat: no place. Disappointment. Sad eyes. Complaints. Moaning, complaining. The event is over. A few more sad moments. The realities of the competition sinking in. We've all had a hard day at the track. Time to place the wrench on the shelf. Can't wait for next year.
The "Wrench" was debuted today at the Suwanee Ward Pinewood Derby by Easton today. It's always a nail-biting experience for the whole family to participate in these things. The Carrolls have never had great success with the little blocks of wood cruising down the track. Oh, we have tried to build the perfect car. Research on the internet showed us the best designs and the proper placement of weights. We learned how to tap the plastic wheels in place and to lubricate them with special graphite. Our goal: Win one heat....we're not asking much, just win one little race. Well, we are happy to report that our goal was reached. The wrench came in first place on it's first time down the track. Phew!!!!!!!! No tears, yet. Second heat: no placement. Third heat: no place. Disappointment. Sad eyes. Complaints. Moaning, complaining. The event is over. A few more sad moments. The realities of the competition sinking in. We've all had a hard day at the track. Time to place the wrench on the shelf. Can't wait for next year.
Easton helped present the colors. He did awesome!
I've never had the opportunity to be involved with the Pinewood Derby. I am very glad about that. I am glad you won ONCE. That is the important part of your post.
ReplyDeleteEaston, We are glad you had such a grand time preparing for the Pine Wood Derby. It is fun to watch your car go roaring down the track. All your work was worth it.
ReplyDeleteWell, I think it's great you guys won a heat. Cute pictures, and Easton is looking so grown up.
ReplyDeleteWe had many years of embarassment. McCoy's last year was going to be no different. We had to tape quarters that I found in the ashtray with blue painters masking tape all around his car. On the first heat his wheel came off and the wheel came in first place while his car came in last.
ReplyDeletethen we ran it backwards because of the wheel and McCoy ended up winning the whole thing from there on. It's a strange sport.
But think of the memories you are creating.
We love the look of the car Easton. We are glad you at least won one race, that is what my boys always hope for.
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