Saturday was Jonah's Cub Scouts' annual Pinewood Derby. If you're not familiar with Cub Scouts and the Pinewood Derby, I'll explain. Each scout is given a kit which contains a block of wood. The boys are to transform their bocks of wood into racing vehicles not weighing more than 5 ounces. This is the third year Jonah has participated. The first year Jonah, or well David really, had no idea what he was doing and came in dead last. The second year Jonah's, or well once again David's, competitive streak shifted into high gear and won first place on Jonah's actual birthday (you may remember the blog entry). This year Jonah, against David's better judgment and drive to win, decided to go outside the box and designed a skateboard for his block of wood. Thanks to David's friend Rob's tools it turned out really nice. Do you see the red skateboard #27?
Each car, or racing vehicle I guess, competes in three races or heats. Jonah's skateboard, or Skating Flame as he named it, did really well and won each of his three heats. Here's my poor attempt to capture it on video.
Jonah didn't place this year but that was okay. David wasn't
too upset. We all had a good time.
Jonah, yes I really mean David again, is already planning on how to recapture the first place title and trophy next year.
1 comment:
Jonah, They should have given a prize for style and creativity. You would have won. Love the skateboard idea.
Grandma
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