Little Lion had a Pine Car Derby today and we've spent the past few weeks preparing.
He drew the car out, total lack of aerodynamic engineering.
He put in a door, smack dab in the middle of the body, in direct violation of structures and strength of materials.
He denied any desire to properly weight the car, who cares if it's exactly the 5.0 ounces maximum allowed and recommended in the Cub Scouts.
He wanted it painted Blue and Purple.
He didn't want to put any numbers on it.
He wanted lights on the back - painted them with nail polish.
And so I determined to let him fail, the cars were expertly done by the other fathers, blowers, low profile, graphite wheels, turtle wax, themes, and bling. Not my son he had done this to himself, he would find out in this school of hard knocks that father always knows best.
Third Place...that's my boy!!!
Faber and I both just read this....and LOVED it. So funny....and such a GREAT lesson! Awesome!
ReplyDeletePERFECT!! Also one of the BEST pics ever!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go BLAKE!!
ReplyDeleteBLake, Aunt Brandi is so proud of you. I am so glad that you did it the way that YOU wanted to do it and didn't let your DAD bully you into doing it his way! I am thrilled at the color choices of your car and think that 3rd place is FANTASTIC. Good job!
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