Pinewood Pressure

Last year at the Pine Wood Derby, Big Boy #1 had a less than ideal experience. Between a couple of computer glitches that didn't work in his favor and a car that didn't race so well he was in tears the whole way home. Trying to avoid a repeat of last year, Diamond got on line to find some Pinewood tips and with a ton of help from Grandpa Green, Big Boy #1 made "The Patriot Missile"

With Grandma's funeral, BB#1 didn't have a chance to finish his car before we left - and the Derby was going to start at 6:30pm on the day we drove home. We got into Colorado about 4:00pm, headed to Grandpa Green's house at 4:15, finished up a bit before 6:00 and got to the Derby by 6:15.

We weren't going for a win - I just wanted a boy who wouldn't be crying at the end of the night.

Early on I could tell that The Patriot was performing well, but I had no idea how it was ranking until they announced they winner.

HE WON!!!

Thanks Grandpa for all of your help! We couldn't have done it without you!