The Cub Scout Pinewood Derby is a much anticipated day. Finding the design, cutting out the wood, preparing wheels, adding weights, fine-tuning the car, painting, and the final weigh-in. Oh my.
Today was the big day and Henry was ready for some racin'. His car was #1.
Nice...
Nice...
During last night's weigh-in, Dan and Henry were informed that the car was too heavy - even after borrowing our friend's fancy scales on Thursday night to make sure the weights weren't too much. The fancy scoop at the back of Henry's car had to be sacrificed.
The competition was steep. There were 48 Scout cars and more cars in the "open class" for parents and siblings.
The competition was steep. There were 48 Scout cars and more cars in the "open class" for parents and siblings. 
There are some Scouts (and Fathers) who have been at this for several years. Nice detail, perfect balance and weights, awesome designs, slick finishing touches. Even some top secret methods for preparing the wheels - we've been told, it really is all about the wheels.
Ooohhhh...
Guess which one was Alice's favorite in the open class?
My favorite was the bunny. It was super fast!
Let's Go Racin' Boys! My good friend Jodi was the woman in charge today - basically, because she had the whistle.
And her husband, Darren - who is the REAL man in charge, the Den Leader - got to keep score as the cars raced down the line. It's a very slick operation with electronic timing and all sorts of fancy gadgets.
But alas, standing by me when I took this photo was as close as Henry came to a trophy. We're consoling ourselves that this was his first year. Not a whole lot of time went in to making the car (compared to some). Next year, Dan and Henry have already vowed to have a better game plan.
Keep in mind, this event lasted about 3 1/2 hours. It was fun for about an hour and then Alice and I had to make a side-trip. We did a little geocaching at a new county park nearby. It was simply wonderful! The path led us through a beautiful forest covered with ferns, moss, and downed trees which is a great habitat for animals and birds. There was lots of water which was just barely frozen and we walked over 18 bridges. 
There were tons and tons of chickadees and what I think were nuthatches. They were so darn quick but I did manage to get this one blurry photo. See the little guy? Their yellow was much more distinctive and pretty in person.
And at the end of the trail? The geocache and this incredible view.
Ooohhhh...Guess which one was Alice's favorite in the open class?
My favorite was the bunny. It was super fast!
Let's Go Racin' Boys! My good friend Jodi was the woman in charge today - basically, because she had the whistle. And her husband, Darren - who is the REAL man in charge, the Den Leader - got to keep score as the cars raced down the line. It's a very slick operation with electronic timing and all sorts of fancy gadgets. But alas, standing by me when I took this photo was as close as Henry came to a trophy. We're consoling ourselves that this was his first year. Not a whole lot of time went in to making the car (compared to some). Next year, Dan and Henry have already vowed to have a better game plan. Keep in mind, this event lasted about 3 1/2 hours. It was fun for about an hour and then Alice and I had to make a side-trip. We did a little geocaching at a new county park nearby. It was simply wonderful! The path led us through a beautiful forest covered with ferns, moss, and downed trees which is a great habitat for animals and birds. There was lots of water which was just barely frozen and we walked over 18 bridges. There were tons and tons of chickadees and what I think were nuthatches. They were so darn quick but I did manage to get this one blurry photo. See the little guy? Their yellow was much more distinctive and pretty in person. And at the end of the trail? The geocache and this incredible view. 
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