Derby Day

As Grand Poohbah Cubmaster of my Cub Scout Pack, I have the honor of emceeing our annual Pinewood derby race.  Tonight is the night of the race. Imagine if you will 34 elementary boys, hopped up on hot dogs, chips and pop, yelling at the top of their lungs, hoping that their car will win. Add to that all the parents, grandparents, and siblings that join in the fun. They usually aren’t yelling as loud as the boys. Rather, most of them have their fingers in their ears.  If you are a lucky senior citizen, you can turn off your hearing aids.   For two hours tonight, we will celebrate youth at its finest. Creativity abounds as you look at the work gone into the cars.  Competition is fierce.  Only 4 boys go home with trophies. Only 11 win medals. Everyone gets a ribbon, but would rather score  the trophy.  There are winners and losers, a small life lesson taught at an early age.  Some are disappointed, but all have fun over the course of the night.  That includes the Grand Poohbah Cubmaster.

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