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To: airborne

I remember we had the soap box derby. They basically gave you a small block of wood, and you had to make it into a car and race it on a ramp.

All the other guys made cars. I decided to make mine as a covered wagon type thing, with wheels, and little plastic horses on the front.

I got third out of about ten guys, but got the most creative and best design awards!

My parents were so proud. Brings tears to my eyes.
Mom, dad, I love ya and miss ya!


36 posted on 03/03/2005 6:42:56 PM PST by djf
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To: djf
Oh, the dear old Cub Scout days! I learned to speak in public by being a Den Leader.

They still race the Pinewood Derby cars today! And the Raingutter Regatta (little wooden sailboats)

In Boy Scouts I'm an advisor. I help guide the young men, but they make the decisions. I just supervise and offer suggestions on how to accomplsh their objectives.

I'm also am a merit badge counselor.

39 posted on 03/03/2005 6:49:28 PM PST by airborne (Dear Lord, please be with my family in Iraq. Keep them close to You and safely in Your arms.)
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To: djf

"I got third out of about ten guys, but got the most creative and best design awards!

My parents were so proud. Brings tears to my eyes.
Mom, dad, I love ya and miss ya!"

Brings tears to my eyes too. Bad on you for making me cry!


45 posted on 03/03/2005 6:55:46 PM PST by jocon307 (Vote George Washington for the #1 spot)
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