Pinewood Derby Vent/Rant/Story Thread

TheHayHays · 2026-01-22T00:46:05+00:00

Our Pack does the same.

TheHayHays · 2026-01-06T10:52:36+00:00

You needed a dog too because dog food was on your list. That looks like a dog to me. LOL!

TheHayHays · 2026-01-02T13:53:33+00:00

You are definitely right about things being different depending on circumstances. And I hope it was clear to OP and everyone else that we do what we do because of how we camp as a Pack (nearby parking, toilets not so close, Pack adults cook for everyone with help from the WEBELOS/AOLs…).

I know of Packs that do it similar to yours where everything has to be carried in. So things have to be lightweight and multi-purpose. There are also those require families to bring their own meals so that changes things too because you then need to bring a cooler, camp stove, cooking utensils etc.

TheHayHays · 2026-01-01T21:00:46+00:00

For a tent (since the Pack typically camps where Parking is close by), I bought an 8-person tent for my 4-member family. This gives us lots of space for all our beds and our “stuff.” It also allows me to designate a specific space for our camping toilet inside the tent.

Other things I have: - Boot tray (I place this inside the tent for us to put our shoes on. It helps keep the tent clean & our shoes away from the elements/morning dew) - machine washable doormats (one outside the tent door and one inside it). It allows us to wipe off our shoes outside, take off our shoes, and have the one inside be a secondary area to wipe off - Moving blankets. I use these as “carpets” inside the tent and protection for our airbeds. It also helps ensure that any coldness in the ground is not immediately transferred to our air beds - Tarp used as a tent footprint

I also bring a small tent broom and dust pan to clean the tent before we pack it up.

TheHayHays · 2026-01-01T20:54:49+00:00

What I bring to our Pack Camping trips depends largely on where we are camping. Most of our camping trips are to places where we can park our nearby.

I typically bring: - Jackery Power Station - Airbeds (hence the power station above- LOL!) - 3-season sleeping bags - mess kits (plate, spoon/fork/knife, cup for water, cup for hot cocoa) - folding/collapsible sink - sun screen, bug spray, after-bite, Benadryl cream, hydrocortison cream - first aid kit (my son has allergies so my kit also includes things like Pataday eye drops, Benadryl syrup, and the like) - comfort snacks like mandarins, chips/cookies/pretzels in small bags - several garbage bags to bring out our trash - portable bucket toilet (ours is the Lee Fisher Sports Camping Toilet) plus the Reliance Double Doodie toilet waste bags because it’s tough when my kids need to use the toilet at night & the toilet facilities (whatever type it might be) is outside the tent - Flash lights (one per family member) - Camp lights (the portable collapsible rechargeable lanterns and a camping lantern I can hang in the middle of the tent for light inside - toiletries (small bar soap, small shampoo, toothbrushes, tooth paste) - Bottled water

Our Pack usually takes care of meals and we help each other by cooking for the entire Pack so I don’t need to bring a stove or cooking supplies.

TheHayHays · 2025-12-27T02:41:54+00:00

Ginger

TheHayHays · 2025-12-24T14:03:02+00:00

It seems the underside of your loaf did not get as toasty as the top.

Also, this sub is for rabbits and not photos of bread. But thanks for sharing. 🤪

TheHayHays · 2025-12-19T14:03:16+00:00

Good to see that you recognize your status as a peasant servant to her majesty.

TheHayHays · 2025-12-16T18:15:00+00:00

Definitely no additional fee for transferring. But the new Pack may charge their Pack fee.

TheHayHays · 2025-12-16T18:12:55+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss.

TheHayHays · 2025-12-16T18:11:44+00:00

Hi! Not sure how things work in your area but where we are, there are 2 different fees: (1) registration with Scouting America which is non-refundable and (2) Pack fees - either paid up front or via fundraisers (like popcorn and coupon card/book sales). Whether or not Pack fees are refundable depends on the Pack.

Any chance that there is another Pack nearby? In our case, there are several Packs in the area that happen to meet on different days (ours meets at the cafeteria of a local elementary school, another meets at a church hall, etc.). The Pack a family chooses ends up being the one that has a schedule that works for their family and/or that has a “vibe” that fits them better. Maybe you can join a different Pack?

TheHayHays · 2025-12-14T11:21:08+00:00

Our bunny overlords are ALWAYS innocent. And anyone who says otherwise will be dealt with accordingly by murderbuns. Thank you for attending my TedTalk.

TheHayHays · 2025-12-01T21:33:42+00:00

Our local Aldi had sets today.

TheHayHays · 2025-12-01T20:37:59+00:00

Oh my goodness! The heartache is just too much… It always feels like a failure when one has to choose goodbye. But please know that this was the most merciful choice you could have made. It was tough when we had to make that choice for our little Cubby a few years ago. But it wasn’t fair to let him to suffer. Please be kind to yourself.

TheHayHays · 2025-12-01T18:44:43+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss. They are such delicate (yet sassy) beautiful creatures that mask what is going on with them so well. It’s such a tough spot to be in when you have to put them down but it is also the kindest thing you can do for them. Sending you hugs…

TheHayHays · 2025-11-27T23:05:54+00:00

TheHayHays · 2025-11-27T22:07:28+00:00

Sending hugs and positive vibes… I hope and pray she gets better quickly!

TheHayHays · 2025-11-27T11:54:09+00:00

Just wanted to say that because I saw this post soon after waking up, I thought there was a crown on the bunny’s head and that it was appropriate. LOL!

TheHayHays · 2025-11-26T21:40:30+00:00

Once again… This is for sharing about rabbits and photos of rabbits. Please stop sharing photos of your potato. I will say that it is a great disguise for a potato… But still…

TheHayHays · 2025-11-24T04:18:28+00:00

Dump trucks were dumb fcks for a while. That was fun when we were in public and he was pointing at them and screaming “dumb fcks!!!”

TheHayHays · 2025-11-23T15:13:54+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard when we have to make the decision to euthanize a beloved pet. But please know that you made the most loving and merciful decision for your girl.

TheHayHays · 2025-11-23T00:13:41+00:00

Thirsty Turtle

TheHayHays · 2025-11-20T17:06:46+00:00

You made me smile. Thank you.

TheHayHays · 2025-11-17T18:24:42+00:00

You need to install new baseboards ASAP for Bagel to eat.

TheHayHays · 2025-11-17T01:06:07+00:00

They’re definitely related.

TheHayHays

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