This is a short entry to illustrate the massive (Okay not really so massive) Lincoln Log, army men, and rubber band war held as a first annual event in this generation December 25th, 2009. Jeffrey Kartchner had returned from his mission in Maceo Brazil several days before and he was teamed up with my son--in--law, Dustin Hancock, the proud new owner of the Lincoln Log set and a masters candidate in landscape architecture at the UA. On the other team were Jeffery's 13 yo brother, Josh, and Jills' brother, Zane- the father of Jeff and Josh. (AKA "The Stake Pres.")
Dustin and Jeff got a head start; building their fort while Josh and Zane went back home for the army men and rubber bands.
Chicks dig real men.
Catapults and Potato Guns were the armamentarium of choice for the East Squad.
The West Team opted for precision air strikes from elastic projectiles. (They didn't have any catapults or potato guns.)
The battle raged for seconds and then minutes....
In the end, Toby did the most damage when the combatants were focused on each other in the heat of the engagement.
I think it was the most intense warfare I've ever witnessed. The author here captures the heat of the battle. Well done, Dad.
ReplyDeleteWhat warriors we have in the family! Look out....
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, that was a good battle! Of course next year great architecture combined with improved battle skills will bring us the trophy for sure!
ReplyDeleteI think that BB/pellet guns should be legalized in our Geneva convention in preps for the next battle. I can see dad and Josh shaking in their shoes just thinking about it...
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