Continuing on from the Kids Fort Node
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6708709

As we sat around the remnants of our yard, trying to salvage what we could from the Thingasaur's rampage, my mind wandered to the more mundane aspects of our summer plans. The kids, still buzzing with nervous energy, had begun to build their blanket fort with the battered remains of the tent. They had a knack for turning any situation into an adventure, their laughter echoing through the lounge as they constructed their fort using the remaining tent poles and Fort Connectors. They connected the poles with the Fort Connectors, then draped blankets over the poles to create a hideaway like no other.

However, the makeshift fort was struggling to hold together. Every push or pull threatened to dislodge the blankets, sending them fluttering to the floor like an enthusiastic church fart. I watched as the kids tried to secure the blankets with shoes and books, but their efforts were in vain. The blankets slid off repeatedly, much to their frustration.

Suddenly, inspiration struck. I pulled out my trusty Vernier caliper, a tool that had saved me countless times before. "Time to design a Blanket Clip," I announced, much to the kids' bewilderment.

I took measurements of the tent poles and sketched a quick design. Then, I rushed to my 3D printer, eager to bring the idea to life. The kids, meanwhile, had abandoned the fort project and were now sprawled on the floor, watching with mild curiosity. As the printer hummed and whirred, I explained the magic of 3D printing to my skeptical audience.

Finally, the clips were ready. I triumphantly held up the first one, a small but mighty piece of plastic that promised to change our fort-building game forever. "Let's try this again," I said with renewed confidence.

Their eyes lit up with understanding and excitement. "Let's do it!" they chorused, gathering around to help. Together, we clipped the blankets in place, securing each corner with a satisfying snap. The fort stood firm, the blankets no longer at the mercy of gravity and able to withstand attacks from even the most flatulent.

I stepped back, admiring our work. The fort now looked cozy and inviting, a perfect little hideaway amidst the chaos. The kids crawled inside, arranging their pillows and stuffed animals, their earlier fear replaced with the thrill of having a secure sanctuary.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the living room, I couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment. Despite the Thingasaur's attack and the havoc it wreaked, we had managed to restore a bit of normalcy.

The blanket clip, a simple yet essential tool, had transformed the kids' fort into a steadfast haven. It was a small victory, but one that brought us all closer together, reminding us that even in the face of unexpected challenges, a 3D printer will always make things right.