Tuesday, July 2, 2002
It was a good day, the sun, the sky, the water, everything. We saw dolphins in the water a few hours ago. We saw other boats in the water. There was a Navy ship firing cannons at something.
Well, we are now docking at Tangier Island.
Wednesday, July 3, 2002
Me and my family went bike riding today. We saw crabs with one big claw and one small claw. They were in a dried up lake. They were walking sideways.
There is a cemetery in the front yard of a house.
There were crab boats passing crabs.
Tangier Island has a bunch of crabs and jellyfish.
Friday, July 5, 2002
We left Tangier Island yesterday. We went to the Potomac River to see fireworks. Me and my Mom made a deal. If I get 10 flies I get 1 dollar. I am a fly swatter champion.
My friend Sam caught an eel in his minnow trap. Me and my dogs went swimming off the swim platform.
Monday, July 8, 2002
This is our 7th day of cruising. Me and my mom and dad went in the dinghy and me and my dad rowed because the motor was broken.
I saw jellyfish and minnows when we were in the dinghy. We walked to a video store. I saw bees, flies, ants, and cars. Then we went to a boat store. We got a cart and went to the grocery store.
Sunday, July 14, 2002
Today is our 13th day. In Baltimore we went to the Aquarium. The next day me and my mom went to the Science Museum. Me and my mom saw lots of things at the museum. I got a rock with crystals and a gemstone ring.
July 26, 2002
Book Report
Author: Patricia Relly Giff
Book: Lilyò³ ƒrossing
The book is about a war in 1944 and a girl going to Rockaway. Lily wants to be a writer when she grows up. She is going to Rockaway. Albert is from Europe. He can play the violin. I like the book because there are a lot of friends.
July 28, 2002
We left NYC on Thursday. We are at Waterford, NY. We got here Saturday. I met some kids while we were here. We are leaving tomorrow. We went through a lock on Saturday.
We saw Ms. Liberty and Ellis Island. She was tall, and there were a lot of people. The Ellis Island Museum was great. The show at Ellis Island was great, too. The show was about immigrants.
July 30, 2002
Today we went through the locks. I am pretty good at that. We went to the pool yesterday. We left today from Waterford, NY. We are going to ten locks today. We saw a mouse swimming at a lock today.
July 31, 2002
Report: The Erie Canal
The Erie Canal was begun in July 4, 1817. It took 8 years to finish. Five men were allowed to vote. At that time they thought the United States was going to war. Judge Kent had a swing vote.
The work began in Rome because the land was flat. It was 363 ft. long and 4 ft. deep. The workers were from U.S. and î‘‚í¿¦ them were from Ireland. Mules and horses moved the canal boats down the Erie.
The people that built the canal celebrated. The canal made money with the guns, needles, and cloth brought by the people who went down the canal.
Aug. 6, 2002
We went bike riding on Fri., Sat., and Sun. Yesterday I went to a group of other children. We had a casting contest. I won sunglasses for farthest casting.
Also me and my Mom and Dad went to the Wall Mart. I got a Skaners, Fusion of Mugin Buu, Pokeman Mewtwo Reters.
We did two locks today. I did one of them. My mom and dad did the other one.
Aug. 9, 2002
We pulled into Phoenix NY on the 7th. A group of kids called the Bridge House Brats helped us dock. I made friends with three of them, Dalton, Dillon, and Josh. Dalton and me dueled which I donò´ ¤o very often. Josh liked to play video games, and Dillon helped me with my yellow version.
I beat Brock with Pidgy and on my way to Mt. Moon where I had to face the famous Team Rocket. My pidgey evolved into a pigeoto at level 18. After I got out of Mt. Moon I went on to Curelun City. When I got the Gym 3 times I lost but the 4th time I won. I beat Gary Oak and nuggut bridge. Iò §oing to Vermileon City.
Aug. 12, 2002
We saw Niagra Falls the day before yesterday. We also saw Canada. I got some rocks, gold, silver, green, light blue, multicolor, and dark blue. The Niagra Falls had steam rising from the bottom. There were boats from Canada and U.S. There were caves where you could touch the falls, souvenier pennies, places where you could take pictures.
Aug. 13, 2002
We went on a boat tour on the 1000 Islands. We went to Hart Island. I got to pilot the boat. I got a bouncy ball for answering questions about the 1000 Islands. We learned the difference between an island and a shoal. An island has to have one or more trees. A shoal has no trees.
Aug. 16, 2002
Book Report
Into the Blue by Ben M. Baglio
The book is about a family on a boat. They are studying dolphins. One of the dolphins made friends with them.
The two main characters are Jody and Apollo. Jody made friends with Apollo. Apollo is a dolphin that was separated from his group.
I like the book because there are good friends. Also I like dolphins. And I like sailboats.
Aug. 21, 2002
Note: 11-year-old Dimitri and his family are cruising the Great Loop on their boat ó“¡·dust.í±‚í¶¬t;br>
I made a new friend. His name is Dimitri. He likes Legos because he has the Legos and CDs. He also has a lot of pets, a dog, 3 turtles, and a lot of crawfish. He has a small bedroom. He has a laptop in his room. He is being home schooled like me. His parents are nice. He likes Dragonball Z.
I almost won the Pokemon League again. I lost.
Aug. 26, 2002
We went on our first lift lock. I lift lock weighs 130 lb. There is a tray that lifts your boat.
I thought the lift lock was fun. I canò´ ·iat to try out the Railroad Lock. I bet it is fun.
I am good with the ropes. I can tie the boat good. I got my own boat hook. It is a long boat hook.
Aug. 28, 2002
We went on another lift lock. It was really tall about 43 ft. It was a sunny day. The lock is white. It was really fun. There was small and big boats coming through the lock.
This boat is one of them. We are going through locks today. There is a lot of cement. There was a family eating lunch.
Sept. 1, 2002
Two days ago we went on our first railroad lock. It lifts your boat out of the water. Then it carries your boat. After that it lowers your boat into the water. Finally you can dock your boat or keep going.
It was really fun. It opened in 1917. Me and my dad handled the boat by ourselves.
Sept. 4, 2002
Book Report
Bubble Gum Monster
By Marilyn D. Anderson
The book is about a kid, his dog named Spud, and a bubble gum monster.
Sam liked baseball cards. He did not like bubble gum. His is the only child.
I like the book because I like bubble gum, and I like monsters, and I like dogs.
Sept. 6, 2002
We went hiking Wednesday. We hiked to get firewood. We saw a cemetary and a good view. We climbed a tall hill and I never complained into the end.
We made a campfire and we made hot dogs off the fire.
Then the fun started. We lit off sparklers from the fire.
Sept. 6, 2002
Note: We met Dewy, Tyler (Tippy), and their family in Killarney, Ontario.
You have a home in the water.
Just like birds, loons, ducks, and others.
I am a person
As Iò ³ure you noticed
Your mom met mine
So Iò ·riting this rhyme.
We went in your home which rocks and sways.
Iò ³ure Iò¬¬ remember you guys
For the rest of my days!
By Dewy Arnold
P.S. I still think your dogs are cute.
Sept. 6, 2002
I had a very good time. I hope we meet again.
Tyler
Sept. 9, 2002
I made two new friends Tipy and Dewy. Went swimming yesterday two times in a row. They they left.
We went to Portage Cove. I jumped off the sundeck for the first time. When I jumped off the sundeck my stomach felt like I was on a roller coaster because my stomach felt funny.
I felt happy when I met them. I felt sad when they left. It was a quiet place where we anchored last night.
Sept. 11, 2002
My dad and I went on a hike yesterday. We saw Baie Fine from the top. We collected rocks at a beach.
My dad and I saw someoneò³ ¡shes at the top. His ashes were sprinkled at the top. The trees looked like toys.
I felt happy when we did the hike. I was tired at the top. If felt better at the bottom.
Sept. 13, 2002
Book Report
The Forests of Silence
By Emily Rodda
The book has 7 magic gems. Each gem has a power. The first gem can bring contact with the dead. The main characters are Barda and Leif. Leif is a good studyer. Barda is a good fighter.
I like the book because there is magic. There are monsters. I like it because of the castle.
Sept. 16, 2002
Tangier Island
I finally met Dimitri. He has two butterflies. We played with each other.
There is a lot of cannon fires. There was no cars.
My mom and dad and I went to the butterfly house. There are a lot of butterflies. I felt happy when we got there. There were not very many people. Some of them landed on me.
Sept. 18, 2002
The day was sunny. The waves were hard. They hit at the boat.
Stuff broke in the galley. I got seasick. Molly got seasick.
I felt like it would never end. My mom felt scaired. Brandy felt fine.
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