July 17, 2012
My Favorite Place on the Boat
I’m back! It’s been so long since I’ve written on my blog. You are probably wondering how, on a boat with so little space, my siblings and I have found so many things to do.
game time while under way
First of all, we have a medium-sized game cabinet. In it you will find an iPad, three DSi XL’s, and my recorder and music book. We have several card games, such as Sleeping Queens (Reese’s favorite), Frog Juice (my favorite), Loot (Porter’s favorite), Spot It, and a small deck of playing cards the size of a matchbook. We also have travel-sized games, like chess, Sorry, Bananagrams, Yikers, and Scrabble, not to mention the fifty games we have on the iPad. We also have water balloons, a knot-tying kit, and six empty bottles. You might wonder what the empty bottles are for.
My friend Caylin and her family got us six empty bottles with paper. We can write messages on the paper, put them in the bottle, and push them out to sea. We plan to do the first one in Maine, since that is the farthest north we plan to go.
working on my math workbook
In Reese’s cabin, we have tons of books. Actually, two kinds of books. One kind is for reading for fun. So far on our trip I have read two Hardy Boys books (#19 and #20) and am now reading Teach’s Light by Nell Wise Wechter. Teach’s Light is a tale about Blackbeard, the pirate. Another kind is for school, including Math workbooks, a Student Reference Book, our spelling lists, Phonics and Handwriting workbooks, and my Social Studies textbook. Right now, we are working on our Math workbooks, even though it is summer. We haven’t really gotten to the others yet. Also in Reese’s room, we have a bin of craft supplies and school supplies.
Reading the Hardy Boys in our hammock
We’re usually outdoors and we have lots of things to play with. Some of them are a stand-up paddle board (which already broke, but we are waiting for a new one), water guns, an inflatable kayak, a hammock that hangs from the boom, and SCUBA diving equipment. I tried the stand-up paddle board. It was a little hard at first, but after I practiced for awhile, I got the hang of it. I was using the water guns when I tried the stand-up paddle board. They are really cool and they can shoot over 45 feet.
I tried the inflatable kayak only twice. I really enjoyed that. I tried the hammock when I was reading. It’s really fun and when you angle it, the wind washes over you, which feels really good. I have never tried my SCUBA diving equipment because I am not yet fully certified. Once I get certified, you can bet I’ll be in the water every day!
Now you know that if you come for a visit someday, you’ll have lots to do! In my next blog post I will talk about sailing our boat.
Bryson, it’s great to hear all the great things going on on your trip. Sure sounds like you are keeping busy and having fun trying out all you new equipment.How is the teacher ? Does the homework assignment cut much into your hammock time ? I love the pants you are wearing in one of the photos. xoxo to Mom, Dad, Reese, Porter, and yourself, of course. Keep on BLOGGIN….we love hearing from you. xoxo Mema
Hi Bryson – way to go! I enjoyed reading your account of what you’re doing at sea.
Hi Bryson- it was wonderful to read your blog! Sounds like you and your family are well on your way to your very own adventure. I am so happy that you are documenting your experiences on your fantastic voyage.
I too loved reading Teach’s Light. How appropriate being it is about Blackbeard at Ocracoke Island, NC!
Keep blogging and reading, of course, what a perfect setting for both!
Please give my best to your family!
Love,
Mrs. Walsh
Hi Bryson. . I can tell by the pictures that you are having the time of your life. I love the message in a bottle idea. That is so cool. Have fun scuba diving. It is an awesome experience…to behave like a fish in the water. I am enjoying reading the posts. Thanks for sharing. Mrs. Mentes
Hi, Bryson! I really enjoyed reading your blog! We are so happy that you are having such an amazing experience. I look forward to hearing more!! Lots of love to you all,
Tante Betsy
Hi Bryson! I just read your post to Rowan and Hazel we are all glad you are having fun. Rowan wanted to tell you that he likes to read too, we just finished “From the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler”. He liked it and thinks you, Reese and Porter would like it too. Hazel is excited for you to scuba dive, she loves the ocean, today we read “Life in the Ocean” it’s the story of oceanographer Sylvia Earle, R and Z are excited for you to be able to see inside the ocean, they think that is really cool. Me too! Have fun!! Hi to everyone :) Love, Aunt Tara
Hi Conway Family,
It was wonderful meeting you all on our trip to Fisherman’s Wharf at Boothbay Harbor, Maine this year. I’m excited to have my computer classes at Dedham High follow your adventures and sailing journey. From your web site and blog, it sounds like you’ve got off to a great start. I look forward to reading more about your travels from my home in Braintree, Massachusetts. Remember… “Red sky by morning,sailor take warning.Red sky at night, sailor’s delight.” May your travels be delightful and your adventures memoriable.
Smooth sailing,
Rosemary Simmons
Hi Bryson!! I’m so glad to hear that your trip is going well! I wanted to wish you the best birthday ever; I’m sure it’ll be fun to spend your birthday in the ocean!! I hope your trip goes well and I look forward to hearing from you soon! Say hi to Reese, Porter, and your parents for me. Thanks!!
Have fun on the rest of your trip,
Anna *<:-)