Dear Beloved Parents,
Half the crew is missing. While we were sailing today we hit a large motor boat wake...a couple campers fell off the boat. Yet, we were having such a great sail that Captain Kate told us to keep going. Later that day, the survivors went to a thrilling museum and enjoyed 5 star dining. Ethan enjoyed a $2,000 bill (he sent it to his parents, of course) while Rachel satisfied herself with the simple caviar, lobster and sea bass plate. Jackie and Veda ate illegal whale...shhhh! Decker ordered the most high-end meal---Philly Cheese Steak. However, he didn't know what it was until he got it. Loie, Veda, Beverly and Sophie continue to enjoy oakum. Also, Kelly devastated a "Fat Daddy" sub while James ate 6 pieces of pizza. Adam and Jose skipped dinner to participate in a lively game of sumo wrestling. Right now we're preparing to swim ten miles. In fact, we're swimming to the exact spot where half the crew fell off.
Love,
The Remaining Children
P.S. Our educator John shaved his beard!
RA notes: Everyone was delighted to devour six large pizzas in fifteen minutes, but I figured some of you folks might enjoy a little more substantive information about what we've been doing. On day six we got up really early in the morning and spent about five hours in transit from Taylor's Island to Soloman's Island. The winds were very strong, and the kids did a fantastic job of using all their sailing know-how to keep the boat going at seven and a half knots. (One knot is approximately 1.3 land miles.) This was faster than we've traveled so far during our voyage, and to give you a further idea of what that means I will just say that the boat's maximum speed is ten knots. We got to Soloman's Island at about three pm and went to a special oyster exhibit and then to an adjoining museum wherein we saw all manner of aquatic life, boat models, pictures of old ships (including the Sigsbee!) and fossil exhibits. After the museums we ate out, then we all played kickball and tie-dyed some t-shirts before battling with the bugs for a while and surrendering in favor of the plastic protection of the tents. This morning we went on a great fossil-hunting expedition around Calvert Cliffs, which was only about a half mile from our camp site. We have just set sail and are preparing for another great day on the bay, and I am trying to curb comments about how sad they are that the boat portion is coming to a close. All the kids are enjoying high praise from captain and crew, and getting along splendidly.
Half the crew is missing. While we were sailing today we hit a large motor boat wake...a couple campers fell off the boat. Yet, we were having such a great sail that Captain Kate told us to keep going. Later that day, the survivors went to a thrilling museum and enjoyed 5 star dining. Ethan enjoyed a $2,000 bill (he sent it to his parents, of course) while Rachel satisfied herself with the simple caviar, lobster and sea bass plate. Jackie and Veda ate illegal whale...shhhh! Decker ordered the most high-end meal---Philly Cheese Steak. However, he didn't know what it was until he got it. Loie, Veda, Beverly and Sophie continue to enjoy oakum. Also, Kelly devastated a "Fat Daddy" sub while James ate 6 pieces of pizza. Adam and Jose skipped dinner to participate in a lively game of sumo wrestling. Right now we're preparing to swim ten miles. In fact, we're swimming to the exact spot where half the crew fell off.
Love,
The Remaining Children
P.S. Our educator John shaved his beard!
RA notes: Everyone was delighted to devour six large pizzas in fifteen minutes, but I figured some of you folks might enjoy a little more substantive information about what we've been doing. On day six we got up really early in the morning and spent about five hours in transit from Taylor's Island to Soloman's Island. The winds were very strong, and the kids did a fantastic job of using all their sailing know-how to keep the boat going at seven and a half knots. (One knot is approximately 1.3 land miles.) This was faster than we've traveled so far during our voyage, and to give you a further idea of what that means I will just say that the boat's maximum speed is ten knots. We got to Soloman's Island at about three pm and went to a special oyster exhibit and then to an adjoining museum wherein we saw all manner of aquatic life, boat models, pictures of old ships (including the Sigsbee!) and fossil exhibits. After the museums we ate out, then we all played kickball and tie-dyed some t-shirts before battling with the bugs for a while and surrendering in favor of the plastic protection of the tents. This morning we went on a great fossil-hunting expedition around Calvert Cliffs, which was only about a half mile from our camp site. We have just set sail and are preparing for another great day on the bay, and I am trying to curb comments about how sad they are that the boat portion is coming to a close. All the kids are enjoying high praise from captain and crew, and getting along splendidly.
4 comments:
Hi Loie, Sophie and the rest of the Sigsbee crew,
It looks and sounds like all is well. The smiles on everyone's faces look like everyone is having a genuinely fantastic experience. The blog really makes it seem like we are there with you all. The pedicures look great: civilization is alive and well even while roughing it.
Love and safe sailing to all,
Loie's mom
We were glad to see that our Rachel packed the polish. Otherwise, you guys would've had to use oakum, and that would not have been Navy-like at all. Thanks to your RA for reassuring us that not all were lost. Beware, Potter madness ashore. Much love from Rachel's parents, brother & Tommy.
Hello, everyone
Great picture, and it is good to hear from you. Miss you very much, Sophie.
Love, Mom and Dad
Dear Ethan & Sigsbee Crew,
We received the bill for dinner today. It was very generous of you to treat the Sigsbee Captain and crew. I'll have you calculate how many lawns you'll need to mow to cover this. :>)
Love to Ethan from Mom & Dad
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