Sunday, December 27, 2015
Freddy visited Nipomo, CA
Max's bear Freddy visited Dana Adobe in Nipomo CA, a historical house from the 1800s that welcomed weary travelers between Missions and later a stagecoach stop.
Fuzzbit at North Pole, Alaska
Your bear is doing well here in North Pole, Alaska!
She will be on her way to her next destination soon!
Tommy Left Florida And is Headed to NY
Jason's bear Tommy left Florida and flew on an airplane to New York. He took the #7 Subway to Citi Field (Home of the New York Mets), however he says that the Red Sox are still his favorite team!
Flufernuggett in D.C.
Monday, December 21, 2015
Charles Tours Edmonds
Charles got a tour of Edmonds, where he is visiting.
One of his favorite stops was the Edmonds Bookstore.
You can see him taking a rest among the stacks.
Charles and Steve Baier pictured in front of the Boeing plant in Everett, WA
It was a breezy day and Charles had difficulty keeping his cap!
Charles at the Edmonds, WA ferry. The ferry transports passengers between Edmonds and Kingston on the Kitsap Peninsula, which is separated from the mainland by the Puget Sound. In Seattle, the ferry system is the only way to get to the other side of the Sound, and there are many people who commute on the ferry!
Charles at the jetty near the Edmonds ferry. Coastal Washington has had a great deal of rain of late.
One of his favorite stops was the Edmonds Bookstore.
You can see him taking a rest among the stacks.
It was a breezy day and Charles had difficulty keeping his cap!
Charles at the Edmonds, WA ferry. The ferry transports passengers between Edmonds and Kingston on the Kitsap Peninsula, which is separated from the mainland by the Puget Sound. In Seattle, the ferry system is the only way to get to the other side of the Sound, and there are many people who commute on the ferry!
Charles at the jetty near the Edmonds ferry. Coastal Washington has had a great deal of rain of late.
Charles leaves us on Monday. He was wonderful company and we will miss him.
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Jesse is Vacationing in San Francisco
Daniel's bear, Jesse, has been vacationing in San Francisco, CA with Daniel's cousin, David. He loved seeing the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset!
Coconut Learns About Virginia
Coconut has spent the last month in Virginia and she wanted to share some of the things that she has learned before she leaves:
Like Massachusetts, Virginia is a Commonwealth not a state
Six US presidents were born in Virginia including James Madison, the fourth president
James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, VA.
· On May 14, 1607 Captain John Smith landed in Jamestown, VA with approximately 100 people and formed the first permanent English settlement in the New World called the Virginia Company
· The Shenandoah Valley is very beautiful and is home to Shenandoah National Park that includes 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. The 2.190-mile Appalachian Trail starts in Maine and travels through a total of 14 states before ending in Georgia and has over 3 million people walk on part of the trail each year
· The Civil War not the Revolutionary War is important in this area of Virginia. During the summer of 1864 the Union soldiers, lead by General Sheridan, carried out what has been called “The Burning” in the Shenandoah Valley
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Coconut visited the Breneman-Turner Mill the only mill or barn that survived “The Burning”, so, unlike the Topsfield area, Harrisonburg does not have any really old barns because of “The Burning” .
Like Massachusetts, Virginia is a Commonwealth not a state
Six US presidents were born in Virginia including James Madison, the fourth president
James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, VA.
Coconut had her picture taken with the tallest President at 6’4” and the shortest President at 5’4”
· On May 14, 1607 Captain John Smith landed in Jamestown, VA with approximately 100 people and formed the first permanent English settlement in the New World called the Virginia Company
· The Shenandoah Valley is very beautiful and is home to Shenandoah National Park that includes 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. The 2.190-mile Appalachian Trail starts in Maine and travels through a total of 14 states before ending in Georgia and has over 3 million people walk on part of the trail each year
· The Civil War not the Revolutionary War is important in this area of Virginia. During the summer of 1864 the Union soldiers, lead by General Sheridan, carried out what has been called “The Burning” in the Shenandoah Valley
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Coconut visited the Breneman-Turner Mill the only mill or barn that survived “The Burning”, so, unlike the Topsfield area, Harrisonburg does not have any really old barns because of “The Burning” .
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Bruce the Karate Master Visits NYC
Friday, December 18, 2015
Daisy Safely Arrived in Chicago
Here are some photos of Jennifer's bear, Daisy, who has safely arrived in Chicago and has been having lots of fun downtown getting to see all the Christmas decorations on Michigan Ave!
Thanks!
Kaitlin
Thanks!
Kaitlin
Brandon is in Maryland
Dear Matthew,
I am in Frederick, Maryland at Mr. and Mrs. Borsa's house! Did you get my postcard yet? Attached are 3 pictures of me with the new friends I have met at the Borsa house. In the first picture, we all went sledding - do you see the hat that they loaned to me?
Maryland is much closer to Massachusetts than the other two states that I have visited (Hawaii and California). The weather in Frederick is similar to where we live in Massachusetts - there are 4 seasons. There is a cool fall where the leaves turn many beautiful colors like red and orange and yellow, just like at home! The leaves are especially pretty in the low mountains near Frederick that are part of the Appalachian trail. (The Appalachian Trail stretches from Maine to Georgia! People love to hike it.) Winter in Maryland is not as cold and there is not as much snow as in Massachusetts. Sometimes the ponds outdoors get cold enough to ice skate, but not as often as in Massachusetts. In the spring, there are many flowering plants, and some plants that are more common in southern United States can also live here, like magnolia trees. Summers are hot and humid. With all my fur, I wouldn't be happy here!
Frederick is located in the middle of the state of Maryland. Frederick people can drive west and go hiking in the mountains, or drive east and go to the beach and swim in the Atlantic Ocean! About an hour away from Frederick is the Chesapeake Bay, which is a very important waterway for Maryland. The city of Baltimore is on the bay, and shipping has been a very important part of the history of Maryland. Frederick is also known for its role in Civil War history. Several battles were fought here, such as the Battle of the Monocacy. Also the Civil War Museum of Medicine is here.
Speaking of Chesapeake Bay, Maryland is famous for Crabcakes, which are a delicious seafood! The Blue Crab is found in the bay and watermen have been catching them for hundreds of years! Marylanders work hard to protect the Bay because it is so important for fishing and other businesses and recreation. My favorite store in Frederick is called McCutcheon's! They have wonderful apples and make apple cider and apple butter. They also have many other kinds of jams and jellies, but my FAVORITE is their HONEY!! I will see you back in Massachusetts after I finish my United States travels!
Love
Brandon Bear
I am in Frederick, Maryland at Mr. and Mrs. Borsa's house! Did you get my postcard yet? Attached are 3 pictures of me with the new friends I have met at the Borsa house. In the first picture, we all went sledding - do you see the hat that they loaned to me?
In the second picture, we talked about living in Frederick and in the state of Maryland, and in the last picture we were having tea.
Maryland is much closer to Massachusetts than the other two states that I have visited (Hawaii and California). The weather in Frederick is similar to where we live in Massachusetts - there are 4 seasons. There is a cool fall where the leaves turn many beautiful colors like red and orange and yellow, just like at home! The leaves are especially pretty in the low mountains near Frederick that are part of the Appalachian trail. (The Appalachian Trail stretches from Maine to Georgia! People love to hike it.) Winter in Maryland is not as cold and there is not as much snow as in Massachusetts. Sometimes the ponds outdoors get cold enough to ice skate, but not as often as in Massachusetts. In the spring, there are many flowering plants, and some plants that are more common in southern United States can also live here, like magnolia trees. Summers are hot and humid. With all my fur, I wouldn't be happy here!
Frederick is located in the middle of the state of Maryland. Frederick people can drive west and go hiking in the mountains, or drive east and go to the beach and swim in the Atlantic Ocean! About an hour away from Frederick is the Chesapeake Bay, which is a very important waterway for Maryland. The city of Baltimore is on the bay, and shipping has been a very important part of the history of Maryland. Frederick is also known for its role in Civil War history. Several battles were fought here, such as the Battle of the Monocacy. Also the Civil War Museum of Medicine is here.
Speaking of Chesapeake Bay, Maryland is famous for Crabcakes, which are a delicious seafood! The Blue Crab is found in the bay and watermen have been catching them for hundreds of years! Marylanders work hard to protect the Bay because it is so important for fishing and other businesses and recreation. My favorite store in Frederick is called McCutcheon's! They have wonderful apples and make apple cider and apple butter. They also have many other kinds of jams and jellies, but my FAVORITE is their HONEY!! I will see you back in Massachusetts after I finish my United States travels!
Love
Brandon Bear
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
San Diego Had a Visitor
Hi All
Noah's school bear arrived in San Diego, California this weekend. He watched the Patriots win the football game against Houston with us. We look forward to spending time with him and showing him interesting places nearby.
We are looking forward to seeing you all over Christmas.
____
Love
Uncle Bill
Noah's school bear arrived in San Diego, California this weekend. He watched the Patriots win the football game against Houston with us. We look forward to spending time with him and showing him interesting places nearby.
We are looking forward to seeing you all over Christmas.
____
Love
Uncle Bill
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