Blackie's Grand Adventure

Blackie's Grand Adventure in Mequon, WI

Here is Blackie's account of his visit;

I had an "Awesome" time at Donges Bay School, in Mequon, Wisconsin. The kids all call Suzette, "Mrs. G.T.. It took me awhile to get used to the name, but I even got into calling her that too! The kids at Donges Bay are great!! Mrs. G-T.'s fifth grade students were the best hosts!! They took me around to most of their classes: Science, Social Studies, Gym, First Grade Pals, and Library Skills. Their favorite activities seem to be eating, recess, eating, and more eating! It seemed that every time I turned around, they were having a snack, eating lunch, or enjoying the celebration "snack" of Kodi Bear ice cream bars (in my honor, if you couldn't have guessed!).

Here is a picture of my friend Casey sharing one of his delicious treats with me at snack time. Tracy was showing me around the playground and teaching me how to play 4 - Square. It's a strange game... bounce the ball and try to get another human out by slamming the ball in their square. I would prefer a good competition of fish catching!

Since the fifth graders were so kind to share with me some of their school day, I made a special request of Mrs. G.T. I asked her if Hoppity, T.I. (Teeny Inch) and I could teach the kids a little geography lesson. She agreed and we worked very hard to identify all of the sites that I have visited since March. They should be very proud of themselves!! I was impressed by their great behaviour and their fantastic knowledge!

Here's a picture of my Geography Lesson - I am at the top of the map!!

The fifth graders also introduced me to their Mrs. Sullivan's first grade class. The fifth graders and the first graders get together every other week to do special projects. I cannot believe the size difference between them; much to my delight and surprise, the first graders were as polite and thoughtful as the fifth graders. Many of my new friends brought my cousins with them.

Here is a picture of a few of my cousins:

I had a "Bear-y" great day at Donges Bay School. At the end of the day, the entire school waved good-bye to me. That picture is still being developed and I am as anxious to see it as they are!

I am looking forward to getting back to Mrs. G-T's home for my meal of fresh perch and walleye. Wow! kids have a lot of energy, are filled with enthusiasm, and are truly a wonderful group of "humans! Mrs. G-T said that she is tired too.. and to tell you the truth, I understand why!

Thank you Donges Bay for a great day!!
Love,
Blackie

Blackie is looking at Mary Beth's Beanie Mom site where "Mrs. G.T".
(nick name supplied by the kids) first found out about
Blackie's Grand Adventure
The entire Donges Bay student body (520 beautiful kids)
gather to welcome Blackie to their school in Mequon, WI
 
Blackie hanging out at Bradford Beach and visiting one of his cousins
Blackie contemplating life at the lake front
Blackie attends Arabian Fest at the Lake Front
Blackie takes time out for a
"Kafka" treat at the Arabian Fest
Suzette(Blackie's host) at the
Beanie Show at American Serb Hall
Blackie's first night in Milwaukee, WI with his host son
What a great place to rest with friends!

News from Boston

hiyas!

Ok, great! We'll mail him out first thing tomorrow morning! (Tuesday)

Blackie had loads of fun visiting Boston. First, we went to Quincy Market and Fanueil Hall. He had his picture taken in the Great Hall. At lunchtime, we got lobsters for lunch! Blackie didn't know if he wanted to eat something that was staring at him, but I showed him how to eat it, and he found it very good!

Next we went to The King's Chapel on Tremont Street. We had lots of funsitting in the pews, and a guide that we talked to said it's really neat that Blackie was doing all of this, and said to send him a copy of Blackie in the chapel. Next, we went to Boston Public Garden, where we rode the swan boats and sat on the bronze statues of ducks, which are there because of the story "Make Way for Ducklings", which took place in Boston. Last, we went to the Museum of Science in Boston, where we shopped till we dropped in the gift shop, and glanced at the huge Omni theater and the Planetarium.

When we got back, Blackie took a long nap! Blackie says to tell you he misses you all, and I just want to say that as soon as I get the pictures devloped, I'm sending them directly to the center!

~Jessica

Blackie had a great time in Virginia Beach, Virginia with the Lyth family

Blackie had a lot of friends to play with at the Lyth home