Vacation in South Carolina

During the march break we went to South Carolina. We say lot's of things like: Fort Sumter(where the first shot of the civil war hit.), the Charlston Confederate War Museum, and the aircraft carrier the USS Yorktown. It was deafeningly one of the best vacations I have ever had. So, if you want to go on vacation I recommend South Carolina.

Bird house gourds

Over the last weekend in February we made bird house gourds. They are a certain type of gourds left to dry for a few months. While they are drying they become incredibly light. Then you use a knife and sandpaper to take off all of the skin. You let them sit for a day then you use bleach mixed with water and use a brush to cover the gourd in the mix. the bleach will get it wet, and that will help the skin that is left to come off. :Note do Not let the bleach touch your clothes. Once the are dry from the bleach buy paint that is nice to the birds and paint your gourd. finally drill a hole for the birds and you have yourself a bird house gourd!

work on Moto-Mower

The Moto-Mower has now been taken apart and painted, then put back together. We put in a new battery, a new seat, and a tool box. It is getting to be a really nice tractor to drive around. We are trying to have it completely restored for the Essex County Steam and Gas Engine show in August.

Skiing at Chicopee

Over the Valentines weekend my family and I went to the Chicopee ski hill. The snow was sort of icy because of the rain they had gotten. Chicopee was the only place I could see snow on because they make most of their snow. Over all it was pretty fun despite the snow. If you are looking fore somewhere to ski or snowboard I recommend going to Chicopee. To find out more about Chicopee visit their website at: http://www.skichicopee.com/

Moto-Mower

Over the summer my Papa bought me a 1958 Moto-Mower which is now my pride and joy. It is a small lawn tractor with out the blade. It is a very good tractor to be driving around for fun and enjoyment. I'm sure all children would love to have one of these tractors. Here is a picture of it: