40-Love to Rhode Island

Hello, Funny One here. Me and my sister went to the cinema to See the movie “Diary of a wimpy kid – Dog Days” again. We’ve seen it four times now! It’s a really funny movie. It’s so funny when Rodrick gets his “man kiss.” Hehehehe!

I heard on the news that there is a storm heading for Louisiana, America. I hope there will be no major damage.

Today’s state is Rhode Island. The picture is of me playing tennis. There is an International Tennis Hall & Fame museum, which explains the entire history of the sport, dating way back to the 12th Century through to today and all of that is chronicled within its 18 galleries. The Museum has more than 20,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, momentous videos and popular memorabilia of tennis champions of the past and the present. The permanent museum has over 16,000 objects. You’ll love it!

I’m hungry now, so I’ll just look up some places to eat in Rhode Island. The La Creperie is the place to find the best crêpes this side of Paris. Enjoy there “all natural and delicious crêpes, smoothies and wraps” in their cafe setting. Mmmmm Crêpes. The Taste of India Restaurant is definitely the place to go if you’re seeking some spiritual enlightenment in the form of a yummy curry and a beer. Mmmmm curry and beer.

As Rhode Island has a water boundary, what are some fun sea stuff? The Biomes Marine Biology Center is New England’s only private marine education facility and the largest aquarium in Rhode Island. It provides hands-on marine biology programs; The Herreshoff Marine Museum borders Narragansett Bay, in Bristol, Rhode Island. It’s one of the nation’s most important historic maritime treasures. They regularly host classic yacht regattas, sponsor symposia on classic yacht design and restoration, and operate an outstanding sailing school for youth and adults; The Museum of Yachting preserves the culture and heritage of yachting. It’s located on one of the most beautiful seaside locations in New England. Yacht to visit!

The Holocaust Education and Resource Center of Rhode Island serves to bear witness to the Holocaust and to honor those who perished. They strive to “reduce the prejudice against all minorities by teaching our community, especially its youth, about the experience of the Jews, and of the suffering of other people because of bigotry.”

Even Cowgirls Ride The Trains

Hello, I’m back! Today’s state is Wyoming. I have drawn myself as a cowgirl. The Cowgirls of the West Museum is an organization that is dedicated to preserving the heritage and the very important role that women played in the taming and settling of the wild, rough & tumble West; The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is where you can learn all about the history of the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and where Western celebration comes alive; Gear up to explore at the Greater Yellowstone region with a stop at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center where “Celebrating the Spirit of the American West” is what they do every day!; The Grand Encampment Museum, another good choice, is located in Encampment, Wyoming. The history is preserved with its collection of over a dozen historical buildings filled with artifacts representing the timber, mining, and agricultural history of the Encampment valley.

The Wyoming Dinosaur Center Complex is a must for those who love discovering old relics! It includes a world-class museum, some dinosaur dig sites, a preparation laboratory and an incredible gift shop; The Cheyenne Depot Museum tells the story of the establishment of Cheyenne during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, the operation of the Union Pacific Railroad and the history of the construction of the Union Pacific Depot; The Wyoming State Museum is an educational, historical and cultural institutions dealing with the natural history of Wyoming and the Wild West. Yee-hah!!!

Cherry Happy To Be A Material Girl

Hello, Funny One here. Today’s state is Michigan. It took me ages to think of something to draw. I hope it’s ok. I wonder if you can tell who it’s supposed to be? Anyways, I’m in the Cherry Hut. The restaurant is like being back in the 1950’s. http://www.cherryhutstore.com/ I’m going to stick with food just now. The Doug Murdick’s Fudge is where you can get delicious fudge in many flavors. The Marshall’s Fudge is another fab place where they sell yummy caramel apples covered in candy. Mmmm candy. I have to put the website up because the candy looks so delicious. Mmmm fudge.  http://www.marshallsfudge.com/  The Ryba’s® Fudge Shops. They have pumpkin fudge. I have to try that! Speaking of food, there are some interesting restaurants in Detroit.  If you love Mexican food, then try The Mexican Village Restaurant where you can get a cocktail called the Papaya Driver (which is basically Papaya juice with either tequila or vodka.) I like the sound of that, but I would have both tequila and vodka in it though! Their menu looks yummy too. But if you don’t like Mexican food you can go to Amici’s Pizza where you can enjoy yummy pizza with a cocktail. Mmmmm pizza and cocktail.

If you love submarines and anything to do with the Navy, then you’ll love these following places: The USS Silversides Submarine Museum includes a wide range of exhibits and displays that focus on the USS Silversides, World War II, the Pearl Harbor attack, submarines, the Cold War, marine technology, and Great Lakes shipping. The museum also features a 72-seat theater that currently features a documentary about U.S. involvement in World War II and the role of U.S. Navy Submarine Service. The Michigan Maritime Museum is also a fantastic place where you can experience the rich maritime heritage of the Great Lakes by visiting Michigan’s most well-known establishment of maritime research, preservation and education. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society was founded in 1978 by a group of divers, some teachers, and educators to begin exploration of historic shipwrecks in eastern Lake Superior, near Whitefish Point in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula. Today this  non-profit organization operates two museum sites on historic properties:  The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Whitefish Point Light Station, Whitefish Point; and the U.S. Weather Bureau Building, Soo Locks Park, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan.

Eagle Eye

Hello, I’m back, yet again. Today’s state is Nevada.  I drew the picture on a new red table and I got crayon all over it. Mom was annoyed with me. But it has been cleaned now.

The picture is of me in the movie “Viva Las Vegas.” What is there to do in Nevada apart from gambling and losing all your money? There’s the Bonnie Springs Ranch, It’s the home of Old Nevada Western Town and the Red Rock Riding Stables. It’s the best in Wild West food, fun and entertainment. You could go on the Cowboy Trail Rides. There are miles of riding trails in a magnificent desert setting, a herd of well-trained horses, and a staff of professional wrangler-guides. The Red Rock Ranch welcomes guests who want to leave the city and the 21st Century behind.

The Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is also worth a look. The Charcoal Ovens are associated with the silver mining ghost town of Ward in Nevada. The charcoal ovens are two miles south of the townsite. The ovens were built in 1876 by itinerant Italian masons who specialized in the ovens. They were known as Carbonari. The charcoal ovens prepared charcoal from locally harvested timber for use in the smelters at Ward, using a lot of bushels of charcoal a day.

The Valley of Fire state park is a fun site to visit. You can take part in popular activities including camping, hiking, picnicking and photography and it is open all year! Sweet!

Why not visit the Grand Canyon? Go on the Grand Canyon Skywalk. It’s a glass bridge that is  suspended 4,000 feet over the Grand Canyon. To the left of it is the Colorado River and to the right is the silhouette of an eagle carved out in Grand Canyon wall. Take the walk and feel like an eagle as it flies through the canyon.  Take the walk on the Grand Canyon Skywalk if you’re brave enough!  If that’s too scary, you could just get a helicopter flight over it.

There are a few museums to visit, including The Nevada State Railroad Museum that preserves the railroad heritage of Nevada, including locomotives and cars of the famous Virginia & Truckee Railroad and other railroads of the Silver State. Many of them were bought from Hollywood studios where they were made famous in movies and television shows. Among 65 locomotives and cars in the collection, 40 of them were built before 1900, and 31 pieces that operated on the V & T Railroad. The Atomic Testing Museum is another intriguing place. There is an exhibit about Area 51. Area 51: Myth or Reality. Learn about the most secret place in all America. The first ever exhibit on Area 51 is being developed with the help of the very people who actually worked there. The exhibit will explore the real truth, the real programs and address the secrecy that surrounds the base at Groom Lake.  Ok, I’ll leave it there for now.