10.09.2006

Uncle Sam's Boat Tour of Alexandria Bay on the Way to Boldt Castle




Dan and Jennifer took us on a boat tour that took a couple of hours. It was a gorgeous ride amongst the millionaires' mansions sitting everywhere,each, for the most part, on their own island. We met some very nice folks from the midwest, whom we hope to further correspond with soon, who are sitting behind Jennifer and Dan in the top left picture. Although it was bright and sunny, it was COLD. I was so glad I took my new jacket with me. This was one of those days, with the wind blowing, that I had the hood over my head, and notice some of the other passengers, do as well.
Half-way through the trip, the tour announcer came and whispered to Cappy that his presence was requested in the wheel-house, so Cappy and the boat pilot had a great time exchanging navigational stories.


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    Best wishes for continued ascendancy,
    Dr. Whoami

    P.S. Here's some blogs that I found
    of interest
    as I negotiated my way
    through cyberspace:


    Every Student
    Religion Comparison
    Around the Well
    Danish Cartoons
    Arabic Cartoons
    Muhammad or Jesus???
    Answering Islam
    Is Jesus God?
    A Short Look At Six World Religions
    God's Word in different languages...
    How to become a Christian
    Who Is Jesus?
    See The Word
    Watch The Jesus Movie
    Spanish Cartoons
    German Cartoons
    Chinese Cartoons
    French Cartoons
    Hindi Cartoons
    Russian Cartoons
    'Thought & Humor'


    Only one of these is amalgamated with me -
    can you determine which one??? Tell me
    sometime what your thoughts are
    about all this:O)

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  2. Dear dr. whoami,
    I don't know what else to say, except it's overwhelming.

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