Young Yachtsman Mugs

Upper class child with toy cruise ship.

"Look Mommy, hat!"

"I think I've figured out why we can't find the marina."

Boy bringing home an octopus in a fish bowl.

"Would you like some wings?"

Boat wedding.

Only a penny! A sensible and ingenious toy for children.

'My 'What I Did Over The Weekend' report is about my hunting a 17,000 pound moose, deep inside Canada.Some or all of this report has been fictionalized for dramatic purposes.'

October 11, 2009: History is made when 8-year-old Tommy Wurtner becomes the first child to enter space.

Biggles has a more staid adventure.

"Someday you'll see my work in the employee break room at the Met."

Kids with Fish Balloons

I need to set upmy own company.

Boy with bat using toaster to launch bread for him to practise hitting

Remote controlled car on a boat.

"Gracie, what does a little girl like you wish for? I mean, besides being a doctor, a motivational speaker, a great parent and becoming president?"

"The old tricks, young fellow, have served me well."

Gone Bookkeepin'

"Viola player coming through!"

'I know he followed you home but you can't keep him.'

Mistaken baby ducks.

"Everybody comfortable? Got what they want? Know their place?"

Education and Apprenticeships

'I told my wife she had to choose between me and that precious boat of her's. She called my bluff. Can I sleep on your couch?'

"Yeah, I have a GPS, but I have no idea where 120 degrees longitude and 80 degrees latitude is."

A large yacht carries a small wood house.

"Why did I start the story with 'Twice upon a time?' Because it's a sequel."

'You must all promise never to divulge what you are about to see.'

"People will pay anything to get away from it all. These babies don't even have WiFi on them."

'If we took the boat out, it might get dirty or scratched. Can't we sit here for the next several hours and talk about why you accused me of being paranoid?'

Synchronized Diving: 10 & under division.

The Imperfect Storm

Childhood

"Are there any extra crew on board? He still looks hungry."

"You have to practice because if the Devil challenges you to a fiddle contest and wins, he gets your soul."