I think I would too!
I didn't know that about it's size. How long was it originally? It's about
30 miles now.


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just me wrote:
Katy: Good for you! We loved Portsmouth. Stayed there twice this
summer. The Wisconsin is a treat to wander about. Rupert Murdocks 230'
sailboat was docked next to it when we were there. Is it still there?
When we left, we went down the Elizabeth to the Dismal Swamp Canal..
Another interesting experience.


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The kids were down this weekend so we decided the grandgirls needed some
historical sightseeing. Went to Portsmouth to show them the lightship
and to drive through Olde Town while Grampa narrated the tour from a
guide book, then took the ferry across to Norfolk to the Museum of Naval
History and to see the Wisconsin. Great display of how boating
transmogrified once the steam engine was invented. the ship models were
wonderful. Too bad the weather was raw and rainy, but we duked it out
and traipsed around anyway...As sailors, we can sit and guffaw all we
want about boats with engines, but when you drive around the shipyards
and see how we transport by water, it gives a whole new meaning to
"motorboat". The girl's also got to see some river barges being pushed
down the Elizabeth by a cute little tug that was obviously owned by
someone who took a lot of pride in her.



No sailboats around at all...moored, anchored, or otherwise. Did you know
the Dismal is only 20% of its' original size? The VA Herpetological
Society invited us to go on a field trip to corral snakes for their
ongoing studies. I think I'll pass on that one...