This is Jenny Crye and guess where I am? NOT IT 1812!! The time machine came this morning. This is my first report back home. I am now the CEO of my newspaper company and live in a humongous mansion. Life is pretty good. When I left Britain camp, I had no clue what was coming at me in the future. I was crying so much while I was hugging and kissing every single person in the camp. I am very affectionate. I am pretty sure that due to my hugs and kisses some kids started crying. I now have a limited phone called the Crye, as in ME!!! I can now communicate with the people from the British camp because I sent them the Crye too.
Thank you for sticking with me all the way through. And if you didn't, I say BALONEY BANANAS TO YOU!!!
Jenny Crye
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Post 21
This is Jenny Crye reporting live from 1812. They are bringing out a Treaty called the Treaty of Ghent. I even got to sign it. I asked if I would be famous and they just looked at me. I guess jokes are not invented. Anyway, I chatted up the British later and befriended quite a few. So later that evening, the American kicked me out of the camp and called me traitor. I had nowhere to live and they had taken my barrette pins!! I guess I will have to live life with hair in my face like the tomboys back home. I kind of miss my old roommates that used to let me give them makeovers. However, the British are better!! They made me pot pie and a delicious thing called a flapjack. It tastes awfully like something I have, but I can't put my finger on it. Oh, I just received a text from my boss that he is deceased. I just figured out that 1 year here is 5 years there. They are sending a time machine to pick me up. I apparently now have 3 kids.
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Thank you for watching!!!
Monday, 19 March 2012
Post 20
This is Jenny Crye reporting live from Nova Scotia. I have received instant news that the War of 1812 has ended. Being a 20-year old, I think that it is great that there is no more loud noises and girlfriends can finally have their boyfriends all to themselves. I also feel sort of bad for the army girlfriends because what if their boyfriend got killed or even worse, fell in love with a nurse?? They would have nothing to live for. Anyway, Boo-Hoo for them. I also received word that there is such thing called Treason. It is a terrible thing that you have to do. If you were to do said treason, then you would be said hanged and said killed. Not a very nice way to teach someone a lesson. Just make him do a public speech. Don't they say that is worse than dying?? Well, at least he'll go the right way. Anyway, someone just smudged my lipstick, so I need to go to the bathroom for 10 hours to reapply my 1100 layers all over again!! WAAAHHHH!!
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Post 19
This is Jenny Crye reporting live. It is so disgusting here. I heard some people crying because of the War of 1812. When I was about to hand out breath mints, (apparently they are not invented YET!!) a gunshot rang out. Soldiers came storming into camp and I got on the floor. A girl got down on the floor with me, pulled out a cross and started to pray. I didn't have a cross on hand, so I used my lipstick. As I was halfway up the barrel, the shooting stopped. I thanked the Lipstick God as I got up. I looked around. OK, the first thing that came to mind was:this town is a disaster. I guess I can hire an interior designer, or whatever they use.
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Thank you for watching!!
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Numero 18
Dear Journal
Sorry that I have not written to you in a long time. I now take your pages and put my neatest printing in them. We have received many letters from Papa and how the army is. He said that he has conquered York and Fort George and that he is going to conquer Sackets Harbour next. Then we received another letter from the army that said. Jacques D'Youville is M.I.A.. Mama is crying very hard now, so I have to take care of Louise. She is scared she will not see him again.
Marguerite
Sorry that I have not written to you in a long time. I now take your pages and put my neatest printing in them. We have received many letters from Papa and how the army is. He said that he has conquered York and Fort George and that he is going to conquer Sackets Harbour next. Then we received another letter from the army that said. Jacques D'Youville is M.I.A.. Mama is crying very hard now, so I have to take care of Louise. She is scared she will not see him again.
Marguerite
Post 17
Dear Journal
Papa is still at war. To tell us about the war, a man named Richard Pier point came to our village today. He said that he had become a slave when he was 16. He is dark skinned and he is going to lead troops in a group called the Coloured Corps. He is sixty-eight. He said that he will pray for our men that went to war. Mama cries so much these days that her eyes are red and bloodshot. She has big bags under her eyes. They sometimes bleed because she rubs them. It is hard to take care of us. I am scared that Papa will not come back and Mama will be alone.
Margueruite
Papa is still at war. To tell us about the war, a man named Richard Pier point came to our village today. He said that he had become a slave when he was 16. He is dark skinned and he is going to lead troops in a group called the Coloured Corps. He is sixty-eight. He said that he will pray for our men that went to war. Mama cries so much these days that her eyes are red and bloodshot. She has big bags under her eyes. They sometimes bleed because she rubs them. It is hard to take care of us. I am scared that Papa will not come back and Mama will be alone.
Margueruite
Saturday, 3 March 2012
Numero 16
Dear Journal.
This week was very bad. Papa was sent out to war again. It is a reason that they do not know why he went out, but Mama is crying even harder this time. I think she is worried that he will die in the war. All the women in our camp held a prayer session that le dieu keep their husbands and sons safe. Many of them including Mama started to cry. Mama hardly ever smiles now. I do not know what to do
This week was very bad. Papa was sent out to war again. It is a reason that they do not know why he went out, but Mama is crying even harder this time. I think she is worried that he will die in the war. All the women in our camp held a prayer session that le dieu keep their husbands and sons safe. Many of them including Mama started to cry. Mama hardly ever smiles now. I do not know what to do
Numero 15
Dear Journal
Papa came back with lots of clothing that he had traded. He brought a fur coat for me that had beaver fur on it. He said that he is still with the Hudson's Bay but he will no longer be trading fur. He will be trading agriculture and wood. I am sad that I will not get more fur coats but I am happy because we can make new furniture with the wood.
I know that I do not usually talk about my personal life, but Mama had the baby that I mentioned quite a long time ago. It is a little girl that we named Louise. She has just stopped crying. Mama says that she is her pride and joy but she used to say that to me.
Papa came back with lots of clothing that he had traded. He brought a fur coat for me that had beaver fur on it. He said that he is still with the Hudson's Bay but he will no longer be trading fur. He will be trading agriculture and wood. I am sad that I will not get more fur coats but I am happy because we can make new furniture with the wood.
I know that I do not usually talk about my personal life, but Mama had the baby that I mentioned quite a long time ago. It is a little girl that we named Louise. She has just stopped crying. Mama says that she is her pride and joy but she used to say that to me.
Friday, 24 February 2012
numero 14
Dear Journal
Papa found a job again as a fur trader. He works for a company called the Hudson Bay Company. They are located along Hudson Bay, which is where Papa is right now. I sometimes miss Papa at nights. He sends me letters, saying he has traded for some presents for me. I am very excited because he said in his letters that he is trading with the aboriginals. I am excited because apparently the Aboriginals have very good furs that are very rare here in Nova Scotia
Marguerite D'Youville
Papa found a job again as a fur trader. He works for a company called the Hudson Bay Company. They are located along Hudson Bay, which is where Papa is right now. I sometimes miss Papa at nights. He sends me letters, saying he has traded for some presents for me. I am very excited because he said in his letters that he is trading with the aboriginals. I am excited because apparently the Aboriginals have very good furs that are very rare here in Nova Scotia
Marguerite D'Youville
Numero 13
Dear Journal
This guy who last name is Simcoe came to visit our camp today. He brought along his wife Elizabeth. They are really hoping on making a place called York a new capital. She told me that when she dies, her journals will be famous. I do not think so. She sounds like sort of a snob to me.
Papa is doing better since he came back. The doctor came by and healed all of the wounds. He still shakes due to trauma of the war. I am afraid he will go insane.
Marguerite
This guy who last name is Simcoe came to visit our camp today. He brought along his wife Elizabeth. They are really hoping on making a place called York a new capital. She told me that when she dies, her journals will be famous. I do not think so. She sounds like sort of a snob to me.
Papa is doing better since he came back. The doctor came by and healed all of the wounds. He still shakes due to trauma of the war. I am afraid he will go insane.
Marguerite
Saturday, 18 February 2012
Numero 12
Dear Journal,
Papa is finally home from the War. He had escaped earlier so it took longer time to come back. He has some nasty gashes and bruises. He was shot in several places so Mama has to clean the wounds. There is a man that everyone is talking about called John Graves Simcoe. He was just appointed the first lieutenant governor of Canada. He had led the Queen Rangers in the American Revolution, so that means he is important in our history. I do not know what he is going to do. I hope he leads a good country
Marguerite D'Youville
Papa is finally home from the War. He had escaped earlier so it took longer time to come back. He has some nasty gashes and bruises. He was shot in several places so Mama has to clean the wounds. There is a man that everyone is talking about called John Graves Simcoe. He was just appointed the first lieutenant governor of Canada. He had led the Queen Rangers in the American Revolution, so that means he is important in our history. I do not know what he is going to do. I hope he leads a good country
Marguerite D'Youville
numero 11
Dear Journal,
Papa has still not come back. All the other fathers who live in our area have come home, but not Papa. You know how I mentioned the Constitutional Act before? Well, yesterday some men who were dressed formally came to our camp and started to ask people some questions about the act and what they think about it. They did not come to our family, so I do not know what they are doing.
Marguerite D'Youville
Papa has still not come back. All the other fathers who live in our area have come home, but not Papa. You know how I mentioned the Constitutional Act before? Well, yesterday some men who were dressed formally came to our camp and started to ask people some questions about the act and what they think about it. They did not come to our family, so I do not know what they are doing.
Marguerite D'Youville
Friday, 10 February 2012
Numero 10
Dear Journal,
We have finished our journey and arrived in a place called Nova Scotia. There is this thing that has been going around called the Constitutional Act. They feel that our place has too much democracy, so they created a pledge. I am being taught by another settler with some other girls. He explained the line of government and how it works. It is quite interesting.
Things are getting more and more tense as days go by. Mama is sweating and having pain for every day. Her baby is due quite soon. I have to do everything for her because she can not. She is crying. Papa was supposed to come home from the war, but now we got a message from one of the soldiers who did come home that he is not at base camp. I am very scared that I might not see him again.
Marguerite
We have finished our journey and arrived in a place called Nova Scotia. There is this thing that has been going around called the Constitutional Act. They feel that our place has too much democracy, so they created a pledge. I am being taught by another settler with some other girls. He explained the line of government and how it works. It is quite interesting.
Things are getting more and more tense as days go by. Mama is sweating and having pain for every day. Her baby is due quite soon. I have to do everything for her because she can not. She is crying. Papa was supposed to come home from the war, but now we got a message from one of the soldiers who did come home that he is not at base camp. I am very scared that I might not see him again.
Marguerite
Numero 9
Dear Journal,
Papa is still out at war. Me and Mama are going to move again. Yesterday, Papa had sent a letter that we needed to settle in a new country for a reason that I do not understand. Mama has just packed our station wagon and she is on the verge of tears. I am really scared for Papa and for Mama because she is expecting a child. I am scared because we have just packed the station wagon. Mama could barely control the horse, so I have to control it while she sits in the back.
Marguerite D'youville
Papa is still out at war. Me and Mama are going to move again. Yesterday, Papa had sent a letter that we needed to settle in a new country for a reason that I do not understand. Mama has just packed our station wagon and she is on the verge of tears. I am really scared for Papa and for Mama because she is expecting a child. I am scared because we have just packed the station wagon. Mama could barely control the horse, so I have to control it while she sits in the back.
Marguerite D'youville
Friday, 3 February 2012
Numero 8
Dear Journal
It is now 1812, I am sorry I have not written to you for a long time. Let me let you know what you missed. There is a war going on right now and I am very scared. Papa had to go and serve in the military. I really want him to come back. He went to go serve a man named Napoleon Bonaparte and fight for the mother country of France. He had to travel overseas to reach Britain. The day he left, Mama cried for a long time. I think that she is afraid he is going to die. He has written letters to me every Sunday and always ends the letter with "Ne t'inquiete pas, ma chere, je vais retourner bientot." That is French for "Do not worry my dear, I will return soon." I know he is ok, but I still worry for Papa.
Marguerite D'Youville
It is now 1812, I am sorry I have not written to you for a long time. Let me let you know what you missed. There is a war going on right now and I am very scared. Papa had to go and serve in the military. I really want him to come back. He went to go serve a man named Napoleon Bonaparte and fight for the mother country of France. He had to travel overseas to reach Britain. The day he left, Mama cried for a long time. I think that she is afraid he is going to die. He has written letters to me every Sunday and always ends the letter with "Ne t'inquiete pas, ma chere, je vais retourner bientot." That is French for "Do not worry my dear, I will return soon." I know he is ok, but I still worry for Papa.
Marguerite D'Youville
Numero 7
Dear Journal,
I have met a girl who settled in before us. Her name is Gracie and she is black. She said that she had come from a family of slaves and that her master was very kind to her. However her family became Loyalists like mine when the American Revolution. She said that including her, over 3000 black loyalists came to Nova Scotia. I also met another person when Gracie and I were playing in the woods. He was cutting down trees and invited us to come and watch. His name is Thayendanegea (tha-end-a-nee-gee-) and he looks like he is part of a tribe. He said that he had served for the British in the Seven Years' War. That means that he was a soldier. He was still friends with the British when the American Revolution began.
I have to go now. Mama is calling me.
Marguerite D'Youville
I have met a girl who settled in before us. Her name is Gracie and she is black. She said that she had come from a family of slaves and that her master was very kind to her. However her family became Loyalists like mine when the American Revolution. She said that including her, over 3000 black loyalists came to Nova Scotia. I also met another person when Gracie and I were playing in the woods. He was cutting down trees and invited us to come and watch. His name is Thayendanegea (tha-end-a-nee-gee-) and he looks like he is part of a tribe. He said that he had served for the British in the Seven Years' War. That means that he was a soldier. He was still friends with the British when the American Revolution began.
I have to go now. Mama is calling me.
Marguerite D'Youville
Numero 6
Dear Journal,
We have arrived in Nova Scotia. We are having a very hard time adjusting. Papa is out at the moment cutting down trees so that we can start harvesting crops. He had to cut down more trees just to build our log cabin. Winter is approaching fast and Papa is worrying very much. He is worried that we will not have harvested enough crops to keep us fed for the winter. Papa has just come home now and he has told us that he ran into the British army. He said that the army is going to provide us with food and supplies and teach us some survival skills. I hope that my family and I are okay.
Marguerite D'Youville
We have arrived in Nova Scotia. We are having a very hard time adjusting. Papa is out at the moment cutting down trees so that we can start harvesting crops. He had to cut down more trees just to build our log cabin. Winter is approaching fast and Papa is worrying very much. He is worried that we will not have harvested enough crops to keep us fed for the winter. Papa has just come home now and he has told us that he ran into the British army. He said that the army is going to provide us with food and supplies and teach us some survival skills. I hope that my family and I are okay.
Marguerite D'Youville
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
Journal Numero 5
Dear Journal,
I am so mad at Papa. To make me feel like I am not hurting my best friend, he lied that we are not Loyalists, but we are! I had asked Mama where we were headed and she said a place called Nova Scotia. I asked her why and she said that most Loyalists were there. I said that Papa had told me that we were not Loyalists and she said that we were. That night, I saw hugging Mama and comforting her because she was crying. I wanted to be so mad at him but I knew that he was just trying to keep us safe.
Marguerite
I am so mad at Papa. To make me feel like I am not hurting my best friend, he lied that we are not Loyalists, but we are! I had asked Mama where we were headed and she said a place called Nova Scotia. I asked her why and she said that most Loyalists were there. I said that Papa had told me that we were not Loyalists and she said that we were. That night, I saw hugging Mama and comforting her because she was crying. I wanted to be so mad at him but I knew that he was just trying to keep us safe.
Marguerite
Friday, 20 January 2012
Le Journal de Marguerite Numero 4
Dear Journal,
We have just gotten on the road. Papa bought a wagon for us to travel.He bought two horses named Xavier and Blue. We left last week and we have been on the road for what seems like a long time. My sister Louise and I have to spend many hours grinding corn for meals. It is very hard to sleep because the wagon rattles at night.Home seems like a million miles away.
Marguerite D'Youville
We have just gotten on the road. Papa bought a wagon for us to travel.He bought two horses named Xavier and Blue. We left last week and we have been on the road for what seems like a long time. My sister Louise and I have to spend many hours grinding corn for meals. It is very hard to sleep because the wagon rattles at night.Home seems like a million miles away.
Marguerite D'Youville
Le Journal de Marguerite Numero 3
Hello Journal
Mama has been teaching me english and I can speak very fluently now. My native language is still Francais, but I can speak English now too.
My friend mary is very sad because the loyalists hurt her father by putting him on her mule backwards! They kicked them out of town and now they have to mover away. I am very saddened by this action.
I asked Papa what loyalists were and if we were them. He said that we have to get on the road because it is too dangerous for us her because they can do to him what they did to Mary's Papa. I am very scared what we have to do. I have never left home before.
Marguerite D'Youville
Mama has been teaching me english and I can speak very fluently now. My native language is still Francais, but I can speak English now too.
My friend mary is very sad because the loyalists hurt her father by putting him on her mule backwards! They kicked them out of town and now they have to mover away. I am very saddened by this action.
I asked Papa what loyalists were and if we were them. He said that we have to get on the road because it is too dangerous for us her because they can do to him what they did to Mary's Papa. I am very scared what we have to do. I have never left home before.
Marguerite D'Youville
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Post 2
Chez Journal,
A' la maison, j'etudie l'anglais. Je suis tres bien mainetenant, je pense je va ecrire tout en anglais. dit que nous sommes des loyalistes, mais nous ne sommes pas de les Treize Colonies. Le nuit passe, j'entendu que Mama pleur. Je ne sais pas qu'est que nous va faire. Je suis peur.
Translation:
Dear Journal
At the house, I study english. I am mso good now, I think I will write in english. They think that we are loyalists, even though we are not from the Thirteen Colonies. Last night, I heard Mama crying. I don't know what we are going to do. I'm Scared
Marguerite D'Youville
A' la maison, j'etudie l'anglais. Je suis tres bien mainetenant, je pense je va ecrire tout en anglais. dit que nous sommes des loyalistes, mais nous ne sommes pas de les Treize Colonies. Le nuit passe, j'entendu que Mama pleur. Je ne sais pas qu'est que nous va faire. Je suis peur.
Translation:
Dear Journal
At the house, I study english. I am mso good now, I think I will write in english. They think that we are loyalists, even though we are not from the Thirteen Colonies. Last night, I heard Mama crying. I don't know what we are going to do. I'm Scared
Marguerite D'Youville
Monday, 9 January 2012
Le Journal de Margurite Numèro 1
Chez Journal,
Je suis Marguerite d'Youville. Je suis un petit fille qui vit en Grande Brétagne en l'Amèrique du Nord. Aujourd'hui, le Parliament de Brétagne à dit à les citoyens qu'il doivent payer un impôt pour chaque piéce de papier qu'il utilise. L'argent de l'impôt va aider pour payer les coûts pour defendre le colonie. Aussi, les Treize colonies sont furieux à nous parce-que nous a donné le vallé d'Ohio à Québec et ils a vouloir pour 10 années.Les Treize colonies nous avons invité à cette pays pour discuter ses régimes.
Translation
I am Marguerite D'Youville. I am a little girl who lives in British North America. Today, the British Parliament told the citizens that they had to pay a tax for every piece papaer they used. The money from the taxes will help to pay the cost for defending the colony. As well, the Thirteen Colonies are furious because we gave Ohio valey to Quebec and they had wanted it for 10 years. They invited us to their country to discuss their plans
Marguerite
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