Ben: How long can a Galapagos tortoise live?
Eric: I will say 150 years.
Ben: Uhm, I kinda forgot what the answer is. We studied them but I forgot the exact number. But I know it’s longer than a regular turtle and a plain tortoise.
Ben: What is the name of the basket I made?
Eric: You made a Quiver Basket.
Ben: Auntie Kiki, is that right? Because I forgot the name. But I’m thinking he’s probably right.
Ben: True or False: are there any baskets made from machine?
Eric: (laughing) You quoted me exactly! I already asked you that question a few days ago!
Ben: How many spokes in a wagon wheel?
Eric: Isn’t it 8?
No. It’s either five or ten.
Eric: Well, that was a good question because I don’t think I ever wondered how many spokes were in a wagon wheel.
(side note: In the middle of asking Eric the next question, we hear my Dad talking into his phone “How many spokes does a wagon wheel have?” And we all looked up at him as he repeated it again and more loudly, “How – many – spokes – does – a – wagon – wheel – have?!”. We all broke out into laughter. Then we heard my Dad say “I have to log on to this website to get the answer? Stupid Siri.”)
(editor’s note: I believe Eric is correct! At least, according to Bing, and if Ben is talking about an old-time wagon wheel.)
Ben: Did getting demolished by me in last night’s “Chopped Cooking Challenge” aggravate you?
Eric: All I have to say to that is that the competition was rigged and that the judge was biased.
My Dad: “Hey, don’t accuse me of being biased. Did his presentation look better than yours or not? Be honest! You have to be honest.
Eric: Yes, I guess it did. But not by much.
My Dad: Not by much? All you did was slice up the Spam and put some coconut on it! It still looked like a slab of Spam! Ben’s ingredients were all mixed together so you no longer could tell it was Spam.
Eric: Well, it looked like a pile of mush to me!
Editor’s Note: Yes, we had a “chopped challenge” last night between Ben and Mr. Basketmaker. Ben had an advantage in that he got to choose the ingredients but Eric wouldn’t know what they were until the challenge started. He chose the following ingredients: Coconut, Mushrooms, White Sticky Rice and Spam. Why Spam? He said he heard of it on TV and knows Eric never tried it before. I tried to tell Ben that he never tried it before either but he didn’t seem to understand that part! LOL.
So which dish do you think was Mr. Basketmaker’s and which was Ben’s? (I’ll post answer later…)
Loved the stories about the Redneck class! Lucky Ben – and I think you and Eric had as much fun as he did. I especially enjoyed Ben’s 5 questions, and roared at the Chopping Challenge part. Thanks for all the posts!
Thanks Eleanor! I have a few more to post. Hope everyone’s not getting bored! But I’m told most want more pics and I have plenty of other activities I did not post!! LOL!
Hi Lynne, Eric and Ben, What a great week you have had! I always loved doing special projects with my nephews (now 19 and 14). It was so much fun seeing the world through their eyes. Great job on the quiver Ben. Hey Eric since both my nephews play string instruments I may need to try that (lol).
Lynne I have loved the blog this week, sure could tell you were inspired every day. Love you guys, take care.
Christy
Hey Christy! Thanks so much! Yes, it was a great week. He was already planning his next trip! LOL. Hope to see you here real soon!!
Lynne, just wanted you to know how much I am enjoying your blog with your nephew. If I had a child Ben’s age I would send you a request for him to stay wIth you and Eric for a week. It is so good for him and all the planning put into his visit before he arrived. And I see a class coming up for a quiver. :=) Tell Ben he did a great job on weaving and hope more is in his future. I would like to be in the classroom when he goes back to school and the teacher asks “Ben what did you do this summer?” He will have quite a story, thanks to you and Eric. Also, tell Ben he can come and cook for me anytime – the kitchen is not my favorite room!!LOL Thanks to you both for making this a wonderful experience for him. Hope to see you both before too long. Hello to ErIc.
Fondly, Gwen Clark
Thanks Gwen! I appreciate your comment so much!! Hopefully he doesn’t forget all this!!