When did Labor Day begin in the USA? – Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children

Posted on September 1, 2013 by If you were here,

Are you celebrating Labor Day this weekend?

Will you go on a picnic? Will you make one last visit to the beach? Or, maybe you are planning to celebrate at home with family and friends and a big BBQ! Whatever you are doing, I hope you are having FUN!

Fourth_of_July_fireworks_behind_the_Washington_Monument,_1986

This fantastic photo was taken on July 4, 1986 at the Washington Monument.
Photo credit: SSGT. LONO KOLLARS – United States Air Force
Wikimedia Commons

Do you know when Labor Day started? It started on September 5, 1882, in New York City. Workers paraded because they wanted fair working conditions. It was a peaceful demonstration, and Labor Day has continued to be celebrated in the United States. It became a national holiday in June of 1894 under President Grover Cleveland, and it is celebrated on the first Monday in September.

Have a great Labor Day, and remember to share what you are doing with friends and relatives who could not celebrate with you, too! You don’t even have to make a trip to the postoffice so why are you waiting? Postcard frames for both young and old are available here: http://www.ifuwerehere.com/market_place/cards.html. And, now, you can send them in the REAL mail directly from your own celebration with your iPhone or other Smartphone!

Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children encourages you to learn more about Labor day here!

It’s FUN! And, it’s EDUCATIONAL, too!

Who will win?

Everyone wins when children learn more about the world around them!

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Thank You:
http://www.britannica.com
http://kids.britannica.com

Britannica and Britannica Online for Kids are excellent resources for information.

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What City Is This? Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children

Posted on August 19, 2013 by If you were here,

“There’s a spotlight inside the Pantheon, Cousin Isabella. No, wait, it’s a hole in the roof which lets the light come in, and it’s huge!”

That’s right, Cousin Adrian. It is called an ‘oculus’ and it was the wonder of ancient Roman engineering. It lights the entire building, and no other oculus in all of ancient R _ m _ came close to it in size!”

“But it’s open, Cousin Isabella! What happens when it rains?”

“Calm down, Cousin Adrian! The oculus has always been open. But, since the floor is slightly curved and the drainpipes underneath the floor still function, the rain just runs off, and no one gets wet feet.”

“What an idea! That’s really cool!”

What city is this? Take a look here!

Then, send a postcard to introduce this famous city to someone else here!

It’s astounding how a short message from grandparents, other relatives or friends can brighten a child’s day…or vice versa. “If u were here, we could do this” or “If you were here, we could do that”! Sent from your own home computer or from your iPhone, your iPad, or other smartphone, postcards geared especially to children and working together with a fun and fact-filled website are educational, too. A burst of information sent to children in the real mail, and suddenly education is FUN for the entire family!

So, whether you’re a sightseeing tourist traveling the world or someone content relaxing at home, Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children makes it easy to realize the teacher in you as you encourage someone to learn more about the world around them. Upload your own photos, and create your own personalized photo postcards, or send one of the ready-made postcards below. Either way, these are real travel postcards sent in the real mail! Children will love getting them…especially from you!

There are lots of virtual travelers out there just waiting for you to start the travel game without any delays!

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Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children’s mini report on the Postal Service

Posted on August 14, 2013 by If you were here,

Stilfehler – Wikimedia Commons

The Egyptians may have been the first ever to have established a postal service in 2,000 BC. WOW! That’s 4,000 years ago! And, China used riders on horses to deliver messages around 1,000 BC. How many years ago was that? That’s correct, 3,000 years!

Back in the early 1860s, the western United States also used horses to help deliver the mail. That mail service was called the Pony Express. Maybe, you have heard of it. It only lasted about a year and a half, but you read about it in many stories about the American West. You can learn more about it here.

What kinds of things do you send in the mail?

It’s astounding how a short message from grandparents, other relatives or friends can brighten a child’s day…or vice versa. “If u were here, we could do this” or “If you were here, we could do that”! Sent from your own home computer or from your iPhone, your iPad, or other smartphone, postcards geared especially to children and working together with a fun and fact-filled website are educational, too. A burst of information sent to children in the real mail, and suddenly education is FUN for the entire family!

There are lots of virtual travelers out there just waiting for you to start the travel game without any delays!

Who will win?

Everyone wins when children learn more about the world around them!

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What I Did on My Summer Vacation….Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children

Posted on August 7, 2013 by If you were here,

Languedoc-Roussillon

in and around Laurens….

Laurens is a quaint, French wine village located in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon, department Hérault. We were enthralled by the picturesque landscapes in every direction….

Village of Bédarieux near Laurens

Nearby Pézenas

The Mediterranean Coast – Agde

Here is a postcard of the castle and clock tower in Laurens. Introduce Laurens in the Languedoc-Roussillon région of France to friends and relatives! To order it, simply click on personalize at the bottom of this page….

Or, upload your own photos and make your own personalized postcards here! Postcard frames are available for both young and old!

Learn more about the Languedoc-Roussillon région of France at Britannica.

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Who will win?

Everyone wins…
when children learn more about the world around them!

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Personalize my postcard of Laurens and send it in the real mail today!

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All photos on this blog were taken by me on my travels unless otherwise indicated.

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Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children Loves the Beach in the Summer!

Posted on July 11, 2013 by If you were here,

Do you Like the Beach? Check out some of these locales for summer fun!

Charleston, South Carolina!

. . . . please don’t leave without visiting Charleston’s beaches and barrier islands where you can go swimming and build awesome sandcastles! And, someone also said that the “fried shrimp” is worth the visit!

Los Angeles, California!

. . . .or just relax on the sand at one of Los Angeles’ many beaches! Wow! There are a lot of things that we could do in Los Angeles!

Norfolk, Virgina!

. . . .We could learn about the sea and much more at Nauticus, too. And, since Norfolk is near the water, we could also have some fun at the beach! At nearby Virginia Beach we could visit the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center

Does that sound like fun to you?

But don’t “wave”

goodbye just yet!

You might want to visit Chicago, Illinois, too!

Of the five Great Lakes,
on which one is Chicago situated?

A.      Lake Superior
B.      Lake Huron
C.      Lake Michigan
D.      Lake Erie
E.      Lake Ontario

The answer is C!
Chicago is situated on
Lake Michigan, the third
largest of the Great Lakes.

Chicago Skyline

Photo donated by Jeanne, Mario,

Mahli and Quinnlin

. . . . Naturally, then, one of Chicago’s most natural attractions is its lakefront and the many parks which line it, and if you were here, we could explore them together!

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Finally! Here is one last question before you go . . . .

The following Great Lakes are listed according to size, but one does not belong? Which one does not belong?

A. Lake Superior; B. Lake Huron; C. Lake Michigan; D. Lake Erie; E. Lake Ontario; F. Lake Inferior.

Help SOMEONE you know learn about these famous places!
Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children wants to help children learn more about the world around them because EVERYONE WINS when that happens! Let’s get the travel game underway!

Remember, that it is now possible to upload your own photos from your iPad, iPhone or Smartphone and send personalized postcards from any beach anywhere! Postcard frames are available for both children and adults here: http://www.ifuwerehere.com/market_place/cards.html.

Scroll down to take a look at some of the ready made cards as well….

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Happy 4th of July from Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children!

Posted on July 4, 2013 by If you were here,

The Liberty Bell has long been linked with freedom and, of course, with the Declaration of Independence.

Let’s visit Philadelphia!

Legend has it, as the story goes, that the Liberty Bell cracked because it was rung so long when independence was declared on July 4th, 1776. Today, historians highly doubt that the Bell actually rang in 1776 because the steeple which housed it in the tower of Independence Hall was in really bad condition. The legend, however, remains to this day! Although no one knows exactly when the Bell cracked for the first time, it is agreed that the final ringing of the Bell was on George Washington’s Birthday in 1846 when it cracked beyond repair.

What will you do on the 4th of July?
Remember to share your photos with a friend or relative at

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Also, remember that you can now send photo postcards directly from your celebration on your iPhone, iPad or other smartphone…just in time for the 4th of July!

Hip Hip Hooray!

Virtually more than you can say on the back of the card!

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Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children travels to Kiel for Kieler Woche

Posted on June 30, 2013 by If you were here,

Rufus

My Picture Book from Kieler Woche
June 26 and June 27, 2013
by Rufus
Heckery Dekkery Dog Traveling Reporter at Large
“I will always dig for the truth and report it back to you”!

The Gorch Fock

June 26, 2013, Kiel – It was a cold and rainy night. But, suddenly, there was a short break from the rain which was just long enough for me, Heckery Dekkery Dog Traveling Reporter at Large, to be walked on the pier. I knew I was a lucky dog to be a part of the 131st Kieler Woche. This year, the world’s largest sailing event would include 5,000 sailors and 3,000,000 visitors from all over the world! No one could confirm the official number of dogs attending the event, but there were some.

It was a cold and rainy night.

The next morning, the wind was blowing hard as I headed for the dock for a day journey on board the MS Nordstern. Yet again, though every once in a while the sun would peek through the clouds, it was pretty stormy!

View from the inside out….

Heckery Dekkery Dog Travel Reporter is proud to know someone aboard this ship!

Heckery Dekkery Dog Traveling Reporter at Large is proud to know someone aboard this BIG grey navy ship!

The Gorch Fock

Built in 1958, this oldest serving ship of the German Navy is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, but it has no power steering! You have to use your muscles to handle both the sail and the steering! Ouch!

http://www.london.diplo.de/Vertretung/london/en/__pr/Embassy__Events/2013/Gorch-Fock.html

Welcome!

There were BIG ships and little ships and many in-between ships. This reporting dog thinks sailing should be a breeze, but the strong wind was making this race a challenge.

May I help you?

Of course, with so many sailors, not everyone could finish first, second or third! Doing your best is always what really matters though, and these sailors were doing their best to finish in good time!

In the meantime, this dog-eared, digging reporter was happy to be warm, dry and well fed on board a nice, dry ship.

Your Heckery Dekkery Dog Traveling Reporter at Large,

Rufus….

On the Road again with Rufus….Heckery Dekkery Dog Traveling Reporter at Large
“I will always dig for the truth and report it back to you”!

“I will always dig for the truth and report it back to you”!

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Send a Postcard just for the FUN of it and Brighten Someone’s Day – Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children

Posted on June 10, 2013 by If you were here,

Have you sent a postcard today?

Just for fun, share some”fun”thing you did recently to brighten someone’s day! Posting your photos online is fast and immediate, but taking a little time to add a personal message and then sending it in the real mail is worth more than words can say….

Schneeballen (snow balls) are culinary specialties of Rothenburg ob der Tauber! They are traditional pastries made of pie crust and then sprinkled with powdered sugar. And, these days, they are sometimes glazed with chocolate, sprinkled with nuts or filled with marzipan, too! Originally, they were served only on special occasions, but now they are readily available in most coffee and pastry shops so that tourists can make their visit a special occasion.

Postcards….The next best thing to being there!

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TO: and FROM: made EASY at Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children!

Posted on June 5, 2013 by If you were here,

TO: and FROM: made EASY!

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Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children likes sending real postcards in the real mail! And, now, Heckery Dekkery Dot will mail cards for you, too!

4 random postcards will be chosen by Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children and will be sent in the real mail to virtual travelers anywhere in the world!
Virtual travelers then learn more about the site featured on the postcard when they visit Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children’s own website geared especially to children at ifuwerehere.com.
The postcards will be mailed to your virtual traveler the first week of January, April, July, and October. When you join today, your mailing will begin in July.
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EVERYONE WINS when that happens!

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Fill in the Blanks! – Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children

Posted on May 31, 2013 by If you were here,

Do you knowWhooo?

We are birds of prey.

We don’t sleep at _ight . . . .
(We are nocturnal.)

We make a rather quiet _light.

We live alike all over the _orld, and. . . .

We all look about the _ame!

And, one neat thing about all of us . . .

our heads can turn far ‘nuf around so

we can see both hin and her (back and forth)

without completely turning _ _ound!

Find out more about us here!

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Much, much more than words can say
on the back of the card!

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If you were here,

When did Labor Day begin in the USA? – Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children

Are you celebrating Labor Day this weekend?

This fantastic photo was taken on July 4, 1986 at the Washington Monument.
Photo credit: SSGT. LONO KOLLARS – United States Air Force
Wikimedia Commons

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