Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe is a creative playset that allows children to create their own Play-Doh ice cream sundaes. It comes with a variety of tools and molds that help children make realistic-looking ice cream cones, sundaes, and toppings. The playset includes a pretend ice cream dispenser that can be filled with different colors of Play-Doh to create swirls of ice cream. Children can use the dispenser to make soft-serve ice cream cones and top them with colorful Play-Doh sprinkles. The set also comes with a variety of molds that can be used to create different ice cream flavors, such as chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. Children can also make Play-Doh waffle cones and bowls to serve their creations in.
1. Water Witch. The third USS Water Witch was a wooden-hulled, sidewheel gunboat in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. (Submitted on March 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
This expedition -- 15 officers and 117 men, in 7 boats -- arrived at Beaulieu Battery via Skidaway Narrows late on June 1st, only to find that Water Witch was cruising in St. When the Civil War broke out, she was initially assigned to blockading service with the Gulf Blockading Squadron, but eventually was transferred to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron.
Children can also make Play-Doh waffle cones and bowls to serve their creations in. The Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe encourages children to use their imagination and creativity to make their own unique ice cream creations. They can experiment with different colors and flavors of Play-Doh to create their favorite ice cream combinations.
U S Navy ship Water Witch
The USS Water Witch was a sidewheel steam gunboat (150’ in length; 378 tons). Commissioned into the U.S. Navy in 1851, she spent her early years conducting surveys in South America. When the Civil War broke out, she was initially assigned to blockading service with the Gulf Blockading Squadron, but eventually was transferred to the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. She spent some time in the Florida theatre, participating in forays up the St. Johns River, and then served on the blockade of the Georgia coast.
In May 1864, Flag Officer William Hunter, commander of the C.S. Navy Savannah River Squadron, issued orders to First Lt. Thomas Pelot to assemble a raiding force to capture a Union gunboat stationed at the mouth of the Little Ogeechee River. On 31 May, Pelot set out with a force of 117 men and 14 officers recruited from various ships in the squadron. When they arrived at Beaulieu Battery late that evening, they found that the Water Witch, their target, had weighed anchor to take up station in St. Catherine’s Sound, to the south. Pelot did not let this dissuade him. He sent out scouts to scan the coast for the enemy gunboat, which returned to the station in Ossabaw Sound off the Little Ogeechee River the morning of 1 June. Having located their target, the CSN raiding party set out late in the evening of 2 June. They were guided by Moses Dallas, a free black pilot who had rendered outstanding service to the Confederate Navy for over two years. His knowledge of the local waters on the southeast Georgia coast was unmatched.
The Water Witch was commanded by Lt. Commander Austin Pendergrast. In one of those all-too-common twists of fate one encounters in war, Pendergrast and Pelot were classmates in the U.S. Naval academy and were shipmates as Midshipmen on the USS Independence. The night of 2 June was foggy and rainy. Pendergrast had set a deck watch to guard against a raid; the officer of the deck that night was Acting Master’s Mate Eugene Parsons. He spotted some of the approaching CSN boats and hailed them. At first the Confederates replied “Contraband,” but after repeated hails Pelot yelled “Rebels, d____ you!” Confederate seamen and officers swarmed onto the deck. Parsons spun the ship’s battle rattle as a warning, but apparently for too short a time to sound the alarm. The officers and crew of the Water Witch were awakened by the sound of gunfire and shouting on deck. The Union gunboat’s officers put up a gallant defense, but oddly, most of the crew cowered below decks, along with the engineering division. Lt. Pelot was killed in the initial rush onto the ship, and command of the CSN raiders then went to Lt. Joseph Price. Their guide, Moses Dallas, was also killed by a pistol shot from Parsons in the initial rush on the Union ship.
The Union men eventually succumbed to wounds and the overwhelming numbers of the CSN raiders, the battle for the ship lasting about 20 minutes. One of the few Union bluejackets who did attempt to help the officers defend the ship was Landsman Jeremiah Sills, an African American seaman who is said to have stationed himself at the doorway to the ship’s arms locker and kept coming out with loaded pistols which he fired at the CSN raiders. The Confederates suffered 6 dead and 17 wounded, the Union 2 dead and 14 wounded. Pendergrast was wounded but survived. He was subsequently court-martialed and found guilty of “culpable inefficiency in the discharge of duty.” The victorious Confederates steamed up the Vernon River with the ship, towards Savannah, hoping to convert her to a C.S. Navy gunboat. They never had the chance to do this and the ship was sunk at her moorings in December 1864 as Union Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman and his men closed in on Savannah.
Today, you can board and tour a full-size replica of the USS/CSS Water Witch at the Port Columbus National Museum of Civil War Naval History in Columbus, Georgia.
| USS/CSS Water Witch at the Port Columbus Civil War Naval Museum. Author's photo. |
The Water Witch was commanded by Lt. Commander Austin Pendergrast. In one of those all-too-common twists of fate one encounters in war, Pendergrast and Pelot were classmates in the U.S. Naval academy and were shipmates as Midshipmen on the USS Independence. The night of 2 June was foggy and rainy. Pendergrast had set a deck watch to guard against a raid; the officer of the deck that night was Acting Master’s Mate Eugene Parsons. He spotted some of the approaching CSN boats and hailed them. At first the Confederates replied “Contraband,” but after repeated hails Pelot yelled “Rebels, d____ you!” Confederate seamen and officers swarmed onto the deck. Parsons spun the ship’s battle rattle as a warning, but apparently for too short a time to sound the alarm. The officers and crew of the Water Witch were awakened by the sound of gunfire and shouting on deck. The Union gunboat’s officers put up a gallant defense, but oddly, most of the crew cowered below decks, along with the engineering division. Lt. Pelot was killed in the initial rush onto the ship, and command of the CSN raiders then went to Lt. Joseph Price. Their guide, Moses Dallas, was also killed by a pistol shot from Parsons in the initial rush on the Union ship.
In addition to being a fun and creative activity, the Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe also helps develop children's fine motor skills as they manipulate the Play-Doh and use the tools and molds. It also encourages social interaction and sharing, as children can take turns serving each other their Play-Doh ice cream creations. Overall, Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe is a popular playset that provides hours of creative and imaginative play for children. It allows them to create their own ice cream sundaes and explore different flavors and toppings, making it a favorite among young ice cream lovers..
Reviews for "Unlocking Your Imagination with Play Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe"
1. Sarah - 2/5 - I was quite disappointed with the Play Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe. The ice cream maker was messy and hard to use. The ice cream wouldn't come out smoothly and the toppings were difficult to attach. The set also didn't come with many colors of Play Doh, so I quickly ran out and couldn't make much ice cream. Overall, this toy didn't live up to my expectations and I wouldn't recommend it.
2. Mike - 3/5 - The Play Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe was a fun concept, but it didn't work as well as I had hoped. The ice cream maker often got clogged and it was frustrating to have to constantly clean it out. The final product also didn't look as good as it did on the box – the play doh came out looking more chunky and messy than smooth and swirled. Overall, it was an okay toy, but I probably wouldn't buy it again.
3. Emily - 2/5 - I was not impressed with the Play Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe. It was difficult to assemble and the instructions were confusing. The ice cream didn't come out looking like the pictures and the handle of the ice cream maker was flimsy and broke easily. I also found it frustrating that the play doh would dry out quickly and I had to constantly replace it. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this toy as it was not worth the money and didn't provide much entertainment.