Let's have a read of The Journal of Captain Rockhopper...
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Club Penguin Books: The Journal of Captain Rockhopper
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...March 7, 2005: Yarr! It's finished! After months of hard work and laboriously late nights. I have finished buildin' my ship! Aye, she's a beauty, hand-crafted from the tip of the crow's nest to the bottom of its hull. I'm callin' here the Migrator, and tomorrow I'm settin' sail for the lands around Club Penguin. Aye. I love Club Penguin, but the sea is callin' out to me. March 8, 2005: Today I said my final farewells to the residents of Club Penguin. Everyone was gathered at the dock to say good-bye... it touched my hear. The Club Penguin Band was tootin' a tremendous tune as I hoisted my sail to head off to parts unknown. Tonight, I can't see a nary a thing except the light of the Lighthouse, shinin' brightly. I look forward to seeing it again when I return in a month...
...March 17, 2005: Blisterin' bowels of the brine! I finally have time to catch my breath! Oh, what a storm. OH... I can't begin to describe! Three days ago, the most fearsome clouds I'd ever laid my eyes on approached from the northeast! The water grew wild, waves walloped and whitened, the wind wailed and whistled through the ship. The sky darkened - I tried to avoid the storm's path, but it galloped over me. It was all...
...I could do to keep the Migrator from sinkin'! Most of my supplies were washed overboard, so I've turned around and set sail for Club Penguin early. I can only hope that such a frightful storm didn't go there after almost sinkin' me. March 29, 2005: Yarr! That blasted storm... it must have blown me off course more than I thought. I haven't yet caught sight of Club Penguin. I'm still goin' where my compass guides me, buy how I wish to see even the bright beam of the Lighthouse once more. April 5, 2005: Land Ahoy! Saw an island to the east, aye, through me scopes. I had hoped it was Club Penguin, but alas, no one was there. It was a small island with scores of clean water and fruit trees. My barrels are full and I won't be goin' hungry or thirsty..
...for many moons... as long as I don't run into another storm, that is. It was a good to put my flippers on flat ground again. I didn't stay for long... my journey to find Club Penguin rolls ever on. April 18, 2005: Yarrr! I am lost. Wherever Club Penguin is. I can't find it! Every evenin' I scan the horizon for the beam of light from the Lighthouse, but I suspect I've sailed too far away to see it. Or worse yet, the luminous Lighthouse itself has been so duly done-in and doubly damaged its light no longer scans these swithering seas. Aye, a mighty mysterious mystery-Still, I carry on. A sailor at sea. I go where the wind takes me. May 17, 2005: Sailed through a shallow area today. As I was gazing into the water. I saw something shiny on the ocean floor...
...so I moored the Migrator and dove in. At the bottom, I found a massive metal box. I tied a rope to its handles, hauled it aboard, and opened it up. Oh! the wonder of it I will never forget! To my fortune I found it filled to the top with, shiver me timbers, watches! Hundred open hundreds of gold wristwatches, all still tickin' away! I put one on and stored the rest in the cargo hold. Wait until the other penguins found out about this!..
...May 20, 2005: What a strange bit o'luck I be havin'! Only a few days since comin' across the copper crate o' chronometers, and a big wooden box floats past my boat! I cast my net, bring the box board, and lo and behold, it's filled with masks and snorkels! A huge container, with the name 'Club Penguin' in the side, full of nothin' but blue masks and snorkels. It must have been a new shipment of supplies for Club Penguin. It's great to see some sign of Club Penguin, even if I can't find the blasted place myself! I put the box in the cargo hold next to the watches. May 27, 2005: Well. I didn't find Club Penguin but I found the island with the fruit trees again. There still is nary a soul on this island, so I've named it Rockhopper Island. Yarrr! I have an island now! Yar-har!...
...June 9, 2005: The Migrator and I have welcomed a new passenger! This morning, on a very foggy day. I found a tiny furry creature. It was floating on a piece of wood in the water, it looked famished. I places it on my shoulder, brought the little fella' aboard, and gave it some food and water. Creature like these have been rumored around Club Penguin...
...before I left three months ago, but I has never actually seen one. It seems to be very happy in the Migrator so far. I have named it Yarr', since it comes to me whenever I say that. August 2, 2006: Frivolous fortune! I have found my logbook again! I can't believe it has been lost for over a year in my own room! I should really keep my room better organized, yar! Yarr and I have had a very good year. We have found a dozen other island, and trunks of treasure, enough to fill the entire ship...
...We've found hats, chairs, tables, shirts, scarves, shoes, and even a few rare keepers. I haven't told the wind about. yar-har! Most of the treasure Yarr and I have found is being stored on Rockhopper Island. We just don't have room for it all on board. Yarr is very happy, and spends most of the time sitting on top of the sail, keepin' a watchful eye out for land and any treasure that it sees floating by. September 25, 2006: I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, but it is a light! There is a light in the distance. Yarr saw it first this evenin', and then I pulled out more telescope and saw it too! It looks much brighter than Club Penguin's Lighthouse, but we've changed course and have set sail straight towards it...
October 1, 2006: My true North! There's not doubt now, it's definitely Club Penguin. I would never forget the frozen face of that icy island. But it does look different through my telescope. Seems to me, there be many more penguins calling Club Penguin home than the morning I left...
October 12, 2006: We land tomorrow! I noticed today as I was scoping out the island that a boat is already moored at the dock. My willy skills will be put to the test as I'm going to land the great Migrator aground at the beach. It's so wonderful to be back, we're going to be opening up the deck of the Migrator for all to see, and of course, will be selling some of the trinkets and treasures we've collected in our travels. Yarr and I have set up a wee booth for other penguins to come and buy me treasures. Yo ho, it's a great day! October 17, 2006: Shiver me timbers, what a crowd o' land-lubbers! Seems like every soul in Club Penguin has been on my ship these last few days...
...O'er a dozen moons have passed since I've been with me own kind, and I'm so happy to be home. Much has changed since I left. I turns out I'm not the only one with these furry pets: it seems Yarr has many different colors of family, yo ho! (Aye, poor Yarr... it's never been around so many penguins before. Took one look at them and hid in the cargo hold.) After visitin' the Lighthouse-I remember posin' for that picture!-I explored the entire island. I won a few games of Sled Racing, had a bite to eat at the Pizza Parlor, and danced Night Club. Sink me! I got on to the dance floor and saw everyone has copied my dance... that little jig be my own invention, me hearties! Arrgh, it's good to be with penguins again...
A kind lass from the local paper wanted to have a chat with me. Aye, me sailor's story will be printed verbatim in valiant vernacular in the Penguin Times in a few short days. I've been consultin' my charts tonight. I'd like to do somethin' extra special for all o' me new friends, but I'll have to sail back to my island to do it. I reckon it'd take me a month to sail to Rockhopper Island, and then another month to get back. That's two months, barrin' any change in the weather, which would bring me back just in time for Christmas. I know the perfect Christmas present, so I'll be settin' sail again on Friday. Aye, it was a short visit, but I'll be droppin' anchor for longer next time! October 27, 2006: By my beard! Night has fallen over these seas. Never in all my sea faring...
...journeys have I seen such a sight! Hundreds and hundreds of silver shafts of light be shinin' above me boat. Aye, I'm awestruck as I sit here 'neath these stars scribbling in me journal. There's just one hitch in all this. Blimey! Without the sun I haven't the foggiest idea how to find Rockhopper Island. All I have are these blasted stars, beautiful though they are. I'm losing precious time. I told me mateys I'd return in two months...
...Another time, maybe. Though I don't suppose such a strange sight will likely happen again during my sailin' days. November 10, 2006: Yarr is as excited as I be about returnin to Rockhopper Island. Since runnin' ashore yesterday. Yarr's hardly been any help. Yo ho ho, what more could I expect, this bein' its old rompin' grounds and all. The last time we pulled up to Rockhopper Island. Yarr showed me its old home, right on this very island. And to think I thought the little fella' was lost the day I found it! Turns out it was just looking for adventure. Yarr and the rest o' its kind are always lookin' for adventure, and I've got just the adventure for them, yarrr! I'm plannin' to bring them back as a Christmas present to anyone who wants to adopt one...
...November 16, 2006: I've been busy these last days getting The Migrator ready for my biggest import yet to Club Penguin. An entire rooms on the lower dock has been turned into a comfortable cozy den for an puffles wantin' to join the adventure, like Yarr did all those months ago. I've also packed some more cargo for my shop. Can't forget about sellin' my wares, now, can I? November 18, 2006: Pushed out to sea today, early. Everyone was tired... blimey, if the sound o' hundred puffles snorin' isn't the the funniest thing I've ever heard! I hope the other penguins like what I'm bringin', yarhar! Can't wait to see their eyes pop out what they get a look at all these fuzzy creatures. I know they love their puffle pets and will make a great home for these red fellas...
...November 25, 2006: Yarr's friends be makin' themselves at home on me ship. A band o' sprogs they be, but quick to listen and do as I say. Still, they like to get into me things now and again, but how can I hold it against them? I'm pleased they be likin' the life of a pirate. December 7, 2006: We'll be pulling into Club Penguin tomorrow. I can't wait to see everyone's faces when they see what I've brought for them! December 19, 2006: Argh, there be a storm brewing and I best be buyin' some time gettin' ahead of the beast lest she rock me riggin'. I'll be leaving Club Penguin early to say ahead of the weather...
...December 27, 2006: I flew like the wind to get ahead o' the storm when I left Club Penguin, but she be relentless in her chase and caught me at last. I ne'er witnessed such woeful winds whippin' waves with such sway. I'm still dizzy! December 28, 2006: Me ship bears the marks of her best work... sails are tattered and torn, the deck floor's been ripped up and the frame took a bit of a beating. But aye, she's still a rock on the water... just movin' a lot slower now. Rockhopper Island is in view, so we'll try land in a few days and I will try to fix the rigggin' before makin' the return journey...
...January 1, 2007: It's always good to be back on me island, and I've managed some makeshift repairs to me vessel. I'll have to wait until I return to Club Penguin to do it right. I wasn't able to do much about the sails now, blimey! No matter what I try, nothing seems to hold. I best be gettin' to me treasure and choosin' what to collect for me hearties back on Club Penguin...
...January 8, 2007: I cast off Rockhopper Island just a week ago. The Migrator sailed strong today. Aye, the temporary repairs seem to be holding. Me ship's sails may be a little tattered, and though she be blowin' slow in the wind we'll make it there's no doubt. January 30, 2007: I couldn't believe what I found in the ocean this week... pink flamingos! I think they'll be perfect for everyone's igloos. I saw the Lighthouse spotlight getting brighter today. It's been glimmer on the horizon for a while. Seein' it grown is a sigh worth seein'! February 8, 2007: I'm sure everyone can see my ship from the Beacon telescope and are probably wonderin' what happened... its shredded sails blowin' in the...
...breeze must be a sight. I'll start repairs straight away when we arrive. It shouldn't take long to get things in tip-top shape. There are plenty of landlubbers always wantin' to help me on me ship, and shiver me timber, the Migrator needs some helpful hands. Yarr's been busy bouncin' all over the sup since he spotted Club Penguin in his sights. We'll be at the Beach by tomorrow. Rest at last! February 23, 2007: Time be flyin' these days. Yarr and I be workin' hand to make a speedy return to Club Penguin. It will be the fastest journey we've made so far. No time to scour the sea for new treasure. I'll have to dip into me stores on Rockhopper Island and replenish the stock on another journey. The Migrator's repairs are holdin' in a grand way. No mishaps in sight...
...just smooth sailin. Her mast by flyin' proudly, catchin' every gust and gale she can, givin' us the extra push we need to make a speedy sail. March 2, 2007: I wonder if me hearties back home have found the little surprise I left them? I'd been savin' that treasure for just the right time, and after all the fun and festivities I was in the mood for sharin' o' bit of my creativity with the lot of landlubbers. I let the bottle drop from me flippers just a short way into me journey. I hope they caught sight of it in the telescope. I know some of those sailors watch sea without ceasing. Will they like me tale of adventure? And me buddy Bambadee. I hope he gets to read it too...
...March 26, 2007: We be sailin' on speedy winds. Yarr and me. Left Club Penguin with the necessary supplies to get me most auspicious project completed. Sure be nice of that cleaning crew to lend me a vacuum cleaner and some other supplies. Avast! I must remember to think them when I return. Yarr be antsy and ready to get started on the work. Yo ho ho, he loves the vacuum cleaner!...
...March 30, 2007: I gutted the cargo hold yesterday. Arrgh! I had no idea there was so much room below deck with the colossal collection of clutter taking up space. Now, there be plenty of pirate plunder piled up high, just waitin' to be purchased. Yarr be a big help, figurin' where all our stuff should be stored I even craftly constructed a treasure tent. I've decided that be where penguins be purchasin' me goods. Yarrrr. I be done after the day's dusty duties and will be restin' diligently tomorrow. April 1, 2007: No more gettting' stuck between boxes on me way to the Captain's Quarters. argh! We made the final changes to the cargo hold today. I can't wait for me hearties back on Club Penguin to see this!...
...They've never been below deck, except of course for me buddy Bambadee. But there be no more unexpected stowaways on me ship now. There be too few places to stow away! April 12, 2007: Settin' sail today. Excited about seeing Club Penguin again and invitin' all me hearties below deck. We're gonna have a right big bask down here. I even decked it out in a few decorations. Yarr is excited as I am I think. He was bouncing on the edge of a barrel of Cream Soda, got a little too excited and accidentally fell in. I don't think he minded much. He almost drinks as much soda as I do. May 4, 2007: Shiver me timbers! What a pirate party! I've never seen the town lookin' so luminous. It was a good break from the sea but I be ready to set sail...
...once more. Gangway Club Penguin! Yarr and I be ready for another adventure! May 16, 2007: Yarr and I be in for a long treasure huntin' journery. There be much of the sea I haven't seen and since the Migrator's sailin' so smooth and strong we be venturin' into uncharted territory. She be settled and in superb spirits. I'm sure she can handle new waters. It's high time I be on the hunt for treasure these penguins never seen...
...June 1, 2007: Ahoy! I be strikin' the jackpot this trip-chartin' new waters be me best idea yet. Found some interestin' treasure for transport to Club Penguin. There be one item I still need a name for. I made em' myself from ood bits o' trinkets and treasure I picked up on different islands. They be lookin' mighty ood, but they're good for a laugh, yar har har! June 8, 2007: Last landin' at Club Penguin, me hearites be askin' for access to me Captain's Quarters. Arrg! They be a curious bunch o' landlubbers. But I be keepin' me room locked for now...
...I be needin' some place to plan me adventures where I won't be disturbed. Plus it be the only secure place on me ship to store me maps and charts. Best get to it - makin' me maps I mean - don't want to be forgettin' this treasure-filled end of the ocean. June 18, 2007: Arrrh! Club Penguin be visible on the horizon once more! Me list o'things I be needin' to get done when I be ashore Club Penguin: -Dinin' on squid and seaweed pizza (I be growin' tired o' me sailor's diet!) - Dancin' a jig - Pirate parade! -Explorin' stuff - Playing tag...
...June 27, 2007: Just as I was preparin' to leave the shore once more. I got a visit from that newspaper reporter from the Penguin Times again. Seems she had a gift for me, an old camera! Yarhar, a fin gift it is, and I'm sure I'll have hollerin' time with that newfangled thingamajig. I'll be putting some pictures in this journal. July 8, 2007: What an ordeal! It took me nearly a fortnight to figure out this blasted camera, but finally I can take some pictures! My first photograph, yarrr!...
...Yarr didn't seem amused with the camera at first... but he god used to it. Club Penguin from the crow's nest of the ship. Yarr keepin a close watch through the telescope...
...A treasure chest floating in the water! Good eye, Yarr! Hauled the treasure chest up... what's inside? Mud. Yarrgh, that stinks. But it's still a sturdy treasure chest, maybe I'll sell it later. I'm sure I'll be having more fun with this camera later!...
...August 4, 2007: I have to sail like the wind this time! I be makin' a special trip to that luminous lighthouse, and there's no time for dilly-dallying with this delightful delivery! Ah, what a surprise I've got for me penguin buddies this time. There's so much to bring that I'll have to bring it in two trips... after all. Yarr and I can only fit so much on the ship at one time! I can't be giving any clue to what is in those boxes, not just yet, but I'm sure that all of me penguins buddies will be gettin' a fair bit of fun out of what's inside. Yarr helping me pack the cargo...
...September 9, 2007: The second load of cargo for my Fall Fair has nearly finished its journey to Club Penguin, and I couldn't be happier! I sure hope me hearties enjoy everything I've planned! If everything goes off without a hitch, the entire island will be transformed by September 21 and the real party will get started, yo ho! Alas. I won't be stickin' around for it. As much as I love a good party, these last few months of travel between Rockhopper Island and Club Penguin have made me terribly tiered, and I haven't been doing very much explorin' at aall as of late. The Migrator and U have been itchin' to chart new waters. But, first things first! I've got some cargo to deliver, yarrrgh!...
...December 25, 2007: Me and Yarr took a brief breather from sailin' today to swap gifts. The little red rascal rounded up enough seashells to do the mast up like a Christmas tree, and we danced a jaunty jig to celebrate. It be a quiet month. I fear. The seas be quite, and not a trace o' treasure to be found. Arr! I not be fond o' droppin' anchor without new swag to sell. Argh! I'll put me extra lifejackets up for a fair price! Yar har! January 13, 2008: At long last, Club Penguin be in our sights again today! We got an early glimpse gazin' at the fireworks fired off for New Years...
...so we toasted to good times with the tankard o' cream soda. We be sailin' on a strong east wind, and should be landin' in a week, Yarr spotted a wee iceberg driftin' in the current, so I took a picture. It makes me a mire nervous, changin' course like it does, so I'm crossin' me flippers it drifts away soon. Last thing we need is a dent in me Migrator! It be a tiny iceberg. I hope the currents won't be bringin' it this way...
...April 28, 2008: Yar har! I never thought I'd get a chance to write in me journal again! Never heard of a book surviving the bitter brine before. Avast! There be a few things in this wide world that can leave an old sea bird like me speechless. But the last three months have certainly come close! Not a day after me last entry, me trusty Migrator ran afoul of the very iceberg I was trying to avoid and sunk. Arrgh! It be me own fault, and I was glad Yarr and I abandoned ship safely. Though the residents of Club Penguin welcomed me to stay. I know I couldn't for long. I had to get back to Rockhopper Island to gather supplies to building a new ship. The trip was quiet, but on the way back to Club Penguin...
...Yarr and I were surprised to see flares lightin' up the horizon. They led us back, true as treasure, and what he waiting for me? Shiver me timbers! The Migrator! Rescued, rebuilt, refurbished and refinished. Ir was a truly touching sight. So, to show me thanks. I'm going to be giving them the key to the Captain's Quarters, and leaving me journal here for them to find it. For now on I'll be keeping track of me adventures with pictures on me notice board. And so I end me journal the same way I began it, with a newly built Migrator waiting for adventure. Me thanks be to everyone. Fair winds! - Rockhopper
The key to the Captain's Quarters
On the final page of the Journal of Captain Rockhopper, penguins can find the key to the Captain's Quarters on the Migrator...
...all penguins can collect this key and can access the Captain's Quarters when Rockhopper's ship (The Migrator) is docked in Club Penguin...
My View
I loved reading The Journal of Captain Rockhopper because it gave me a better idea of the history of Captain Rockhopper and all of the amazing adventures he has been on! I also like that the key to the Captain's Quarters is at the end of the Journal of Captain Rockhopper as it allows penguins to explore a bit more of The Migrator!
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