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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-11-03....Lighthouses
dansangel

Posted on 06/11/2003 1:27:11 AM PDT by dansangel



A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay, or a profile of another FReeper.
On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY
If you have a suggestion, or an idea, or if there's a FReeper you would like to see featured, please drop one of us a note in FR mail.
We're having fun and hope you are!

~ Billie, dansangel, dutchess, Mama_Bear










There is something inherently romantic about lighthouses. Whether it is the folk tales that often accompany the lighthouse or just the majestic beauty of the tower standing watch over the ocean's sailors, the appeal that these silent giants have is widespread and deep. There are many organizations throughout the United States that have taken on the task of preserving and protecting these beautiful monuments so that generations to come may enjoy them.



.45MAN and I decided several years back that we would pick the destination of our yearly vacations based on whether or not a lighthouse was nearby that we could visit. In October of 2000, we embarked on the first of what was to become an annual event by selecting Savannah, GA as our vacation spot. Nearby is the Tybee Island Lighthouse.


Lighthouse at Tybee Island, GA


From The Tybee Lighthouse Website:

"Ordered by General James Oglethorpe, Governor of the 13th colony, in 1732, the Tybee Island Light Station has been guiding mariners safe entrance into the Savannah River for over 270 years. The Tybee Island Light Station is one of America's most intact having all of its historic support buildings on its five-acre site. Rebuilt several times the current lightstation displays its 1916 day mark with 178 stairs and a First Order Fresnel lens (nine feet tall)."



The following year, October 2001, we decided on Beaufort, S.C. as our vacation destination. We stayed in a lovely bed and breakfast called "The Rhett House" in the historic area of Beaufort. Nearby is the home of another wonderful, non-working yet completely preserved lighthouse known as The Hunting Island Lighthouse.


Lighthouse at Hunting Island, SC


From The Hunting Island Lighthouse Website:

"The historic Hunting Island lighthouse was originally constructed in 1859 and rebuilt in 1875 after is was destroyed during the Civil War. This is the only lighthouse in the state of South Carolina open to the public. From the top platform, for those who are adventurous enough to climb the spiral staircase, one can get a birds eye view of the Atlantic Ocean, the park and surrounding marshes from about 132 feet above the ground. The park collects a 50¢ fee to climb the 167 steps in the lighthouse, but the view is definitely worth it. The Hunting Island lighthouse provided safe passage for ships until it was deactivated in June of 1933."



Finally, in October of last year, we were privileged to visit St. Simons Island. It's beauty and serenity was so wonderful that we hope to be able to visit again. The St. Simons Lighthouse proved to be the smallest of those we have visited, but what it lacked in height, it made up in elegance.


Lighthouse at St. Simons Island, GA


dansangel shooting a picture of .45MAN shooting a picture
(via telephoto lens) of dansangel atop the lighthouse!


Front view of Lighthouse at St. Simons Island, GA


From The St. Simons Lighthouse Website:

"The first St. Simons Lighthouse was constructed in 1807 by James Gould on Couper's Point. The present lighthouse was reconstructed in 1872 on the same site to replace the original which was destroyed by retreating Confederate forces in 1862. The U.S. Government ordered the construction of a second lighthouse that was placed west of the first. The 104-foot tower, which has a 129 step cast iron spiral staircase and an adjacent keeper's house, were designed by one of Georgia's most noted architects, Charles Cluskey."



So many lighthouses, so little time! What will this year bring for a lighthouse visit? That decision hasn't been made yet, but there are many possibilities. It's comforting to know that so many of these grand structures still exist, some even still in use, for us and others like us to enjoy.

If you wish to learn more about lighthouses, the following Website is a gateway to the many sites available on the Internet offering photos and descriptions:

The Lighthouse Depot Explorer

Enjoy!







THIS WEEK'S THREADS

06-09-03 Military Monday
06-10-03 FReeper Pets - Smokie and Sylvie

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping'
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Thanks, Mixer!

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God Bless Our Military



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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Dansangel; Dutchess; Mama_Bear; and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.
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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.
Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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OhioWfan........................son
mystery-ak..........son, husband
Gogrammy................grandson
Inspectorette...................son
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
anniegetyourgun...........nephew
Pippin....niece,nephew,loved one
Doug from Upland......son-in-law
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater..........cousin
WaterDragon..son-in-law,grandson
BeforeISleep...................son
Warrior Nurse...........active duty
SK1 Thurman...........active duty
David Osborne.........active duty
fc2tomschermuly......active duty
bkwells..................active duty
LadyX....................grandson
LongCut..................active duty
Trish.......................active duty
The Mayor................niece
fawn796..................nephew


Maigrey................cousin
ladtx....................2 sons
Mama_Bear...........nephew
gator girl............husband
severa................husband
MozartLover...........nephew
LBGA........................son
SpookBrat...........nephew
Himyar.....................son
boxerblues............2 sons
the piper...................son
sheeza...............husband
kemathen7...........husband
Diver Dave................niece
deadhead................cousin
JimRobinson.....2 nephews
Armymarinemom.....3 sons
Consort...........2 daughters
Darheel..................niece
dixie sass.............nephew
BeAllYouCanBe.........son
AgThorn.............2 sons
kneezles...........son
MozartLover...........son
homeschool mama......nephew




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KEYWORDS: freepers; fun; lighthouses; military; patriotic; surprises; veterans
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To: Aeronaut
Thank you for the photo. I saw a documentary about it that gave me goose bumps!
101 posted on 06/11/2003 10:44:38 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it or LEAVE it!)
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To: Aeronaut
That is a stunning painting! Kincade's talent for using light in his work lends itself so beautifully for painting lighthouses!
102 posted on 06/11/2003 10:46:30 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it or LEAVE it!)
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To: dansangel
I might be wrong but for some reason I'm thinking it's a lighthouse in France. Maybe on the northern coast? I would think it's automated now but way back when I would imagine there was an actual person keeping the light. I can't imagine trying to take a boat there and back to bring in provisions. Much less being in a boat that needed to follow that lighthouse. Whew!
103 posted on 06/11/2003 10:47:18 AM PDT by iceskater
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To: Mama_Bear
Hi, (((Lori)))!

You have mail!

Did you get it?

104 posted on 06/11/2003 10:48:32 AM PDT by Pippin ( Bush in '04)
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To: Mama_Bear
(((((((((Mama_Bear)))))))))

Thank you for sharing that photo with us. I'm sure that you and JK have *tons* of wonderful photo memories from your trip!

That lighthouse reminds me of a peppermint! LOL! Welcome back! :-)
105 posted on 06/11/2003 10:49:27 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it or LEAVE it!)
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To: iceskater
I'm not sure, but I *think* it's called Portis Head. Can't do the research now because I'm at w-o-r-k (ugh!). Which reminds me, I'd better get back.... :-(
106 posted on 06/11/2003 10:50:57 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it or LEAVE it!)
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To: jkphoto
PING!! Did you see the lighthouse I posted on #100? That's the one we saw last week. I'm sure you got better shots of it, maybe you could post one of yours? I know you are pressed for time, so, if you want, send it to me for resizing and I'll post it.

(((((((((((((((((jk)))))))))))))))))))

107 posted on 06/11/2003 10:58:32 AM PDT by Mama_Bear
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To: .45MAN
I love lighthouses & hope to one day make one my home! Thanks for the pictures.
108 posted on 06/11/2003 11:02:12 AM PDT by Feiny (Buying someone a drink is five times better than a handshake!)
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To: Pippin
You have mail! Did you get it?

Yep, sure did. Thanks, Pip.

((((((((pippin))))))))

109 posted on 06/11/2003 11:02:37 AM PDT by Mama_Bear
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To: dansangel
Here is one I passed on a trip last year.....up the CA coast.
110 posted on 06/11/2003 11:06:50 AM PDT by Feiny (Buying someone a drink is five times better than a handshake!)
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To: All
Subject: Dear Abby

Dear Abby,

My husband is a liar and a cheat. He has cheated on me from the beginning. When I confront him, he denies everything. What's worse is everyone knows he cheats on me. It is so humiliating! Also, since he lost his job two years ago, he hasn't even looked for a new one.

All he does is sit around the living room in his underwear and watch TV while I work to pay the bills. And since our daughter went away to college he doesn't even pretend to like me. He keeps calling me a lesbian.

What should I do?
Signed, Clueless


Dear Clueless:
Dump him. You're a New York senator now. You don't need him anymore.
111 posted on 06/11/2003 11:09:35 AM PDT by Dubya (Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
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To: Mama_Bear
Thanks all for the well wishes...mending on the outside going quite well..it's the disc causing the most problems with the hand. Time and exercice should put it right.
112 posted on 06/11/2003 11:19:28 AM PDT by GailA (Millington Rally for America after action http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/872519/posts)
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To: Mama_Bear
That's a dreamily beautiful lighthouse!
113 posted on 06/11/2003 11:23:05 AM PDT by FreeTheHostages
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To: dansangel; Billie
We know it's what you live for...."gloating" is #2 on your list! :-)

The reason I pointed out your error is because I know how touchy Billie is about people misspelling her name and I knew this way she would direct her wrath at me instead of you. For this noble gesture I get accused of gloating. <sigh>  :-)

Just to stay on topic here's a lighthouse.


114 posted on 06/11/2003 11:25:38 AM PDT by The Thin Man
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To: All
FORT SAO JULIAO, Portugal, June 10, 2003 - Defense
Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld met with Portuguese Defense
Minister Paulo Portas here today in advance of the NATO
Defense Ministerial June 12.

Rumsfeld's arrival at the defense minister's official
residence included the regular guard of honor. However, in
addition, the Portuguese frigate Alvarez Cabral steamed
past the 16th century fort with all its crew manning the
rail. Portuguese officials said it was a way of
highlighting the country's maritime heritage on its
national holiday, Portugal Day.

Rumsfeld thanked the Portuguese for their help in the
global war on terrorism. He said Portugal has provided aid
for both Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

During a press conference following their meeting, Rumsfeld
said that discussions are taking place with 41 countries to
provide forces or other aid to the coalition effort in
Iraq. More forces will be arriving in the area in the fall,
but that does not mean that nothing is being done in Iraq
until then, he said.

"When I said the bulk of them were not likely to arrive
until early September, I was correct," he said. "To say
that nothing is happening until then is not."

The secretary said Iraq is the size of California. Saddam
Hussein emptied the prisons of thousands of prisoners
before coalition forces arrived in Baghdad. "The remnants
of the Saddam Hussein regime are still there," he said.

"They are the ones periodically attacking coalition forces.
Do I think that will disappear in the next month or two?
No. Will it disappear when some two or three divisions of
coalition forces arrive in the country? No.

"It will take time to root out the remnants of the Saddam
Hussein regime, and we intend to do it," Rumsfeld pointed
out."

The United States has a substantial number of forces in the
country - more than 146,000 in Iraq alone. Coalition allies
currently have somewhere between 12,000 and 15,000 in Iraq.
"The United States is adding forces. We are altering the
mix of forces so their increased presence will be seen and
felt in the country," he said.

In addition, coalition forces are working with thousands of
Iraqis who are taking part in joint patrols. "The idea that
there will be no help until the fall is absolutely false,
because the security situation in Iraq is improving each
day," he said.

Rumsfeld said that during the NATO meetings in Brussels,
Belgium, the ministers will discuss the changes being
contemplated with the alliance. "The NATO ministers and
senior level review group has spent many months
refashioning the headquarters and the command structure of
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization," he said.

"The United States has been going through that process as
well. It's clearly necessary to make those kinds of
adjustments as we move into the 21st century and face a
series of threats that are notably different. We are
hopeful that at this NATO meeting we will be able to come
to closure on a whole set of adjustments and changes that
have been proposed and will be considered by the
ministers."

Rumsfeld also confronted his "Old Europe" statement from
February. "Truth has a certain virtue," he said. "I was
ambassador to NATO a long time ago . when I was there,
there were 15 countries. Today there are 19 nations and
we've invited additional nations and we're going to be
going to 26.

"When you go from 15, to 19, to 26, in an alliance like
this, it alters its makeup," he continued. "It is shifting
its weight from the central to eastern Europe.

He said the alliance also shifts in other ways. New
members, many recently freed from repressive dictatorships,
bring in a fresh respect for freedom.

He said when he responded to the question in February, he
was answering a question that basically said Europe doesn't
agree with President Bush on Iraq. "As I recall, only one
or two (European countries) weren't agreeing and eight and
later 10 (European nations) were signing letters agreeing,"
he noted.

"I was really referring to the old NATO and the new NATO
and the change that had taken place. One or two countries'
views are interesting and important, but they don't
represent the views of all of continental Europe. And I was
right."
115 posted on 06/11/2003 11:27:28 AM PDT by Dubya (Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
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To: Dubya
Hi Dubya...love your jokes AND all your informative posts...Thanks!
116 posted on 06/11/2003 11:31:04 AM PDT by dutchess (Happy Wednesday to all our FRFriends)
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To: The Thin Man; dansangel; Billie
Thin Man...This was simply another case of the VFHMTTMFI conspiracy... (vast finest hostesses make the thin man feel important conspiracy)

Dansy and Billie had it all planned! And YOU FELL FOR IT :o)
117 posted on 06/11/2003 11:36:15 AM PDT by dutchess (Happy Wednesday to all our FRFriends)
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To: GailA
Hi Gail...get better soon prayers being sent your way from here too!
118 posted on 06/11/2003 11:37:39 AM PDT by dutchess (Happy Wednesday to all our FRFriends)
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To: feinswinesuksass
Beautiful picture. Thanks for posting it!
119 posted on 06/11/2003 11:39:06 AM PDT by dutchess (Happy Wednesday to all our FRFriends)
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To: FreeTheHostages
Hi Free...Love your calendar today!
120 posted on 06/11/2003 11:39:55 AM PDT by dutchess (Happy Wednesday to all our FRFriends)
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