Archive for February, 2008

To the Lighthouse Excellent Award

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Photo credit: Steven Turner
Colin has set sail for Godrevy Island Lighthouse, the famous inaccessible and illuminating Lighthouse of Virginia Woolf’s novel (1). From the Lantern Room, Colin has beamed his Excellent Blog Award over the seven digitally seas to 20 excellent Bloggers.
The light of Colin’s Beacon has reached my humble harbor to honor my […]

The Blue Beacon illuminates Papa Smurf Paul Karason

Monday, February 25th, 2008

In a true blue story, Paul Karason permanently tattooed himself using colloidal silver, a home remedy he used to treat a facial skin condition ten years ago. Paul turned Papa Smurf blue at the age of 47!
To Smurf your whole day long, watch Paul’s smurftastic video!
With a Papa Smurf colloidal silver facial mask, […]

Veli Rat Lighthouse Lodging

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Holiday Lodging at this Croatian Lighthouse is one way to escape the winter of New England! Veli Rat Lighthouse is one of the most popular vacation destinations of guests from all around the globe. Active holiday Lighthouse lovers or lovers can reserve a 3-bedroom or 4-bedroom apartment at one the most exquisite Lighthouses on […]

The Evolving Eye of Lighthouse Engineering

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

Photo by Chris Mills
For over 60-years, the 36-inch diameter Double Drum rotating DCB-36 Aerobeacon replaced most of the Glowing Eyes of American Lighthouses. Since the mid 1940s, the large Fresnel lenses, manufactured using hundreds of handmade polished prisms, were replaced by more efficient and less costly aerobeacons.
With new advances in technology, the DCB-36 Aerobeacon […]

Under The Lighthouse Dancing at the Blogging Box Office

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

Photo Credit: Ian Dodd
According to the Crocodile Dundee Intelligence Agency (CIA), three couples explore the depths of friendship and romance during a coastal holiday on a island paradise
under Rottnest Island Lighthouse. The movie is a love story based on a true story about a unplanned wedding for a terminally ill friend.
The movie can be […]

Minot’s Ledge I Love You Lighthouse, 143

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse winks and blinks “I Love You” to Lighthouse Lovers on Valentine’s Day and everyday! Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse is one of the most romantic Lighthouses in our country.
The distinctive Light Characteristic of Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse uses a 1-4-3 flashing sequence which is the same numerical count as the words “I love you.” […]

Lighthouse Lodging and Mentoring Month in Australia

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

Photo Credit: Matthew Robinson
In the land of New Zealand fur seals and wallabies, the Cape du Couedic Lighthouse Holiday retreat of Kangaroo Island features three renovated spacious Light-keeper cottages with room for 6 people.
The three bedroom Lodges were built using local limestone in 1907. The secluded lodges located on a 270-feet high rocky cliff […]

Corsewall Lighthouse Luxury Hotel For Sale

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

If your bid is $2.436 million (1.25 million pounds) than the Price is Right!
Bob Barker, Come on down, and tell the contestants what they can win:
The Light-Keepers Quarters of this operational Scottish Lighthouse was converted into a luxury hotel with six guest rooms and a small romantic restaurant in 1995. In addition, five […]

WCT Beacon: Chicken Wonton Soup for the Soul

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

Confucius Chicken say

Political Humor PSA
A word or two for late breaking news: Sandee uncovers a new federal acronym in
Federal Agencies, and
POTUS runs for President!
Back to this Chicken Comedy Caper:
The Martial Arts Training of Young Speedy the Speedcat Hollydale

The Big M.A.C. (Martial Arts Chicken) won the first round!
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Last week’s Poultry Participants:

Wordless Chicken Tuesday in Chico, California […]

Mr. Lighthouse Red, Right, Returning to Remember

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

Recently, Bob Trapani, executive director of the American Lighthouse Foundation, has shared his remembrance of Ken Black who was affectionately called Mr. Lighthouse.
Ken Black was the founding father of the Lighthouse Preservation in the United States. Ken’s vision and passion for preserving Lighthouses began when he served as a Chief Warrant Officer in the […]