Greetings, all!

I guess I'm the new guy. I'd send out donuts, but...um...I already ate them?

A bit about me -

My lighthouse attraction is beyond explanation. I was vacationing in Maine several years ago, and visited Bass Harbor Light. I was instantly hooked. My New Age cousin says I was probably a lighthouse keeper in a previous life, or was saved by a lighthouse keeper, or died near a lighthouse. Whatever. All I know is that I'm attracted. Of course, the first replica I purchased was a Harbour Lights.

Currently, I'm landlocked in Columbus, Ohio. The good news is that in Spring of 2003 I'll be breaking ground on my new house in beautiful Charlevoix, Michigan, which will become my permanent residense. Sorry - I won't have a front-door view of the lighthouse there, but it'll be within walking distance, so I expect LOTS of vistors! (and I don't think they have Krispy Kreme up there, so you'll all have to bring your own!)

I love to photographs the lights that I visit. I've recently started my own website that includes a lot of lighthouse pics (along with a lot of other stuff) - check it out at www.babborama.com.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you all, and eventually meeting up with you.

Kent

Welcome Kent. Glad to have you aboard. You've got some nice lighthouse photos there!

Now Charlevoix is almost heaven so I can understand someone who wants to relocate from Columbus! (Nothing against Buckeyes.)

Up in Michigan, you'll be a lot closer to a lot more lighthouses.

We'll look forward to seeing your photos and reading your posts on these Collector Forums.

Welcome Kent. You're gonna' love the Forums. My wife tells me on numerous occasions that I must have been a lighthouse keeper in a previous life, too. Now that gives us two things in common.

Hi Kent!

Welcome to the forums! And yes, you will love it here! A great group of people, that you will ever meet!

No, we do not have Krispy Kremes "up north", but give it time, and I am sure someone will start selling em' here!

We know Charlevoix very well.....we live in Petoskey, 17 miles east....in other words, everyone visits here, because of our "million dollar sunsets"! There goes the taxes!! :rolleyes:

Anyway, enjoy your time here, and drop me a email sometime...

Mary and Herm

Hi Kent, I enjoyed your site. Glad to see you`ve joined our humble group.

terry

Welcome to the forums Kent. I liked your site. Great lighthouse pictures! Great group of people here on the forums, I'm sure you will find lots of comapny in liking, loving lighthouses. Enjoyed your story about how you got hooked on lighthouses. Mine was Beavertail, RI. Haaven't stopped since.

Bert

Hi Kent, Your lighthouse photos are very nice. Glad to hear that you are going to be rescued out of that state to the south ---- Oh - Hi- Oh.

Charlevoix is a lovely little town. Carol & I enjoy visiting there and always make it a point to stop at a little restaurant downtown, the Great Lakes Fish Company (I think that's the name) for the whitefish and fried zucchini appetizer.

Welcome to the forums. Hang in there. Valhalla awaits,

Carol & Dan

Thanks all for the warm welcomes! I'm looking forward to sharing my two cents with whoever will listen!

Mary & Herm - I'll have to hook up with you next time I'm in your neck of the woods. (Petoskey was my second choice for a new home) Is there any HL dealer closer than Traverse City?

Carol & Dan - Double yum for the Great Lakes Whitefish! Right around the corner is Terry's Place - a bit more pricey, but OH so good!

Welcome Kent. Glad to see that you have joined our group. Hope to see you at one of our weekly chats.

Terry Left, a Charlevoix native, owns BOTH Great Lakes Whitefish (The Villager), and Terry's Place. We ate at Great Lakes Whitefish a couple of weeks ago!!

Yes, there is a local dealer in town, and I know of several in the area that can help you spend your money!!!

We have a view of Little Traverse Bay.

Welcome Kent. I am sure that you will find lots of information and tips here on the forum. Stop by the chat room some time.

Welcome Kent,
Welcome to the Collector Froums. Great group of people here.

John & Mary
"Two more "great lakers"! :p

Welcome Kent from the great state of Florida. It's good to have you onboard.

Rich

Welcome to the Forums Kent!

It is great to have you here and making posts. It is also great that we will soon have another Michigan resident here in the forums.

Thanks for letting us know a little about yourself and again, Welcome!

-Todd

Hi Kent, glad to meet you.
Bob

Kent,

Glad you could join our little group of Wackos and soon to be Wackos.

I liked your website. you've got some nice pictures there.

I have two questions though-

1. How'd that Chesapeake Lighthouse get mixed up with those Great Lakes Lighthouses?

2. When did they move London to France?

Just curious I guess.

Enjoy the forums - you can find out just about anything here.

Dennis

Kent welcome aboard, great web sight I hope you enjoy the fourm as much as I do .Meeting great people and gathering information.

Dennis,

Geography was never my strong point...

Hi! Welcome to the Forums. I'm new myself so we can both work on becoming Wackos.

Amy

Welcome Kent. I liked your website. Love the pictures, you have a talent there guy.

Welcome Kent. Nice to see another Buckeye on the Forums (or at least a future ex-Buckeye). Just don't let them change your Football loyalties.

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Rod Watson