This past weekend, Robert and I drove up to Delaware to join the volunteers to go out in the Bay to work on the Breakwater/East End light.
Are we crazy, or what???COLD...COLD...COLD.

Anyhow, we boarded the launch at Slaughter Beach. The launch came back in from another trip to pick us up around 9am.



We were about a mile out into the Bay when the decision was made to scrap the mission. The ice was getting worse as we proceeded and a 45 minute trip was turning into a 3 hour trip, plus would they be able to get back to us to pick us up and bring us home. We all had visions of spending the night in the Breakwater, and/or visualizing a plan to cross the ice to the beach at the park.



Graciously, Bob Trapani offered to take us up to Liston Rear Range since we all drove so far. Here we all are at the base of the light.



We were given the rate opportunity to climb (177 steps) to the lantern room and go out on the landing. This part of the light will not be open to the general public, but they will be able to view the light from the watch room.



Beacuse of the pending storm heading up the east coast, we decided to head home and not stay over till Sunday. But what a great trip we had, experiencing the icy bay, and Liston Rear Range light.

Joyce

That doesn't sound like a trip. It sounds like a true adventure! What hearty souls you were just to go out there this time of the year.

Bob

Joyce, I have to believe that a great many of the people reading this are thinking to themselves "just how much had they had to drink?!?". But, we all know this is the sign of a true lighthouse wacko!

I agree with Bob - sounds like quite the adventure you all had. Really neat that Bob T (as opposed to your Robert or BobM...) took you to the Range and allowed you to climb and visit the lantern room. Puts you on a short list of folks who have enjoyed that opportunity! Now you can go post it on the "lights climbed" thread down in the Games Forum.

Thanks for sharing!

Joyce,

What a great day this turned out to be for you ... a willing spirit, no manual labor, a new tower climbed and an all-time adventure to stow away in your memory

... and to share it with others like us.

Thanks so much for the tale.

Barry

I would say that was a trip of true dedication. At least you were rewarded with a climb up the lighthouse.

Thanks for the story, and photos! Quite an experience!
Bob

Joyce,

Only dedicated lighthouse lovers would even attempt such an adventure. Thanks for the pics. You were in fine company with Bob Trapani as your guide.

Ron
(CT Keeper)