The lightship pages are 5 years old today and I want to thank all who in the last five years helped and supported me with information. Your contributions meant that the lighship pages could become what they are today! I have met many interesting people and many email acquaintances developed into real friendships.

In today's fast living times I think 5 years is something to be proud of. So I thought we'd have a little birthday competition where everyone can take part. Send me a little rime for the 5th birthday which has to contain the following 5 phrases "5 years, lightship pages, light vessels, congratulations and Iris" I will put all entries on a special page and the best 5 rimes will be rewarded with a tea/coffee mug of the German lightship ELBE 1 :-)

see here for congratulations

Iris, you are so creative! You come up with such great ideas. It's no wonder that your website has been so successful.

... can't wait to see the poetic contributions ... see who else is creative!
The idea is brilliant ... as are the tea / coffee mugs....