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Donna's Summary:
Checked my list today, received seven so far this exchange. Bob's Montauk Pt. which we still have to visit! Ponce from Bill, Sea Girt from Pharologist. Washington state group from Darlene again all we hope to see someday. Plymouth light from Bob, again a future visit. Two from Great Lakes area, White River from Todd, Holland from the Meyers. The Holland arrived the day after Valentine's Day, when we had treated ourselves to the LE Holland courtesy of Randy Kremer.

Got a fantastic card from Mike & Patty today! (well, at least it was before the USPS made significant modifications to it.) Great pic of Point Montara with lightening in background.

Dave

Yes I got Mike and Patty's card. Nice picture of Pigeon Point. And, yes the USPS put their stamp of "disapproval" on mine also.

Sheryl

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I received North Head Lighthouse from Mike & Patty today. It arrived in perfect condition.

I have my postcards ready to mail. They should go out this weekend.

Suzanne

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Sorry Dave & Sheryl -- I guess the larger postcards got hammered during mailing. We sent out different ones to everyone from our trip.

Patty

p.s. I still owe a couple of people a postcard

Hey Patty! Do the larger sized post cards require additional postage, or does 20 cents work for them? I'm talking large as 5 X 7" versus the standard 4 X 6".

I've got some great Pigeon Points and Point Arenas, but they are the larger size.

Rich

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Rich,

You have to put 1st class postage ($.34) on the larger ones. As I guess we found out, they don't make it through the post office as well as the smaller ones. That's what the larger ones were...Montara, Pigeon Point, & Pt. Arena.

Patty

My postcards were mailed this morning (2-26-2001).

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All my post cards were put in the mail today. My son attends college at William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA. I had to enlist his help in locating post cards for me. I hope some of you don't already have the same post cards. Anyway, we tried our best.

Seems like some of the steam is running out of the post card exchange,not the same enthusiasm as the first ones but there are still some great cards coming through.in the last few days I have rec'd 4 new cards as follows,one from Sheryl of chesapeake with 3 screwpile lights,one from Derith of heceta head looks like sunset with the light just coming on,one from Suzanne Murphy of bailey's harbor lights with some unusual lights and one from Mike&Patty a very unusual hillside shot of alcatraz with many flowers in bloom,very distinctive.Thanks to you all.Bill O'Brien oseabee

Bill,
Running out of steam has nothing to do with the slowness. Many of us indicated that we had to "reload" with cards and it would be several months before we were able to. Here is a copy of what I posted in the "sign-up" thread:

Not all of us live in a state with lots of lighthouses where finding LH postcards presents no significant problem. Yes, I could shop on the net, but I choose not to. I intend to wait until my first lighthousing trip of the year to acquire the 50 or so new cards I need for the 2 exchanges.

The exchanges are set up to cover 6 months; we have just passed the 2 month mark. As with so many things, the anticipation of what is yet to come comes into play here. I would rather get a card or 2 a week for 6 months than 25 cards in a 2 to 3 week period.

IMNSHO,

Dave

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I agree with Dave. The first exchange was a lot of fun getting mail each day, but now we get to "savor" each and every card. I'm enjoying this one as much as the first.
Gayle

I kinda like the "dribs & drabs" approach. Never knowing just what trip to the mailbox (and it is a trip by car down the mountain!) will bring more LH cards is stimulating and I get to enjoy each card a little more than when a "pile" shows up. I'll be making another lighthousing trip this summer in which I plan to "stock up" on cards for exchanges as well as trading with other LHouser's. The last trip, I planned ahead and bought a ton of cards for just that reason.


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The latest cards we received were from Mike and Patty with Point Bonita on it and Suzanne Murphy with the Bailey Harbor WI lights on it. They have a little wear from the postal service but not bad. They are great cards. It is fun going to the mailbox to see if another card will arrive today or not. They are something to look forward to now that we are in what we call the mud season in Michigan.

2beacons

I agree that the timing is good over this two month period. I'm letting this runs its course until JUNE 30thcorrected, and start a new Postcard 5 - July 1corrected? 25 pcs over 4 months is a nice way to savor the the mail.

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Yes, I like not knowing when one should be arriving. It always makes me smile when I find one in the mail. Got Suzanne's last Friday.. Thanks, very nice. Mine have now all been sent, if someone didn't get one let me know.

Sheryl

JUst went up to get my mail.had a card from Lorie Roe,a nice picture of new cape henry and looks like a new coat of paint.also got my letter saying I'm allset for the bus tours.Bill O'Brien oseabee

I got a the same postcard from Lori.

I also got a beautiful postcard of Coquille from Derith.

I'll be sending mine shortly.

Dennis

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2 here also - Heceta Head (Derith) and New Cape Henry (Lori). Both great cards.

Dave

Suzanne I love the Baileys Harbor postcard. Some of these are new to me as I am not that familiar with Wisconsin lights. I like the Upper Range Light. Are any groups going to restore the Old Baileys Harbor?
Derith

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Old Baileys Harbor lantern room is an example of the rare "bird cage" design. It is one of only three surviving on the Great Lakes today. Bird Cage lantern rooms were used prior to the use of Fresnel lenses. An Argand lamp with a reflector was the usual source for bird cage style lantern rooms.

Sadly, Old Baileys Harbor is privately owned and restoration plans are unknown. So far not much has been done. The house and tower are in excellent condition, but the upper portion of the light has deteriorated and is not in very good shape.

The Upper and Lower Range lights are in a beautiful nature preserve with numerous varieties of wildflowers and birds to see. In 1936 there were plans to tear down the range lights and put in a trailer park. Luckily these plans were overruled.

Suzanne

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My mistake on an earlier post. It's been brought to my attention that the guide lines for the postcard exchange was established at 6 months. MY BAD! (can't believe I used that phrase. Anyway please recind my previous deadline and change it to June 30th.

2 more postcards in the mail.. St. George's Reef from Derith and Cape Henry from Lorie Roe. Thanks.. I have started my postcard album and have labeled each one with your name and state you are from. So you will go down history in this household anyway..

Sheryl

OK You All. Mine are going in the mail this AM. Some big ones, some regular sized, some from California, some from Oregon. Hopefully, you'll like what you get.

Rich

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Got a very interesting card of Watch Hill Lighthouse from Sunshine in today's mail. Taken by a survivor of the Titanic sinking.

Dave

Got a watch hill R.I. from Judy today.The last time I was there I drove by the road to it six times then a lady came walking by and I asked her.I was about 20'from the entrance to the road(a 1 lane road)she said someone may tell you it is private but pay no attention to them it is a public road;Bill O'Brien oseabee Thanks Judy.

Thanks Judy for the Watch Hill, RI. Wonder if the photo was taken just after twilight or just before the sun came up? Interesting about the photographer.
Derith

Hi Derith; looks like just after sundown in that part of the country.Bill O'Brien oseabee

I received a beautiful postcard of Pigeon Point from Rich today. It arrived in great shape. One of my friends just asked me if I knew which lighthouse was on the TV show Providence. Now I can show her the postcard. Thanks!
Suzanne

I just got that one also, unfortunately it was chewed up a bit in the process.

At least the portion with the lighthouse was unscathed.

Dennis

We received two postcards from Rich--one from Cape Blanco which we visited on our trip to the West Coast (but did not get a post card of) and one from Santa Cruz.

Sorry Rich--I still think Santa Cruz still looks like a library!!

Patty & Mike

Got Rich's card of Pigeon Point, thanks nice angle for the photo.

Sheryl

Got a pigeon point from Rick today a beautiful shot and on a latge card.came thru without a scratch.Thanks Rick.Bill O'Brien oseabee

With the latest cards from Rich and Judy, I now have 13 cards from this list. We're almost halfway through the exchange period and have received half the cards.

Rich sent me a Pt. Arena. I always thought it was a great location and light just seeing photos, but I really loved the area. The foggy day and the sunny day, both.

Derith

Sorry Patty & Mike. I dropped Trinidad in the mail at the same time. Just wanted to thank you for sharing your list with me so I didn't duplicate to people.

So thanks

Rich

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Here is the latest in our growing collection of cards received. New Cape Henry from Lori which we visited last fall, Watch Hill Lighthouse from Judy and Point Arena Lighthouse from Rich. They all came through in great shape.

2beacons

Received Dave's Michigan LH today, anybody have a count on where we are or maybe a summary of who sent what? I really enjoy the pcs arriving at random. It's like a minilighthousing trip with the sender as the tour director.

I have been out of town and came home to 2 more geat cards from Dave and Donna. It sure is nice to see the postcards mixed in with the pile of bills!

In answer to Bob's question...I now have received postcards from 15 on this list. If I count my cards sent out, I would be at 16.

I apologize for not acknowledging the postcards I've received from this group but a crashed computer for two weeks and a family illness has my mind elsewhere.

The postcards keep trickling in and I thank you for them. Each and every one of them goes into my album.

Thanks again!

Bob

Our latest edition to the postcards we received were from Derith and Donna. Derith's card had Trinidad Lighthouse on it. Donna's had Sheffield Island on it. It is a real photograph that she made into a postcard. That is a neat trick Donna. They both came through the postal system in great shape. With these two cards our count is up to 14.

2beacons

All of the lighthouse postcards are fun to receive however, today I received one from Donna that took me back a bit. Maybe she sent the same one to everyone but I was so taken by Sheffield Island Lighthouse, Norwalk, CT. Many years ago I was born in Norwalk, CT. About 5yrs ago Terry & I went back to Norwalk to try to find my place of birth. The old house I was born in was still standing. (hard to blieve) We really wanted to go visit Sheffield Light but there were no boats to take us there during the week because it was closed. When Harbour Lights asks us what light we would like to see made I always say, Sheffield. Thank you so much Donna for the picture, it could not have made me happier.


Ruthie

Hi Ruthie & everyone,

Glad my Sheffield Island photos made it thru the postal system. Got the idea from Derith's Yerba Buena photo cards from the last exchange. In fact, Derith was kind enough to mail me the backings which I couldn't find here in my area. I sent them out in batches so they will be still arriving at some homes. Wanted to use a local (30 minutes away) but not too common/famous lighthouse. Ruthie, it really is a beautiful lighthouse. I'd love to see the comparison of HL doing it now as compared to Great Captain's of the earlier
generation of HLs.

Now my question, received a card from Dave yesterday of a Michigan lighthouse that is brand new to me: Port Austin, what fun! But, which Dave is it? He mentions now being able to start the second round. I check all my cards off on my lists as I receive them. Could this be Dave D. from our very first postcard list exchange?? I already show cards from Dave H. Inquiring minds want to know as Dave D. from CA would be the final card for the 1st list.

The fourth exchange should be easier as the weather gets nicer & we travel to some lighthouse areas to pick up some new cards.

Donna

The cards now showing up from "Dave" are most likely from Dave Dutcher to members of the original PC exchange. Sounds like he suffered from the same problem many of us are: "lackapostcardus". Always glad to get a card, though.

I am up to having received 15 cards.

Dave

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Thanks, Dave for the update. I was pretty sure the card was from Dave Dutcher as it had a CA postmark. Now my first postcard list is complete as is the second. Almost amazing that none were lost in transit! I, like you, are glad to get them in any time frame. I can understand Dave D's desire to send cards that represent where he grew up. Now that is a bit hard when you reside in CA & need postcards from MI.

Now I've got to get groups 1,2&3 out of the shoe box into some kind of album! Kind of like my photos.

Donna

rec'd a very nice card yesterday from Gayle McKay showing Alki point and three Seattle scenes.Thank you Gayle.Bill O'Brien oseabee

Sorry I have been lax in my reporting receiving postcards..I have received over the last 3 weeks, Judy R's, Rich R, Gail's,
and Donna DeDo. Thanks I love them all. Now that is weather is clearing, it's time to get out there and find some new postcards.
Hope all have a Happy Easter.

Sheryl

The lastest postcard we received was from Gayle showing scense of the Alki Point Lighthouse and the Seattle area. It came through in great shape.

Happy Easter.

2beacons

When I went up to pick up my mail today and the mail man handed it to me seing the post card on top made me feel good.I didn't realize how I missed not seeing one for a while.Thank you Ruthie, I have been out there several times and it is a beatiful quiet place.The last time was just before xmas last year and it was the first time I found it open,,there isn't much inside most of what they have there is on the railroad and the settling of Boca Grande but I enjoy just going there.Thank you again ruthie for a great card.Bill O'Brien

Yep, got Ruthie's card yesterday. Nice, I haven't seen any lighthouses in Florida.

Thanks,
Sheryl

Our postcards should be in the mail this week. Gotta beat that penny increase.

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Tom & Joyce

Talked to my postman today and he mentioned post cards are going up so be sure to check before mailing a new bunch.Bill O'Brien

Sent mine out this morning.

Dennis

Hi dennis rec'd your card from pigeon point very nice pix.No I have never sailed up in that area.The only seaduty in the pacific was when I sailed for Esso oil.We went from New York to Baytown Tx then down the east coast of south america making a couple stops in Brazil then to Paraguay and uraguay then Argentina then through the straits of magellan and up the west coast stopping in Santiago and up to Callao peru just outside of Lima then back through the canal to Aruba and back to new york.It was a kind of PR trip for Esso.I reallyenjoyed it.Bill O'Brien

Bill,

I thought you might like to see the Lighthouse in it's original location.

Before Hollywood got into the act and moved it about 3000 miles.

Glad to know they are getting to their destinations.

Dennis

Received a beautiful oversize card of Nauset Beach from Dennis today.Will be heading up to the Cape for the annual vacation on Saturday. Have to check out the keepers house location as Dennis said it had been relocated closer to the tower.

Donna

We received the Point Cabrillo lighthouse in the mail yesterday. What is really amazing about it aside from the fact that it came through in great shape, is the fact it didn't have any postage on it.

Thanks Dennis for the great card.

2beacons

Glad it came in great shape.

I too am surprised. I could swear I put postage on it. I'm a little surprised that the USPS did not make sure they got their due.

Glad you liked it. It's a nice place to visit, and they are doing a great job of restoring it.

Dennis

Well, folks, I finally got my cards into the mail tonite (but after the day's last pick-up). Hopefully you will see them by the end of the week. Same light for everyone. There is a slight variation in the cards - I sent some of the older folks a card with a view they might have seen in their younger years.

Dave

I think I have lost track of my mind and everything else..!! Are we suppose to be mailing the next batch postcards out now or after July lst? I have them ready to send but wasn't sure.

Thanks,

Sheryl

The next group starts after July 1.

the ones coming now are the tailend of the last group.

Some of us (meaning me) work slower than others. I've had my cards for quite some time- just never seemed to have the time to write the notes.

Dennis

Dennis, believe it or not, there are still 6 people slower than we are! Don't start with the new ones for a little bit.

It's looking like we are going for the longest thread on record here!

Dave

Dennis, got you card today here in Murphy. Looking good. I will be up in NJ (Keyport/Aberdeen area ) in mid July and will probably revisit Navesink and Sandy Hook, and pick up some more cards.


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George,

I will not be down at Sandy Hook at that time, but I should be in the area of Trenton if your driving thru.

You could always check out that "faux" lighthouse just south of here in Burlington.

I'll be at Sandy Hook on 7-8 Sunday. i'll be giving tours and my wife, Esther , will be a greeter.

Dennis

I recently received Point Judith from Dennis Whelan. Today I received Fort Point from Dave. Thanks to both of you.

Dave - My son was in San Francisco during spring break this year and he could not find the lighthouse at Fort Point. I will be sure to show him this postcard! He did find Alcatraz and took photos for me.

Suzanne

Suzanne,

He should have gone to the big bridge and looked down.

There's a nice rest stop with anoverlook just before getting on the Golden Gate Bridge.

You can park there and go look out into the Bay and you can look down onto the fort and see the lighthouse sitting on top of it.

It's a neat place to stop. And , yes, there is a gift shop but the lighthouse souveniers are not there.

The Fort is interesting also. you get there by taking the exit just before the park and wind your way down to the water. You get a good view of the inside of the old batteries, the quarters, etc. they have some nice exhibits on the history of the fort. It's a twin of Fort Sumter in Charleston, SC

You can climb up to the top and get right next to the shell of the Lighthouse. you are literally beneath one of the towers for the Golden Gate.

If you look out to the left of the bridge you can just barely see the remains of Mile Rock Lighthouse.

Alcatraz is a neat tour. Of course it was a triple header for me- my vacation, avocation(Lighthouses) and at the time my vocation (I was a Prison Guard at the time-now retired).

The same company that built the locking system at Alcatraz built the locking system used in part of the Prison I worked in so it looked very familiar.

Dennis

That is very interesting Dennis. He walked both ways across the Golden Gate Bridge, but he must not have looked down at the fort!

Suzanne

Suzanne,

I don't know if you got the same Fort point card I got, but if you got what appeared to be an aerial view it wasn't.

It was probably taken from the overlook I spoke of.

And Dave I got your card and the previous post should answer you question.

That's my second favorite photo of Fort Point.

I got one (and since have seen a postcard with the same view) of the Lighthouse framed in one of the archways of the stairwells.

Dennis

Hi Dave rec'd your card today with a great picture of fort point with great detail inside the fort from above.Bill O'Brien

Thanks for the reminder. I got two more cards last week. Lights of the Atlantic Seaboard, from Dave Whelan, and Fort Point from Dave? Loved them both.

Sheryl

I sent mine out Saturday. Nothing like waiting till that last minute! Everyone gets the same card of St. Augustine. It was taken from a plane and gives a nice view of the surrounding area. I bought them at the fort in St. Augustine. The lady in the gift shop thought it was a little strange for someone to buy 25 of the same postcard!

Hi Randy I hope while you were there you went to the light.It is just across the bridge and a short distance down the road.Bill O'Brien

Bill, that of course was our first stop that day! We have been there many times before. I like the new house they built! It gives alot more room for their gift shop. We bought a brick about 10 years ago when they rebuilt the wall around the lighthouse. It's always good to go back and see our names again in the wall!

Hi again Randy guess you are also familiar with St.Augustine.I have many great memories from when I was stationed in Green Cove Springs about half way between St,Aug.and Jax and the many wonderful people I met there.The first time I saw the light was around xmas in 1945 and it has always been special to me.Bill O'Brien