North of San Francisco sits pretty Point Bonita,
A frequent visitor was a woman named "Rita",
She visits many lighthouse along the west coast,
Although she really loves this one the most!

North of San Francisco sits pretty Point Bonita,
A frequent visitor was a woman named "Rita",
She visits many lighthouse along the west coast,
Although she really loves this one the most!
Toasting the setting sun with a margarita.

The sound of the horn cut through the fog,

The sound of the horn cut through the fog,
The keeper awoke, he was sleeping like a log,

The sound of the horn cut through the fog,
The keeper awoke, he was sleeping like a log,
Always aware and always ready

~Judy

The sound of the horn cut through the fog,
The keeper awoke, he was sleeping like a log,
Always aware and always ready.
Nerves of steel and a hand that's steady

The sound of the horn cut through the fog,
The keeper awoke, he was sleeping like a log,
Always aware and always ready.
Nerves of steel and a hand that's steady
Duty calls, but he must feed his dog!

The captain steered his ship towards Wolf Trap,

The captain steered his ship towards Wolf Trap,
When suddenly the rudder, went snap.

The captain steered his ship towards Wolf Trap,
When suddenly the rudder, went snap.
Quickly he lowered the anchor,

The captain steered his ship towards Wolf Trap,
When suddenly the rudder, went snap.
Quickly he lowered the anchor,
Called for help before it sank her,

~Judy

The captain steered his ship towards Wolf Trap,
When suddenly the rudder, went snap.
Quickly he lowered the anchor,
Called for help before it sank her,
He's only sad because he lost his cap.

The captain steered his ship towards Wolf Trap,
When suddenly the rudder, went snap.
Quickly he lowered the anchor,
Called for help before it sank her,
While he waited, he took a nap.

Spending a week in a lighthouse in Croatia,

Spending a week in a lighthouse in Croatia,
Will give me time to fix the roof and all the fascia.

Spending a week in a lighthouse in Croatia,
Will give me time to fix the roof and all the fascia.
Sv.Petar has never looked better,

~Judy

Spending a week in a lighthouse in Croatia,
Will give me time to fix the roof and all the fascia.
Sv.Petar has never looked better,
And how about their pet Irish Setter

Spending a week in a lighthouse in Croatia,
Will give me time to fix the roof and all the fascia.
Sv.Petar has never looked better,
And how about their pet Irish Setter
He likes it here better than up near the glacier!

I'm yearning to visit lights in Alaska

I'm yearning to visit lights in Alaska
My GPS might work there if I ask her

~Judy

I'm yearning to visit lights in Alaska
My GPS might work there if I ask her,
After all it is the land of the midnight sun,

I'm yearning to visit lights in Alaska
My GPS might work there if I ask her,
After all it is the land of the midnight sun,
Plenty of time to have some fun,

I'm yearning to visit lights in Alaska
My GPS might work there if I ask her,
After all it is the land of the midnight sun,
Plenty of time to have some fun,
Before we head home to Nebraska.

There once was a keeper from Price's Creek,

There once was a keeper from Price's Creek,
With a Southern accent when he would speak.

~Judy

There once was a keeper from Price's Creek,
With a Southern accent when he would speak.
This hard working man would lend a hand,

There once was a keeper from Price's Creek,
With a Southern accent when he would speak.
This hard working man would lend a hand,
To make sure the lighthouse will stand,

There once was a keeper from Price's Creek,
With a Southern accent when he would speak.
This hard working man would lend a hand,
To make sure the lighthouse will stand,
For all to come and take a peek!

The beckoning beacon cut through the dark,

The beckoning beacon cut through the dark,
As the skipper steered closer to his mark.

~Judy

The beckoning beacon cut through the dark,
As the skipper steered closer to his mark.
He was so thankful for the light,

The beckoning beacon cut through the dark,
As the skipper steered closer to his mark.
He was so thankful for the light,
That guided him into Menemsha Bight,


(Clarification: Menemsha Bight is the area on the Vineyard Sound side of Gayhead Light.)

Bob, Nice line for the limerick, but ya broke the rules.

You can't add more then one line to the same limerick in he same day.

With only a few of us participating, I figured I'd keep things going.

Secret Saint rule Chap 63, sect 4: "If things are slow, Saints may do whatever is necessary to enhance the interest in a thread, as long as there's no prize or money exchanged by the participants."

No blood, no foul! Rules may be broken when no one suffers adversely.

Bob

Bob, You win the grand prize!!! I'll be so GRAND to say I don't care if you break the rules.

Why??? Because your right, there ain't many of us left still playing. It's down to Judy, Hilary, you, and me.

We should just change it to whoever wants to post as long as they don't post back to back lines.

The beckoning beacon cut through the dark,
As the skipper steered closer to his mark.
He was so thankful for the light,
That guided him into Menemsha Bight,
As long as it's not the one with the BARK.


I figure if Bob can break the rules, so can I. After all he's a Saint.

Bob, when I read your Secret Saint rule (works for me ) and see your adorable dog photo at the same time, it just makes me giggle.

Debbie should be added to that list too, Loon. She'll be back.

Judy

That's great!!! Since she hadn't posted in a few days, I thought stopped contributing.

On to the new limerick:


The waves crashed over Tillamook Rock,

The waves crashed over Tillamook Rock,
Just then the Keeper thought he heard a knock

The waves crashed over Tillamook Rock,
Just then the Keeper thought he heard a knock
An unnerving sound so unexpected

~Judy

The waves crashed over Tillamook Rock,
Just then the Keeper thought he heard a knock
An unnerving sound so unexpected
He made sure he checked it,

The waves crashed over Tillamook Rock,
Just then the Keeper thought he heard a knock
An unnerving sound so unexpected
He made sure he checked it,
And prepared for whatever the shock

~Judy

How far would we travel to see a light?

~Judy

How far would we travel to see a light?
Would you travel all day and all night?

How far would we travel to see a light?
Would you travel all day and all night?
Would it be by car, boat or plane,

How far would we travel to see a light?
Would you travel all day and all night?
Would it be by car, boat or plane?
I would go by boat, never by train.

How far would we travel to see a light?
Would you travel all day and all night?
Would it be by car, boat or plane?
I would go by boat, never by train.
For a photo, any way would be alright!

A postcard of a lighthouse is sometimes hard to find,

A postcard of a lighthouse is sometimes hard to find,
If you're searching for that antique one of a kind.

~Judy

A postcard of a lighthouse is sometimes hard to find,
If you're searching for that antique one of a kind.
Sometimes you just have to visit the place,

A postcard of a lighthouse is sometimes hard to find,
If you're searching for that antique one of a kind.
Sometimes you just have to visit the place,
Which will put a smile on your face,

A postcard of a lighthouse is sometimes hard to find,
If you're searching for that antique one of a kind.
Sometimes you just have to visit the place,
Which will put a smile on your face,
As you enjoy a cup of the daily grind!

Fresnel is pronounce "fru-nell",

Fresnel is pronounce "fru-nell",
Those on the CF know this well,

Fresnel is pronounce "fru-nell",
Those on the CF know this well,
But if you hear the "S", don't fret,

~Judy

Fresnel is pronounce "fru-nell",
Those on the CF know this well,
But if you hear the "S", don't fret,
It'll be from a newbie you can bet,

Fresnel is pronounce "fru-nell",
Those on the CF know this well,
But if you hear the "S", don't fret,
It'll be from a newbie you can bet,
Not something on which we should dwell!

The stairway to heaven must be in a lighthouse,

The stairway to heaven must be in a lighthouse,
We'll make the climb someday and leave behind our spouse,

The stairway to heaven must be in a lighthouse,
We'll make the climb someday and leave behind our spouse,
But don't dwell on the sad times but live for today,

The stairway to heaven must be in a lighthouse,
We'll make the climb someday and leave behind our spouse,
But don't dwell on the sad times but live for today,
Just know we will all be together someday,

The stairway to heaven must be in a lighthouse,
We'll make the climb someday and leave behind our spouse,
But don't dwell on the sad times but live for today,
Just know we will all be together someday,
You know when you go, you'll be as quiet as a mouse!

Standing in the lantern room counting stars

Standing in the lantern room counting stars,
Looking for the island in the distance so far,

Standing in the lantern room counting stars,
Looking for the island in the distance so far,
Now what is that moving light,

Standing in the lantern room counting stars,
Looking for an island in the distance so far,
Now what is that moving light,
Must be a ghost ship, the light is so bright.

Standing in the lantern room counting stars,
Looking for an island in the distance so far,
Now what is that moving light,
Must be a ghost ship, the light is so bright.
Not really that's the causeway and it's only a car.

The time has come for all to see,

The time has come for all to see,
The beautiful beacon shining out to me.

The time has come for all to see,
The beautiful beacon shining out to me.
Majestic, it stands on the sandy shore.

The time has come for all to see,
The beautiful beacon shining out to me.
Majestic, it stands on the sandy shore.
So glad it was included in the lighthouse tour,

The time has come for all to see,
The beautiful beacon shining out to me.
Majestic, it stands on the sandy shore.
So glad it was included in the lighthouse tour,
Best of all the view is free!

The keeper is polishing the lighthouse brass,

The keeper is polishing the lighthouse brass,
Just one of his many routine daily tasks.

~Judy

The keeper is polishing the lighthouse brass,
Just one of his many routine daily tasks.
Then he'll sweep and mop the floor,