Long Island Lights Series
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07/20/99 09:59 AM
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The idea of LI lights as a series has been brought up most recently by Mike Seewald. Well now there is a new reference to see to help educate and view these gems. While lighthousing in Cedar Island Saturday, I discovered a new calendar for 2000 -"Lighthouses of Long Island" by Ralph Pugliese Jr. for $9.95. Great pictures and it has a wire spiral binding. They're website is: www.ralphjr.com and an email address rpugliesejr@erols.com I also saw it at the Fire Island giftshop on Monday. Publisher is East End Greetings, POBox 481, Cutchogue, NY 11935. [This message has been edited by rscroope (edited 07-20-99).] Added 'live' email address [This message has been edited by LamarB (edited 07-31-99).] [This message has been edited by rscroope (edited 11-15-99).]
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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07/20/99 12:35 PM
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I might have to go pick one up next month on my trip. I hope that a Long Island HL's series does come to fruition. There is so much history involved with all of those Lighthouses.
John
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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07/21/99 08:43 AM
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A Harbour Lights Long Island Series??????
I'll take out a second mortgage on the house for that!!!
As Bob mentioned the calender is very good with a superb photo of Execution Rock (which is the reason I bought it).
We Long Islanders are very proud of our lights and we hope all of you in the forum get the chance to come up and visit.
[This message has been edited by Mike Seewald (edited 07-21-99).]
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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07/21/99 09:52 AM
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I'm going to have to buy one of those calendars when I'm up there next month. I'm looking forward to taking the boat tour to see Execution Rock and Sands Point.
John
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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07/25/99 10:23 AM
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John, Which boat tour are you referring to? The only one I know of, at this point, is the Lighthouse Safaris tour that goes on the paddlewheeler Thomas Jefferson. The Thomas Jefferson does cruises of its own, but I'm told it doesn't go toward the lighthouses. If there's another tour out that way, I'd love to hear about it. I hope HL does decide to do a Long Island series. If they do, I hope they know where to go for historical info. :-) Of course, the question of what defines a Long Island light arises. Going clockwise from the north shore, there's: Stepping Stones, Sands Pt, Execution Rock, The extinct Cold Spring Harbor, the extinct Lloyd's Harbor, Huntington Harbor, Eaton's Neck, Old Field, the extinct Port Jefferson Harbor Breakwater, Horton Pt, Long Beach Bar, the extinct Gardiner's Island, Orient Pt, Plum Island, Little Gull Island, Race Rock, North Dumpling, Montauk Pt, Cedar Island, the extinct Shinnecock, Fire Island and Coney Island. How about the Fire Island lightship? That would be an interesting addition. Or the Stratford Shoal light, which is technically in CT? It has been listed at times as a NY light in gov't documents and is about halfway between NY and CT (hence the name Missleground). Or the Block Island lights, which are technically in RI? I don't know the geology of Block Island, but it sure looks like it could have been connected to Long Island in the geologically recent past. And if you plot the lights on a map or nautical chart, it bacxomes apparent that these lights are certainly part of the same "system" as the LI lights. It's tough to know where to draw the line. To be honest, I'm still not sure exactly which lights I'll be including in the book. I expect, though, that most would choose to rely on political boundaries and choose not to include the RI and CT lights. Regardless of the inclusion criteria, I would welcome a Long Island series with open arms. Bob Muller Stony Brook, NY wildbird99@aol.com www.longislandlighthouses.com
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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07/26/99 10:35 AM
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Bob, I was referring to the Paddlewheeler. I was told that it does go by Execution Rocks and Sands Point. I might have to call again to confirm.
John
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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07/30/99 10:05 PM
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John, Let me know what you find out about the Thomas Jefferson cruise. There are two more Lighthouse Safaris tours that go on that ship on September 18 and October 23 (I'll be a tour guide on the September one and maybe the October one, too). The tours will also visit the Fire Island light, the exhibit at The Museums at Stony Brook and includes lunch and deluxe motorcoach transportation. The price is $75. I'm told that there may be 2 seats on the September tour and several on the October tour. Check www.lighthousesafaris.com or contact Gayle at 516-422-4213 or gayle@lighthousesafaris.com . Sorry to sound like an advertisement, but I know Gayle and her motivation for doing these tours. She's a lifelong educator who couldn't stand retirement, so she's moved her classroom outside. If you enjoy lighthouses and lighthouse people, I think you'll have a good time. If you ever go on one of her tours and are not completely satisfied, let me know. Bob Muller Stony Brook, NY wildbird99@aol.com www.longislandlighthouses.com
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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10/12/99 11:10 AM
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I had the pleasure of joining the Chesapeake Lighthouse Society one evening of their 4-Day Long Island Lighthouse Trip. I enjoyed their company. Lighthouse people are always warm and friendly. 'Wildbird' was also part of 2 days of this trip, and took a survey of the 58 members of the tour about their favorite Long Island lighthouses. Race Rock and 'Bug Light' Long Beach Bar were their two favorites. In talking to many of the members, they also expressed an interest in a caisson light Orient Point. The tour was run by Gayle Haines of Long Island Safaris who will be rerunning the trip in the spring of 2000. http://www.lighthousesafaris.com/ I was surveying the group for a possible club trip, and after 3 days they all told me they were having a great trip, seeing 16+ lighthouses!
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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10/14/99 11:43 PM
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Bob, You forgot to mention how they raved about their tall, good-looking, humorous, informative tour guide. ;-) But seriously... They were a good group. Fun folks. It's too bad we hade some bad weather on Sunday. On Saturday, Race Rock was the last light we visited. It was getting near sundown when we got there. A few folks asked why then light wasn't on. "I guess it's not dark enough" was the only reply I had. As the boat was circling the light, I suddenly heard a commotion on the other side of the boat. The light had come on, and folks were applauding. On the way back - it was a very dark night - we got to see several lights doing their thing. In addition to Race Rock, we saw the lights of Little Gull Island, Orient Point, and the Bug Light. We also saw flashes in the distance from the Montauk Point light. ------------------ Bob Muller Stony Brook, NY wildbird99@aol.com www.longislandlighthouses.com
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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10/30/99 09:47 PM
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While lighthousing in Cedar Island Saturday, I discovered a new calendar for 2000 -"Lighthouses of Long Island" by Ralph Pugliese Jr. for $9.95. Great pictures and it has a wire spiral binding. Has anyone come up with an address where one could order one of these calendars?? "TheLightkeeper"
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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10/31/99 09:24 AM
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I have that calendar and it's great. My good friends gave it to me as a gift. The photography work is super. Unfortunately, I don't have it handy at the moment to give you the address of the publishing company. If I find it, and no one else posts the address before me, I'll try to get it on today. Bob
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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10/31/99 03:33 PM
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Mike, you could try Amazon. They sell calendars.
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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10/31/99 10:03 PM
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I think all that stuff is a the top of the page in the first post? It's also available from Borders! What about the lighthousee? Which do you like Best that HL has not yet made?
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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10/31/99 10:35 PM
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Thanks for the info!! "TheLightkeeper"
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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11/01/99 08:37 AM
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Two words: RACE ROCK...That's the lighthouse I would love to see Harbour Lights make. Bob
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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11/01/99 03:55 PM
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The Long Beach Bar Light a.k.a THE BUG LIGHT!!
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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11/01/99 11:33 PM
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I'm with Mike - The Bug Light
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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11/02/99 07:38 PM
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As a former Long Islander, I'd love to see HL make BOTH Race Light and the Bug Light.
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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11/02/99 10:07 PM
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Please do Race Rock first...it's one of my favorites. The Bug Light is a super light also. Made a few trips out there the summer before last in my Zodiac. It was so nice to see a light in such great shape. Bob
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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11/03/99 10:53 AM
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Bug Light Cedar Island Orient Point Plum Island Race Rock
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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11/03/99 02:37 PM
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How about Eatons Neck?? Let us not forget Long Islands 2nd oldest light.
As of this posting Eatons Neck is dark and undergoing some reconstruction and repair. The tower is surrounded by scaffolding and the lantern room is wrapped. They are re-doing some brickwork and repainting the lantern room.
[This message has been edited by Mike Seewald (edited 11-03-99).]
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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11/03/99 04:21 PM
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Eaton's Neck would be a great addition to HL's.
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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11/15/99 11:30 AM
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The url for this website has been edited. so you can now reach it, Thanks to - “The Lightkeeper”---Mike, for bringing it to my attention calendar for 2000 -"Lighthouses of Long Island" by Ralph Pugliese Jr. for $9.95. www.ralphjr.com
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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01/15/01 11:20 AM
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Will this be the year for a few more Long Island Lighthouses?
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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01/15/01 12:46 PM
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Hey Bob, ... I'm with you on more Long Island Lighthouses. I've got my fingers crossed hoping Race Rock will become a reality soon. I would also love to see Cedar Point and Huntington Harbor as HLs. There is no doubt in my mind that a series size of 6500 or less would sell out in under two years. Bob
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Re: Long Island Lights Series
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01/15/01 11:20 PM
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How about a vote for North Dumpling Light!!!
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