Good Morning All,
The tower looming out of the morning mist, the fresnel lens glowing in the lantern room.
Sunday I had the pleasure of accompnying the "Wildbird" on an excursion out to the U.S.C.G. Station at Eatons Neck. His mission was to get some photos and information for a presentation he is doing on L.I.Lights and for updating his website of Long Island Lights.
Even though the weather was not cooperative we enjoyed the tour of the station and the tower climb. As always the Coast Guard was very accommodating. A young seaman named Bryan (his last name escapes me) took us down to the docks and we were allowed to board a small cutter for inspection, then it was onward and upward to the lighthouse.
As far as I'm concerned it doesn't matter what the weather is. It's always a thrill to be able to visit, climb or be in the presence of our historic sentinels.
On the way home we made a detour up to the Old Field Light for some more for fog shrouded photos.
Be sure to check Bobs website (
www.longislandlighthouses.co) for updates.
Keep the Flame!!
[This message has been edited by Mike Seewald (edited 06-14-99).]