Mosaic Monday: Let There Be Lighthouses

I decided to get the lighthouses out of my system and finally post the rest of them. I do believe the Cape Blanco lighthouse was the most interesting. I posted it on Mosiac Monday not too long ago. It is very windy in that location and we were told that the lighthouse keepers had to tether their children to keep them from blowing away.Can you imagine that? The history was interesting. They didn’t get supplies very often and sometimes they would get a surprise visit from an overseer. He had high expectations of them and they had to have the place kept in an orderly manner. When they did know he was coming for an inspection you had to make sure the brass buttons on all jackets were polished. I am linking with Mary at Little Red House for Mosaic Monday.

This last photo was taken in Cresent City, California. It is called Battery Point. We regret that we didn’t take the time to walk to it but we were on a certain time frame and I am sure we’ll get to it at another time. Like Scarlett O’Hara said..”there’s always tomorrow.”

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30 thoughts on “Mosaic Monday: Let There Be Lighthouses”

nigel on October 10, 2011 at 3:30 PM said:

That first photograph is very interesting…

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- Roberta on October 11, 2011 at 5:16 AM said:
  
  Thank you!!
  
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Sue Brown on October 10, 2011 at 7:08 PM said:

I love lighthouses – you have taken some great shots here. There are a couple which I would love to sketch, if that’s ok with you? (If the results are not horrendous, I would post them on my blog with a link back here.) If you’re not happy to do that, just say – won’t be offended

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- Roberta on October 11, 2011 at 5:15 AM said:
  
  Help yourself..Sue! Thank you..I will look forward to seeing what you come up with. We all inspire each other and that is what is so great about blogging. I still want to learn pencil sketching..
  
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garden2day on October 10, 2011 at 7:16 PM said:

Very interesting! We just love lighthouses. When we visit them, I like seeing the old glass and knowing the history. Tethering the children…that’s windy! Have a good week!

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- Roberta on October 11, 2011 at 4:37 AM said:
  
  Thank you! You have a wonderful week too..
  
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eileeninmd on October 10, 2011 at 7:38 PM said:

I love lighthouses and you captures some wonderful views. Beautiful photos,
I hope you have a wonderful week!

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- Roberta on October 11, 2011 at 4:38 AM said:
  
  Thank you..Eileen! have a great week too …
  
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A Garden of Threads on October 10, 2011 at 9:31 PM said:

Lovely lighthouse pictures. Interesting bit of history too. Enjoy your week:)

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Emily Gooch on October 11, 2011 at 12:40 AM said:

Lovely collage of the lighthouses and bridges. I really like the perspective of the glass light in the first photo. Thanks for sharing the history Roberta. I always find it interesting how people used to live before. I know it can get very windy along the Oregon coast.

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- Roberta on October 11, 2011 at 4:41 AM said:
  
  Thank you..Emily! The glass was made in France…It was a good tour and full of information and didn’t cause very much either.
  
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Ellen on October 11, 2011 at 12:45 AM said:

That’s so interesting about having to tether their children…
Great shots. I’m always intrigued with light houses. Have a good week!

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- Roberta on October 11, 2011 at 4:42 AM said:
  
  Thank you..Ellen! I think as a mother it would have been nerve wracking..lol!
  
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Kim,USA on October 11, 2011 at 4:16 AM said:

These is so gorgeous. Love it!

Fall Colors

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- Roberta on October 11, 2011 at 5:12 AM said:
  
  Thank you! I am happy to hear that you enjoyed my photos..
  
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dotsie on October 11, 2011 at 5:06 AM said:

I enjoyed visiting your blog — your pictures are great. I really love lighthouses!

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- Roberta on October 11, 2011 at 5:11 AM said:
  
  Thank you for your visit! Stop by anytime.. (:
  
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Arlene Martin on October 11, 2011 at 7:46 AM said:

Love, love and love this. I find lighthouses so beautiful, so intriguing. Don’t find them on the Canadian Prairie. Thanks for putting this together. Lovely pictures..

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- Roberta on October 11, 2011 at 7:58 AM said:
  
  Thank you!! (:
  
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Marianne on October 11, 2011 at 12:21 PM said:

Thank for sharing some history on lighthouses…they are fascinating. Your mosaic has great photos.

I had a remarkable dream about a lighthouse a few months back, and it had a lot of symbolism within it. It was a dream full of clarity.

Blessings,
Marianne

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- Roberta on October 11, 2011 at 1:03 PM said:
  
  Thank you..Marianne! It’s interesting how we get confirmation on things that we dream about..blessings to you too!
  
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Marie Nagle Photography on October 11, 2011 at 12:40 PM said:

Very cool! I really like the last photo

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- Roberta on October 11, 2011 at 1:04 PM said:
  
  Thank you…Marie!
  
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Igo My Way on October 14, 2011 at 1:23 PM said:

I wish I could live in an old lighthouse… so romantic Thanks for the pictures and the post!

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- Roberta on October 14, 2011 at 7:02 PM said:
  
  You are welcome..Igo!
  
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photosbymartina on November 4, 2011 at 10:15 PM said:

Roberta, the first photo drew me closer and the last one kept me dazing. Spectacular images all around!

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- Roberta on November 4, 2011 at 10:33 PM said:
  
  Thank you..Martina! You inspire me with your poetry. Very nice young lady! I was up around 2 am writing something. I want to write more.. Please join me at http://faithliveshere.wordpress.com It is new and still under construction..
  
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Steve Schwartzman on November 5, 2011 at 4:11 AM said:

Your first photograph stands out due to its abstraction: well done.

Steve Schwartzman
http://portraitsofwildflowers.wordpress.com

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- Roberta on November 5, 2011 at 2:23 PM said:
  
  Thank you..Steve!
  
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