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After retirement, for two summers I worked as a tour guide at the Umpqua River Lighthouse in Oregon. This opportunity enabled me to learn more about that lighthouse than any of the others I've seen. Although I have personally visited and photographed over 300 lighthouses in the United States and three Provinces in Canada, the Umpqua River Lighthouse has special meaning for me. That Lighthouse inspired me to write two fictional books with the characters working, living, and enduring the challenges of lighthouse keeping. All pictures posted in this blog were taken by myself, unless noted otherwise.

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I hope you will find time to enjoy my books. Preview the book covers below at the right side of page.

Book #1: "The Wickie and the Umpqua Lighthouse." Detail: "The Wickie and the Umpqua Lighthouse" is an 1860's story about the lighthouse keepers and their families at the Umpqua River Lighthouse. It will stir your emotions and warm your heart. Discover the challenges they met but never expected, and their determination to maintain navigational aid to mariners on the Oregon coast. (Wickie is a nickname used by the early lighthouse keepers at the Umpqua River Lighthouse in OR.)

Book #2: "Spirit of The Lighthouse" is a sequel to The Wickie. Detail: Jesse Fayette, assistant keeper at the Umpqua River Lighthouse, finds himself alone to operate and maintain an Oregon lighthouse after the accidental death of his head keeper. After notifying the Lighthouse Board and requesting help, he is surprised but must deal with an acquaintance, Red Saunders, who believes the lighthouse is haunted.

Book #3: "Unexpected Moments" has a different theme than those of Book #1 and #2. Detail: Dan and Megan, as well as their old friends Jim and Anna, experience unexpected moments of hardships and tragedies in Arizona and California. Will they survive these unexpected moments and find any hope for their futures?

All of my books are available on Amazon.

19 May 2011

California - Point Hueneme Lighthouse

The Point Hueneme Lighthouse was built in 1874 and is located near Oxnard, California on the U.S. Customs property at Port Hueneme. The present tower of the lighthouse was built in 1940. At the time of my visit in 1999 this active light was not open to the public due to its location. However, after considerable explanation to security personnel as to the mission my late wife and myself had for tracking lighthouses all over the country, he arranged for an escort to take us to the lighthouse. Their cooperation enabled me to take the above close up picture.

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5 comments:

http://judywatters.com said...

Doesn't look like the lighthouses of the 1800s. New architect, I presume.

Thu May 19, 04:19:00 PM CDT
Al said...

Hi Judy. Note that the light was built in 1874 but the present tower was built in 1940.

Thu May 26, 11:08:00 AM CDT
Anonymous said...

Please note the lighthouse is open on the third Saturday of the month february thru October 10 am to 3pm. We have been opening up the light to visitors since July 2002.

Visit us at www.huenemelight.org

Regards,
USCG/USCG Auxiliary Lighthouse Team, Point Hueneme

Sun Sep 11, 10:14:00 PM CDT
Carol A. said...

HI AL--MY GRANDFATHER Walter White WAS KEEPER AT POINT HUENEME FROM JULY 31, 1927-RETIRED FROM THAT STATION ON NOV 30,1948 = HE SPENT 41 YEARS IN THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE AND COAST GUARD. I SPENT MY SUMMERS AT THAT STATION WITH MY GRANDPARENTS, WHEN I WAS YOUNG, WHAT TIMES THOSE WERE. CAROL.

Mon Nov 16, 02:40:00 PM CST
Al said...

Hi, Carol. I enjoyed your comments. I'm sure you have many fond memories from staying with your grandparents at this lighthouse. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Mon Nov 16, 03:05:00 PM CST

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