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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.

22 September 2011

Canada - Peggy's Cove Lighthouse

The Peggy's Cove Lighthouse is located at Peggy Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada. The first lighthouse was built here in 1868 and was a large house with a light on top. It was the home for the keeper and his family. It was also used as a radio station during World War II by the Royal Canadian Navy.
Building of this present lighthouse was completed in 1915 and it has an octagonal tower with lantern room. This lighthouse was manned until 1958 when it was then fully automated. At the time of my visit in 2001, the light was still active.
Since 1975 the village post office has been operating on the lower level during the summer months. It is the only Canadian Post Office located in a lighthouse. The village was given its own "cancellation stamp" which is a replica of the lighthouse. Like other tourist who traveled there to view the lighthouse, I had to send a card from this very unique post office/lighthouse. The space inside would only accommodate about four customers at a time. As you can see by the picture, especially if you enlarge it, there is a line of people waiting to get in.
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