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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.

28 June 2012

Pennsylvania - Erie Harbor North Pier Lighthouse

This lighthouse is also known as Presque Isle North Pier Light. It is located at Presque Isle, Lake Erie, PA. The first lighthouse in the harbor was built in 1830 and made of wood. This one is made of steel and was first lit in 1857. The tower stands 34 feet high and the light is solar powered. At the time of my visit in 2001, this light was active and still assisting mariners through the narrow inlet between Lake Erie and Presque Bay. 

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I know this is an older post, but thanks for posting anyway. I grew up in Erie and did a lot of fishing on Presque Isle, as well as on the South Pier, which is directly across the bay's mouth from this pier and lighthouse. I love in Aloha, OR now.

Thu Jan 18, 05:06:00 PM CST
Al said...

Hi, Timothy;
Thanks for taking time to look at my blog. I'm pleased this posting and the lighthouse brought back a good memory for you. My best to you in all your endeavors.

Fri Jan 19, 10:25:00 AM CST

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