Stories by Ron J .......

[Ron J]

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[Ron J]

you see in the picture served on Lightships! (I may be in the picture with a red jacket,except me.) This was at thier 10th reunion i attended as a guest. I am now a member of the Lightship Sailors Association, and proud of it! Well most are wearing the red jacket, (There were no woman though, they may be in the photo)[attachment 127989 DSC06275.jpg]

 

[Ron J]

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[Royal]

sent them just the way they come off the camera. I will adjust them to match, as long as there is some overlap. I have a great program for it

 

[Ron J]

I have shown pictures of this magnificent location before, but you need to understand the erosion that takes place on Cape Cod, every year! Hope these photo's make it clearer.Notice the log ,and tire tracks way down there? About the middle of the picture, you can see what appears to be a pile of dumped clay, or something. I think they are trying to stop a landslide in that spot. If I dared tried to go down, I would have needed a rope or winch to get me back up! As you can read on the rock, the Light was moved to its present position in 1996. It was broadcast on the History Channel or Discovery Channel. Also notice the pipes,wires,cement dangling down the cliff. I believe the Light was way out further than that rock with the plaque! Highland Light, also known as Cape Cod Light is in Eastham, and by the way, its surrounded by a Golf Course, which is made to look natural. I hate Golf so i couldn't care less,(see i can smile!),but figured i would mention the course for you Golf nuts! That grizzly looking character is my friend, Barry Young.He is standing at an intersection for Golfcarts to cross.Told you it looks natural! His father was a Coast Guard Pilot in the fortys and early fifties. This was his first visit, and we need to plan another "whirlwind" trip to the Cape soon. I couldn't show him all the Lighthouses,and Coast Guard Stations in one day! [attachment 128004 DSC08212.jpg][attachment 128005 DSC08218.jpg][attachment 128006 DSC08214.jpg][attachment 128007 DSC08215.jpg][attachment 128008 DSC08219.jpg][attachment 128010 DSC08217.jpg] Rj

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

How will boats know that it has been moved inland and is no longer at the water edge? How far is this from your home? Have you ever taken any night pictures of the lighthouses when they had their lights turned on? I think that these old lighthouses are neat. Please have a great day! Kelley (Texas)

 

[Ron J]

I would guess 30 to 50 miles? No Night pictures..although the Lights are on during the day also. With to days electronics, the Lighthouses are really not needed...IF you have the electronics. Fred, the Lighthouses i recently posted are all on Cape Cod. Provincetown is at the very tip of the Cape, can't drive any further. That is a 2 1/2 hour trip,each way, with no traffic. I left my house, 30 miles north of Boston at 5:00 a.m. and returned home about 9:30. So you can see why i call my trips to the Cape, "Whirlwind Tours". I drive an average of 75mph until i hit the Cape Cod Canal. After that its 45 to 60 if you dare. Some of it is two lane highway, then through different towns. I always leave early regardless if its tourist season (May 30 through Memorial Day) or not. Prefer driving predawn and after Sunset to go and return. I tend to have a lead foot! There are so many places to stop and view, at least 10 lighthouses you can drive to, others you would need a boat, or a dune permit to reach. There is Marconi Station on the outer dunes, sight of the first transatlantic radio communication, whats left of it. There is the Pilgrim tower to climb in Provincetown, sand dune tours, whalewatching,and if you like the beach, they are endless. There is also the Whydah Pirate Museum in Provincetown on the pier. Haven't gone in yet, but most of the Pirate Treasure is on display in PA. Remember in school, we are taught the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock in Plymouth? That's a crock of bull! The original landing was in Provincetown, a very well protected harbor. That's why the Pilgrim Tower was built, as a memorial. Fred, I enjoy showing and telling about New England, but envy where you are too! The old West...maybe someday..

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

For some reason, I thought that Whales were only on the west coast, up near Canada. I did not know that you folks had them too. Have you ever seen one, and if so, are they really as big as they appear to be in the movies? Years ago, I watched the movie "Moby Dick" which was about a large whale that attacked a large sailing boat, sinking it. I think that the Whale had had a run in with the captain sometime in the past and when he found out that the captain was on that sailing boat, he decided to sink it and kill the captain. Well, the Whale won the battle and swam off with the captain on his back at the end of the movie. That was a good movie! Maybe one of these days I will get to actually see a whale in person. Kelley (Texas)

 

[Ron J]

[attachment 128022 100_1266.jpg]went Whaling on a ship for the experience! Fred,Go under my Cape Cod trip, part 3! You MISSED it! These two pictures were from last Summer, when i took my grandkids Whalewatching![attachment 128021 100_1277.jpg] This house belonged to Melvilles sister, where he lived in New Bedford. He could of written right in that window! I took these last summer also. Melville most likely saw this same view, except with masted schooners and whalers in the harbor instead of modern day fishing boats.[attachment 128025 DSC07780.jpg][attachment 128026 DSC07762.jpg]

 

[Micheal_R]

So How far did they actually move the lighthouse Ron?? And in the unknown future, are they going to have to move it again?

Fair winds

Mike

 

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[Kelley (Texas)]

Those Whales are big. Yes, it is sad that they beach themselves and die...what a waste. Thanks for posting these pictures. Kelley (Texas)

 

[Ron J]

A Friend of mine, Frank, has been helping me, rather I helping him, with an older 16 foot Skiff, i purchased last Fall. Frank added a small deck, stripped the gunnel's,and seats,etc. We re varnished all the wood. I re powered it with a 4 stroke Tohatsu outboard. Today, i gave it a maiden run to break it in. I scooted out along the Beverly Farms coastline, which is nothing new for me. Been boating there since i was a little kid, on my Dads lobster boat. Along the way, I eyeballed a half dozen Kayaks with one of them in the water, kayak, overturned. I watched from a distance, and could see, the young man in the water, was having difficulty getting back on. I scooted over, knowing there are a hell of a lot of people who are new or ignorant about boating, small or large. The kid was wearing a life vest, but just couldn't get on. I asked if I could help. I had the kid, just float next to my skiff to rest. The ends result, I told him to hang on the the kayak, while i towed it, and him a few hundred yards to the nearest beach area. I left, after seeing the kid being able to stand in the water, and get on the beach. Later in the day, i noticed all of them on another beach, having some fun, so his day turned out good. > I continued on my little voyage, towards Misery Island. Been a year since i visited last. The weather was fantastic. This area is just beautiful, you never get tired of viewing it. You see Mansions that were built back at the turn of the early 1900's, when Beverly was known as the "Gold Coast", because of its beauty, and the super rich, who built these places. Some had Rail Spurs, right to there carriage house, to drop their personal Pullman Coach's,(personal Rail Cars). Most can only be seen from a boat, with luxurious acres hiding them from the public view. Some are "Old Yankee" money, others are "New" money. [attachment 129598 DSC08475.jpg][attachment 129600 DSC08476.jpg][attachment 129601 DSC08478.jpg] Most entrances from rte 127, have rather huge iron gates, with names cast in cement pillars etc.This one is of course, "new" money. Maybe 10 years old...[attachment 129603 DSC08483.jpg] This small "bathhouse" with its domed roof, was once part of the "Sears" Estate. My Dad worked as a grounds keeper for a couple of years, after retiring from the Coast Guard in 1951. My Mom would bring me and my younger brother here to swim, while Dad worked! Other wise it was all considered "a Private Beach". The next shot, you can see another similar domed roof in the trees..set way back. That was the Horse Stable! Now a house. I remember Dad bring me in that stable, I was maybe 7 or so. I remember all the hardwood walls, with glass doors,covered with blue ribbons,red ribbons all from horse shows maybe in the 1920's or so. It left a lasting impression! more to come... Rj [attachment 129604 DSC08524.jpg][attachment 129605 DSC08525.jpg]

 

[Ron J]

I figured i would circle Big Misery first, and come back between Big and Little Misery. This Cove is a very popular spot to spend the day or weekend, depending on Boat size. [attachment 129612 DSC08516.jpg] [attachment 129615 DSC08517.jpg]Coming around to the open side, it always get a little rougher, or has large rollers... Here I am heading towards Little M. to the port side.[attachment 129614 DSC08497.jpg] The remains of an old cottage, always attracted me...I did climb in and out it, way back in the late fifties, when my Dad would bring his family and friends for a nice lobster fest on the beach. My younger brother, and a couple of our friends would walk completely around Big Misery, now its mostly overgrown, with some areas landscaped by the "Trustee's of Reservations" whom own the island.[attachment 129616 DSC08508.jpg] Here we have circled the Island. This area is also special in my memory's, this is the beach we would have our cookouts on, Lobster, fish and whatever. Looking in the tree line, you can see a dip. That is where there was an old airplane hanger, with railroad tracks going down into the water to make a launching ramp. The cement pad is still there, but extremely grown over,,what a shame. Rj[attachment 129618 DSC08514.jpg]

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

trouble getting back into his kayak boat. These are some big homes! How big was the horse stable back in the distance? This is interesting. Kelley (Texas)

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

Little Misery looks like a great place to camp out overnight. What type of airplane was stored in that hanger? Did you ever see the airplane? You sure live in a very interesting area. Kelley (Texas)

 

[Ron J]

when I was actually in it. It was remodeled into a large home years ago, as the estate was "broken-up" and lots sold. Someday I will try to drive to it, and get a photo. These estates, are mostly private roads and keep-out signs galore. If i remember, there is another ex Stable that is now a residence. I will try to take some photo's tomorrow ...You won't believe the size of this place. I never paid much attention about horse's, but it is quite a big deal in the surrounding area. Beverly Farms, Hamilton, Ipswich are all money towns,and stables are quite common. You need money for that type of interests around here. Myopia Hunt Club is in Hamilton, and has been around for a 100 years. Polo is a real big sport if your a member. True Yankee stuff....Old yankee blue bloods..old money... You know like " Pass the Pupon!" (if you can afford it)

 

[Ron J]

They were experimenting landing and taking off in water. The idea was to use planes for Search and Rescue of vessels in trouble, which back then was common.

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

I meant to say something about it in one of the other two posted stories, but forgot. Kelley (Texas)

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

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