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[Travellin Dave]

Just a couple more lighthouse facts....  (because Mr. Bean wanted more!)

THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE WAS CREATED IN 1789 by the 9th Act of the first Congress. Over the years, lighthouses were placed under the direction of the Department of Revenue (this department was disbanded in 1820), Treasury (until 1903), Commerce, and Transportation. The Lighthouse Board (of the U. S. Lighthouse Establishment) held sway from 1852 to July 1, 1910 when Commerce created the Bureau of Lighthouses. The Coast Guard took over on July 7, 1939.   The Lighthouse Board divided the country into Districts in 1852:  there were originally 8 and then eventually 19.  Today the Coast Guard only has 10 districts.

THE FIRST AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE TO USE ELECTRICITY was the Statue of Liberty in 1886.

The most powerfull lighthouse in the Western Hemisphere is the Sullivan Island Light in Charleston, SC.  It originally had 28 million candelas (candlepower) but the light was actually too dazzling and  the power was lowered to 1.2 million candelas.  It could still be seen over 26 nautical miles (48 km; 30 mi)

Now, your lighthouse quiz question for the day (no peeking)
What is a Daymark?

Towers are given special (painted) patterns -- diamond shapes, spirals, stripes, etc. -- or colors to distinguish them from each other. These patterns were known as daymarks.

[Threebean]

Just a couple more lighthouse facts....  (because Mr. Bean wanted more!)

THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE WAS CREATED IN 1789 by the 9th Act of the first Congress. Over the years, lighthouses were placed under the direction of the Department of Revenue (this department was disbanded in 1820), Treasury (until 1903), Commerce, and Transportation. The Lighthouse Board (of the U. S. Lighthouse Establishment) held sway from 1852 to July 1, 1910 when Commerce created the Bureau of Lighthouses. The Coast Guard took over on July 7, 1939.   The Lighthouse Board divided the country into Districts in 1852:  there were originally 8 and then eventually 19.  Today the Coast Guard only has 10 districts.

THE FIRST AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE TO USE ELECTRICITY was the Statue of Liberty in 1886.

The most powerfull lighthouse in the Western Hemisphere is the Sullivan Island Light in Charleston, SC.  It originally had 28 million candelas (candlepower) but the light was actually too dazzling and  the power was lowered to 1.2 million candelas.  It could still be seen over 26 nautical miles (48 km; 30 mi)

Now, your lighthouse quiz question for the day (no peeking)
What is a Daymark?

Towers are given special (painted) patterns -- diamond shapes, spirals, stripes, etc. -- or colors to distinguish them from each other. These patterns were known as daymarks.

I was just going to say that.  Also, for extra credit, the opposite of a nightmark. 

[A Friend of Charlie]

Just a couple more lighthouse facts....  (because Mr. Bean wanted more!)

THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE WAS CREATED IN 1789 by the 9th Act of the first Congress. Over the years, lighthouses were placed under the direction of the Department of Revenue (this department was disbanded in 1820), Treasury (until 1903), Commerce, and Transportation. The Lighthouse Board (of the U. S. Lighthouse Establishment) held sway from 1852 to July 1, 1910 when Commerce created the Bureau of Lighthouses. The Coast Guard took over on July 7, 1939.   The Lighthouse Board divided the country into Districts in 1852:  there were originally 8 and then eventually 19.  Today the Coast Guard only has 10 districts.

THE FIRST AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE TO USE ELECTRICITY was the Statue of Liberty in 1886.

The most powerfull lighthouse in the Western Hemisphere is the Sullivan Island Light in Charleston, SC.  It originally had 28 million candelas (candlepower) but the light was actually too dazzling and  the power was lowered to 1.2 million candelas.  It could still be seen over 26 nautical miles (48 km; 30 mi)

Now, your lighthouse quiz question for the day (no peeking)
What is a Daymark?

Towers are given special (painted) patterns -- diamond shapes, spirals, stripes, etc. -- or colors to distinguish them from each other. These patterns were known as daymarks.

I was just going to say that.  Also, for extra credit, the opposite of a nightmark.

Hahaha. The latter would have been my answer too.

[South Carolina Redfish]

Just a couple more lighthouse facts....  (because Mr. Bean wanted more!)

THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE WAS CREATED IN 1789 by the 9th Act of the first Congress. Over the years, lighthouses were placed under the direction of the Department of Revenue (this department was disbanded in 1820), Treasury (until 1903), Commerce, and Transportation. The Lighthouse Board (of the U. S. Lighthouse Establishment) held sway from 1852 to July 1, 1910 when Commerce created the Bureau of Lighthouses. The Coast Guard took over on July 7, 1939.   The Lighthouse Board divided the country into Districts in 1852:  there were originally 8 and then eventually 19.  Today the Coast Guard only has 10 districts.

THE FIRST AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE TO USE ELECTRICITY was the Statue of Liberty in 1886.

The most powerfull lighthouse in the Western Hemisphere is the Sullivan Island Light in Charleston, SC.  It originally had 28 million candelas (candlepower) but the light was actually too dazzling and  the power was lowered to 1.2 million candelas.  It could still be seen over 26 nautical miles (48 km; 30 mi)

Now, your lighthouse quiz question for the day (no peeking)
What is a Daymark?

Towers are given special (painted) patterns -- diamond shapes, spirals, stripes, etc. -- or colors to distinguish them from each other. These patterns were known as daymarks.

And which side are the red ones on if returning from sea?  No Razzing Either!

[South Carolina Redfish]

We had around 3" of rain today, very nice for August around here.

Only 78 degrees too

[South Carolina Redfish]

Amazing how many pages we got from Lighthouse Day!  Light houses are intriguing and have a ghostly mystique about them with all their history.

[South Carolina Redfish]

I did not see any Rapper News for Bean today so found him some even though very saddening news.

Reports: Rapper who bragged about getting shot 10 times is shot to death while getting pizza

http://m.chron.com/crime/article/rapper-shot-pizza-Atlanta-10-times-dead-11739622.php

[cigarbreath]

Long time no post.  Spent the week in Minneapolis with son Tim and family.  Son Colin was able to get time off and was able to join us.  Tim is assigned to the Army ROTC program at University of Minnesota. Took in a Twins game.  Turned out to have a touch of drama.  The Big Sexy, Colon, pitched a complete game.  Oh, and Choo was on first.  Excellent post game fireworks.  Really nice having the whole family together. 

[cigarbreath]

Amazing how many pages we got from Lighthouse Day!  Light houses are intriguing and have a ghostly mystique about them with all their history.

Long live fresnel lenses!

[cigarbreath]

For the BOTL that has everything - a lighthouse cocktail shaker. https://www.luxedecor.com/product/authenticmodels-decorative-accents-accessorie-a2cs010

[South Carolina Redfish]

For the BOTL that has everything - a lighthouse cocktail shaker. https://www.luxedecor.com/product/authenticmodels-decorative-accents-accessorie-a2cs010

Might have to own one of those, interesting find CB

[South Carolina Redfish]

Afternoon CB

[South Carolina Redfish]

Laranja lit and a Cold Pacifico Beer on the hotel patio.  Don't have an oven so grilling some meatballs for dinner with the spaghetti

[Threebean]

Laranja lit and a Cold Pacifico Beer on the hotel patio.  Don't have an oven so grilling some meatballs for dinner with the spaghetti

Quite pleasant out, too.  In the shop with an Leaf by Oscar Sumatra lit.

[Threebean]

I did not see any Rapper News for Bean today so found him some even though very saddening news.

Reports: Rapper who bragged about getting shot 10 times is shot to death while getting pizza

http://m.chron.com/crime/article/rapper-shot-pizza-Atlanta-10-times-dead-11739622.php