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Mise Tales Forty-Eight

November 4, 2014Advertisement, Art, Christmas, Information, Jewellery, Jewellery, Lighthouse Models, Lighthouse Models, Lighthouses, Models, Models, Ornaments, Ornaments, Souvenirs, Travelcrystal, lighthouse, litehouse, ornaments, Swarovskiretlkpr

For an update on what a Mise Tale is then please see Mise Tales One.

Well, this page started out as a normal MiscTale page, but ended up more as a Christmas 2014 Shopping List! I am posting this earlier rather than later just in case someone wants to buy that special gift.

PS – I have no association with any of these companies, nor do I receive any awards for advertising their merchandise.

These are too pretty not to share. To see what it is and other designs please visit the following sites: Continue reading Mise Tales Forty-Eight →

Mise Tales Forty-Seven

October 23, 2014Advertisement, Art, Construction, Environment, Equipment, History, Hobbies, Lighthouses, Ornaments, Souvenirs, Weatherantiques, deck prisms, lighthouse, litehouse, quilts, weather, wind, wine bottleretlkpr

For an update on what a Mise Tale is then please see Mise Tales One.

As mentioned earlier on the front page of my website, any photos or cartoons, or short bits of information, when it is removed from the front page, will also be included again later in the next next Misc Tales posting. That way you can keep track of it, search for it, or copy it.

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On October 18, 2014, a large storm was hitting the British Columbia, Canada coastline. The photo above shows the winds as a visualization of global weather conditions, forecast by supercomputers, updated every three hours. Click the photo for more recent details. Move around the map with your mouse. Zoom in also. Check out the menu in the lower left corner for more information.

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What Happens If You Break It?

October 2, 2014Advertisement, Art, Construction, Equipment, Florida, History, Light, Lighthouses, North America, USA, WorldwideFresnel lens, lighthouse, litehouse, restorationretlkpr

Classic Fresnel Lighthouse Lenses (Youtube)

Another benefit of Facebook (FB), if you subscribe to the right channels, is the notification of new webpages. In this case a friend on Sentinelles des Mer (FB) led me to their webpage in Belgium www.sentinelles-des-mers.be again in French in case you clicked on the first link already.

What a beautiful sight (site?) to see! The page is covered with Fresnel lenses – originals and copies, plus they had links to the original webpage Artworks Florida which you will be happy to know is in English.

Artworks Florida says:

Fresnel Lens Reproduction and Restoration

Reproduction –
Artworks Florida custom designs and manufactures historic reproduction Fresnel lenses that were used to illuminate lighthouses in the 1800’s

Restoration –
Artworks Florida designs and manufactures custom lens components used in the restoration of original classic Fresnel lenses

Continue reading What Happens If You Break It? →

Something a Little Different!

September 29, 2014Advertisement, Drawings, Drawings, Facebook, Fishboats, Humour, Lighthouses, Souvenirs, Transportationdrawings, fish boat, humour., lighthouse, litehouse, sketchesretlkpr

One of the nice things about Facebook is that you get to meet a lot of great people. One of the newest I met was Tom Crestidina on a webpage in Facebook called West Coast Fisherman.

Now my website is dedicated to lighthouses, and West Coast Fisherman is dedicated to “Fishing and fishing boat photos from the Bering to the Baja.” Tom’s pictures below are related to fishing and lighthouses! Enjoy!

For larger photos and more detailed information on the humorous drawings please go to Tom’s webpage by clicking on the photo below. Once there, click a smaller photo for details and descriptions – it is amazing the number of funny details he has added to each drawing.

Mise Tales Forty-Three

June 7, 2014Advertisement, Art, Boats, British Columbia, Coins, Coins, England, Foreign, Government, History, Information, Lighthouses, Photographs, Photos, Souvenirs, Tourism, Travel, United Kingdom, Videosanniversary, boat, British Columbia, contest, lighthouse, litehouse, photos, tours, Trinity Houseretlkpr

For an update on what a Mise Tale is then please see Mise Tales One. As mentioned earlier on the front page of my website, any photos or cartoons, or short bits of information, when it is removed from the front page, will also be included again later in the next Misc Tales. That way you can keep track of it, search for it, or copy it.

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From the Toronto Sun online for May 17, 2014 comes the article See Canada from the sea on a boutique cruise

See Canada from the sea just as the explorers did and discover some of the country’s vast but relatively untouched wilderness.

Maple Leaf Adventures, a boutique expedition cruise company, explores Haida Gwaii (Islands of the People), formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands. . . . more

For more information: mapleleafadventures.com and Holland America Line: hollandamerica.com.

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The history of Trinity House, UK On This Day in Trinity House History – 20 May 1514– The Big One! . . .

. . . and a Lighthouse Photography Competition also from Trinity House. Please check it out and vote. Excellent photos!

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Mise Tales Forty-Two

May 27, 2014Advertisement, Beachcombing, Bed & Breakfast, British Columbia, Canada, Construction, England, Environment, Foreign, Government, Information, Lighthouses, Photos, Real Estate, Recreation, Tourism, Travel, United Kingdom, VisitorsBC, lighthouse, litehouse, UK, USA, vacationretlkpr

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Video: What hidden treasures lie within Orfordness Lighthouse? Charitable trust opens the iconic landmark to the public before it’s taken by the sea

– Andrew Hirst Monday, April 14, 2014

For centuries it served as a beacon of security, offering safe passage for thousands of seafarers.

Now, as the sea it once guarded over grows perilously close, the end of Orfordness Lighthouse looms near.

But before the iconic landmark is lost to the waves, a final chance to view it in all its glory has been made possible. . . more

To inquire about visiting email orfordnesslighthouse@gmail.com. Continue reading Mise Tales Forty-Two →

KCCO

May 21, 2014Advertisement, Art, Posterslighthouse, litehouseretlkpr

KCCO ???? If you are out of the link and do not know what KCCO means then I will explain. According to the Urban Dictionary it is:

A phrase made famous by the popular website, The Chive (probably the best site in the world). It means stay the course no matter what. . . more

It has been adapted in various ways for many groups.

The reason I am bringing it up right now is I came across this version on the left designed by the Canadian Coast Guard employees and thought it a quite unique and a helpful reminder. On the right is another whimsical edition for Canada.

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Mise Tales Forty

April 23, 2014Advertisement, Art, British Columbia, Canada, Coast Guard, History, Hovercraft, Jewellery, Lighthouses, Movies, Photographs, Photos, Real Estate, Recreation, Tourism, Transportation, Travel, Videos, Videos, Visitorsblog, Canada, Canadian, Coast Guard, hovercraft, lighthouse, litehouse, lyrics, movie, photos, religion, videoretlkpr

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survival necklace s1401 from Cougar Fashion in Tahsis, British Columbia

from the rainforest, for the rainforest price $12.50 this necklace is transformed to emergency fishing gear within minutes. all you need is a pocket knife.

contents: – 3.8 m. fishing line – 3.5 cm. bait hook – interlock snap swivel – split ring – 6 cm. hoochie

Now this is a unique West Coast piece. It is a very beautiful necklace and would draw comments wherever it is worn. I am not too sure how practical it would be with only 3.8 meters (12.5 feet) of fishing line, but anything could work in an emergency.One would be better off also wearing a Survival Strap (get one in a matching colour) to add length to the necklace. Hey, two unique pieces of survival jewelry which you can wear anytime. Check out all the other items which you can find at Cougar Fashion. Continue reading Mise Tales Forty →

Private (Model) Lighthouse For Sale

April 13, 2014Adult Memories, Advertisement, Art, Canada, Construction, Hobbies, Models, Models, Prince Edward Island, Souvenirs, Tourismfor sale, lighthouse, litehouse, model, PEI, Prince Edward Islandretlkpr

Private (Model) Lighthouse For Sale – via Journal Pioneer

article_large — Wall looks out from the top floor his lighthouse.

New Annan fisherman looking to sell unique lawn ornament
NEW ANNAN – Anybody want to buy a lighthouse? Chris Wall of New Annan is selling his.

It’s three storeys tall and is a scaled down replica of the Cape Tryon Light.

It’s currently sitting on Wall’s front lawn in New Annan, on the headlands of the Barbara Weit River.

Anyone who’s driven by his property would probably have noticed the structure – it’s pretty hard to miss. The lighthouse is the pride and joy of his carpentry hobby, said the career lobster fisherman, but he’s recently decided that it’s time to move on to his next challenge.

So he’s offering up his lighthouse to a good home for $15,000. . . . more

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Book – The Nauticapedia List of British Columbia’s Floating Heritage (Volume 1)

April 11, 2014Adult Memories, Advertisement, Art, Boats, Books, Books, British Columbia, Canada, Construction, Fishboats, History, Information, Lifeboats, Rowboat, Ships & ShippingBC, boats, book, British Columbia, Canada, lighthouse, litehouseretlkpr

The Nauticapedia List of British Columbia’s Floating Heritage (Volume 1)

– A new book by John M. MacFarlane 2014

This is a must have for all BC boat lovers.

Click the photo for the webpage.

Lighthouse Memories

– bringing a little life into your lights