by CHUCKX53 » Mon May 31, 2010 5:09 am
If anyone was watching the Oak Orchard webcam between 11:57 AM to 1:13 PM yesterday, they would have seen me at the light. It was a totally great day, a tad on the hot side, but just a photo-friendly type of day.
Getting to see the new light up close was like opening a new present under the tree. I discovered that there is some sort of pelxiglass around the railings of the steps and small porch area that can't be seen on the webcam. Also, a small sign on the north-facing side of the light proclaiming it to be the "Oak Orchard Lighthouse." The structure is not yet painted to the original black & white pattern of it's predecessor, and seems to be well constructed from what my closer inspection revealed.
Sorry Barry, we did not stop at either of the two eating establishments, as the wife was feeling a mite uneasy from the heat. However, we did go down the road a ways to to East and got to meet Don Town, the new proprieter of the Braddock Point Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast, which opens for business next week. Don is a real friendly fellow, who graciously offered us a tour of the house and light, which I delightfully accepted.
I just can't describe how neat the place was inside, there was just too much awesome stuff to relate here. I told him that you might be in the area next week, and he said to be sure to stop by Braddock Point for a tour for yourself as well. Climbing the tower and walking around the rail was something I never thought I would ever be able to do at this light, so it was a treat beyond measure. And Don is such a super, down-to-earth guy, meeting him was definitely a high point of our trip.
In all, a very productive journey so far, as I head out to Sodus Outer and Oswego today. May the Photo Gods continue to shine on our mission.
LIVE LONG AND PROSPER