Link Party - Wednesday Medley - 08/07/19

Michigan City Lighthouse, Indiana

I am linking up with Terri @ Your Friend From Florida for her Wednesday Medley.

NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY

Observed annually on August 7, National Lighthouse Day honors the beacon of light that for hundreds of years symbolized safety and security for ships and boats at sea.  At one time, the beacon of light could be found across almost all of America’s shorelines.

Kilauea Point Lighthouse, Kauai, Hawaii

1.  Let's start with a number! How many lighthouses have you visited? So many that I can't even count! I grew up on the southern tip of Lake Michigan and traveled to many lighthouses on both the east and west shores. I've also visited lighthouses on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts and  on many islands. My all time favorite... Kilauea Point Lighthouse, Kauai, Hawaii. My home turf lighthouse is in Michigan City, Indiana.

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

2.  Have you been inside a lighthouse and did you walk to the top? The only one that I've been to the top of is the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse near Daytona Beach Florida.

3.  Do you seek them out when you are traveling the coastlines or are you not that big a fan? I don't travel specifically to see lighthouses, but if there is one close by I will make an effort to visit.

4.  Do you have a favorite scripture or another reference to share with us concerning a guiding light in your life? We have a daughter that chooses darkness no matter how much others provide light and love. 

5.  If you don't collect lighthouses when you travel, is there something tangible that you tend to collect as a souvenir when you are on vacation or a road trip? I collect small tasteful shot glasses (some can be very tacky...you know what I'm talking about) when I travel; they are easy to pack in even the smallest bag and they are a great reminder of all the lovely places I've traveled.

6.  Please share something with us about your week. This week has been full of projects, we are replacing the front porch and wrap around deck (big project), we've cleaned top to bottom for a upcoming family reunion here in Blue Ridge, we've shopped for provisions for our guests, and worked on our travel plan for our vacation to Florida (Disney) in October. Busy week!

Cheers!

Lori in Blue Ridge, GA

Link Party - Wednesday Medley - 07/31/19

I am linking up with Terri @ Your Friend From Florida for her Wednesday Medley.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

1.  Is there a National Park near where you live?  We are less than 2 hours south of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It is a very beautiful park and a wonderful day trip any season of the year.

Indiana Dunes National Park - Our newest National Park... Love it!

2.  How many National Parks and which ones have you visited?  Is there one you would really like to visit? I have visited the following list of National Parks. I would love to visit Yellowstone and the Grand Teton National Parks.

State	National Park		State	National Park
Alaska	Glacier Bay		Hawaii	Haleakala
Arkansas	Hot Springs			Hawaii Volcanoes
California	Kings Canyon		Indiana	Indiana Dunes- New!
	Redwood		Maine	Acadia
	Sequoia		Michigan	Isle Royale
Colorado	Mesa Verde		North Carolina	Great Smoky Mountains
	Rocky Mountain		South Carolina	Congaree
Florida	Biscayne		Tennessee	Great Smoky Mountains
	Dry Tortugas		U.S. Virgin Islands	Virgin Islands
	Everglades		Virginia	Shenandoah

3.  The Park Rangers are protectors of the environment, of the wildlife, and visitors in the parks.  Is there someone (human) in your life who you count on as a protector or are you someone's protector?  My husband is my protector, champion, strength, and best friend. I can't think of anyone that would consider me their protector.

4.  Have you ever had an up-close-and-personal experience with a wild animal that you can tell us about? Many (almost daily) because we live in the mountains and it's still a wild, natural place. The most frightening happened at Cades Cove Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. My sister and I, and my two nieces (2 years old and 4 years old) were sitting at a picnic table having lunch. Two park rangers ran into the campsite yelling "Get the kids in the car, Get the kids in the car...move, move, quickly!" A very large black bear was approaching stealthily, the word they used was "stalking". The Rangers fired their noise makers and scared it back into the woods. Within an hour we had a giant steel bear trap in our group campsite. It made us so uncomfortable (camping in tents) that we moved to a chalet in Gatlinburg for the rest of the trip. YIKES!

Bear Trap in Great Smoky National Park - Got that pesky old bear!

5.  It is certainly an honor to show value to this profession by giving them a day of remembrance.  What is another profession that you like to see honored by a "day" of their own?  Volunteers spend countless hours serving others with little recognition for the job they do. A day to recognize Volunteers would be great.

6.  On this last day of July, please tell us something about your week so far. It has been a really sad week for me. I don't want to go into details, but my job delivered a crushing blow that I will take a long time getting over. Enough said....

Have a great week...

Cheers!

Lori in Blue Ridge, GA