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  1. Ron J

    Stories by Ron J .......

    For the last 4 or 5 years, this vessel has always intrigued me...I know from just looking at it, its no doubt an old Coast Guard Cutter or Patrol Boat. During past visits to Gloucester, i make it a point to visit the Harbor, see whats new or old, whats in Port etc. Gloucester Harbor is an old...
  2. Ron J

    Frozen New England ....further Down River...

    That Span is I 95 going to N.H. only about 5 miles away.[attachment 116665 DSC07148.jpg] The bridge i am taking the pictures from is known as the Essex / Merrimack with the Old Chain Bridge on the other side. There is an Island between two bridges.Beautiful spot..Normally alot of traffic flow...
  3. Ron J

    Frozen New England...

    Cruising around in the Winter, with snow and ice , is a favorite time for me. At least when i am done plowing..... Some area's are desolate, but so clean looking, and refreshing.. I specially like the frozen rivers, and surroundings. This is the Merrimac River in Haverhill / West Newbury...
  4. Ron J

    Salt!

    Like George and everyone else, its Collldd! Snowy, and icy.Most towns have depleted their plowing / salting / overtime budgets! And Salt Piles were getting short.. Snooping around today, i drove to Boston to eyeball any ships or waterfront activity's? You never know. On the way back, i swung...
  5. Ron J

    :thumbup:Your doing an excellent job of combining the stories Wayne!

    n/t
  6. Ron J

    Fred, Thanks for the comments below! Now i have to post a bird picture! :lol:

    [attachment 115517 Winter030.jpg] This Eagle is mounted on the Custom House at Derby Wharf in Salem Mass.[attachment 115518 Winter029.jpg] Like Fred, i like old subjects, Nautical related, Wharfs, old ships, abandoned Coast Guard Stations, LifeSaving Stations, Lighthouse's etc. Being on the New...
  7. Ron J

    Feeding some Wildlife......

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  8. Ron J

    Some "Winter Wonderland" photos.....

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  9. Ron J

    You can tell its Winter...everyone or most everyone, is writing some good stuff! Great to see a busy Forum again.

    n/t
  10. Ron J

    Never visited this Forum before, mostly Tales Forum...Good stuff!

    [attachment 114713 DSC06696.jpg][attachment 114714 DSC06699.jpg] The first two are Hospital Point Light, in Beverly Mass., This is the home of the Commandant of the Coast Guard First District, Boston (New Jersey to Canada) The next two are Plum Island Light, Plum Island, Newburyport...
  11. Ron J

    Oak Hill Cemetery.....

    This may be an odd subject to post, but my visit a couple of months ago, lured me back to snoop around.....I have traveled by this location for 40 years, visiting Newburyport many times, fascinating Old Seaport town...Large Mansions, built by Sea Captains, or rich merchants that became rich...
  12. Ron J

    Chatham Light.....Cape Cod and all the wonderful Lighthouses by RJ are here!

    I would think this could be a popular subject....I didn't realize how many photo's i have of various lighthouses, so figured i would show a few..some you may have seen already... Whatever..Enjoy! This is Scituate Mass.[attachment 114385 CG117.jpg] Next is Gloucester Mass.[attachment 114386...
  13. Ron J

    An Erector Set....This construction has been going on for

    a few months now.. Watched them assemble some of this "Erector Set" Brave or nuts? No matter where you drive in Beverly, or on the Harbor, you can't miss this.[attachment 114375 DSC05834.jpg][attachment 114376 DSC05831.jpg][attachment 114377 DSC05835.jpg][attachment 114378...
  14. Ron J

    Historic Markers..... Adventure right in front of your nose! Part One..

    [attachment 114033 DSC05990.jpg]Historic Markers....They seem to be everywhere, every State , every Country.... As i mentioned, adventure right in front of your nose! Next time you "fly by" one, stop and read it! Most are in plain view for hundreds of feet, others, you may spot if you are...
  15. Ron J

    The Lightship Sailors Association Part 4 Visiting the Chatham Lighthouse / C.G. Station

    From the Pier, we were then bused to the Coast Guard Station Chatham, which also has Chatham Light on the property. I have visited the Station in the past, but FROM the street! Words cannot describe the beauty of just viewing the Atlantic, the Harbor entrance, and all the sanddunes from the...
  16. Ron J

    The Lightship Sailors Association! Part 1

    Well, i don't quite know where to begin this story, but here goes... Last Summer, a day in August, i had visited The Coast Guard Heritage Museum in Barnstable. Mainly to view their Coast Guard related collections and displays. I don't want to bore anyone by mentioning this again, but i have...
  17. Ron J

    Mike, here are a couple of nautical goodies...

    I did Scuba dive a couple of times when i was 17 or so, but never on a Wreck. Most of these items i purchased a Antique stores, flea markets, were gifts by friends, or belonged to my Father. This bell was given to me last summer by a friend/neighbor who cleaned out a house,down the street,abd it...
  18. Ron J

    :sad:Everybody hibernating out there? Wow is it quite...

    n/t
  19. Ron J

    The USS Lionfish...

    The Lionfish also served in WWII,and the Cold War. Rescued American pilots in the Pacific. Here she sits as a Memorial like the others honoring our Veterans![attachment 112423 DSC06541.jpg][attachment 112424 DSC06547.jpg][attachment 112425 DSC06383.jpg][attachment 112426 DSC06496.jpg][attachment...
  20. Ron J

    Battleship Massachusetts stern Turret... Lets go inside..

    I would be guessing, but i would think there would be at least a crew of 5 or 6 that would be stationed inside the turret! Let alone how many men would be below 2 decks to help load this thing! And remember there were two more on the bow![attachment 112411 DSC06484.jpg] Duck and...
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