#East Falmouth

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Chipping Sparrow in Falmouth 06/29/24

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sunset at Falmouth mooring field. Falmouth Maine

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[world-of-wales]

─ •✧ WILLIAM'S YEAR IN REVIEW : FEBRUARY ✧• ─

1 FEBRUARY - William held an Investiture Ceremony at Windsor Castle. 2 FEBRUARY - He received Brigadier Giles Harris and Lieutenant Colonel John Livesey (Regimental Lieutenant Colonel & Commanding Officer) of 1st Battalion Welsh Guards at Windsor Castle. 3 FEBRUARY - William held an Investiture at Windsor Castle. 9 FEBRUARY - William and Catherine were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Edward Bolitho) at the National Maritime Museum Falmouth in Discovery Quay. Afterwards, they visited the Dracaena Centre. 10 FEBRUARY - He visited the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust at Ipswich Ambulance Station and afterwards visited Ipswich Hospital on Heath Road.

19 FEBRUARY - William and Catherine attended the British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall where and were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa). 23 FEBRUARY - He held an Investiture at Buckingham Palace and afterwards opened Bentley House and Passage House on King's Scholars Passage in London. 25 FEBRUARY - William and met the volunteers and staff of the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust and attended the Six Nations Rugby Match between Wales and England at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. They were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan (Mrs. Morfudd Meredith). 28 FEBRUARY - William and Catherine were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of West Glamorgan (Mrs. Louise Fleet) at Brynawel House Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Pontyclun. Afterwards, they visited Aberavon Celtic Leisure Centre, where His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan (Mr. Peter Vaughan) received them. William became the Patron of Wales Air Ambulance and subsequently, he and Catherine were received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed (Miss Sara Edwards) as they opened the new patient room at Wales Air Ambulance Ty Elusen in Dafen.

[eregyrn-falls-art]

Went down to Woods Hole, MA, on Cape Code, for brunch on Sunday. Afterwards poked around Woods Hole and Falmouth; and I wanted to see Nobska Light while we were there. While chilly and windy, we were still feeling the benefits of the warm weekend, and had to bundle up less than you'd expect for a trip to the Cape in February.

Nobska Light is very cute and scenic! It wasn't open, and while the Keeper's house seems to have been renovated and is planned to be a maritime museum, it wasn't open either. On the other side of the road was a short path to the cliff above the ocean (really, Vineyard Sound), where we looked out at Martha's Vineyard to the east, and the Elizabeth Islands chain to the west. Birds spotted: common eiders, red breasted mergansers, and a long-tailed duck drake came flying in.

Here's the text of the historical sign:

NOBSKA LIGHTHOUSE Latitude 41 30' 54" N Longitude 70 39' 20" Since 1828, Nobska Light has provided a familiar beacon for "all who go down to the sea in ships". 67 feet above sea level, Nobska's flash every six seconds is visible 17 miles out to sea. This 28,000 candlepower light used a 1000-watt lamp magnified by a Fourth Order Fresnel lens. The red section visible ton the east side of the lantern house warns ships away from Hedge Fence and L'Hommedieu Shoals south of the Cape. The present tower is 42 feelt high and was constructed in 1876. It was built to replace the original "Nobsque" light, a stone cottage with a light tower on top which had stood since 1828. The present tower is made of a cast iron shell lined with brick. It was built in Chelsea, Massachusetts and transported to Cape Cod in four sections. The front half of the current "keeper's house" was also built in 1876. Originally painted dark maroon-brown, it had a covered walkway to the tower attacked in 1899 and a second "assistant keeper's house" added in 1907. [Note: see bottom-right photo above.] Over the year, windows, doors, porches and walkways have come and gone and the color has been changed to the classic Coast Guard white with red roof. [Note: this sign is now out of date; the keeper's house is no longer white, although it still has its red roof; it is now covered in cedar shingles, which have weathered to a grey color.] Nobska Light became part of the Coast Guard in 1939, when the U.S. Light House Service merged with the Coast Guard. Despite this change, the keepers of the light remained civilians until Mr. Hindley retired in 1973, when active duty Coast Guard keepers took up the duty. In 1983, Nobska Light was automated. The two keepers houses were joined and became the quarters for Commander Coast Guard Group Woods Hole and his family. The Woods Hole Group serves the mainland and islands from Plymouth, Massachusetts to the Rhode Island/Connecticut state line.

Older photos above and some information came from:

The Enterprise, Falmouth: "History of Nobska Light Sheds Light on More Than Navigation" (July 15, 2015)

New England Lighthouses: A Virtual Guide. History of Nobska Point Light, Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Friends of Nobska Light

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[hometoursandotherstuff]

Have you ever heard of a home on a semi-detached island? This home in East Falmouth, Massachusetts was built in 1909, has 4bd., 2.5ba. and asks $1.5M. It’s located on freshwater Jenkins Pond.

It has a very Cape Cod look entrance.

There’s a family room right off the entrance.

The living room has a lovely classic look.

They have plants growing in the sunporch.

Beautiful kitchen with a view.

Two of the bedrooms. 

Extra bd. in the finished attic.

There are 2.2 acres of land.

https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-1195-9dvzth/45-owls-nest-road-falmouth-east-falmouth-ma-02536

[bikepackinguk]

Day Ninety-nine

It's a very grey start to today, with a light cloud cover coating the skies.

Up out of the bridleway spot and back onto the road near Constantine, it's straight into the hills as the road leads up into Cornwall's high surroundings as I continue my heading east.

It's some rolling hills to tackle as I slog along the road through some busy morning traffic, until finally riding in to the edges of Falmouth.

The busy port town is full of climbs as I track around and make my way down to the harbourside, where I get a beautiful view across Carrick Roads whilst waiting for the ferry.

After a brief stint afloat and savouring the waves, I put in across the water at the beautiful town of St Mawes.

Heading up past the castle, with some lovely views back across the water, it's up the steep hills once more to start slogging along the road again.

The rising sun is doing its best to burn off the light cloud cover of the morning, and the heat is rising once more as I get to rejoin NCN Route 3 for its stint along the coastline here.

Dropping down past Carne Beach, the route begins a heavy section of steep climbs and drops as it tours around the beautiful coastal area, zig zagging round to take in the many bays and watersides as it makes its way around the cliffsides.

Around and past the steep drops through Portmellon and Mevagissey, the route finally heads off the roads for a long hard climb over the lovely gardens of Heligan, before crossing the road and heading on to St Austell River.

It's a wonderful stretch of off-traffic riding herr as Route 3 follows up the river's course, through some beautiful forested areas, until heading in to St Austell at the heaving A390.

With Route 3 continuing northwards, I head off the cycle route and in to town for a resupply stop and break, before carrying on around the very busy roads to head on towards Par.

Whilst riding along the trails here, the bike lurches to a very sudden stop. A glance down has my heart in my mouth as a rather large branch has managed to find its way into the spokes of my rear wheel, catching the struts of my mudguard, and wrenching everything round. The mudguard has folded near double on itself and is sticking out towards my knee, and the branch is firmly wedged in amongst the wheel.

I stop to assess the damage as this could be pretty disastrous. After managing to extricate the offending piece of wood, I get the mudguard to unfold and slot back into its place without much harm done, and a check of the wheel finds that it's not even much out of true.

What on earth is with this bike?! An absolute tank! I can barely believe that no serious damage has been caused from this incident, but everything seems to be rolling ok, so I guess that means on with the show!

Round to Par and through it's looping one-way system, it's up another big sharp hill to head over to Fowey, with a steep descent through some narrow paths leading to some steps down to my second ferry of the day.

After a short wait and chat with some other tourists waiting, it's aboard the small ferry for a short cruise over the River Fowey to land at the working harbour at Polruan.

With the day wearing on, the heat and work haven't ceased yet, as from the waterside the road leads up and up a long and steep hill to get through and out of the pretty seaside village.

Finally up onto the coastal moorlands, I think it's been another long and tough day's work, so it's time for me to get scouting for a spot to lay my head. Tomorrow should hopefully have me pushing on and out of Cornwall's challenging hills.

TTFN!

[royal-confessions]

“im currently applying to unis in the uk and its so weird to see royals visiting the ones im applying to, like charles visited university of east london and today will and kate are visiting falmouth.” - Submitted by Anonymous

[barrymccaulkinem]

LOST AT SEA, 1803

the good ship

"OBRA DINN"

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Built 1796, London ~ 800 tons, 18ft draught

Captain R. WITTEREL ~ Crew 51 men

Last voyage to Orient ~ Cape rendezvous unmet

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Contact East India Cy. London Office

for enquiries or testimony

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In 1802, the merchant ship

Obra Dinn

set out from London for the Orient with over 200 tons of trade goods. Six months later it hadn't met its rendezvous point at the Cape of Good Hope and was declared lost at sea.

Early this morning of October 14th, 1807, the Obra Dinn drifted into port at Falmouth with damaged sails and no visible crew. As insurance investigator for the East India Company's London Office, dispatch immediately to Falmouth, find means to board the ship, and prepare an assessment of damages.

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Killdeer in Falmouth 06/23/24

[wessexroyalfamily]

Funeral of Queen Caroline

The private funeral of Caroline, The Queen Mother was held today inside Carnarvon Chapel the Chapel Royal located on the westside of Fogmorre Castle. While press and news cameras were not permitted inside the Castle during the service, the Royal Family did release official photographs to mark the occasion.  

Her Majesty Queen Anne II and her husband His Royal Highness The Earl of Gloucester were seated front row along with their sons Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince William and The Prince George of Wessex. His Royal Highness The Duke of Uxbridge joined the senior royals in the front row during the remembrance service.

In the second row of the royal section were Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra of Uxbridge and His Highness The Earl of Falmouth. 

There was much surprise, when it was confirmed that the children of Her Highness Princess Alexandra were seated with members of the Royal Family in the second row next to their parents and uncle. Pictured Above Left to Right: HH The Countess of Hyannis ; The Earl of Hyannis ; David Worcester-Scott ; Lady Beatrice Worcester-Scott ; Lady Charlotte Worcester-Scott. 

The seats of honor, positioned directly right of the Royal Family were given to distinguish  and representatives of the late Queen’s various Charites. The fiancé of The Duke of Worcester wowed crowds in her dress. The two are set to marry in the society wedding of the season later this spring.  

Pictured Above (left to right): Christina St. Andrews, The Dowager Duchess of Worcester ; Edward St. Andrews, The 8th Duke of Worcester ; Miss Diana Berhringer ; HRH Princess Paul of Essex ; HRH Prince Paul of Essex. 

Pictured Above Left to Right: Octavian St. Andrews ; Lord Edmund Hamilton-Seymour ; Lady Davina Hamilton-Seymour ; Lady Anne Cornwallis, The Countess of Somerville ; James Cornwallis, The Earl of Somerville

Other notable guests included HRH Prince Thomas of East Anglia, representing the late Queen’s country of birth and members of other reigning and non-reigning royal families with ties to Wessex.

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Camp Good News has a booth at the Thrive Cape Cod conference tonight and tomorrow at Cape Cod Church in East Falmouth. Thanks to Alums Sara and Scott for staffing the booth! https://www.capecodchurch.com/events ✓ @campgoodnewscapecod #campgoodnewscapecod #campgoodnews #cgn #summer #summercamp #summerdaycamp #summerovernightcamp #summerchristiancamp #christiancamp #christiansummercamp #christiandaycamp #christianovernightcamp #christian #nature #outdoors #lake #capecod #massachusetts #sandwichmassachusetts #forestdale #happycamper (at Camp Good News) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpoVf6GOGzC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lboogie1906]

USS Mason (DE-529) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort. USS Mason was one of two US Navy ships with largely African American crews in WWII. These two ships were manned with African Americans as the result of a letter sent to President Roosevelt by the NAACP in mid-December 1941. Entering service in 1944, the vessel was used for convoy duty in the Battle of the Atlantic for the remainder of the war. Following the war, Mason was sold for scrap and broken up in 1947.

Her keel was laid down in the Boston Navy Yard, on October 14, 1943. She was launched on November 17, 1943, sponsored by Mrs. David Mason, the mother of Ensign Mason, and commissioned on March 20, 1944, with Lt. Commander William M. Blackford, USNR, in command.

Following a shakedown cruise off Bermuda, Mason departed from Charleston on June 14, 1944, escorting a convoy bound for Europe, arriving at Horta Harbor, Azores, on July 6, 1944. She got underway from Belfast, Northern Ireland, headed for the East Coast on July 26, 1944. arriving at Boston Harbor on August 2, 1844, for convoy duty off the harbor through August.

On September 2, 1944, she arrived in NYC to steam on September 19, 1944, in the screen for convoy NY.119. Mason reached Falmouth, Cornwall, with part of the convoy on October 18, 1944, and she returned to NY from Plymouth, England, and the Azores on November 22, 1944.

On October 18, 1944, Mason supported Convoy NY-119 in a severe North Atlantic storm. The ship suffered and self-repaired critical structural damage and still rescued ships from the convoy. The crew of Mason was not awarded a letter of commendation until 1994 for meritorious service during this action. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[alindseypa]

***MARINESCU BROTHERS SERIES***

Marinescu Brothers Simion

https://books2read.com/u/4jPdNv

Cover model from Golden Czermak owner FuriousFotog.

Simion Marinescu

Born in 1401 in Moldavia. He was the fifth son of a seventh son. His brother Victor was the seventh son of a seventh son; therefore, he was born strigoi. Their father, Atanase, was the seventh son, so his mate and his children were all blessed as he was. They should all be immortal, but only Victor was strigoi.

Phoebe Snow

Born in 1845, Phoebe kept the fact that she is a phoenix shifter hidden. Her family disowned her and dropped her off at an orphanage in Maine when she was three. Where she stayed till she turned eighteen. Esmée hired Phoebe to be the private physical therapist for Ladinas. So she moved to East Falmouth, MA to work. He needed help to recover from the accident that happened on his honeymoon.

Esmée chose Phoebe for a reason. She had a vision about Phoebe and Simion. They were going to be mates.

Things all seem to be lined to fall into place. Until they realize there is an unknown creature is out there. This creature is out to cause chaos and harm to loved ones. Will it get its way or will they uncover the truth in time?

Author’s note – It would be best to read Strigoi Redemption before reading the Marinescu Brothers series as it is the basis for the series

Strigoi Redemption https://books2read.com/u/3yajvn

Marinescu Brothers Ladinas https://books2read.com/u/mKwnGy

Marinescu Brothers Simion https://books2read.com/u/4jPdNv

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[whatsonmedia]

5 Music of Monday: Geordie Greep Unleashes "Blues" New Single

Geordie Greep of black midi drops his electrifying new single "Blues," blending rock and dance vibes with classic blues. Check out the vibrant live video from TV Eye in New York and don’t miss his upcoming tour dates to experience the magic live! Geordie Greep (of black midi) shares new single 'Blues’ from forthcoming album 'The New Sound' (out now) + share new live video filmed at TV Eye in New York a couple of weeks ago If you've ever wanted to know what a Blues song with singing and rich bass that are equally as fast sounds like and just so happen to be a Blues fan then you're probably going to like this track. Ironically also called Blues. I openly confess that even though I'm not much of a fan of Blues this rock/dance-esque sounding track gets my vote. Live Video of ‘Blues’ filmed at TV Eye https://youtu.be/gNGlbB4Gbyo New Single ‘Blues’ FORTHCOMING TOUR DATES - Fri-Oct-4 – London, ICA – SOLD OUT - Sat-Oct-5 - London, ICA – SOLD OUT - Sun-Oct-6- London, RT East, Instore – SOLD OUT - Thur-Oct-10 - Cardiff , Llais Festival @ WMC (w/ Squid) - Sat-Oct-19 – Budapest, Isolation Festival - Tue-Oct-22 - Bristol, Fleece - Wed-Oct-23 – Falmouth, The Cornish Bank - Fri-Oct-25 – Cambridge, Storey's Field Centre - Sat-Oct-26 – Liverpool, Arts Club - Sun-Oct-27 – Glasgow, Classic Grand - Mon-Oct-28 – Newcastle, The Cluny - Tue-Oct-29 – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club – SOLD OUT - Wed-Oct-30 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms - Fri-Nov-01 – Brussels, Les Nuits Botanique Weekender @ Orangerie - Sat-Nov-09 - London, Pitchfork Festival @ EartH - Tue-Dec-03 – Paris, Point Ephemere - Thu-Dec-05 – Berlin, Lido - Fri-Dec-06 – Amsterdam, Bitterzoet – SOLD OUT - Sat-Dec-07 – Nijmegen, Doornroosje - Mon-Dec-09 – Milan, Magnolia - Tue-Dec-10 - Düdingen, Bad Bonn - Thu-Jan-16 - Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda's - Fri-Jan-17 - Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda's – SOLD OUT - Sat-Jan-18 - Baltimore, MD Ottobar - Sun-Jan-19 - Raleigh, NC Kings - Tue-Jan-21 - Asheville, NC Eulogy - Wed-Jan-22 - Atlanta, GA The Earl - Fri-Jan-24 - Nashville, TN The Blue Room @ Third Man Records - Sat-Jan-25 - St Louis, MO Off Broadway - Mon-Jan-27 - Minneapolis, MN 7th St. Entry - Tue-Jan-28 - Madison, WI High Noon Saloon - Thu-Jan-30 – Chicago, IL The Empty Bottle - Fri-Jan-31 - Chicago, IL The Empty Bottle – SOLD OUT - Sat-Feb-01 - Kalamazoo, MI Bell's Eccentric Cafe - Mon-Feb-03 - Toronto, ON Axis Club Theatre – VENUE UPGRADE - Wed-Feb-05 - Montreal, QC Bar Le Ritz - Thu-Feb-06 - Brattleboro, VT The Stone Church - Fri-Feb-07 - Boston, MA Brighton Music Hall - Sat-Feb-8 – Brooklyn, NY Warsaw - Mon-Apr-28 Phoenix, AZ Crescent Ballroom - Tue-Apr-29 Santa Ana, CA The Constellation Room - Thu-May-01 Los Angeles, CA Regent Theatre  - Fri-May-02 San Diego, CA Soda Bar - Sat-May-03 Pioneertown, CA Pappy and Harriet's  - Mon-May-05 Santa Cruz,C A The Catalyst Atrium - Tue-May-06 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall  - Wed-May-07 Sacramento, CA Harlow's - Fri-May-09 Portland, OR Aladdin Theatre  - Sat-May-10 Seattle, WA The Crocodile - Sun-May-11 Vancouver, BC The Pearl - Website - Instagram - X London show 12th Oct: Zkeletonz bring their hyperfunk party to Oslo, Hackney! Zkeletonz bring their own style of music to a one-off gig in Oslo, Hackney in London. If you've never heard of these guys before check out the video for the single, Lonely. I've heard some of their music before and already know what they're about. If you're already a fan, you're going to have a good time. Watch - Lonely  https://youtu.be/WYYpqsfnbHw?si=GPa4XF4yfNWraWgw Join the party and catch Zkeletonz at the following dates in 2024. Tickets and more info here:  https://youtu.be/ZyR4ut8Vjdo?si=eL99sMl7a-_pkCkL - Sat-Feb-8 – Brooklyn, NY Warsaw - Mon-Apr-28 Phoenix, AZ Crescent Ballroom - Tue-Apr-29 Santa Ana, CA The Constellation Room - Thu-May-01 Los Angeles, CA Regent Theatre  - Fri-May-02 San Diego, CA Soda Bar - Sat-May-03 Pioneertown, CA Pappy and Harriet's  - Mon-May-05 Santa Cruz,C A The Catalyst Atrium - Tue-May-06 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall  - Wed-May-07 Sacramento, CA Harlow's - Fri-May-09 Portland, OR Aladdin Theatre  - Sat-May-10 Seattle, WA The Crocodile - Sun-May-11 Vancouver, BC The Pearl - WEBSITE - Instagram - X Kate Bush - 50 Words for Snow Originally released back in 2011 legendary music maestro Kate Bush called upon another British legend, Stephen Fry, to put together this somewhat rather interesting track. The majority of the lyrics are 50 actual words for as Stephen goes through the list with Kate providing vocal backing  Watch https://youtu.be/_8Aytn3Fcu0?si=x_5ZvJUzg_pewDh5 All Seeing Eye ft Tony Christie - Walk Like a Panther  Originally released back in 1999 for their Pickeld Eggs & Sherbert album, All Seeing Eye teamed up with singing legend Tony Christie for this, what I can only describe as a dance/rock-esque track that still holds on today. Co-written by Jarvis Cocker (of Pulp), Walk Like a Panther is a song on how things have changed but not for the better and things losing their value  Watch https://youtu.be/ZyR4ut8Vjdo?si=eL99sMl7a-_pkCkL Cal White - Tell Me What You Want  I came across this incredible artist recently, and by that I mean very, as in the same day I wrote this. He's been active on the local scenes since 2017 and has been gaining a following ever since. Tell Me What You Want is a great song about trying to know what that someone in your life wants and holding on to it. If this song alone is anything to go by I'm keeping my eyes and ears on this guy. Great potential ahead  Watch https://youtu.be/SvpCcX5FoK0?si=F5Bs4B244aQlqkn8 For more music updates visit WhatsOn Geordie Greep (of black midi) shares new single 'Blues’ from forthcoming album 'The New Sound' London show 12th Oct: Zkeletonz bring their hyperfunk party to Oslo, Hackney! Kate Bush - 50 Words for Snow All Seeing Eye ft Tony Christie - Walk Like a Panther  Cal White - Tell Me What You Want  Read the full article