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• USS Intrepid

USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11), also known as The Fighting "I", is one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. She is the fourth US Navy ship to bear the name. Commissioned in August 1943, Intrepid participated in several campaigns in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Because of her prominent role in battle, she was nicknamed "the Fighting I", while her frequent bad luck and time spent in dry dock for repairs—she was torpedoed once and hit in separate attacks by four Japanese kamikaze aircraft—earned her the nicknames "Decrepit" and "the Dry I".

The keel for Intrepid was laid down on December 1st, 1941 in Shipway 10 at the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Newport News, Virginia, days before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States' entrance into World War II. She was launched on April 26th, 1943, the fifth Essex-class aircraft carrier to be launched. She was sponsored by the wife of Vice Admiral John H. Hoover. In August 1943, she was commissioned with Captain Thomas L. Sprague in command before heading to the Caribbean for shakedown and training. She thereafter returned to Norfolk, before departing once more on December 3rd, bound for San Francisco. She proceeded on to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, arriving there on 10 January, where she began preparations to join the rest of the Pacific Fleet for offensive operations against the Imperial Japanese Navy.

Intrepid joined the Fast Carrier Task Force, then Task Force 58 (TF 58), for the next operation in the island-hopping campaign across the Central Pacific: the Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign. On January 16th, 1944, Intrepid, her sister ship Essex, and the light carrier Cabot left Pearl Harbor to conduct a raid on islands in the Kwajalein Atoll from January 29th to February 2nd. The three carriers' air group destroyed all 83 Japanese aircraft stationed on Roi-Namur in the first two days of the strikes, before Marines went ashore on neighboring islands on January 31st, in the Battle of Kwajalein. That morning, aircraft from Intrepid attacked Japanese beach defenses on Ennuebing Island until ten minutes before the first Marines landed. The Marines quickly took the island and used it as a fire base to support the follow-on attack on Roi. After the fighting in the Kwajalein Atoll finished, on February 3rd, Intrepid and the rest of TF 58 proceeded to launch Operation Hailstone, a major raid on the main Japanese naval base in the Central Pacific, Truk Lagoon. From the 17th to 19th of February, the carriers pounded Japanese forces in the lagoon, sinking two destroyers and some 200,000 GRT (gross register tonnage) of merchant ships.

The strikes demonstrated the vulnerability of Truk, which convinced the Japanese to avoid using it in the future. Intrepid did not emerge from the operation unscathed, however; on the night of 17th–18th of February, a Rikko type Torpedo Bomber from the 755th Kōkūtai (Genzan Air Group) flying from Tainan attacked and torpedoed the carrier near her stern. The torpedo struck 15 ft (5 m) below the waterline, jamming the ship's rudder to port and flooding several compartments. Sprague was able to counteract the jammed rudder for two days by running the port side screw at high speed while idling the starboard screw, until high winds overpowered the improvised steering. The crew then jury-rigged a sail out of scrap canvas and hatch covers, which allowed the ship to return to Pearl Harbor, where she arrived on February 24th. Temporary repairs were effected there, after which Intrepid steamed on March 16th, escorted by the destroyer USS Remey, to Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco for permanent repairs, arriving there six days later. The work was completed by June, and Intrepid began two months of training around Pearl Harbor. Starting in early September, Intrepid joined operations in the western Caroline Islands; the Fast Carrier Task Force was now part of the Third Fleet under Admiral William Halsey Jr., and had been renamed Task Force 38. On September 6th and 7th, she conducted air strikes on Japanese artillery batteries and airfields on the island of Peleliu, in preparation for the invasion of Peleliu. On the 9th and 10th of September, she and the rest of the fleet moved on to attack airfields on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, followed by further strikes on bases in the Visayan Sea between the 12th and 14th of September. On September 17th, Intrepid returned to Pelelieu to provide air support to the Marines that had landed on the island two days before.

Intrepid and the other carriers then returned to the Philippines to prepare for the Philippines campaign. At this time, Intrepid was assigned to Task Group 38.2. In addition to targets in the Philippines themselves, the carriers also struck Japanese airfields on the islands of Formosa and Okinawa to degrade Japanese air power in the region. On October 20th, at the start of the Battle of Leyte, Intrepid launched strikes to support Allied forces as they went ashore on the island of Leyte. By this time Halsey had reduced the carriers of TG 38.2, commanded by Rear Admiral Gerald F. Bogan aboard Intrepid, to just Intrepid, Cabot, and the light carrier Independence. Between the 23rd and 26th of October, the Japanese Navy launched a major operation to disrupt the Allied landings in the Philippines, resulting in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. On the morning of October 24th, a reconnaissance aircraft from Intrepid spotted Vice Admiral Takeo Kurita's flagship, Yamato. Two hours later, Intrepid and Cabot launched a strike on Kurita's Center Force, initiating the Battle of the Sibuyan Sea; this included eight Curtiss SB2C Helldiver dive bombers from Intrepid. One 500-pound (230 kg) bomb struck the roof of Turret No. 1, failing to penetrate. Two minutes later, the battleship Musashi was struck starboard amidships by a torpedo from a Grumman TBF Avenger, also from Intrepid. The Japanese shot down two Avengers. Another eight Helldivers from Intrepid attacked Musashi again at around noon, scoring two more hits, with two Helldivers shot down. Further strikes from Essex and Lexington inflicted several more bomb and torpedo hits, 37 aircraft from Intrepid, the fleet carrier Franklin, and Cabot attacked Musashi, hitting her with 13 bombs and 11 torpedoes for the loss of three Avengers and three Helldivers. In addition to the loss of Musashi, many of Kurita's other ships, including battleships Yamato, Nagato and Haruna, and heavy cruiser Myōkō were damaged in the attacks, forcing him to break off the operation temporarily. After Kurita's force began to withdraw, Halsey ordered TF 38 to steam north to intercept the aircraft carriers of the Northern Force, commanded by Vice Admiral Jisaburō Ozawa. Bogan correctly perceived that Ozawa's force was intended to lure TF 38 away from the landing area to allow Kurita to attack it, but Halsey overruled him and several other Task Group commanders who voiced similar concerns. Early on October 25th, aircraft from Intrepid and the other carriers launched a strike on the Japanese carriers. Aircraft from Intrepid scored hits on the carrier Zuihō and possibly the carrier Zuikaku. Further strikes throughout the morning resulted in the sinking of four Japanese aircraft carriers and a destroyer in the Battle off Cape Engaño. Halsey's preoccupation with the Northern Force allowed Kurita the respite he needed to turn his force back to the east, push through the San Bernardino Strait, where it engaged the light forces of escort carriers, destroyers, and destroyer escorts that were directly covering the landing force in the Battle off Samar. Kurita nevertheless failed to break through the American formation, and ultimately broke off the attack.

On October 27th, TG 38.2 returned to operations over Luzon; these included a raid on Manila on the 29th. That day, a kamikaze suicide aircraft hit Intrepid on one of her port side gun positions; ten men were killed and another six were wounded, but damage was minimal. A Japanese air raid on November 25th, struck the fleet shortly after noon. Two kamikazes crashed into Intrepid, killing sixty-nine men and causing a serious fire. The ship remained on station, however, and the fires were extinguished within two hours. She was detached for repairs the following day, and reached San Francisco by December. In the middle of February 1945, back in fighting trim, the carrier steamed for Ulithi, arriving by March. She set off westward for strikes on Japan on March 14th, and four days later launched strikes against airfields on Kyūshū. That morning a twin-engined Japanese G4M "Betty" kamikaze broke through a curtain of defensive fire, turned toward Intrepid, and exploded 50 ft (15 m) off Intrepid's forward boat crane. A shower of flaming gasoline and aircraft parts started fires on the hangar deck, but damage control teams quickly put them out. Intrepid's aircraft joined attacks on remnants of the Japanese fleet anchored at Kure damaging 18 enemy naval vessels, including battleship Yamato and carrier Amagi. The carriers turned to Okinawa as L-Day, the start of the most ambitious amphibious assault of the Pacific war, approached. The invasion began on the 1st of April. Intrepid aircraft flew support missions against targets on Okinawa and made neutralizing raids against Japanese airfields in range of the island. On April 16th, during an air raid, a Japanese aircraft dived into Intrepid's flight deck; the engine and part of the fuselage penetrated the deck, killing eight men and wounding 21. In less than an hour the flaming gasoline had been extinguished; three hours after the crash, aircraft were again landing on the carrier. On April 17th, Intrepid retired homeward via Ulithi. She made a stop at Pearl Harbor on 11 May, arriving at San Francisco for repairs on May 19th. On June 29th, the carrier left San Francisco. On August 6th, her aircraft launched strikes against Japanese on bypassed Wake Island. Intrepid arrived at Eniwetok on the next day. On August 15th, when the Japanese surrendered, she received word to "cease offensive operations." Intrepid got under way on August 21st to support the occupation of Japan.

In February 1946, Intrepid moved to San Francisco Bay. The carrier was reduced in status to "commission in reserve" in August, and she was decommissioned on March 22nd, 1947. After her decommissioning, Intrepid became part of the Pacific Reserve Fleet. On February 9th, 1952, she was recommissioned. Intrepid later severed as an attack carrier (CVA), and then eventually became an antisubmarine carrier (CVS). In her second career, she served mainly in the Atlantic, but also participated in the Vietnam War. She was the recovery ship for a Mercury and a Gemini space mission. She was decommissioned for the second time in 1974, she was put into service as a museum ship in 1982 as the foundation of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex in New York City. Intrepid earned five battle stars and the Presidential Unit Citation during World War II, and a further three battle stars for Vietnam service.

[brianfrench1995]

Lime Rock Light – Home of Ida Lewis – Newport Harbor, Rhode Island Postcard

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[monsterkong]

A Luxury Coastal Experience at 2800 Ocean Blvd, Corona del Mar

🌅 Where Ocean Views Meet Timeless Elegance at 2800 Ocean Blvd 🌴

Luxury living has a new definition at 2800 Ocean Blvd in Corona del Mar. This spectacular property, designed by the renowned architect Brion Jeannette, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of prime real estate in one of Southern California’s most desirable coastal communities. With breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and the iconic Newport Harbor Jetty, this home offers an unparalleled living experience that must be seen to be believed.

🏠 Brion Jeannette's Vision: A Masterpiece of Architecture

Brion Jeannette is known for his ability to craft homes that blend luxury with functionality, and 2800 Ocean Blvd is the perfect example of his visionary designs. This French Country-style cottage sits on a rare 65' deep corner lot, offering an impressive 96' of west-facing frontage. The views here are simply unmatched, making this home a true standout in the area.

With over 4,700 square feet of living space, 2800 Ocean Blvd is both spacious and inviting. The design incorporates beautiful antique details, including leaded glass windows and beamed ceilings, while modern updates like new quartz countertops and wood cabinetry in the kitchen ensure that the home is as functional as it is stylish.

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The indoor spaces at 2800 Ocean Blvd are made to flow seamlessly into the outdoors. The backyard features beautifully landscaped grounds with multiple patios, a barbecue area, and plenty of space for entertaining. Ocean breezes add a touch of magic to every gathering, and with views like these, you’ll want to spend every moment outdoors.

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The crown jewel of this home is the rooftop deck, which offers panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding coastline. Whether you're looking for a place to entertain guests or simply enjoy a peaceful moment alone, the rooftop is the perfect spot to take it all in.

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Located just moments from the beach, Lido Marina Village, and with easy access to John Wayne Airport, this home puts you at the heart of everything that makes Corona del Mar so special. World-class dining, shopping, and recreation are all at your doorstep.

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[morbidology]

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 - 𝟐𝟐𝟖: 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤

As Halloween approached in Maybee, Michigan, on October 24, 2014, residents eagerly finalized their costumes and readied their candy bowls for the anticipated festivities.

In the nearby town of Newport, a grand Halloween party was in full swing, attracting a crowd of approximately 600, most of whom were donning costumes and masks.

The atmosphere at the Halloween party was light-hearted, but unbeknownst to anybody in attendance, there was somebody there who was harboring dark intentions...

This week's episode of Morbidology takes a look at the tragic case of Chelsea Bruck. You can listen to episode 228 of Morbidology across all podcast platforms and Spotify:

[bunsakashitaamericapaintings]

The verdict is in - My recently purchased $21 portable Winsor & Newton Cotman package is paying for itself. This is the 4th sketch I did yesterday. Being small and light makes it so easy to pull the package out and sketch anywhere any time! The colors are very strong and still need to be tamed. But I'm loving this! If you can make the most out of time, you make the most out of life!

View of Harbor Island from Bay Side Dr Newport Beach, CA Portable Winsor & Newton Cotman on B4 Maruman Sketchpad Sketched on location, 45 minutes from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM August 12 2023

[wanderlustwayadventures1]

Cape Cod Trip added bonus Maine and Rhode Island

4 Day & 6 Day Adventures

Trip 1 Cape Cod, Plymouth, P-town, Martha’s Vineyard

September Trip 2020 4 days

Stayed in an Air b&b at Yarmouth

Day 1 Plymouth Rock and Pilgrim Memorial State Park.

When the first settlers first stepped onto land here, they did so because of the protected bay. Early in the 18th century, nearly a century after the landing, one of their descendants identified a certain rock as the place of that first landing. The famed rock, which has been broken, moved, and put back together, now sits at the seashore protected under a classical columned canopy.

The Mayflower II the tall masts of Mayflower II rise above her decks, a reminder of how this all started. Built in England during the early 1950s, the ship arrived in Plymouth in 1957 and today serves as an important way to relate the tale of European settlement in America. As well as can be determined, the ship is a full-scale replica of the original.

Day 2 Martha’s Vineyard Daytrip

Steamship authority vineyard: ferries to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.

We started at Oak Buffs were we rented an e-bike. The six-mile bike ride from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown is known for being a gorgeous and manageable ride, including riding over Jaws Bridge!

Oaks buff is known for its distinctive Victorian architecture with 300 colorful cottages designed to look like gingerbread houses.

We continued to Edgartown, with its quaint harbor complete with an 80-year-old lighthouse. A former hub for the whaling industry, admire the stately Greek revival mansions built by ship captains.

We Traveled along the idyllic countryside and small fishing villages. We then took a taxi the technicolor cliffs of Aquinnah.

The Aquinnah Cliffs – formerly known as Gay Head – is one of Martha's Vineyard's most-visited tourist spots, with bus and bike tours congesting the paved roads in the peak summer season. But the epic clay cliffs, which were carved by glaciers millions of years ago, are worth the trek. Visitors can explore the lower beach paths to see the cliffs up close and stretch along the sands at Moshup Beach. Or take the upper trails to the top of the cliffs to catch a glimpse of Gay Head Light and nearby Elizabeth Islands.

The Aquinnah Cliffs are part of the island's Wampanoag reservation and under special environmental protections to deter erosion.

Day 3 Cape cod waterways boat rental on swan river. Swan Pond River is Located right on the banks of the Swan River Cape Cod Waterways boat rentals offer four different boat models to choose from: Kayak, Stand Up Paddle Board, Canoe, and Pedal Boat rentals!

The Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown, Massachusetts, was built between 1907 and 1910 to commemorate the first landfall of the Pilgrims in 1620 and the signing of the Mayflower Compact in Provincetown Harbor.

Provincetown

Provincetown is at the northern tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. P-town is known as a longtime haven for artists, LGBTQ. Numerous galleries plus restaurants, nightclubs, cabarets and specialty shops are clustered on and around lively Commercial Street.

Long Point Lighthouse 5mile Trail

Begin at Pilgrim first landing park, walk over a jetty for a mile towards long point. Follow the shoreline towards a lighthouse. The first light was built in 1827 and became automatic in 1952.

Day 4 Pilmouth Plantation

Plimoth Patuxet is a complex of living history museums in Plymouth, Massachusetts founded in 1947, formerly Plimoth Plantation

The largest of which is the 17th-century English Village. On ground carefully chosen to reflect the topography of the Pilgrims' original settlement, and following the same street layout, the village authentically recreates the reality of those hard first years in the Plymouth Colony.

The following year we did a 5 day trip in July 2021

Trip 2 Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Gloucester, Cadem Hills State Park, Arcadia, Rhode Island (Newport).

July trip 6 days 2021

Day 1 Yarmouth July 10

Plymouth Rock, Provincetown and Plymouth first landing

MacMillan Wharf, 450-foot-long MacMillan Wharf. Aside from setting off on ferries and sightseeing tours, it is a picturesque spot to amble along and gaze out over the bay, boats and coastline.

Day 2 Martha’s Vineyard July 11

Ferry/bus we took the bus to the bridge that was made famous by the movie Jaws. We rented kayaks and stopped at the bridge to view locals and tourists jumping of the bridge.

Day 3 July 12 Whale watching Trips to Stellwagon bank marine Sanctuary

It encompasses 842-square-miles of some of the most productive ocean waters anywhere in the northwest Atlantic.

While the frequent presence of Humpback whales, Finback whales, Right whales and sometimes other endangered whale species no doubt gives the sanctuary its public appeal and worldwide recognition, this marine sanctuary was created in order to protect all of the great diversity of marine creatures that depend on these waters for all or part of their life cycle.

The sanctuary was named after its principal geologic feature: a shallow, underwater sandbar known as “Stellwagen Bank.” There is more to the sanctuary than just Stellwagen Bank, however. The sanctuary encompasses many other equally important areas; most notably “Jeffrey’s Ledge” which is just to the north of Stellwagen Bank itself.

You can think of Stellwagen Bank as a huge, underwater sandbar that it is about 24 miles long, 3-5 miles wide at its northern end, and just under 14 miles wide at its southern end. It rises above the surrounding seafloor to a height the equivalent of an 11-story building, with waters on top of the Bank ranging between 65 and 120 feet in depth and surrounding waters being between 250 and 350 feet deep.

Geologically speaking “The Bank” is an underwater extension of Cape Cod and this can clearly be seen in maps of the seafloor. As you can see in the map below, Stellwagen Bank is situated directly between Cape Ann and Cape Cod, a location that led many fishermen to refer to the area as “Middle Bank.”

Cadem Hills State Park camp out

Located a few minutes north of Camden on U.S. Route 1, the park offers year-round trail activities and camping. Winter camping, in a rustic shelter, is also offered and available by reservation by calling the park. 1.1 out and back trail, renowned for the panoramic view of Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay from the top of Mt. Battie, which inspired Edna St. Vincent Millay's poem "Renascence," the park still inspires wonder in visitors today.

Mt Battie

Day 4 July 13 Hike & Acadia National park

After camping in Camden State park we stayed at an Air b&b right in town in southwest harbor, Me. It was 25 mins from Acadia National Park.

We did 2 trails, the first was a simply path along the coast call Ocean Path.

Ocean Path Distance 4 Miles out and back length of time 1.5-2.5 hours.

The second was Beehive loop Trail it is 1.4 miles , Strenuous hike, Length 1-2 hours. I do not recommend this for beginner hikers or young kids there are sections of narrow cliffs ledges and non technical climbs up metal rungs. My son was 5 at the time but we hike rock scrambles so he was trained well for this one. Def an amazing hike for advance hikers!

Day 5 July 14 Rhode Island

The next day we went back to Rode Island we stayed in an air b&b on a boathouse with such an amazing night view.

Day 6 July 15 Sunset mimosa Sail Newport

The next dat we drive 45 mins to Newport for a 75-minute sail highlighting 5 different lighthouses at the southern end of Narragansett Bay. few other points of interest around Newport Harbor and lower Narragansett Bay. We boarded the Schooner Adirondack II 80 foot turn of the century style pilot schooner.

For lunch we had reservations at the The morning Restaurant to enjoy New England Lobster. The Restaurant was located right in the wharf, with breath taking views of the harbor. I highlight recommend this restaurant!

Back home

[brookston]

Holidays 6.13

Holidays

Aethra Asteroid Day

Beyond the Solar System Day

City Day (Lisbon, Portugal)

Dia de Exu (Brazil)

Flag Day (Palau)

International Albinism Awareness Day (UN)

International Axe Throwing Day

International Community Association Managers Day

Inventors’ Day (Hungary)

Jason Voorhees Day

Kitchen Klutzes of America Day

LGBTQIA Equal Pay Awareness Day

Loeys-Dietz Day of Giving

Michael Jackson Vindication Day

Military Gendarmerie Day (Poland)

Miranda Day

National Albinism Awareness Day

National Chamoy Day

National Dance/Movement Therapy Advocacy Day

National Day of Abortion Storytelling Day

National Day of Productive Business Civility

National Doe B Day

National Elderflower Day

National Frances Day

National Golf Cart Day

National Jane Day

National Pigeon Day

National Productive Business Civility Day

National Random Acts of Light Day

National Weed Your Garden Day

Outdoor Marketing Day

Random Acts of Light Day

Roller Coaster Day

San Antonio Day (Ceuta, Spain)

Sewing Machine Day

613 Day (Ottawa)

613 Mitzvot Day

Suleimaniah City Fallen and Martyrs Day (Iraqi Kurdistan)

Swiftie Day

Tench Day (French Republic)

Weed Your Garden Day

The Wicket World of Croquet Day

World Softball Day

Yawn-a-thon

Yeats Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Cupcake Day (UK)

Cupcake Lover’s Day

National Cucumber Day

Rosé Day [also 2nd Saturday]

Independence & Related Days

Princian Commonwealth (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

Reform Movement Anniversary Day (Yemen)

2nd Thursday in June

National Career Nursing Assistants Day [2nd Thursday]

National Farm Workers Day [2nd Thursday]

Superman Celebration begins (Metropolis, Illinois) [2nd Thursday thru Sunday]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

World Judicial Officer Day [2nd Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning June 13 (2nd Full Week)

National Hermit Week (thru 6.20)

National Nursing Assistants Week (thru 6.19)

Festivals Beginning June 13, 2024

BBQ RibFest (Fort Wayne, Indiana) [thru 6.16]

Bonnaroo Music + Arts Festival (Manchester, Tennessee) [thru 6.16]

Chisholm Trail Roundup BBQ & Chili Cook-Offs (Lockhart, Texas) [thru 6.15

Chorus Inside International (Lloret de Mar, Spain) [thru 6.18]

Claw Down (Boothbay Harbor, Maine)

Gladbrook Corn Carnival (Gladbrook, Iowa) [thru 6.16]

Greenfield Festival (Interlaken, Switzerland) [thru 6.15]

Hollywood Fringe Festival (Los Angeles, California) [thru 6.30]

Indy Strawberry Festival (Indianapolis, Indiana) [thru 6.15]

Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival (Kirtland, Ohio) thru 6.15]

Lavender Bloom and Wine Event (Concho, Arizona) [thru 7.13]

Louisiana Corn Festival (Bunkie, Louisiana) [thru 6.15]

Newport Italianfest (Newport, Kentucky) [thru 6.16]

New York State Blues Festival (Syracuse, New York) [thru 6.15]

Ottawa Fringe Festival (Ottawa, Canada) [thru 6.23]

Owego Strawberry Festival (Owego, New York) [thru 6.15]

Sónar (Barcelona, Spain) [thru 6.15]

Springfield Fair (Springfield, Maine) [thru 6.16]

Taste of the Vineyard (Edgartown, Massachusetts) [thru 6.15]

Telluride Food + Vine (Telluride, Colorado) [thru 6.16]

Tour of America's Dairyland (Muliple locations, Wisconsin) [thru 6.23]

US Open Golf Championship (thru 6.16)

Feast Days

Annie Sprinkle Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church (Christian; Saint) [Portugal]

Aquilina (Christian; Saint)

Audrey Niffenegger (Writerism)

Balor (Celtic Book of Days)

Bricket Wood Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Buddha's Parinirvana (Bhutan)

Cetteus (Peregrinus; Christian; Saint)

Damhnade of Ireland (Christian; Saint)

Day of the Living Children of Nut (Ancient Egypt)

Dorothy L. Sayers(Writerism)

Feast of Epona (Celtic; Pagan)

Felicula (Christian; Saint)

Festival of Jupiter Invictus (Jupiter the Unconquered)

First-in-Line and Queue-Jumping Tournament (Shamanism)

G. K. Chesterton (Episcopal Church (USA))

Gerard of Clairvaux (Christian; Saint)

Gin Day (Pastafarian)

Gotthard Graubner (Artology)

Green Day (Pastafarian)

Ides of June (Ancient Rome)

Leon Chwistek (Artology)

Psalmodius (Christian; Saint)

Quinquatrus Minusculae (Old Roman Festival to Minerva)

Ragnebert (a.k.a. Rambert; Christian; Saint)

Ralph McQuarrie (Artology)

The Spaniel (Muppetism)

St. Theresa (Positivist; Saint)

Thomas Woodhouse (Christian; Blessed)

Triphyllius (Christian; Saint)

William Butler Yeats (Writerism)

Hebrew Calendar Holidays [Begins at Sundown Day Before]

Shavuot ends (Judaism) [7 Sivan] (a.k.a. …

Feast of the Harvest

Feast of Weeks

Festival of Weeks

First-Fruit festival

Wheat Harvest

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Water Husband Name Day (Young Women fill their mouth with water and didn’t let it out until they heard a man’s name. That name would be the name of their future husband; Portugal)

Premieres

The Apocalypse Watch, by Robert Ludlum (Novel; 1995)

Back to School (Film; 1986)

Backwoods Bunny (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)

BrainDead (TV Series; 2016)

Cherche Le Phantom (The Inspector Cartoon; 1968)

Day of Infamy, by Walter Lord (History Book; 1957)

The Disillusioned Bluebird (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1944)

Faith and Courage, by Sinead O’Connor (Album; 2000)

Forever Your Girl, by Paula Abdul (Album; 1988)

The Game of Kings, by Dorothy Dunnett (Novel; 1961)

Hercules (Animated Disney Film; 1997)

Horsefly Opera (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1941)

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Animated Film; 2014)

I’ll Be Skiing Ya (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1947)

The Incredible Hulk (Film; 2008)

Jagged Little Pill, by Alan’s Morrisette (Album; 1995)

Jet Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1967)

Kind Hearts and Coronets (Film; 1949)

Les Noces, by Igor Stravinsky (Ballet; 1923)

Lolita (Film; 1962)

Make It With You, by Bread (Song; 1970)

Mona Lisa (Film; 1986)

Nine Princes in Amber, by Roger Zelazny (Novel; 1970)

Olive’s Boithday Presink (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1941)

The Omen, by David Seltzer (Novel; 1976)

Pat and Mike (Film; 1952)

Petrushka, by Igor Stravinsky (Ballet; 1911)

Post, by Björk (Album; 1995)

The Price of Salt, by Claire Morgan (Novel; 1952)

The Prince and the Showgirl (Film; 1957)

Prozac Nation (Film; 2003)

Roadie (Film; 1980)

Tales of the City, by Armistead Maupin (Serialized Novel; 1978)

Texas Flood, by Stevie Ray Vaughan (Album; 1983)

22 Jump Street (Film; 2014)

…Very ‘Eavy …Very ‘Umble, by Uriah Heel (Album; 1970)

Vida La Vida, by Coldplay (Song; 2008)

The Washout Chronicle, by John Cheever (Novel; 1957)

Wholly Moses (Film; 1980)

The World is Flat, by Thomas L. Friedman (Economics Book; 2005)

Yodeling Yokels (WB LT Cartoon; 1931)

You Only Live Twice (US Film; 1967) [James Bond #5]

Today’s Name Days

Antonius, Bernhard (Austria)

Antonija, Antun, Toni (Croatia)

Antonín (Czech Republic)

Cyrillus (Denmark)

Monika, Mooni, Moonika (Estonia)

Raila, Raili (Finland)

Antoine (France)

Anton, Antonius, Bernhard (Germany)

Trifilios (Greece)

Anett, Antal (Hungary)

Alice, Antonio (Italy)

Ainārs, Tautvaldis, Tobijs, Uva, Zigfrīds, Zigrids (Latvia)

Akvilina, Antanas, Kunotas, Skalvė (Lithuania)

Tanja, Tone, Tonje (Norway)

Antoni, Chociemir, Herman, Lucjan, Maria Magdalena, Tobiasz (Poland)

Achilina (România)

Anton (Slovakia)

Antonio (Spain)

Aina, Aino (Sweden)

Kalyna (Ukraine)

Ivey, Ivy, Lara, Larissa (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 165 of 2024; 201 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 24 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 5 of 28]

Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 8 (Wu-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 7 Sivan 5784

Islamic: 6 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445

J Cal: 15 Blue; Oneday [15 of 30]

Julian: 31 May 2024

Moon: 50%: 1st Quarter

Positivist: 24 St. Paul (6th Month) [St. Theresa]

Runic Half Month: Dag (Day) [Day 5 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 87 of 92)

Week: 2nd Full Week of June)

Zodiac: Gemini (Day 24 of 31)

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 6.13

Holidays

Aethra Asteroid Day

Beyond the Solar System Day

City Day (Lisbon, Portugal)

Dia de Exu (Brazil)

Flag Day (Palau)

International Albinism Awareness Day (UN)

International Axe Throwing Day

International Community Association Managers Day

Inventors’ Day (Hungary)

Jason Voorhees Day

Kitchen Klutzes of America Day

LGBTQIA Equal Pay Awareness Day

Loeys-Dietz Day of Giving

Michael Jackson Vindication Day

Military Gendarmerie Day (Poland)

Miranda Day

National Albinism Awareness Day

National Chamoy Day

National Dance/Movement Therapy Advocacy Day

National Day of Abortion Storytelling Day

National Day of Productive Business Civility

National Doe B Day

National Elderflower Day

National Frances Day

National Golf Cart Day

National Jane Day

National Pigeon Day

National Productive Business Civility Day

National Random Acts of Light Day

National Weed Your Garden Day

Outdoor Marketing Day

Random Acts of Light Day

Roller Coaster Day

San Antonio Day (Ceuta, Spain)

Sewing Machine Day

613 Day (Ottawa)

613 Mitzvot Day

Suleimaniah City Fallen and Martyrs Day (Iraqi Kurdistan)

Swiftie Day

Tench Day (French Republic)

Weed Your Garden Day

The Wicket World of Croquet Day

World Softball Day

Yawn-a-thon

Yeats Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Cupcake Day (UK)

Cupcake Lover’s Day

National Cucumber Day

Rosé Day [also 2nd Saturday]

Independence & Related Days

Princian Commonwealth (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

Reform Movement Anniversary Day (Yemen)

2nd Thursday in June

National Career Nursing Assistants Day [2nd Thursday]

National Farm Workers Day [2nd Thursday]

Superman Celebration begins (Metropolis, Illinois) [2nd Thursday thru Sunday]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

World Judicial Officer Day [2nd Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning June 13 (2nd Full Week)

National Hermit Week (thru 6.20)

National Nursing Assistants Week (thru 6.19)

Festivals Beginning June 13, 2024

BBQ RibFest (Fort Wayne, Indiana) [thru 6.16]

Bonnaroo Music + Arts Festival (Manchester, Tennessee) [thru 6.16]

Chisholm Trail Roundup BBQ & Chili Cook-Offs (Lockhart, Texas) [thru 6.15

Chorus Inside International (Lloret de Mar, Spain) [thru 6.18]

Claw Down (Boothbay Harbor, Maine)

Gladbrook Corn Carnival (Gladbrook, Iowa) [thru 6.16]

Greenfield Festival (Interlaken, Switzerland) [thru 6.15]

Hollywood Fringe Festival (Los Angeles, California) [thru 6.30]

Indy Strawberry Festival (Indianapolis, Indiana) [thru 6.15]

Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival (Kirtland, Ohio) thru 6.15]

Lavender Bloom and Wine Event (Concho, Arizona) [thru 7.13]

Louisiana Corn Festival (Bunkie, Louisiana) [thru 6.15]

Newport Italianfest (Newport, Kentucky) [thru 6.16]

New York State Blues Festival (Syracuse, New York) [thru 6.15]

Ottawa Fringe Festival (Ottawa, Canada) [thru 6.23]

Owego Strawberry Festival (Owego, New York) [thru 6.15]

Sónar (Barcelona, Spain) [thru 6.15]

Springfield Fair (Springfield, Maine) [thru 6.16]

Taste of the Vineyard (Edgartown, Massachusetts) [thru 6.15]

Telluride Food + Vine (Telluride, Colorado) [thru 6.16]

Tour of America's Dairyland (Muliple locations, Wisconsin) [thru 6.23]

US Open Golf Championship (thru 6.16)

Feast Days

Annie Sprinkle Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church (Christian; Saint) [Portugal]

Aquilina (Christian; Saint)

Audrey Niffenegger (Writerism)

Balor (Celtic Book of Days)

Bricket Wood Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Buddha's Parinirvana (Bhutan)

Cetteus (Peregrinus; Christian; Saint)

Damhnade of Ireland (Christian; Saint)

Day of the Living Children of Nut (Ancient Egypt)

Dorothy L. Sayers(Writerism)

Feast of Epona (Celtic; Pagan)

Felicula (Christian; Saint)

Festival of Jupiter Invictus (Jupiter the Unconquered)

First-in-Line and Queue-Jumping Tournament (Shamanism)

G. K. Chesterton (Episcopal Church (USA))

Gerard of Clairvaux (Christian; Saint)

Gin Day (Pastafarian)

Gotthard Graubner (Artology)

Green Day (Pastafarian)

Ides of June (Ancient Rome)

Leon Chwistek (Artology)

Psalmodius (Christian; Saint)

Quinquatrus Minusculae (Old Roman Festival to Minerva)

Ragnebert (a.k.a. Rambert; Christian; Saint)

Ralph McQuarrie (Artology)

The Spaniel (Muppetism)

St. Theresa (Positivist; Saint)

Thomas Woodhouse (Christian; Blessed)

Triphyllius (Christian; Saint)

William Butler Yeats (Writerism)

Hebrew Calendar Holidays [Begins at Sundown Day Before]

Shavuot ends (Judaism) [7 Sivan] (a.k.a. …

Feast of the Harvest

Feast of Weeks

Festival of Weeks

First-Fruit festival

Wheat Harvest

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Water Husband Name Day (Young Women fill their mouth with water and didn’t let it out until they heard a man’s name. That name would be the name of their future husband; Portugal)

Premieres

The Apocalypse Watch, by Robert Ludlum (Novel; 1995)

Back to School (Film; 1986)

Backwoods Bunny (WB LT Cartoon; 1959)

BrainDead (TV Series; 2016)

Cherche Le Phantom (The Inspector Cartoon; 1968)

Day of Infamy, by Walter Lord (History Book; 1957)

The Disillusioned Bluebird (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1944)

Faith and Courage, by Sinead O’Connor (Album; 2000)

Forever Your Girl, by Paula Abdul (Album; 1988)

The Game of Kings, by Dorothy Dunnett (Novel; 1961)

Hercules (Animated Disney Film; 1997)

Horsefly Opera (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1941)

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Animated Film; 2014)

I’ll Be Skiing Ya (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1947)

The Incredible Hulk (Film; 2008)

Jagged Little Pill, by Alan’s Morrisette (Album; 1995)

Jet Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1967)

Kind Hearts and Coronets (Film; 1949)

Les Noces, by Igor Stravinsky (Ballet; 1923)

Lolita (Film; 1962)

Make It With You, by Bread (Song; 1970)

Mona Lisa (Film; 1986)

Nine Princes in Amber, by Roger Zelazny (Novel; 1970)

Olive’s Boithday Presink (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1941)

The Omen, by David Seltzer (Novel; 1976)

Pat and Mike (Film; 1952)

Petrushka, by Igor Stravinsky (Ballet; 1911)

Post, by Björk (Album; 1995)

The Price of Salt, by Claire Morgan (Novel; 1952)

The Prince and the Showgirl (Film; 1957)

Prozac Nation (Film; 2003)

Roadie (Film; 1980)

Tales of the City, by Armistead Maupin (Serialized Novel; 1978)

Texas Flood, by Stevie Ray Vaughan (Album; 1983)

22 Jump Street (Film; 2014)

…Very ‘Eavy …Very ‘Umble, by Uriah Heel (Album; 1970)

Vida La Vida, by Coldplay (Song; 2008)

The Washout Chronicle, by John Cheever (Novel; 1957)

Wholly Moses (Film; 1980)

The World is Flat, by Thomas L. Friedman (Economics Book; 2005)

Yodeling Yokels (WB LT Cartoon; 1931)

You Only Live Twice (US Film; 1967) [James Bond #5]

Today’s Name Days

Antonius, Bernhard (Austria)

Antonija, Antun, Toni (Croatia)

Antonín (Czech Republic)

Cyrillus (Denmark)

Monika, Mooni, Moonika (Estonia)

Raila, Raili (Finland)

Antoine (France)

Anton, Antonius, Bernhard (Germany)

Trifilios (Greece)

Anett, Antal (Hungary)

Alice, Antonio (Italy)

Ainārs, Tautvaldis, Tobijs, Uva, Zigfrīds, Zigrids (Latvia)

Akvilina, Antanas, Kunotas, Skalvė (Lithuania)

Tanja, Tone, Tonje (Norway)

Antoni, Chociemir, Herman, Lucjan, Maria Magdalena, Tobiasz (Poland)

Achilina (România)

Anton (Slovakia)

Antonio (Spain)

Aina, Aino (Sweden)

Kalyna (Ukraine)

Ivey, Ivy, Lara, Larissa (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 165 of 2024; 201 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 24 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 5 of 28]

Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 8 (Wu-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 7 Sivan 5784

Islamic: 6 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445

J Cal: 15 Blue; Oneday [15 of 30]

Julian: 31 May 2024

Moon: 50%: 1st Quarter

Positivist: 24 St. Paul (6th Month) [St. Theresa]

Runic Half Month: Dag (Day) [Day 5 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 87 of 92)

Week: 2nd Full Week of June)

Zodiac: Gemini (Day 24 of 31)

[charterwhitelight]

Imagine celebrating a special occasion with the sun-kissed California coast as your backdrop and the gentle rhythm of the waves as your soundtrack. Sounds pretty dreamy, right? Well, with Charter White Light, a premier yacht charter service in Newport Beach, California, you can turn that dream into reality by hosting an exclusive yacht party!

[harborkayakusa]

Embracing Electric Bike Rentals in Newport Beach

Experience the idyllic charm of Newport Beach in a whole new light with electric bike rentals from Harbor Kayak and Bike Rentals. Our mission is to elevate your Newport Beach adventure by offering premium electric bike rental services that cater to your convenience, sustainability, and enjoyment.

Seamless Convenience: Say goodbye to parking woes and traffic hassles. Our electric bike rentals in Newport Beach provide unparalleled convenience and accessibility. Simply pick up your electric bike from our conveniently located rental shop near the harbor, and you're all set to explore the breathtaking coastline at your own pace.

Sustainable Exploration: At Harbor Kayak and Bike Rentals, we're dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism. Opting for our electric bike rentals means choosing an eco-friendly mode of transportation that allows you to revel in Newport Beach's beauty without leaving a negative environmental impact behind.

Effortless Riding: Whether you're a cycling pro or a beginner, our electric bikes offer an effortless riding experience for everyone. Glide along Newport Beach's scenic bike paths and waterfront trails with ease, thanks to electric assistance that lets you soak in the sights and sounds without breaking a sweat.

Freedom to Explore: With electric bike rentals, you have the liberty to explore Newport Beach at your own pace. Cruise leisurely along the shoreline or venture inland to uncover hidden treasures – our electric bikes grant you the flexibility to tailor your adventure according to your preferences.

Unforgettable Moments: At Harbor Kayak and Bike Rentals, we're passionate about crafting unforgettable memories. Choosing our electric bike rentals means investing in experiences that will stay with you forever. From sunset rides along the coast to tranquil picnics in the park, our electric bikes unlock a world of possibilities for cherished moments in Newport Beach.

In essence, electric bike rentals offer a convenient, eco-conscious, and memorable way to discover the splendor of Newport Beach. For your next adventure, choose Harbor Kayak and Bike Rentals, and let us help you create lasting memories amidst the beauty of this coastal paradise.

[newportfuntourspro]

Discover Newport's Coastal Charm by Boat

Newport Beach beckons with its pristine shoreline, charming harbors, and a multitude of aquatic adventures, making it a coveted destination for those seeking the best of Southern California. If you're looking to explore this coastal paradise, embarking on a boat rental adventure is the quintessential way to do so, and Newport Fun Tours is the premier choice for Boat Rentals in Newport Beach to make your journey exceptional.

Newport Fun Tours boasts a diverse selection of watercraft options, catering to a broad spectrum of adventurers, ranging from families seeking a leisurely day on the water to thrill-seekers yearning for aquatic excitement. Here are some compelling reasons why Newport Fun Tours is your gateway to an unforgettable Newport Beach exploration with Boat Rentals in Newport Beach:

Versatile Fleet of Vessels: Newport Fun Tours offers a wide array of boats, from kayaks and paddleboards to electric boats. Whether you're in the mood for a tranquil coastal paddle or a relaxed cruise through Newport Harbor, their diverse fleet has the perfect vessel to match your desires.

Picturesque Beauty: Newport Beach is renowned for its awe-inspiring coastal panoramas and crystal-clear waters. When you choose Newport Fun Tours for your Boat Rentals in Newport Beach, you gain a unique perspective to revel in the beauty of this coastal haven. Immerse yourself in the stunning vistas of the Pacific Ocean, harbor islands, and waterfront residences.

Intriguing Guided Excursions: If you prefer a more structured adventure, Newport Fun Tours presents guided boat tours for Boat Rentals in Newport Beach. Accompanied by knowledgeable guides, you'll be led through the waterways, where you'll be regaled with fascinating stories about the area's history, marine life, and local culture.

Family-Oriented Fun: Newport Fun Tours is a family-friendly destination, providing a fantastic opportunity for a safe and exciting day out on the water with Boat Rentals in Newport Beach. Pack a picnic and savor it on your rented boat for a memorable, family-centric outing.

Eco-Conscious Options: If environmental concerns weigh on your mind, Newport Fun Tours offers eco-friendly electric boats for Boat Rentals in Newport Beach, enabling you to explore Newport Beach while minimizing your carbon footprint.

Unforgettable Moments: Whether you're marking a special occasion, in pursuit of a unique date idea, or simply seeking to create cherished memories, Newport Fun Tours serves as the perfect backdrop for unforgettable experiences with Boat Rentals in Newport Beach.

Central Location: Conveniently situated in the heart of Newport Beach, Newport Fun Tours provides easy access to all the beauty and excitement the area has to offer with Boat Rentals in Newport Beach.

Newport Fun Tours is your ultimate ticket to uncovering the finest experiences Newport Beach has to offer from the water with Boat Rentals in Newport Beach. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a long-time local, their boat rentals and guided tours present an opportunity to discover the wonders of this coastal gem in an entirely new light. Don't let the chance slip away to elevate your Newport Beach adventure with Newport Fun Tours and Boat Rentals in Newport Beach.

Next time you're in Newport Beach, make Newport Fun Tours your preferred destination for boat rentals and guided adventures with Boat Rentals in Newport Beach. With a steadfast commitment to creating unforgettable experiences, Newport Fun Tours consistently lives up to its name, ensuring your journey is as enjoyable as it is memorable with Boat Rentals in Newport Beach.

[balboaeptonline]

Party on the Water: Private Boat Rentals for Events in Newport Beach

 When it comes to hosting events, there are few settings as unique and exciting as the water. And what better way to take advantage of the stunning beauty of Newport Beach than by hosting your event on a private boat rental? At Balboa Event Planning and Tours, we specialize in creating unforgettable experiences on the water, and our private boat rentals are the perfect choice for your next event.

Whether you’re planning a birthday party, anniversary celebration, corporate event, or any other type of gathering, a private boat rental in Newport Beach is a great way to make your event truly special. Our boats come in a variety of sizes and can accommodate groups of up to 100 people, so whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a large-scale event, we have the perfect boat for you.

One of the biggest advantages of hosting your event on a private boat is the unique setting it provides. Imagine cruising through the harbor as the sun sets over the water, with your guests enjoying drinks and appetizers while taking in the stunning views of Newport Beach. Or anchoring down in a quiet cove and enjoying a delicious meal on board while the waves gently rock the boat. No matter what type of event you’re hosting, a private boat rental provides an unforgettable backdrop that will leave your guests talking about your event for years to come.

At Balboa Event Planning and Tours, we offer a variety of services to help make your event on a private boat rental even more special. From catering and bar service to decorations and entertainment, we can handle every aspect of your event to ensure that it’s a success. Our experienced event planners will work with you to create a customized plan that meets your specific needs and helps bring your vision to life.

We also offer a variety of add-ons to enhance your event, such as live music, DJs, photographers, and more. And if you’re looking for a truly unique experience, we can even arrange for fireworks to light up the sky above your event, creating a stunning display that your guests will never forget.

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[mollydsails]

March 6 - Ft Lauderdale to Lake Worth (Palm Beach) 45.8 miles.

Made the 9:00 opening of the 17th Street Bridge

Sharp turn in the channel after the bridge. Tug and tanker inbound

Today was another windless day. The sun was out for most of the transit so the cockpit was quite warm. We had the center window of the dodger open so the little wind that there was (most of it made by Molly D’s forward movement) offered some cooling relief. The water up the coast took on varying hues of light blue. So pretty! We caught sight several times of schools of flying fish “flying” just off Molly D’s starboard beam. Not something that is seen every day. Molly D had to be mindful of the dredging barge on the port side of the Lake Worth inlet. The CG and the barge operator had broadcast several times on CH 16 the position of the barge and that the inlet was a no wake zone. There were many deaf people operating boats today!

Entrance to Lake Worth inlet. The dredging operation was on the opposite side of the inlet.

Edgartown and Newport harbors both have anchored water docks. Boaters are free to tie up to these docks and fill their water tank. Lake Worth, however, has a pull up fuel barge. The barge is small and has the tiniest tug attached to its stern. The price of the diesel was $4.25/ gallon. What a great idea! I’m assuming that the fuel can’t be “old”, as the barge doesn’t look as if it could hold a ton of fuel. The barge’s name: Pickle Rick.

Pickle Rick fuel barge. Picture not the best as it was taken into the sun.

There are several anchorage areas in Lake Worth to choose from. Our first time anchoring here we inadvertently anchored in a spoils zone (of which there are several along with a few cable areas). During that night our anchor dragged through the spoils and we were awakened by a tapping on the hull. Molly D was nearly up against the bow of a sailboat behind us. The boat’s owners had seen the disaster unfold and were fending off Molly D. Thankful for that! So in the middle of the dark night we had to reanchor Molly D. Needless to say, David now anchors in the least desirable anchoring zone (least desirable only because it is 1.6 miles from the inlet). Great holding!

Molly D is anchored off the Palm Beach Country Club

Molly D is facing the Palm Beach Country Club

Tomorrow Molly D has a long transit of a bit over 60 miles to Vero Beach. She will travel on the outside until Fort Pierce. Ft Pierce is the closest inlet to Vero Beach, so the rest of our day’s travel will be on the ICW. There will be one opening and two fixed bridges on our route. Depending on the tide, the two fixed bridges may present a marginal height clearances. Hoping for half tide or lower. By the way, why do bridges report their clearances as 65’ at mean high water when in many cases it isn’t true?

[sad-tonight]

[dianakingsley]

Newport Bridge

Driving down to California we stopped in Newport Oregon for two days. What a beautiful site on the coast. We ate at the local marina both nights with great views, fabulous wine and food. I captured the top photo out the window when we were having dinner one night. I loved the boat and the bridge, but thought the painting might be a bit bland. So I added a nice sunset. The painting is 12″ x 24″.

[girlactionfigure]

Today is the 76th anniversary of V-J Day, which marked the official end of WWII. While Imperial Japan announced its surrender on August 14, 1945, the official document was not signed until a few weeks later, on September 2nd, aboard the USS Missouri. One of history’s most iconic photos, “V-J Day in Times Square” is symbolic of the very moment the war ended. But do you know the stories of the people who created it? The man behind the camera was famous photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt, a Jewish refugee who fled Germany after the Nazi’s rise to power. On the day he took the photograph, Alfred had no idea that the woman he captured on film was also a Jewish refugee. Greta Friedman (née Zimmer) was born in Wiener-Neustadt, Austria in 1924. Following the Nazi’s annexation of Austria, Greta emigrated to America with her two sisters. Their parents planned to follow closely behind, but never made it out and were killed in the Holocaust. On the morning of August 14, 1945, the streets were buzzing with rumors of the war’s end. Greta, who was working as a dental assistant in midtown, walked to Times Square to see the news in flashing lights. That’s when George Mendonsa, a sailor in a white hat and navy blue uniform, dipped Greta backwards and planted a kiss on her lips. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, George enlisted in the @USNavy following the attack on Pearl Harbor. He rose to the rank of Quartermaster 1st Class and was at the helm during the Battle of Okinawa, rescuing sailors from a neighboring ship that was attacked by kamikazes. George was on 30 days leave when he learned the war had ended. Greta and George would not meet again until 1980 when they reunited in Times Square 35 years after the war.

: Alfred Eisenstaedt

via American Society for Yad Vashem

Joseph Waks