March 4, 2014 Due to Hurricane Sandy destroying the first floor of our home we decided to raise our house almost 7 feet higher. It was a very intense experience but we learned a lot. I was our general contractor for the second time in 2 years. Now our house should be safe if another flood happened.

October 29, 2012 Hurricane Sandy destroyed thousands of homes and lives on the east coast. We had 7 feet of ocean water in our yard and three feet of ocean water in our home. It was a very hard road but six months later our home is almost back to normal. Next we'll have to raise our house eight feet higher to avoid getting flooded again. This hasn't been fun at all. A lot of tears and tough times. We can't wait to get back on the road to have fun again.

September 19-20, 2009 Was the 7th Annual MD Lighthouse Challenge. Come see and climb many of the lighthouses in this challenge; Turkey Point, Concord Point, Seven Foot Knoll, Lightship Chesapeake, Hooper Strait, Drum Point, Cove Point, Piney Point, Point Lookout, Fort Washington, Sandy Point Shoal, and now Blackistone Replica. We were at the Turkey Point lighthouse www.tpls.org from 8:00-6:00 pm with the another vendor autographing copies of our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" along with several hanging lighthouse photographs and some in a photo box. We always have a great time meeting all the other lighthouse hunters! It was great to see the returning challengers and the newbies. It's a great event and very fun!! www.ChesLights.org

March 18-April 4, 2009 We had a lighthouse and nature photography show at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center www.surfmen.com located at 128 Ocean Avenue Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750. The hours are from Wed.-Sat. 10-2 pm 732-229-4527. We had a meet the author-photographers reception on Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 2:00-4:00 pm. Thank you to all that stopped by for the show and the refreshments and snacks. Thank you also for all of the support, great comments, praises and purchases.

October 18-19, 2008 was the 9th Annual NJ Lighthouse Challenge. Come to see and climb each of the lighthouses in this challenge; Sandy Hook, Twin Lights of Navesink, Sea Girt, Barnegat, Tucker's Island Replica, Absecon, Hereford Inlet, Cape May, East Point, Finns Point and Tinicum. Two other sites are added on this year. The Barnegat Light Historical Museum with Barnagat's 1st Order Fresnel Lens and the Cape May County Historical Museum with Cape May's 1st Order Fresnel Lens. www.NJLHS.org Everyone will have a great time meeting all the fellow lighthouse hunters. We were at the Tucker's Island Lighthouse this year signing copies of our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" from 8:00-6:00 pm both days. Stop by The Lighthouse Hunters tent display to say hello and see many of our photos from around the United States and Canada. It was great to see so many friendly familiar faces. www.TuckertonSeaport.org

September 20-21, 2008 was the 6th Annual MD Lighthouse Challenge. Come see and climb many of the lighthouses in this challenge; Turkey Point, Concord Point, Seven Foot Knoll, Lightship Chesapeake, Hooper Strait, Drum Point, Cove Point, Piney Point, Point Lookout, Fort Washington, Sandy Point Shoal, and now Blackistone Replica. We were at the Turkey Point lighthouse www.tpls.org from 8:00-6:00 pm with the other vendors autographing copies of our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" along with several hanging lighthouse photographs and some in a photo box. We always have a great time meeting all the other lighthouse hunters! It's great to see the returning challengers and the newbies. It's a great event and very fun!! www.ChesLights.org

June 7-8, 2008 was the 2nd Annual Mid-Coast Maine Lighthouse Challenge. We were at the Rockland Breakwater location. www.rocklandlighthouse.com Join other lighthouse enthusiasts from 8:00-6:00 pm in this 2-day event seeing 8 lighthouses and 1 museum. Visit and receive a souvenir token at Pemaquid Point, Marshall Point, Owls Head, Maine Lighthouse Museum, Rockland Breakwater, Grindle Point, Fort Point, Dice Head, and Pumpkin Island. Special event T-shirts and pins will only be available for purchase at 4 locations; Pemaquid Point, Marshall Point, Rockland Breakwater andthe Maine Lighthouse Museum. www.mainelighthousemuseum.com We were signing copies of our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide". Thanks for all who stopped by our tent to say hello and to look over our photos from around North America. Were you up for the challenge of walking the less than 1 mile out to the light? Hundreds of families and friends enjoyed the great weather on this fun filled weekend.

March 5, 2008 we had a beautiful slide show presentation showing over 800 pictures of the United States and Canadian lighthouses at the Atlantic Highlands Library-Court House 100 First Avenue Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 732-291-1956 www.atlantichighlands.lib.nj.us

November 17, 2007 I had a beautiful slide show presentation showing over 800 pictures of the United States and Canadian lighthouses at Seabrook Village 3004 Essex Road Tinton Falls, NJ 07753 from 7:30-8:30 pm 732-643-2000 ex. 5210. I signed copies of our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide". www.erickson.com

October 20-21, 2007 was the 8th Annual NJ Lighthouse Challenge. Come to see and climb each of the lighthouses in this challenge; Sandy Hook, Twin Lights of Navesink, Sea Girt, Barnegat, Tuckers Island Replica, Absecon, Hereford Inlet, Cape May, East Point, Finns Point and Tinicum. www.NJLHS.org Everyone will have a great time meeting all the fellow lighthouse hunters. We will both be at the Sea Girt Lighthouse this year signing copies of our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide". Stop by to say hello and see some of our photos. We hope to see you at the challenge! www.seagirtboro.com

October 9, 2007 I had a beautiful slide show presentation showing over 800 pictures of the United States and Canadian lighthouses. I also be informed everyone about the New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge that is coming up in less than 2 weeks. I also be signed copies of our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" at the Middletown Township Main Library 55 New Monmouth Road Middletown, NJ 07748 732-671-3700 from 7:00-8:30 pm. www.NJLHS.org www.mtpl.org

October 4-13, 2007 we displayed our framed lighthouse and nature photographs and our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" at the Middletown Township Main Library 55 New Monmouth Road Middletown, NJ 07748 732-671-3700 www.mtpl.org

September 15-16, 2007 was the 5th Annual MD Lighthouse Challenge. Come to see and climb many of the lighthouses in this challenge; Turkey Point, Concord Point, Seven Foot Knoll, Lightship Chesapeake, Hooper Strait, Drum Point, Cove Point, Piney Point, Point Lookout, Fort Washington, Sandy Point Shoal. We were at the Turkey Point lighthouse www.tpls.org from 8:00-6:00 pm with the other vendors autographing copies of our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" along with several lighthouse photographs. We had a great time meeting all the other lighthouse hunters! Very fun!! www.ChesLights.org

September 10, 2007 we had a reception, presentation and book signing at the Hazlet Library 251 Middle Road in Hazlet, NJ from 6:30-8:30 pm. 732-264-7164 www.monmouthcountylib.org

September 8, 2007 I was at the 16th Annual SailFest 2007 on River Avenue in Island Heights, NJ from 10:00-6:00 pm. I had our lighthouse book, a taste of our photographs, and other nautical items. There was a band, tons of food, 129 crafters, and sailboat races. What a great big event! www.tomsriverrotary.org

September 7 through October 3, 2007 we displayed our framed photographs and our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" at the Hazlet Library 251 Middle Road in Hazlet, NJ. Please stop by to join in our passion for the North America lighthouses. 732-264-7164 www.monmouthcountylib.org

August 25, 2007 I had a book signing at The Bookery 20 White Street Mount Holly, NJ 08060 609-845-1396 from 2:00-4:00 pm www.thebookeryllc.com It was around 102° with the heat index on this day!

August 18-19, 2007 we displayed some of our beautiful lighthouse photographs and copies of our travel book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" at the 6th Annual Dunkirk Lighthouse Festival in Dunkirk, NY. There were hundreds of people at the festival overlooking Lake Erie this weekend. We also met some of the Amature Radio people who were calling other lighthouses. 716-366-5050 www.dunkirklighthouse.com

August 15, 2007 I will be having a beautiful slide show presentation on the lighthouses of the United States and Canada. We will also be signing copies of our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" at the Long Branch Library 328 Broadway Long Branch, NJ 732-222-3900 from 7:00-8:30 pm. www.lmxac.org/longbranch

August 12, 2007 we had a Meet the Author-Photographer Reception at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center www.surfmen.com located at 128 Ocean Avenue Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750 732-229-4527 2:00-4:00 pm. Thank you for coming out to our lighthouse photography show reception. We were so please to hear your wonderful comments about our work.

August 11, 2007 I had a book signing at Borders 290 Commons Way Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-231-0111 from 11:00-1:00 pm

August 8-25, 2007 We displayed approximately 65 of our lighthouse and nature photography at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center www.surfmen.com located at 128 Ocean Avenue Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750 The hours are from Wed.-Sat. 10-2 pm. 732-229-4527 Thanks to all that joined us on Sunday, August 12 for our reception at 2:00-4:00 pm.

August 4, 2007 I had a book signing at Borders Express 301 Mount Hope Avenue Town Square Mall Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-989-1199 from 1:00-3:00 pm

July 14, 2007 I had a book signing and presentation at Borders 101 Geoffrey Drive Newark, DE 19713 302-366-8144 from 2:00-4:00 pm.

July 7, 2007 I had a book signing at Borders Express 4403 Blackhorse Pike Hamilton Mall Mays Landing, NJ 08330 609-484-9277 from 1:00-3:00 pm. Then I also had a book signing at Borders 2200 Wrangleboro Road Mays Landing, NJ 08330 609-407-1960 from 4:30-6:30 pm.

July 6, 2007 I had a book signing at Borders 601 Nassau Park Blvd. Princeton, NJ 08540 609-514-0040 from 7:00-9:00 pm.

June 30, 2007 I had a book signing at Borders Express 1750 Deptford Center Road Deptford Mall, Deptford, NJ 08096 856-845-2195 from 2:00-4:00 pm.

May 24, 2007 I gave a slide show presentation on the beautiful lighthouses of the USA and Canada along with signing copies of our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" at the Sayreville Free Public Library from 6:30-7:45 pm 1050 Washington Road Parlin, NJ 08859 732-727-0212 I'm glad you joined me for some fun! www.lmxac.org/sayreville

May 20, 2007 I was at the Tuckerton Seaport's Bluegrass & BBQ Festival from 11:00-6:00 pm There were hundreds of people that attended this event. 609-294-8868 ex. 103 www.TuckertonSeaport.org My nautical-lighthouse themed tables were next to Michael's Lighthouse Gifts and Collectibles. www.lighthouse4gifts.com

May 16, 2007 I gave a slide show presentation on the beautiful lighthouses of the USA and Canada along with signing copies of our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" at the Matawan-Aberdeen Library from 7:00-8:30 pm 165 Main Street-Route 516 Matawan, NJ 732-583-9100 www.lmxac.org/mata

May 9, 2007 I gave a slide show presentation lighthouses along with signing copies of our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" at the Borders from 7:00-9:00 pm 135 Highway 35 in Eatontown, NJ 07724 732-542-1785 Please join me and bring your questions. I had a great time with all of you.

May 6, 2007 we had an Artist Reception at the West Long Branch Library 95 Popular Avenue West Long Branch, NJ from 3:00-5:00 Fun was had by all who joined us for snacks, drinks, and great conversation. www.monmouthcountylib.org

For the month of May 2007 we displayed 49 of our framed photographs and our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" at the West Long Branch Library 95 Popular Avenue West Long Branch, NJ. Our lighthouse and nature photographs will be there for the entire month, so please join us! www.monmouthcountylib.org

April 29, 2007 I gave a slide show presentation on lighthouses of the USA and Canada at the Union Beach Library from 2:00-4:00 pm. 810 Union Beach Avenue Union Beach, NJ 732-264-3792 Refreshments and dessert were served.

April 26, 2007 I had a slide show presentation on lighthouses at The High Road School from 10:00-11:00 am. 3071 Bordentown Avenue Parlin, NJ 08859 732-238-7700 The kids and I had a great time! www.kids1inc.com/highroadschool A few weeks later I got great letters in the mail from all the kids saying they enjoyed our adventures and the pictures! They want to go to a local lighthouse with their families. They want me to come back to the school one day soon. :)

April 23, 2007 I was at the Spring Lake Public Library at 1501 Third Avenue in Spring Lake, NJ from 7:30-9:00 pm. I talked about our travels and adventures along with the slide show presentation. Our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" was available for purchase. Come and share your lighthouse stories with us on this night. www.springlakelibrary.org

April 7, 2007 I had a book signing at Borders Express 259 Quaker Bridge Mall in Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 from 1:00-3:00 pm. 609-799-8190 Just in time for Easter.

April 2-28, 2007 we displayed 66 of our framed photographs and our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" at the J.W. Ross Library. 1097 East Ocean Avenue Sea Bright, NJ 732-758-9554 Our lighthouse and nature photographs will be there for the entire month.

March 10, 2007 I had a a book signing at Waldenbooks in the Ocean City Mall in Toms River, NJ 08753 from 1:00-3:00 pm. 732-240-5808

March 3, 2007 I had a book signing at Waldenbooks in the Freehold Mall in Freehold, NJ 07728 from 1:00-3:00 pm. 732-303-8010

January 26 through Feb. 22, 2007 we displayed 66 of our framed photographs and our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" at the Marlboro Library. It's on Library Court & Wyncrest Drive Marlboro, NJ. 732-536-9406 I gave a slide show presentation of our lighthouse travels and signed copies of our book at our meet the artist reception on Feb. 10, 2007 from 1:00-2:30 pm www.monmouthcountylib.org

January 9, 2007 we were at the Absecon Lighthouse www.abseconlighthouse.org right before it's 150th birthday. We even got interviewed by Marie DeNoia and Frank Foley from NJN News www.njn.net both as tourists and authors of a USA lighthouse book. The whole piece about the lighthouse and us aired this night.

December 17, 2006 I had a book signing at Borders Express in Monmouth Mall in Eatontown, NJ 07724 from 11:00-4:00 pm. Everyone had a great time during the holiday season. I signed many books for the happy holiday shoppers.

December 2, 2006 I was at the 26th Annual Ship Bottom Merchant Festival & Parade in Ship Bottom, NJ from 10:00-4:00 pm. I signed our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" and sold our beautiful lighthouse photographs from around the USA and Canada. Everyone had a great time at the festival. Thanks for visiting us while you were doing your holiday shopping, eating the local food and watching the parade with Santa Claus.

November 15, 2006 we were at the new Ocean Township Library at 701 Deal Road in Ocean Township, NJ from 7:00-8:30 pm. We gave a talk about our travels and adventures along with the slide show presentation. We had our framed photographs along with our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" available for purchase. We signed our book for those who purchased it. The library made posters, flyers, and a press release. We're glad you enjoyed it and you had your questions ready. www.monmouthcountylib.org

November 9, 2006 we were at the Shrewsbury Senior Home Center from 1:30-3:00 pm. We gave a talk about our travels and adventures along with the slide show presentation. We had our framed photographs along with our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" available for purchase.

October 14-15, 2006 was the 7th Annual NJ Lighthouse Challenge. Come to see and climb each of the lighthouses in this challenge; Sandy Hook, Twin Lights of Navesink, Sea Girt, Barnegat, Tuckers Island Replica, Absecon, Hereford Inlet, Cape May, East Point, Finns Point and Tinicum. I was at the Tuckerton Island Replica autographing copies of our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide". www.NJLHS.org www.TuckertonSeaport.org Tommy was at the Sea Girt Lighthouse www.seagirtboro.com autographing our book. We had a great time meeting all the fellow lighthouse hunters. We'll see you next year at the challenge.

September 16-17, 2006 is the 4th Annual MD Lighthouse Challenge. Come to see and climb many of the lighthouses in this challenge; Turkey Point, Concord Point, Seven Foot Knoll, Lightship Chesapeake, Hooper Strait, Drum Point, Cove Point, Piney Point, Point Lookout, Fort Washington, Sandy Point Shoal. We were at the Turkey Point lighthouse www.tpls.org and pavillion with the other vendors autographing copies of our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide". www.ChesLights.org

September 6, 2006 I was interviewed by Joe Bisicchia from Comcast Newsmakers www.cn8.tv My 5 minute interview was broadcast on CNN Headline News www.cnn.com for 7 days 3 times a day from October 4-10th, 2006. I went to Brookdale Community College for the taping. We talked about the NJLHS Lighthouse Challenge www.NJLHS.org and our book. Luckily both my parents were able to be there with me and share in the adventure.

July 17th, 2006 from 7:30-9:00 we gave a lighthouse presentation to the Middletown Township Historical Society. The meeting was at Croydon Hall on Leonardville Road in Leonardo, NJ. There was no air-condition in the room on that 94° night. We signed our books for the excited fellow hunters who purchased them. www.home.earthlink.net

April 26th through May 13th 2006 was our 1st lighthouse photography show. The hours were from Wed.-Sat. 10-2 pm. We had a meet the author-photographers reception on Sunday, April 30, 2006 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center www.surfmen.com located at 128 Ocean Avenue Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750. What a perfect day! Many people showed up to see our photographs of the United States and Canada. All the buyers of our book, "Lighthouses and Lightships of America--The Hunters Guide" asked us to autograph it for them. We had 53 framed photos on the wall; 11"x14" prints in a 16"x20" matted frame, 8"x10" prints in an 11"x14" matted frame, 5"x7" prints in an 8"x10" matted frame, 3 different 5" x 7" angles of the Sandy Hook lighthouse in a 10" x 20" white mat with a black inside border in a thick black wooden frame to total 13 1/2" x 23 1/2". We had other combination frames available there also. Three local papers all did articles on us too!! The Asbury Park Press www.APP.com, The Atlanticville www.GMNews.com, and The Link www.thelinknews.com

April 2006 We gave our first presentation to the West Long Branch Leisure Club in West Long Branch, NJ. Boy, was I nervous! It was the first time I ever used a microphone and a podium. We were very well received. www.westlongbranch.org

March 2006 For the first time I entered 3 framed photos into the Annual NJ Lighthouse Society Photo Contest. I ended up winning 1st place for East Point Lighthouse in NJ. I came in 2nd place for Bodie Island Lighthouse in NC. Both of these photos are shown at the top of this page. That was very exciting!! The next newsletter even had our photographs and names along with the other winners. What an honor to be accepted among the other great photographers. We thank you so much. www.NJLHS.org