Comments for Split Rock Lighthouse Weblog http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:29:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on Radio History by Rick Cain http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/2010/11/05/radio-history/comment-page-1/#comment-703 Rick Cain Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:51:58 +0000 http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/?p=398#comment-703 Excelllent idea for mini history lessons. I enjoyed listening to them but wanted them to continue. I guess that's the point. Good job! Excelllent idea for mini history lessons. I enjoyed listening to them but wanted them to continue. I guess that’s the point. Good job!

]]> Comment on Split Rock a proud 100 by Jason Young http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/2010/08/10/split-rock-a-proud-100/comment-page-1/#comment-685 Jason Young Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:00:46 +0000 http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/?p=390#comment-685 Very much enjoyed the centennial this past summer. Favorite part for me was having three generations of Pete Young's decendents there at the same time. The lighthouse is truly a remarkable sight to see, even when the light isn't lit. Seeing the light along with the fireworks made it even more spectacular. This was also the first time I had seen the light lit. Great job to the staff at Split Rock. Very much enjoyed the centennial this past summer. Favorite part for me was having three generations of Pete Young’s decendents there at the same time. The lighthouse is truly a remarkable sight to see, even when the light isn’t lit. Seeing the light along with the fireworks made it even more spectacular. This was also the first time I had seen the light lit. Great job to the staff at Split Rock.

]]> Comment on Split Rock a proud 100 by Dave Carlson http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/2010/08/10/split-rock-a-proud-100/comment-page-1/#comment-641 Dave Carlson Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:56:02 +0000 http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/?p=390#comment-641 On the job as a tour guide/interpreter, I enjoyed visiting through out the day with descendants of the second Head Keeper, Franklin Covell. He was the man stationed at Split Rock the longest, off and on from 1913 through 1944. Most interesting was having the grandson of Keeper Covell in the lensroom of the tower with me. When another visitor asked whether the keepers suffered from exposure to toxic mercury vapor, he told of having been there while the mercury float was being cleaned. He also confirmed my reply that mercury poisoning was not the problem, but that the keepers had other health problems, such as typhoid, small pox, and other things we don't think about today. I saw name tags of descendants of Keepers Young and Malone, but did not get a chance to vist. On the job as a tour guide/interpreter, I enjoyed visiting through out the day with descendants of the second Head Keeper, Franklin Covell. He was the man stationed at Split Rock the longest, off and on from 1913 through 1944.
Most interesting was having the grandson of Keeper Covell in the lensroom of the tower with me. When another visitor asked whether the keepers suffered from exposure to toxic mercury vapor, he told of having been there while the mercury float was being cleaned. He also confirmed my reply that mercury poisoning was not the problem, but that the keepers had other health problems, such as typhoid, small pox, and other things we don’t think about today.
I saw name tags of descendants of Keepers Young and Malone, but did not get a chance to vist.

]]> Comment on Latest Addition to Split Rock related items by Stefanie http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/2010/06/09/latest-addition-to-split-rock-related-items/comment-page-1/#comment-632 Stefanie Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:40:30 +0000 http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/?p=388#comment-632 Just don't try to take your wine with you to Split Rock Lighthouse...there is a no-alcohol policy at all Minnesota state parks! Just don’t try to take your wine with you to Split Rock Lighthouse…there is a no-alcohol policy at all Minnesota state parks!

]]> Comment on Fresnel lens tune-up by John Sears http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/2009/11/17/fresnel-lens-tune-up/comment-page-1/#comment-621 John Sears Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:19:08 +0000 http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/?p=188#comment-621 I am searching for drawings, descriptions or plans of how the clockwork was constructed. Can anyone help me? When I was in my twenties (62 now) I began to dream of scaled-up clockworks and falling weight to power things. A few days ago at the Pidgeon Point Lighthouse was the first time I heard of an actual example; a mere 450 lbs. falling 25 ft. in 4 hours! I'd be most thankful if someone could link me to working drawings or similar. I am searching for drawings, descriptions or plans of how the clockwork was constructed. Can anyone help me? When I was in my twenties (62 now) I began to dream of scaled-up clockworks and falling weight to power things. A few days ago at the Pidgeon Point Lighthouse was the first time I heard of an actual example; a mere 450 lbs. falling 25 ft. in 4 hours!

I’d be most thankful if someone could link me to
working drawings or similar.

]]> Comment on 04 - Living at the Light by Pam Girtz http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/2010/03/15/03-living-at-the-light/comment-page-1/#comment-556 Pam Girtz Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:33:34 +0000 http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/?p=335#comment-556 Interesting podcast. I like the relaxed pace of life described! Interesting podcast. I like the relaxed pace of life described!

]]> Comment on 02 - Building the Light by Leo http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/2010/01/27/02-building-the-light/comment-page-1/#comment-519 Leo Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:31:44 +0000 http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/?p=289#comment-519 Great stuff on this blog. Really enjoyed the information. Fascinating history! Makes one want to be a part of its semi-mystical presence. Great stuff on this blog. Really enjoyed the information. Fascinating history! Makes one want to be a part of its semi-mystical presence.

]]> Comment on Wintering at Split Rock Lighthouse by Wintering at Split Rock Lighthouse : Two Harbors News http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/2010/01/02/wintering-at-split-rock-lighthouse/comment-page-1/#comment-510 Wintering at Split Rock Lighthouse : Two Harbors News Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:27:32 +0000 http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/?p=265#comment-510 [...] For those hardy folks that make the winter trek to the North Shore over the holidays (and there are an amazing number of people around this week) they can be rewarded with some spectacular conditions and photographs. This is the month when the full moon rises behind the lighthouse at sunset behind the lighthouse. Twenty years ago there were only a few people that knew about this or were interested in taking photographs of the moonrise. For this last moonrise on December 31 at least a dozen photographers who were willing to abide the single digit temperatures they were rewarded with a beautiful moonrise with just the right amount of cloud cover to make the photos more interesting. Read rest of blog post at Split Rock Lighthouse’s Blog [...] [...] For those hardy folks that make the winter trek to the North Shore over the holidays (and there are an amazing number of people around this week) they can be rewarded with some spectacular conditions and photographs. This is the month when the full moon rises behind the lighthouse at sunset behind the lighthouse. Twenty years ago there were only a few people that knew about this or were interested in taking photographs of the moonrise. For this last moonrise on December 31 at least a dozen photographers who were willing to abide the single digit temperatures they were rewarded with a beautiful moonrise with just the right amount of cloud cover to make the photos more interesting. Read rest of blog post at Split Rock Lighthouse’s Blog [...]

]]> Comment on Christmas at Split Rock by Rebecca Knox http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/2009/12/23/christmas-at-split-rock/comment-page-1/#comment-504 Rebecca Knox Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:20:48 +0000 http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/?p=221#comment-504 We started going to northern Minnesota when I was 7 (I'm 48 now), and went yearly (sometimes twice a year) until I was 21...then sporadically off and on after that. We've always stayed at Ely, but every trip included a day on the north shore of Lake Superior and at Split Rock. What a wonderful thing it is to have found this site to keep in touch with what's going on there. I consider northern Minnesota my second home, and it is definitely where my heart is. A belated Merry Christmas to all the good folks there! We started going to northern Minnesota when I was 7 (I’m 48 now), and went yearly (sometimes twice a year) until I was 21…then sporadically off and on after that. We’ve always stayed at Ely, but every trip included a day on the north shore of Lake Superior and at Split Rock. What a wonderful thing it is to have found this site to keep in touch with what’s going on there. I consider northern Minnesota my second home, and it is definitely where my heart is. A belated Merry Christmas to all the good folks there!

]]> Comment on Christmas at Split Rock by Lee Radzak http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/2009/12/23/christmas-at-split-rock/comment-page-1/#comment-503 Lee Radzak Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:21:53 +0000 http://discussions.mnhs.org/splitrock/?p=221#comment-503 Jessica, It has started snowing this morning and they are predicting 18 to 20 inches along the North Shore today and tomorrow so I will have plenty to do this weekend. Messy but pretty. Merry Christmas, Lee Jessica,
It has started snowing this morning and they are predicting 18 to 20 inches along the North Shore today and tomorrow so I will have plenty to do this weekend. Messy but pretty. Merry Christmas, Lee

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