Wednesday, October 16, 2013

V/Alphabe-Thursday

Burlington Canal Lighthouse

Built in 1858 of dolomite limestone, this lighthouse was no longer needed by the 1930s due to radar and better lighting on the nearby pier. The lighthouse - in use for more than a century - was decommissioned in 1968, making it vacant  for a little more than half a century.

V is for VACANT.

 Collapsing barn

It's pretty obvious why this old barn is now vacant.

Nest made in the hollow of an upright log

The breeding season is now over here and there are many avian vacancies.

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE 
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46 comments:

  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"October 16, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    The barn appears to be doing a curtsy at the end of it's act.

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  2. Stewart MOctober 16, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    I think the nest is in better shape than the barn!!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  3. Our photosOctober 16, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    You have make beautiful photos!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  4. LowellOctober 16, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    I'd guess there will be more vacancies in your area soon as a whole bunch of folks are heading to Florida. In fact, I think many of them are already here! Yikes!

    Love that lighthouse.

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  5. AndyOctober 16, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Excellent photos to go with the letter "V".

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  6. RevrunnerOctober 16, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    I can think of all kinds of cool new uses for an old abandoned lighthouse.

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  7. Coloring Outside the LinesOctober 16, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Oh the poor barn! I agree with Lowell above...I can think of uses for that lighthouse!

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  8. Gill - That British WomanOctober 16, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    well the barn is past it's best!! However I too could think of a couple of neat uses for the light house. Great shots.

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoOctober 16, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Love the lighthouse EG , can't believe someone hasn't bought and renovated it in all that time!

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  10. Esther JoyOctober 16, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Although all your pictures are neat, especially love that nest picture!

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  11. RandyOctober 16, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Sweet little nest.

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  12. DarlaOctober 16, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Interesting vacant spaces. I agree with others, something should be done with the lighthouse.

    Darla

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  13. Buttons ThoughtsOctober 16, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Oh I LOVE these. Hug B

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  14. MadSnapperOctober 16, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    that lighthouse is so pretty, i love the dead leaves matching the rusty top.. great shot and the barn says it all, can we borrow it for the USA?

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  15. Gail DixonOctober 16, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    You chose some very creative and interesting subjects for the meme. I adore the nest in the hollow tree. Really superb!

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  16. Linda W.October 16, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Nice lighthouse shot! Love the colors and textures.

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  17. Betty ManousosOctober 16, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    lovely shots!
    the last one is adorable! love the nest. birds are brilliant builders!

    happy thursday~

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  18. KarenOctober 16, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I am glad the lighthouse is still standing. Great shots for the letter V!

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  19. Grandma Barb's This and ThatOctober 16, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Great photos for the letter V! I love the lighthouse. I am another one that could find a way to use the lighthouse. This is the 4th lighthouse I've seen posted today and they are one of my favorite things.

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  20. RedPatOctober 16, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    I love the wee nest! ;-)

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  21. TexWisGirlOctober 16, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    the nest made me smile. :)

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  22. CloudiaOctober 16, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Nicely nice! Most pleasant visit, thanks



    Aloha

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  23. GigaOctober 16, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Latarnia dalej bardzo mi się podoba. Jest ciekawą budowlą. Pozdrawiam.
    Lighthouse on I like. It is an interesting building. Yours.

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  24. Pamela GordonOctober 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    I love the lighthouse photo. It's sad that so many of these are now decommissioned and falling into ruin. The bird nest on the tree is an interesting find. Great choices for 'v'.

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  25. MersadOctober 16, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    Love the lighthouse shot!

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  26. NancyOctober 16, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Love that nest in the stump. :)

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  27. AnonymousOctober 16, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Gorgeous 'vacant' shots for V ~ thanks, carol ^_^
    (A Creative Harbor)

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  28. Ruth HiebertOctober 16, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    I especially like the empty nest shot.

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  29. LauraOctober 16, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    loving the heart shaped leaves floating in the water!

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  30. AnonymousOctober 16, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Looks like it's a very good thing that the barn is vacant!

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  31. StephanieOctober 16, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Like the barn shot and nice to learn about a lighthouse in Burlington.

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  32. SandyCarlsonOctober 16, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    That nest is well disguised! Beautiful fall images.

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  33. JackOctober 16, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    Gosh, that barn is a sad one.

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  34. LONDONLULUOctober 16, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Loving the avian vacancies, and that romantic old lighthouse!

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  35. IndraniOctober 17, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    What a condition of the barn, it will make a good plot for a story.:)
    The nest was hard to spot initially. Great pics.

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  36. TonyaOctober 17, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    Great shots!!! Each seems to tell such a sweet story with a bit of a sad ending. Thanks for sharing.

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  37. Rocky Mountain WomanOctober 17, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    lovely shots! love the barn...

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  38. Rose ClearfieldOctober 17, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    All of these photos are fabulous! I'm especially drawn to the lighthouse. Thanks for sharing a little bit about each of these sites.

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  39. fredamansOctober 17, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Awesome shots and quite various too!

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  40. CynthiaOctober 18, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Lovely old barn fading back to nature. I always try to imagine the story an old building would tell.

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  41. CynthiaOctober 18, 2013 at 3:30 PM

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  42. JudieOctober 18, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    The lighthouse and the barn are great photos, but I like the nest the best!!!

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  43. LmkazmierczakOctober 18, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Such great finds♫♪ Love all three. My letter V: http://lauriekazmierczak.com/vertical-lift/

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  44. RoseOctober 18, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Great vacant shots, EG!

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  45. Susan AndersonOctober 21, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    My favorite is the lighthouse. I'm a fan of them.

    =)

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  46. JennyOctober 30, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    It looks like the barn had a vibrant life...

    Very cool photographs for the letter "V"!

    Thanks for linking.

    A+

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