Monday, July 20, 2009

Ruby Tuesday



Welcome again to Ruby Tuesday! Take a look at some of the thumbnails I collected over the last week of wonderful RT posts.



Left to right: Jan; Junie's Place; Leora; Nonizamboni; Vicki~Fl

I was lucky to take a trip down under the George Washington Bridge this weekend to see the little RED lighthouse:






The Little Red Lighthouse (officially known as the Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse) is a small lighthouse located on the Hudson River in New York City. It was made famous by the 1942 children's book The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge by Hildegarde Swift and Lynd Ward.

The Little Red Lighthouse stands on a small point called Jeffrey’s Hook at the base of the eastern pier of the George Washington Bridge, which connects the Washington Heights neighborhood in Manhattan to Fort Lee, New Jersey. The shoreline north and south of the lighthouse makes up Fort Washington Park. Access to the lighthouse is either via a steep footpath leading down from the north side of the bridge or, somewhat more easily, via the riverside promenade leading south to Riverside Park and Riverbank State Park.


~If any of you get back to sign in to Mr. Linky that would be find but don't worry if you don't.~

92 comments:

Robin said...

Ooh, I love the shot of the lighthouse with the lower span of the bridge looming overhead!

Here's my post, like yesterday's monochrome shot it's equal part photography and social commentary. Too many thoughts rattling around inside my brain to keep bottled up.

In Support of Foreign Workers

Kenobiitti said...

What a perfect ruby tuesday light house.

My ruby red pic is here:
http://kenobiitti.blogspot.com/2009/07/ruby-red-cafeteria.html

Unknown said...

that is a beautiful lighthouse! so romantic...makes me think of sailors and ships on a stormy night.:P

EG CameraGirl said...

What a cool place to visit!
This week my Ruby Tuesday is at
http://moreofme24.blogspot.com/2009/07/beat-it-ruby-tuesday.html

Anonymous said...

I've never seen a red light house. I love it :)

Leora said...

I think G6 had that lighthouse in her post last week?

Puss in Boots

Thank you for the link to my post, even though I don't see the pic?

Hope you are feeling better, too.

Felisol said...

Dear teach Mary,
what a wonderful red lighthouse, so well kept, so special in all the little details.
It must be a joy to both young and old.
I'm missing Mr. Linkey, but anyone wanting to visit; just click on my name and You'll be there.
From Felisol

Coffee Girl said...

I love the lighthouse! Perfect for RT :)

Here's mine - http://caffeinefix.net/2009/07/rt-ww-a-glass-for-me/

Happy Tuesday everyone!

Anonymous said...

I linked to Mr Linky and then it disappeared.
Red Bastille Day

Anonymous said...

Very nice lighthouse - I like the person with the hat on the top - very intriguing :)

Sasha said...

I've always wanted to see a lighthouse up close. Unfortunately, we don't have much of that from where I come from.

Love the photos!

My RT entry is here: http://sherrysbookwormconfessions.blogspot.com/2009/07/rt-ww-i-like-this-bookbag.html

Adie said...

Makes me think of a romantic rendezvous :)

Here's my RT for this week.

Gemma Wiseman said...

This is so cute! Unusual to say "cute" for a lighthouse, but this one is! Love the range of photos you took so that we can get a "feel" for the environment.

Here is the link to my post:
Rose GPO Hotel

Mojo said...

There's another little lighthouse like that at the base of the Tappan Zee (sp?) bridge, that I caught on the way form Boston to Baltimore once upon a time. I think my favorite is the same one Robin's talking about -- the low angle shot looking up at the lighthouse with the underside of the span over it. Really like the vibrant rwed in that one. Adn the angle is perfect.

Since You didn't even mention Mr. Linky this week, I'm guessing you're having the same problems with him that everyone else is so here's my offering:
Ruby Tuesday #48: "Marrakesh Express"

And to answer the question that I just know will be on everyone's lips, no, I still haven't made it there.

toby said...

Lovely lighthouse!

Patti said...

Hi Mary,
Love this RED lighthouse. I also remember seeing it on a post by G6, as Leora said. I like the perspective you used to get the photo.

I never heard of the children's book. My bad.


Here's my link:
http:/patti-latebloomerboomer.blogspot.com/2009/07/ruby-tuesday-motoring-along.html

VH said...

What lovely photos! My RT photo is here: http://verticalhaven.info/2009/07/rt-ww-comfy-slippers/

BABYLONEZOO (France) said...

http://www.babylonezoo.fr/photo.php?no=478&serie=1

Voici ma participation a RT

Annie Jeffries said...

Hi. Here I am. No Mr. Linky again. **sigh**

http://inmidreamz.blogspot.com/2009/07/mellow-yellow-monday-and-ruby-tuesday.html

Love the Little Red Lighthouse. I have that book. Great for young and old alike.

Carletta said...

Perfect ruby post for you from NY!
I love this little lighthouse. Great shots in your slideshow!

The elusive Mr.Linky is still elusive this week I see.
My RT post is on regular blog.
Round The Bend.

Shaine said...

Light house perfect for RT, My First time to join.

Here's mine:
RT #1

Felisol said...

I've given up waiting for Mr Linky.
My address is here:
http://felisol.blogspot.com/2009/07/ruby-memories.html

Hootin Anni said...

I so love lighthouses!!! This is great.

My RUBY TUESDAY will be posted at 12:01 A.M. on the 21st --Tuesday.

Hope to see y'all there.
Have a great day.

Hildegarde said...

Lighthouses are interesting marks in the landscape, nice with the people on and around it. i'll be back for mr.Linky. I hope you're feeling better.

Rinkly Rimes said...

'The Little Red Lighthouse'.....it sounds like the title of a children's book. (Maybe he's a cousin to the engine!)

http://rinklyrimes.blogspot.com/2009/07/ruby-boots.html

Karen Coutu said...

What a beautiful red lighthouse!

Here's mine . . .

http://3garnetsn2sapphires.blogspot.com/2009/07/reddy-to-roll.html

If you haven't already, you just need to submit a ticket to Mr. Linky and ask them to move your account to the new server. :)

Ralph said...

I just love the G.W. Bridge. The style does not belie the brute strength of this 1931 edifice. So strong they added a lower level in 1962, so it is functional and stylish as well!

My post:
http://airhead55-ralph.blogspot.com/2009/07/ruby-tuesday-high-performance-rubies.html

DrillerAA09 said...

You've got some very nice images. Well done Mary, well done indeed.

DrillerAA09 said...

Okay, I give up. Where's the linky thingy that allows us to visit one another?

prettyfirefly said...

Great shot! I love lighthouses! For me it symbolizes hope. Hope you guys check my entry at http://prettyfirefly.com/?p=3748
HAppy RT everyone

prettyfirefly said...

Great shot! I love lighthouses! For me it symbolizes hope. Hope you guys check my entry at http://prettyfirefly.com/?p=3748
HAppy RT everyone

prettyfirefly said...

Interesting color! I haven't seen a light house painted red.

Digital Flower Pictures said...

I have driven over the GWB at least 1,000 times and never knew about the lighthouse.

Digital Flower Pictures said...

I thought there would be a Mr. Linky but I don't see one. I am playing this week with a red Blanket Flower and a rare red Hoya flower.

Link: DFP.com

Becky said...

I do love lighthouses. What great pictures Mary.
Mr. Linkey seems to be on vacation. Mine is up. Just click on our name.

Marites said...

what a beautiful shot of a beautiful day! The red lighthouse is really pretty.

Mine's here

Nikki Dee said...

Oh what a lovely lighthouse!

My Ruby post

Dora said...

I have been to one lighthouse before but this one u shown here has a nicer colour. :)

This week's RT post: It Meows #43

Happy RT!

Happily Retired Gal said...

Nifty RUBY lighthouse images ;--)
Mine's here.
Hugs and blessings,

marcia@joyismygoal said...

up tonight I so love light houses and their messages

G6 said...

Wow!
What a lighthouse!
I wonder what could have inspired THAT?
;)

My post for this week is up here.

Jim said...

I like lighthouses but have never seen a red one. This is quite a find. I have never seen it down under the bridge.
..
BTW, what were you doing down under the bridge?
..
Jim's Ruby Red in France
I have a few more France pictures (with red) of our Spring European Holiday. There is a link to more but they aren't red.
..

Miranda said...

Awesome lighthouse!!

Terri said...

Great red lighthouse -- it looks so big, then it looks so small!

My ruby is here

Anonymous said...

A red light house looks perfect for Ruby Tuesday Mary! :)

I see Mister Linky is on strike!! *lol*
Here's my link : http://napaboaniya.wordpress.com/2009/07/21/apad-496-ruby-tuesday-61-wwtue/

Pollyanna said...

The lighthouse is so charming!

I've posted my entry.

Please visit www.photogra-me.blogspot.com

Thanks!

me ann my camera said...

I love lighthouses, It is beautiful!
I have posted a family memory.
Ann

Dianne said...

I never knew about this!!
I have to go see it, your slideshow is wonderful

my post is at
www.hihidipi.blogspot.com

Candy said...

Looks like a fun lighthouse. One of my red cameras could surely capture the moment.

Red Tuesday Cheers, Candy

Phoenix said...

Happy Tuesday, hope you had a great weekend! :)

Mine is here!

Kranky Granny said...

Love the shots of the lighthouse. Wish I could visit.

My RT post will be found at http://cashjocky.blogspot.com/2009/07/ruby-tuesday-baseball.html

The Explorer said...

Here is my contribution this week.

Estuarine Stonefish

Gattina said...

How sweet ! I love lighthouses, they always make me think of my holidays in England. But red once are quite seldom !

Lin said...

Great photos! I'm in here -> http://ups-and-downs-with-anastasia.blogspot.com/2009/07/ruby-tuesday.html

bj said...

My Ruby Tuesday post is up...
Did Mr. Linky act up again??

Anyone wanting to see my post, please just click on my name here.
Thanks...

bj said...

And, Mary, I love that lighthouse. Nothing much beats a scarlet lighthouse...
Thanks for hosting and sorry Mr. Linky is so unreliable.

Anonymous said...

Another Ruby Red Tuesday and more beautiful photographs to be viewed and loved with comments.

Wishing you all a scent-sational day!
Patty

Here's my contribution:
http://camerapatty.wordpress.com/2009/07/21/potd-the-star-flower/

Patricia Knight said...

Strawberry Cream Pie. Yummy smelling!

http://homebiz4parents.wordpress.com/2009/07/21/strawberry-cream-pie/

Tanja said...

Lovely lighthouse! Happy Ruby Tuesday everyone! My Ruby Tuesday pic is here http://photos.keijukammari.fi/2009/07/21/try-to-wait-few-more-days (or just click my name...)

Maria Berg said...

Aaa so that is from where the story comes.
More red is needed in the world... it is almost washed away in my post today.

http://alltkangronska.blogspot.com/2009/07/second-time-around-china-plates.html

/Maria Berg

tapirgal said...

The red lighthouse is outstanding. Here's my Ruby Tuesday, also on the water, but not a lighthouse!

Ivon said...

Nice red lighthouse for Ruby Tuesday. Thanks for sharing your pictures.

yyam said...

What a strikingly red lighthouse! Lovely!.

Here's my entry

Laura said...

Great lighthouse!

My contribution is found at
www.6lalas.blogspot.com

Liza said...

Love the lighthouse!

My ruby entries:
Moms... Check Nyo
Yummy-as-can-be

Maria said...

What a lovely place. Happy RT!

Martha said...

My Ruby Tuesday

Beautiful lighthouse photos.

Ninnu, Finland said...

Happy ruby tuesday everybody!

Click my name to see my entry.

Anonymous said...

Great pictures of the lighthouse, you can find mine on:

http://mamapippas.wordpress.com/2009/07/21/ruby-tuesday/

aspiritofsimplicity said...

I have been over the G.W. but never under it. It looks pretty neat down there.

hip chick's ruby post said...

I don't see Mr. Linky so here is a link to my Ruby post.

diane b said...

Lovely lighthouese and story.

My Memes

Mine is here

annies home said...

very pretty red lighthouse

here is my post http://shopannies.blogspot.com/2009/07/ruby-tuesday-july-21-2009.html

shopannies@yahoo.com

nonizamboni said...

Be still my heart! I love lighthouses and a red one? Wow...perfect! Sorry I'm late with my post. But what a nice surprise on a dark, rainy day to see my market post was highlighted. Thanks so much.

JunieRose2005 said...

Love the lighthouse pictures!!


I have my red post up!!


Junie

spiCes said...

i agree!those are wonderful shots of the red lighthouse!

Stephanie V said...

I've never read the story but it is a cute little lighthouse. Love the slideshow and thumbnails. Thanks.

Ginger~Wilmington, NC said...

I love lighthouses and I love red, so what could be better than a red lighthouse?! Beautiful.

My Ruby Tuesday offering...
http://wilmingtonbyginger.wordpress.com/2009/07/21/a-radio-flyer/

amanda said...

This is an awesome little light house I'll bet the photographing was as fun as the visit to it!

srp said...

Mr. Linky started working... sometimes it pays to be late. ;)
When my daughter and I spent two weeks in Brooklyn and NYC, we missed this.. and I am so sorry. It is so charming.

In case Mr. Linky gets another kink... The Flowers Fiery Charm

LADYHIGHTOWER said...

Lighthouse shots are gorgeous!

Suburban Girl said...

I love the lighthouse!

Jientje said...

Beautiful slideshow Mary. I love lighthouses, and yours looks like something from a movie!

Rechie said...

I am late in posting mine but its better late than never hehhee..

Mo and The Purries said...

I love lighthouses, and this one is fantastic.
It looks like it could be a sibling for the South Haven Pier Light in South Haven, Michigan.
I think it's wonderful that you're putting pics of previous Ruby Tuesdays up on your post. I admire that!
Mine this week is one of the very first pictures I ever edited when I went from a 'film' camera to a digital one (and never looked back!)
Cheers,
Mo

Joanna said...

Nice red lighthouse. Thanks for hosting this. My entry is here:
http://uponhaliburtonhill.blogspot.com/

bj said...

I'm not sure what happened...I linked up this morning early but just checked and my name wasn't on the list. I put it there...sorry it seems as if I wasn't participating all day long, when really my red post was up last night. Hmmmm...wonder what happened.?

The Cunning Runt said...

Cool thumbs and awesome lighthouse - I love the slide-show effect!

(...yeah, I'm that technically challenged!)

:)

Lew said...

Great shots of the lighthouse and the GW bridge. I have always wanted to get down by the Hudson to take some photos when I cross the bridge and city - just have always been going somewhere with a schedule.

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