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Grandview Beach Hampton, VA 23664
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Carol: The 8/27 entry about Grandview triggered a story from long ago... |
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When my father brought home a particular Shipyard Bulletin in
1947 (photo was entitled 'old grandview light'), our next-door neighbor,
a lovely elderly lady named Estelle Duncan, happened to see it
and excitedly told us that when she was a girl, her father was the
keeper of the Grandview light.
She also said she and her husband (Marvin Duncan) were married in either her home (which I think may have been the house further inland that has that neat little model of the lighthouse in front of it - at least I hope its still there!) or the lighthouse itself. I don't remember which she said, but lighthouse seems more romantic, even if not logistically logical). Besides, why would a lad of 11 be impressed with the story, unless the lighthouse was involved??? |
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As best as
I can tell, this photo (found on the Internet, undated) depicts what I
think is likely to be the site of the light house, many years after its
collapse. How to get there is spelled out on the following link: http://www.localhikes.com/Hikes/Grandview_Nature_Preserve_5720.asp |
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- Bill Lee (Warwick HS - '54)
of NC - 08/27/10 |
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Friday, October 27, 2000 - Grandview Beach | |||
Images of Carol Buckley Harty ('65) of IL - 04/16/02 |
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Hello
Carol, Bill Lee's (Warwick HS - '54 - of NC) reminiscing of Grandview and the little lighthouse in a front yard sure brought back memories for me. Our family visited Grandview many times in the 1950's and into the 60's. We always drove by the house with this small lighthouse in the front yard. This picture was taken in Oct. 2004 when my class of HHS62 held their Hampton High Happy 60th Birthday Party in the Grandview area. I was so glad to see it still existed. I have not been there since, so not sure about today, but sure hope so. Thanks to Bill and you for bringing back so many wonderful memories! |
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October 2004 | ||
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June Veneris Collie (Hampton HS - '62) of VA -
09/01/10
Thank you, June!
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John London (Warwick HS - '57) of VA -
08/26/10
OOOH!
Thank you so much, John Darlin'!
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John London (Warwick HS - '57) of VA -
08/31/10
John Darlin', there is zero probability of that's ever
happening!
Thank you so much!
HISTORY: |
Recently delved into an obscure bit of Virginia Peninsula history; thought you'd like to see the result (attached). |
- Bill Lee (Warwick HS - '54)
of NC - 10/07/10 |
(This page was created on 08/26/10 - inspired by John London's breathtaking images.)
Words by Carl Sigman (24 Sept 1909 – 26 Sept 2000)
Music by
Robert Maxwell
(b. 19 Apr 1921), 1953
First the tide rushes in
Plants a kiss on the shore
Then rolls out to sea
And the sea is very still once more
So I rush to your side
Like the oncoming tide
With one burning thought
Will your arms open wide
At last we're face to face
And as we kiss through an embrace
I can tell, I can feel
You are love, you are real
Really mine
In the rain, in the dark, in the sun
Like the tide at its ebb
I'm at peace in the web
Of your arms
"Ebb Tide" midi courtesy of Cat's Illustrated - 04/16/02
"Ebb Tide"
lyrics courtesy
of
http://www.sing365.com/music/Lyric.nsf/Ebb-Tide-lyrics-Frank-Sinatra/10F59FBD8C7CDEEC4825691F0007BC0D
- 04/16/06
Shell Image courtesy of http://dailydig.bruderhof.org - 06/21/04
Sea Life Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars4.html - 06/16/06