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GET READY FOR SUMMER - 3/13/08If you have ever wanted to know how to reach all 123 Michigan lighthouses, including the four NEW lights built since 1995 that no other book has, and wondered what there was to do for fun in the areas around the light, THEN YOU NEED THESE BOOKS!!!!!! Special Book Offer, EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!!!
NEW BLOG ARRIVING MAY 1st. A GREAT WAY FOR YOU TO INTERACT WITH YOUR FAVORITE PRESERVATION GROUP. WANT TO KNOW HOW THEY ARE SPENDING YOUR DONATION MONEY? WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE SUGGESTIONS? DON'T FORGET, 10% OF THE NET SALES OF MY BOOKS GOES TO THE PRESERVATION GROUP OF YOUR CHOICE.
U.P. BOOK UP FOR AWARD - 3/04/08 Our book The Ultimate Guide To Upper Michigan Lighthouse has been nominated for an award! The Department Of History, Arts, And Libraries has selected our book for consideration as one of 2008 Michigan Notable Books. "Anyone planning on experiencing the majesty of Michigan's lighthouses first-hand will be well served by taking these books along to serve as your guide."
Dan and Bev Ainsworth "We really enjoyed using the scenic routes. Keep up the good work."
Dave Bishop, Ontonagon County Historical Museum "I met Jerry and Barb in the summer of 2003. I learned they're passionate about lighthouses and what they've discovered. The books will help you find, understand, and appreciate these historic beacons and all they represent."
Yvanne Pollick "Thank you both for all your hard work publishing these beautiful books packed full of info."
Karen Harshman from Kettering, Ohio "..... your books were a great help on previous Michigan trips!"
If you would like to express you view on our books, send your comments , we just may post them here. GREAT NEWS! GREAT NEWS!Come Memorial weekend, 2008, Barb and I, along with our great friend and partner Henry, will be the new owners of The Huron Lights Gift Shop. We will be adding many new products including our private label gourmet foods. Stop by on weekends for taste testing and see why, we're not just a lighthouse gift shop anymore. We have many events and promotionals planned. Check our web site, www.huronlights.com and be sure to sign-up for our Preferred Customer Club to get special savings and numerous discounts.Trip 2008Here's the Final News & Details! You better hurry!!!!!I told you this was a popular trip. As 0f 4/26/08, 8 people have signed-up for this trip. You need to hurry with this one!! Also please remember, the $150.00 cost is only an estimate. If we don't get 15 people signed-up, the cost will be higher. I don't see that as being an issue however. Our trip for 2008 is one that always gets a ton of response, so we are doing it again this August 12 - 14, 2008. We will begin at Beaver Island, visit both lights there, then over two days visit; South Fox Island, Squaw Island, Lansing Shoal, Skillagalee Island, Gray's Reef, White Shoal, and Waugoshance. Imagine getting within a few feet of Waugoshance!!! Our Captain has a boat that requires a small amount of draft and we get right next to it. In addition, we disembark the charter boat and get on Squaw and Fox Islands. NO LONG DISTANT SHOTS HERE! The arrangements are made, get ready for a trip of a lifetime. I have secured the charter for the August 12, 13, and 14. The only potentially negative news is, with the high cost of fuel, we are going to have to have at least 15 people to make this affordable for everyone. I like to go with a small group, but the cost of the charter has doubled since 2005, the last time we went, and it's all because of fuel costs. If we get 15 people, the cost will be $150.00 each. Remember, this cost is for the charter only! It is a two day charter, and we have three days to get it done. If you have any questions feel free to call me or Barb at home, 989-288-3288. If you would like to put your $100.00 deposit down click here, or mail it to Bugs Publishing, LLC, 8524 Monroe Rd, Durand MI 48429. Also remember that $50.00 of the deposit IS non-refundable. SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIESWould you like a speaker for your elementary school's Michigan History class, your club, or civic group? Call me at 810-938-3800 or e-mail me. References available. SELF-PUBLISHING WORKSHOPSHave you ever thought about publishing your own book? I host workshops on self-publishing. Learn how to start your business and follow it through to the finished product. If you would like me to conduct a workshop in your area, call me at 810-938-3800 or e-mail me. References available. |
OUR MISSIONIt is our goal to educate, inform and enlighten the world to the historical significance and value of these lighthouses. Please take your time and enjoy the site. View the photos, visit the links, buy the books. Most importantly, support the preservation of our lighthouses. |