Feds trying to sell lighthouse with ghostly past
July 8, 2007, 5:49 PM EDT
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- For sale: $1 property surrounded by Long Island Sound off the coast of Fairfield. Must be able to cope with possible haunting.
The U.S. General Services Administration is seeking a buyer for the Penfield Lighthouse, which was built in 1874 about 1.1 miles from Fairfield Beach and is said to be the site of strange occurrences following the drowning of lighthouse keeper Frederick Jordan in 1916.
The agency is offering the lighthouse for $1 in "as is" condition to local, state or federal government agencies or nonprofit organizations. Those interested will have to submit an application identifying their proposed uses of the lighthouse, besides that of a navigational beacon, and how they will pay for that use and maintenance.
Fairfield First Selectman Kenneth Flatto said the town is very interested in acquiring the property, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
"Obviously, the first choice would have been for the federal government to continue to take care of the lighthouse," he said. "But since they want to dispose of it, the town feels obligated that we want to save it."
The town is looking into how much it would cost to fix and maintain the property, and how it could pay for it. It has also talked with the Fairfield Historical Society and Fairfield Beach Residents Association about their helping with maintenance.
The 51-foot-tall lighthouse sits on a concrete foundation surrounded by rocks. It is attached to a two-story keeper's residence made with granite and timber frames.
According to a 2004 report by the town of Fairfield, the foundation, structure and roofs were in good condition, but the wood framing that supports a balcony around the light tower needs major repairs.
There is also asbestos tiles on the floor, lead paint on the walls, mold on all levels and decaying brick and mortar in the basement, the report said.
The last repairs were done in 2003, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
There is also the reported haunting to deal with. According to legend, Jordan drowned in December 1916 when his boat capsized near the lighthouse and appeared as a ghost two weeks later to his assistant, Rudolph Iten, the Connecticut Post reported Sunday.
Iten took over for Jordan after his death. In his log, Iten wrote that Jordan's apparition glided down the tower's stairs and disappeared into darkness. Iten then found the keeper's log opened to the page that documented Jordan's death, the Post reported.
Iten also reported that the lighthouse's light began "behaving strangely" when Jordan's apparition appeared.
In the strangest folk tale, two boys who were rescued after their boat capsized near the lighthouse in 1942 identified Jordan as their rescuer after seeing his photograph.
Jeremy D'Entremont, who wrote "The Lighthouses in Connecticut," said many lighthouses have ghost stories, but the Penfield Lighthouse's tales are more believable because they are based on a well-documented death.
D'Entremont said other lighthouse keepers reported seeing Jordan's ghost over the years, and Iten had them sign affidavits about what they witnessed.
He said it may be difficult for the new owners to raise money for repairs and maintenance because the lighthouse is offshore.
"You have to be creative. You kind of have to bring the lighthouse to the community," D'Entremont said. "I really wish the (federal) government could set up a fund that would help with the maintenance of these lighthouses."
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Information from: Connecticut Post, http://www.connpost.com
Copyright 2007 Newsday Inc.
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Hmmm abestos...lead paint...mold...apparitions...sounds cozy!
So now all we have to do is think of a way to bring the lighthouse to the community, and it can be ours. I've always wanted a lighthouse in Connecticut...
Full Version: Haunted Lighthouse For Sale...For $1.00
QUOTE(Luna @ Jul 9 2007, 07:02 PM) 
Feds trying to sell lighthouse with ghostly past
July 8, 2007, 5:49 PM EDT
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- For sale: $1 property surrounded by Long Island Sound off the coast of Fairfield. Must be able to cope with possible haunting.
The U.S. General Services Administration is seeking a buyer for the Penfield Lighthouse, which was built in 1874 about 1.1 miles from Fairfield Beach and is said to be the site of strange occurrences following the drowning of lighthouse keeper Frederick Jordan in 1916.
The agency is offering the lighthouse for $1 in "as is" condition to local, state or federal government agencies or nonprofit organizations. Those interested will have to submit an application identifying their proposed uses of the lighthouse, besides that of a navigational beacon, and how they will pay for that use and maintenance.
Fairfield First Selectman Kenneth Flatto said the town is very interested in acquiring the property, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
"Obviously, the first choice would have been for the federal government to continue to take care of the lighthouse," he said. "But since they want to dispose of it, the town feels obligated that we want to save it."
The town is looking into how much it would cost to fix and maintain the property, and how it could pay for it. It has also talked with the Fairfield Historical Society and Fairfield Beach Residents Association about their helping with maintenance.
The 51-foot-tall lighthouse sits on a concrete foundation surrounded by rocks. It is attached to a two-story keeper's residence made with granite and timber frames.
According to a 2004 report by the town of Fairfield, the foundation, structure and roofs were in good condition, but the wood framing that supports a balcony around the light tower needs major repairs.
There is also asbestos tiles on the floor, lead paint on the walls, mold on all levels and decaying brick and mortar in the basement, the report said.
The last repairs were done in 2003, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
There is also the reported haunting to deal with. According to legend, Jordan drowned in December 1916 when his boat capsized near the lighthouse and appeared as a ghost two weeks later to his assistant, Rudolph Iten, the Connecticut Post reported Sunday.
Iten took over for Jordan after his death. In his log, Iten wrote that Jordan's apparition glided down the tower's stairs and disappeared into darkness. Iten then found the keeper's log opened to the page that documented Jordan's death, the Post reported.
Iten also reported that the lighthouse's light began "behaving strangely" when Jordan's apparition appeared.
In the strangest folk tale, two boys who were rescued after their boat capsized near the lighthouse in 1942 identified Jordan as their rescuer after seeing his photograph.
Jeremy D'Entremont, who wrote "The Lighthouses in Connecticut," said many lighthouses have ghost stories, but the Penfield Lighthouse's tales are more believable because they are based on a well-documented death.
D'Entremont said other lighthouse keepers reported seeing Jordan's ghost over the years, and Iten had them sign affidavits about what they witnessed.
He said it may be difficult for the new owners to raise money for repairs and maintenance because the lighthouse is offshore.
"You have to be creative. You kind of have to bring the lighthouse to the community," D'Entremont said. "I really wish the (federal) government could set up a fund that would help with the maintenance of these lighthouses."
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Information from: Connecticut Post, http://www.connpost.com
Copyright 2007 Newsday Inc.
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Hmmm abestos...lead paint...mold...apparitions...sounds cozy!
So now all we have to do is think of a way to bring the lighthouse to the community, and it can be ours. I've always wanted a lighthouse in Connecticut...
July 8, 2007, 5:49 PM EDT
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- For sale: $1 property surrounded by Long Island Sound off the coast of Fairfield. Must be able to cope with possible haunting.
The U.S. General Services Administration is seeking a buyer for the Penfield Lighthouse, which was built in 1874 about 1.1 miles from Fairfield Beach and is said to be the site of strange occurrences following the drowning of lighthouse keeper Frederick Jordan in 1916.
The agency is offering the lighthouse for $1 in "as is" condition to local, state or federal government agencies or nonprofit organizations. Those interested will have to submit an application identifying their proposed uses of the lighthouse, besides that of a navigational beacon, and how they will pay for that use and maintenance.
Fairfield First Selectman Kenneth Flatto said the town is very interested in acquiring the property, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
"Obviously, the first choice would have been for the federal government to continue to take care of the lighthouse," he said. "But since they want to dispose of it, the town feels obligated that we want to save it."
The town is looking into how much it would cost to fix and maintain the property, and how it could pay for it. It has also talked with the Fairfield Historical Society and Fairfield Beach Residents Association about their helping with maintenance.
The 51-foot-tall lighthouse sits on a concrete foundation surrounded by rocks. It is attached to a two-story keeper's residence made with granite and timber frames.
According to a 2004 report by the town of Fairfield, the foundation, structure and roofs were in good condition, but the wood framing that supports a balcony around the light tower needs major repairs.
There is also asbestos tiles on the floor, lead paint on the walls, mold on all levels and decaying brick and mortar in the basement, the report said.
The last repairs were done in 2003, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
There is also the reported haunting to deal with. According to legend, Jordan drowned in December 1916 when his boat capsized near the lighthouse and appeared as a ghost two weeks later to his assistant, Rudolph Iten, the Connecticut Post reported Sunday.
Iten took over for Jordan after his death. In his log, Iten wrote that Jordan's apparition glided down the tower's stairs and disappeared into darkness. Iten then found the keeper's log opened to the page that documented Jordan's death, the Post reported.
Iten also reported that the lighthouse's light began "behaving strangely" when Jordan's apparition appeared.
In the strangest folk tale, two boys who were rescued after their boat capsized near the lighthouse in 1942 identified Jordan as their rescuer after seeing his photograph.
Jeremy D'Entremont, who wrote "The Lighthouses in Connecticut," said many lighthouses have ghost stories, but the Penfield Lighthouse's tales are more believable because they are based on a well-documented death.
D'Entremont said other lighthouse keepers reported seeing Jordan's ghost over the years, and Iten had them sign affidavits about what they witnessed.
He said it may be difficult for the new owners to raise money for repairs and maintenance because the lighthouse is offshore.
"You have to be creative. You kind of have to bring the lighthouse to the community," D'Entremont said. "I really wish the (federal) government could set up a fund that would help with the maintenance of these lighthouses."
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Information from: Connecticut Post, http://www.connpost.com
Copyright 2007 Newsday Inc.
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Hmmm abestos...lead paint...mold...apparitions...sounds cozy!
So now all we have to do is think of a way to bring the lighthouse to the community, and it can be ours. I've always wanted a lighthouse in Connecticut...
wow
if i had the "extra money" to keep it up i would be the first in line, that sounds too good to be true......
wait....
its only a buck?
I'll take it!
its only a buck?
I'll take it!
WOOT!!! I still have that 54$ in the bank.... its not a castle, but its still something for us folks to haunt 
QUOTE(karma @ Jul 10 2007, 01:57 PM)
WOOT!!! I still have that 54$ in the bank.... its not a castle, but its still something for us folks to haunt
I'm in!!
right on... and if its only 1dollar to purchase, then we've got 53$ in the "fix-up" fund
so far its me and catseye.... who else wants in lol
so far its me and catseye.... who else wants in lol
Well, I guess since we can't have our castle I'll settle for a haunted lighthouse. Count me in. 
So... it's going to be 3 ladies and Sir Gigan??? Poor guy
we should have a party and play the monster mash...
wait no, screw the monster mash.
but we should still have a party!!!
B.Y.O.E.V.P.
wait no, screw the monster mash.
but we should still have a party!!!
B.Y.O.E.V.P.
QUOTE(Lily Baker @ Jul 10 2007, 04:14 PM)
we should have a party and play the monster mash...
wait no, screw the monster mash.
but we should still have a party!!!
B.Y.O.E.V.P.
wait no, screw the monster mash.
but we should still have a party!!!
B.Y.O.E.V.P.
hahaha lol, well i can make it feel homey inside, after all it would be a great clubhouse for us lol
QUOTE(ghostlygoddess @ Jul 11 2007, 08:41 AM)
hahaha lol, well i can make it feel homey inside, after all it would be a great clubhouse for us lol
What...I don't get first dibbs? Ok that being said, do what you want with it, but don't lick the walls...or the floor...maybe the mold, but I wouldn't reccomend it and can't say what types of things you may experience afterwards.
QUOTE(Luna @ Jul 10 2007, 06:29 PM)
What...I don't get first dibbs? Ok that being said, do what you want with it, but don't lick the walls...or the floor...maybe the mold, but I wouldn't reccomend it and can't say what types of things you may experience afterwards.
might be interesting........... lol
QUOTE(ghostlygoddess @ Jul 11 2007, 02:38 AM)
might be interesting........... lol
hmmmm..very interesting.
i'm in too, girls!
but i'll better start saving money for a flight ticket first
but i'll better start saving money for a flight ticket first
QUOTE(iwona @ Jul 11 2007, 12:13 PM)
i'm in too, girls!
but i'll better start saving money for a flight ticket first
but i'll better start saving money for a flight ticket first
oh aright...I'll pitch in the money I got for selling my stuff for Drac's castle..
anybody know any good carpenters that work for cheap..?
of course they need to start on the Basement first...
That'll be my dwellings....and Karma's ( but we still gotta do the wrestling in Blood thing )
And if were having a swim, that ghost better not keep pulling us outta the water..!!
QUOTE(SammyTerry @ Jul 11 2007, 05:57 PM)
oh aright...I'll pitch in the money I got for selling my stuff for Drac's castle..
anybody know any good carpenters that work for cheap..?
of course they need to start on the Basement first...
That'll be my dwellings....and Karma's ( but we still gotta do the wrestling in Blood thing )
And if were having a swim, that ghost better not keep pulling us outta the water..!!
anybody know any good carpenters that work for cheap..?
of course they need to start on the Basement first...
That'll be my dwellings....and Karma's ( but we still gotta do the wrestling in Blood thing )
And if were having a swim, that ghost better not keep pulling us outta the water..!!
HAHAHA Sammy so you gave up Vlad's mighty property...
*looks around the room in search of something to sell*
i've got to see you both wrestling!
so we've got half a dozen girls, and Mr.Gigan..... I dun know if I should feel sorry for him or tell the other guys to high five him lol
QUOTE(karma @ Jul 11 2007, 02:07 PM)
so we've got half a dozen girls, and Mr.Gigan..... I dun know if I should feel sorry for him or tell the other guys to high five him lol
HEEEY....I'm a guy..err Ghoul....
QUOTE(SammyTerry @ Jul 11 2007, 06:27 PM)
HEEEY....I'm a guy..err Ghoul....
Im very very sorry Sammy... please forgive... I sped threw everything so fast I didnt realize that you wanted to move in with us... Your still out-numbered 3 to 1 tho..... still debating on the high fives
QUOTE(SammyTerry @ Jul 11 2007, 05:57 PM)
oh aright...I'll pitch in the money I got for selling my stuff for Drac's castle..
anybody know any good carpenters that work for cheap..?
of course they need to start on the Basement first...
That'll be my dwellings....and Karma's ( but we still gotta do the wrestling in Blood thing )
And if were having a swim, that ghost better not keep pulling us outta the water..!!
anybody know any good carpenters that work for cheap..?
of course they need to start on the Basement first...
That'll be my dwellings....and Karma's ( but we still gotta do the wrestling in Blood thing )
And if were having a swim, that ghost better not keep pulling us outta the water..!!
Im still in for the blood wrestling... I might even let you win
lolWe dont need a carpenter... I know my way around a hunk of wood.... a good metal smith would be nice tho
QUOTE(karma @ Jul 11 2007, 07:42 PM)
Im still in for the blood wrestling... I might even let you win lol
We dont need a carpenter... I know my way around a hunk of wood.... a good metal smith would be nice tho
lolWe dont need a carpenter... I know my way around a hunk of wood.... a good metal smith would be nice tho
I have some nails and hammer!!hehe just kidding! I have a big toolbox full of stuff.
Soooo.... the WOMEN are on the ball.... interesting how none of the men are offering to help lol
Thats alright.... catsy-baby and I can do all the work, then sit and do each others hair
ROFL
lolThats alright.... catsy-baby and I can do all the work, then sit and do each others hair
ROFL
QUOTE(karma @ Jul 11 2007, 03:39 PM)
Im very very sorry Sammy... please forgive... I sped threw everything so fast I didnt realize that you wanted to move in with us... Your still out-numbered 3 to 1 tho..... still debating on the high fives
...3 to 1 huh....on the plus side that might be fun,
but on the down side..hmmmm...maybe i should rethink this...
And whats with all you women so into this Lighthouse
( is it the phallus shape..?...I'll be leaving now )
QUOTE(SammyTerry @ Jul 11 2007, 08:39 PM)
...3 to 1 huh....on the plus side that might be fun,
but on the down side..hmmmm...maybe i should rethink this...
And whats with all you women so into this Lighthouse
( is it the phallus shape..?...I'll be leaving now )
but on the down side..hmmmm...maybe i should rethink this...
And whats with all you women so into this Lighthouse
( is it the phallus shape..?...I'll be leaving now )
well i must say you made me wonder myself....
QUOTE(SammyTerry @ Jul 11 2007, 08:39 PM)
...3 to 1 huh....on the plus side that might be fun,
but on the down side..hmmmm...maybe i should rethink this...
And whats with all you women so into this Lighthouse
( is it the phallus shape..?...I'll be leaving now )
but on the down side..hmmmm...maybe i should rethink this...
And whats with all you women so into this Lighthouse
( is it the phallus shape..?...I'll be leaving now )
SAMMY!!!!! bite your tounge!! Altho, you might have a point lol.
The reason we're all into this lighthouse is because it doesnt cost 200million to buy lol. Cheaper is better is some instances
QUOTE(SammyTerry @ Jul 12 2007, 06:39 AM)
...
And whats with all you women so into this Lighthouse
( is it the phallus shape..?...I'll be leaving now )
And whats with all you women so into this Lighthouse
( is it the phallus shape..?...I'll be leaving now )
ROFL now that's funny.
Actually though, phallus shapes in subliminal advertisements were used to get through to potential male customers. Maybe your intrest in the lighthouse has something to do with it being a very *large* symbol of masculinity.
Or perhaps it's even some sort of....."phallus" envy...
Now please excuse me as I make for the nearest exit and run like hell.
QUOTE(Luna @ Jul 11 2007, 11:00 PM)
ROFL now that's funny.
Actually though, phallus shapes in subliminal advertisements were used to get through to potential male customers. Maybe your intrest in the lighthouse has something to do with it being a very *large* symbol of masculinity.
Or perhaps it's even some sort of....."phallus" envy...
Now please excuse me as I make for the nearest exit and run like hell.
Actually though, phallus shapes in subliminal advertisements were used to get through to potential male customers. Maybe your intrest in the lighthouse has something to do with it being a very *large* symbol of masculinity.
Or perhaps it's even some sort of....."phallus" envy...
Now please excuse me as I make for the nearest exit and run like hell.
HA HA now you baffled him
I'll paint the walls... (That's about all I can do...lol)
Ohooohh! I could make flats or set pieces...I'm good at that. haha
Ohooohh! I could make flats or set pieces...I'm good at that. haha
QUOTE(iwona @ Jul 11 2007, 07:04 PM)
HA HA now you baffled him
Hahaha...yep..didn't see that one coming,
Oh.......and Luna.... do I have a corrupted wish for you Dear....
http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Lo.../sammylaugh.wav
QUOTE(SammyTerry @ Jul 12 2007, 02:48 PM)
Hahaha...yep..didn't see that one coming,
Oh.......and Luna.... do I have a corrupted wish for you Dear....
http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Lo.../sammylaugh.wav
Oh.......and Luna.... do I have a corrupted wish for you Dear....
http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Lo.../sammylaugh.wav
Rut-roh. He scares me when he does the evil laugh thing.
Hey!! what do you think the chances are of us getting a special beacon like Batman?? The lighthouse already has the hook-ups for it, lol. A cartoon ghostie or something......
QUOTE(karma @ Jul 12 2007, 03:09 PM)
Hey!! what do you think the chances are of us getting a special beacon like Batman?? The lighthouse already has the hook-ups for it, lol. A cartoon ghostie or something......
a big scary face of Sammy Terry, painted on the brickwork, would be an appropriate additional symbol of our lighthouse,
along with his demonic laugh, which would be heard by every ship that appears nearby....
such a cute welcome
QUOTE(iwona @ Jul 12 2007, 11:37 AM)
a big scary face of Sammy Terry, painted on the brickwork, would be an appropriate additional symbol of our lighthouse,
along with his demonic laugh, which would be heard by every ship that appears nearby....
such a cute welcome
along with his demonic laugh, which would be heard by every ship that appears nearby....
such a cute welcome
LOL....they would definitely steer away
QUOTE(SammyTerry @ Jul 12 2007, 03:47 PM)
LOL....they would definitely steer away
who knows...people are strange
i think this could work
bored and homesick sailors looking for some entertainment...would propably drop by
what d'ya think girls?
*reads previous statements - dies laughing"
Ahem... a lighthouse that the government is no longer willing to take care of, of the shame of it all!
But wait, its only a dollar? How could one resist?
I'm BUYING THAT LIGHTHOUSE!!!!
We can't have the castle, so we shall have a lighthouse to skulk around in and annoy any possible neighbors with the beacon. hee hee
Storms away to start bidding
Ahem... a lighthouse that the government is no longer willing to take care of, of the shame of it all!
But wait, its only a dollar? How could one resist?
I'm BUYING THAT LIGHTHOUSE!!!!
We can't have the castle, so we shall have a lighthouse to skulk around in and annoy any possible neighbors with the beacon. hee hee
Storms away to start bidding
QUOTE(iwona @ Jul 12 2007, 11:54 AM)
who knows...people are strange
i think this could work
bored and homesick sailors looking for some entertainment...would propably drop by
what d'ya think girls?
i think this could work
bored and homesick sailors looking for some entertainment...would propably drop by
what d'ya think girls?
Ok....bored and homesick sailors looking for some entertainment..?
thats my cue to...Exit stage Left...
QUOTE(SammyTerry @ Jul 12 2007, 04:09 PM)
Ok....bored and homesick sailors looking for some entertainment..?
thats my cue to...Exit stage Left...
thats my cue to...Exit stage Left...
Yeah... Im walking out with Sammy.... Sailers just aint my thing
Im more a blood wrestling kinda girl lol
QUOTE(karma @ Jul 12 2007, 02:18 PM)
Yeah... Im walking out with Sammy.... Sailers just aint my thing Im more a blood wrestling kinda girl lol
Im more a blood wrestling kinda girl lol I like you more every day Karma....
does that mean you two are not into buying it any more?
Im still in on the buying part... just not the entertaining sailers part.... Sammy and I will go to the dungeon aka home... and watch gory movies.... You in on that Sammy?? My faithful partner in crime???
Oh yeah, and we can have huge Halloween parties with bands, ghouls, monsters, and zombies and have a scary/gore movie festival!!!
let's do it!!!!!
it could be so nice...but how come it's only our wish...that can't be granted...like the "corrupted wishes" topic that finally comes true...
it could be so nice...but how come it's only our wish...that can't be granted...like the "corrupted wishes" topic that finally comes true...
QUOTE(iwona @ Jul 12 2007, 04:35 PM)
let's do it!!!!!
it could be so nice...but how come it's only our wish...that can't be granted...like the "corrupted wishes" topic that finally comes true...
it could be so nice...but how come it's only our wish...that can't be granted...like the "corrupted wishes" topic that finally comes true...
But wouldn't that be amazing, If we could all fly out and have an exclusive GM party...?
I think that would be so awesome... almost like a GM convention, w/out vendors,
or maybe we could have vendors... but where would it be held?
I'm diggin on the beacon idea that karma mentioned earlier. A big set of yellow creepy eyes revolving around up there would be cool. Think of all the UFO sightings that we'd cause around the county from people seeing the lights at a distance.
Hmm...I need Sammy to borrow Sammy's evil laugh...
Hmm...I need Sammy to borrow Sammy's evil laugh...
QUOTE(Luna @ Jul 13 2007, 12:14 AM)
I'm diggin on the beacon idea that karma mentioned earlier. A big set of yellow creepy eyes revolving around up there would be cool. Think of all the UFO sightings that we'd cause around the county from people seeing the lights at a distance.
Hmm...I need Sammy to borrow Sammy's evil laugh...
Hmm...I need Sammy to borrow Sammy's evil laugh...
Good idea guys!
QUOTE(karma @ Jul 12 2007, 03:31 PM)
Im still in on the buying part... just not the entertaining sailers part.... Sammy and I will go to the dungeon aka home... and watch gory movies.... You in on that Sammy?? My faithful partner in crime???
wwelll...as long as we can keep the drunkenn sailors out of the dungeon....i...guess im still innn......
QUOTE(SammyTerry @ Jul 13 2007, 03:08 AM)
wwelll...as long as we can keep the drunkenn sailors out of the dungeon....i...guess im still innn......
Are you sure Sammy?
Count the goat in. I'll sell my wool for the lighthouse fund.
QUOTE(Greygoat @ Jul 13 2007, 03:31 AM)
Count the goat in. I'll sell my wool for the lighthouse fund.
What!?
I'll be nice,
QUOTE(Catseye @ Jul 13 2007, 01:38 PM)
What!? I'll be nice,
I'll be nice, Goat wool? I had to google that just to be sure that people even used goat wool lol. But indeed they do. What about milk and cheese though?
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