An Act for the Establishment and support of Lighthouse, Beacons, Buoys, and Public Piers.

Section 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That all expenses which shall accrue from and after the fifteenth day of August one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine, in the necessary support, maintenance and repairs of all lighthouses, beacons, buoys and public piers erected, placed, or sunk before the passing of this act, at the entrance of, or within any bay, inlet, harbor, or port of the United States, for rendering the navigation thereof easy and safe, shall be defrayed out of the treasury of the United States: Provided nevertheless, That none of the said expenses shall continue to be so defrayed by the United States, after the expiration of one year from the day aforesaid, unless such lighthouses, beacons, buoys and public piers, shall in the mean time be ceded to and vested in the United States, by the state or states respectively in which the same may be, together with the lands and tenements thereunto belonging, and together with the jurisdiction of the same.

Section 2. And be it further enacted, That a lighthouse shall be erected near the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay, at such place, when ceded to the United States in manner aforesaid, as the President of the United States shall direct.

Section 3. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide by contracts, which shall be approved by the President of the United States, for building a lighthouse near the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay, and for rebuilding when necessary, and keeping in good repair, the lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers in the several States, and for furnishing the same with all necessary supplies; and also to agree for the salaries, wages, or hire of the person or persons appointed by the President, for the superintendence and care of the same.

Section 4. And be it further enacted, That all pilots in the bays, inlets, rivers, harbors and ports of the United States, shall continue to be regulated in conformity with the existing laws of the States respectively wherein such pilots may be, or with such laws as the States may respectively hereafter enact for the purpose, until further legislative provision shall be made by Congress. Approved: August 7, 1789

"Designates August 7, 1989, as National Lighthouse Day and calls for lighthouse grounds, where feasible, to be open to the public."

Back in November of 1978 I spent time on a long North Atlantic cruise in the Navy. It was a supendous time of of traveling in 80 degree rolls and icy watches at the target designation transmitters and liberty to never be forgotten.

My boon companion and closest friend, the late Jerry Landry of Barnstable Massachusetts were frequently found together on liberty visiting those places we spoke of during casual conversation aboard ship. One of our excurions was from the port a Portsmouth when we took the train into London and had a grand time at Trafalgar Square feeding pigeons and eating steak and kidney pie across the street from Big Ben. I enjoyed the pub at which we ate for the tea was hot and they had varieties and cream and cinnamon and other things into which I doctored my cups each and every one ...

'twas a magnificent meal and tip to go with it for sure.

Big Ben is the nickname for the 13.7 ton Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, the clock of which is strikes with five bells. It stands 316 feet tall and is magnficent to behold during the dawn hours when London arises to face her day. Previously known as the "clock tower" it was renamed in 2012 for the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. It is now known as the Elizabeth Tower.

It was one of the most wonderful days in my life.

On this day in 1856 The Great Bell called 'Big Ben' was cast for the Great Clock of Westminster in London, Great Britain.

Long live the Queen.
 

I've had my fair share of girlfriends. I've cavorted with intellectuals and earthy common place women. I've been with barhops and waitresses and all manner of healthcare and service industry types.

All and all I have to say they were just fine and dandy with me even though I didn't proceed into history with any of them.

Today is National Girlfriend Day.

It is observed each August 1st since the early 2000s and is an unofficial holiday used to celebrate both close female friendships (gal pals and best friends) and romantic female partners, aka 'rug munchers R Us'. Oh baby I'd suck ya like a neck bone ...

I think the platonic same sex interactions are fine and dandy. I do not personally believe in the erotic same sex relationships because I find them personally repulsive.

Some call this a "National Friend Day" and make it Female focused. Some call it "Gal Pal Day" which I think is quite humorous. Others the more formal Women's Friendship Day in various contexts.

Regardless, if you're a boy with a girl or a girl in your very own pack of women — more power to you.
 

National Scotch Day is celebrated annually on July 27th.

This notes the historical date in 1494 when the first recorded reference to Scotch whiskey production appeared in Scotland's tax rolls.

Listed in the 1494 Exchequer Rolls, where Friar John Cor of Lindores Abbey was given malt to make aqua vitae which means "water of life".

True Scotch must be distilled and aged entirely in Scotland in oak casks for a minimum of three years, under strict regulations like the Scotch Whisky Act.

Famous for heavy, smoky, and peated profiles with notes of brine and seaweed.

Speyside is all about the sweet, rich, and fruity styles featuring apple, honey, and vanilla.

Highlands offers diverse tastes ranging from floral and delicate to robust and full-bodied.

So if your're out for a snootful you can't do better than Aberlour. The sophisticated scotch whiskey.