AUG 7, 26.. LIGHTHOUSES..

By Cap Chastain August 7, 2026 Lake Havasu City Lighthouses, Lighthouse(s) No Comments

Well ??

Long Pause !!

Patti and I have our very own favorite lighthouse down in Lake Havasu City, Arizona..

So, it is not too “Far Fetched” that the below NATIONAL TODAY Holiday attracted us is it?

National Lighthouse Day shines a light on these iconic structures every August 7th.

Because of their vital role in maritime safety, and their enduring beauty, lighthouses have captivated our hearts for centuries. Visit a local lighthouse, learn about its history, and if you are able, support preservation efforts to keep their stories alive.

As the first President of the United States, George Washington signed the Lighthouse Act of 1789, which brought all existing lighthouses under federal control and established the U.S. Lighthouse Establishment. This act marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s commitment to maritime safety and the development of its coastal infrastructure, ensuring the continued operation and maintenance of these vital navigational aids.

There are approximately 700 lighthouses across the United States. About 150 are still active as navigational aids. Many others are preserved as historical sites and museums, offering a glimpse into maritime heritage.

Just in case you want to read more, please click onto the below link..

https://nationaltoday.com/national-lighthouse-day/

Oh! By The Way!

Our above favorite Lake Havasu City Lighthouse in on the face of my Smart Phone!

There you have it!

Cap and Patti

AUG 6, 26.. ROOT BEER FLOAT.. FRIENDS OF BILL..

By Cap Chastain August 6, 2026 Friends of Bill 2026, Ice Cream, Root Beer No Comments

A nice NATIONAL TODAY Holiday..

National Root Beer Float Day 2026 falls on Thursday, August 6th.

A few “Tid Bits”..

1876 – the year when root beer was invented.
16 – the number of roots and herbs that root beer is made of.
3% – the percentage that root beer makes up in America’s soft drink market.

1960 – the year when a key ingredient of root beer, the sassafras root, was banned by the FDA.

Root Beer producers stopped using sassafras in commercial root beer because studies in the 1950s and 1960s showed that safrole—the main natural oil in sassafras—caused liver damage and cancer in lab rats. This led the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban safrole in mass-produced foods and drinks in 1960.

#1 – the ranking of A&W as the leading root beer brand in America.

Unlike some NATIONAL TODAY Holidays, there is not a whole lot on their website.

https://nationaltoday.com/national-root-beer-float-day/

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Friends of Bill..

We published a short Post over on our other website about how we two met on this day in 1992. If you are interested, please click onto the below link.

https://aaphotoshere.blogspot.com/2026/08/aug-6-26-how-we-two-met.html

There you have it.