Keepers Log Monday, September 17

My morning began by putting the coffee on, sweeping the walk, and raising the flag.  I waited to let Cristi feed the gulls.  Teare made a deluxe breakfast of blueberry pancakes and egg casserole.  We enjoyed the morning sun out on the picnic table after breakfast and then visited the gift shop. Before long, it was time to load the gator and say goodbye to Pete and Cristi Schwanke.  It was so good to have them here.  We were a little concerned about their ability to exit the island, but an early low tide actually made it quite an easy crossing.  Here is a flashback to last night when Pete and I lowered the flag.

We took out the garbage and met Dottie briefly.  Teare walked to the Del Norte Historical Society and Museum and picked up items for the gift shop. then stopped at the office supply store for ink for our printer. I took a walk and looped back to the lighthouse.  Along, the way, I shot a photo of a dolo.  This is the 42 ton precast concrete structure you see below.  These are 15 feet from point to point.  Several (750) of these were made and placed at the end of the jetty to defuse the energy of the damaging waves that Crescent City may experience.  Dolo comes from an African word for the ankle bone of a goat.

The sign in front of the dolo advises that the tsunami wave surge of 1964 was 8.5 feet at this location.  Below is a photo of the Memorial Fountain in honor of the 11 victims of the 1964 tsunami.  This is located in downtown Crescent City, CA in an area decimated by that historic event.

Teare totaled the gift shop register and donations.  Recent private tours and associated gift shop sales totaled $136.28.  After lunch, Teare did laundry and I played "sheep dog" warning visitors about the incoming tide.  Afterwards, I read and Teare sat on the rocks for a while.  That may not sound like entertainment to some, but here, the ocean and rock combine to make a tapestry of color, sound, and mesmerizing movement.  I watched a little football -  so different to watch Monday Night Football start at 5:00, but unlike at home, I'm way more likely to catch the end of the game awake!

  

We were able to go out and catch the sunset and it was a beauty.  That's a wrap on today's activities.  Thank you for tuning in and we wish everyone a good night.