Keepers Log Monday, September 24

It was another gorgeous morning.  We were looking forward to sunny skies and 65 degree temperatures.  A steady wind moderated this somewhat, but still a great day.  Teare and I decided to take advantage of a late afternoon tour schedule and late arriving morning tide to slip off the rock for a morning walk.  After the flag raising and gull feeding, we headed off for town.  We know the way after not having a car the entire time here!  Here is a tree near the harbor beach with the morning sun shining through it, creating a nice silhouette.

We stopped at McDonalds after Teare picked a few things at Safe Way.  It was great to have a McDonalds coffee again.  When we returned, I met a couple, Ted and Ceri Claridge, from Brookings, OR.  They had just been married the day prior and this was their first honeymoon destination!  We are pleased to introduce Mr. and Mrs. Claridge.  Congratulations!

                                                                        Ceri and Ted

If you recall from yesterday's post, we met the Fox family from Henderson, Nevada and provided a private tour.  Here is a photo of the Fox Family.  Remember, we hope to see you next time!

                                                                  The Fox Family

After returning to the lighthouse, I made several calls in anticipation of tomorrow morning's planned power outage by Pacific Power.  Let's cross our fingers and hope we can avoid a power surge and get the light back up and running without any issues...

Next, I emptied gas from the main can into all the lawn equipment and four wheeler so I can fill the can again for the next keeper.  Afterward, I swept the walkways a final time in anticipation of today's tour.  

We were happy to be visited by Lanni, Betsy's co-worker at Shasta Community Health Center in Redding, CA.  Here is a Lanni and husband in the tower during our tour.

                                                             

We conducted tours from 3-5:00 PM today.  We admitted 25 guests and collected $175.69 in donations and sales.  It was a relatively slow day.  It was also our final day of public tours.  We do have a couple planned private tours, but the fully staffed published tour calendar is complete!  To celebrate our new friendship, Teare and I went out to dinner with Fred and Jill Battaglia, our tour volunteers.  We had a nice dinner.  Afterward, they showed us their beautiful RV.  Fred then drove us to Walmart for supplies and then to the lighthouse parking lot.  Thanks to Fred and Jill for everything!  What a pleasure to work with the two of you!  If ever in Ohio, please stop by! 

                                                    Farewell dinner with Fred and Jill


Teare and I unloaded the supplies and after the blog is completed, we will call it a full day!  

Speaking of full days, we are happy to report that friends Rob and Chris Wilder were nearing their destination in Winnemucca, Nevada after only their third day of travel!  Rob and Chris, this is a terrible time to tell you this, but I'm not sure we're worth it, but the lighthouse IS!

We are blessed to be here and realize we have less than one week to go!
This is Keeper Bill, who will be holding my breath tomorrow morning until the lights are back on!   Good Night.