Keepers Log Tuesday, September 25

The sun rose at 7:07 AM and set at 7:07 PM.  Sure glad I shot a photo when putting up the flag, because the sunset was a total fog out!

This turned out to be one of our warmest days here at 72 degrees.  It was sunny and clear for most of the day.  We were closed for public tours, but there were still a few chores to attend to. 

The planned power outage was foremost on my mind.  This had been planned for a few weeks as Pacific Power needed to service a transformer which would necessarily disrupt our power and, most importantly, our tower light.  We planned it for an off day morning.  This was that day.  First, we disconnected routers, computers, printers, etc.  Next, we turned off all the circuits in the basement, including power to the tower light.   We did this approximately 15 minutes prior to the disconnect.  Then we waited for the call from the power company which would indicate repairs were complete and we could power up.  I read with my phone nearby.  The call came at 10:10 AM.  We plugged everything back in and went to the basement and turned on all circuits.  We then walked up to the tower to ensure that the light was working....it was!  Next, we phoned the Coast Guard, Security Company, Historical Society, and Dottie, our supervisor, to advise the power was restored and the light was operational. 

Here is one interesting story about the book I am reading.  It was published in 1881 and covers the US Presidents to that time.  There were 30 of them, including the current president, Chester A. Arthur.  That is exactly 2/3 of the total number of presidents to date.  I finished the chapter on US Grant.  At the end of the chapter, it indicated that former President Grant was involved in various business dealings and working to get a canal which would connect the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico...later to become known as the Panama Canal.  It really struck me that the book was discussing the former president in present tense as as we would today about former president Carter, Bush, or Obama.  

Teare and I relaxed outside for a bit, talked with Betsy as she made her daily lunch walk.  We had some lunch and then we did a little straightening up inside the lighthouse.  Teare made some chocolate chip cookies.  Before long, two expected visitors were coming up the walkway, Jessica Douglas, Betsy's former roommate in Redding, and her friend, Tanna Oberlander of Medford, OR.  We provided a tour of the lighthouse, including the tower.

                                                              Jessica, Bill and Tanna

                                                   Teare climbing the ladder to the tower


Jessica fed the gulls.  Both Fred and Janice hung around and kept the ladies company as we sat out by the old water tower.

 
                                                        Jessica, Tanna, Fred and Janice

Afterward, Teare served a delicious dinner.  She also served her chocolate cake and ice cream in honor of Tanna's Birthday. Happy Birthday Month, Tanna! Unfortunately, the fog rolled in from the south before dinner, which took away the tower views.  We walked the ladies across the tidal basin by flashlight and they headed back to their nearby campground.  Thanks for taking the time to visit!  

As I write, I just received a Wilder Travel Log update.  Please stand by for this important notice...
The Wilders are now a mere 10 miles outside of Crescent City and will be here exactly on time according to their ETA!  We look forward to their visit as we look back on a great day at Battery Point.

Breaking News...The Tesla has Landed!  The Wilders have arrived safely after their epic journey!  Welcome Rob and Chris!  We will see you tomorrow morning!

This is Keeper Reedy reporting limited visibility at Battery Point.  Listen for the fog horn at the end of the jetty for additional aid in harbor entry.  Everyone stay safe.  Good Night.