We were excited that Rob and Chris Wilder were in Crescent City, and couldn't wait to have them over to the lighthouse. I put up the flag, fed the gulls and swept the walkways, then shared breakfast with Teare. Unfortunately, the day began foggy and pretty much stayed that way all day!
We took the four wheeler over at 8:30 AM and brought luggage across. Rob parked the Tesla at the nearby hotel and was able to plug it in. It turns out the hotel manager has a Tesla, and was sympathetic to Rob's electrical needs!
After off loading the bags, we had some coffee and relaxed in the radio room. Next, we walked around the outside of the lighthouse. Then we provided an inside tour. We enjoyed lunch and then showed them the tower.
It was still socked in so visibility was severely limited. We also went down on the rocks to our favorite place where the waves crash against the rock.
We received a call about a couple from Maryland wanting a private tour from the Historical Society, I met the same couple outside and we invited them in along with three other ladies. The ladies were from Nebraska and Michigan. Teare led the tour in the gift shop, I led the tour in the parlor and upstairs. We realized $69.50 in donations and sales.
With a late afternoon crossing opportunity, we decided to go off the rock for dinner. We went to a local restaurant, had dinner and visited.
We returned as it was getting dark and made the crossing well ahead of the tide but, just ahead of needing flashlights. Rob helped me take down the flag and he also put food out for the gulls.
We visited a bit more in the radio room and it was time to call it a day. We are honored that Rob and Chris included us on this trip and we look forward to a great day tomorrow. Keeper Bill signing off from a foggy Battery Point! Good Night.
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