The Last Day of June

After several hilarious attempts to get the camera in the right place and all of us looking at it, I finally got the self-timer and the four of us synchronized--as our food cooled off, but on such a great evening, who cares!

We got lots of chores done (laundry, some shopping--a Sunday newspaper published in Eureka) and saw this helicopter on the back of a trailer at the service station.

Tomorrow we are back to work with a new family--a couple from Utah, I think, and their two teenaged daughters.

Saturday, June 29, Our Anniversary

 Because we got off work so late, by the time we had lunch, it seemed silly to go out to eat at a restaurant, so the four of us got sandwiches at Subway and took them down to the beach by the lighthouse and enjoyed the waves and kids playing there. Donna picked up a bunch of rocks too.

This was the end of the higher tide, about 7:30. If we had stayed another few hours we probably would have been able to walk across again.

Another Beautiful Day--Friday, I Guess

Before work I took a walk around the park with my camera, took a few pictures of the flowers and trees

(cherry)

this interesting handcrafted motorhome(?) that has been parked here since we have been here. I have never seen the owner.

The view as we left the lighthouse this afternoon. Excitement provided by one of our visitors: she fainted early in the tour. It was quite warm in the gift shop so maybe she got overheated. I never saw her leave, so I hope she was okay after a rest in one of the recliners in the lighthouse keeper's dining/communication/rest areas.

Cary's Report of Our Morning

I have decided that I will begin carrying my camera with me.  This morning in the parking lot at the light house there were about 8 motorcyclists on Honda Trail bikes.  These are very small off road motorcycles that look like a girl's bicycle.  They do not have much in the way of horsepower and are not designed for long highway rides. These riders were all on Honda Trail 110s and all fully dressed in cycle attire.  I managed to catch one of them and found out that they were all from Utah, touring the northwest.  This would be like riding a bicycle on the freeway.  Next time I will have my camera. 

P.S. I forgot to mention that several of these riders had small cameras attached to their helmets to document their trip.

(something like this, taken from Google images)

Beautiful day with sunshine

The only picture I took today was of some snakes sunning themselves on some flowers next to the walkway from the parking lot to the beach by the lighthouse. With the weather report forecasting more of the same for the rest of the week I know I will have lots of chances for pictures of blue skies.

I have never seen snakes here before, have no idea of what these are. The one above has a thin red stripe along each side.

A Solution to the Water Problem

My son Tim came up with an answer to my aversion to getting wet feet! Why didn't I think of it sooner?

Wednesday started out raining very hard; I called over to the lighthouse to see if we were really going to have tours. It was better out there though, so we went out. Great visitors again, very fun, and we made it back to the mainland in time. Supper out at the chart room again, several laps around the park. Oh, and I found two pairs of shoes at the Payless Shoe Store (buy one pair and get the second half price, which I wasn't even focusing on) so I am prepared--having left my waders at home!

The best part of the day? Seeing blue sky!

Another Wet Day

The breezes were pretty brisk out here this morning as we walked out to the lighthouse. I guess the combination of the wind and the extra rain confused Mother Nature; the tide came in early and we got wet leaving. Cary wore his rubber boots, but mine make me feell pretty clumsy. He helped me walk across the "alligator," but I still got wet about 6 inches up my jeans. There were still lots of visitors  taking the tour when we left, including a family with five very young kids. I hope they got across safely.

Another Rainy Day

Donna and Skip were curious about the Point St. George Reef Lighthouse, so we drove out to where the keepers used to stay when they were not on duty (I didn't take a picture of their quarters this year, but I guess I will eventually. If you look closely to the left of the more obvious structure in the picture the tiny dot is the lighthouse, decommissioned in 1975.

We have had picnics out here, and the rain did let up just long enough for us to walk out, enjoy the view, take a few pictures, talk about the lighthouse, see an airplane, and get almost back to the truck before starting again.

I am sure this was supposed to be the picture of the airplane coming into the small airport nearby.

Lupines

Cary and Skip discussing important matters and solving some of the world's problems.

Rain...and more rain

I managed to squeeze in some laundry and a trip to Walmart (forgot milk two days in a row), but for the most part just looked out at the rain. No full moon with the clouds.70% chance tomorrow of more. We had the day off today and will have tomorrow off too. Let's see if we get some milk.

Our First Day Off

We started early with a few yard sales (and found some books)

 then drove over to the fair grounds for the Saturday morning farmer's market, a great place to find fresh produce (I got strawberries and lettuce), flowers, bakery items (yes, Cary found some bread and pastry), handmade jewelry and fabric items and lots more.

We passed on sampling the salsas this time--too early in the morning!

It is a popular spot for lots of folks!

 After returning to the campground we drove to Brookings in Oregon to check out some things at an RV supply shop there, discovered another yard sale, ate lunch here at Brookings Harbor and stopped at the quilt store before returning home, tired and happy.

A view from the parking lot inn front of Sebastian's Restaurant in Brookings Harbor

Cool weather, lighthouse and books, a great combo

We found a few yard sales (I passed on a free, very darling kitty who desperately wanted to come home with me);Cary and Skip flushed the hot water heater and ordered a water softener for the trailer, then he and I took some time to read before reporting for a grueling three hour day of leading tours at the lighthouse. Fun!

One of our more beautiful days...and they are all outstanding!

From the kitchen window of the lighthouse--if you knew where to look you could see the Point St. George Reef Lighthouse to the north. It was decomissioned in 1975 due to the hazardous conditions posed to the workers. At the time it was built it was the most expensive on the California coast--over $750,000 in 1891. For awhile helicopter tours went out there, but now repairs need to be made before that can go on again. Tomorrow night a concert is being held in town to raise funds for that purpose.

As we left work today I tried getting a picture of the last group up in the tour listening to the guide tell about the sights and outbuildings on the island. Great visitors again today. Lots of interested and interesting kids!

Every day I have to take pictures of things I know I took pictures of the day before. So breathtaking. Everyone needs to come see for themselves.

After a stop a Walmart for a few essesntials (and ice cream for Cary), we went home for supper. Donna and I took a walk and now I am about ready for bed (again). How is it that three hours of work got to be so tiring? Maybe the cranky cash register had something to do with it!

Pictures

It started raining before we got up this morning, but by ten it was very nice. I took this picture on our way up to the lighthouse about 11:30.

Cary goes out prepared.

You can tell the wind is blowing by looking at the flag.

Beautiful purple sedum, brought out years ago by one of the lighthouse keepers

A well-earned dinner at the Chart Room. Our friends, Skip and Donna, joined us.

Notice the nice weather again. I say again, because for a few hours while we were at work and people were trying to tour the lighthouse, it rained again. We had very large groups because I didn't want to leave anyone outside getting soaked. I couldn't believe so many people actually made the long trek across from the parking lot in the rain; I know they were all glad that they did.

First Day of Work--Wonderful

Barbara and Vivian, very nice ladies to work with, lots of great visitors. Bills are paid, supper is planned, and I am ready to call it a day. Pictures to follow.

Fog this morning

We walked out to the lighthouse about 9:30 this morning to meet the folks we will be working with tomorrow. Yesterday's sunshine is all gone!

Yes, two layers of clothes plus a jacket and I am still shivering. But that is why we are here.

Our friends Skip and Donna have arrived so I guess I will head back to camp.

Crescent City, finally

There is never a ride along 101 without a little stop for road construction, but we are grateful that the road gets fixed every year after the rains.

After getting set up at the RV park, we drove over to the lighthouse. It was closed for Father's Day! So we went to Walmart for a few things we needed. There were some neat cars in the parking lot.

This DeSoto

I managed to forget the dish soap, but Cary managed to get the faucet fixed (thanks to the guy at Home Depot who suggested soaking it in CLR before we actually purchased a new one) and I am taking him out for Fatther's Day. We will go meet the couple we will work with tomorrow, then actually start the job on Tuesday.

Eureka

We found a few yard sales, even bought a few things. Early morning fog made things slightly damp; the sun was out about an hour.

You can almost see the collection of bird houses under the window on the second floor of this house.

Neat mural, one of several in town

We went here for a coffee and treat while waiting for the thrift store to open.

Tail waggers thrift store in a new location, just since December. In honor of Father's Day, all Men's items were half price. Cary got a great suede vest. he also got a book on Reagan. Don't tell my dad.

(As we were getting ready to take this picture, a couple in a motorhome stopped to comment, "What a neat vest!")

And of course, a great mid fifties Studebaker truck, guarded by three great big cats.