Short days, not enough time to spend with our coworkers and friends. I took some pictures of a couple of pages in an old keeper's instruction book. So many requirements!
Lobster bisque for lunch. The TV still works!
I hope to add more later.
On our way home we stopped at Safeway, in the mood for soup for lunch, found a container of clam chowder for today and lobster bisque for tomorrow. We also saw Harlan and Jane. She is slowly recuperating after emergency surgery last spring. Harlan is the one is charge of schedules for the lighthouse, but his job has been Jane since then. They also usually spend at least a month in the lighthouse in the winter, but that may not happen this year.
More struggles with the TV. It was on this morning so we could watch Sunday Morning, but several hours of fooling around with it this afternoon before we were able to get some local news around 6:00 p.m.
Another beautiful day in Crescent City. Not very many folks out for tours, but we did open an hour earlier than is posted on a generic schedule (10-4, depending on tides). Seven inches of water greeted us as we headed out after work, thank goodness for our boots.
We knew we wanted to go back to the yard sale from yesterday, came home with $5 worth of stuff.
Laundry, another day of TV not working (fingers are crossed that it will come on eventually), fish tacos for supper with leftovers from the other night.
Yesterday was busy, several tours in the hour and a half we were open. I think I failed to mention that two days ago we had a couple from Denmark. Yesterday a gentleman from Cameroon, although he has lived in Salem for some time with his wife and four kids.
Internet is crankier than normal. I will try posting more tomorrow. Ginger and Mark got here yesterday evening. We had supper at Denny's. Today they came to the park for a visit before going to Subway and having our picnic. Cooler today, but still pretty.
After work--I wore my boots and crossed in a few inches of water--we met them again for supper.
Tuesday we walked on the beach before work. I still collect rocks and shells!
I did some sewing, but it was really too nice a day to be inside. I have sold most of the bowls I had made, so wanted to replenish the supply as a fundraiser for the lighthouse.
Except for a trip over to the parking lot by the lighthouse to rehang some signs and a quick stop at the Grocery Outlet, we had a pretty slow day. It was too cool to enjoy the picnic we planned so it was postponed. Walks, some tv, and a crossword puzzle.
Karen texted me this morning, asked that we stop by to pick up a package that needed to go over to the lighthouse. When we got there she had a box of pastries from her daughter's "Lillie's Little Doughnut Shop." Yum! We saved them till after work.
Great group of folks again. Some of the folks were from a group we expect tomorrow. Apparently they are the cooks, not able to tour tomorrow. According to Google, the Clampers, as they call themselves are: Clampus Vitus – the Clampers – were gold miners and prospectors in the California gold rush days. The club grew as a parody of Masons and Oddfellows, with initiation rituals and rites that were meant to amuse and entertain with rough-housing antics and irreverent humor.
We traded off which parts of the tours we led, especially wanting Mary to rest as much as possible. I went up to the tower to get pictures. It is probably the last time I go up there--getting off the ladder and back on again requires more agility than I seem to have!
The countries represented by some of the visitors are The Netherlands and British Columbia by way of Slovakia.
Good news on two fronts: the truck just had its fuel filter replaced, a minor fix, and secondly, we found out we can go to work tomorrow! Our hours will be 10-1:30. We are ready.
This morning was foggy. It never did warm up much, so I got to wear a turtleneck and sweatshirt all day, then added a jacket to take walks.
It will be nice to get out again. I am looking forward to some walks on the beach and picnics in the coming weeks.
When the thrift store near us opened, we walked over (still trying not to drive the truck until it is checked out and worked on). Cary found a set of dominos (can't believe we didn't bring any games with us). I got a book of sewing intended for girls using existing t shirts, jeans, and so on without needing a sewing machine, a book of puzzles and a corduroy shirt jacket. All for $4.
I started preparing the ingredients for our veggie pizza: baking the crescent rolls, mixing the cream cheese, thousand island dressing mix and mayo, then chopping up veggies. It turned out great, enough for lunch tomorrow too. Thanks, Susan!
Cooler still today. I actually got to wear one of my turtlenecks all day, with a sweater and jacket when I took walks.
I had two packages to mail, so we went to the post office, then picked up a few things at Walmart for future meals. My friend, Susan, gave me a recipe for veggie pizza using crescent rolls, so that will be supper tomorrow night (tonight I had already thawed out some enchiladas).
Most of the rest of the day was spent trying to figure out once again why the TV wasn't working. Glad that is our worst problem. It came back on about 5:45 p.m.
I called Karen at the museum to check on our Saturday schedule; we report at 11:00 to lead tours for a group of men who call themselves, "Drinkers With a History Problem!" Should not be boring.
After breakfast I got out the testing kit we had, reread the directions and succeeded in using it.
The rest of the day was taking care of some more chores. I got out some fabric to cut out more microwave bowls, should have taken pictures. We got in lots of walking; Cary rode his bike a few times.
Our friends in Salem, Ginger and Mark, want to come see us. She called so we could discuss a good day. Since we are off this week, it would seem that now is a good time.
Cary takes the truck in tomorrow to have it checked out, fingers crossed that it is something minor.
This was the second estate sale found today. Nothing wonderful at either, but nice to get out. Will look for more sales tomorrow.
Craig checked in to say Mary was doing better and that he has shown no symptoms. Fingers crossed for them, and we are eager to return to give tours in a week.
Sunshine, the aptly named vintage trailer makes an appearance every year from Grants Pass. We were able to look inside a few years ago--very cute!
We had a productive day, but got to work around 1:45, only to meet Craig in the parking lot and find out Mary tested positive for Covid! We talked about it for some time, and of course, the tours would have to be cancelled. Mary is so conscientious, wears masks everywhere, has had all her shots, really takes care of herself. Cary and I stopped by the museum to talk to Karen, who then contacted Harlan who is in charge of things now. Harlan called me about an hour later. He had decided it was just good science to close the lighthouse for ten days. We will stay in touch with Craig and Mary to see how they are doing. So far, he tests negative and they are staying apart. We have our fingers crossed for them--and for ourselves. It is scary. I have some tests with us that my daughter-in-law gave us, so we will test in a few days. No symptoms yet.
Washed two loads of clothes, replenished some groceries (also a broken coffee carafe--found one at Sylvia's antiques and bookstore), mailed an Etsy order, and did lots of walking. Cary has been able to take at least one bike ride every day.
Once again we had to wait for the tide to go out before crossing for work. But we had entertainment. The picnic table always brings wildlife to feast after (and during) family gatherings. Several peanuts were scattered at our feet, so Mr. Seagull (who must have wonderful eyesight) very carefully picked up every one. Some one had left an unopened bag of peanuts on the bench next to me. The seagull hopped up, grabbed the bag and scurried a few yards away where he proceeded to peck at the bag until it opened. Then he took it in his beak and shook it till all the nuts spread around him. He ate all of them, pecked at the bag some more and finally came back to where we were sitting because he had missed two pieces of nuts by our feet. So funny.
This evening Cary got our Dish working and he is currently watching Top Gun. 😀
I wasn't able to get online last night, so this is a report from Saturday.
We switched things around today, everyone taking a turn going through with the same group. Cary and Craig don't know the cash register yet (and maybe never will), so Mary and I alternated there, but still got to lead a tour. Today we had a man from Russia, a family from British Columbia, a woman and her tiny daughter also from Russia and families who spoke to each other in languages we didn't understand, but were and had been living in the states for some time. Then there is always a coincidence of some sort; one couple came from Tucson, live in Oro Valley less than five miles from us!
After work we drove by a yard sale, had to stop, but made no purchases.
On the home front, the Dish quit working and was reported to be "growling" by several of our park neighbors! Cary has it boxed up ready to go back to Fed Ex tomorrow! I am not sure what his plan is. Last night we watched a video that was in the laundry room. And did lots of reading. Oh, and a load of laundry since I was running out of underwear!
We decided to go to the Chart Room for supper. This was our view from our table. You can see some harbor seals and in the distance, the lighthouse and island.
