July 9 – Initial reflections from Barb

Keeper’s Log 7/9/23. Day 2 for me. (Author Barb Falkenhagen)
Temp this morning, 64 degrees.
Winds, none.
Humidity, tolerable
This morning we replaced the missing plexiglass in the new structural tower.
After lunch I worked with Marty Rosalik doing demolition in the lantern room of the 1867 tower. They are checking the rust jacking on the cast iron. This multi year task has begun and will continue one step at a time to restore the longevity of the tower. So far it looks pretty good.

Thomas McBride worked on the summer kitchen fitting framing for a deck and the screen door that Catherine brought out yesterday.

7pm temp is 69 and the wind is enough to gently fly the flag.

Life is good at the South Fox Island lighthouse. Looks like the weather may change tonight.