Well - we've arrived, been checked in, assigned rooms and briefed following our pizza dinner. Beverages including wine and beer were provided for the occasion. In particular - there were some local beverages including Great Lakes (Cleveland), The Brew Kettle (Strongsville), Heineman's (Put In Bay) and Mon Ami (Port Clinton).
It's nice to be back here - there's been a lot of changes over the past 3 years & I'm looking forward to seeing more of them during the light of day tomorrow.
As far as work assignments go - I wasn't able to get my first pick of planting trees in the Swamp on Middle Bass Island. However, I did get my 2nd choice of working on South Bass Island Lighthouse (and potentially tagging some Monarch Butterflies - I have no idea how that's supposed to work...).
For those who know me personally, you know that I've long had an interest in the history of lighthouses and took a research trip for an article I was pitching to visit a number of Lake Erie Lighthouses in the Western Basin a couple of years ago. South Bass Island Lighthouse was one that I visited --- granted, that day didn't go quite according to plan since it was peak season here in PIB. With a bit of luck, this will give me an opportunity to get inside the Lighthouse while working on it and explore it a little better than I was able to back then.
The task at hand doesn't seem too complicated - just painting the front and rear porches. As long as it goes smoothly, it should be a good time.
Tomorrow is a pretty packed schedule and I'm having issues accessing the wireless. So, it looks like I'll only be posting a recap in the evening once I wrap up everything.
Friday, September 28, 2012
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