From the Keeper’s Desk – May 12

Greetings!

There was lots of progress at the Light Station today.

Outside the flooring was completed for the second story of the barn and the second story knee walls were installed. It was a beautiful spring day to be outside. Winter jackets were not needed and birds were singing. Tried to ignore the mayflies as best as we could. After all, they are a food source for the migrating birds.

Second story floor is complete

First section of knee wall

Nailing in place

Installing top plate

More knee wall section

Filling in gaps

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Delivering plywood for roof

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View from inside the barn

Making a pattern rafter

View through the lilacs

Inside painting continues in the parlor which might be the most challenging room in the lighthouse.

Parlor painting continues

From the other direction

First floor bedroom is done

Never-ending plaster repairs for Jeanne

Beth painting trim in the parlor

What a great team!

Ed