From the Keeper’s Desk – April 29 & 30
Greetings! April 29 and 30 were a couple of interesting days at Eagle Bluff Light Station. Late Monday a storm moved along the bay and up the west shore of […]
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Eagle Bluff Light Station
From the Keeper’s Desk – April 28
Greetings! This morning’s focus was on painting and carpentry, both inside and out at the Eagle Bluff Light Station. Jeanne and Bob spent the morning prepping the office/music room for
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From the Keeper’s Desk – April 27
Greetings! Chuck made my work with this episode of From the Keeper’s Desk easy when he provided the following narrative: Many hands make light work! Ed, Sandy, Chuck, Laurie and
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From the Keeper’s Desk – April 24
On Tuesday, concrete work for a barn and summer kitchen was completed, including pouring floor slabs and stamping to create a wood plank appearance. By Wednesday, control joints were cut into the slabs to manage potential cracks due to temperature and moisture changes. Framing for the summer kitchen begins next Monday.
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From the Keeper’s Desk – April 23
The winter kitchen’s wainscoting issues have been resolved after uncovering serious problems. Laaksonen Builders, led by Mike, provided expert assistance. After a material delay, they sourced beadboard from Menards quickly, enabling the installation by Wednesday morning. The kitchen is now ready for visitors, while painters progress in adjacent areas.
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From the Keeper’s Desk – April 18-21
The lighthouse restoration is progressing, but significant damage was discovered in the winter kitchen’s wainscoting due to moisture issues. Initiating repairs, all affected wainscoting will be removed to prevent further damage. Meanwhile, work on the barn and summer kitchen continues with installation of insulation and preparations for pouring the foundation slabs.
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From the Keeper’s Desk – April 16
Today, significant improvements occurred at the lighthouse and surrounding areas. The barn and summer kitchen foundations were backfilled, and tree stumps removed. Inside, painting is brightening the winter kitchen and dining room. Upcoming tasks include electrical work and slab pouring, with construction led by Mike Laaksonen. Great job by everyone involved!
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From the Keeper’s Desk – April 15
Greetings! Some things are happening faster than we anticipated, like painting the inside of the lighthouse. Wonderful! Yesterday, April 14, Chuck Baum reported: Bob the Painter and his assistant started
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From the Keeper’s Desk – April 11
The foundation walls for the barn and summer kitchen have been completed, with insulation installed afterward. Fitzgerald Construction will backfill next week, followed by conduit placement for plumbing. The floor is anticipated to be poured the Monday after Easter, with framing beginning shortly thereafter. Acknowledgments were given to the team and architect.
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From the Keeper’s Desk – April 10
Today, the forms for the barn and summer kitchen foundation walls were set. The intricate process of preparation is significant yet appears effortless. A cement truck is scheduled to arrive on Friday noon to proceed with the next phase. More updates will follow.
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