Spring Cleaning at the lighthouse-- for Sue it started with some framing of prints that are for sale at the Museum/Lighthouse.


The reason Mary is squinting a little bit is because it was sunny and 64 degrees all day at the old lighthouse. It could not be more beautiful.


Almost like clockwork, the gals went to different areas to start weeding and cleaning up the flower beds. Cindy by the front door..


Kat by the front gate..


Shelly of course at an area known as Shelly's corner!


The Michigan City Historical Society, which operates the Museum, had a new tree planted just a week earlier. It's a Bir Oak which will be joined soon by a new Red Oak on the grounds.


The guys all seem to be enjoying a good laugh after gathering for a little planning session of different jobs they are getting ready to start..

Harold became the mulch delivery man, delivering mulch to all the different locations where the gals needed it.


A pear tree blossom image for Mombo...


Doyne takes a turn edging the sidewalk-- outside for a change. He usually works hard in a tight, cramped, hot place while building or repairing something inside the lighthouse.


Mary takes a turn at loading up the wheelbarrow with much...


Cindy has the front area spruced up and ready to go.


Sue comes outside and helps Mary mulch the plants around the platform..


Here's a familiar sight-- Jeff cutting some boards. He's just outdoors doing it this time.

Here's what the boards are for-- Jeff is making platforms to sit over the sharp edged metal covers that cover the basement window pits. These are being made to make the area safer for the visitors to the lighthouse. They look nice as well as increase the safety of the area.


The new widow platforms match the equipment platform behind Dave, who is sprucing up the railroad ties with marble chips. The chips also make the railroad wheel area safer for the youngsters who might happen to play on the ties and slip.


The Waterson's enjoy a break and sandwich for lunch.


Some more of the crew enjoy lunch and some camaraderie doing a break...


Kay wasn't made to sit in the corner, she just arrived after the table was full...


After lunch, Dave helps Jeff trim a board to finish up the second basement window platform..


Gary plants a Hosta to replace one that didn't make it through the Winter.


And finally, just to show how thorough the Hoosier Lighthousing Club is , Larry replaces the old rusted screws on the signs around the grounds, with stainless steel screws..

All in all a Great day at the lighthouse with Great friends! We also had a short meeting and gave away some Great Harbour Lights lighthouses, including a HL104 Sandy Hook lighthouse..

You all do such wonderful work at this beautiful lighthouse and you can tell it's with such love. I always look forward to the pictures you post at your spring cleaning Paul,thanks.

I agree, Ruthie. All the loving care sure shows when you visit that beautiful lighthouse. Great photos, Paul.

Judy

You guys all did a wonderful job, as usual. I hope someone wished Mary a Happy Birthday today! I was in NY helping Pete Seeger and 30,000 or 40,000 of his closest friends celebrate his 90th birthday which was also today. A good day for birthdays

Always great to see the work to upkeep Old Michigan City lighthouse !!!

Great Pictures of a dedicated group. Thanks for posting.

Everything looks great. Sure wish we could have been there. Keep up the good work.