Just a little update on the project so far:

While prep work has been ongoing (hooking up electricity, lighting, ect...), the volunteer force is slated to start work April 29th.

When the U.S. Coast Guard vacated the station in the 1980's, they removed from the lighthouse many items, not the least of which was the ventilator ball! These items are on display at the new U.S.C.G. Station across the river from the lighthouse. Our group is hoping they will part with the ventilator ball so it can be put back in its place on the top of the lighthouse.

Did you know that they make shingles specifically for lighthouses? While they are very expensive, they are guaranteed to withstand winds of 120 M.P.H. and last for 75 years. The S.R.R.R.L. will be getting her roof covered in these.

If you have seen pictures of the lighthouse,
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=45392&a=1643223

you probably noticed the ugly tower/ladder, surrounded by a protective cage, that that juts above the lantern room. This was used by the Coast Guard as a tower for radio antennas and weather monitoring equipment. This tower will be removed giving the lighthouse a much cleaner and original appearence.

Thanks for following my reports. More will be forthcoming as the work progresses.

-Todd