Lighthouse Living on the New England Coast
Brian and I were lucky enough to host a family of four, the Makrin family (Lynn, Keith, Katherine, & Ryan), who stayed in the Assistant Keeper’s House for two nights. Their arrival was in pea soup fog coming across from Salem, but the weather definitely did not dampen their enjoyment of the island. Our plan …
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Today was the big day. After more than a week of measuring and digging, today we are pouring cement into the eight footings for the new solar panel system. But just like everything on Bakers Island, there were a few things that needed attention before the cement mixer could get turned on! An hour before Naumkeag …
The 4th of July is always a fun time on the island, mainly for the front row seat for every town’s firework display. What better place to watch the fireworks than a chair set up next to Pa Baker? The unofficial vote of those watching the pyrotechnic display was that Marblehead won hands down on …
Some people say the definition of insanity is repeating the same task over and over again expecting a different result, well, let me say as a New Englander by birth, digging holes in New England is the true definition of insanity. As Essex Heritage starts to install the new solar system here on the island, …
It has been a long 2 weeks here on the island, the weather was more indicative of early spring, cold, foggy and a lot of rain. It made for some boredom on the wet days but when the weather is bad, the island usually provides the prettiest pictures, nothing like fog or storm clouds as …
Continue reading "The End of June and The Cold Wet Weather – July 2, 2019"
Brian and I finally got one of the two platforms built in the old pasture. The hope is the visitors to the island will have another spot to enjoy the views, whether it is the marine traffic going by Great Misery Island while enjoying a picnic lunch or perhaps watch the perfect sunset while sipping …
Continue reading "Picnic area in the Old Pasture – June 17, 2019"
This weekend showed us just how resilient lighthouse keepers were in years past! The weather this season has been alternating between days of idyllic, perfect early summer like weather on the island to downright miserable wind and rain. I guess I should not complain; there has not been any snow! Saturday could not have been …
Continue reading "Plans are meant to be laughed at! June 16, 2019"
