We worried about this day. Jane & I were prepared for an onslaught of tourists because of the State-wide recognition of Log Cabin Days, but we were pleasantly surprised. By 9:30 am the grounds were alive with volunteers, Civil War re-enactors, local crafts persons (quilters/hook ruggers), musicians, kids craft tents, etc. and our Hessler Log Cabin was opened and manned for the very special one day a year -- it was completely delightful and everything benefitted the lighthouse. So...at night's end we locked up the front door and squirreled ourselves in the back room by 5:30 pm to count about $1,000 worth of gift shop sales so we could split for our dinner OUT at the Jolly Pumpkin. Hiding in the back room, window open, curtains closed.....I heard a familiar voice say from outside, "Tudi, are you in there??!" It was my friend from down State, Jill Doughty! (See photo) What fun! She and her husband Dave were visiting on the peninsula so we had a quick visit and made plans to see them the next night. We've seen friends and family members on this stint as lighthouse keepers but it's been pitiful....we have about two seconds to hug, smile and whisper hellos....then it's back to work!!! Ah, life as hostesses of the tourist trade of the great UP NORTH!!!
PS....that's the beautiful JAN ROSSO on the far right with us....our friend of the Peninsula!!!
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