Craighill Keeper’s bLog

It’s almost here! My first slumber party in the lighthouse! My goals are to winterize and weatherproof the exposed roof, install the fishing line bird deterrent, wash the decks, clean the glass in the lantern, and possibly clean the gutters. I’ve been creating and adding to lists all week. I think I’ve got them pretty finalized at this point.

PURCHASE:

Lowes

• Large bin w/handles
• Kerosene Heater
• Kerosene and can
• Zip ties
• Shop rags
• Rustoleum
• Paint supplies
• Tarps
• Duct tape rolls
• Flag & pole
• Letters/Numbers for boat
• Push broom
• Spotlight
• WD40
• Lock hasp
• Utility knife
• Ice/Watershield
• Roofing nails
• Plastic roofing caulk
• Caulk gun
• Foam sealant for door when leaving
• Deck sealant

West Marine

• Ropes for bin
• Dock tether line
• Spare dock lines
• 200 lb fishing line

REI

• harness ropes
• camp stove
• foot pump

Groceries: (ordered, plus food)

• 2.5 gallon water containers
• Hand sanitizer
• Dish soap
• Garbage bags
• Bleach
• Vinegar
• Windex

To Bring From Home/Boat

• Garbage can
• Binoculars
• Harness/beaners
• Toilet/eco-bags
• Sunshower
• Camping pots/pans
• Picnic backpack w/dishes
• Food/drinks
• Inflatable mattress
• Table(s)
• Garden trowels
• Leatherman tool
• Hack saw
• Lantern Manual
• Scrub brushes
• Bucket
• Scissors
• Hammer
• Ceramic heater (for boat)
• Plastic sheeting
• Knot tying instructions
• Ownership papers (copy)
• Camera/Vidcam (charged)
• Step ladder
• Coffee cups
• Coffee creamer
• Tea/honey
• Flashlights
• Spare batteries
• iPod speaker
• Bungee cords
• Spare locks/keys in bag
• coffee press
• coffee (on boat)
• Laptop/EyeTV/antenna
• Ceramic Heater (if sleep on boat)
• Bungee cords

Boy, I sure hope all this stuff fits on the hitch basket of my Jeep!

You know what we need? A “donation” registry - you know, kind of like a wedding registry only the purchase is something the lighthouse needs and is also tax deductible by the purchaser? I’d set it up except I need all this stuff by tomorrow evening, so these will be my own donation. I’ll have to keep that in mind for future needs, though! First item: diesel generator….