Devils Day 11

Monday, July 18^th.

Much to my pleasant surprise, my sweetheart arrived this morning on the Grebe.  The east landing was relatively calm.  I could hear waves crashing on the west side.  Diane also brought a guest, her college roommate and long-time friend Margot Brand.  Margot has been traveling to Bayfield for the lighthouse festivals over the years and has always been interested in staying at a lighthouse.  Due to the rough weather we thought we’d have no visitors but were mistaken.  2 boaters came up from the S. landing.  They are the same couple who assisted Mike in 2000 when a clueless boater required a helicopter rescue.  The woman stayed with the boater’s kids while the husband watched over the boats.  Later we had a visit from a lone kayaker out on a day trip.  She was leery about going back in 3-4 foot waves so I told her she was welcome to camp.  I didn’t think our campers would come, but 4 Chicago-Russian gentlemen came over from bear and were obliging to share the site.  Waves on W. landing were crashing and spouting 20-25 feet in the air.  It was very exciting to watch.  The first heavy seas since my arrival.