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May 16, 2009 Workday at Thomas Point Shoal

Chapter volunteers returned to Thomas Point Shoal to continue their preservation and restoration efforts on the lighthouse.

Sound like fun? Be sure to check the Chapter's calendar for the next workday at Thomas Point Shoal. To learn more about the Chapter's Volunteer Program, visit the Volunteer page on this site.

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Photos courtesy of Anne Puppa.

Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse:
Henry giving workday instructions.
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For A Larger View.		 Henry gives out work instructions for the day.
Howard working on boat davit.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteer Howard works on repairing the boat davit.
Filling the power washer.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteer Howard fills the power washer with water.
Lauren and Paula scrub the rails.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteers Lauren and Paula work on scrubbing the rails.
Will working on deck.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteer Will works on cleaning the upper deck.
Heidi scrubs rails.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteer Heidi works on scrubbing the upper deck railings.
Al cleaning roof.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteer Al gets ready to scrub the roof.
Al cleaning roof.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteer Al scrubbing the roof.
Boat leaving.
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For A Larger View.		 Audacious Leaves after dropping us off.
Heidi and son painting.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteers Heidi and son (Will) paint storage closet.
Ray painting.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteer Ray paints a closet.
Henry re-installs bird deterent.
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For A Larger View.		 Henry re-installs bird deterent.
Henry re-installs bird deterent.
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For A Larger View.		 Henry re-installs bird deterent.
Lunchtime.
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For A Larger View.		 Waterfront dining for all the volunteers.
Paula getting water.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteer Paula using the bucket toss (developed by Heidi) to get water.
Anne cleaning wreaths.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteer Anne lowers a wreath into the bay for a quick cleaning.
Wreaths drying.
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For A Larger View.		 Wreaths lined up to dry in the sun.
Will cleaning decks.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteer Will finishes up cleaning the decks.
Leaving the light.
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For A Larger View.		 Leaving the light.
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