Update: Wow! The power of the blog… reinforcements have already shown up and looks there will be plenty of help out here for the month! Thank you!
We went to our orientation yesterday for our October Cape Blanco volunteer gig. It seems two, not one, couples cancelled last minute on their commitments for October.
And the two remaining volunteers besides us are solo.
So, instead of having 8 volunteers to rotate shifts around – there are only 4 of us this month.
We were able to thankfully extend our stay here for an extra two weeks to help out, but we do need to leave by mid-month.
That will leave only 2.
So, if anyone is roaming around the Pacific Northwest this month with flexible plans – there’s openings here at Cape Blanco Lighthouse!
You can come be our neighbor in that lonely wooded spot next to us, or come relieve us later in the month.
You’ll serve about 17 hours a week and get a full hook-up site in exchange. Plus a super cool windbreaker jacket, hat and water bottle – not to mention the amazing experience of working in a fully operating lighthouse on the western most point of Oregon!
I know that Greg Ryder will appreciate ANY extra help he can get out here this month.
October is supposed to be both a very light month for the tours AND fabulous weather. You’ll get a great private feeling site in one of the most magnificent campgrounds in the county (seriously, and we’ve stayed in a lot) with ample trails, beach access (we were hanging with a pod of seals earlier this evening!) and even Verizon LTE cellular service!
So, if you’re up for it – give Greg a holler at greg.ryder@state.or.us . We’d love to have you as our co-hosts and neighbors.
What’s the gig entail? Here’s the details:
Cherie you still there at cape blanco? we are just up the road in Winchester bay. If so, then we might drive down to say hello on this sunny day.
Hi Kent… yes, we are still here at Cape Blanco. We will be giving tours at the lighthouse from 12:30 – 3:15p today. Stop on in 🙂
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I came to your site from Jason & Nikki Wynn’s blog. I am a developer as well, getting close to the end of my traditional career, and you have me thinking about what I might do with myself on the road.
Welcome, Mark! Glad you found us here.
I wish I could have met you and guys while you are around. I live in Coos Bay. I have enjoyed your blog, book and app!
Thanks! We’re around until the 13th if it works out to come down this way for you.
Wish we could take you up on offer. We had hoped to depart NW Oregon last week down the coast to meet you but have been delayed until early next week and have to be in NorCal by next Friday, So may still be able to swing by for a brief visit. And LTE to boot.
Cool.. we’re planning to be here until around the 13th. If it works out, would be great to meet up.
If you still need anyone, I’m heading south from Tillamook and available!
We had a couple show up today who are able to help out for a couple weeks. But get in touch with the ranger, and see if there might be a need for later in the month.
Thank you for sharing you experiences. I have been checking your blog daily since I was introduced to it by Nina in her blog. I’m retired from an IT career and have been thinking about full timing. I enjoy your writing style. I live on the east coast and hope to spend winters in the southwest. Enough about me. Thank you!
Barrie
Hi Barrie… great to virtually meet you, and so glad you came on over from Nina’s blog.