How To Repair A Lighthouse

The Pigeon Point Lighthouse has been the subject of previous posts here on TSG. It's a popular stop and scenic photo op on the coast highway between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay. 

Back in the day guided tours were offered, with the requisite climb up the spiral staircase to the lantern room with spectacular views up and down the coast.

 

Time and the salt-laden air have taken their toll though, and the lighthouse has been closed to the public for many years. But now the old beacon is getting a $16 million facelift, expected to take two years. TSG is looking to provide updates as the work progresses.

 

The Garfield Indignities

 A message board thread caught our attention today: 

Bumper sticker: This Christian mom HATES Garfield  - what did Garfield do?

Well, apparently nothing. According to the originator, "Years ago I got really high and made a bunch of stupid bumper stickers and put them up online. This one really took off and apparently garnered some serious discourse around what Christian moms have against Garfield. It means nothing, I made it up..."

Anywho, the subject sparked the memory of a late-80s road trip, back in the days when Garfield was everywhere. One of the gang (who had a distaste for pop culture memes in general) really hated Garfield.  He decided to bring a suction cup-equipped Garfield plushie along as the trip's "anti-mascot".  Odie's pal did not fare well on the journey, as you will see in the following photos. 

In the beginning. Little did he know...

Garfield hits the road

Relaxing after dinner

Snow cat

Batter up!

Bath time!

Making friends with a terrible lizard