Training for the rigors of being a docent in the clockwork room of the tower, I learned to pack my lunch and bring it along. I hadn't considered whether cleaning rags and feather or lambswool dusters would be waiting for me on site, or I should bring my own. Is there a stash of monster gear, I wonder?
It is also clear that no belt buckles or cameras can be allowed in the lantern room. I'd bet that most of the people who are willing to make the climb to the top would understand the importance of not wearing clothing with zippers or snaps, and soft, cushiony clothes, with fluffy gloves. There are "specialty" polishing gloves available in fibers specifically designed to clean metal, plastic, or glass surfaces. We can make them up with the Lighthouse Keepers logo, and sell them in the gift shop. For $10 they get a pair of commemorative gloves and the chance to use them to polish a First Order Fresnel Lens. In fact...why not set them up with completely plush Lighthouse Keeper's gear?? "Welcome to the Pt Arena Light Station. For your safety and comfort, as well as the continuing preservation of the light station, we welcome you to the top of the tower provided you are properly equipped and attired as a Lighthouse Keeper. Snap them a photo portrait, share the memory with your officially autographed Lighthouse Keeper's Certificate.
It is also clear that no belt buckles or cameras can be allowed in the lantern room. I'd bet that most of the people who are willing to make the climb to the top would understand the importance of not wearing clothing with zippers or snaps, and soft, cushiony clothes, with fluffy gloves. There are "specialty" polishing gloves available in fibers specifically designed to clean metal, plastic, or glass surfaces. We can make them up with the Lighthouse Keepers logo, and sell them in the gift shop. For $10 they get a pair of commemorative gloves and the chance to use them to polish a First Order Fresnel Lens. In fact...why not set them up with completely plush Lighthouse Keeper's gear?? "Welcome to the Pt Arena Light Station. For your safety and comfort, as well as the continuing preservation of the light station, we welcome you to the top of the tower provided you are properly equipped and attired as a Lighthouse Keeper. Snap them a photo portrait, share the memory with your officially autographed Lighthouse Keeper's Certificate.
"Look! That's ME wearing these GLOVES in the LIGHTHOUSE! I was five and felt like Kim Novak!"
