During this period, we lived in Eureka, California and I worked in construction in Willow Creek, California, about 60 miles east of Eureka on Highway 299.  I lived in a small, 1 bedroom house near the job site during the week and came home on week-ends.  Kevin and his mom often came to visit me, however, sometimes staying for several weeks in the summertime.  The warm weather was a nice change of pace from the cool, foggy weather on the coast. 

One summer evening, we were sitting outside enjoying the evening with several neighbors.  Kevin went in the house for something and a few minutes later he came running up to me, exclaiming "Dad! Dad! The Light! The Light!" and blinking his eyes in an exaggerated manner.  He also indicated that I should follow him.  He ran back into the house and followed closely behind.  When we got to the bathroom I could see what he was talking about.  There was a short in the fixture and the light was blinking off and on.