It has been a week now, since the move. Slowly, but surely I am getting settled in, but it is going to be a slow process. I am bit overwhelmed of the vast amount of records that I had hidden, kind of like out of sight, out of mind.
At the same time, I have backlog of messages and requests, so please be patient as I am inundated from so many fronts.
Tim
One of my favorite places to spend the day is the Smoke Creek Desert just across the state line in Nevada.
It received its name back in 1844 when John C. Fremont explored the region. His party noted the dust storms created on the playa there cast a smokey hue.
When I conducted the BLM tours in the 1990s,Smoke Creek was a popular one. We did a mixture of prehistoric and historic sites. There are a lot nooks and crannies in Smoke Creek to see.
It is an ever changing environment. That is evident as the desert slowly reclaims the abandoned homestead, when those hardy souls tried to eke out a living.
Tim
There are a handful posts that I repeat each year, and for good reason. With summer weather upon us, it is an ideal time to check out the many wonders that surround the residents of the Lassen Region.
In 1929, the Lassen Advocate published an editorial “Know Your Country.” The gist of it, encouraged residents to get out and see all the various and interesting natural surroundings we have. I am always ready to get out and about to explore. I never know where that might be, but I do have a few obscure historical sites that I want to check out.
Tim
Yesterday, I returned to Susanville and I now reside at 149 North Union Street, just down the street from Sacred Heart Church.
It should be noted, that I am united with my old oak antique desk that I rescued from Smart Shop. It will be nice to have everything organized in one place and my new scanner conveniently fits in a drawer. Life is good.
There were archival records tucked away from my former abode that I have not examined in 22 years, so a lot of material to sort through and a new file cabinet to purchase to properly store them. Of course, there were various assorted papers were boxed in my absence, so there will be surprises while I go †hrough them.
Finally, I may be without internet for awhile before I am connected at my new abode. You will still receive your daily notifications etc. However, if you contact me via email or the comment section, and if you do not hear from me, that is the reason. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Tim
Recently, the SF Gate [San Francisco] published this photograph of the old Fruit Growers barn on east edge of Susanville. It was accompanied by an article ab out the return drought conditions for California. It should be noted the barn was destroyed by fire in June 2015. It is my understanding, and some one may correct me on this, but is the current site of the proposed Love’s Truck Stop.
My adventures on my Reno stay have been memorable for on the wrong reasons. If all goes well, by next Sunday, May 3, I will have returned to Susanville in a new living arrangement and new neighborhood.Next Sunday, I should have more information.
Tim
There has been turbulent water flowing underneath ,my personal bridge, and hopefully the flow will be calmer. The Cliff Note version, is on Tuesday night April 7, I took a tumble. That resulted in an ambulance trip to Renoun Hospital in Reno, I had a minor knee injury and fractured finger in my right hand. I am currently at Hearthstone in Sparks for about two week stay. At least I know my underlying health issues, as I am anemic.
As to my housing status, I am currently homeless. The archives and my personal belonging are in storage. I am so grateful to those folks who came to my aid packed and moved everything while I was in hospital. More on that later.
Among the many upheavals, I now have a cell phone 530-250-7790. My mailing address is P.O. Box 270003, Susanville, CA 96127.
When I have additional news, I will keep you informed.
Tim
For an unknown reasons, I have received several inquiries of Lassen County Brands. While in normal instances I would oblige, but due to the circumstances of pending my move, these will be put on hold and other requests until my life is stable. Thank you for your patience.
Tim
P.S. – Still in search of a home.
Things happen out of our control. Recently, my newish landlord would like me to vacant the premises I think it is to accommodate his son’s family that occupy the downstairs, formerly Dr. Boomer’s office. It is has been bittersweet since this had my home for the past twenty-two years. However, I am optimistic that all will work for the best. While my personal belongings is a piece of cake so to speak, it is the archives–six file cabinets and some 30 bound volumes of local newspapers that I have to contend with. The latter, [the newspapers] I am looking for a future home. The files will eventually to go University Nevada, Reno.
I am open to all suggestions and I hope my future home will be easily found. After all it would be a boost to my mental health and my blood pressure, so I can focus on writing daily posts to enlighten you, the reader.
Tim
P. S. Do please spread since the region’s history is vulnerable, and I do not want to overlook anything.
Over the holidays, I did not feel that well, and I just put that down because I am not holiday season person. Needless, to say last week on a trip to Urgent Care, my blood pressure was sky high, the numbers too frightening to share.I am on medication, but it will be awhile before the blood pressure drops to normal range and I can fully function.
While I always have at least two dozens drafts for future posts that am working on, completing them might be a challenge. In the meantime so there are not interruptions I can glean some early posts from 2015-2018 era supplement any holes.
Thank your understanding.
Tim
