Every year has its high and lows. Personally, the beginning of the year was off to a rocky start. There was, of course, the never ending winter weather that did not cease until early May, that did not help matters. In March, came the computer malfunctions and I appreciated those readers who provided me with assistance. But to make up for the computer issues, that month I received C.H. Bennett’s photograph albums when he was the Company Clerk at the Secret Valley CCC in the mid 1930s.

In June I was able to experience some wonderful outings including the Smoke Creek Desert. This particular trip was significant to visit Edward Laird’s grave. The outing was exceptional with not only cool weather, but at the end ofJune that country’s vegetation was still very green.

The last half of the year, was hardly smooth sailing. November was a sad moment when the community and my personal close friend Noreen Frieling passed away. I, determined with Nor’s spirit, needed  an attitude adjustment in December. It  was the perfect dose of medicine.

I am ready for 2024 to spread good cheer to all throughout the year. Shucks, believe it or not I already have about half of the 2025 calendar done. Happy New Year to all.

Tim

Just a friendly reminder to buy your calendar, as inventory is low at this point. Margie’s Book Nook has ten, and I only have one available. This particular calendar features one of the most unique selection of historic photographs I have put together. As one person noted, “You really picked a nice variety of unknowns for us Lassen County amateur historians.”

Tim  

Today is Odometer Day. A tranquil view of the family ranch with Honey Lake and Skedaddle Mountain.

Tim

Back by a somewhat popular demand are the calendars, which I thought last year was to be the last. We will see what next year brings. This may be one of the most eclectic mix of historic scenes that I have ever assembled.  Some of these are: Baxter Creek Siphon (1936), boating on Honey Lake (1905), Willow Creek Flume (1926) and the abandoned Devil’s Corral Bridge (1925).

One has three options to purchase calendars:

1) Locally, you can purchase them at Margie’s Book Nook.

2) You can purchase direct online by clicking  here

3) You can also email me to place your order, and it will be sent with an invoice.

Important Notice: There are only 50 calendars available, and once sold out that is it. 

Tim

Some technical difficulties with scanning transfers has re-appeared. Today’s scheduled feature was about Henry Dobyns renaming the Johnston House to the Hotel Lassen, at one time Susanville’s most significant hotel. The illustration that was scheduled to appear, is one of the scanning transfer issues. The article  will appear at a future date.

In the meantime, I am busy at work on the  2024 Calendar, which will be late this year. Also, in queue, where some interesting topics addressed in the Ask Tim post. I am working on those, too, but it might be awhile before they appear.

Tim

P.S. As interest declines in calendars, as more people go digital, if you are interested just let me know. However, if you are a regular calendar type, no need to reply, because I have you taken care of. Thanks.

The Plumas Sun has reported that there is a revival of Portola’s Railroad Days, for those interested will occur this Sunday, October 29.  If you have never been to the Western Pacific Railroad Museum at Portola, this provides a perfect opportunity—a two-fer as the museum normally shuts down for the winter months, but will be open, plus there will be plenty activities and vendors for the whole family. If I understood correctly the Western Pacific Railroad Museum will have special Pumpkin Patch Express train rides that day.

Tim