Category Archives: News

My New Nieghborhood

The original Sacred Heart Church. at Nevada and North Union Streets, Susanville

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

The old FGS Barn & an Update

The old FGS barn–Getty Images

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.

Fruit Growers’ Susanville mill.

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

Greetings From Reno & Other Tidings

Reno, Nevada 1925

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

Lassen County Brands

Brands
The interior wall at the Pioneer courtesy of Lassen Ale Works

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.

My Housing Crisis!!!!!

607 Cottage Street as it appeared in the winter of 2005. Since June 2004, I have occupied the second floor., a cozy 900 square foot apartment.

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.

The archives

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.

 

Holy Cow!!

Tanner Ranch, 1934.

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

A Tribute To . . .

Roosevelt Pool
Remnants of Roosevelt Pool, February 21, 2015

It was on this date in 2015 that I launched this site. The daily postings were not inaugurated until April, since I was still learning the “how to” of the doing tasks. Early on I had a lot of naysayers, and still do, about this endeavor, so here is to perseverance.. Today, I am grateful  for those individuals after all these years who have supported this site. While we never know what the future holds, it is my intention to carry on to until February 2030.

Tim

Ask Tim

The 1982 expedition in search of Nowhere at Calneva Lake.

On a quarterly basis, I ask you the reader, if there is something you would like to learn more about or maybe its something you heard, but question its validity. So here is an opportunity to participate. I will do my best to answer any questions. It should be noted, it may take awhile for the answer to appear as a post. The primary reason, many of the daily posts are done nearly a month in advance. So by the time you read this I am already working on posts for the middle of February, or at least I should be. Whatever the case may be, I look forward to hearing from you. Of course, it should be noted that paid subscribers requests receive priority. In addition, you can always send a request at any time.

Tim