Some how last year’s plans, even with good intent, got derailed. I have been diligently plotting a new strategy to correct that situation, along with a few surprises. The holiday season, especially towards the end, is a slow time, so I have been diligently working on Susanville Mural Tour when the warm weather and longer daylight hours arrive. As several folks have indicated a desire for a Smoke Creek tour, I am working on that strategy, too. Later this month, there will be a post about “Susanville Strolls” and I am contemplating to do an online updated self guided tour. In addition, I am working on a short Susan River tour from South Lassen Street to Hobo Camp since there is a lot history in that short corrider. So, stay tuned!

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Well, I hoped everyone enjoyed the wide variety of posts for 2018. There is lots of interesting historical revelations in the works for 2019. This is one of my few down days. I tend to keep a low profile on this particular holiday, and stay home organizing my taxes, etc. While I do wonders on the tax preparation, in January I succumb to the Purdy Procrastination Syndrome and tax work languishes until almost the deadline.

So if you are out and about this evening, be careful on the roads.

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This is a real simple one, since some may be suffering from holiday fatigue. Yes, it is Eagle Lake, but at what location?

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Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season. Today’s featured photograph is the Susan River Canyon, circa 1908. One can see the remnants of the Bremner Dam.

Just a friendly reminder, in case you have procrastinated in securing your calendar. It is a limited run, as to avoid having an abundant unsold inventory to begin the year.

As previously mentioned there are 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.

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Not sure what to give that special someone, but want to keep the budget balanced too? Why not a gift membership to tipurdy.org. At five dollars a month it is a bargain. You can decided whether for a month, quarter or even splurge for a year.

The recipient not only receives a daily email notification of the latest topic, but is entitled to hard to find papers on the Eagle Lake Ice Caves, too. On top of that they can partake in members only tours varying from a summer solstice observance at an ancient solar observatory to a light hearted Halloween Tour. Even if that person on your list is not local, they still receive materials associated with the tours.

Information on subscriptions is found right here. Have a question drop me a line at tim@tipurdy.org.

First of all, I want to thank the donors and subscribers to this site. It means a lot to me, in addition for the moral support. By providing these daily posts, it is one way for me to give back to the community, and equally important to share all of the knowledge I have acquired over the years.

I thought the above photograph would be rather appropriate for a day like this. The Folsom family operated a ranch in the Willow Creek Valley from 1871 to 1907, before retiring from agricultural pursuits. Today the property is that of the Willow Creek wildlife refuge.

It should duly noted that M.O. Folsom left a lasting impact with his real estate investments, acquiring them just at the right time. For example he owned Clear Creek, before Red River emerged on the scene. He also owned the land that became the mills sites for Fruit Growers Supply Company and Lassen Lumber & Box Company. The list is endless.

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Well, it is that time of year again, when a few years back I made my debut at Susanville’s now defunct Riverside Hospital. As is customary, this one day I take the day off from regular duties. To make up for my being a slacker, later this week I provide  the interesting tale of Tough Old Westwood.

This is a good time as any to remind visitors to this site that there are a wide variety of books available on the region’s history, that can be found on this website. With the holidays fast approaching you might want to share a piece of local history with someone, or maybe give a gift to yourself. To make it simple click hereBooks

It is that time to slowly focus on a new year that is quickly approaching. As usual I have put together a 2019 calendar with a wide variety of historic scenes that I have done for more years than I want to acknowledge. 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.

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