How I select topics is done entirely at random, many are accidental in nature. I might come across a photograph that I find of interest and write something about it. Then again, while researching one topic, I will stumble across something of interest to share.

With that in mind, I thought I would ask you the reader, is there something you would like to learn more 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. For instance, this item was composed on July 13.  So by the time you read this, I am already working on posts in the middle of November. 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, I do have two requests pending: R.J. Scott and Susanville’s “seedier” side.  I had hope to had them posted by now, but circumstances beyond my control prevented that from happening.

Tim Purdy

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If the above photograph seems familiar, it is. It was part of the September 1 post, that I had composed mentally, but never made it for the reader, since hip matter had me out of commission.

That particular date ushered in a small milestone that marked six months of daily posts.  We have covered a lot of territory in that short time span, with so much more to come.  These posts, it should be noted are picked up by various search engines, and certainly makes the material widely available to anyone with access to the internet.  Results from Google searches indicates that someone from the Czech Republic researched the 1-0-1 Nite Club; in Japan it was Spoonville; Brazil the Bank of Lassen County; United Kingdom the Milford Flour Mill and in Jordan the Susanville Methodist Church.  Yet, the two most popular posts were That Old Barn and Eagle Lake Ice Caves.

When I launched this site, I had no idea how it would be received. Over 5,000 people visit it each month, though some may think it is a low number, personally I think it is a good start. On the other hand, there are just less than 50 people who make a nominal financial contribution by subscribing, that help with the costs.  However, it should be noted that the paid subscribers are also well taken care of with historic tours and hard to find papers.  After all, you do not want to miss the upcoming Halloween Tour, and once I am able do the Inspiration Point walking tour.

On Saturday evening, August 15, 2015 I broke my right hip. Feel free to use your imagination as to the what I was doing.  That night I was transported to Renown in Reno. It should be noted that another Susanville resident and friend of mine, Dave Foster also broke his right hip and was transported to Renown. Early Sunday, Dr. Bray operated on Dave, and then did me. Currently, we are both at Hearthstone in Sparks for rehab.

Every now and then there might not be a daily post, because the drafts are in a word file on a different computer. However, during my recovery I have drafted articles requested by subscribers: Susanville Coca Cola Plant, Secret Valley Paiute, Part One of Susanville Bordellos to name a few, bit will be awhile before they go on line.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during my recovery.

Tim I. Purdy

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