Without any fanfare this site was launched a year ago today.  It was not completely assembled, since the following day the region was hit with a powerful windstorm and thus without power. In addition, my skills in doing the daily posts among other things was a bit of a challenge. Back in November, 2014 I had started doing on-line tutorials, but while some concepts I could grasp, others seemed part of the mystery of the universe. However, when push comes to shove, and its no longer academic, but hands on, I learned, and I am still learning, adding new features and materials.

Of course, while there is a ton of material available for free, it is not free for me. There are various costs involved in having a website like this, domain, hosting fees etc. If you read my daily blog, there is a link at the end, wherein for a mere five dollars a month you can subscribe and support. While the link provides the devil in the details,  paid subscribers do receive some extra benefits, such as the daily notification on the topic du jour,  participate in local tours and receive historical narratives such as the 1956 paper on the Eagle Lake Lava (Ice) Caves. Most importantly just sit back and enjoy.

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Just a short note to pass along that Jack Bonham, 93, passed away. More later about Jack and the Bonham Ranch which was such a major part of the Smoke Creek country.

Coppervale opened today, and hours for operation this week are from 9-4:30. For more information call 257-9965.

Besides gift subscriptions, do not overlook a wide variety of local history books, too. There is something for everyone, since so many wide-ranging topics are covered. Many, but not all titles are available locally either at Margie’s Book Nook or Doyle’s Gift Shop. Not local, or want the ease of online ordering you can do that, too. Its all a click away here. 

P.S. Don’t forget the 2016 Lassen High Alumni Calendar!

Not sure what to give that special someone, but want to keep the budget balanced too? Why not a gift subscription 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 such as a summer solstice observance at an ancient solar observatory. Those that can’t attend tours, or live too far away, as there are supporters not just across the United States, but Canada, England and New Zealand, receive material concerning the field trips.

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

Mike Somerville correctly identified it as the water tank of the High Rock Ranch on the Nevada border.  More about High Rock Ranch and Spring is in the works for December and January.

Just for some fun, let’s test your knowledge of Lassen County landmarks, as there are many obscure ones as shown above.  The first person to answer correctly receives a 2016 Lassen High Alumni Calendar.

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Yesterday, may have given some a prelude that my birthday was approaching with the post about Riverside Hospital, where I was born, on this date a few decades ago.  Yesterday was also an important milestone, having paid a visit to Reno Orthopeadic Center. All went well with my follow up from my hip surgery three months ago.

To celebrate, I am offering a one day only 50% off of my two latest titles Untold Stories and Lassen County at 150. What a bargain, that is like buying two books for the price of one. The only fine print, is this is available to stock on hand.

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