If you have resided in Susanville for any period of time, the odds are that you have been in the residence depicted above, albeit in its altered state that occurred in 1939. The first person who figures it out will receive a 2018 Purdy’s Private Reserve Calendar when it is released this fall.

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A while back, I wrote about Hallett Creek,  importing water from one basin to another. Well, a lot of folks have had their eyes on Honey Lake. Ironically, in 1868 and 1911, certain Honey Lake residents suggested that a canal be constructed between Honey and Pyramid Lakes. In those two instances, the level of Honey Lake was so high, that many farms around the lake were flooded and it was their intention to drain the excess water to Pyramid. Continue reading I will have that water, please! →

As usual, things are subject to change.

It has been some time since I took a day off. As today is my birthday, I am going to tweedle dee and tweedle dum  the day away. A regular post resumes tomorrow.

P.S. – For those wondering, I won re-election to the Lassen College Board of Trustees–a real squeaker by 71 votes!

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One clue only: It is one of the oldest reservoirs in Lassen County, Leavitt Lake being the oldest.

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A clue: It is one of my favorite picnic spots. Hopefully, this will not be as difficult as Coleman Lake. Remember, Go Exploring. The answer and story will appear a week from today.

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In normal weather cycles this mountain meadow depicted above is usually a lake. It is also part of the headwaters of a well-known Lassen County stream.  In the past, it was even popular with duck hunters.

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Some people know I have a special affinity for New Zealand. Of course there are a variety of Lassen connections with the land of the kiwis. One of the best photographers of the Lassen region of the 1870s, Herman Brince died in Auckland in 1881. Then there is case of Dr. J.G. Leonard, hardly a household name here or there. It should be noted that in 1884 Leonard had constructed one of Susanville’s most iconic buildings, known today as the Elk’s Lodge. Leonard’s descendants reside in New Zealand. The Asher family were among the prominent Jewish families of Susanville, though they later left that town to help establish Hollywood and Asher descendants, too, reside in New Zealand. In addition, even a Shinn descendant is a New Zealand resident.

So what does this bizarre topic with Cows with Guns have to do with New Zealand. Not only do I read the New Zealand Herald, but I listen to a New Zealand radio station. Recently, that station played a medley by Dana Lyons  entitled Cows with Guns. It is on youtube and click here to listen.  The lyrics with the puns are great, and I am sure Lassen County’s ranching community will enjoy. With that in mind, enjoy your Labor Day weekend.

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As usual, a little bit of everything!

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August is a house cleaning month for me. It is also, when I do a lot of work to catalog photographs and other material, as well put away files that I have pulled but neglected to put them back in their proper place. There is a lot of flat surface area on top of those file cabinets, if you get my drift.  The winner receives a 2017 Purdy ‘s Private Reserve Calendar.

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