Monthly Archives: May 2012

Dancing with the Stars Preview Party! June 12th at the Atrium

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Skip@RR

It’s a party! And any funds raised go to the Shasta Women’s Refuge. Check it out! Help Erin and Max win this thing!!

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Rare Annular Eclipse directly over Redding

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Skip@RR

Redding was not far from being directly under the path of totality for yesterday’s rare Annular Eclipse of the Sun. So of course, I felt compelled to build a Solar Observatory. Here are some images of what we saw. I … Continue reading →

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A few Redding Rodeo images

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Skip@RR

My absolute favorite shot was this Mutton Busting kid hanging on for dear life. Big fun at the rodeo. It’s Really Redding.

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Tickets on sale for Dancing With The Stars Shasta County Style

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Skip@RR

They are going fast. Buy them before they are all sold out… Edit: Actually, I’m now told you can’t buy them online yet, so today’s post was premature. Sorry for any inconvenience. Stay tuned. Edit-Edit Okay, Now I am being … Continue reading →

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Practice continues for Erin Murphy for Dancing with the Stars Shasta County fundraiser.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Skip@RR

Here’s a quick look at Erin’s dance partner Max Friedman, and the choreography help being given by his brother Joe. This is a fundraiser for a great cause, The Shasta Women’s Refuge and The Family Justice Center. Both are organizations … Continue reading →

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A lovely barn in Bella Vista

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Skip@RR

This beautiful scene graces the eye for drivers on Highway 299 just east of Bella Vista. Passersby look upon this bucolic landscape, possibly appearing much the same as it may have looked a hundred years ago. Images by Skip Murphy … Continue reading →

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Bob Moore and his mill provide bountiful whole grain goodness

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Skip@RR

Redding wouldn’t be complete without our grain mill. All great civilizations throughout history have relied on gristmills to provide the staff of life, going back to the Old Testament. Our terrific local mill is Moores Mill, founded by miller Bob … Continue reading →

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Lovely backyard flower photo “The Embrace.”

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Skip@RR

Took this image yesterday of a French Iris being being curled on by the tendrils of a viny plant of some sort. Looks like a tender embrace. I flipped it around and saved it at 1920 X 1200 to fit … Continue reading →

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SJ Denham body shop utilizes the net to deliver service

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Skip@RR

A recent fender bender type accident on Lake Boulevard left my little Miata somewhat worse for wear. I took it to fellow Chamber of Commerce member and longtime Redding automobile dealer SJ Denham on North Market Street for repair. I … Continue reading →

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