Tag Archives: Redding

Moss no mas

Yesterday we learned that Moss Lumber would be closing it’s doors for the last time. The current economic downturn has been extremely rough on all the trades, but none so much as building. The Redding store with its teepee burner … Continue reading

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“Carmageddon” effects felt as far north as Redding

These images taken today show literally dozens of cars packing Redding’s major downtown arterial streets like salmon in a stream, clearly reflecting the tense situation in the Golden state. The well publicized closure of the 405 Freeway in LA is … Continue reading

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Car collides with boat on Keswick Dam Road

Or perhaps the boat collided with the car? We came upon this odd scene today. Karry snapped a few images as we gingerly rolled by. We hope everyone’s okay. Boating accidents where you least expect them. That’s Really Redding.

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May Day images in Redding 2011

This season has proven to be an extraordinary Spring, with an abundance of wildflowers, water in creeks, and birds in the trees. It was a wet end to Winter, but a magic May Day ensues. Popped my head over the … Continue reading

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The Japanese look pretty happy about High Speed Rail

Hey, we live in a rail town. We live in one of the richest nations in the world. Why don’t we have this? > Not even a high speed caboose around here.

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A picture of a train in Redding

That is all. Where are the aerodynamic Freightliners of yore? These boxy diesel engines have the grace of any industrial machinery where form follows function, but they could use a little more style. As seen in our rail town one … Continue reading

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January “Sunpocalypse” in Redding

The mainstream news is full of images and stories about the Midwest and New England states getting buried in snow the last few days. “Snowpocalypse,” they say. More is on the way, we hear. You folks have our sympathy. If … Continue reading

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Rails -new ambient work

Feeling creative over Christmas, I recorded this ambient piece I titled Rails. A little over 8 minutes. I hope you enjoy it. Rails by SkipMurphy

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Turtle Bay to Hilltop River Trail sunset images

Here are a few images taken as we enjoyed a recent stroll on the newest segment of the River Trail across the Sacramento River on the new Highway 44 pedestrian (and auto) bridge. Then it’s back across the Sundial Bridge … Continue reading

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First ever Sundial Music Festival and Rib Cook Off

Erin took a few shots of the event on Saturday at the Convention Center. It looks like there were a lot of vendors. Between her shots and the image at the RS, I saw no musicians as subjects, so we’ll … Continue reading

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