Monthly Archives: August 2009

Buck in back

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Skip@RR

This guy appeared at my back fence. These two were not far behind.

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Hummingbird poses

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Skip@RR

This little guy (or gal) sat still long enough for me to get in a few shots. It saw me, but didn’t seem to care much. They seem to me to have quite complex behavior, especially considering how small they … Continue reading →

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Really Red Planet magic

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Skip@RR

So we have these two robots exploring another planet and one of them comes across this big rock lying exposed on a flat plain. Further examination reveals the rock to be a meteor made of iron. There it sits, perched … Continue reading →

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Redding’s fire based economy

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Skip@RR

We have had economic change over the years, just like everywhere. Our area was once mining based, and then railroad based, and then logging based. Today we are more or less medical services, and retail-based. Except for the substantial part … Continue reading →

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Kilarc reservoir is on the endangered list

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Skip@RR

We stopped in over at Kilarc Reservoir in eastern Shasta County for a look. It’s nice to get up out of the valley heat. It’s a lovely picnic area and lake, maintained by PG&E, who run the electrical generation facility … Continue reading →

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Last week of freedom for kids, back to school next week

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Skip@RR

Some teachers are going back to school this week, and the kids start next week. Summer went by fast. It always does…. There’s lots for kids to do all summer here. The Aquatic Center is a great place to spend … Continue reading →

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A short trip to Hell can be heavenly

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Skip@RR

Bumpass Hell in nearby Lassen Park is just a short hike off the main highway. Fleeing the hot summer days in the valley below can lead to a different kind of heat. Geothermal. The trail leads to a magical part … Continue reading →

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A trip to the Farmer's Market leaves Karry speechless.

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Skip@RR

Today’s sojourn to Redding’s Certified Organic Farmers Market next to our City Hall was fruitful in several ways. Here is some of our haul. I love those Thai Peppers, but a few go a long way. These few yellow onions … Continue reading →

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Summer's late bloomers

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Skip@RR

Took these shots in Karry’s flower garden. Nice colors.

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Summer thunderstorm over Trinity County

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Skip@RR

We took in dinner at Rivers and watched the lightning show from the patio. I wish I had my tripod, and some way to capture the lightning on camera. It was really spectacular. It wasn’t your typical Redding August evening … Continue reading →

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