Category Archives: Historical

My favorite veteran on Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Skip@RR

Seen above is my dad on October 18 1950 with the motor pool of his company, the 14th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squad. They are in Japan prior to deploying to Korea for bomb disposal duty as part of the US … Continue reading →

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From Redding's newest church to it's oldest

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Skip@RR

Last week I featured Redding’s newest church. At least I think it was the newest. This one is our oldest, I think. A difference of 115 years. Here we see PG&E starting the pilot light on the heater for the … Continue reading →

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Photographic reminder

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Skip@RR

Our hearts go out to the families of those killed in the 9/11 attack. This photo of Karry and me in New York is on my desk. It’s a daily reminder that every time you kiss or hug a loved … Continue reading →

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Sundial bridge time is correct once a year

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Skip@RR

Yesterday a group of folks gathered at the north end of Redding’s Sundial Bridge to observe the Solstice, and perhaps to verify that their cell phones report the same time as the planet. Noon. Yep. There was a band, and … Continue reading →

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Hopeful message spotted on Redding sign

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Skip@RR

Happy Father’s Day to me, and to you and/or your father. I spotted this sign a few days ago and it made me smile. This is the Methodist Church on the corner of East and South Street in Redding. The … Continue reading →

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Sulphur Creek before and after yesterday’s big rain

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Skip@RR

Seen above, Sulphur creek from the bridge on the north side of the Sundial from Friday. Seen below, the same creek yesterday, Monday, after a big storm blew through. Also seen, this Rainbow over Redding. No sign of the rumored … Continue reading →

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Rare historical Drag Racing video from Redding CA 1962 or 63

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Skip@RR

I posted a very rare short video of a day at the races in either 1962 or ’63 at the Redding Dragstrip in Redding. It’s fascinating to see what it looked like back then. The video appears to a be … Continue reading →

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100 years of flight in Redding

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Skip@RR

I snapped this photo of an Ultralight flying past my house yesterday. I was reminded of an old photo I saw of the first airplane that landed in Redding, almost exactly 100 years earlier in 1909. An interesting resemblance between … Continue reading →

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My Great Great Grandfather, Civil War Vet

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Skip@RR

This is John Rodney in his later years, wearing the Union uniform he wore fighting for Vermont in the Civil War. We’re told he never really recovered from the war, in terms of his health, but we see him here … Continue reading →

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