A Martian marathon

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Skip@RR

Recently, the Martian robot rover Curiosity completed a journey of more than 26 miles on Mars. Over 11 years. You can watch a time lapse of the journey in this video.
It seems to me that years from now, when looking back on this period of history, this will seem a more important accomplishment than most things we see in the daily news.
Robot planet explorer from California. From the Red Planet to Really Redding.

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Visit the Courthouse Museum in Old Shasta

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Skip@RR

Before Redding existed, Shasta was the queen city of Northern California. Shasta’s mostly fireproof main street now lies in ruin. But you can catch a glimpse life in the Gold Rush era and more at the Courthouse Museum.
Courthouse Museum Christmas 2013The ruins are now Shasta State Historic Park. There are also live demonstrations of pioneer skills like blacksmithing that go on in the park. Here are a few images I captured of what the museum typically has on display.

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Keeping in touch with the past. Just a 6 mile ride west of town, it’s Really Redding.

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A Taste of Redding 2015

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Skip@RR

We attended this annual fundraising event put on by the Redding West Rotary Club. A good time was had by all.
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Can’t wait for next year to do it again! Thanks to all the musicians, vendors, and volunteers for a great party. Food, friends, and fine beverages in a sculpture garden, it’s Really Redding.

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Family baseball fun with Redding’s Colt 45s

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Skip@RR

Baseball season in Redding has begun again. If you are a fan of this sport, you will already know that. Our family loves playing and watching baseball so we’re all very excited about the new season. I’ve always been a baseball fan, even from a young age. I remember my parents bought me a pair of team baseball pants and a baseball so that I could join the local team. I had such great fun, however now that I’m older, I definitely prefer watching baseball to playing it! What better way to begin the season than to watch college basketball players show their town what they can do. If you like playing baseball yourself, that can make for even more fun than watching! If you’re looking to improve your baseball skills, take a look at these Homerun techniques! Soon everyone will be watching you in a stadium get an impressive homerun. If you have been following this sport for a while now, you may be someone who would be interested in checking out companies such as FanDuel, to start playing Baseball virtually. With the rise of technology, this was going to happen sooner or later. Whether you choose to take on players across the country or your friends, you can become part of a team. Plus, you can even win points, just like the real game!

On the pitch, Tiger Field has served Redding now for 91 years, and currently hosts our Colt 45s. We attended last night’s game and had a blast! From the Redding Colt 45s website:

“Every summer college baseball players from across the country come to Redding for two months of intense competition in a minor league-like atmosphere.”

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On this perfect weather night, the home team won by a comfortable margin over their opponent Santa Rosa Rosebuds. I saw a lot of good sportsmanship and spirited baseball. It’s cliche to say we were all winners last night, but so true.

Pro tip: Don’t park too near the gate, unless you don’t mind your car catching the occasional foul ball.

91 years of baseball. It’s Really Redding.

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A Taste of History in Old Shasta

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Skip@RR

This is the third year that the Shasta Historical Society has hosted a fundraiser in Old Shasta. We attended with great delight.
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It looks like others were delighted as well. Good turnout. Great to see old friends and new.

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There was a raffle, and both silent and live auction of numerous interesting items. Many fondly recalled the Old Time Fiddle Fair held annually on the same grounds years ago. This event had a similar vibe. The setting is quite striking, behind the old Courthouse Museum in the Shasta State Park. Thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers, and staff for putting it on.

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City Car Share spotted in Redding

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Skip@RR

Seen over the Memorial Day weekend. It’s an intriguing concept. Why own a car when you can rent one quickly and easily?City Car ShareRedding is an automobile-centric metropolis.
Good luck getting around here if you don’t have a car.
But owning a car is an expensive proposition. What if you could reserve one by the hour, using an app on your phone? That’s the thinking behind nonprofit City Car Share.
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I’ve “owned” many cars in my life. Still do. Ultimately their utility comes at a high cost, and the “ownership” is fleeting, illusory. I think many younger people today are more open to the sharing economy, and more easily come to embrace the wisdom that we all ultimately own nothing material. It will be interesting to see if this greater realization helps create a new economy.

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Pros & Joes Grilldown downtown

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Skip@RR

Block party in Redding today. Actually, several blocks. Competition between local and professional barbeque teams for the tastiest grill, as chosen by popular vote.
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Like most humans in possession of both an X and a Y chomosone, I was born believing I too could grill. Over the years having sampled some really heavenly barbecue in other parts of the country, I came to realize my grilling prowess was more delusion than delicious. A tip of the tongs then, to these chefs gathered in Redding today. May the best grill win.
Block parties with a culinary theme. It’s Really Redding.
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Ribbon cut for a cause at Moseley Cellars new tasting room

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Skip@RR

Proceeds from tonight’s sneak preview ribbon cutting party at the new tasting room went to One SAFE Place.
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TR17aThey are doing it again Saturday and Sunday. You should be here. It’s Really Redding.

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Mixing coffee and art into an interesting Brew

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Skip@RR

Brew is an apropos name for this coffee shop the corner of Pine and Yuba in Redding.
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Wayne and Ferguson captivate Redding

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Skip@RR

Ran into Wayne and his Panther Chameleon at Turtle Bay today, getting coffee. Wayne got the coffee, not Ferguson. Wherever they go, people are curious and transfixed by Ferguson. Click to slightly enlarge image.
He’s gorgeous!

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Everyone wants a picture of Ferguson, a native species in Madagascar.

Panther Chameleon4Wayne roasts his own coffee, here in Really Redding. so we chatted a bit about that as well. You never know who you’ll meet at the coffee shop at Turtle Bay, but it will always be interesting! It’s Really Redding.

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