Tag Archives: Redding

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. Can’t wait for next year to do it again! Thanks to all the musicians, vendors, and volunteers for a … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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! Grandson is not sure … Continue reading →

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New video about the Diestelhorst Bridge in Redding

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Skip@RR

Shasta historian Dottie Smith alerted me to this new video on YouTube about one of my favorite bridges in Redding, the Diestelhorst. Here’s an image I captured in 2012, prior to the restoration work now completed.

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The drought is real, but not all California is built in a desert

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Skip@RR

These images were taken today. A light dusting of snow in April on Castle Crags. April showers bring May flowers in Really Redding.

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Take 10, and do it again -reading to our kids.

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Skip@RR

In Redding we promote reading to children by occasionally having local celebrities read aloud to small children. Here we see my grandson attending the Redding Library yesterday where Jefferson Public Radio host Valerie Ing Tomkins reads. Thanks Valerie! Despite the … Continue reading →

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Thank you Redding Fire Department

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Skip@RR

I just happened upon these good people training about fire stuff, so you know, they can be all like READY TO SAVE YOUR LIFE AT A MOMENTS NOTICE. I just want to say thanks, in advance. I haven’t ever yet needed your … Continue reading →

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A balmy Winter day in Redding

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Skip@RR

Gorgeous day in Shasta County! Throw open the windows. We get some hot Summer days here, but our spectacular Winter days make up for it.

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“Redding photographers have it lucky.”

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Skip@RR

So writes Photographer/Dentist Dr. Chris Nelson on his gorgeous website. It’s true. And he has the photos to prove it. Click on the image above to be taken to his site and gallery. Skilled work! All you need is a … Continue reading →

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National Neighborhood Night Out

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Skip@RR

We attended our neighborhood meeting in observance of National Neighborhood Night Out on Aug 5. Our awesome block captain was host. We had some folks from Shascom, RPD, and a few firemen come by too. And a police helicopter did … Continue reading →

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