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Yearly Archives: 2005

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Power Out

Knowlesville Posted on December 31, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Christmas Tree

Sometime around 9:00 this morning, most of Ferndale lost power. Winds were up to category 1 hurricane levels (98 mph recorded in Eureka) so trees and even buildings were crashing down everywhere. The fire department was jumping all day, starting … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale, FVFD | Tagged Christmas Tree

Waddington Sunset

Knowlesville Posted on December 30, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Waddington Sunset

I took this picture on the 28th. I’ve wanted to take a picture here with a nice sunset for a long time. I saw this sunset developing and John and I went out, just to get out of the house … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Sunset

Loleta from Tompkins Hill

Knowlesville Posted on December 29, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Loleta under water

Here’s the view of Loleta from Tompkins Hill Road close to the peak of the flooding. Unbelievably it got worse than this, but I couldn’t get out of Ferndale to get the picture. Mom and Grandma, this is the road … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Flood

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

Knowlesville Posted on December 28, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Flooding

I am really starting to hate the last two weeks of December, as it seems like the flooding just keeps getting worse every year. Our herb garden, our paths, everything that we worked so hard on this summer are now … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, House | Tagged Flood, Herb Garden

The Wall

Knowlesville Posted on December 20, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Flooding

At our house the effect of all the rain was also visible. Fortunately, the wall we built earlier this year keeps the water out. Just when it comes within an inch of the top of the bricks it crests the … Continue reading →

Posted in House | Tagged Flood

Water under the Bridge

Knowlesville Posted on December 19, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Fernbridge

The Eel River went from 2′ to 18′ in less than 24 hours today. It was projected to hit flood stage which is 21, but it didn’t make it. More rain is expected all week.

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Posted in Ferndale | Tagged Fernbridge

Bipolar Express

Knowlesville Posted on December 18, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Lighted Tractor Parade

Miracles happen. All day today the rain has been pouring down sideways. I really didn’t think that I would be able to photograph the lighted tractor parade at all which I was worried about because I had told the editor … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale | Tagged Lighted Tractor Parade

Williams Creek Wreck

Knowlesville Posted on December 16, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Wreck

The last few mornings have been very cold by Ferndale standards, with temps dipping just below freezing. This morning the FVFD got a call of a traffic accident on Williams Creek Road, which is the same road as Rose Ave … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Morning on Main Street

Knowlesville Posted on December 14, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Main Street Sunrise

Since Lori got a new job in Eureka, she’s been getting up early, and so on occasion I join her and then just go to the office early. This morning when I got to work there was a beautiful sunrise … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale, Photography | Tagged Sunrise

Tree Shopping

Knowlesville Posted on December 13, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Fire Extinguisher Drill

Yesterday, Lori had off from work so we thought we would finally get our Christmas tree. We went to the lot in Ferndale but nobody was there. So we went to one cut your own lot in Loleta where we … Continue reading →

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Father and Son

Knowlesville Posted on December 11, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Father & Son portrait

Mom and Grandma left on the 6th, and then Lori came down with a cold. On the 8th, I came down with the same symptoms as Mom and Grandma, making me realize it wasn’t food poisoning after all, but a … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography

Putting up the Lights

Knowlesville Posted on December 5, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
FVFD

Sunday morning I got up early to join the Ferndale firefights in putting up the lights on the town Christmas tree. There’s more pictures on the Ferndale Fire Department web site.

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Posted in FVFD | Tagged Christmas Tree

Christmas Concert

Knowlesville Posted on December 4, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Christmas Concert

This month is getting another late start for way too many reasons. Mom and Grandma stayed with us for the week after Thanksgiving, so they could enjoy the start of the Ferndale Christmas festivities. We were going to go to … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Lori

The Sunrise

Knowlesville Posted on November 28, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Sunrise

For those that weren’t in Ferndale, or chose to sleep through it, here is what our Thanksgiving morning sunrise looked like. Just one of the things we’re thankful for.

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Posted in Photography | Tagged Sunrise

Snoozing

Knowlesville Posted on November 27, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Sunrise

Linda is well known for sleeping in. Even when there is a gorgeous sunrise to be seen. I saw a glow on the edge of our window since the shades were down, but that was enough to make me jump … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Linda

The Puzzle King

Knowlesville Posted on November 26, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Derek

Derek was very serious about getting the puzzle put together. Using a 14mm lens give a unique perspective to this activity.

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Posted in Family | Tagged Derek

Artie’s Feast

Knowlesville Posted on November 25, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Artie

Artie saw all of us making pigs of ourselves all weekend, so he decided on having his own feast. He caught one of the biggest gophers I’ve seen in our yard and quickly devoured most of it. And then came … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats | Tagged Artie

Turkey Day

Knowlesville Posted on November 24, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Thanksgiving dinner

Here’s the gang, at least those that were at the adult table. I was at the kid’s table, along with Lauren, Lori Ann (Lori’s niece) and Jennifer (Lori Ann’s room-mate). I spent the morning gardening which was good because after … Continue reading →

Posted in Family

Kelsey

Knowlesville Posted on November 15, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Kelsey

Today I spent a couple of hours photographing Kelsey in dance poses for Laura East’s Ferndale Dance Academny. Kelsey is one of the most upbeat kids I’ve ever seen, she is always smiling. And she can jump. Here she is … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Ferndale Dance Academy, Kelsey

Major Progress

Knowlesville Posted on November 13, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Parlor

Here is the reason that there haven’t been very many updates this month, I’ve been too busy working on getting our parlour back together. We’re hosting the Splinter Group’s November meeting on the 16th, and then Thanksgiving dinner with the … Continue reading →

Posted in House | Tagged parlor

Hot, Hot, Hot

Knowlesville Posted on November 6, 2005 by MattMay 22, 2019
Hot, Hot, Hot

Here’s a bit more Photoshop fun. The flaming house was taken in 2003 during a Ferndale Fire Department training burn. Becki was shot in our studio, and then Photoshop was used to put the two together.

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Posted in FVFD, Photography | Tagged Becki, model

Trick or Treat

Knowlesville Posted on October 31, 2005 by MattMay 21, 2019
Kat

I shot this earlier this month but saved it for today. Kat and I had planned to work outdoors a couple of weekends ago, but due to the fickle nature of Humboldt County weather (see previous entry) we ended up … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Kat, model

Prize Winning

Knowlesville Posted on October 30, 2005 by MattMay 21, 2019
Sunset

Every year at the fair we have a drawing for a free portrait session. Thursday we had scheduled a shoot for the winning entrant and had planned to photograph her and her fiance at the beach flying a kite. Thursday … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Loleta, Sunset

Inside

Knowlesville Posted on October 28, 2005 by MattMay 21, 2019
Buck incidenet

Here’s what the inside of the store looked like after the buck came and went.

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Posted in Ferndale

Dumb Buck

Knowlesville Posted on October 27, 2005 by MattMay 21, 2019
Buck incident

Greg called to tell be about the latest excitement in his life. This guy has interesting things happen to him all the time, and if he had a video cam mounted on his head, it would make a great reality … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale

Humidity

Knowlesville Posted on October 23, 2005 by MattMay 21, 2019
Dehumidifier

In an attempt to deal with our mold problem that keeps cropping up in the bedroom, I decided to purchase a de-humidifier. So I went over to the brand new hardware store in Fortuna, found the isle that was tagged … Continue reading →

Posted in House

Coming up short

Knowlesville Posted on October 22, 2005 by MattMay 21, 2019
Parlor Door

When we bought our house 5 years ago, there wasn’t a door for the parlor, but we did find a door in the garage that appeared to be the missing door. It looked like it had been used for paintball … Continue reading →

Posted in House | Tagged parlor

Heaven

Knowlesville Posted on October 17, 2005 by MattMay 21, 2019
Ferndale Sky

I’ve been trying to get a picture of the Ferndale skyline from Rose Ave with a really cool sunset and tonight seemed like a potential winner. While I was waiting for the sun to set I took this picture of … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography

Goldie

Knowlesville Posted on October 15, 2005 by MattMay 21, 2019
Ferndale Carriage

There’s a new horse and carriage in town, taking up the job of transporting people in style after the retirement of George and Barnaby. Fawn, in addition to running a laundromat and the local gym, is now in charge of … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale

Woodgraining

Knowlesville Posted on October 10, 2005 by MattMay 21, 2019
Woodgraining in Parlor

While we were in San Jose, Larry Martin finished the woodgraining in our parlour. If you’ve seen our photography studio you’ve seen Larry’s excellent work, even though you might not have realized it. He’s pretty good at making paint look … Continue reading →

Posted in House | Tagged parlor, woodgraining

Back to the VPA

Knowlesville Posted on October 8, 2005 by MattMay 21, 2019
Miranda & Diane's Home

We drove back down to San Jose so Lori could give a presentation to the VPA on her vintage clothing collection. Miranda & Diane were the hosts of the meeting and their Victorian home is a near twin to the … Continue reading →

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