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Monthly Archives: May 2008

Building a Bridge

Knowlesville Posted on May 31, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Confusion Hill bypass

We’re going down to Fort Bragg for the weekend to take pictures for the Super 8 Motel down there. CalTrans has been working on building a bypass around Confusion Hill the last year and the bridge is starting to take …  

Posted in Travels

Greedy and Stupid at the Same Time

Knowlesville Posted on May 29, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Gas Prices

The North Coast has some of the highest gas prices in the country. While the average price for regular gas in the US still hasn’t cracked $4.00, we’re paying $4.46 for it in Eureka, and Ferndale is even higher than …  

Posted in Uncategorized

Selling the Homestead

Knowlesville Posted on May 28, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Dentwood Drive

This weekend may be the last time I ever sleep in this house, the house that was my home for the first 18 years of my life and one that I’ve always been able to return to ever since. I …  

Posted in Family, House | Tagged Mom

Our Trip to Stanford

Knowlesville Posted on May 27, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Hearing Test

We first met with the surgeon and after examining Lori’s ears and looking at all the test results from the other doctors she’s seen, he concluded the same thing. Lori’s hearing loss is irreversible and unexplainable. He seemed to think …  

Posted in Cochlear Implants

Skeleton Tree

Knowlesville Posted on May 26, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Skeleton Tree

While at Skeleton Tree I took this panoramic view of the area. This is about a 180 degree view.Today we drove down to San Jose with Blake’s bike in the trailer. We were going down for Lori’s appointment at Stanford …  

Posted in Motorcycles, Photography

Riding with Blake

Knowlesville Posted on May 25, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
riding with Blake

After we got back from Arcata we took it easy at home and I iced and heated my back in the hopes that it would feel better. I woke up today feeling pretty good but the weather was pretty iffy …  

Posted in Friends, Motorcycles | Tagged Highway 36, KLR650, Lupines, Showers Pass Rd

Hippypotamus

Knowlesville Posted on May 24, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Kinetic Sculpture Race

Blake arrived last night for our annual Memorial Day Weekend ride, but in cleaning up some stuff in the garage for his arrival I managed to screw up my back. So instead of starting our ride today, we drove up …  

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Kinetic Sculpture Race

Project Halted

Knowlesville Posted on May 20, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Drippy in May

I was hoping to continue working on the house today, but while having breakfast I noticed that it was extremely wet outside. So the little window for painting is closed for now. This is the reason I expect it to …  

Posted in House | Tagged painting

Some Assembly Required

Knowlesville Posted on May 19, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Painting the front

Yesterday I got the first bit of the new color up on the house. Looking great so far. Today, we picked up some scaffolding from some neighbors so I can start working on the gables. We had some trouble getting …  

Posted in House | Tagged painting

Ready for Color

Knowlesville Posted on May 17, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Painting the house

I primed the areas I had spent the last two days prepping. The house is going to take a lot of prep work so it’s going to have to be done in small sections, much like I did the house …  

Posted in House | Tagged painting

Prep Work

Knowlesville Posted on May 16, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Painting the porch

When the porch was restored, it got a coat of primer. Which fell off after a couple of winters. It got another coat of primer. Which fell off after a couple of more winters. So now I’m getting ready to …  

Posted in House | Tagged painting

Bugs That Make You Smile

Knowlesville Posted on May 15, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Ladybug on lupine

There’s something about a ladybug that is just so cute. Is it because of the color and willingness to wear polka-dots whether they’re in season or not? Is it because we know that they are good bugs, eating all kinds …  

Posted in Fauna, Flora | Tagged Lupines

Glad I Had A Camera Handy

Knowlesville Posted on May 14, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Artie & Meg

Without the photographic proof, Lori would have never believed this if I told her that Meg and Artie were peacefully sleeping together in the same bed. Usually if these two get close to each other they start doing an impression …  

Posted in Cats | Tagged Artie, Meg

Winning Points

Knowlesville Posted on May 13, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Flower bouquet

It’s been a long time since we”ve had enought flowers in our yard blooming at once to make a bouquet. With the deer eating most everything before it blooms, it’s rare that we actually get to enjoy our flowers. But …  

Posted in Flora, Gardening

Rhodies

Knowlesville Posted on May 11, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Rhododendron

The first season with new plants can sometimes be a trial. Last year we bought three rhododendrons and one azalea at the end of the season when prices were better. That meant they had already flowered so we bought them …  

Posted in Flora, Gardening | Tagged Fern Garden, Rhododendron

All Hands on Deck

Knowlesville Posted on May 4, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Maternity photo

Maybe I should have saved this one for Mother’s Day.

 
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