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Hair Down to There

Knowlesville Posted on September 24, 2005 by MattMay 21, 2019
Lori

One of Lori’s morning rituals is conversing with her friends on a long hair internet list. She wanted a picture of her hair to share since it’s a lot longer than it was in the last picture she shared with … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Lori

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Knowlesville Posted on June 12, 2005 by MattMay 18, 2019
Canoeing

Well, it wasn’t our boat, and it wasn’t a stream. Lori’s friend from choir and a former business teacher of hers took us canoeing down the Eel River. We took off from Bruce Slocum’s boat launch (those of you who … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends | Tagged Lori

It’s Official!

Knowlesville Posted on June 6, 2005 by MattMay 18, 2019
Lori and her book

Lori is a published author! She got her advance copy of her first book, “The Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers: Juniors, Misses, and Women“. Yeah, that’s a mouthfull. The sequel, “The Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers: … Continue reading →

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Lori’s Little Helper

Knowlesville Posted on April 24, 2005 by MattMay 17, 2019
Trevor and Lori

Trevor likes it when Lori spends time weeding. Not much help, he is, but at least Lori has some company.

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Posted in Cats, Family | Tagged Lori, Trevor

Duck, Duck, Duck

Knowlesville Posted on April 11, 2005 by MattMay 17, 2019
Duckling

Lori enjoyed seeing the ducks at the park, especially this little yellow duckling. I’m surprised it didn’t end up in our luggage by mistake.

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Setup

Knowlesville Posted on April 10, 2005 by MattMay 17, 2019
Derek

Another picture from yesterday. Derek was setting up the kiosk for his computerized slide show of Dad’s pictures.

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Celebration of Dad’s Life

Knowlesville Posted on April 9, 2005 by MattMay 17, 2019
Dad's Memorial Service

After much planning, including endless discussions on how to keep the flowers from blowing away, the celebration of Dad’s life was held at Almaden Park. The weather cooperated mostly, although at times it was a bit windy. I thought I … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Dad

Class of ’49

Knowlesville Posted on March 11, 2005 by MattMay 17, 2019
Dad

Dad’s mug shows up several times in his yearbook, but this is the spiffiest. Check out that bowtie. On the prophecy page the prognostication for dad was that he “will still be trying to stretch the school finances.” I guess … Continue reading →

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Small World

Knowlesville Posted on March 10, 2005 by MattMay 17, 2019
Dad

This photo is from the Campbell High School Class of ’49 year book. That is dad’s signature on his photo. So why did dad sign his photo? Because I didn’t get this photo from mom, but rather from one of … Continue reading →

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Dad

Knowlesville Posted on February 13, 2005 by MattMay 16, 2019
Dad

Passed away at age 73 on February 13, 2005 in Campbell, California. The son of the late Warren and Arva Knowles, he leaves his loving wife of 48 years and best friend, Sharon; four loving children, daughters Melody (& Michael … Continue reading →

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Last Day

Knowlesville Posted on February 4, 2005 by MattMay 16, 2019
Lori

For the last few months, Lori has been working part time at an office in Eureka. Today was her last day there and since I was up in Eureka hanging my pictures for tomorrow’s Art’s Alive, I decided to stop … Continue reading →

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Paper Dolls

Knowlesville Posted on January 8, 2005 by MattMay 16, 2019
Derek

The lack of pictures this month has been due to weather and vacation. We had a nice trip down to San Jose to visit the family. Rained all the way down and back, but the only vehicular casualty this time … Continue reading →

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Frankenstein’s Hand

Knowlesville Posted on November 23, 2004 by MattMay 15, 2019
Lori's stitches

Too bad Halloween was last month.

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Lori’s Boo Boo

Knowlesville Posted on November 21, 2004 by MattMay 15, 2019
Lori's hand injury

I was out working in the yard, getting ready to start on our reflecting pond when Lori opened the kitchen window and yelled out, “I need you Matt”. Unfortunately, it was a call of panic, and not a romantic statement. … Continue reading →

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Mercy in Action

Knowlesville Posted on October 13, 2004 by MattMay 14, 2019
Mercy jumping

I got to watch Mercy run the jump course both days, and she is a good jumper, as evidenced in this photo.

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Takin’ a Break

Knowlesville Posted on October 12, 2004 by MattMay 14, 2019
Mercy sitting in Linda's lap

Mercy seems a bit big for a lap dog, but she seemed pretty happy there.

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The Tube

Knowlesville Posted on October 11, 2004 by MattMay 14, 2019
Mercy in the tube

This is one of the obstacles in the jump ring, and apparently, a huge favorite of the dogs. Some skipped whole portions of the route to get right to the tube, and some loved it so much they ran through … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Linda

Mercy

Knowlesville Posted on October 10, 2004 by MattMay 14, 2019
Linda & Mercy

Here’s the start of Mercy’s jump run on Saturday. Like all great athletes, you can see she’s very focused. Mercy actually did very well in both the standard and jump categories on Saturday, which she came away with a blue … Continue reading →

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Linda Visits Ferndale

Knowlesville Posted on October 9, 2004 by MattMay 14, 2019
Ferndale Agility Trials

One sure way to get Linda to visit you is to have an agility dog show in your town, which was the case with Ferndale this weekend. Friday afternoon we had our first storm of the season blow through, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Linda

Hammerin’ Away

Knowlesville Posted on July 5, 2004 by MattMay 8, 2019
Hammering Contest

After the parade, the firemen had a picnic at the chief’s house. They had some tradition picnic games like egg toss and three-legged race, but Lori got herself entered into the hammering contest. First person to hammer in three nails … Continue reading →

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Foot Fetish

Knowlesville Posted on February 3, 2004 by MattMay 2, 2019
Measuring foot

Lori recently finished her first book and it is now in the hands of her publisher. Her next book deals with feet and how they relate to the world of fashion. For all of you with foot fetishes, I should … Continue reading →

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Happy Boy

Knowlesville Posted on December 25, 2003 by MattApril 30, 2019
Dad

There’s nothing that makes the eyes of a youngster light up more than opening a package on Christmas. It still works pretty good, even when you’re an old fart. Speaking of farts, did you know that whoopee cushions make excellent … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Dad

Mom and Dad’s Mission

Knowlesville Posted on October 13, 2003 by MattApril 29, 2019
Mendocino Art

Mom and Dad have recently been on a mission to improve the artwork in low budget motels across the country. Here, they are shown hanging a nice picture of Mendocino in a Fort Bragg Super 8 room. No, of course … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Dad, Mom

Curb Appeal

Knowlesville Posted on September 14, 2003 by MattApril 29, 2019
Grandma Key's house

With no ‘before’ picture for reference, it’s hard to know how much we accomplished in the front yard, but it was pretty amazing. With the trees trimmed you could see the house and the rest of the yard, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Grandma Key

Working at Grandmas

Knowlesville Posted on September 13, 2003 by MattApril 29, 2019
Grandma Key's house

Since Grandma has decided to move down to San Jose with Mom and Dad, the family (well, most of them) converged in Myrtle Creek this weekend to help Grandma with a few yard and house projects. We mostly worked in … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Grandma Key

Trillium Falls

Knowlesville Posted on July 6, 2003 by MattApril 26, 2019
Trillium Falls

Today we decided to chuck the normal house and yard keeping that we do on Sunday and instead went for a peaceful hike in the redwoods. We had the trail completely to ourselves, and it was so relaxing and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Waterfall

More work on the barn

Knowlesville Posted on June 7, 2003 by MattApril 25, 2019
FVFD Barn

The gophers have taken a turn for the worse. They are now doubling back, in the direction of the house. Mom and Dad are in town today. Mom brought her new camera, so I’m leaving it to her to document … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, FVFD

Frogger Flashback

Knowlesville Posted on June 4, 2003 by MattApril 25, 2019
Atari 2600

Last weekend the Splinter Group had a garage sale and while searching for items to sell, I came across a box that had my very first computer in it which I’ve been saving for the day when it becomes an … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Knowlesville Posted on May 26, 2003 by MattApril 25, 2019
Ferndale Choir

We had a great Memorial Day weekend with Derek’s family and Grandma. We still get Grandma for one more evening, but we had to say goodbye to Derek, Jasna and Lauren earlier today. Lauren is going to have a lot … Continue reading →

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Hey, Four Eyes!

Knowlesville Posted on April 18, 2003 by MattApril 29, 2019
Lori

So that you will recognize Lori the next time you see her, I’m posting this updated mug shot of her sporting her new glasses. I think she looks great in them, even if they do give her that secretarial look. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged Lori

Lori (1910s Dress)

Knowlesville Posted on March 8, 2003 by MattApril 19, 2019
Lori

Lori modeled the first of three outfits from the 1910s. She’s wearing a white lace dress that we found on one of our trips to Ferndale before we moved here. It fits here perfectly, which is pretty rare for clothes … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Vintage Clothing | Tagged Edwardian, Ingomar Club, Lori

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