Didn’t mean to dissapoint you David Lynch fans, regarding the title of today’s picture. Yesterday, we also photographed Lori in a blue velvet bodice which dates to around 1892. This garment has also been added to her web site, and …
For Lori’s birthday, we sailed on a Pirate ship, saw whales, ate several great meals, snorkeled, sat on a beach, and were entertained by a very funny crew. Doesn’t get much better than that. The Marigalante is a replica of …
Four years ago on our first trip to Puerto Vallarta, John and I had great fun at the Super Go-Kart track, so we had to pay a return visit. This time we convinced Lori and Carol to try them, and …
Finally the vacation has arrived! We start of with a visit to the Knowlesville Inn, located in San Jose. We were considering having our lawyers contact their lawyers about a possible trademark infringement, but the innkeepers were kind enough to …
With a good start to the holiday season, Ferndale had their annual tree lighting ceremony tonight, under clear skies. Quite a desparture from last year, when it absolutely poured right at the beginning of the ceremony, and continued right up …
Here’s the gallery, all done. Yeah! I could have taken pictures this weekend, but I didn’t. With the pressure of the grand opening over, I did something all weekend that I hadn’t done in a long time, ride my motorcycles. …
Well you haven’t heard from me lately for several reasons. First, I’m still working on the gallery, more on that later. Second, Grandma has been visiting with us the last week. I should have taken pictures during her visit, but …
Well you all know by now what’s been keeping me busy. So here is what’s been keeping Lori busy. She has been working on a dress for Paula to wear at an upcoming recital. Hopefully this will be the last …
Lori had her 15 minutes of fame yesterday. The Eureka Times-Standard ran the interview and pictures yesterday so as she walked around Ferndale everone recognized her and commented on the great article. A couple of benefits already is that she …
After seeing Derek wearing a beard and turban, Melody commented she would never trust another picture. Not that that should have ever been the case. Ever since photography was invented people have been manipulating pictures. Photoshop just makes it easier. …
I seem to have lost my brother. I think he may have fallen into the hands of a terrorist group. While he appeared a bit on edge at Christmas, I attributed that to the fact that he wasn’t used to …
First a disclaimer about today’s picture, it was really taken yesterday. But doesn’t it capture how most of us feel the day after Christmas? For those of you who were in such a rush to get back to the Bay …
Christmas Eve dawned with one of the most beautiful sunrises of the year, and one of the first times we had seen the sun in quite a while. I rushed out to take pictures, Derek slept through it. Derek and …
Lori sang four concerts with the Ferndale Community Choir this month. Each concert was the same program, just different locations. Tonight they sang at a church in Fortuna, which was a stark contrast to the historic Catholic church in Ferndale. …
Last month was pretty lame for updates, what with being gone for Thanksgiving, and then being sicker than a dog the week after that. So I’m going to try and do better this month, starting with a picture from last …
Well the plot thickens. (sorry couldn’t resist the pun). I took my newfound information about John Knowles and called the Fortuna Cemetery District. They oversee several cemeteries in Fortuna. I told them I was looking for a John Knowles who …
Today I had to go down to the recorders office to get some forms for a new business I’ll be starting with another photographer (more on that later, I don’t really want to give it away just yet). Since ficticious …
While I was taking the pictures of Jessica and her family last week, I got the idea for this shot, which we did tonight. When Jessica came over tonight, she brought over a book, “California Couture”, which includes three pictures …
Jessica and Lowell wanted some period pictures of their entire family so they came over tonight and played dress up. While we had everything set up we also took some pictures of a few pieces that we wanted to get …
After church (Grandma was very persuasive) we potted up a few foxglove plants to take home, played one more game of pinochle, and then it was time to head back home. Fortunately the drive to Myrtle Creek is much easier …
I have a couple of rolls of film I’ve been trying to finish, so I actually shot some real film this weekend. That means I need to get it developed before I can share the pictures. So I will have …
Lori and I took off around noon for Grandma’s house. Over the bridge and through the woods we went. Lori promised that she wouldn’t complain about me driving too fast if she got to drive on the way home. She …
Lori and I didn’t have any plans for today so we decided to explore. First we went to the Fort Humboldt state park which didn’t take as much time to explore as I thought it would. So we ended up …
Derek and his family, and Melody and her family both arrived in Ferndale yesterday. Today was spent shuttling different combinations of the family members to different areas of Ferndale. Derek and I started our day with an early motorcycle ride …
Today’s picture shows Dad’s father, Warren. If I shaved my beard and mustache I could just about use this as a current picture for myself. I guess from what Dad told me, his real name is James Warren. It would …
I know, I’ve been a bit behind in my updates lately. Yesterday I paid a return visit to cousin Eleanor’s house in Bridgeville to scan some of her family photos. Today’s picture is of our great-grandfather John Knowles, and his …
