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One Hell Heaven of a Paint Job

Knowlesville Posted on October 19, 2006 by MattMay 30, 2019
Catholic Church paint job

People thought I was crazy when I stripped our house in San Jose back to bare wood. Well how would you like this project? The Catholic Church in Ferndale needed a new paint job and after 100+ years, it was … Continue reading →

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Sunflowers and Barn

Knowlesville Posted on September 27, 2006 by MattMay 30, 2019
Rose Ave Barn

This morning, after a week of uncharacteristic sunny mornings, things returned to normal in Ferndale. On my walk to work this morning, I noticed these sunflowers and barn, and even without the sun shining on them, the bright flowers made … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale, Photography | Tagged Barns

Fair Hawk

Knowlesville Posted on August 19, 2006 by MattMay 29, 2019
Hawk

This morning when the commercial building at the fair opened up a hawk flew in. It stayed in the building all day and ended up spending the night. We all hoped it came in to take out the exotic bird … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale | Tagged Humboldt County Fair

Three Headed Chicken

Knowlesville Posted on August 13, 2006 by MattMay 29, 2019
Three headed chicken

All kinds of oddities can be seen at the fair, such as this three headed chicken. The two little heads were a bit spastic, and would appear and disappear at random. There were lots of other crazy looking chickens in … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale | Tagged Humboldt County Fair

The Booth

Knowlesville Posted on August 12, 2006 by MattMay 29, 2019
Fair Booth

Pretty much the same booth this year as last, although the backdrop got a new covering of felt. The most important thing though is that we retained our coveted position between the candy booth and the ice cream booth. Very … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale | Tagged Humboldt County Fair

Duck Races

Knowlesville Posted on August 11, 2006 by MattMay 29, 2019
Duck Races

One of the features at the fair is duck races. These started in an Arizona town in the desert where apparently there wasn’t any other form of local entertainment. Now this guy makes a pretty good living traveling the county … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale | Tagged Humboldt County Fair

Dare to be Different

Knowlesville Posted on June 27, 2006 by MattMay 28, 2019
Hay bales

This morning with the fog as thick as it was, it looked like the hay bales next door stretched off into infinity. Out of countless hay bales only one had the courage to stand above the others.

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Marshmallow Season

Knowlesville Posted on June 19, 2006 by MattMay 28, 2019
Marshmallows

All weekend the sound of tractors and mowers could be heard around Ferndale. It’s time once again to make marshmallows. There’s something quite fun about seeing the landscape dotted with huge white marshmallows.

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Buttercups

Knowlesville Posted on May 5, 2006 by MattMay 28, 2019
Field of Buttercups

Finally got a chance to walk to work this week and I was noticing all the flowers on the way. We even have a few in our own garden that survived the flooding and rain. But along Rose Ave. I … Continue reading →

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So Much For Being Subtle

Knowlesville Posted on April 18, 2006 by MattMay 24, 2019
Purple Paint Job

A few years ago Ferndale won an award for being one of “America’s Prettiest Painted Places”. We may have to give it back. Honestly this picture doesn’t do justice to this new paint job on Main Street. In person it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale | Tagged Main Street

Finally

Knowlesville Posted on April 17, 2006 by MattMay 24, 2019
Sunny Day

It stopped raining. The sun came out for the whole day and it felt absolutely wonderful. Yesterday we were teased with a beautiful daybreak and by the time we had breakfast, showered and got dressed it was dark and dreary … Continue reading →

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Old Concrete

Knowlesville Posted on April 3, 2006 by MattMay 24, 2019

Ferndbridge was built in 1911, and at the time it was the largest concrete bridge in the world. Over the next 95 years, numerous drivers have found it a bit narrow to navigate and found themselves running into the concrete … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale, House | Tagged Backyard

Well Timed Rainbow

Knowlesville Posted on March 29, 2006 by MattMay 24, 2019
Gingerbread Mansion Rainbow

I was just getting back to the office after making a run to Fortuna when I noticed a beautiful rainbow over town. I grabbed my camera, ran down the street, and actually got a few different shots before it disappeared. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale, Photography | Tagged Rainbow

All Fall Down

Knowlesville Posted on March 26, 2006 by MattMay 24, 2019
Barn Demolition

If you look back at the first entry for this year, you’ll see my prediction was correct. I noticed after the storm we had a couple weeks ago that this barn had a major collapse. I was waiting for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale | Tagged Barns

It’s Trying

Knowlesville Posted on March 10, 2006 by MattMay 24, 2019
Ford Station Wagon

The cold and wet weather has persisted and there’s still a chance of snow in Ferndale for today or tomorrow. The last one never panned out. This morning we got a pretty good hail storm and there’s been reports of … Continue reading →

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Waddington Sunrise

Knowlesville Posted on January 5, 2006 by MattMay 23, 2019
Waddington Sunrise

Yesterday we had an awesome sunrise, but I didn’t have any cameras at home and I was too tired to go to the office and get them. So last night I brought them home just in case we had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale | Tagged Sunrise

Survivor

Knowlesville Posted on January 1, 2006 by MattMay 23, 2019
Old Barn

This barn wasn’t doing too good before the storms hit, and I’m amazed it is still standing. I figured I’d better get some pictures of it before it completely falls down.

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Posted in Ferndale, Photography | Tagged Barns

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

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

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

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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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 →

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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 →

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A New Marquee

Knowlesville Posted on September 7, 2005 by MattMay 21, 2019
Ferndale Rep marquee

The Ferndale Rep is getting a new marquee. The last one was built to dress up the theatre for the movie Outbreak. Built to typical Hollywood set standards, I’m surprised it lasted as long as it did. When they started … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale | Tagged Ferndale Rep

Lowering Gas Prices

Knowlesville Posted on September 1, 2005 by MattMay 21, 2019
Tipple Motors

I was on my way to the post office when I noticed our local gas station, Tipple Motors was replacing the sign. I joked with the attendant that gas prices were getting so heavy that they needed to replace the … Continue reading →

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Flirting with the boys

Knowlesville Posted on August 17, 2005 by MattMay 20, 2019
Cowboys

One of the best attractions at the fair this year was a duo that went by the name of Wild West Express. These two comedians had costumes that made it look like they were riding horses, and they would keep … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale, Friends | Tagged Humboldt County Fair

Traveling in Style

Knowlesville Posted on August 16, 2005 by MattMay 20, 2019
Dusenberg

Each day before the fair starts we’ve been coming into the office for an hour or so just to check email, pick up mail, check phone messages, etc. This morning we were greeted by a parade of luxury antique automobiles … Continue reading →

Posted in Cars & Trucks, Ferndale

Cannon Fodder

Knowlesville Posted on August 14, 2005 by MattMay 20, 2019
Human Cannonball

Once again they have a human cannonball act at the fair, but the ammunition is a lot prettier this year than last year’s version.

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Posted in Ferndale | Tagged Humboldt County Fair

Palm Reader

Knowlesville Posted on August 13, 2005 by MattMay 20, 2019

Hard to believe that in the 21st century people will still pay money to have their palms read.

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Posted in Ferndale | Tagged Humboldt County Fair

Fair Time

Knowlesville Posted on August 11, 2005 by MattMay 20, 2019
Humboldt County Fair Booth

It’s time once again for the Humboldt County Fair, all 11 days of it. That means for the next week and a half, this booth will pretty much be our home. This year we have the Humboldt Creamery booth on … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale | Tagged Humboldt County Fair

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