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Closed to Through Traffic

Knowlesville Posted on May 28, 2017 by MattJune 7, 2019
Usal Road

Earlier this year I read an article about Usal Road and they had really good things to say about it, and due to its length and remoteness I saved it for when I could ride it with Blake. Usal Road … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Motorcycles | Tagged KLR650

Hell To Find Lake

Knowlesville Posted on May 26, 2017 by MattJune 7, 2019
Camping with Blake

Blake came up for what is becoming my Memorial Day tradition, KLRing with him around the boonies. This year I had several destinations planned for us. We started our journey up in Arcata for the start of the Kinetic Sculpture … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Motorcycles, Travels | Tagged KLR650, Route 1

The Real McCoys

Knowlesville Posted on April 7, 2009 by MattApril 9, 2009

After we left SF we headed across the Bay Bridge to visit Mike McCoy, his wife Nancy, and their two sons, Grayson and Mitchell. The McCoys live in Danville, and again the iPhone was useful, as it helped locate a … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends | Tagged Mike McCoy

Learning to Fake It

Knowlesville Posted on June 3, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Graining

Last night Larry Martin came over to give us a quick demonstration of his graining technique. He makes it look so easy. We’ll find out this weekend when we try it outselves. As Lori noted though we have a nice … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, House | Tagged Matt's Office

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 … Continue reading →

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

Tim’s Race Track

Knowlesville Posted on April 27, 2008 by MattJune 13, 2019
Tim Phillis

A couple of days ago I ran into Tim Phillis at Nielsen’s and got an invite up to his race track. His track has moved from the Dillon ranch up to the hills east of Centerville Rd. The new track … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Motorcycles | Tagged KLX300

Road Runner Country

Knowlesville Posted on January 1, 2008 by MattJune 12, 2019
Pinnacles

Today we just slept in and then lazed around Carol and John’s so we’re showing a photo from yesterday’s trip to the Pinnacles. On the drive out there we saw a road runner, and true to form, he was running … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Photography, Travels

Elephant Seals

Knowlesville Posted on December 31, 2007 by MattJune 11, 2019
Elephant Seals

After our tour yesterday, we drove up Highway 1. We stopped just north of San Simeon to watch the elephant seals for awhile. I was surprised what a great viewing area this was. You are able to get fairly close … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Travels | Tagged Carol, John

The Return of Hearst Castle

Knowlesville Posted on December 30, 2007 by MattJune 11, 2019
Hearst Castle

After a totally forgetable breakfast, we made our way back to Hearst Castle, to take tour number 3. One thing I noticed since our last trip down there in the 80s, was that digital photography has made it much easier … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Travels

Hearst Castle

Knowlesville Posted on December 29, 2007 by MattJune 11, 2019
Hearst Castle

After spending several days helping out Mom and visiting with Grandma, Lori and I traveled down to Hollister to stay with Carol and John. We all took an over-night trip to San Simeon to visit Hearst Castle. We took tour … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Travels

Christmas Bride

Knowlesville Posted on December 23, 2007 by MattJune 11, 2019
1930s Wedding Dress

On the way down to San Jose for the holidays, we stopped at Scott and Betsy’s Victorian home in Alameda. They graciously allowed us to use their home for a photoshoot with Natalie. Natalie had the perfect figure for this … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Photography, Vintage Clothing | Tagged 1930s, model, Natalie, Victorian

Julian

Knowlesville Posted on November 18, 2007 by MattJune 11, 2019
Julian

Katy and Ben brought their 4 month old son Julian to the studio so we could take some photos of him and his proud parents. Julian did a great job modeling, just like his mom.

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Posted in Friends, Photography

Shocking

Knowlesville Posted on October 13, 2006 by MattMay 30, 2019
Lee

his is Lee, who is my picture framer. Normally, he’s more normal than this. But Lee is a member of that very secretive group of individuals, the Masons. So from time to time he does odd things (no that would … Continue reading →

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Bicknell to Cathedral Valley

Knowlesville Posted on September 5, 2006 by MattMay 30, 2019
Blake

After a fairly restful night of sleep, I woke up after the sun had already risen. I took a few pictures of our campsite, then started heating water for our cereal, hot chocolate, and coffee. One map I had showed … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Motorcycles | Tagged KLR650

Ely to Bicknell

Knowlesville Posted on September 4, 2006 by MattMay 30, 2019
Blake

We packed up in Ely and headed out without breakfast, figuring we would get something along the way. On our planning trip earlier this year I got a look at Blake in his armored underwear. Sensing that he was going … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Motorcycles | Tagged KLR650

Pyramid Lake to Ely

Knowlesville Posted on September 3, 2006 by MattMay 30, 2019
Camping at Pyramid Lake

I woke up a bit before dawn and had thoughts of getting up to take pictures of the sunrise. The fact that I had no idea where we were and that I was really tired kept me snuggled in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Motorcycles | Tagged KLR650

Red Bluff to Pyramid Lake

Knowlesville Posted on September 2, 2006 by MattMay 30, 2019
Blake and I at Pyramid Lake

I left Red Bluff about 8am and got back on Hwy. 36. This portion of 36 is much straighter than than the Hydesville to Red Bluff section, but it is still scenic and fun. Followed 36 all the way out … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Motorcycles | Tagged KLR650

Camping

Knowlesville Posted on July 30, 2006 by MattMay 29, 2019
KLR650 Camping

Here’s our campground at the Pinnacles. We had a quick breakfast and then packed up and went into the park. We hiked though a cave and up to the reservoir where we spotted frogs and swimming snakes. After our hike … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Motorcycles, Travels | Tagged Blake, KLR650

John’s New Ride

Knowlesville Posted on July 29, 2006 by MattMay 29, 2019
John & Carol

Blake and I met up with John and Carol for a ride down the coast. Made our way down to a restaurant that I don’t remember the name of for lunch for Carol’s birthday. Then we went down to Big … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Motorcycles | Tagged Carol, John

Madstone Maddock

Knowlesville Posted on June 10, 2006 by MattMay 28, 2019
Madstone Maddock

Last night we went and watched Earl Thomas play in Eureka. While I was using the men’s room, I couldn’t help but notice the name on the urinal. Just the day my friend John Maddock emailed me that the Maddock … Continue reading →

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Riding

Knowlesville Posted on May 29, 2006 by MattMay 28, 2019
KLRs on Shower Pass Rd.

Both bikes finally got put back together so we got up early this morning and went for a ride in the South Fork mountains before Blake had to leave for the Bay Area. We took Redwood House Road, over to … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Motorcycles | Tagged KLR650

Wrenching

Knowlesville Posted on May 28, 2006 by MattMay 28, 2019
KLR650

Blake came up this weekend with the intention of having one day to wrench and then go on a two day camping trip as a test for our trip later this year. Due to unforseen problems that we encountered on … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Motorcycles | Tagged KLR650

80 in Ferndale?

Knowlesville Posted on May 15, 2006 by MattMay 28, 2019
Phil & Diane

Beautiful weather on our two days off this week, but today was the kicker. We had Phil and Diane over for lunch and afterwards it was so nice that we walked up Williams Creek road for a bit. Phil mentioned … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends

Trip Planning

Knowlesville Posted on March 18, 2006 by MattMay 24, 2019
Planning with Blake

While Lori and I were in the Bay Area, I took the opportunity to meet with Blake and start our trip planning. Blake and I are going to take a two week trip this September, riding out to Colorado on … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Motorcycles

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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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

Rose Ave Show

Knowlesville Posted on July 4, 2005 by MattMay 20, 2019
Fireworks

I don’t want to name names, because the show doesn’t fall into the safe and sane category, but we spent our now traditional 4th watching the spectacular show that happens just down the street. As usual, the day started with … Continue reading →

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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

Christmas Eve

Knowlesville Posted on December 24, 2004 by MattMay 15, 2019
Mary's garden

I started the day responding to a chimney fire in a garage even before I had breakfast. An hour later I was back at home, but was only halfway through my bowl of cereal when an alarm came in for … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, FVFD

Winter Solstice

Knowlesville Posted on December 21, 2004 by MattMay 15, 2019
Courtemanche Christmas Tree

Even though we’ve only lived in Ferndale for four years, we have many treasured traditions, especially at Christmas time. One of them is the lighting of Steve and Nancy’s tree on the evening of the winter solstice. What makes this … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends

Are these legal?

Knowlesville Posted on July 6, 2004 by MattMay 8, 2019
Fireworks

Once again we enjoyed the local fireworks show, and by local, I mean the neighbors down the street. Several new attendees thought it was a BYOFW show, but anything that you can buy on the street would pale in comparison … Continue reading →

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