Start by looking at this vid ….. The first pictures from SoLO – the name of the spacecraft are stunning: This picture of the Sun was taken just 48 million miles from its surface is the closest ever acquired by cameras. The picture comes from the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter (SolO) probe, which was … Continue reading
A new comet, Neowise, appears in Earth’s skies
I am an addict for all stuff about the stars. I’m all in for stuff on the mathematics of the motions of the stars. I have a “permanent” link to the NASA site of pics taken by space telescopes. In April I learned that we might, just might, see a new, not previously known comet. … Continue reading
Winter Rail Escapade for 5,000 Miles by Katy Tahja
I know Katy Tahja from her days at the Gallery Bookshop in Mendocino. She has brought her grandson (a train addict) to our layout. I have passed on train books to her so that she might entertain her grandson. I read with great interest her book “An Eclectic History of Mendocino County ” I know … Continue reading
Ben Sochacki and his Delightful Wife Ride the Skunk Train Rails on a Track Bike
The Skunk Train located here in Fort Bragg has not yet re-opened for visitors. However, the Skunk Train does offer the opportunity to ride its rails on a track bike. As of today (June 12th, 2020) because of the pandemic only locals are allowed to ride. Club Member Ben Sochacki and his wife decided to … Continue reading
Birds along the Mendocino Coast – Take 2
Blue Jays are like English cuckoos. They are mean. Yesterday one somehow infiltrated into my train room via wife Sarah’s office. Blue Jays screech. Blue Jays screech VERY loudly. This one made a racket like no tomorrow trying to get out. I got me a towel and after chasing the SOB around my layouts I … Continue reading
Wreck of the Steamer J.S. Cabot In Mendocino Bay in 1860
Some how or other I came to acquire this piece of info: “In 1860 twelve lives were lost in a terrible maritime disaster in Mendocino Bay. The brig J.S.Cabot had approached the loading chute to take on a cargo of lumber. Seeing the chute was currently in use, the captain attempted to turn back to … Continue reading
Usal. its lumber company and railroad on the Lost Coast on the Northernmost Part of the Mendocino Coast
I have been to Usal once since we moved here in 2000. The road is diabolical. I was terrified. I swore I’d never go back. And I haven’t. Author Katy Tahja has this to say about Usal ……”a mythical area is the Lost Coast. How is a coastline lost and just where is it? As … Continue reading
An Eclectic History of Mendocino County by Katy M. Tahja
Whilst I have been incarcerated here at home because of the pandemic I have been trying to read at least some of the 30 plus unread books I own. My latest was this book. I was going to write a review of this fascinating history when I stumbled upon this superb review written by Grace … Continue reading