August 29, 2015
We stopped several times and took anywhere from a 1/2 mile
to about 3/4 mile hikes. I must say
I'll never get tired of see these trees.
Also we wanted to go drive thru the tree, but out truck was to wide. The gentlemen said we'd fit but the little car in front of us just barely made it thru so we didn't try. Bobby did back the truck down to the truck just so I could get the pic.
Also stopped at a local stand and bought a home grown
tomato, nothing better than fresh from the garden. The owner also allowed me to pick as many
zucchini I wanted at no charge....end of the season. They were the perfect size for making cookies
and muffins.

On the way back, we took a drive through Scotia, this is
where I was born along with my two sisters.
It's not a big town and not a thrive town to say the least. Pacific Lumber Company used to run the mill
here, but like so many other mills, ran into hard times and closed in 2008, sad
as they started their business in 1884.
Today Humboldt Redwood Company runs the small sawmill only, sad as this was
once the largest Redwood company in the USA, operating two sawmills.
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Water maker from 1964 flood |
In the town of Lolita, we stopped to visit the Lolita Cheese
company. Had the opportunity to watch
them make White Monterey Jack cheese.
They still make it the old fashion way, not automated like so many
companies are today. This is another
company that Diners, Drive-ins & Dives has visited.
Got home around 2:30, will probably make zucchini muffins
with zucchini we bought.
August 28, 2015

First stop was Fort Humboldt in the heart of Eureka. This fort was built back in the 1800's to
protect the settlers from the Indians.
Lots of history here, in fact, Ulysses S Grant was station here for a
short period of time. There is only two
remaining buildings left and you are allowed to tour them. They also have several piece of old logging equipment
that you can look at. Sad but most of
the lumber companies have shut down in this area, including Pacific Lumber
Company.
Next we headed to Woodley Island to look at the lost
fishermen memorial. It a incredible
piece of art depicting an old man trying to catch fish with a net.
Drove around Samoa island, viewed the bay and ocean and then
headed to Old Town to look thru a few shops and view some of the 30 murals they
have.
Stopped at Costco, bought a few items we needed and got back
around 3. I worked on my new creations
(wind chimes), redid the one I didn't like yesterday and Bobby watched TV. The wind chimes look marvelous, even if I
say so myself.
Going to dinner at the lodge tonight, they're serving
ribs. Should be wonderful!
August 27, 2015

