Sorry I’ve been remiss in getting new stuff posted as I’ve been soooo sick! There is some vicious, mutant virus going around and I caught it. I haven’t been this sick in over 10 years. I missed a lot of stuff in the county as I lay in bed trying to control the overflowing mucus factory that is my body lately (sorry, kind of gross, huh?)
This is what I know I’ve missed:
Rodeo weekend - Siskiyou County Fairgrounds and Etna Pleasure Park both had rodeos this weekend. I’m most disappointed about missing the parade in Etna. There is nothing more fun than a small town parade. When I was about 5 years old I got to ride the fire engine in a parade in Seiad Valley. It was probably one of the first Seiad Days parades. I’ll never forget that. I had a ‘Little House on the Prairie’ costume, bonnet and all.

My mom and dad owned the store in Seiad in the early 70’s. So, even though the ‘About’ page says I came from Southern Oregon, the truth is I have an early history with Siskiyou County….. but I’m a little of topic.
However, speaking of Seiad Valley, the other thing I’ve missed with this illness as well as my husband being ill for a couple weeks before me, is the road trip down river to see the red bud blooming. I am so bummed! This is one of the best shows in the county in the spring. It may not be too late! If you have the chance take a road trip down the Klamath River. Spring is beautiful there!

Be sure to stop at the Seiad Valley Store Cafe for their famous pancakes, then head to Happy Camp and take a picture of yourself standing in front of Bigfoot.

I had once written a little bit about the Bigfoot sculpture in Happy Camp. I had implied that Ralph Starritt had created this piece and I was kindly corrected:
“….a few details about Bigfoot. Mr. Starritt helped to design, and construct him, but the main person responsible for Bigfoot is C. Wainwright. She designed, and built Bigfoot, with technical advice and assitance from Mr. Starritt.
I myself helped to build this statue, along with a handful of other volunteers. I completely agree with you that Mr. Starritt is a wonderful artist, and helps people who are interested in learning the art of metal sculpting.
I would like to see more full length pictures of Bigfoot on here, so people can see the rest of him! “- Linda Wainwright
Here you go Linda - Bigfoot in perspective! He is awesome! Totally worth the drive just to stand beneath him and get your picture taken. This shot was taken in the fall of 2006.
I’m sure there were a lot of other things that I’ve missed while I’ve been mending. I hope you’ve had a chance to see and do some fun things as spring hits full force. I have had more time to continue working on my plans to rule the world, so that’s going well!
See ya soon!
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