I got my acceptance letter and I am not sure if it is or not. I applied asa back up school.
PS: Which is better Sacramento state or Humboldt?

Visiting Carmel

There are innumerable reasons for travelers to visit Carmel not the least of which is to sit back and relax in this small picturesque town.

Carmel is one of the most charming small towns in California. Almost every Carmel California hotel exudes the same charm and grace. A Carmel California hotel is typically a Victorian style building that is paved with cobbles stones. Small potted plants line the balcony of most rooms that overlook the quaint small roads.

Almost none of the hotels are located by the sea. So vacationers who are looking to relax in a Carmel California hotel room with a beautiful view of the sea will be disappointed. However, the view from almost every room in a Carmel California hotel room overlooks store lined streets.

The primary attraction in the small town is shopping. The street is lined with small galleries that sell art of the locals. Another great attraction is the Carmel-By-The Sea- walk.

Vacationers who are interested in going for the two hour long walk can book a ticket at the Carmel California hotel that they are staying at. Almost all hotels organize bookings for these tours. The two hour guided tour takes travelers through the town’s hidden courtyards, award-winning gardens and enchanting cottages.

Booking a room at a Carmel California hotel is easy. All that travelers need to do is to go on the Internet and find a suitable hotel. As many of the hotels are Victorian style hotels, some work very similarly to bed and breakfast accommodations. So before booking a Carmel California hotel, vacationers should check the amenities that will be provided.

Almost all rooms of Carmel California hotels lead to 17 mile drive from the Pacific Coast to Carmel-By-the Sea. This is probably the most popular spot among vacationers. The pebbles are smooth and the whole scenario is spectacular.

There is a Carmel California hotel to meet every traveler’s budget. Almost all of them have great fire places and cozy rooms. Without any exception almost every Carmel California hotel is located in the town and not by the sea-side. But given the beauty of the town, this is hardly a let down.

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Blue Hole

     Blue Hole          

                                                    Thom Cantrall
            Boonville is small town with a history… and my family is a major part of that history.  It lies in a valley along Anderson Creek about a hundred miles north of San Francisco in the coastal range.
            My Great-Great Grandfather, J.B. Sanders owned a hotel there in it’s earliest days and later operated the stage line.  He had come west from a farm in Kansas, near the town of Coffeyville where it is reputed that Jesse James once used his barn for a hideout to get some much needed rest.
            J.B. brought his family to the little valley in the 1870’s after having sold a hotel at Spenceville in the California Gold Fields and they set up an operation that stripped the bark from the tan oaks that grew in great profusion there.  The bark was dried and taken to market in the San Francisco area where it was rendered down for the tannic acid in it which was used in processing leather.  The men would work about six months of the year to amass sufficient bark for a load and to load a train of mules with it.  They then set out on the trail, sometimes taking several months to make the trip, sell their product, buy what was needed in the way of supplies and goods for the next year and return to the valley.  During the time of their absence, the women and children were left on the homestead and they made do as best they could.  They hunted and they fished.  They grew plentiful gardens in the rich, dark soil.  And they were a family.  And they lived as families of the day lived.
            In 1947, right after the end of the Second World War, the national economy was in transition from a wartime economy to peacetime.  At this juncture, jobs were scarce for qualified men and with all the returning veterans, it was even harder, so, when my father heard of a new sawmill that was being set up near Boonville, we made our way there.  In those days, sawmills were small affairs, constructed on the spot in the middle of a stand of timber, in this case the coastal Redwoods, Sequoia Sempervirons, and the timber was logged and skidded directly into the mill yard.  There was no trucking of logs at this mill, no railroads and it was an efficient way to make lumber. This mill, it turned out was sixteen miles west of Boonville, exactly half way between the town and the Pacific Ocean.  The road to the coast was not paved and in some places not even graveled.  From the Coast Road, at the sixteen mile mark, a dirt cat road (a trail cut in by a bulldozer) ran two miles down to the bottom of the canyon where the creek had been dammed to form a log pond from which the mill was fed.  The timber being harvested was magnificent… Redwood logs that, split in half, were further through than my dad was tall and he was about six ft. There were only cabins available for housing at the mill and these had no running water and no electricity.  Our cabin had three rooms as I remember, and water was hauled by the bucket load from a spring at the bottom of the hill except when it rained.  It was then caught as it ran off the roof of the cabin, except for that portion that was caught inside after it ran through the roof of the cabin!
            Since school was in session and there were no facilities for getting children to school from Blue Hole, my sisters remained at home and my brother, two years my junior and I went with my parents.  My uncle, just recently returned from service in Italy during the war was there too.
            Often, on weekends my aunt would drive up with their four children and my three sisters to visit.  We had wonderful times there.  The mill pond was full of trout, eager to bite about anything we put in front of them, the hills were full of deer we were not supposed to hunt, but did anyway… I often accompanied my dad on these ventures, even at four years old.
            One of my earliest memories, and a vivid one at that, was at Blue Hole.  The Garcia River ran through the area and it held a huge run of salmon and steelhead (sea going rainbow trout).  There were also some marvelous native trout in the stream.  One day, my father and I went fishing… Well, he was the one fishing; I was along for the “ride”.  In one pool shaded by the huge Redwood trees that grew on the bank, there was a large rainbow trout cruising for dinner.  My father placed me on a large rock beside the stream where I could see and said, “Wait here and watch what happens!”  He then caught a grasshopper from the bank back from the stream a ways, threaded it on the hook and flipped it out into that pool… The large trout was attracted to the splash of the bug as it hit the water and turned to it immediately.  Like a miniature shark with a nice, fat, delicious swimmer in its sight, the fish closed in.  The grasshopper kicked once, twice and, after a moment or two, again.  On the third kick, the great fish struck like a Polaris Missile from the depths.
            My father set the hook and the battle was joined.  For several minutes, it seemed like hours to a four year old sitting on that rock watching, they battled, but slowly, the trout began to succumb.  Dad eased him toward the bank and moved down himself to the edge of the river.
            Another dilemma arose as the fish tired and was beaten.  Dad could get him to the bank, but could not lift him the two or three feet vertical necessary to get him ashore. And he could not jump in with the rod in his hands because he could not do so and keep the line tight.  Any slack in the line and the fish would be gone in a flash.
            Dad called to me, asking me to come to him, around the rock from behind and away from the river.  When I got there, he asked me if I thought I could to a chore for him.  Not knowing what it was, I eagerly agreed and he showed me how he wanted me to hold HIS rod and apply a steady pressure to the fish while he went into the water to get it.  I was so very careful to do it just right, backing up a step or two when I felt the line begin to slacken.

            I watched as he entered the water, which was up to just above his knees right here, and get behind the fish which was lying on its side in the water, spent.  Slowly, so as not to spook it, he eased his hands up until he could scoop it out on the bank and just as he did this, he yelled to me to pull with all my might… And I did! So much so that I went right over backwards and the fish landed on top of me!  It was flopping and wriggling and I could not grab it and was so afraid it would get back in the water, but there was Dad… grasping the fish and then dispatching it quickly with a rock.
            We returned home that day a very proud pair; we had conquered the great fish.  Oh, there were others in the creel; I have a picture even today of that catch.  It showed a board with twelve trout on it, the smallest over eight inches and the largest, not counting this one large fish over fourteen inches. There were many other fishing expeditions, but this was the most memorable. 

            The summer was idyllic, but the coming of winter brought the deluge of rain that country is so noted for.  The dirt road out to the main road was impassable for three solid months, so there was no way to get out to town for anything but the direst of essentials in groceries, etc.  To get out, a cat had to be driven the two miles from the mill to the main road, then the drive to town of a twisting, rain sodden partially graveled road… it was not a trip for the weak at heart.
            Because there was no way to get lumber trucks into the mill, the lumber piled up, unsold and it was not long before the paychecks began to bounce, which spelled the death knell for the Rocket Lumber Company of Blue Hole.
            When the winter rains slacked a bit, the cats dozed a bit of a road, then pulled each car out, one by one, from the camp and we left Blue Hole.  But, it has always been a part of my history, and, as you can tell, not a bad part either.
            We spent the summer of 1948 at a mill on Anderson Creek just outside of Boonville.  It was the Jones Mill and there we lived in a surplus US Army mess tent.  It was divided off into four rooms, three for sleeping and the fourth for general living area.  My sisters were with us for this period.  I don’t recall why we left there, but I believe Dad got work as a carpenter in Santa Rosa, our regular home and his regular trade and we returned home.  We never again lived in the valley, but visited there often and hunted near there for many, many years.  I even took my first deer there when I was fourteen years old, but that is another story…

would you reccomend this college. what is the area like. is it a good place for a 19/f from boring-town wisconsin?

4 Questions You May Have About Constructing a Log Cabin Home

When it comes to building your own log cabin home, it can be quite exciting and overwhelming at the same time. There are several things you will want to be prepared for prior to constructing the home. With some research and preparation, you should have no problem properly constructing the home. Here are four questions you may have about building a log cabin.

1. What type of wood should I use?

A common question people have is what type of wood to use. There are many different kinds of wood out there that can and should be considered for your home. Everything from hard woods like mahogany and oak to soft woods like pine and redwood can make it difficult to decide which is best for you. It can be easy to get caught up in trying to find the perfect kind of wood.

What you have to realize is it is better to find the perfect constructer, even if it is yourself. Without a quality constructer, the finest wood can be built incorrectly. While there are many different types of wood that are perfect for log cabins, many times there is a variation of woods chosen based on several factors. Some of these factors include the spanning of walls and floors, insulating factors, and the availability of the wood. So there really is not the perfect kind of wood you should use.

2. Are log cabin homes expensive to heat?

Because of the thermal mass, log cabins are actually extremely cost-effective to heat. Thermal mass refers to the naturally formed air pockets created by the cell structure of a log. Of course there are always going to be specific design features that can make certain homes more expensive to heat than others. There are some other reasons as well such as the thickness of the logs and the contractors you higher. But typically, these homes are relatively inexpensive to heat.

3. How much will it cost me to construct?

One of the biggest worries with people constructing these homes is how much is it going to cost. This is the most asked question by people and unfortunately there is no specific answer to give. There are far too many things that can vary this answer. Some of the factors that will affect the cost of your home include the kind of material you use, the design details, the combinations of specifications, economic conditions, and whether you are working on your own time or hiring someone to build for you.

While it is impossible to give you a straight answer right here, the best thing to do is come up with a plan and get a quote. Once you have determined the kind of material you want and have come up with a design, you will be able to get a much better answer. Research is the key to finding out what to expect.

4. How do I build an inexpensive home?

While nobody wants to build a cheap home that is going to quickly fall apart, it is nice knowing the inexpensive route. If you want to keep your home as inexpensive as possible, build a four corner rectangular log cabin. This will make it much easier to cut the wood and build the design correctly. You can still have a great home with this simple design. Typically it is the design of the home that can vary the cost.

Building a log cabin home is far from a cheap price to pay. What you have to understand is there are things you can do to cut back on the price and build your dream log home. These are just a few of the common questions people have when building a log cabin.

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Redwood National Park Amazes you by the Fishing and Game Hunting you Will Find

Parks are general places where people go to relax. There are many different parks where you can think about relaxing. One place that you might want to think about visiting is that of Redwood National Park. This very interesting park is one where you will find lots of interesting activities that you can participate in. You will need to see what sort of conditions for visitors are found in the park.

Redwood National Park will amaze you by the fishing and game hunting that you can find. You will however need to see about getting the appropriate license for either hunting or fishing. Once you have received this license it is best to know the conditions of hunting which are in place for the continuation of a healthy wildlife population.

For the enthusiastic nature lover Redwood National Park has lots of great nature trails that you can meander in. While you are going around the park it is best if you have a park map with you. This way you can ensure that you will not get lost. The map is a good way to make sure that you don’t miss out on any good park attractions.

You can get the Redwood National Park map from the entrance to the park or you can try downloading it from the internet. One of the other items that you should think about looking at is if the park has accommodations. This can be important for people who like to enjoy their holiday in slow peace. When you are looking into booking accommodations it is best to keep your budget in mind.

Sometimes you will find great camping grounds to stay in at these state parks. While there are definitely camping grounds where you can stay, you will also find different lodgings that will accommodate you for any length of time.

In the search of lodgings you will find that there are lots of interesting places where you can stay. A few of these lodgings will be located near sites of interest. However these lodgings have been constructed so that they don’t detract from the beauty of nature.

You will find lots of activities like hiking, camping, boating and exploring the many nature trails which are found in the Redwood National Park. You will find that there are many different types of wildlife in this national park. These animals are all easily viewable when you look at them along the nature trails.

You can find all of the information that you need about Redwood National park on the internet. You will however need to take your time as there are lots of other national and state parks that you might want to visit.

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1. cabo san lucas (0 flight/hotel for 3 days)

2. road trip from northern california to san diego taking the scenic 101 route

advantages of number one? well it’s mexico! i’ve never been there before.. and i need some rest and relaxation.. i haven’t been on vacation since february

disadvantages? well it’s sorta pricey

advantages of number two? cheaper.. plus i’ve never been to san diego either.. looking forward to just driving on the road to clear my head.. and take in the sights of highway 101.. and highway 1 on my way home

disadvantages? i heard it might rain this weekend =(