Moon to Glow Red on Wednesday Night in Total Lunar Eclipse

WOW!! This was great Shirley, Joel, and I were able to enjoy this event together out here under the wide open California skies.

Joe

Courtesy of BCN (BreakingChristianNews.com)

Aimee Herd (February 20, 2008)

This will be the last total lunar eclipse until the year 2010.

For those in Earth's Western Hemisphere, Wednesday night should provide an interesting light show, as a total eclipse of the moon will be visible—weather permitting of course.

According to astronomers, the lunar eclipse is caused by the direct alignment of the Sun, Earth and Moon. The Earth's atmosphere deflects residual light, most of which is in the red part of the spectrum, causing the moon to have a reddish, or copper hue. (Photo: AFP)

Wednesday's lunar eclipse will be seen as "total" by those who are east of the Rocky Mountains in North America, Central America, Western Europe and Western Africa, with the "zenith of totality" near French Guiana. The eclipse will last from 0301 GMT to 0351 GMT, but can be seen partially before and after that time.

In addition, during the eclipse, the moon will be surrounded by the star Regulus (also known as the "king" star) and the planet Saturn.

This will be the last total lunar eclipse until the year 2010. To watch an informative video about the celestial phenomenon, CLICK HERE.

Source: AFP Staff – Breitbart.com

Olive Farmer Obituary - Red Bluff Daily News (Mom & Grandma)

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Olive Farmer, 80, a resident of Red Bluff, died Friday, January 18, 2008 in Redding, CA. Olive was born August 13, 1927 in Meridian, CA to Richard S. Simmons and Jesse Merkley Simmons. She attended grammar school in Gridley, CA and Gridley Union High School. She married ZA Farmer on January 26, 1946 in Gridley, CA and would have celebrated their 62nd anniversary this coming Saturday. Olive was, first and foremost, a Christian wife and mother - a joyful homemaker. Though she was sometimes employed outside her home, her priority was her family. She always had a listening ear and a nurturing heart, which spilled over in caring for nieces, nephews, grandchildren and friends. She was known for her compassion for the poor and needy and would never refuse "a cup of cold water" to a stranger, often opening her home to those in need. In past years, Olive used her creative abilities as a wedding planner for her daughters, other family members and friends, fashioning everything from bouquets to bridal veils, as well as catering food for receptions. Other creative skills included sewing, painting and writing poetry and creating "sets" and costumes for dramatic presentations. Although Olive lived most of her life in this area, she also lived in Virginia and Colorado when her husband's job transferred them there. She loved to travel. She and her husband toured the nation many times, and for their 40th wedding anniversary their children gave them a trip to Europe to visit two of their daughters. Of all the countries visited, Olive considered Holland the most delightful. Olive was known for her sense of humor and quick wit, and loved laughter. She was a "people person" and it was her utmost desire that she would reflect her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ to all she met. Survivors include her husband ZA Farmer of Red Bluff, daughter, Linda Kelly of Red Bluff, son Zane Farmer of Arkansas, daughters, Peggy and husband Randy Lewis of Red Bluff, Shirley and husband Joseph Cuda of Red Bluff and Dawn Vincent of Red Bluff, 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters, 2 brothers and their wives, and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 23 and again Thursday, January 24, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at Bethel Assembly of God Church, at 625 Luther Road. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Bethel Assembly of God Church. Red Bluff Simple Cremations and Burial Service is handling arrangements. 527-1732.
Published in the Daily News on 1/23/2008.
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Olive Farmer -- A Prayer Warrior for 3/4 of a Century is Now Dancing with Jesus

With love and admiration for a woman of God who never stopped interceding for her grandchildren, children, husband, extended family, relatives, friends, neighbors, town, state, nation, and the world. She has left a legacy of prayer and compassion that is clearly seen in her children. Olive will be greatly missed by us all!

From your daughter Shirley, you grandson Joel, and your Son-in-law Joe

Turtle Bay Park Along the Sacramento River

Spent Sunday afternoon at the Turtle Bay Trail head park. We brought fried chicken and had a little picnic on the grassy shore. Once we opened the chicken the "meat-bees" were all over it (and there were a lot that just appeared out of nowhere). Somehow we survived that and enjoyed the afternoon. Joel playing in the Sacramento River and finding various "treasures. Shirl reading some books. I fell asleep on the plush grass for about 20 minutes then watched Joel splash around in the water. There were also men out in the river Fly-Fishing -- hoping to catch the big one! All-in-all it was a wonderful afternoon.

Bratwursts for Lunch

Shirley cooking Bratwursts for lunch over the fire in the front yard with her Dad, Z. A. -- all of us enjoyed them very much!

Inside "The Palace" of Duchess and some of her first batch of kittens (which by now are cats)

Boots, Sammy, Baby, and Duchess!

Tubing at Whiskeytown Lake

Eddy took us out on his boat at an extended family day of picnicking and boating. Joel and Jesse were on the tube while Riley and Micah were with her Dad as he drove the boat. I (Joe) took the photos with Joel's phone camera (because we forgot our regular camera). Had a lot of fun, especially the great spill for Joel and Jesse as they hit one of the big wakes.