There’s an old adage in the lab that the most profound scientific discoveries never begin with someone shouting “EUREKA!” Usually they start with the someone saying "now that's odd…"
Eureka is Greek for “I have found it!”
So this weekend the “it” I’m off to find is Redwood National Park. The Beloved had some business near Eureka (actually in Arcata) at Humboldt State University and so I’m heading up today to join her for a quick little getaway weekend of NorCal coast and forest.
Have a great weekend!
Stevil 
"now that's odd" LOL! Have a great visit and take some good photos.
I'm grinning….Now thats odd gets said a lot more than Eureka for sure!
Have a nice weekend.
Woo hoo! Have fun!
My brother-in-law lives near Phillipsville. I hope the fires are under control by now. We were up there visiting in 2001,
No one who works for Dubya says it.
Enjoy!
We were in both Eureka and Arcata last summer on our coastal drive. Have you seen the redwoods before? They're indescribable. Also check out the Victorian architecture (Carlson House et al) in Eureka. There are some shops down by the water (at least it's by water if I'm remembering properly) that are neat too. I'm excited for you! Have a good time!
Sounds like a great outing! Have fun!
Have fun – I bet it is beautiful up there!
bet it's gorgeous up there right now! have fun! :)
Safe traveling! I promise to try to catch up on Scrabulous!
Dr. Who said that "Eureka!" was Greek for "This bath is too hot!" And he's been a scientist longer than you, so…
My in laws live in Arcata! It's so beautiful up there. I don't know if you will get this message before you come home – but if you do – try to eat at the Samoa Cook House in Arcata – it's out on the peninsula, any local can tell you how to get there I'm sure. It's AMAZING food.
Sweet! I hope there are pics in my future….
oooh. the grandest of grand trees. wave hello for me!
oh. and guess what the bottom ad is for right now? Sci-fi's "Eureka". :D
Mello — our hotel was just a couple of blocks from the Carson house — it was the first thing we walked over to see after we checked in…. and we walked all over the little downtown/waterfront while picking a place for dinner… :) Great minds! :D
Zak — there was a lot of smoke in the sky (not close to the ground where we were so you couldn't smell it…) they're going to have a long summer.
A comment!!! Has Dr Who been a scientist longer than Batman?
Visit Fort Ross on the Sonoma coast if you can.
e-dot-e — you know, we actually weren't in Arcata itslef that much — but we both said we want to go back because we liked it so much — so now we have a jump on where to go! :)
e*c — I'll even gave 'em a hug… ;)