Mellody,
Welcome to a great site. I'm a newcomer also, but have learned so much in such a short amount of time.
I was born and raised in Eureka, Calif., and used to travel to Redding in my '58 Vette to do some drag racing at the track in Redding many, many years ago.
Have some friends that still live there.
Was just a bit to hot for me during the summer time.
Hope you enjoy this wonderful place.
Welcome....Welcome
Lynne