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All Shook Up
I used to say, I would grab some photo albums. Then a few years ago, I went on this collage kick and my photos are all on my walls. Different shapes & sizes & one is a 4 foot long piece of plywood (My life in pictures!). I'm just not sure, things have become less important. If I could find my good health from about 8 years ago, I would definitely take that!!!! Right now, I think I'd just grab my purse, keys, jacket & cane. Thanks for your feedback MsGrant.— June 16, 2010 4:01 p.m.
Padres's Attendance Was Better When Losing at Qualcomm
I just posted a blog about the Season Ticket pre-Renewal notice letter we received recently. They want us to pay starting in August, BEFORE the end of the season. This will not endear fans to a management team that does not have the right attitude for the San Diego market. This is a good team. One problem is that last year was so BAD that people stayed away in droves. Management did nothing except to bring in more AAA players. Many thought the team should have been charging AAA prices. Season ticket sales are down. Go to a game and look around. I kinda have to laugh about the elitist Toyota Terrace. It is devoid of people this year. It was a bad idea, gone wrong! 13 out of 33 home games had attendance below 20,000. It is WAY too expensive for this market. San Diego may be a big city but it is not one of big salaries. With the VERY high cost of living, a baseball would be a luxury most families cannot afford.— June 14, 2010 3:15 p.m.
Oh where oh where can he/she be?
Thank you all for the updates. I know I hadn't posted much (some yucky medical issues). But I think I am back for awhile. SDaniels, I think you are right about Pete. He once said I should be dead. For some reason it did not offend me and I realized I had read enough to know he was just angry all the time!! I am also doing some blogging on VOSD.— June 7, 2010 11:24 a.m.
Still No Answers
The last paragraph of my above comment fails to give any reason to write to Faulconer or Sanders! I want a permanent homeless shelter, an end to the "Critical Mass" mess, stress the importance of using public transportation, and better communication from our elected officials. You might say I'm a dreamer.— February 18, 2010 8:35 a.m.
Still No Answers
nan, It is not feasible (especially since our City & State are broke) to change downtown to make it safe for bicyclists OR pedestrians. I've been to Portland & to many other cities that have very good publc transportation & access. Currently, MTS is changing bus schedules & eliminating several routes, due to a budget deficit. So, now people will be back in their cars, resulting in increased smog, traffic delays & Headaches. I am hoping that everyone who reads this will send e-mails to their City Council Rep. Mine is: [email protected] Send a copy to our Mayor: [email protected] Thanks for reading— February 18, 2010 8:23 a.m.
Still No Answers
Hi SDaniels, I have been caught in a traffic stop by SDPD, allowing Critical Mass bikers through to turn right from Park, at the McDonalds. We (I was a passenger in a friend's car) were held there for quite some time while riders went past, many of them pounding the car as they passed. They were also cutting through McDonalds. When we finally were allowed to go, by police direction, we had to drive through McDonalds & I noticed there were many cars "stuck" in that parking lot. The bikers continued on, while we turned on 10th. It was a delay of at least 20 minutes. The following month, I heard a bunch of people whooping & hollering. I went out and there was a large group of bicyclists going south on 9th, directed to do so by SDPD on Broadway. 9th is one-way, going north. A car turned from F onto 9th and had to sit there because the street was crowded by bikers. There are more stories like this and I think the City needs to stop it. I do agree that the downtown area is not conducive to bycycling & I see them riding on the sidewalks all the time. I have been trying to get people out of their cars for many years. It is a California thing! Whatever the purpose of Critical Mass, they have succeeded in making people dislike bycyclists more than ever. MsGrant, I participated in many walks for charity when I was able. Bycycling is the same concept. The difference is, cars can & do run bicyclists off the road, whereas they won't drive into a group of people walking. Usually, the charity ride participants have a special Tshirt or a bib. That 'should' keep drivers out of the way. PistilPete is from Chicago???? You'll have to let me know what you think of Wolffys. Thanks for reading— February 16, 2010 7:17 a.m.
It's All About The Money!
It is all about the money. Like ignoring the longstanding problem of homelessness in our fair City, while continuing to discuss a possible downtown football stadium, a brand new City Hall, and more empty condo buildings. When I moved to San Diego, I asked myself, why am I moving to a City that just elected a convicted felon (Roger Hedgecock)! Right now we have a Do Nothing City Council, ignoring problems and putting bandaids on great big open wounds.— February 11, 2010 9:04 a.m.
The SUPREMES
OK guys, I have read the decision & understand most of it. I took one side of the debate and you jumped in on the other. I like to be contrary, it gets more response! Cuddlefish, you are the exception, which is exactly my point. You read. You pay attention. But, you are one person & not like many others. Take your own, unscientific, poll and see how many people are as knowledgeable as you. Use that Wisdom! maninthemirror, good to hear from you. As for Congress not representing the people, I vote & I hope that others do the same (election turn outs are abysmal). I disagree with you on the letter writing, e-mail, etc. I do think they help. Congressional leaders cannot talk to everyone. PistolPete, not sure what you are "toasting" but a beer sounds good! Thanks for reading— February 11, 2010 8:45 a.m.
The SUPREMES
PERFECT The point is to get people talking. I wrote this because I took a small, 'people on the street', survey and discovered that 100% of people I spoke to (including a few attorneys) did not even know about the Supreme Court decision. Some of them agree with you two! Add that to your egos! Some of them could not name their Congressional representatives. You see how this is going. I am an avid defender of Freedom of Speech, which is one reason I write, because I can. And I actually do so without any help from MoveOn!! I want people to wake up. US citizens (borne out by election numbers) have become complacent. Again, thanks for reading.— February 9, 2010 6:02 p.m.
CCDC and other disappointments
All right, enough. I did not think I would engender 'punching bag' status. PP & CF, You seem to skim over the part where I say I love living downtown. I was here long before the tall buildings, rooftop bars, etc. I also have occasion to actually go to those places. I definitely am aging, as we all are, and I am not the least bit senile. Just set in my ways. MsGrant, NIMBY is a very common reaction. So, picture this: a LOT of strangers decide to move into your backyard, just to get some sleep every night. There are arguments, fights, a broken window in your "house". You really cannot do anything about it and a bad experience colors your feelings. Homelessness is an issue across the nation. I do not have the answers. It is a very difficult, many sided problem. PP, I plan to be around for a long time yet.— February 3, 2010 12:51 p.m.