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Pete Surfs
hahahhaha...exactly. they "demand" new socks. aren't they wearing them? well, didn't wear them for two days to test a theory. it was something where i didn't realize i hadn't done laundry, put them on thinking it was no big deal, was gone the entire day, and...the rest is history.— August 15, 2008 10:21 a.m.
Pete Surfs
I gotta call BS on Jay, though, for saying the sock stunk. I know, for a fact, that these guys have people (often times at the venues, as I heard a House of Blues employee saying regarding Ted Nugent recently)...they do their laundry daily. So, his socks wouldn't be nasty. You have to wear socks for two straight days, before they start smelling funky. And, he came out on stage, probably with fresh socks. But, it makes for a funnier story, that's fer sure.— August 15, 2008 1:54 a.m.
Do Religious Folks Get the SHAFT?
Yeah...Americans get crazy body modifications. But seriously...I hate when people try to act like Americans are so crazy. They point to one guy chopping up his wife like that is Americans. Think about it. Let's just say, in the history of the world, there is one nutjob, for every thousand folks (by nutjob, I mean someone that would chop you up and store you in the freezer). Well, with the population growing and growing, that means more nutjobs. You read about them, and think...Wow, America is filled with crazies. I believe Jack the Ripper was in England. And, he was one of the first serial killers.— August 15, 2008 1:19 a.m.
Pete Surfs
That's funny about the sock. I had free tickets to see Peter Gabriel, I believe at the Sports Arena, a few years back. But, I chose to pay to see Glen Tilbrook (Squeeze) at the Casbah instead. I was glad I did. An amazing show for the 50 fans in attendance. At one point, he got us all to go outside, in the middle of Kettner, and sing along to a song (maybe Pulling Muscles From a Shell, I can't remember).— August 13, 2008 11:17 p.m.
Beach Booze Banter
countryman, thanks for the kind words on the story. I don't drink on the beach, and I'm against a booze ban. It's another example of having a law because of a few idiots. Sure, I understand that the police have a tough job, and when there are a lot of drunks, it might be hard to handle. But you know what? You can't then start passing laws that change how everyone else does things. If this is the case, much like the cell phone while driving law...I'm sure the cops and DMV will release stats that say less accidents have happened now because of it. I'm sure the cops will say less fighting at the beach, public drunkness, etc etc etc. Okay, fine. Well, let's start having laws where cars can't have stereos in them. Here's why. When you drive, you are often distracted by putting a CD in the stereo. No different then the cell phone. Or, in a beach parking lot....maybe you'll have your stereo too loud. Someone tells you to turn it down. Maybe someone comes by and says the music you're listening to sucks. You say something back. And, a fight breaks out. So...to solve both problems, how about we take stereos out of the cars. All the idiots that love these types of laws, can stick with their stupid "you're in a car to drive, not listen to the stereo" the way they did with the cell phone thing. Before you know it, nobody will be allowed to do anything in public, because it could start a fight. Which, if I remember right, is why this beach booze thing happened. Maybe holding your girlfriends hand while walking on the beach, can cause someone to say something. Pass a law. No handholding. Where does it end? As much as I loved smoking cigars, I have no problem not being allowed to smoke them on the beach or in a park. Because, I understand people don't care for the smell. With alcohol, it is different. And, there were already laws on the books for littering, or being drunk in public, etc.— August 13, 2008 11:11 p.m.
Dear Abby
ponzi...i guess it's more the fact that I just don't see clotheslines anymore. as a kid, i remember being in my parents car, and looking out the window, and so many houses had them. now, i just never see them. speaking of clotheslines...everyone go out and see the documentary MAN ON WIRE. it is the most amazing story ever. you'll love this film.— August 13, 2008 11:04 p.m.
Do Religious Folks Get the SHAFT?
Well anti..the Levi on his shirt may have been because it was a Levi Strauss shirt, and you just ASSumed it was his name. You're wrong about primitive cultures. Watch some of those shows on Discovery. A few months back, I saw some tribe where the guy killed his first wife. And, they like, have big huge bamboo things in their chins. Not very practical, if ya ask me.— August 13, 2008 1:37 a.m.
Car Repairs for a PT Cruiser
Well anti...I have owned about 3 Ford Mustangs over the years. But, I don't think you know what the Jaguar XKE looks like. It's an oldie. A classic. Jay Leno has one just like mine. Same year, same color. In a lot better shape, though.— August 13, 2008 1:34 a.m.
Rebecca's Coffee House
I used to always go to this place when M-Theory Records used to be across the street. I hardly ever go there now. I love their pastries, but their sandwiches are also great. And a good value, too. A few times, they've messed up my sandwich order. On one occasion, they never even made the bagel sandwich I ordered, as my friends got their food, I just sat there. But, they made it up to us by bringing cookies and brownies. That was cool with us. It's got a huge dining room area, so the geeks that want to sit their working on their laptops can do that. And, if you're going to go across the street to do some drinking at the popular Whistle Stop, this is the place to go to fill your belly first.— August 11, 2008 11:54 p.m.
Pizza Port
I like the pizza here, but geez, this place is so overrated. Everyone I know that lives in the Encinitas/Solana Beach area, always want to go here. It's good, but enough already! I think they brew their own beers, too. I'm not a drinker, so I'm not positive on that.— August 11, 2008 11:51 p.m.