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The trees had to go
I have to say that this is a disappointing piece of journalism. The event that happened on February 9 was that a citizen had to step under the tree that was being cut to stop what was happening. This managed to stall the killing for about 5 hours in hopes that some of the many powers at the city would step in as they were all being contacted. Sadly, no one stepped forward. The city's alleged "arborist" declared the trees an imminent danger and refused to postpone the killing until the matter could be reviewed further. Imminent danger? The weather was perfect since the January 31 storm and the long range forecast showed our first storm of any kind will not happen until the second week of March. These were historic trees and every effort should have been made to save them. One look at the downed trunks showed the trees were perfectly healthy. Every news story I've seen just bought the City's explanation without question. The real story is that the city has wanted these trees gone for years and they are picking them off one by one. This action was illegal and completely underhanded, designed to kill the trees before anyone could do anything. My guess is they took this tack because we managed to save the last one they wanted down on Long Branch by proving they were wrong.— February 16, 2016 4:03 p.m.
Pt. Loma activists skeptical of methane gas
I would like to comment on what the current members of the Peninsula Planning Board said about Jim Gilhooley. I was the Chair of the Board when this was being discussed. I know Jim and he is not a crackpot and he does not object to everything. He has two issues he has focused on since I've known him, the fuel tank construction on the submarine base and the methane gas project. Jim is intelligent, experienced, and informed. He has no personal agenda regarding these projects. He genuinely cares about the effects of these projects on Pt. Loma. The current members of the Peninsula Community Planning Board don't have, collectively, one hundredth of the intelligence and committment that Jim Gilhooley does. The comments the current Board members offered about Jim illustrate their level of intelligent discussion. I urge everyone to listen to Jim and don't be fooled by the crew that is currently sitting on the PCPB.— June 16, 2009 2:14 p.m.
Pretty in PB
That was an interesting piece and it is a story I've witnessed again and again in my years here. Newcomer arrives out of shape and out of fashion. They sink or swim. You benefited from being here because of the healthy life-style that surrounded you. Regardless of how superficial it all seems, the striving for beauty and perfection, as you put it, often takes major changes in lifestyle that are very healthy, working out, not drinking much or smoking at all, better diet. Not all of us take San Diego for granted and we're not overdosed on perfection. If you look past the superficial, you soon see we have a good idea of how to live here and it doesn't include fried food, cigarettes, or drinking during every activity. Not for all of us anyway. Congratulations for taking what was the best we have here and rejecting the worst.— August 25, 2008 12:54 p.m.
Unforgettable: American Icarus
I want to second that, it was an excellent piece and I was looking forward to the next installment. Very well written. Haven't read the second piece yet, but I plan to do so today. Fascinating that a guy like that isn't known by the public today. Lindbergh flew across an ocean and he is the best remembered but the exploits you described Beachey doing make Lindy look tame.— August 25, 2008 12:36 p.m.
Highwayman Running on Empty
I had to comment on this. I met the Highwayman some years ago when I needed some snow chains built for my minivan, another of his talents. I went to his home in El Cajon with my wife and had a thoroughly enjoyable visit. When he learned we were heading for Big Bear while our home was being treated for termites, he asked if we had any snow toys for the kids. I said I planned to pick some up and he went back in his garage and came back with some snow shields and a sled and said, "Here, take these. Just bring them back when you're done." No paperwork, no rental fee, nothing. I am basically a cynical type, but this guy was the real deal and I left smiling with a crack in my cynicism. I wish I could be his angel but I don't have the money. I hope someone does help, because just meeting the guy raises your spirits.— July 21, 2008 12:48 p.m.