Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Promising Signs At The Festival Of Arts

Laguna Beach: Festival of ArtsSomething we all like to see - our work selling. Went over to the Festival this morning and saw many of those little red dots that say SOLD! This is only the third day and already sales look promising. One artist (Actually two that work together.) has sold 8 pieces. Sure hope it continues.

More Stinking Rules!

Laguna Beach: Heisler’s Rockpile ParkMore new rules. No smoking in Heisler Park (Good!) and a curfew at the beaches in North Laguna (No! No! No!) Doesn't the council have better ways to spend their time? Like making sure we have a balanced budget. I guess not.

Rules! All Those Stinking Rules!

Laguna Beach: BoardwalkLate-night carousing in coves near homes is target of Boyd proposal to ban people at sites from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Sounds like a rich people rule. They build giant, ugly buildings on cliffs above the beach then construct terraces and walkways to the beach that destroy the natural appearance of the area. Fight to keep out lifeguard towers. And now they want to limit your time at the beach. I especially dislike the 6 AM limit. Many people, like myself, get up early to walk the beach and to have a bunch of lazy snobs tell me I have to wait until 6 AM because I will disturb them is non-sense. We have more important problems to solve.

Proposal to set a curfew for beaches in North Laguna that are bordered by residential uses in order to provide relief from anti-social behavior
Mayor Boyd I have one question for you. What is anti-social behavior? Me I consider smokers to be anti-social. Do you?

Water Temp: 58

Tides:
02:22 AM Full Moon
04:33 AM -0.63 feet Low Tide
2005:47 AM Sunrise
11:03 AM 3.70 feet High Tide
03:29 PM 2.33 feet Low Tide
08:04 PM Sunset
09:45 PM 5.96 feet High Tide

Monday, July 06, 2009

The Weekend Is Over But It Doesn't End Until September -- I Hope

Laguna Beach: Main Beach Viewed From Heisler ParkWater Temp: 56

Tides:
04:04 AM -0.65 feet Low Tide
05:47 AM Sunrise
10:36 AM 3.63 feet High Tide
02:55 PM 2.41 feet Low Tide
08:05 PM Sunset
09:12 PM 6.00 feet High Tide

Sunday, July 05, 2009

The Weekend Isn't Over Yet

Laguna Beach: Twilight ZoneYou're thinking the 4th has come and gone and now you want some peace and quite. Never happen. It's only Sunday. Rowdy is just begining. The first day of the Art Festival is today. So now all three canyon art festivals are open. And going to the beach is still the cheapest way to entertain the kids. Maybe we need a trip to Vegas. I hear it's really quiet over there.

Water Temp: 55

Tides:
03:32 AM -0.59 feet Low Tide
05:46 AM Sunrise
10:08 AM 3.56 feet High Tide
02:21 PM 2.49 feet Low Tide
08:05 PM Sunset
08:39 PM 5.97 feet High Tide

Saturday, July 04, 2009

Rockets Red Glare

Laguna Beach: July 4th FireworksThat's all folks until next year. Oh wait there isn't any fireworks next year or maybe ever.

Clear Skies, Cool Temperatures, Monster Crowds -- It's The 4th!

Laguna Beach: July 4th EarlyIt will be a perfect weather day for the 4th. Should be large crowds today.

It's early and the crowds haven't really shown up yet. The photo was taken at 8:30 AM but at 10 AM the crowds still hadn't arrived. They will arrive like the Swallows to Capistrano. I guarantee!

You get here after 1 PM and you will have a hard time getting a parking space. For sure.

Independence Day. If You Say So.

Laguna Beach: The FireworksWater Temp: 59

Tides:
02:58 AM -0.45 feet Low Tide
05:46 AM Sunrise
09:36 AM 3.45 feet High Tide
01:43 PM 2.54 feet Low Tide
08:04 PM 5.89 feet High Tide
08:05 PM Sunset

Friday, July 03, 2009

Will The 4th Be Fun For You?

Laguna Beach: Main BeachHigh tide warning. High tide will be at 8 PM tomorrow and it will be high -- 5.79 feet. Sunset is also at 8 PM. Last year I almost lost my camera because I wasn't paying attention to the surf which was at high tide.

Fly-over by four Marine AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters is scheduled for 7:07 PM in Laguna Beach. So be prepared. They will be flying south starting in Huntington Beach. Recommend you check the OC Registor article for possible time changes.

Fireworks will start at 9 PM. Sections of Heisler Park around Rockpile Beach will be closed at 5 PM.

No local bus service Saturday and Sunday. The free trolly service will close at 5 PM on Saturday.

If you know of any events planned for the 4th send me an e-mail, or add a comment, and I will update this posting.

Water Temp: 57

Tides:
02:20 AM -0.20 feet Low Tide
05:45 AM Sunrise
08:56 AM 3.31 feet High Tide
12:59 PM 2.51 feet Low Tide
07:26 PM 5.79 feet High Tide
08:05 PM Sunset

Thursday, July 02, 2009

Get Your Supplies Today Before The Crowds Show Up

Laguna Beach: Morning LightIn the summer, like right now, I plan way ahead if I want to make a trip out through the canyon and back. The long line of vehicles trying to get into Laguna can be mean group. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is stay at home days. Food is stocked up during the week. Ralphs is way to crowded and much to small to even attempt during the weekend and getting to the other stores can be a pain. Me I'm a stay at home kind of guy.

Water Temp: 66

Tides:
01:34 AM 0.18 feet Low Tide
05:45 AM Sunrise
08:00 AM 3.13 feet High Tide
12:07 PM 2.36 feet Low Tide
06:46 PM 5.67 feet High Tide
08:05 PM Sunset

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

It's July That Means June Gloom Is Really Over

Laguna Beach: Public Beach AccessWater Temp: 65

Tides:
05:45 AM Sunrise
06:38 AM 3.00 feet High Tide
11:09 AM 2.07 feet Low Tide
06:01 PM 5.51 feet High Tide
08:05 PM Sunset
01:34 AM 0.18 feet Low Tide (Thu)