COMMENT 307431P
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Legen-dairy Results |
2012-08-11 11:21 PM |
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How organic is organic milk when Vitamin D is added to it?
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COMMENT 307430P
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 10:55 PM |
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I wish I had a clue as to what everyone is talking about.
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COMMENT 307429P
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 10:48 PM |
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....and the guy wore his surfboard disguise.
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COMMENT 307428P
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A gas station clerk at the Turnpike... |
2012-08-11 10:31 PM |
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Actually, they aren't "fat". Everyone knows how video magically adds poundage!
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COMMENT 307427P
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 10:25 PM |
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This probably wouldn't have happened if the ladies had their bows n' arrows handy......
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COMMENT 307426P
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Verizon Service |
2012-08-11 10:19 PM |
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Not that I've experienced yet.
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COMMENT 307425P
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TV Signal |
2012-08-11 10:16 PM |
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Subby, the 70's called, they want their antennae back.
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COMMENT 307424P
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Dog Groomer |
2012-08-11 10:10 PM |
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Colleen's on upper State St. Groomed my Border Collie/Aussie until he passed at 19 happy years of age.
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COMMENT 307423P
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 10:04 PM |
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Great memories. I loved walking by the linen store. Mr. Blatsos was always sitting outside. I always felt like I was walking through a courtyard in Italy or Spain.
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COMMENT 307422P
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 09:53 PM |
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The candy shop! It was along the corridor from the El Paseo Restaurant going towards Anacapa St. I used to go in there all the time. The nicest lady ran it.
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COMMENT 307421P
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Neighborhood Bakery |
2012-08-11 09:39 PM |
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861 and ALL - does anyone remember the Presidio Cafe next to the Main Post Office? It was there in that great courtyard for about ten years. I knew the owners - wonderful couple - always there - he in the kitchen and she as the "hostess". They had the best quiche I've ever had in my life. I worked downtown and used to go there once a week for lunch. The owner kicked them out - even though they were willing to pay more rent! The owner wanted to put in his own restaurant. Well the new restaurant lasted two or three months. It's called Karma. Good luck C'est Cheese..... But the really sad part is that I go to Our Daily Bread all the time as I am downtown often. I'll probably never go to de la Vina St. :o(
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COMMENT 307420
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TV Signal |
2012-08-11 09:24 PM |
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Me too ~ I don't know what we can do about it. Don't miss it much really. Enjoying PBS stations though. Anyone else know what is up or what to do about it?
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SPARKEY
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Dog-gone Fun |
2012-08-11 09:17 PM |
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To Tracy and all others who disagree with the one day that cyclists take over the road: During my young teen years in North Idaho riding my bicycle in snow, ice, and heat I experienced motorists yelling and screaming at me while I hovered around the 3" of "bicycle lane" I thought was mine, motorists aimed their cars at me, and several times side view mirrors came within millimeters of hitting my head. I was forced to ride because my father was too busy drinking himself to death to take me anywhere. Here in SB I've seen the same mentality that I saw up North. And my home town of Santa Barbara is supposed to be more "progressive" than the rest. Give it a break, more importantly, give cyclists a little room and a little respect. Unfortunately they are banned from the sidewalk which I personally disagree with considering the lack of a bicycle lane on Mission St. among many others. For some it is their only mode of transportation, for others, it is the only way they can get a lower body aerobic workout to keep healthy and therefore less of a burden on our healthcare system.
One day I too will join in taking over the road for that day. By the way, that dog is adorable and the next dog I get will be able to ride like that.
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COMMENT 307418P
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Meet India |
2012-08-11 09:10 PM |
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Tuxedo kitty love! India is a very handsome boy! Echo is pretty too!
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COMMENT 307417P
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Meet Tessie |
2012-08-11 09:06 PM |
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Such a loving description of your best girl! Tessie is lucky to have you and you are obviously lucky to have her! Enjoy her birthday!
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COMMENT 307416P
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A gas station clerk at the Turnpike... |
2012-08-11 09:02 PM |
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Fat Bigotry is still Bigotry. It is not OK to be a hater on someone just because they don't LOOK the way you think they should look. None of these comments had anything to do with the crime that was committed. A man went into the station store to rob the store. The clerk fought back. The owner was able to help the police collar the man due to his high resolution surveillance cameras. Period. Fat or not fat, the guy committed a crime. We are all individuals. You will meet people from all walks of life and they come in all colors, shapes, sizes, backgrounds etc. Stop compartmentalizing people based on arbitrary things like body size. Enjoy the diversity this world has to offer.
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COMMENT 307415P
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 08:56 PM |
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Perverts like this give the male gender an undeserved bad rap.
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COMMENT 307414
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UFO Sighting? |
2012-08-11 08:52 PM |
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My boyfriend and I saw the moving lights as well. Silent and oh so beautiful. Fascinating!
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COMMENT 307413
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A gas station clerk at the Turnpike... |
2012-08-11 08:51 PM |
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@186P Thank you so much for your observations on fat people fighting. I think what you wrote is one of the funniest things I have read in a long while. It made watching the video a much better experience. Honest. "Sucking wind." I am still laughing.
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BULLSEYEB
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Film Crew |
2012-08-11 08:50 PM |
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REXOFSB for the win! lol
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SHOREBIRD
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On the Couch |
2012-08-11 08:50 PM |
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Tell her to sell the couch on Craig's list.
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COMMENT 307410P
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On the Couch |
2012-08-11 08:49 PM |
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I find it interesting that the buyer didn't immediately contact the seller and ask for her money back but waited until the seller contacted her.
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COMMENT 307409
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Done Deal |
2012-08-11 08:39 PM |
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The Cinema Twin died due to the cost of updates that would have included costly ADA modifications and far costlier seismic retrofits on top of the cost of "redecorating". SB Dodge was one of the "low volume" Chrysler dealerships mandated for closure by the White House and Congress as part of the bailout/reorganization process. A real shame, as this was a small but profitable operation and a lot of local consumers got stung pretty badly having to drive a 100 mile round trip now to get to a dealer that services their make and has a decent reputation. Some big bucks lost on tow trucks and rental cars! The SB city council at one time tried to herd most of the car dealerships in the city to this area but protests (including a few death threats as I recall) finally caused them to reconsider.
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COMMENT 307408
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Verizon Service |
2012-08-11 08:31 PM |
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I have called Verizon many times and found them completely non responsive. I deal with Cox, DirecTV, and ATT without major problems. It is possible to reach a human at those three companies. Verizon is terrible for service.
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COMMENT 307407
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 08:29 PM |
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I know what the not-a-word word means. But made up words have no place in what is supposed to be an educated discussion. Or can we start talking about "strategery" again?
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COMMENT 307406
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Owl Friend |
2012-08-11 08:11 PM |
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It may be sick or injured. They wouldn't normally allow people or dogs that close. The wing position could indicate emaciation.
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COMMENT 307405
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 08:07 PM |
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Absolutely darling!!!!
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COMMENT 307404
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Hot Hot Summer |
2012-08-11 08:07 PM |
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No, no, no. Someone could get hurt.
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COMMENT 307403
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Dog-gone Fun |
2012-08-11 08:00 PM |
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Bike lane anyone????
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COMMENT 307402
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Verizon Service |
2012-08-11 07:47 PM |
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Constructive? Cooperative? What planet do you live on... Oh yeah, planet edhat. Your question is poorly worded, but I assume you are getting less bandwidth for more money. The answer is to call, ask for retentions and promise to cancel unless your rate is lowered.
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COMMENT 307400
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UFO Sighting? |
2012-08-11 07:39 PM |
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Unidentified Submersible Objects (USO's) have regularly been visiting the Channel Islands since 1937.
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COMMENT 307399
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On the Couch |
2012-08-11 07:36 PM |
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It's business. She purchased it. The couch is hers.
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COMMENT 307398
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Verizon Service |
2012-08-11 07:29 PM |
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I have verizon for my cell, home phone & internet and have had no problems... downtown below the mesa
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COMMENT 307397
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On the Couch |
2012-08-11 07:24 PM |
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Are these things real?
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COMMENT 307396
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Owl Friend |
2012-08-11 07:22 PM |
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Long-eared owls have unmistakably LONG "ears" (feathers on head). This is a Great-horned owl. And as a dog owner and dog walker/hiker, I must express my dismay at you allowing your dog to be so close to this wild creature. I know some people will think it's "cute," but you really shouldn't let any dog near wild animals. It's just not good dog ownership. Leave the wildlife alone.
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COMMENT 307395
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SB Foresters |
2012-08-11 07:21 PM |
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THEY WON!!! 6-2!!!!! Congrats guys!!!
MVP is Zak Fish
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COMMENT 307394
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 07:16 PM |
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Becky for the WIN
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COMMENT 307393
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 07:15 PM |
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Cute for a girl. This looks safe to me. Find a real problem to work on.
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COMMENT 307392
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Ohh the Olympics |
2012-08-11 07:14 PM |
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I hate TV. I don't watch an hour a week. It's been this way for about 10 years. Well, I love watching the Olympics. I wish they would start at 6 p.m. but I am finding things to do until 8 p.m. when night coverage starts. I know the results and I still watch it. If major networks want viewers like me, offer something of interest. I don't want fake boobs; I want women track stars, and volleyball players, and big shouldered swimmers. I want men who swim, and dive, and run, and jump. They don't need to be pretty or handsome. They just need to be competitive. I too dread Sunday when it is all over. Thank you athletes of the world for providing such interesting and basically wholesome competition. It certainly beats American politics, reality crap, and over hyped Monday night football.
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COMMENT 307391P
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 07:10 PM |
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5249 Foxen Cnyn Rd. Detail Information
6:27 PM 12 [42] B3-004B RDWY CLR
5:54 PM 11 [38] SAVANNAH - KION/KCOY - 831-757-6397, WOULD LIKE WATCH COMMANDER TO CALL RE TC WHEN AVAIL
5:25 PM 10 [32] B3-004B SBSO LANDING AIRSHIP - WILL HAVE RD SHUT DOWN
5:24 PM 9 [29] B3-004B SB LNS BLKD - REQ 3-R1 TO RESPOND FOR 1184 IF AVAIL // 3-R1 COPIES
5:24 PM 8 [30] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 SMITTYS TOWING BUELLTON 805-683-4362
5:23 PM 7 [28] B3-042B ROLL 1185
5:15 PM 6 [26] MALE W/ HEAD INJ XRAY TRAPPED BUT TALKING
5:12 PM 5 [23] [Appended, 17:13:09] ABOUT 30 SUBJ''S IN RDWY ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE VEH / ATTEMPTING TO GET SOMEONE OO VEH
5:10 PM 4 [18] 1125
5:09 PM 3 [14] SOLO VEH
5:08 PM 2 [11] [Appended, 17:09:15] 2 SUBJS WERE IN VEH - X PASS PINNED W/HEAD BTWN VEH AND THE PAVEMENT
5:07 PM 1 [4] 1039 SBSO ENRT
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COMMENT 307390
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A local pro surfer is adding anothe... |
2012-08-11 07:08 PM |
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Pawn...
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COMMENT 307389
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 07:06 PM |
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wine tasting?
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COMMENT 307388
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Legen-dairy Results |
2012-08-11 07:04 PM |
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Next time this contest rolls around, the parameters should be more specific. Is it non-organic or organic milk? Is it non-fat or full fat? Why is anyone still drinking non-organic milk? There is rbGH (bioengineered growth hormone) injected into cows not provided organic care and feed. Hormones in my milk? No thanks. Pinch your pennies elsewhere. You get what you pay for---99-cent Store? Does it sell enviro laundry soap and dishwashing liquid and shampoo? Be green. Buy organic.
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COMMENT 307387
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Verizon Service |
2012-08-11 07:03 PM |
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I saw 4 verizon trucks today near the corner of Fairview and Catherdal Oaks. They looked like they had been there a while too.
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COMMENT 307386
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 07:00 PM |
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Edumacate is a term from my father when speaking with someone that just can't grasp the facts and lets their opinion get in the way of reality - So - like i said stop throwing crap on the wall until some of sticks - Edumacate yourself -
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COMMENT 307385
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 06:59 PM |
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Les Belle Miches
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COMMENT 307384
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Verizon Service |
2012-08-11 06:55 PM |
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You mean you can't hear me now, anymore?
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COMMENT 307383
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On the Couch |
2012-08-11 06:51 PM |
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Don't beat yourself up over it. These things happen. Sounds like you feel that you have been a bit petty about the whole deal. You are NOT responsible for buyer remorse. You could have given back the woman her money, but it wasn't what you wanted to do. Once the item is sold, it's not your duty to provide free storage. I think it was generous of you to deliver the purchase. This transaction was final, money exchanged hands. What I think is bad, is the woman not ever calling you. Not courteous or nice. You learned a valuable lesson, which is to make sure it is understood by both parties that the sale is final, and the item is to be picked up (or delivered) within a certain time frame. Don't dwell on it. Another 20 people could have called and you might not have sold that couch. Case closed.
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COMMENT 307382
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Cliff Drive Photographer |
2012-08-11 06:47 PM |
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DULCE.... it's pretty sad he had to explain "what he was really doing" in the first place. Do we or do we not live in a free country? Or is freedom conditional on approval from the "community"? Be careful limiting the freedom of others lest yours be next.
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COMMENT 307381
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Beach Bonfire |
2012-08-11 06:42 PM |
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@ Bonner
Nice of you to let us know that you are attentive to your neighbors and to all of the home owners in your vicinity and that you are protective toward all of their private business. But maybe these homeowners, that you're very attentive about, own more than they can protect. They were away, it's a risk we all take. I wonder, were they not insured? Certainly you would know.
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COMMENT 307380P
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SCE Out(r)age |
2012-08-11 06:39 PM |
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I work in IT where 5 9's of reliability is the goal 99.99999% uptime. When my co-workers whine, I remind them that no one ever writes SCE to thank them for reliable electric service. The phone don't ring unless something's broken - just the way it is in these lines of work. If you want kudos, you're in the wrong line of work.
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COMMENT 307379P
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Film Crew |
2012-08-11 06:33 PM |
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I was hoping for the "Real Housewives of Montecito".
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COMMENT 307378
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 06:33 PM |
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Oh what, sorry I must have wandered into the wrong shower.... and I always like to keep a photographic record of my showering experiences.
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COMMENT 307377P
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 06:30 PM |
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Glad to see you posting photos, Mr P. I thought I read you had died a week ago or so, and apparently there was a mix-up and some confusion which confused me too. Welcome back.
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COMMENT 307376
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On the Couch |
2012-08-11 06:10 PM |
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Yeah why Ask Edda if she ain't gonna answer? I would say that the buyer paid, so she owns it. True that the seller could refund and sell it to someone else, but once money has changed hands it's a done deal. Don't pay if you don't plan on honoring the transaction.
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COMMENT 307375
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On the Couch |
2012-08-11 06:00 PM |
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You're not out of line per say, but not really in line either...you're walking the line though. Not that there's anything wrong with that there's just not anything really right about it either...
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COMMENT 307374
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 06:00 PM |
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@Becky
The law isn't designed to protect the idiot. It's designed to protect the public from the idiot. People should be able to go to the beach without having to worry that some dumb kid playing William Tell screwed up and skewered their kid. Go to google images and search for 'archery accidents.' Tell us what you see.
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 05:58 PM |
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That doesn't sound good.
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COMMENT 307372
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 05:57 PM |
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This was a Mini Copper with the top down roll over.
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COMMENT 307371
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UFO Sighting? |
2012-08-11 05:53 PM |
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Saw them. Also saw a bunch of the same on the 4th before the fireworks display. As JEFFINSB stated, they're just floating lumenarias...
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COMMENT 307370
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On the Couch |
2012-08-11 05:48 PM |
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Yeah, you buy it you own it. You were nice to deliver it.
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COMMENT 307369P
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Owl Friend |
2012-08-11 05:47 PM |
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Looks like Great Horned Owl to me.
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 05:47 PM |
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6 injuries yes it did.
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COMMENT 307367P
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 05:44 PM |
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Good photos. I'm glad I'm a speed reader so I could swiftly cut through all the cr....
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COMMENT 307366
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 05:42 PM |
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Another one? Didn't a minivan rollover on Foxen with 1 fatality and 4 injureds earlier this week?
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COMMENT 307365P
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On the Couch |
2012-08-11 05:40 PM |
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She was out of line. You did the right thing. Don't look back. Maybe she was only hoping for free delivery.
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COMMENT 307364P
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 05:38 PM |
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I still remember that. Remember the guy who was in the pit toilet covered up with plastic and they caught him? I think he had a kid who was in junior high. What a bummer for the kid. Did that happen at Cachuma, too?
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COMMENT 307363P
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On the Couch |
2012-08-11 05:24 PM |
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Sounds like you could have resold the couch without much trouble.
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COMMENT 307362
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Sexual Battery |
2012-08-11 05:21 PM |
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100 bucks says he is not italian...
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 05:20 PM |
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One red tag the other yellow need a chopper..
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COMMENT 307360P
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 05:18 PM |
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at least he was not in a pit toilet
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COMMENT 307359
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Kitten Friday |
2012-08-11 05:16 PM |
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Do NOT listen to 084. All he has to do is not click on your posts. You always say if it's the kittens or not. These are "our" Edhat cats and the majority of us LOVE watching them grow up. It's a very difficult time for many of us with no relief in sight. Your kitties are a bright spot in my day. They're literally like mini therapy. Thank you and post as often as you like.
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COMMENT 307358
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Gunshots? |
2012-08-11 05:16 PM |
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I hear gunshots almost daily on the Westside...Just how it is no media coverage.
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COMMENT 307357
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On the Couch |
2012-08-11 05:16 PM |
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You by it, you own it, especially after 2 or 3 days. Now she can sale it.
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COMMENT 307356
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Beach Bonfire |
2012-08-11 05:15 PM |
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@224 - I agree with everything you said. Good thing all of these oppressive ideals are starting to come to an end, finally. No holding back the human spirit when great weather arrives on the American Riviera, plus Ronald Reagan is dead and doesn't live here anymore.
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COMMENT 307355
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Film Crew |
2012-08-11 05:14 PM |
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I think Tibbly's got it. They were filming yesterday at the dance studio on DLV & Canon Perdido. It's a new reality tv show based on ballroom dancing.
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 05:11 PM |
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4 Patients, Full Fire Responce, Los Olivos..
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COMMENT 307352
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On the Couch |
2012-08-11 05:05 PM |
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If you are questioning what you did - you are wrong. That little person in our head is always right. Forgive and forget. You said that you received a lot of calls so you could have easily sold it.
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COMMENT 307351
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Meet Tessie |
2012-08-11 05:05 PM |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TESSIE!!! What an adorable face.
And it wasn't just a lucky shot. She's always that cute. Love the fluffy "bear" back legs. Your post brought tears to my eyes. You clearly love her SO much and that's what every dog deserves. And you deserve the love she gives you back.
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COMMENT 307350
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 04:59 PM |
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@272
You can't use the freeways unless you pay the gas tax, the tire tax, and the vehicle license fee. Sorry, try again.
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COMMENT 307349
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Owl Friend |
2012-08-11 04:56 PM |
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Good Doggie!!!
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AUNTIE S.
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Meet Tessie |
2012-08-11 04:51 PM |
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Tessie, you are one beautiful girl!
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COMMENT 307347
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On the Couch |
2012-08-11 04:51 PM |
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Sadly Edda skirted the issue and didn't answer the question.
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COMMENT 307345
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 04:46 PM |
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What part of 'reasonable expectation of privacy' did this photographer not understand? Too bad no one was around to take his picture to vilify him while he violated decency and privacy laws.
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COMMENT 307344
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 04:45 PM |
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amen Becky!
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AUNTIE S.
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 04:41 PM |
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Ditto cubed, 303. Mr. Powdrell, I have enjoyed all your photos and these are some of the best. Hooray for Elizabeth!
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FLICKA
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Flash Friday Summer Shades |
2012-08-11 04:38 PM |
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Cats, dog and kid win!!
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COMMENT 307341
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 04:37 PM |
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Becky I love your story. I wish this county could be great again not the sorry excuse it has become where everyone is afraid of everything. Too many laws too many sissy's now run the show. I am only 34 and when I went to San Marcos high school 92-96 we used to fill our trunks with guns so we could go to the range after school before it got dark and it was no big deal we even one day showed the school security guard our arsenal he said wow!! cool. He even wanted to come with us. Now cop's have replaced the monitors and they even want to have police dogs searching kids now. When you treat people like baby's guess what? They never really grow up. I fear this county is long gone to the hold your hand forever policy... Very sad.
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COMMENT 307340
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Dog Groomer |
2012-08-11 04:37 PM |
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I have two Parson JRT's. Both with long hair, I brush and bath them myself with just a towel dry. I only take them to the vet to have their nails trimmed.
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 04:37 PM |
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SBSO on scene.
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FLICKA
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In Praise of Eucalyptus |
2012-08-11 04:33 PM |
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The Monarchs roost in Eucs when they winter here. There are dozens of varieties of the trees, some are beautiful, graceful and not dangerous.
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COMMENT 307337
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Hot Hot Summer |
2012-08-11 04:31 PM |
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Seriously, I'll bring the guac and chips.
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TIBBLY
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Film Crew |
2012-08-11 04:30 PM |
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Reality show on Montecito women who are ballroom dancers.
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COMMENT 307335
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 04:29 PM |
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Who knows, she might inspire a future gold medalist in archery or be one herself. Go girl!
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FLICKA
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Kitten Friday |
2012-08-11 04:29 PM |
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Dan, You are posting what we like! You can tell by the comments, we love those kitties; they sure perk up the day. Thanks and keep the photos coming. The single person who doesn't like it doesn't need to look.
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FLICKA
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Neighborhood Bakery |
2012-08-11 04:21 PM |
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246, Yes, Irene Davis was awsome. Irelands on State was good too. Has anyone considered maybe Our Daily Bread WANTED to move? Perhaps a larger place, or another reason.
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COMMENT 307332P
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Neighborhood Bakery |
2012-08-11 04:19 PM |
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Irene Davis Bakery - yumm.... the eclairs were good. Where in Santa Barbara can one find extra good eclairs, profiteroles, napoleons, and pumpernickel bread?
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COMMENT 307331
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 04:18 PM |
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Actually a lot of leading liberals denounced the kneejerk reaction to CFA, 272. A good example would be Glenn Greenwald.
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COMMENT 307330
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 04:14 PM |
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Educate.
Educate.
Educate.
Educate. I don't know if I can continue trying to have any kind of reasonable conversation about this country and its future with you if you can't even use proper English.
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COMMENT 307329
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 04:13 PM |
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@306... Freeways and highways are a completely different animal...Amtrack charges customers to ride the train. Anyone with a vehicle can use our highways. Where you come up with your "conservative" banter just shows how clueless you are by placing a label on anyone who opposes your particular view...
Another prime example of "labels" is the Chic-filet BS- liberals (ACLU, et al) are all about protecting freedom of speech----UNLESS it is something THEY don't agree with- Then you receive a nasty label or called a conservative-LOL!
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COMMENT 307328
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 04:08 PM |
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Facts are Facts - Opinions (Views) are like a nose - everyone has one - Do some reading and stop drinking the Koolaide - Or this country will be following Greece & Spain - Or maybe that's what U want for all of us..... Right now we have 15% unemployment and no end in sight ......Cali is actually at 20% plus ........ As far as even goes - Really - thats what you got .....
Just say'n - time to Edumacate yourself -
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FLICKA
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Mystery Plant |
2012-08-11 04:07 PM |
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Leaves shaped like oleander but not big enough. Thanks to those who correctly identified it; I'd like one in my yard.
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COMMENT 307326
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Hotelier, polo aficionado, and Carp... |
2012-08-11 04:05 PM |
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GOP values do not support scamming people. Heads up about the new conservative movement in this country - actually it is the old conservative movement going back to the time-worn values of thrift, decency, fair play and hard work. I like all of that. Go GOP!
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COMMENT 307325
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Legen-dairy Results |
2012-08-11 03:59 PM |
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Locally Owned Businesses charge more for the same product is not new... it is one of the on going problems with small businesses and their business model. I shop where the cost is least to me, and that is never Lazy Acres. It is a pretty store, with nice employees, but practically everything there is something I can get for less at another store..or online, so why would I spend more there? When local business owners complain about locals shopping at chain stores (not that Lazy Acres did), they never fess up to simply charging too much for the products. Look how busy the 99 cent store is...
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COMMENT 307324
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A gas station clerk at the Turnpike... |
2012-08-11 03:59 PM |
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312, You are actually right. Eric has received numerous freebies from the Govt. as well as the Charitable Organizations. He is now almost conditioned to expect these things. *sigh*
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COMMENT 307323
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Cliff Drive Photographer |
2012-08-11 03:56 PM |
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306939 Right on!
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COMMENT 307322
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Beach Bonfire |
2012-08-11 03:56 PM |
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We had one on a Christmas morning a few years back. Hendry's beach, turn Right. Right side beach ok, but not the left side where you walk your dog. We had to get permission. It was great. People walking beach stopped by to wish us Christmas cheer! Good luck!
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COMMENT 307321P
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UFO Sighting? |
2012-08-11 03:54 PM |
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Triffids.
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COMMENT 307320
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Legen-dairy Results |
2012-08-11 03:52 PM |
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Lazy Acres; a place to buy raw, organic milk. Yum! ($$$)
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COMMENT 307319
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Cliff Drive Photographer |
2012-08-11 03:34 PM |
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My wife shoots for SB high - i will tell her about your activity - Thanks
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BECKY
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 03:29 PM |
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I'm not even 60 yet, and I remember archery practice on the UCSB athletic fields, shooting team in high school (where you brought your own rifle with you to school, and practiced shooting on the football field after classes), and people not prohibiting you from killing gophers with a pellet gun in your own back yard. Just like an abstinence only approach to teaching birth control doesn't prevent teen pregnancy, but actually leads to more pregnancies, prohibiting archery and shooting everywhere isn't stopping inappropriate usage, but is leading to more of it. There should be no problem with someone safely practicing archery like this on the beach. The death of common sense and fun due to zealous over-regulation and overblown paranoia makes me ineffably sad.
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COMMENT 307317P
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Legen-dairy Results |
2012-08-11 03:29 PM |
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Lazy Acres how do you justify that price difference on the exact same product? :( Really disappointing!
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COMMENT 307316
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 03:20 PM |
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And I'd say that your behavior towards people who may have a different view than yours is infantile, so I think we're all even. :)
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SUMMERTIME
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Meet Tessie |
2012-08-11 03:17 PM |
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such a beautiful dog...
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COMMENT 307314P
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Ohh the Olympics |
2012-08-11 03:17 PM |
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I'm with you. I don't understand people who don't understand why the Olympics is so wonderful. I even have a friend who was a US foreign service professional, who didn't get it! (Then again, he' a sloth.) Sports and the individual achievement and comradery they foster between different peoples is one of the ways towards peace and greater understanding. I think the Olympics has done more for individual motivation, collaboration between differing peoples and groups, and the understanding that helps to avoid conflict than most of our diplomatic efforts ever could.
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COMMENT 307313
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 03:15 PM |
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The big question is she single?
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COMMENT 307312
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A gas station clerk at the Turnpike... |
2012-08-11 03:12 PM |
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Another well fed homeless guy looking to earn a few bucks while waiting for his next free meal?
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COMMENT 307311
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 03:09 PM |
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BUZZ KILL
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COMMENT 307310
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 03:07 PM |
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Some here - not into reality based numbers Huh - grab a spliff - and hang your progressive sign out - My family has used amtrack to get to the midwest - So we use it - I love the idea - It needs a good Fix'n It's mis-managed and is costing more than it's worth - reading some posts here gives me a fevered mind - we need to send so posters to business class's so they can figure out profit and loss statements - and understand them - comparing the interstate roads & amtrack is just infantile -
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COMMENT 307309
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 02:57 PM |
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SB County Code: Sec. 26-37. - Firearms, weapons, etc. Except as may be required of peace officers, or as may be authorized in writing by the director of parks for purposes of allowing bow fishing in accordance with state law, no person shall bring any firearm, air-powered, gas- or spring-propelled weapon, slingshot, bow, cross-bow, blowgun or other device designed, intended or customarily used to harm, threaten or damage any person, animal or thing into any county park or county beach. SB City Code: Ch 9.34.010
No person shall discharge upon any public street or in any public place in the City, any gun by means of which any missile is projected by means of a spring, bow or compressed air.
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KIDS
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Legen-dairy Results |
2012-08-11 02:56 PM |
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Organic or regular milk? Makes a big difference.
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COMMENT 307307
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 02:54 PM |
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this is awesome. period.
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COMMENT 307306
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 02:52 PM |
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@254
Amtrak is taxpayer-financed rail transportation. The public spends about $1 billion to subsidize it. The freeways and interstate highways are taxpayer-financed automobile transportation. The public spends several hundred billions to subsidize it. Both are taxpayer subsidized. There is no difference, except in the fevered minds of some conservatives. End of discussion.
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COMMENT 307305P
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 02:50 PM |
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She could also live on one of the properties in town where property rights extend to the high tide zone where a public easement exists. So that could be her yard and it would be totally legal you could then hate her for living at the beach...
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REXOFSB
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Legen-dairy Results |
2012-08-11 02:40 PM |
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You say that Trader Joe's "has the lowest priced milk," adding that Whole Foods "rivals" TJ's $1.99 price, but you neglect to say in the story that Ralphs also has $1.99 milk. To make this look less like a Trader Joe's puff piece, it might have been better to say that TJ's, Whole Foods and Ralphs ALL have the lowest-priced milk.
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COMMENT 307303
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 02:38 PM |
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Funny how people jump to conclusions in the absence of relevant facts. There is nothing in the photos or the description that mentions how crowded said beach is or what is behind the 'target' leaving it to over-imaginative and fertile minds to fill in the blanks. With the missing 'facts' filled in they can then jump to their preconceived conclusions. I love Edhat. Personally I'd feel safer with an archer on what I'd imagine to be a deserted beach than with a few beer swilling gun owners shooting up beer bottles. But that's just my prejudice.
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COMMENT 307302P
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 02:34 PM |
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i'm glad you're an authority on beauty, 232. she's far more attractive than your attitude....
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Mission Offramp |
2012-08-11 02:32 PM |
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Can't resist responding: The Neo-Conservative vision for the United States, as put forth in The Project for the New American Century is US domination of the world. An American Empire. The primary push in this vision is the military domination of all other countries so that their ideals will be imposed on every other nation. Is this the sort of group advocacy of dominance that you speak of?
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COMMENT 307300P
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A specially made non alcoholic drin... |
2012-08-11 02:30 PM |
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having an alibi, like being DD as you stated 207, works great but when you aren't driving and you just don't want to drink it sucks trying to explain why you've got a bottle of water in your hand to everyone you meet at a bar.
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COMMENT 307299
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 02:29 PM |
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I'm most concerned for the old, but repairable log. I could fix the rail and nose damage and have a perfectly fun summer board to use for years to come. Target practice is just a quick rush and the board is totally ruined. Well I guess it's off to Costco before they sell out all their summer $99 foamies.
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COMMENT 307298
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Road Closure to Save Frogs |
2012-08-11 02:29 PM |
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Closing this area for a whole year seems way too drastic and it darn well better not be permanent! Maybe there is more than meets the eye going on here with upcoming deer season, drought, fire and pot growers. Pray for an El Nino and it will wash them all away, naturally.
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COMMENT 307297P
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 02:22 PM |
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I have to side with the nay-sayers. I'm sure she was taking precautions and no one was in imminent danger but its not legal to discharge projectile weapons at the beach. I do think she's pretty though I'm not jealous. For me to have a body like that would require drastic surgery and the removal of certain anatomical structures I am rather fond of :-) Surely there are legal places to shoot?
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COMMENT 307296
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 02:22 PM |
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Bet she is from another country where this type of thing is legal. This is not just dangerous to people, but what about dogs who don't stop and think before running in front of one of those arrows. Be nice if Elings had an archery range, but I suppose the city would not want that kind of liability.
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COMMENT 307295
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 02:21 PM |
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Most of the major railroad systems in the US were subsidized from the get-go by the federal government and, from the very start, there was fabulous corruption and graft involved by businessmen and politicians.
Then, a few decades ago, the private RR's figured out that there was no way to make a profit from passenger service and abandoned the whole enterprise. Amtrak was invented to fill the void.
Trying to re-privatize the whole mess won't work, why would it and who would try? So if tax money is withdrawn then passenger trains will cease to exist in this country.
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BULLSEYEB
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Owl Friend |
2012-08-11 02:11 PM |
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Wow! Gorgeous bird! Thanks!
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COMMENT 307293
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 02:06 PM |
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Hey, those bozos in Washington are involved in my grandparents' health care and they do just fine. :)
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COMMENT 307292
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 02:06 PM |
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Why isn't she in Los Padres shootin' deer?
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COMMENT 307291
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A Santa Maria California Highway Pa... |
2012-08-11 02:04 PM |
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Was it coffee or was it doughnuts, or both maybe?
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RAINE5360
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Trunk Kitty Update |
2012-08-11 02:00 PM |
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awwww.......
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COMMENT 307289P
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 02:00 PM |
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The Hughes - with the bright pink exterior facade. And Levy's shoes, Ott's all with old fashioned good service. The Green and Yellow Basket is still with us however.
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RAINE5360
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Kitten Friday |
2012-08-11 02:00 PM |
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:-)
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COMMENT 307287
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Film Crew |
2012-08-11 01:59 PM |
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The title "Montecito Ballroom" is enough to give me diabetes. I'm sure it's full of ersatz Kartrashians (yes I stole that because it's brilliant.)
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COMMENT 307286
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 01:53 PM |
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Ridiculous to have someone using the beach... we should all stay home and hide, because the world is a dangerous place and someone might stub their toe... *sarcasm mode off* It's interesting how people blow things out of proportion -- when they ignore everyday dangers, like poor eating habits or driving an automobile.
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COMMENT 307285
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 01:45 PM |
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Did we know that Amtrak's $9 burger actually costs them $16? No. "We" know that this was a sort of sound-bite faux fact started by John Mica and it's not at all based in reality any more than political doublespeak is. It's embarrassing you fell for it, though. I do "know" that.
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COMMENT 307284
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 01:43 PM |
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Just wait until the bozos in Washington get involved in your health care. That is the real elephant in the room. This is going to get ugly.
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COMMENT 307283P
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Hot Hot Summer |
2012-08-11 01:41 PM |
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I'd be enjoying it a lot more with that pool and view too. Can we come over?
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COMMENT 307282
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 01:41 PM |
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I love how any kind of criticism means people are "jealous." No, it's not legal. And no, she's not beautiful. And I'm not jealous, either. She's just a nice looking girl on a beach doing something really ill-advised and against the law.
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COMMENT 307281
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A gas station clerk at the Turnpike... |
2012-08-11 01:41 PM |
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Like I said in the initial story post. Something occured for Eric to beat someone with a flashlight. The Clerk fought tooth and nail for the Money. He even fought after the Register was open and both were out of breath. I would fight back myself to defend myself but I would also be trying to run out of the station to save my skin if given the chance. You don't know if the person has a weapon or even a buddy hiding outside. Be smart people. If someone without a weapon demands cash, just give it to them and call the law.
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PURPLERIDER
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UFO Sighting? |
2012-08-11 01:40 PM |
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"I Want To Believe"
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COMMENT 307279
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A specially made non alcoholic drin... |
2012-08-11 01:36 PM |
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209, Done it plenty of times. Sounds to me like if you are being DD and your friends are pushing you to drink, you need some better friends.
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 01:31 PM |
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I didn't see Bev Mo on the google they ought to check the whole area.
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COMMENT 307277
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Mr. Deity Comes to Santa Barbara |
2012-08-11 01:31 PM |
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Have you read the Living - Thought for Thought translation of the Bible? OneYearBibleOnLine.
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COMMENT 307276
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Film Crew |
2012-08-11 01:30 PM |
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Oh Lord please no more Kartrashian's in our area
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 01:28 PM |
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Boat was towed back in..There were no injuries.
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COMMENT 307274
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 01:27 PM |
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It was a call from the new Bevmo, heard on scanner there was smoke and small fire.. Went to check it out and after they cheked the roof everything seemed to be ok..
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COMMENT 307273
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 01:27 PM |
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Whomever they put in charge of beer and wine is doing a great job. They sell STONE beers (from N. San Diego) at just a bit above retail. It is a great thing to watch the coast go by while sipping a fantastic IPA. Let's save Amtrak. It's a magic carpet that takes you to LA while actually reducing stress.
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COMMENT 307272
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 01:26 PM |
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Any one who pays federal income tax is part of the "train scene..." Amtrack is completely funded by taxpayers. FAILED EXPERIMENT
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COMMENT 307271
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Cliff Drive Photographer |
2012-08-11 01:23 PM |
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(OP here) @154 thank you camera man, much appreciated! Good luck with the camera! :)
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COMMENT 307270
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 01:20 PM |
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The negative posts are from people jealous of her beauty & talent. I think it's awesome :)
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COMMENT 307269
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 01:20 PM |
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Great shots - Great equipment - the second i saw this I knew the harping would begin -
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COMMENT 307268
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 01:18 PM |
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I am sure that she is using proper safety protocols, calm down preventionists... She has a big cliff behind the board that will safely catch any arrows she might miss.
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COMMENT 307267P
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 01:12 PM |
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Ridiculous to have someone using the beach to practice this sport. Someone could be harmed or worse. In Malibu they don't allow many things on the beach which are much less dangerous than this! Yikes. Not too bright.
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COMMENT 307266P
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 01:08 PM |
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talented and beautiful, thanks for sharing!
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COMMENT 307265
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 01:07 PM |
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What's wrong with the USPS? They do a great service, cheaply and efficiently. And they'd be in the black too if it weren't for Congress. Amtrak is another story altogether though.
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COMMENT 307264P
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A gas station clerk at the Turnpike... |
2012-08-11 01:05 PM |
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not smack talking rodgur, just an observation. in the video they even have a moment where they're both standing there sucking wind instead of fighting. i'm a bigger person myself, albeit much more fit than these two, and have experienced getting gassed in a fight first hand. there's a reason boxers and mma fighters train the way they do.
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COMMENT 307263
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 01:05 PM |
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Sy - There is enough blame to go around on all of these gov. entities.
I like both the USPO and Amtrack - just not the way they are run.
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COMMENT 307262
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Dont See This Every Day |
2012-08-11 01:04 PM |
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Interesting, but is that legal to do on a public beach? Just wondering.
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COMMENT 307261
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 01:02 PM |
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There was a really nice couple, Milton and Jessica Hammer who had an apartment in old El Paseo. I think they had an antique book store. (Not Tecolote) She had a lovely daughter who worked at USPS Main Office.
I think Tecolote Books was one of the last buisnesses to leave. Ah the good old days. Other State Street shops like Andera's, M Fredricks, Trenwith's, Firestones, Southwicks, El Patio Menswear,Youngwear, and my favorite, The Hughes were all independent family owned businesses.
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COMMENT 307260P
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Ohh the Olympics |
2012-08-11 01:00 PM |
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i also love the olympics but nbc has ruined my viewing experience. the prime time broadcasts look more like lifetime movies than sport. i watched an hour of their prime time broadcast the other night and only saw 13 points of beach volleyball. the online broadcast of events cuts to advertisements every 3 minutes regardless of what the competitors are doing, interrupting key moments of competition. why can't the amazing accomplishments of the athletes in the games speak for themselves? it's so unnecessary to turn sport into a soap opera, they're plenty exciting without the melodramatic edits.
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COMMENT 307259P
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 12:58 PM |
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Thanks for the suggestion re: La Arcada - reminds me also of the good ole days of San Marcos Paseo - with the restaurant named "1129." Weren't there shops in that paseo also? I don't recall.
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COMMENT 307258
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UFO Sighting? |
2012-08-11 12:56 PM |
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My guess is what you saw were satellites in low orbit. Why they were so close I don't know - could be military...
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COMMENT 307257
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 12:52 PM |
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La Arcada serves many of the small specialty shopping needs today - even an English goods shop and certainly boutique candies as well. Victoria Court is ground zero for the eclectic artsy mish-mash. All former El Paseo shopping opportunities remain alive and well in this town. Do come downtown to patronize them and linger for a cup of tea in the afternoon too. Don't let the vagrants scare you off and just give the skateboarders the right away on the sidewalks so you don't have to fret about getting flipped off as they zoom by. You can even still get some bland gringo grub so you do not over-stimulate your taste buds. Just like the good old days.
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COMMENT 307256
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UFO Sighting? |
2012-08-11 12:50 PM |
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We are not alone.
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COMMENT 307255P
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Done Deal |
2012-08-11 12:48 PM |
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would be awesome to see a karting track go in at that location. sb could use a good track for shifter carts and supermoto, that lot is the perfect size for a small track. the noise/air pollution would be miniscule compared to the airplanes coming and going from sba.
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COMMENT 307254
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 12:47 PM |
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No matter what side of isle you are on. You can not dispute that Amtrack IS a losing deal, is poorly operated and VERY underutilized by the public. Lets shut it DOWN.. Give it to private enterprise to make it work. IF a private company can not make a profit and make it fly, then it IS dead for good. As evidenced by everything the government is involved in, they do it poorly, over budget and with very low customer satisfaction. Just think what a wonderful world it would be without bloated politicians wasting our money!
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COMMENT 307253P
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Ohh the Olympics |
2012-08-11 12:47 PM |
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Watching the Olympics is like watching PE class.
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COMMENT 307252
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In Praise of Eucalyptus |
2012-08-11 12:45 PM |
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They smell wonderful but it is true that when on fire they explode. I guess it is because of the oil.
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SBJULES
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Meet India |
2012-08-11 12:43 PM |
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A handsome lad indeed with a cute pal.
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COMMENT 307250
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Kitten Friday |
2012-08-11 12:43 PM |
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I do believe it is time for names...
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COMMENT 307249
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Owl Friend |
2012-08-11 12:42 PM |
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Thank you for sharing! Such an amazing picture!
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SBJULES
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Meet Tessie |
2012-08-11 12:41 PM |
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And she has a birthday crown! Very sweet.
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COMMENT 307247
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Dog Groomer |
2012-08-11 12:40 PM |
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Little Dog House in Goleta, best in the area.
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COMMENT 307246
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Neighborhood Bakery |
2012-08-11 12:40 PM |
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Anyone remember Irene Davis Bakery on Anapamu across from the Courthouse Sunken Garden? YUMMMM!!!
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COMMENT 307245
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Owl Friend |
2012-08-11 12:38 PM |
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Off Paradise Rd. close to the river.
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COMMENT 307244
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UFO Sighting? |
2012-08-11 12:35 PM |
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DHS drones. Get used to them, there will be more.
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COMMENT 307243P
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Owl Friend |
2012-08-11 12:33 PM |
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Is it a long-eared owl? What area of town, roughly?
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REXOFSB
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Film Crew |
2012-08-11 12:28 PM |
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Isn't Frontline for control of fleas and other pests? How does that involve the Kardashians? Oh...wait...never mind.
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COMMENT 307241
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A superior court judge tacked on an... |
2012-08-11 12:27 PM |
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Give it a rest 384...showing up every 8 minutes with a post about the NP doesn't change the fact it's a lousy paper. The owner has lost every appeal, won't even pay her own lawyers, and is a total deadbeat. See if you can get through the weekend with only 2 more posts about the glorious NP 384. Nope never worked there, no axe to grind, just aggravated because I lost a good daily newspaper to read in my hometown.
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COMMENT 307240
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 12:26 PM |
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That wouldn't surprise me, 227. There are so many ways to crunch the numbers; at least as many as there are points of view. The lesson - never trust any number or statistic from someone with a point to prove. Always look to the bland, monotone, accountant who's real passion is numbers and data to tell you the truth.
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COMMENT 307239
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 12:26 PM |
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If by PO Dept you mean the Post Office, maybe we should talk about Congress forcing the USPS to pay 75 years of retiree benefits in advance over the course of 10 years. Cost cutting? Not nearly as necessary in the case of the USPS.
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 12:26 PM |
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Harbor Patrol Possible electrical fire 2 miles off coast 4 children, 4 adults on board.
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COMMENT 307237P
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Naples Beach project approved. |
2012-08-11 12:25 PM |
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i don't care who owns the land i'll still walk down the bluff to surf. if they build the development i hope they're ready to deal with the consequences... copious amounts of disgruntled trespassers will be the least of their worries.
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COMMENT 307236
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Owl Friend |
2012-08-11 12:23 PM |
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You are SO lucky! Great encounter with a gorgeous animal. Wonder what he was doing awake during the daytime?
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COMMENT 307235
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 12:22 PM |
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Progressive Trolling again today - Amtrack Food service employee theft alone is 4-7 million a year in food and cash
In ten years food service has lost 800 million dollars. Government Accountability Office did a full audit to find the loss's - so i guess they are the wing bats - Mica wants to put it out to competitive bids - Amtrack has been a mess for years - like the PO Dept. -Oversight is needed and they need to cut costs.....
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COMMENT 307234
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Meet India |
2012-08-11 12:21 PM |
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What a handsome lad.... and a blinker too: sensitive eyes need cool sunglasses to match the tux.
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COMMENT 307233P
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Film Crew |
2012-08-11 12:17 PM |
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Kardashian documentary for PBS Frontline.
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COMMENT 307232
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Mystery Plant |
2012-08-11 12:16 PM |
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According to Wiki.... "Asclepias physocarpa (also known as Gomphocarpus physocarpus, commonly balloonplant, balloon cotton-bush or swan plant) is a species of milkweed. The plant is native to southeast Africa, but it has been widely naturalized. It is often used as an ornamental plant. The name "balloonplant" is an allusion to the swelling bladder-like pods which are full of seeds."
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COMMENT 307231P
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 12:15 PM |
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Frank Robinson, Architect and Mountain Drive patron, used to have an upstairs office there, and would also enjoy the nearby restaurants and bars. :-)
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COMMENT 307230
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A gas station clerk at the Turnpike... |
2012-08-11 12:13 PM |
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I'm confused...Was it the clerk's money?
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COMMENT 307229
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A Santa Maria California Highway Pa... |
2012-08-11 12:13 PM |
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218 - Is it really that amazing? The headline for the article is "Santa Maria CHP officer arrested for DUI". There are no comments here that rule out the things you mentioned. Driving under the influence of "over the counter" drugs (sleeping pills included) can be illegal too, and would be classified as DUI.
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COMMENT 307228
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Owl Friend |
2012-08-11 11:57 AM |
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What a gorgeous face. How fortunate of you to have been allowed to get so close, dog and all.
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COMMENT 307227
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 11:51 AM |
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The myth of the $16 hamburger was created by GOP fruitbat John Mica, who used wacky accounting make it seem as though Amtrak was paying $16 for a burger. Basically, what Mica did was to add the cost of operating the entire train to the cost of making a hamburger--as if the train was just sitting there and not moving passengers. It was an attempt to bamboozle the foolish and simple-minded types with anti-American rhetoric, and in this case, it ensnared one Rachel Hoyt.
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COMMENT 307226
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 11:47 AM |
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Lots of articles on the internet substantiating the $16 hamburger cost as part of a whopping $833 MILLION dollar loss on food alone over the last ten years.
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COMMENT 307225
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Neighborhood Bakery |
2012-08-11 11:41 AM |
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Panera will be coming to the Left at Alb. space last I heard...they have awesome cinnamon rolls!
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COMMENT 307224
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Beach Bonfire |
2012-08-11 11:40 AM |
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I have only been in CA for 4 years and I am so amazed how how little of the land the people can actually use here for recreation. Camping means throwing a tent in a parking lot with hundreds of other people. You can't sleep or camp or have a bonfire on a beach. Can't swim or boat in the lakes. Seriously. How did this happen? Obviously in a socialist state, people can't be trusted with themselves. We must have regulations and government to protect us from ourselves at all times. Yes, a beautiful state, beautiful weather...too many regulations, way too many cops who are incredibly arrogant and interested only in generating revenue and treating people with no respect. Sooo out of control! I personally plan to take my tax money somewhere that I can enjoy living as a free person!
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COMMENT 307223
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In Praise of Eucalyptus |
2012-08-11 11:39 AM |
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Yes, I did enjoy them, but the four huge city trees in my cul de sac now look like potential torches to ignite the wood trim of my red tile roof & stucco house. Keeping them trimmed is an enormous expense for city, county and private owners....and they are still a torch.
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COMMENT 307222
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 11:33 AM |
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She's claiming that the burger you can buy on Amtrak for $9 costs them $16 to provide to you. I find that rather hard to believe.
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COMMENT 307221
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Dog Groomer |
2012-08-11 11:29 AM |
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Took my dog (mostly Australian Shephard) to the Little Dog House in Old Town Goleta, for the first time for her bath and grooming, based on a recommendation from a very knowledgeable "dog person". She and her crew did a great job and in coming and going there, I noticed a number of Terriers and Poodles being groomed. I do not know what special needs a Jack Russel Terrier has but I would give her and the Little Dog House crew a try.
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COMMENT 307220
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Dog Groomer |
2012-08-11 11:22 AM |
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Hmm, I took my girl to Sue the other month. Unless she's left in the past three weeks, I dunno what to say.
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COMMENT 307219
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 11:21 AM |
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I'm confused. You mean the $16 burger costs Amtrak $9 to make? Why would they undersell a burger?
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COMMENT 307218
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A Santa Maria California Highway Pa... |
2012-08-11 11:21 AM |
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Amazing how some of these commentators were able to conclude that because he was arrested he must have been guilty of violating the vehicle code by driving under the influence. They have managed to rule out any number of other rational possibilities for example, medications taken before going to sleep which may still be affecting the system upon rising. Medical conditions, not the least of which is being extremely tired (its called falling asleep at the wheel). There are a number of illnesses and over the counter medications that are not illegal and from which one might suffer an unexpected reaction. (it has happened to me). So even though it makes for great sensational media attention and a great opportunity to attack a law enforcement officer, before this officer is convicted by accurate facts, I would suggest not rushing to judgment as many here have obviously already done!
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COMMENT 307217
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Cliff Drive Photographer |
2012-08-11 11:21 AM |
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Heehehe.... funny how such an innocent activity can be misconstrued and blown out of proportion by the ever so fertile imaginative minds of the curious. Creativity needs an outlet, with one it becomes a tool for fear mongering and false judgements. It's too bad we're more curious about what our neighbours are doing and not so much about why we do the things we do or react to things the way we do.
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COMMENT 307216
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UFO Sighting? |
2012-08-11 11:20 AM |
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Be nice if they were armed drones looking for the Panga crowd.
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DULCE
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Cliff Drive Photographer |
2012-08-11 11:19 AM |
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154 The Camera Man --- Thank you for telling us what you are really doing.
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JEFFINSB
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UFO Sighting? |
2012-08-11 11:14 AM |
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My neighbors across the street pointed them out as they ascended from the Mesa Lane beach area. They seemed to be just floating lumenarias. I even joked that there would be ufo posts today. They followed the breeze and went out. Did look really cool though.
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ROGER DODGER
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Film Crew |
2012-08-11 11:11 AM |
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Over at Tri County Produce they were filming a nice young homeless couple on Facebook under the Milpas Community site everyone should see it. It's really a very nice film restores ones faith in human beings...
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COMMENT 307212
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In Praise of Eucalyptus |
2012-08-11 11:09 AM |
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Eucalyptus not only explode during fires, they use an incredible amount of water and they give off chemicals that kill other plants under their canopy.
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COMMENT 307211
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Did you know that Amtrak's $9 burge... |
2012-08-11 11:08 AM |
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We always bring our own fresh food, rather than eating microwaved food or high fat snacks, which is what Amtrak seems to sell.
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COMMENT 307210
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Mystery Plant |
2012-08-11 11:05 AM |
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Oleander with opuntia cactus pads stuck onto it.
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COMMENT 307209P
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A specially made non alcoholic drin... |
2012-08-11 11:05 AM |
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027, if you go out with a group of people to a bar and you aren't drinking alcohol they will pressure you to drink. try it and see what happens.
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ROGER DODGER
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A gas station clerk at the Turnpike... |
2012-08-11 11:05 AM |
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Always talking smack about big people WTT?
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COMMENT 307207
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A specially made non alcoholic drin... |
2012-08-11 11:00 AM |
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We are so concerned with appearances that we need to have a drink that has the appearance of a cocktail? I guess water isn't cool enough?
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DULCE
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UFO Sighting? |
2012-08-11 11:00 AM |
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The Poster: These lights were a little north of us so not over the ocean at this point of their travel. They were beautiful, but spooky.
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COMMENT 307205
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Meet India |
2012-08-11 11:00 AM |
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What a pretty boy all dressed up with his tux on. Aauugh
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COMMENT 307204
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UFO Sighting? |
2012-08-11 10:56 AM |
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My wife and I, that nite that time also saw it. We didn't stay to watch because we figured it was a constellation. But looking back on it now, never saw that constellation before or since your sighting. I agree what you experienced, is more than likely true.
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COMMENT 307203P
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Trail Blazers |
2012-08-11 10:50 AM |
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715, read above. SBMTV had "all the permissions and permits" for the work that was done and forest service supervision. if you have a problem with that take it up with the forest service.
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COMMENT 307202
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Film Crew |
2012-08-11 10:49 AM |
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There were signs posted on trees around 1250 Coast Village Road saying they were filming under the title "Montecito Ballroom." I didn't see faces, but it appeared to be two females. It was interesting to see the way the cameras were set up.
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COMMENT 307201
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Mission Offramp |
2012-08-11 10:48 AM |
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RHS Despite the fact we are now in the 21st century there are still countries and forces in the world that see themselves and their views as dominant and wish to impose them on others, like us very tolerant Americans. There are still others who are jealous over the fact, that despite existing poverty and other conditions in this country the vast majority of Amercians enjoy a better than average standard of living and are able to excercize free speech, freedom of religion, freedom to travel, etc. The reason we still have all these things (and more) are because of the hundreds of millions we spend on an up to date military that preserves and protects our country, our freedoms and our life style! Despite your views it is more than a good investment.
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COMMENT 307200P
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Canoe Accident |
2012-08-11 10:45 AM |
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093, from the pictures it look like they were traveling in the #3 lane and came to rest with the truck facing backwards in the #4 lane. i don't believe they were traveling in the #1 lane, or as you call it the "fast lane," which is only for passing slower vehicles. no one just drives in the passing lane, especially with a trailer. amazing the boats survived as well as they did!
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COMMENT 307199
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UFO Sighting? |
2012-08-11 10:41 AM |
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With Vandenburg so closeby they test many types of rockets and other things that fly..... Too bad there are no pictures!
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COMMENT 307198
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A gas station clerk at the Turnpike... |
2012-08-11 10:39 AM |
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ALWAYS and I say always, give the robber the money. Never know if he has a gun or a knife that he will use on you. I worked retail for 30 years and it's not worth your life to resist them. Bank employees are instructed to give them the money without resisting.
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COMMENT 307197P
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Gunshots? |
2012-08-11 10:37 AM |
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were there any bullet holes or shell casings that correspond to this report? when i lived in oakland i would often find empty casings on the ground. aside from gunshot victims there's no other way to verify whether it was a gunshot or just someone who ate at freebirds for dinner.
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COMMENT 307196
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Neighborhood Bakery |
2012-08-11 10:36 AM |
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Edhatabarbara: You don't mean Constance and DeLaVina you must mean Alamar and DeLaVina!
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COMMENT 307195
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A superior court judge tacked on an... |
2012-08-11 10:35 AM |
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NewsPress looks pretty healthy to me today. Lots of advertisers, excellent columnists, really good local news and the Scene section on Friday is the highlight reading of the week for activity planning. Wish there were more daily thought-provoking editorials by their great local opinon writers instead of only several times a week. The only thing missing is the back story about how the unions betrayed their very own members, after setting them up to all get canned when they told them they could trash the paper and get away with it as a "free speech" issue. All those smug former staffers spewing their hatred from the Anapamu Street foot bridge asking people to cancel subscriptions to the very paper that was hiring them has to qualify all of them for a Darwin Award.
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COMMENT 307194
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Mystery Plant |
2012-08-11 10:32 AM |
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The plant looks like Oleander. The bulbous orniments don't fit!
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COMMENT 307193
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Cliff Drive Photographer |
2012-08-11 10:29 AM |
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Still pictures of traffic violations are virtually worthless in doing anything to correct a percieved problem. Moreover if one were to try to use such a picture to identify and then publically vilify someone or make unprovable or unsubstantiated allegations there could be potential liability upon the photographer either in a form of defamation or a category of invasion of privacy by over publication. So, even though it is not illegal to take pictures of people in public places without their consent, the legal issue arises in the arena of "WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH THEM". If they were used in commercial exploitation without a proper release, for example in an advertisement or othe income producing endeavor, the photographer or the publisher could be legally liable for damages.
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COMMENT 307192
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UFO Sighting? |
2012-08-11 10:26 AM |
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A friend and I on the Mesa saw the same thing - I took a video of part of it on my phone. My theory is 3 rockets were launched from a submarine.
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COMMENT 307191P
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Meet Tessie |
2012-08-11 10:26 AM |
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Lucky Tessie and lucky you. Long may you both enjoy her B-days.
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COMMENT 307190
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UFO Sighting? |
2012-08-11 10:17 AM |
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This sounds very similar to what my housemate and another friend saw (simultaneously and independently) about 3 months ago in the Summerland area. The incident happened at the same time time of the evening and the flight path was the same, from NW to SE, and out over the ocean. Both witnesses were fascinated and talked about the incident at length, and both of their accounts corroborated in all the main details. I hasten to add that the two witnesses neither drink alcohol nor take drugs.
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COMMENT 307189
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 10:17 AM |
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State Senator Al Weingand had his office upstairs ( I worked for him); Win Shoemaker, Assemblyman, was down the hall upstairs too. Crown and Thistle women's clothing was at one end of the courtyard. Ingeborg Landen, with lovely items from Scandinavia. Remember the annual sales at Tweeds and Weeds? For some years a silver shop was on Street of Spain; can't remember the name, but I have a bracelet from there that my mother gave me. Ah, how vibrant El Paseo was then. The Joseph Magnin building ruined it by opening up the thin passageway from State St. to the inner courtyard. The passageway had fascinating little shops of jewelry and collectibles.
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COMMENT 307188P
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 10:15 AM |
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The apartment upstairs, on the second floor of El Paseo, which I was privileged to visit on a few occasions was totally awesome, high ceilings, charming views and - too much information: When I saw the opening of "Last Tango in Paris" it was a reminder of the time, beauty, and goings on of the second floor residence at El Paseo back in the 1970's or so.
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COMMENT 307187
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Gunshots? |
2012-08-11 10:13 AM |
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934 - Gun shows must follow all standard state laws in California - which is a background check and 10 day wait on all handguns and modern long guns.
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COMMENT 307186P
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A gas station clerk at the Turnpike... |
2012-08-11 10:13 AM |
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it's a good thing those guys are so overweight, they both ran out of breath before anyone got hurt. fighting is hard work and if you're not fit you can't do it for very long. nice camera work by the station owner!
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COMMENT 307185
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Meteor Shower Watch |
2012-08-11 10:12 AM |
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I caught a few AMAZING meteors on my way home from Buellton. I pulled over at Vista Point and opened my moon roof and listened to the waves. It was quiet (minus the few cars coming/going) and very relaxing.
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COMMENT 307184P
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 10:10 AM |
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I remember El Paseo going back to the late 1950's, but mostly during the 1960's. Maldo's Magic Shop was in the tunnel-like passage way by the restaurant. The Shop Of Primitive Elegance in the center courtyard sold imports mostly from South America -- fur rugs, pottery, very rustic jewelry and such -- and of course Wesley Depp's leather store (custom made sandals!) and Ingeborg Langden's Scandinavian shops, side-by-side, were staples. The small linen shop, closer toward the front was owned and run by the man who hand painted all the street signs downtown in the downtown area, with the distinctive Santa Barbara/Mediterranean lettering style. In 1969 I was a runway model in a fashion show in the restaurant, put on by Joseph Magnin, which was adjacent to the El Paseo. There was also Kong's Chinese imports and a bit later a rare book store and the Coffee Bean (first bean store in SB and one of only five of that chain at the time) in the back. Last thing: the whole front of the El Paseo was originally also old style, with stone pathways -- all the way out to State Street, but was torn down for the renovation when Joseph Magnin was built around 1964. I remember going there as a young child, and the entrance from State Street was really charming, with an upper floor, flowers hanging down from wrought iron balconies, a short tunnel passage way into a first opening with a smaller fountain and some shops, then back through the two passage ways that still exist and into the larger open area.
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COMMENT 307183P
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In Praise of Eucalyptus |
2012-08-11 10:07 AM |
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i wonder what california would look like had the eucalyptus never been imported. where i grew the eucalyptus imposed itself on the natural habitat of redwoods, monterey pines and live oak. i guess it'd also be interested to see a california without palm trees.
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COMMENT 307182P
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In Praise of Eucalyptus |
2012-08-11 10:03 AM |
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If we eliminated the non-native people and plants of Santa Barbara, it would (probably) be a much less desirable place to be. Seems as if a lot eucalypts have been cut in recent years, understandably for fire, falling branch dangers. The light reflecting from their trunk, bark is a marvel.
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COMMENT 307181P
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UFO Sighting? |
2012-08-11 10:00 AM |
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No, but I wish I had. It sounds beautiful.
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COMMENT 307180
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Cliff Drive Photographer |
2012-08-11 09:59 AM |
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To COMMENT 307171:
If you can't say something nice, don't say nothing at all.
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COMMENT 307179
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 09:55 AM |
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Yes - my Aunt Kay owned The Poster. I worked there in the late 70's while in college. And yes, she had a wonderful apartment upstairs where we had our family gatherings. She was forced out in the early 90's. The Hammers who owned the rare book store next to the Poster also lived upstairs. There was also a shoe store? where I bought a pair of clogs. Bob's Flower stand. It was a great period of time in Santa Barbara - before all the chain stores moved in.
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COMMENT 307178
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Cliff Drive Photographer |
2012-08-11 09:55 AM |
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He is a well known photographer in the area and has been for a long time. I see him on the pier a lot shooting scenes with the large lens. Nothing wrong with taking photos of cars driving by, but I would bet he was taking photos of something else, with that type of lens he should be able to capture stuff at the intersection from where he was. Too bad to hear its a Nikon, these Nikonians ; ) swear by them.
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COMMENT 307177
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 09:50 AM |
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El Paseo was the focal point for tour bus groups which was the primary support for the small odds and end shops - stuff for day-trippers primarily. Give them a "spanish/mexican" meal fit for gringos at the El Paseo restaurant, let them wander the alcoves and shops and then send them back home on the bus. Yes, the proliferation of oddity/curiosity shops in our town lately run primarily by young people, which seem to attract no customers to support these allegedly State Street "high rents" does give someone pause about their business model viability. Fronts for something else? I dunno. Or do they replace those tourist odds and ends shops formerly residing in El Paseo. Unknown to many is there are residential apartments on the upper floor of the Street of Spain.
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COMMENT 307176
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 09:40 AM |
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OH DEAR LORD SAVE COSTCO!!!
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RHS
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Mission Offramp |
2012-08-11 09:34 AM |
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The most dismal and wasteful use of the greatest share of our tax money is to pay private contractors for producing war material and weaponry to do devastation to the rest of the world. We spend almost as much as the rest of the world combined in military purchases. Huge profits are made from this by military contractors and sub-constractors (not the soldiers and sailors, by the way). The money spent on public works at least gets spent at home and by middle class working folks.
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MCDUFF
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 09:29 AM |
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Ingeborg's last name was Landon. And on the Anacapa Street side of El Paseo in the early-mid 1970s was the country's second Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (the first, I believe, was in Westwood), operated by Tom De Corte (who moved to South Africa where he passed away a few years ago), and a RugCrafters store (which moved out to La Cumbre Plaza to survive). There was a Poster Shop (owner Kay lived above the art curio store at courtyard entrance to Street in Spain). Lovely memories.
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COMMENT 307173P
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Adult Literacy Program |
2012-08-11 09:28 AM |
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7082 - LOL --- good to see that you can read!! But as for the program, interesting comments. Whenever or almost whenever I've walked by or peeked in from the Faulkner, teacher and student look bored and after initially being interested in helping, I decided it was not for me. (I have a friend in another state who volunteered in the same kind of library-sponsored program and she found it great, helpful for the student, rewarding for herself.)
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JOJOFLYS
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Mystery Plant |
2012-08-11 09:19 AM |
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I love the common name for this plant - "Family Jewels Tree"
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GRANNYFRANNY
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 09:14 AM |
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The destruction of the El Paseo courtyard complex is one of the saddest stories I know about "old" Santa Barbara's demise. And I remember one more little store, called "Under The Greenwood Tree" -- lovely old musical instruments and a knowledgeable music-lover owner. I also seem to remember that Al Weingand (well known politico of the time) had an upstairs office off the courtyard. Having lunch by the little central fountain in that outdoor cafe area was one of the great pleasures of life -- Paseo Nuevo will never hold a candle to that.
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COMMENT 307169
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Neighborhood Bakery |
2012-08-11 09:11 AM |
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The chili-lime salad at La Salsa is a great take-out option if time gets away from you instead of drive thru!
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COMMENT 307168
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Mission Offramp |
2012-08-11 09:04 AM |
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891, that one actually made me laugh out LOUD. And you are spot on. HA HA HAHA! Nothing mean about that comment. I'd LOVE to see what our tax money actually goes to and how much. We'd all be astonished.
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REXOFSB
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 09:03 AM |
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@122P: I think (but could be wrong) that you're referring to Ingeborg Landin (sp?). COMINICHIS: I don't think Paseo Nauseam had anything to do with the demise of El Paseo. @073 gives a concise, accurate account of how El Paseo was done in through total mismanagement by the Trust for Historic Preservation, which turned out to be completely untrustworthy and preserved nothing. As far as tourists go (aren't we supposed to call them "visitors" these days?), they never seemed to have any trouble at all finding El Paseo. They were always underfoot, dripping their ice cream cones that they'd bought across the street at Thrifty's, taking pictures and looking at things. Not that that's a bad thing. When I was a student at SBHS I used to spend a lot of $$$ at the Tecolote Book Store. One day I wanted a book but didn't have quite enough money. The nice saleslady suggested that I open a charge account. I told her I was only 17. That didn't matter. Without so much as a parental signature, I had my first charge account, which I used for years. Imagine that happening today. What is amazing is that El Paseo was allowed to slip into oblivion without the community even realizing the tragedy that was going on right before it's eyes. One of our greatest local treasures is now consigned to office space. How absolutely pathetic.
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COMMENT 307166
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In Praise of Eucalyptus |
2012-08-11 08:57 AM |
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I have an orange-flowering eucalyptus, and the hummingbirds love it. What a show they are putting on for me now. Also, earlier in the year, an oriole family comes by, as well as many other birds drinking the nectar. I put up with raking the leaves, they make a good mulch for the side yard.
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COMMENT 307165
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Mystery Plant |
2012-08-11 08:50 AM |
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@124 Thanks! It's a very cool looking plant. I'd like to add this to my garden if I can find a source.
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OLDLAWOMAN
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Trunk Kitty Update |
2012-08-11 08:40 AM |
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You are a good human for adopting these cuties!
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COMMENT 307163
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How to Procure Public Information |
2012-08-11 08:38 AM |
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I did not see information on using a local FOIA. Did I miss it?
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COMMENT 307162
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 08:33 AM |
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315am, medical emergency, beach hotel
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COMMENT 307161
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Mystery Plant |
2012-08-11 08:31 AM |
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124 is correct. Google it and look at the pics.
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ROGER DODGER
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Scanner Report 8-11-12 |
2012-08-11 08:30 AM |
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Check out the video from yeasterday on Milpas communitys Facebook site when Tri County Produce employees asked a young homeless couple to leave the proptery. I think I heard an illegal camper call there yeasterday but did not get it written down..I don't know about exact percentage of calls involve transients probley over 60 percent.
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COMMENT 307159
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 08:18 AM |
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Yes it is terrible that it is all offices now. It was Paseo Nuevo that killed it. I used to work at the antique dress shop called Marla's and the La Belle models would do fashion shows of the Vintage gear and we would dress them up and they girls would stroll around the courtyard while people ate. All the shops were charming and owned by locals. It was the best place to shop, eat and work! There apartments upstairs were fabulous!
The tour buses would park in their private lot and the tourists would eat at the restaurant and shop in the shops and tour State Street,-- which pre-Paseo Nuevo and all the CORPORATE shops that ruined the local small business's on State St. It would be so nice to take our city back!
I would love to see the offices returned to retail spaces and the tour buses come back to the heart of old Santa Barbara again!
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SBJULES
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Trunk Kitty Update |
2012-08-11 08:15 AM |
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So Cute!!
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S.B.RON
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Scanner Report 8-11-12 |
2012-08-11 08:12 AM |
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Great work, Roger. Don't let the "trolls" get to you. Have you ever looked at what % of the reports relate to transients? Seems like they represent a lot of calls....
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SBJULES
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Mystery Plant |
2012-08-11 08:12 AM |
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It doesn't look like the milkweed we have in our yard.
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JOHNSANROQUE
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Mystery Plant |
2012-08-11 08:07 AM |
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It's an oleander that you stuck something onto.
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COMMENT 307154
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Cliff Drive Photographer |
2012-08-11 08:07 AM |
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Hello people, I'm the guy your curious about. Exactly what I'm doing with that telephoto is testing the autofocus and making very fine adjustments to both the lens and the camera. The fast moving cars going to and fro is perfect for testing high speed sports shooting. Thats what it's all about, nothing more exotic I'm afraid.
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COMMENT 307153
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In Praise of Eucalyptus |
2012-08-11 08:06 AM |
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Eucs are non-native nuisance trees that pollute (yes greenies, trees DO pollute), clogging our creeks with tree litter.
The OP can come over to my place and rake up the leaves, but bring your own green can 'cause mine is full every week...
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COMMENT 307152
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Lagoon Life |
2012-08-11 08:04 AM |
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#306882 - Saw the swans last time and they are beautiful. This trip we didn't see any egrets or cranes. Fantastic place to see some great "wild" life and get some exercise! Thanks for the nice comments!
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COMMENT 307151
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Mission Offramp |
2012-08-11 08:04 AM |
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While Caltrans is in the area, I hope they pick up the trash that lines the medians and along the roadsides from Los Positas northbound on ramp. Why is that area always so trashy? Why is the 101 through Santa Barbara one of the trashiest in the State? Crews come in for other jobs and the trash just sits there. Thank goodness for the Adopt a Highway volunteers. But they just can't keep up with all the litter that accumulates. Come on, Caltrans, give SB equal attention.
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COMMENT 307150
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Dog Groomer |
2012-08-11 07:56 AM |
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I use a mobile groomer. Aleta's Pampered Pooch. 805-705-6169. My dogs are happier to be groomed at home and I have 3 different breeds so she knows her stuff. I had a JRT and grooming was almost non-existent (except for the middle of the night baths for being skunked). Aleta can certainly trim or thin hair to your liking.
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SKOOBY
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In Praise of Eucalyptus |
2012-08-11 07:43 AM |
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If properly cared for and periodically pruned, eucalyptus trees can be much safer. Remember, they're not the only trees that heat up and explode. Many of our pines are also volatile. Nothing is 100% safe. Meanwhile, the eucalyptus provide a grace to our landscape.
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COMMENT 307147P
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Mission Offramp |
2012-08-11 07:42 AM |
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Oh, now some of these have got nasty. You who are bashing Caltrans must never have driven the 101 through town before they resurfaced it. I'm just glad to see folks employed...
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COMMENT 307145
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Meteor Shower Watch |
2012-08-11 07:33 AM |
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You what?
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COMMENT 307144
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Mission Offramp |
2012-08-11 07:26 AM |
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What is orange and white and sleeps 5...a CalTrans truck
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COMMENT 307143P
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 07:19 AM |
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Old Towne Cafe-I was married right next to the fountain in 1995! Mark Larson ran a great restaurant and made a mean margarita, but being off State Street made it difficult to find if you were a tourist.
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COMMENT 307142
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Dog Groomer |
2012-08-11 07:18 AM |
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Four Paws either in SB or Montecito! Jason is THE best!!!
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ANDY
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Neighborhood Bakery |
2012-08-11 06:50 AM |
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861 is on target. Period finalito. Ya basta. ODB rocks as does C'est Cheese.
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ROGER DODGER
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 06:41 AM |
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3:15 am? Nope sorry woke up around 4:30 it was pretty quiet then except a police officer reported hearing a crash near Los Patos around 5ish..I don't think they found anything though. I remember hearing something about Ross on Fryday can't remember what.
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COMMENT 307139
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 06:34 AM |
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Way, way back circa 1920s and through at least 1940s my grandmother had her office in El Paseo, overlooking the courtyard on the State Street side. She was the personal secretary to Max Fleishmann before her retirement in 1948.
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COMMENT 307138
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 06:30 AM |
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There were ladder trucks on top of Ross over there Friday afternoon too. Weird.
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COMMENT 307137P
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Mystery Plant |
2012-08-11 06:29 AM |
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Galls?
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COMMENT 307136
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 06:01 AM |
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Roger, I don't suppose you know what the sirens were about downtown around 315am?
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COMMENT 307135P
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Roger Code Red |
2012-08-11 03:32 AM |
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It could have been the bakery too!
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ELSPETH
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El Paseo |
2012-08-11 03:02 AM |
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The Linen Shoppe was run by Charlie Blatsos, tucked into the little passage from the central courtyard to the State Street side, near the Travel Agent and the back door of Kimo's Polynesian Shop. And Robaire ran the Café d'El Paseo where you could buy a coffee or sandwiches and sit round the fountain, under the orange trees to people-watch. Those were the days indeed ...
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LIMES
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Trunk Kitty Update |
2012-08-11 02:02 AM |
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They're amazing! Thanks for sharing, and send more!
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LIMES
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Kitten Friday |
2012-08-11 01:58 AM |
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Keep 'em coming, Dan! Love it.
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