AUNTIE S.
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2011-02-05 12:38 PM |
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Thank you for this wonderful article and especially for the picture of Dorcas Robson. Two of my three children had her for kindergarten at Roosevelt and I worked at with her at the school for several years. It's good to know she's still with us! Not surprised she's still sharp as a tack - the lady seems ageless. BTW, as a 63-year resident of S.B. I've appreciated all the postings of your walks and learned things I never knew.
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SUKIHAT
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2011-02-05 02:18 PM |
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How does one get the info about upcoming walks (dates, times, starting places)? Can anyone join in?
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HATTIE
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2011-02-05 11:51 PM |
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loved this article & the whole concept of what you're doing! thanks for taking the time to chronicle your hikes & share them with us.
one minor point--the name of the retirement community is valle (not val) verde. verde was actually the first name of the founder. the place has an interesting history:
http://www.valleverdesb.com/about/history
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COMMENT 143380
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2011-02-06 08:39 AM |
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The hidden gem of an organic farm that leases the land from the school district is called Avalon Farms. Whether you live in Hidden Valley or somewhere else you can order a weekly CSA food box of produce locally grown on the farm and pick it up on Mondays or Thursday. We have been getting our box of produce from them for over two years now and our twin girls look so forward to it. They usually help themselves to a cucumber, apple or squash and eat them right out of the box! To order your own call them at 680-1218. This little farm definitely adds a sweet touch of local sustainability to the neighborhood!
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COMMENT 143383
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2011-02-06 08:49 AM |
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You only need to unlock one lock to open the gate. This set-up allows a number of different people to access the gate without worrying about losing keys or remembering combinations.
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COMMENT 143385
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2011-02-06 08:52 AM |
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Really enjoyed your reports on your walks. I hope you continue to share future articles on your explorations.
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COMMENT 143386
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2011-02-06 08:54 AM |
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You only need a key to one padalock to get in. Unique design allows all participants in activity behind gate to be able to get in or out without having multiple copies of same key as when only one lock used. Lose your key or have it stolen, replace one lock & a single set of keys. The other participants need not be bothered.My question: where do I buy one?
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COMMENT 143405
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2011-02-06 09:51 AM |
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Wonderful walk, felt almost as though I was along. Plan to try it. Thank you, keep up reporting, please.
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COMMENT 143441
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2011-02-06 01:12 PM |
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Love your reports and photos! Correction, though: Teasel is not a native plant. The California natives, possibly including the Chumash, made hair-brushes from the tough fibers that surround the bulbs of the amole plant - sometimes called soap plant - Chlorogalum pomeridianum. Teasel - also called Fuller's teasel - was used to comb fibers during clothmaking in England, and probably elsewhere.
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EL BARBARENO
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2011-02-06 01:15 PM |
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Wonderful! Thank you.
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COMMENT 146572
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2011-02-18 06:59 AM |
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I really look forward to reading about all your hikes, and hope you continue to post. After you finish SB...will you move to outlying areas?? Summerland, Santa Ynez..... I really think you should put together a book of your hikes.
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