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by Joaquin Antique
Since it’s has been inaccessible the last couple days due to high surf, I thought I’d put together a collection of current and past photos with a pier theme.
The San Diego Reader recently had a great article by Delinda Lombardo about Jan Manning, the woman responsible for the pier mosaics:
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Randi Coulthard on OB Rag Endorses Mandy Havlik for District 2 of City Council: “Totally agree that Mandy is the best candidate for District 2. Mandy truly cares about the community and our neighborhoods.…” May 6, 12:07
Chris Schultz on Framing the News About Bicycling? Let’s Try ‘Safety First’: “the real problem is how many single-occupant cars are on the roads. Been that way forever. So many people from…” May 6, 11:38
Natalie on Framing the News About Bicycling? Let’s Try ‘Safety First’: “I live right down the street and witness motorists running that stop sign and many others in the neighborhood regularly……” May 6, 11:28
Don on Framing the News About Bicycling? Let’s Try ‘Safety First’: “Yes, cyclists must obey the rules of the road. But then, so too must motorists and that’s a far greater…” May 6, 10:47
La Playa Heritage on Community Coalition Bulletin: San Diego Budget Review Is This Week at City Hall May 4–8: “On Monday, Mayor Todd Gloria staff stated that the 10% to 20% across the board raises for all the City…” May 6, 10:33
Frank Gormlie on Community Coalition Bulletin: San Diego Budget Review Is This Week at City Hall May 4–8: “The times laid out by La Playa Heritage for public comments during the council’s budget process are key to know…” May 6, 10:13
Scott F on Framing the News About Bicycling? Let’s Try ‘Safety First’: “Back in the 60’s I rode my bike to Junior High (from Bird Rock to Muirlands) every day. One day…” May 6, 09:43
Billy on Framing the News About Bicycling? Let’s Try ‘Safety First’: “Nice olive branch, Kate, but there’s nothing wrong with a story based on an anecdote. Are we supposed to buy…” May 6, 09:24
StephPL on Framing the News About Bicycling? Let’s Try ‘Safety First’: “Last week I parked on Pt Loma Avenue, on the north side of the street, maybe 2 houses up the…” May 6, 09:21
Sam on Framing the News About Bicycling? Let’s Try ‘Safety First’: “I think you mean to turn right on WPL. I do it everyday and will not stop! Thank you for…” May 6, 08:57
Tate Keller on Framing the News About Bicycling? Let’s Try ‘Safety First’: “Everyone should be following the rules of the roads – stops signs, lights, etc – yes. But it’s us drivers…” May 6, 07:15
Michae - US Immigration Crackdown on Why ICE’s horrific killing in Minneapolis was inevitable: “As a professional lawyer interested in immigration law and law enforcement actions, it is troubling to see the escalation of…” May 6, 03:39 Frank Gormlie on Framing the News About Bicycling? Let’s Try ‘Safety First’: “Yeah,Steph and super-bright headlight beams. That’s my beef. Just a simple drive from OB to East County I see so…” May 5, 21:37
Geoff Page on Framing the News About Bicycling? Let’s Try ‘Safety First’: “I encountered this self-serving semantic argument several years ago. Attempts to control language like this is not anything new, but…” May 5, 21:37 Frank Gormlie on Framing the News About Bicycling? Let’s Try ‘Safety First’: “Don’t be so freaking offensive. Okay,maybe I read your comments wrong. You seemed to be nit-picking and missing the main…” May 5, 21:35
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Great pix, Joaq, especially the one of the ambassador . . . I remember him from back in “the day” . . . or maybe it was his father . . .
Sometimes we take our environment for granted and when we can’t have it, we get stressed. I used to take LSD and go for walks with friends on the pier late at night, like 2 am.
WTF?? Is this just random word association?