tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3353642204513381780.post3008455496935086171..comments2011-05-18T10:31:22.458-07:00Comments on Issues to Ponder: Pondering on a New Boathouse at Cabrillo BeachM Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644940232494534872noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3353642204513381780.post-19086123422242853532008-07-22T18:09:00.000-07:002008-07-22T18:09:00.000-07:00Thanks. I read it also.MWThanks. I read it also.<BR/>MWM Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08644940232494534872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3353642204513381780.post-60928224944000464512008-07-22T15:12:00.000-07:002008-07-22T15:12:00.000-07:00the breeze just made my pointthe breeze just made my pointAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3353642204513381780.post-27349376901616285762008-07-17T23:58:00.000-07:002008-07-17T23:58:00.000-07:00No apologies necessary anonymous 8:00 PM,Your obse...No apologies necessary anonymous 8:00 PM,<BR/><BR/>Your observations about Cabrillo Beach is one that I also share, to quite an extent.<BR/><BR/>When we walk Cookie down at Cabrillo (always on a leash) we see the folks who have traveled some distance to escape the heat where they live.<BR/><BR/>I don't blame anyone for wanting to cool off, but there are some issues that are more cultural, now being found at Cabrillo.<BR/><BR/>Apparently when some folks use the Indoor Personal Stress Relieving Units (IPSRU) they are not accustomed to placing used toilet paper into the toilet. Their culture has them placing it beside the toilet, it is just the way they have done it and it is not wrong in their culture.<BR/><BR/>I don't begrudge folks needing to come down to San Pedro to cool off.<BR/><BR/>But some of our residents in OUR community do not feel comfortable at Cabrillo Beach any longer.<BR/><BR/>We have had absolutely no trouble walking Cookie around Cabrillo Beach and onto the pier.<BR/><BR/>Cookie likes to see folks fishing and she seems interested when she sees a fish flopping on the concrete.<BR/><BR/>The only thing Cookie does not like is the metal plates on the pier. She jumps over them for some reason.<BR/><BR/>Cookie also likes to look for feral cats, but we hope folks stop feeding them so they will go away.<BR/><BR/>I think a new Boathouse might attract more folks to use the boats stored at the new Boathouse, and it may be a way of having people who don't normally try small boating, to give it a go.<BR/><BR/>I do agree strongly that there are many other problems in OUR community that need more attention by all of us than a new Boathouse could bring.<BR/><BR/>I think if we all don't pay attention to the Clearwater Program and where they are going to put the shaft and ground level workspace, we could be in a world of hurt, and that is just one issue.<BR/><BR/>I also strongly agree with you about our infrastructure issues.<BR/><BR/>Western Avenue had just one lane closed for almost a day and the traffic was unbelievable!<BR/><BR/>There are still old storm drains under Western that have not failed, YET. In this case it is not a matter of it, it is a matter of when.<BR/><BR/>Rancho Palos Verdes placed added fees on certain properties to fix their storm drains, but the ones under Western are still shared with the County of L.A. and they haven't been relined yet.<BR/><BR/>I think we will all get a good taste of how things change when Target opens up. Traffic patterns will certainly do some changing when folks living in the southern part of San Pedro head along Gaffey or Pacific to get to the new store.<BR/><BR/>A new Boathouse may be a grand idea for the supporters of Cabrillo Beach. I will continue to publish information about that issue.<BR/><BR/>I really don't know what it would take to get San Pedrans going back to Cabrillo Beach.<BR/><BR/>But I'm not swimming off the sand in the inner harbor, no way, no how.<BR/>MWM Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08644940232494534872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3353642204513381780.post-35884421795549455922008-07-17T20:00:00.000-07:002008-07-17T20:00:00.000-07:00and don't get me wrong, the welcome park is indeed...and don't get me wrong, the welcome park is indeed ridiculous (especially at the mouth of an exit of a freeway!!). <BR/><BR/>but spending millions on a once-popular attraction from the 40s and 50s is indeed a waste of time and money, especially with our city's decaying infrastructure. <BR/><BR/>sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3353642204513381780.post-25974808363605240692008-07-17T10:17:00.000-07:002008-07-17T10:17:00.000-07:00you could put the taj mahal on cabrillo beach but ...you could put the taj mahal on cabrillo beach but people won't go there as long as the water quality doesn't improve. people just won't use it, period. it'll be a waste of 5,6,7 milllion bucks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3353642204513381780.post-15688382263283100382008-07-16T12:18:00.000-07:002008-07-16T12:18:00.000-07:00Thanks anonymous 4:02 PM.Should we be looking to f...Thanks anonymous 4:02 PM.<BR/><BR/>Should we be looking to find ways to get members of the San Pedro and surrounding local communities to use Cabrillo Beach more?<BR/><BR/>I agree that there are many problems and issues that we need to think about.<BR/><BR/>Right now I think on a 'ridiculous' meter, the welcome park and the fountains and waterscape at the entrance to Berth 93 are right up there, but a new boathouse might allow for folks from anywhere, the chance to enjoy some fun.<BR/><BR/>Heck, they won't even allow kids to cool down in the new 'pool' that is that waterscape that will be formally dedicated on July 25.<BR/>MWM Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08644940232494534872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3353642204513381780.post-45566089984882470462008-07-14T16:02:00.000-07:002008-07-14T16:02:00.000-07:00with all due respect to the boosters, this project...with all due respect to the boosters, this project is ridiculous. it's another useless faciliity that holds little vallue for the problems facing pedro today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com