Disconnect from the Power Grid

How about using 1 gallon of water to power your house for a day?

Dan Nocera: Personalized Energy from PopTech on Vimeo.

The Power of Time Off

Thinking of the future

I've been on the road with my family over vast parts of North America. With so much time to think about many items in our lives, here is my newest post.



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Surfin cross

Easter Sunday and the surf rats are at it again!~

Ocean week

Over the last 8 days has been a fun set of events that centers around Cardiff School. How lucky for our children as well as the parents to enjoy the resource of living by-the-sea. My son and daughter are currently intrigued with "ocean animal art" along with creative ideas that adults know are not reality.

I'm so happy to see them dream and believe in mermaids as well as riding dolphins while reading!

Famed 'boat' house open for public tours

ENCINITAS ---- People who have long wondered whether the city's beloved "boat" houses look as nautical on the inside as they do on the outside will have a chance to find out Saturday. For one day only, and for perhaps for the first time in the city's history, one of the two "boats" is open for public tours. S.S. Moonlight tours; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cost: $10 per person, or $20 per family. By BARBARA HENRY To continue reading at the North County Times.

A bit pricey for viewing a vacant rental, but it's not everyday you can view such a different type of living quarters.

Free Flowers, Cardiff

Shaun, a local resident and father has been donating free bouquets to all who are willing to stop on San Elijo Ave over the last 3 days.

A few of his other endeavors include wholesaling Agave drought resistant plants and recycling living plants from cluttered yards to new owners with some of the proceeds going to Cardiff School District. If you want to contact Shaun, want2tow@gmail.com or 760-707-7869

Thanks for the beautiful bouquet, it looks great!

lunch on the bluff

Just one of those nice spring days.

Birds of San Elijo Lagoon

Cardiff Library is to host an event Sat. 28th 10:30 am for the family. An interactive event with stories and crafts presented by the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy.

Enjoy the weekend

What to post? With so many things to talk about, local-international. In a effort to keep this blog light hearted there is no need to cover the mostly bad news.

I do have my opinion's that I share and post about the local Real Estate market http://encinitas-realestate.blogspot.com/.
Enjoy your weekend.

Rainy day

Just one of those days that feels like the

"Pacific Northwest Coastline".

Friends of the Library

CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA — The Friends of the Cardiff Library is once again offering scholarships to area students. Unlike some other scholarship programs, the organization does not request a transcript but relies heavily on the essay portion of the application. To continue reading at The Coast News. By Wehtahnah Tucker

Seaside snowboarding: Local school uses novel approach

ENCINITAS ---- Gas for a four-hour car ride - $50. Lift ticket at a ski resort -about $60; Snowboard rental -$35. Beginner's class fee -upwards of $60. Spending the day on the slopes without ever getting up on a snowboard -Worthless. To continue reading at The North County Times. By John Raifsnider. The school is located in the Hansen's parking lot, http://www.adventureski.com/

Batiquitos Lagoon’s Wildlife Restored

Batiquitos Lagoon in the boarding cities of Encinitas and Carlsbad is a natural treasure. It has been 25 years since the founding of the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation, with work done through thousands of volunteer hours to restore a valuable habitat. To continue reading at The North County Voice By Rich Guy Miller

Hall Property Update, Coastal commission won't get involved

The state's Coastal Commission, after a short discussion Friday, unanimously rejected requests by Cardiff residents for it to become involved in a dispute regarding an Encinitas sports park project. Commissioners said the city's plan for the 44-acre Hall property near Interstate 5 has become controversial in the community, but found no "substantial issue" of statewide concern related to the project. That means the city's approval stands. To continue reading at The North County Times. By BARBARA HENRY

Arts Alive Banner Project

"Guru Crossing"

by Don Doerfler

On Saturday, February 7th, 2009 from 2pm-5pm at Cabo Grill located at 1950 N Coast Highway 101 on the corner of La Costa Ave and Highway 101, the 101 Arts Alive Banners will be unveiled. After the unveiling the Banners will be on display on the lamp posts along Hwy 101 in Downtown Encinitas, Leucadia and the Cardiff Towne Center where they will remain until May. The live auction will take place on Sunday, May 31st, 2009 at 2pm at the Cardiff Town Center. For more info; http://www.encinitas101.com/news_events-banners.html

Jazz at the Library

Wednesday, February 4, 6:30 PM, at Cardiff Library.
An evening of jazz in celebration of Black History Month!
Pianist and saxophonist Kamau Kenyatta is a lecturer in the University of California's Jazz Studies Department.
Originally from Detroit, his versatility comes from his early exposure to a vast array of musical styles. Kamau has worked with jazz greats such as Hubert Laws, Earl Klugh, and Donald Byrd. World tours have taken him to over 20 countries and included stints with Donald Byrd, Carl Anderson, and the Supremes.

Save Energy

ENCINITAS — An official with San Diego Gas & Electric gave a presentation to City Council Jan. 21 outlining new technology available to homeowners and businesses that may conserve electricity and save money.

Claudia Carrillo, a public affairs manager with the power company, said smart meters are digital meters with two-way communication that send energy use information to SDG&E. Unlike existing meters, smart meters have a computer chip that records energy usage. In the future, energy use information will be recorded every hour at your home and every 15 minutes at a business. To continue reading at The Coast News. By Wehtahnah Tucker

Sharing the water

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State commission to consider Hall property appeal

CARDIFF--- A hotly debated decision by the Encinitas City Council to put a sports field park on the 44-acre Hall property will be reviewed by the state Coastal Commission next week. To continue reading at The North County Times. By BARBARA HENRY

50 year-old Torrey Pines gone

CARDIFF ---- A series of controversial worm poop fertilizer applications didn't save three Torrey pines from dying at Cardiff's library. Neither did the newly reworked irrigation system, nor the intensive pruning effort, nor even the removal of some of the soil and roots around the trees' bases. To continue reading at

The North County Times. By BARBARA HENRY

Moonlight Beach

Photos/Art by Christan Manion, Nick & Kirra's loving uncle.

Orchids in the rain

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E-post cards

These are nice to e-mail with 5 choices of which corner of Encinitas you would like the most for a post card. Click on the http://www.encinitaslive.com/ site to send. While you're there explore the artists of all dimensions.

Council agrees to increase pedestrian safety

CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA — City Council voted unanimously to install an all-way stop at the intersection of Mackinnon Avenue and Villa Cardiff Drive during its Jan. 14 meeting.

In response to the Cardiff School District superintendent’s request last year, city staff investigated ways to increase pedestrian safety. Accessing the east side and west side of Mackinnon Avenue can be a dangerous proposition according to city traffic engineers. Especially since the area is accessed mainly by school children during high traffic times of day. Click on link to continue reading at The Coast News. By Wehtahnah Tucker

Swamis Pedestrian Railroad underpass

Construction should start in 18 months. For more info click on this link to the City of Encinitas or the picture.

Update; 2/21, design/artistic changes approved. To continue reading at The North County Times. By BARBARA HENRY

The handing over of the reins

This affects everyone in Encinitas, so lets wish our new president the best of luck.

Encinitas Events Calendar

Happy New Year from the City of Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department. Please enjoy our recreation programs, parks, beaches, trail facilities, events and ideas for getting out and having fun in your community. Click link to view, City of Encinitas

Developer brings sand to the beach

Trucks moved at high rates of speed onto Ponto Beach in south Carlsbad carrying loads of sand during low tide Jan. 8. The unusual activity marked the beginning of a monthlong sand replenishment program that will eventually deposit 37,000 cubic yards of so-called opportunistic sand on the beach. The sand originated from the construction site of Pacific Station in downtown Encinitas. The $40 million mixed-use development at 687 South Coast Highway, anchored by a Whole Foods Market, will include 47 condominiums, restaurants, shops and offices. Continue article at The Coast News. by Wehtahnah Tucker

High school students take home top surfing honors

The Swami’s Surfing Association gave its top surfing honors to two local high school students at the annual awards ceremony this past December. Continue reading at The Coast News. By Wehtahnah Tucker