by The Editors on October 31, 2007
The LA Times Daily Travel & Deal Blog is reporting that Legoland will be unveiling expansion plans in the “coming days” outlining a whole new section of the park called “Land of Adventure.”
Land of Adventure, set to open in March 2008, will feature four new family attractions:
* Lost Kingdom Adventure – The park’s first dark ride
* Beetle Bouncers – A bounce and drop tower ride
* Cargo Ace – Kids pilot their own plane
* Pharaoh’s Revenge – Jump and “catapult” into a foam ball pit (hopefully parents get to make the plunge as well)
This is in addition to the new aquarium that they’ve been asking permission to build. But will it still be the quaint little park we know and love?
[Link: LA Times]
by The Editors on October 31, 2007
by The Editors on October 29, 2007
It is reported that a Camp Pendleton Marine named Kevin Sullivan, 21, crashed his automobile into a motorcycle ridden by fellow Marine Shawn Redfield, 24, according to the North County Times.
The crash was reported at 10:42 p.m. at the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and State Street after suspect Kevin Sullivan, 21, reportedly struck a motorcycle driven by Shawn Redfield, 24, Sgt. Keith Blackburn said. . . . Redfield suffered injuries including a broken hand, facial injuries and road rash, and was taken by Mercy Air helicopter to Scripps Hospital for treatment, Blackburn said.
Sullivan who not surprisingly was not hurt was booked into the Vista jail on “suspicion of felony driving under the influence.” Way to take each other out, guys.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on October 27, 2007
Just had a knock on the door and was greeted by two 18-year-old guys in DC hoodies. They had a couple laminated cards and they were selling something (usually magazine subscriptions) door-to-door in order to “get points to win a contest.” The prize? In this case it was apparently a trip to Cancun. One of the kids was from Georgia, the other from “Palo Alto.” If they roll by your house leave a note in the comments.
For more on what this whole “teen sales crew” thing is all about, check out this story from the New York Times.
by The Editors on October 25, 2007
Lowell Ponte, a Carlsbad-based writer, former radio host, and avid local garage sailor wrote today about the fires in San Diego County for a site called Newsmax.com. In his article he mentions thinking about putting on a mask and going outside to play in the ashes:
In an odd moment yesterday, I thought it might be fun to go outside with my dust mask, lie down on our ash-covered driveway, and move my arms to make a snow angel. I pondered whether the fragile ash could be formed into a snowman.
Sadly, Mr. Ponte was unsuccessful in both missions. But at least Lowell hasn’t lost that wacky sense of humor.
[Link: Newsmax.com]
by The Editors on October 25, 2007
In an amazingly generous act of philanthropy the Carlsbad golf giant has announced that their Callaway Golf Foundation has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross to “provide relief for those affected by the wildfires in the San Diego area.”
“Countless employees, their families and neighbors have been impacted by the wildfires,” said Michele Szynal, Director, Callaway Golf Foundation. “The Foundation’s sole purpose is to support the people in communities where our employees live and work. We’re committed to helping any way we can.”
That’s very cool.
[Link: BusinessWire]
by The Editors on October 25, 2007
Florida-based writer Joyce Levi wrote a guest column for TCPalm.com, a Florida newspaper site, in which she recounts her recent visit to Carlsbad during Firestorm 2007.
Monday morning. I awakened to a rather large, strange-looking cloud over the ocean toward the south — deep brown to gray — and I thought, “Thunderstorms today.” I quickly learned that the cloud was smoke, and there was now a “serious” fire some 30 miles east of us in Ramona and Poway. . . . Some people have left the Grand Pacific Palisades where I’m hunkered down (familiar term). The resort has opened its doors to evacuees, along with their animals, even though this is a no-pet facility. Emergencies call for new rules. Elevators here are closed due to erratic power concerns.
It’s always funny to read what other people think about our community and our California brand of disasters. Florida has storms that march into the State, lay waste to every single thing that stands in it’s way, and then disappear back into the sky. Yet, after surviving her week in Carlsbad Joyce comes to this realization: “I don’t like fire. I much prefer Florida hurricanes.”
And you know what? So do we, because Florida is about as far inland as you can get.
[Link: TCPalm.com]
by The Editors on October 25, 2007
Legoland was closed this week due to the fires, however, they are re-opening on Friday October 25.
LEGOLAND California will not open for business today out of respect and consideration for the firefighters as well as victims of the many fires currently burning in San Diego County. . . .We are saddened by this situation that affects so much of California at this time and our thoughts and prayers go out to those families affected by the fires. . .
Carlsbadistan visitors who travelled across the county to visit the park will finally be able to tomorrow. And, since school is out for most everyone what better time to hit the park. Enjoy.
[Link: Legoland]
by The Editors on October 23, 2007
As the sun burned through the smoke around 11 AM this morning Carlsbadistan’s Village came alive with shoppers, people out to grab a bite to eat, and school kids happy to be out of class in spite of the terrible destruction in other parts of San Diego County. As a guy on the Seawall said, “In the mountains this would be a snow day.”
Yes, but in Southern California, it’s a fire day and it seems like everyone is making the most of it, albeit in appropriate garb.
by The Editors on October 23, 2007
After two days of wind protection from the smoke of the Rice fires to the north and the Witch fire to the south of Carlsbadistan, the clear blue skies gave way to heavy smoke and ash falling like light snow. As the sun came up this morning over Agua Hedionda Lagoon southern skies were dark orange. To the north it looked like a normal foggy morning, however, a few deep breaths let it immediately be known that this is not fog.
After spending the day indoors yesterday because he could not work Carlsbad resident Craig Hammon, of Hammon Constuction decided that a tour of North County was in order. “At about midnight, after watching all the news all day I decided it was time for a motorcycle ride,” he said. “I mentioned it to my wife and I was surprised that she said, ‘Go ahead, just don’t get killed.”
Hammon said he rode from Carlsbad down to the Del Dios Highway in Del Mar out to Interstate 15 and then back again and didn’t see any flames. “They were doing a really good job of keeping all the roads in the fire areas blocked,” he said. “The only place I saw flames was out on the 15 in what looked like the Pala area.”
So far no fires have crossed the border into Carlsbad proper. We will update the site throughout the day. For an interesting Google Map of the fires click here.
The LA Times Daily Travel & Deal Blog is reporting that Legoland will be unveiling expansion plans in the “coming days” outlining a whole new section of the park called “Land of Adventure.”
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