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May 09, 2008

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May 02, 2008

Captains Log - 05-02-08

We haven't been updating this blog for about the last 6 weeks because of laziness, and patiently awaiting the arrival of our new Daughter.... we hope to be back soon! Her she is:

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March 26, 2008

Farmers Market Offers Giant Strawberries

Over at the Carpinteris Farmers Market they were selling some really BIG Strawberries -  and here they are!: If they're in Carp, then more than likel;y we'll find them in Santa Barbara and Goleta!
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March 18, 2008

Gipsy Kings Prices Soar from Scalpers!

Well Santa Barbara, looks like if you want to go see the Gipsy Kings this coming August 17 . . . better head over to the County Bowl and get some of the Probably Less then prime seating left. Looks like all of the good seats can be had online at 2 to 3 times the face value! Talk about our local venue giving us the shaft! Normal Top Tier Pricing is about $75.00

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March 09, 2008

The famous Small/Tall Albitts House

Albitts_houseWhat's 3 stories tall with a base of 20 feet by 20 feet?

This place is actually amazing. It has a Roof-top Patio, over a Three-Story house, on a one-story Garage, on a 20 by 20 lot, 4 blocks from the Beach . . . Overlooking State Street - and it's 1/2 block off of State Street.

The Owners Sue and Neil Alblitt built it as something they could leave to their children. It's actually quite a wonder - such a small place that houses all you really need to live in Santa Barbara.

Now if there was a 2 car garage and 2 apartments there . . . that would really be a feat!

You can learn more about this place at www.jeffsheltonarchitect.com

March 04, 2008

Some Quick Granada Facts

It will cost you about $2,500.00 a day to put on a show at the new Granada Theater, Monday-Thursday. $3,500.00 Friday-Sunday. That will include the whole Theater . . . or course you'll need to pay extra for Front Lobby Staff (100.00/performance), Plus $2,000,000.00 ( 2 Million ) in Comprehensive Insurance Coverage. $500.00 per performance if you want to use the House Steinway Piano ( oh, and you'll need to pay the going rate for the Piano Tuner ).

You'll also need to pay for Spotlight Operators, Pay a percentage of Merchandise Sales 20%-25%, as of now there is no info on Backstage DSL access, a Box Office Chargeback of .25 cents . . . So lets see - to pull off a concert with the lowest cost for tickets . . . you'll need to charge about $4.75 which brings in $7,362.50 Total - Less the Rental Fee for the Weekend, Insurance and Staff - You should end up at about even! If you sell 1,550 tickets!

So, if you have a $20.00 ticket price . . . You could hypothetically bring in $31,000.00 before Expenses!

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Photo of Granada Building from 1999

February 24, 2008

Harbor and Wharf areas Closed Due to High Waves

According to the Report heard on KTYD 99.9 FM Both Stearns Wharf and the Harbor area were closed tot he Public today due to High Waves, reported as high as 7 Feet. As a public safety caution, people were asked not to enter the water and not Surf because of the high waves for this area.

And according to NOAA.gov website: ... High Surf Advisory Remains in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday. - It might not look like very high waves in this photo taken about 6:15 this evening, but  those waves are breaking at about the end of the Pier where the Ty Warner Sea Center is located. The Wharf is surely taking a pounding tonight!

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February 18, 2008

El Capitan Beach View

If you ever want to take a drive up North on the 101 Highway - You may want to stop by El Capitan State Beach, just for a look at the Rocks and the Views, it's a nice little stroll to clear your mind and just enjoy!

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File Photos of Oprah Winfrey in Santa Barbara

Back in May of 2006, Oprah visited the local Borders Bookstore to help the Author of a Book. In these photos it seems as Ms. O was a little distracted by the Clicking of Our Camera. Luckily we didn't get our head bit off!
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