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The San Diego Traveler

Archive for October 2008

October 15th, 2008

Are You Ready for Wildfire Season?

Wildfires are a constant threat for San Diegans. We live in a desert, in constant drought, and each new fire -  whether man-made or naturally occurring - reminds us of the disastrous wildfires in our recent past, and the very real possibility that San Diego can erupt in flames again.
Are you ready?
One step you [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

October 14th, 2008

Register to Vote - AND Get Free Ice Cream!

On Monday (October 20) from 4-8 p.m., Baskin-Robbins will celebrate its new Election Flavors by offering a free 3 oz. cup or cone of Straight Talk Crunch (representing Republican Senator John McCain) or Whirl of Change (representing Democratic Senator Barack Obama) to anyone who registers to vote at any of the 29 local Baskin-Robbins located [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

October 13th, 2008

Do Beach and Booze Mix?

For decades a debate has waged over whether or not to allow alcohol on San Diego’s beaches. If you ever watched an episode of Beach Patrol: San Diego, you’d understand why. Drunks seem to take up more of the beach officers’ time than anything else, and the beach brawl last Labor Day didn’t help.
This November, [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 3 comments

October 12th, 2008

It’s Apple Season

October is the best time of year to head down to Julian, especially if you love apples.  Apple Days actually started at the end of September. They’re in full swing now, and will continue for the next month until November 15, with all kinds festivities planned for each day of the month.
Wandering around Julian’s quaint [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

October 11th, 2008

This Week’s Featured Photos

While wandering through Flickr this week, I came across these amazing photos all taken this week across San Diego county:

Aren’t these remarkable? Thanks to these very talented photographers:
Photo #1 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/susan_w/2915524523/Photo #2 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/salondemaria/2924083178/Photo #3 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/mswebersd/2915844557/Photo #4 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/markkelley/2920911742/Photo #5 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/vissago/2926516846/
Tags: airshow, balboa park, camp pendleton, f-18, [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

October 10th, 2008

Haunted Hotel

Are you still looking for the ultimate San Diego scare this Halloween? Check in to the Haunted Hotel, where you can walk into (and hopefully out of) some of film’s most terrifying scenes.

This is clearly not meant for children, but looks like a frightfully good time.
“The Haunted Hotel…where movies come to life…”

Tags: halloween, haunted, hotel, [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

October 9th, 2008

Music History in San Diego

The San Diego Reader has just published a very cool article:
50 Greatest Concerts in San Diego History 1917 - 2005

Their picks include Elvis Presley, the Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, The Beatles, The Doors, the Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Elton John, Frank Zappa, Led Zeppelin, the Who, the Ramones, The Police, The Clash, [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 1 comment

October 8th, 2008

A Smashing Good Time

Do you have any pent up anger that you need to get rid of? Wouldn’t you just like to break something?
Well, you’re in luck!  Head down to Sarah’s Smash Shack and, for a fee, you can break dishes, glass flowers, vases, wine glasses, jugs, glass frames, or bring your own breakables. Check out the [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

October 7th, 2008

Calling All San Diego Bloggers

Calling all San Diego Bloggers - This is the official October call for submissions to:
The San Diego Special Edition
San Diego County bloggers, as well as bloggers writing articles about their travels here, gather together here once a month to share our favorite articles. If you write about San Diego, you’re invited!
Tags: blog, bloggers, carnival, writers

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By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

October 6th, 2008

Come See the Animals - For Free!

During the whole month of October, children 3-11 can come to the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park and receive free general admission! Of course, they must be accompanied by an adult (who will have to pay for their own ticket), but this is a great deal, especially for families who couldn’t otherwise afford [...]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments