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The Coronado Historical Association’s Gala, “Celebrating Coronado History”, Saturday night at the Coronado Island Marriott was a grand evening indeed. Everything from the placards on the tables for the silent auction to dessert was first class. Particularly,  Gerry MacCartee and Nancy Cobb’s historical presentation was fun, educational and entertaining. Fundraising appeared to be very successful at the [...]

Each day we are inundated with digital messages and sound bites clamoring for our attention. Imagine our surprise and delight when we received this graciously hand-written note of appreciation from long-time Coronado resident Jeanne Shoemaker. Thank you Jeanne, you truly brightened our day.

As you can see it was a great day on the water in San Diego Bay. The company boat is a Kayot S245, and unlike most of the other toys (I mean company assets) it does not have a name yet. Is that bad luck? Any suggestions? Maybe Miss KenPubl or ToBook. Kinda of a [...]

Above this morning’s sunrise was a crescent moon equally spectacular!! Sorry for all the exclamation points. I’m sorry for all my shortcomings. A little too “loose” after last nights Chamber event. As a matter of fact, this is yesterday’s sunrise anyway. I sound a little pious because earlier while filling up CORMKTG, (that’s one of [...]

OK … now do an about-face from Would you believe …  (that’s turn around to the non-military minded). This was the inspiration for a book cover. What year did it come out? Hint – It was a painted version of this view. For reference, see the CTB cover art archive »

Where is this? this was taken with a big, rather huge telephoto lens from Coronado!

Down by Radars – Really low to the beach. One copter was practicing dropping off guys hanging on to a long rope while the other was engaged in landing and take-off manuevers. Is this why the traffic lights were out at the other end of the strand?

Join The Alzheimer’s Association as they celebrate the artistic expressions of those with Alzheimer’s disease at the annual fundraising event – Memories in the Making Art Auction. The event will take place on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 6:00 -9:00 pm at the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park.

Coming Home to Coronado After taking my son up to LJCD everyday for school I return over the SD-Coronado Bay Bridge to Nado. Turning left on A Ave (after 8am of course) and up to the stop sign to cross 4th Street. There everyday is an older gentleman standing around his house doing chores or [...]

A little morning surf session at Ralph’s looking back towards Nado.