[carli]

As someone who lives in Del Mar and spends most of the day ferrying kids around, I agree that the fair traffic seems WAY worse this year. I don’t know if it’s the traffic management people who aren’t doing an effective job, or if attendance has greatly increased (or maybe both), but it seems almost impossible to go anywhere after 10 a.m. these days. We were just saying we feel a bit trapped.

Humidity – not so much. Must have been different in the fairgrounds because, within a mile from there, we’ve had nice cool breezes and crisp night air (warmer weather, but not too hot) all week.

I never thought I’d say this, but I actually find myself kind of looking forward to race season, only because it will mean the end of the fair.

Hate to gripe about it b/c I know we’re lucky to live anywhere around San Diego, where the livin’ is pretty darn easy.

Happy summer and Fourth of July, everyone!

[carli]

We like the guys at Carmel Valley Collision Center (http://www.carmelvalleycollision.com/) on Sorrento Valley Rd. Unfortunately, having teenagers, we’ve had to use their services twice and they’ve always provided us with a very fair price and done a perfect job.

I’ve also heard good things about Amato’s but a friend who used them thought they were expensive, and when they worked on her car, they somehow screwed up the electronic locking system, which prevented her from locking her car…she picked it up on a Friday and couldn’t bring it back until Mon because they were closed so she spent the weekend being a little nervous about leaving her (very expensive) car unlocked wherever she went.

[carli]

We like the guys at Carmel Valley Collision Center (http://www.carmelvalleycollision.com/) on Sorrento Valley Rd. Unfortunately, having teenagers, we’ve had to use their services twice and they’ve always provided us with a very fair price and done a perfect job.

I’ve also heard good things about Amato’s but a friend who used them thought they were expensive, and when they worked on her car, they somehow screwed up the electronic locking system, which prevented her from locking her car…she picked it up on a Friday and couldn’t bring it back until Mon because they were closed so she spent the weekend being a little nervous about leaving her (very expensive) car unlocked wherever she went.

[carli]

We like the guys at Carmel Valley Collision Center (http://www.carmelvalleycollision.com/) on Sorrento Valley Rd. Unfortunately, having teenagers, we’ve had to use their services twice and they’ve always provided us with a very fair price and done a perfect job.

I’ve also heard good things about Amato’s but a friend who used them thought they were expensive, and when they worked on her car, they somehow screwed up the electronic locking system, which prevented her from locking her car…she picked it up on a Friday and couldn’t bring it back until Mon because they were closed so she spent the weekend being a little nervous about leaving her (very expensive) car unlocked wherever she went.

[carli]

We like the guys at Carmel Valley Collision Center (http://www.carmelvalleycollision.com/) on Sorrento Valley Rd. Unfortunately, having teenagers, we’ve had to use their services twice and they’ve always provided us with a very fair price and done a perfect job.

I’ve also heard good things about Amato’s but a friend who used them thought they were expensive, and when they worked on her car, they somehow screwed up the electronic locking system, which prevented her from locking her car…she picked it up on a Friday and couldn’t bring it back until Mon because they were closed so she spent the weekend being a little nervous about leaving her (very expensive) car unlocked wherever she went.

[carli]

We like the guys at Carmel Valley Collision Center (http://www.carmelvalleycollision.com/) on Sorrento Valley Rd. Unfortunately, having teenagers, we’ve had to use their services twice and they’ve always provided us with a very fair price and done a perfect job.

I’ve also heard good things about Amato’s but a friend who used them thought they were expensive, and when they worked on her car, they somehow screwed up the electronic locking system, which prevented her from locking her car…she picked it up on a Friday and couldn’t bring it back until Mon because they were closed so she spent the weekend being a little nervous about leaving her (very expensive) car unlocked wherever she went.

[carli]

When we had our house totally remodeled and added on to a few years ago, we were surprised to find that our builder hadn’t factored in the cost of gutters. He said they were optional. We went back to the architect’s plans, and found they weren’t spec’d, but when we discussed it w/the architect he said he expected we’d put them on. For a little while, we thought we might skip them because we were afraid they might look ugly (our roofline has a lot of angles), but decided we didn’t want to deal with the water issues. We’re glad we put them on…can’t even imagine not having them with all the storms we’ve had, and visually, we don’t even notice them.

[carli]

When we had our house totally remodeled and added on to a few years ago, we were surprised to find that our builder hadn’t factored in the cost of gutters. He said they were optional. We went back to the architect’s plans, and found they weren’t spec’d, but when we discussed it w/the architect he said he expected we’d put them on. For a little while, we thought we might skip them because we were afraid they might look ugly (our roofline has a lot of angles), but decided we didn’t want to deal with the water issues. We’re glad we put them on…can’t even imagine not having them with all the storms we’ve had, and visually, we don’t even notice them.

[carli]

When we had our house totally remodeled and added on to a few years ago, we were surprised to find that our builder hadn’t factored in the cost of gutters. He said they were optional. We went back to the architect’s plans, and found they weren’t spec’d, but when we discussed it w/the architect he said he expected we’d put them on. For a little while, we thought we might skip them because we were afraid they might look ugly (our roofline has a lot of angles), but decided we didn’t want to deal with the water issues. We’re glad we put them on…can’t even imagine not having them with all the storms we’ve had, and visually, we don’t even notice them.

[carli]

When we had our house totally remodeled and added on to a few years ago, we were surprised to find that our builder hadn’t factored in the cost of gutters. He said they were optional. We went back to the architect’s plans, and found they weren’t spec’d, but when we discussed it w/the architect he said he expected we’d put them on. For a little while, we thought we might skip them because we were afraid they might look ugly (our roofline has a lot of angles), but decided we didn’t want to deal with the water issues. We’re glad we put them on…can’t even imagine not having them with all the storms we’ve had, and visually, we don’t even notice them.

[carli]

When we had our house totally remodeled and added on to a few years ago, we were surprised to find that our builder hadn’t factored in the cost of gutters. He said they were optional. We went back to the architect’s plans, and found they weren’t spec’d, but when we discussed it w/the architect he said he expected we’d put them on. For a little while, we thought we might skip them because we were afraid they might look ugly (our roofline has a lot of angles), but decided we didn’t want to deal with the water issues. We’re glad we put them on…can’t even imagine not having them with all the storms we’ve had, and visually, we don’t even notice them.

[carli]

This post is near and dear to my heart…I totally feel your pain, Mooki, and I also appreciate what briansd1 has posted.

When we moved here several years ago, my ideal west coast dream house was a mid-century modern California ranch. We chose to live in north coastal SD county, thinking we’d find that perfect beachy ranch cottage, but unfortunately, I never saw many of them. Well, maybe I’d come upon one every so often, but they were not in the abundance that I expected. What was shocking was the overabundance of cheap, big, gaudy houses. Faux Tuscan or faux Mediterranean/Spanish crap everywhere.

But, to gripe about it feels kind of irrelevant. As was already mentioned, the builders only build what will sell, but that’s the most disheartening thing. It’s clear that what most people around here like is not what I like. It’s kind of strange to slowly realize that the vast majority of the people in the area that you’ve chosen to live in have a dramatically different design aesthetic (and lifestyle priorities) than you do. 🙁

I try to ignore it, but I have to admit to being a little depressed by it, and kind of embarrassed when my friends come to visit from out of the area…although I love to show them around the gorgeous beaches, I kind of cringe at the sight of so many big ugly faux houses. Ick.

[carli]

This post is near and dear to my heart…I totally feel your pain, Mooki, and I also appreciate what briansd1 has posted.

When we moved here several years ago, my ideal west coast dream house was a mid-century modern California ranch. We chose to live in north coastal SD county, thinking we’d find that perfect beachy ranch cottage, but unfortunately, I never saw many of them. Well, maybe I’d come upon one every so often, but they were not in the abundance that I expected. What was shocking was the overabundance of cheap, big, gaudy houses. Faux Tuscan or faux Mediterranean/Spanish crap everywhere.

But, to gripe about it feels kind of irrelevant. As was already mentioned, the builders only build what will sell, but that’s the most disheartening thing. It’s clear that what most people around here like is not what I like. It’s kind of strange to slowly realize that the vast majority of the people in the area that you’ve chosen to live in have a dramatically different design aesthetic (and lifestyle priorities) than you do. 🙁

I try to ignore it, but I have to admit to being a little depressed by it, and kind of embarrassed when my friends come to visit from out of the area…although I love to show them around the gorgeous beaches, I kind of cringe at the sight of so many big ugly faux houses. Ick.

[carli]

This post is near and dear to my heart…I totally feel your pain, Mooki, and I also appreciate what briansd1 has posted.

When we moved here several years ago, my ideal west coast dream house was a mid-century modern California ranch. We chose to live in north coastal SD county, thinking we’d find that perfect beachy ranch cottage, but unfortunately, I never saw many of them. Well, maybe I’d come upon one every so often, but they were not in the abundance that I expected. What was shocking was the overabundance of cheap, big, gaudy houses. Faux Tuscan or faux Mediterranean/Spanish crap everywhere.

But, to gripe about it feels kind of irrelevant. As was already mentioned, the builders only build what will sell, but that’s the most disheartening thing. It’s clear that what most people around here like is not what I like. It’s kind of strange to slowly realize that the vast majority of the people in the area that you’ve chosen to live in have a dramatically different design aesthetic (and lifestyle priorities) than you do. 🙁

I try to ignore it, but I have to admit to being a little depressed by it, and kind of embarrassed when my friends come to visit from out of the area…although I love to show them around the gorgeous beaches, I kind of cringe at the sight of so many big ugly faux houses. Ick.

[carli]

This post is near and dear to my heart…I totally feel your pain, Mooki, and I also appreciate what briansd1 has posted.

When we moved here several years ago, my ideal west coast dream house was a mid-century modern California ranch. We chose to live in north coastal SD county, thinking we’d find that perfect beachy ranch cottage, but unfortunately, I never saw many of them. Well, maybe I’d come upon one every so often, but they were not in the abundance that I expected. What was shocking was the overabundance of cheap, big, gaudy houses. Faux Tuscan or faux Mediterranean/Spanish crap everywhere.

But, to gripe about it feels kind of irrelevant. As was already mentioned, the builders only build what will sell, but that’s the most disheartening thing. It’s clear that what most people around here like is not what I like. It’s kind of strange to slowly realize that the vast majority of the people in the area that you’ve chosen to live in have a dramatically different design aesthetic (and lifestyle priorities) than you do. 🙁

I try to ignore it, but I have to admit to being a little depressed by it, and kind of embarrassed when my friends come to visit from out of the area…although I love to show them around the gorgeous beaches, I kind of cringe at the sight of so many big ugly faux houses. Ick.

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