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[quote=gzz]Any thoughts on the El Cajon to Alpine corridor v San Marcos/Vista v Ramona v Valley Center/Fallbrook?
I like that El Cajon is closed to the city and its amenities, and right on the 8. VC/FB have the most bang for buck and most rain. SM/Vista have the most new construction high end places. Ramona I know little about.
I mention these because these are where there’s a good selection that’s 1 acre+ for under $2 mil.[/quote]
the foothills of SD county is indeed the best location for rainfall and potential groundwater BUT there is a drawback of living in the WUI (Wildland urban interface) is the danger of wildfires (along w/ the very real possibility of not being able to get affordable property insurance in areas prone to wildfires,…
totally understand the desire to have a hobby farm/ranch BUT looking at the bigger picture, have to wonder is it worth the financial risk getting a hobby farm (that will require water) in a region that historically has long periods of droughts???
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…geochemical data from Leviathan Cave shows that drought can last 4,000 years—findings that Lachniet’s team cross-checked against paleoclimate data from the Arctic and tropical Pacific. In short, the story in the cave data suggests a “worst-case scenario” that could—and probably should—guide planning throughout a region that provides water to 56 million people.
[quote=scaredyclassic][quote=phaster][quote=scaredyclassic][quote=phaster]
[/quote]Looks like an ebike would be safer[/quote]
truth is people do not consider the big picture or are able to put things into context
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Cargo bikes.
https://www.ternbicycles.com/us/bikes/472/gsd
WANT NOW!!!
I have rigged piles of hi visibility materials to my ebike that appear to present a danger to cars and greatly increase my profile.
Those hi vis traffic lane border tubes in the road get knocked down by dopes who cannot maneuver their giant coffins on wheels? Attach to rack, put in panniers.
…A committed cyclist can achieve far greater visibility than a car.
…I also would like a custom danger cycle created. I see something like a caged starburst creation that has cutlery pointing left and back with fake concertina wire surrounding it.
…People hate cyclists, but love dogs. They won’t kill a dog. Maybe just run the dog to the left on a leash suspended 3 feet out? That’d work. Need fit dog. I might do that. Ride slow. Tire the pup out.be nice to have a team of 6 dogs from left to right take up the rear on a leashed trailer so they don’t run into you. Dress the dogs in spiked collars
…Alternatively you could imitate morons in trucks who fly giant flags.
Why choose? WHY NOT ALL OF THESE?????
A nice ripe dead dog or coyote 3 feet to the left would really catch the eye. Obviously this one could be bad for health. But interesting political statement.
http://takeyourlane.com/3footlaw/
Riding completely nude could also make drivers pass slowly to check u out. Maybe just a thong with ass cheeks fully visible? I fear the sun so, won’t work for me.
Wear large stuffed bra on back to confuse people? Use with long haired wig
Blow up sex doll? 20 dildos pointing every which way?
Some of these ideas are obviously bad. Use your discretion. Animal cruelty charges are possible. Be careful. Consult your lawyer. Kishigo brand orange shirts are awesome. Can also find nice bright hunting wear on eBay that is shockingly visible. Of course, I could get crushed tomorrow. But the greatest cause of bike car accidents is….
” I didn’t even see him, officer!”
Cut off that defense. Make it laughable
So, in sum, head out to Walmart, buy all their cheapass pool noodles and some bright duck tape and get creative!!! If you really believe climate change threatens your existence, you may arguably have a moral duty to do this, immediately. See, e.g. Kant.[/quote]
sounds kinda like you want a bike that combines burning man “art” and mad max “action”
…reminds me kinda have an “art” bike project I started but never got around to finishing
actually years ago thought about buying an electric cargo trike
https://www.radpowerbikes.com/pages/radburro
but could not justify the asking price,…
happened to find an old quad-cycle for sale on Craigslist for a couple of hundred so bought it
since the bike had been sitting unused for a while, had to replace all four tires, then had to machine new axials
basically my quadcycle is rideable but really slow, so figured I’d turn it into a tiki themed happy hour cruiser (picked up all kinds of kitchy decorations but alas things never got past that stage)
[quote=scaredyclassic][quote=phaster]
[/quote]Looks like an ebike would be safer[/quote]
truth is people do not consider the big picture or are able to put things into context
WRT an eBike vs an Acrimoto FUV,… have aBike (beach cruiser) use to use it to get around, but it has limitations when I need to carry items AND then there is the problem of drivers not paying attention to people on bikes
for example since I have rentals I often have to go to home depot and pick up small items,… in this case the Acrimoto FUV is the perfect tool because I can carry small items (in the lockable storage box) and because the height of the FUV is taller than a crossover other drivers notice this vehicle (on the road)
I’ve been on my eBike downtown and have almost been run off the road because an idiot too busy talking on a cell phone driving an SUV does not have enough bandwidth to do both talk and drive at the same time
its no contest when on public roads the FUV is the overall safest option IMHO (that is because I have “situational awareness” AND know the limitation of the vehicle)
FWIW check out this YouTube video from transpiration evolved which is the best technical “drivers” review of the FUV
We Had a Weekend Of Fun With The Arcimoto FUV Electric Trike
And We Loved It!also FYI in a recent news article it was noted monthly average CO2 levels were 419 PPM and the last line read,…
“the longer we wait, the harder it gets”
thought I’d point this Washington Post article about research started here in SD @ SIO/UCSD because sadly 99.9999% of people don’t have the brains (and “cajones”) to consider the lessons of “error chain” analysis (like in aviation accident investigations to prevent further carnage/mayhem)
https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/cfis/break-the-error-chain/
looking at the big picture of the effects of CO2 produced by internal combustion engines the knock on effects are going to last a really long time,…
[quote=Coronita]I don’t know. If i were to speculate. I would speculate on water rights if I knew how. Seems like that will be in greater need than EV, especially on the west coast.[/quote]
years ago started to momentum trade AND managed to make much more than I lost, simply because I kept in mind “the trend is your friend” till it isn’t!
water rights is a long term “need” investment, whereas the EV sector as I see things is the new momentum “need” trade
the EV sector (in particular the three wheelers) solve a problem not too many think about (or for that matter understand AND can put into context)
FWIW the returns (percentage wise) I’ve made “investing” in the EV sector dwarfs the returns (percentage wise) in SD RE appreciation
Why SANDY MUNRO is Excited About APTERA
( & Other 3-Wheel EVs )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64JbHWU2fSoLG Investments & Research (arcimoto)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAy2QSaKps4[quote=carlsbadworker][quote=evolusd]Like the idea, but vanity is real and few will want to drive this funky looking car. Model 3 is beautiful and pretty damn efficient.[/quote]
You are kidding, right? Vanity is about owning things others don’t have…the funky looking is feature not a bug.[/quote]
took delivery of a funky looking “highway legal” EV last November
wasn’t vanity that made me pull the trigger to buy one,… bought an arcimoto FUV (fun utility vehicle) because its well designed and well built, its small and easy to maneuver so its the perfect urban runabout for SD
been following the progress of various EVs for quite a while so think I have a good overall feel where things are headed
back in 2006 had a chance to check out the roadster prototypes under development up @ the Tesla HQ in San Carlos and also had a chance to check out a production model roadster here in town,… the roadster wasn’t very practical for the everyday real world, example crossing rail road tacks was a PITA because the front air dam was easy to damage if you weren’t careful driving, same with various driveways (which could cause damage)
the aptera design is optimized to be a good commuter vehicle AND I think this time around its actually going to make it into production (in the first go around the company went bankrupt before reaching production)
kinda had a pretty good idea how things were progressing (the first go around) because the guy who was doing the actual fabrication was another airport bum I use to have lunch w/
[quote=The-Shoveler]If I remember the last time this came up in CA.
Agriculture is 80 percent of water use in California, I think it is likely the same in AZ and UT.
iMO it is not really so much about housing/industrial growth etc… but more about how we are going to grow food and what we eat in the future, housing growth is really a non-issue but it makes great headlines LOL.
I really don’t want to get into the whole climate change debate. but it is largely the same, it is popular to blame it on cars/suburbia etc.. but in reality cargo ships and Agriculture emit far more. If you to want to realty help, stop buying so much crap from Costco LOL.
It is almost pointless IMO, for every ton of greenhouse gas the USA removes, China, Africa and India probably add about three.[/quote]
people have no idea how bad things can get
the way I see things its like being aware of covid (back in January 2020 pre-lockdown here in the USA),… I say this because scientific data indicates in the last thousand years, there have been mega-drought periods in the southwestern USA that lasted a hundred years or more
fact is what people consider normal (i.e. the past 150 years or so) was actually the perfect climate conditions which allowed populations to grow and the economy to prosper
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The most recent one is happening right now. It’s gripping a wide swath of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and it’s been ongoing since around 2000.“We now have enough observations of current drought and tree-ring records of past drought to say that we’re on the same trajectory as the worst prehistoric droughts,…”
think a hundred year drought is bad???
looking a bit deeper, we see the southwestern USA can be in drought conditions for thousands of years!!!
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…geochemical data from Leviathan Cave shows that drought can last 4,000 years—findings that Lachniet’s team cross-checked against paleoclimate data from the Arctic and tropical Pacific. In short, the story in the cave data suggests a “worst-case scenario” that could—and probably should—guide planning throughout a region that provides water to 56 million people.PS climate change needs to be discussed,… this is because monthly average CO2 levels were 419 PPM and the last line in the post article about CO2 level measurement (started here in the San Diego area specifically @SIO) stated,… “the longer we wait, the harder it gets”
thought I’d point out CO2 measurements because sadly 99.9999% of people don’t have the brains (and “cajones”) to consider the lessons of “error chain” analysis (like what happens in aviation accident investigations to prevent future accidents)
https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/cfis/break-the-error-chain/
simple truth is without a dramatic change in outlook by 99.9999% of people, IMHO climate change is the great filter test (of fermi’s paradox) that humanity is going to have difficulty passing
https://astronomy.com/news/2020/11/the-great-filter-a-possible-solution-to-the-fermi-paradox
[quote=sdrealtor]Loreto MX. Very safe, beautiful, cheap and sleepy town in Baja easily accessed via cheap flights from TJ. World class fishing, very good food, culture, natural beauty and one of the most beautiful golf courses Ive ever played. Visited just before things locked down. Will go again[/quote]
Loreto (down in baja) is a fun and not all that difficult road trip,… on the way there are lots of small “missions” to visit
https://www.discoverbaja.com/category/missions-of-baja-california/
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As a long-ago liberal–it’s hard to be a college teacher and not be liberal–my entry into the private sector via real estate investing and being a contractor in the inner city gave me a rude awakening.
Of course much of this change is due to simply getting old. As Winston Churchill said, paraphrasing, “To be young and not liberal is to have no heart. To be old and not conservative is to have no head.”[/quote]sigh,… seems local elected leadership didn’t get the Churchill memo
[quote=Myriad]
Yep, the city should stop buying RE – they are f*** terrible at it.
I looked up the prices as the Marriott Mission Valley was up for sale a while back. It was $242k/key in April 2019. Who pays more for a Residence Inn, only politicians do.
[img_assist|nid=27317|title=|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=1200|height=600][/quote]speaking of “genius” real estate deals FWIW ya might find the following pod cast interesting,…
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Kevin Faulconer’s City Hall and 101 Ash:
The Worst Land Deal and the Biggest Cover-up
Art Castanares of LaPrensa San Diego, is joined by guest host, Barbara Bry to discuss 101 Ash Street. This premiere episode features an exclusive interview with attorney Lawrence Shea on city of San Diego’s disastrous 101 Ash Street deal.(Originally aired on 2March21)
[/quote]since faulconer is termed out of local office, seems he’s scheming to be governor
https://www.kevinfaulconer.com
too bad there wasn’t a virus that takes out the yuge population of “no talent ass clowns” (i.e. career politicians/pundits) to make the world a better place
…on the bright side had to laugh at the description DeMaio gave of faulconer (i.e. “Meg Whitman without the dress”)
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The fighting over California’s top job has begun — among Republicans…Two prominent Republicans have already launched their campaigns — former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and businessman John Cox, who lost badly to Newsom in 2018.
Since launching his gubernatorial run, Faulconer has quickly sought to position himself as the establishment pick. He rolled out a slate of endorsements from Republican lawmakers. A mailer from his campaign stresses that Faulconer was able to win in populous, diverse San Diego by persuading independent voters. That offers a “credible shot at winning statewide, despite California’s challenging voter registration,” the piece argues.
But convincing the Chamber of Commerce is different from convincing MAGA adherents. Faulconer’s foes are already seeking to portray him as a milquetoast moderate who would not excite voters. Cox, who lost to Newsom in a landslide in 2018, has highlighted dubious real estate deals to try and portray Faulconer as corrupt. Cox attacked his rival in an ad entitled “Gavin Faulconer.”
“I’m attacking corruption. I’m attacking incompetence and mismanagement. I don’t care if it’s Republican or Democrat,” Cox said in an interview. “I don’t think Kevin Faulconer has any business running for governor.”
Faulconer has also drawn steady fire from former San Diego Councilman Carl DeMaio, a longtime rival and staunch Trump supporter who hosts a popular conservative talk radio show. DeMaio launched a website that portrays Faulconer as a liberal in disguise, drawing a public rebuke from Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.).
Choosing an establishment-favored centrist like Faulconer would squander the energy and enthusiasm galvanizing California Republicans, DeMaio argues. He said California Republicans, desperate for a victory, have “demoralized the base” by seeking to elevate someone more like the Democrats.”
“It is vitally important to rebuild the infrastructure in the state. A recall race – win, lose, or draw – can be a real turning point for the Republican Party. You can only do this if you have a candidate you can be proud of and who can motivate the base,” DeMaio said in an interview, arguing that Faulconer’s ascendancy was “part of the death-spiral of the Republican party” and calling Faulconer “Meg Whitman without the dress.”
[quote=sdrealtor]Went on a walk with a neighbor friend this weekend that has a place up in Brian Head. He grew up in Mass so loves the winter fun and snowmobiling up there. They have great golf courses in St George also.
[/quote]as a teen did some skiing in Brian Head and always thought it would be neat to have a vacation home there or up in the mammoth lakes area because those areas seemed so “lush” WRT SD
last week drove one of my vehicles out to Julian to charge up my battery and also get some apple pie (figured I’d kill two birds w/ one stone)
anyway what I noticed is it’s really dry out in east county AND this seems to be the case w/ the rest of CA according to news reports
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California is bone dry. Will March bring more misery or a miracle?…Los Angeles and Southern California have lots of company in this respect. The state and the West are gripped by persistent drought, including large areas of exceptional drought in the Southwest
https://news.yahoo.com/california-bone-dry-march-bring-002412223.html
[/quote]the reason I mention as a teen thinking Brian Head and Mammoth were lush and wanting a vacation home/ranch is realize things were quickly changing
as a teen what I thought was normal (areas of the western USA being “lush”) was actually abnormal in the grand scheme of things
point being many parts of the western USA can be in drought conditions for thousands of years
Danger Cave Near Wendover Provided Clues to Ancient Utah Dwellers
as an “investor” in real estate the extended period of drought made me think it important to investigate the potential of fire storms in a location
sadly growing up and taking classes @ UCSD I lost the “dream” that a place like Brian Head was lush
basically after learning more about the long term climate conditions in the south western USA can be in drought for thousand of years,…this implies there was an elevated risk of fire, which means higher insurance rates or even the possibility of not being able to get insurance (due to co$t$)
my drive out to Julian prompted me to do is google info on the topic of drought/wildfire AND rediscovered news items about the last big fires here in SD
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Revisiting a San Diego County story from 2005: “Choppers devour millions”thought it important to bring up the topic of fire storms because given our dry winter weather conditions,… this summer the odds of a devastating wildfire is something everyone should keep in mind
