tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77407786410552314192012-02-16T02:23:46.186-08:00<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>News and Opinion from and for the Seabridge CommunityToddnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1471100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-77888471511160763142008-12-14T12:17:00.000-08:002008-12-14T12:26:11.549-08:00

Kudos to the residents of the south end of Sparkler Drive for their coordinated holiday light display!I thought it was impressive several years back, when 4 adjacent homes had come together to decorate their garages with light. This year, I see the whole building is aglow!December is one of my favorite months at Seabridge, a time when we once again see our neighbors who seem to have gone into

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-71220905773122223382008-11-13T06:51:00.000-08:002008-11-13T06:55:30.092-08:00

Where were you during the Big One? While we can't predict the answer to that question, most of us will be able to recall where we were at 10AM today, the time of the Great Southern California Shakeout, a simulated drill for a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on the San Andreas fault.We in Seabridge would be well-served to use this opportunity to reflect on our own preparedness. How are we with supplies

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-20054571458710672792008-09-15T21:53:00.000-07:002008-09-16T05:58:35.134-07:00

What is with the mosquitoes this week? I remember them last year in August, but it seems unusual this year - and I know of many people who have commented on them in the past week.Also, just a reminder that there is board meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, 9/16) at 7PM. I don't know what's on the agenda, as it wasn't posted in the common area as it's supposed to be. Look, I'm not trying to be a stickler,

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-79585897832104244402008-09-09T20:16:00.000-07:002008-09-09T20:23:37.819-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Our Artist In Residence" title above for full story. Last week I enjoyed the opportunity to attend the opening of an art show at Cypress College. I was really impressed by the new gallery space they have - it was a great place to view some thought-provoking artwork. More important, the show is a faculty art exhibition, and features works by the "Class of '71", including

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-24466508409130637102008-08-16T11:12:00.001-07:002008-08-16T11:35:21.902-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "CC&R Revisions" title above for full story"It's been a while since I've commented on our CC&R revision process. While I support the goal, the approach has made me tired. To be fair, I'm sure the board feels this way, too. Interested people can read my past posts on the matter here.The board recently sent a letter to homeowners to gather input regarding another planned

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-59181790002460027722008-08-16T10:15:00.001-07:002008-08-16T10:38:09.421-07:00

E-mail readers, click on title above for the full story.I have been meaning to write about this for some time. We now have another published author at Seabridge. Resident Gerald T. Olson of Tempe Drive has self-published his book of poetry, Songs from a Cave and Other Selected Poems: (1995-1999).The book is a delight on its own, but those of you who know Jerry will benefit all the more, as you

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-2754792085605618302008-08-16T10:07:00.001-07:002008-08-16T10:38:39.143-07:00

As you may have noticed, summer is in full swing, and I have not been posting as much as I'd like, nor have I been able to attend recent board meetings. I will try to make up for that a bit today.In recent association news, our community manager Morgen Hardigree has left Cardinal Property Management to allow for a schedule that better fits with her family. I look forward to meeting our new

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-80525972279873605852008-07-13T19:04:00.000-07:002008-07-13T19:11:29.771-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Board Meeting, July 15th" title above for full story. We have a new board of directors, and its first meeting will be this coming Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 7PM in the clubhouse. The board of directors makes important decisions for our community in each of its meetings. If you haven't attended, it's always helpful to sit in on one. The agenda for the upcoming meeting is

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-23906232922472602232008-07-13T19:01:00.001-07:002008-07-13T19:03:54.769-07:00

E-mail readers, click "Community Garage Sale" title above for full story. A community-wide garage sale is planned for Saturday, July 26th. Set up will begin at 7, with the sale opened to the public 8AM - 12PM. Please watch for further information, and begin rounding up your old treasures! Return to The Bridge home page.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-80495409252971472812008-06-29T10:15:00.001-07:002008-06-29T10:24:18.358-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Summer is Here!" title above for full story.We can hardly complain here in Huntington Beach, since nice weather stays with us virtually year-round. But it's still nice to have summer here, with all the fun activities that go with it.The Orange County Register has a nice feature on kayaking in Huntington Harbour. Might be time to take mine out for a nice paddle!Return to

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-40468851782711494882008-06-12T08:51:00.000-07:002008-06-12T09:00:51.870-07:00

Remember that the Seabridge Annnual Meeting and Election is next Tuesday, June 17th. This is one of very few opportunities most of us get each year to actually vote on something that matters to us as homeowners - please take advantage of it. You should mail your ballot immediately, or be sure to drop it off at the clubhouse before the meeting to have it counted.As you may know, I was a big

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-25951392062416141492008-05-27T18:49:00.000-07:002008-05-27T21:57:12.877-07:00

E-mail readers, click "Meet Some of Your Candidates" title above for the full story. On Sunday, May 18th, I invited all declared candidates for the board of directors to participate in The Bridge's "Meet The Candidates Forum". I received information from the following:Mike BusherFernando ScaliniDebra WychgelHomeowners who have registered on this blog may click each name above for more

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-54515195817259360662008-05-18T11:50:00.000-07:002008-05-18T13:44:36.001-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "The Importance of Your Vote" title for the full story. The national media may have us all looking ahead to November already, but when it comes to elections, one in June may have even more impact on our day-to-day lives at Seabridge. The Seabridge Annual Meeting and Election of Directors takes place on June 17th. You may think this is akin to a high school student council

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-29369239634222770602008-04-28T19:10:00.000-07:002008-04-29T07:31:27.792-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Meet the Candidates Concept" above for full story. In recent years, California has tightened up the way elections are conducted in community associations. I think this is generally good, as people should be able to truly vote in secret, and they should make their own choices rather than turn the decision over to the association president or whoever comes knocking on

Toddnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-44099594251843964592008-04-28T18:53:00.001-07:002008-04-28T19:09:22.757-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "A Bit of Pasta Heaven on Earth" for full storyDowntown Long Beach is at the edge of Seabridge Territory, but neighbor Debby and I just had a dining experience there that was too amazing not to write about. Pâtes Fraîches means "fresh pasta" in French - and that perfectly describes the essence of the restaurant: fresh, artisan pasta with a french flair. It's located just

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-75443438746549332182008-04-28T07:12:00.000-07:002008-04-28T19:10:02.683-07:00

Just a reminder that if you are considering being a candidate for the board of directors - or if you know of a good candidate - the forms are due to Cardinal today. I have copies if you need one. We all benefit when we have choices to make come election time. Last year we didn't have enough people interested in serving. I hope that this year we'll have a good group of people willing to help the

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-15745445448612897322008-04-23T20:37:00.000-07:002008-04-24T11:38:32.336-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Ahh, Sweet Victory!" title above for the full story. Congratulations are in order for Seabridge resident Christa Schubert, who placed 1st in her age group in the Newport Beach Triathlon last Sunday! The achievement was especially meaningful for Christa, whose father recently passed away. Having just returned from that very trying time in Wisconsin, she thought that her

Toddnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-39662490346537010812008-04-21T17:45:00.000-07:002008-04-21T17:57:46.519-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Upcoming Meetings of Note" title above for the full story. The recent billing statement included an insert regarding some upcoming meetings. I'm repeating the information here in case you missed it, and also to underscore the importance of these sessions.First is a Special Meeting to discuss the second revision of the Association's CC&Rs and By-Laws.Thursday, April 24th

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-43143399558976120262008-04-18T07:45:00.000-07:002008-04-18T10:57:37.802-07:00

As promised, news from last Tuesday's board meeting is available to registered homeowners here.In other news, if you're looking for something to do this weekend, consider checking out the Taste of Huntington Beach.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-38963778412906426802008-04-16T12:25:00.000-07:002008-04-16T13:44:17.785-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Notes from the Regular Board Meeting of April 15th" for full story. If you haven't recently attended one of the meetings of the Seabridge board, it's something I would recommend everyone do. It gives you a deeper understanding of the challenges we face as a community, and it lets you see what a group of dedicated volunteers tries to do to meet those challenges. I don't

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-53644958779351840522008-04-13T18:37:00.000-07:002008-04-13T18:50:36.473-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Monthly Board Meeting - this coming Tuesday, April 15th" for the full story. Unless you're one of those procrastinators frantically working on taxes April 15th, you should consider attending Tuesday's board meeting. The agenda is posted in the pool area, and I see the board plans to consider a lot of items that have a direct impact on the community. Of note: Counting of

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-49435471383988520742008-04-13T18:14:00.000-07:002008-04-13T18:50:17.541-07:00

E-mail readers, click "Seabridge Summer Celebration" above for the full story. Well, it was intended to be a way for folks to welcome the gentle arrival of spring, and say goodbye to the cold winter weather. But I don't think anyone expected temperatures in the high 80s! Still, neighbors gathered today to enjoy the unexpectedly balmy weather and some great company. Sandra Zarcone and Eve Busher

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-22619115177873071292008-04-10T07:44:00.000-07:002008-04-10T18:06:03.483-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "The Trader Joe's Rumor" title above for more info. Most of you know by now that Ralph's at the Huntington Harbour mall is closing. For several weeks now, I've heard rumors that Trader Joe's would come in there. I would LOVE to see TJ's go there. I shop almost exclusively there and can't imagine what I'd do without one. How great it would be to have one in our

Toddnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-46215445688296918542008-04-09T06:49:00.001-07:002008-04-09T07:17:35.488-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Quorum" title above for full story.quo·rum Pronunciation: \ˈkwȯr-əm\Function: nounEtymology: Middle English, quorum of justices of the peace, from Latin, of whom, genitive plural of qui who; from the wording of the commission formerly issued to justices of the peaceDate: 16021 : a select group2 : the number (as a majority) of officers or members of a body that when duly

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-70289322077361707312008-03-29T06:23:00.000-07:002008-03-29T06:48:40.560-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Seabridge Beer!" title above to read the full story. One of the great things about living in Southern California is that we have just about everything possible within reach - from Ethiopian restaurants to glow bowling, and just about everything in between. One neat and unique place is located right here in Huntington Beach. It's Brewbakers brew-on-premises pub, where you

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-88694448900328657142008-03-28T20:02:00.000-07:002008-03-29T06:53:40.356-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "More Communication" title above for full story. Long-time readers know that one of the goals of this blog is to increase awareness of topics that affect residents and build community through communication. I was excited to learn that homeowner Fernando Scalini has created another channel of communication through a list server. As with this blog, it's not an official

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-84128625888898232352008-03-27T05:30:00.000-07:002008-03-29T06:54:16.233-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Info from the Condo Guru" title above for full story. From time to time, I like to check out the website of Beth Grimm, the "California Condo Guru". There are many HOA law firms that put out newsletters on matters that might interest HOA board members and residents, but I think Beth is one of the better writers. She covers important topics in clear language that most of

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-3425088794419470022008-03-26T12:36:00.001-07:002008-08-16T11:27:11.183-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Special CC&R Meeting April 3rd" link above for full story. I received the following information from board member BarbraSue Miller, and she asked that I share it with readers of The Bridge. Please note that the date has been shifted from the date originally announced (April 3rd instead of April 1st). I have a few thoughts to share later. From BarbraSue: We are having a

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-20352206261723226932008-03-13T17:04:00.000-07:002008-03-29T06:53:40.357-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Next Regular Board Meeting" title above for the full story. Alas, the next board meeting falls a day late of St. Patrick's Day, but we'll still keep that theme for this post. The meeting agenda has been posted in the clubhouse area for anyone interested in the planned discussion topics. Some of the ones I found interesting include: ARC Committee (there is a vacancy, and

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-47610347819316711872008-03-13T16:52:00.000-07:002008-08-16T11:27:11.183-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Further Thoughts on Amended/Restated CC&Rs" title above for full story. I'm undecided on how to vote on the CC&Rs and have shared most concerns with the board. Perhaps further information from them will help me decide one way or the other. While I generally like the revised maintenance provisions, I have a few questions regarding the impact they might have. And there are

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-29885455573918686732008-03-08T15:11:00.001-08:002008-08-16T11:27:11.184-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Proposed Amendment and Restating of CC&Rs" title above to read the full post. Today most homeowners received a big packet in the mailbox. It contains a proposal to amend & restate our CC&Rs to address several key issues that have arisen in the almost 30 years our association has been in existence (yes, we were incorporated in June of 1978!). I believe most homeowners

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-64105713829992861372008-03-07T12:24:00.000-08:002008-03-29T06:53:40.358-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Opportunity to Speak Up" title for the full story. It's buried in the comments on the homeowner-only portion of the blog, so I want to highlight an opportunity being provided by association board president, Julian Solomons.Julian has requested feedback on how best to maintain the appearance of the sloping roofs on the backs of the "B" units (off-water Tempe, Surprise).

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-61512014781811574702008-03-07T09:40:00.000-08:002008-03-29T06:54:51.592-07:00

E-mail readers, click "Get To Know Your Spinning Triangle" title above. This picture isn't quite how our water meters look, but it's close enough. Your water meter is located in the front of your unit, between the street and the building. You lift up a little plate, and when you wipe off all the muck, you'll see the dial. Note the little triangle. It should not be spinning when all the water in

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-49670093735878762612008-02-28T17:19:00.000-08:002008-03-29T06:55:08.423-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Loose Change Solutions!" title above for full story. This may just be for the male readership, but if you are like me, you never pay for anything with coins. Loose change finds its way into my pockets, and then into a big bowl when I empty them out. In the old days, I could go through the trouble of wrapping them, but I don't have a bank here to accept them. So, usually

Toddnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-26160315934375740012008-02-28T09:18:00.000-08:002008-03-29T06:55:08.424-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Drought Over?" title above for the full story. According to today's OC Register, we've gone from drought conditions to "abnormally dry" ones, thanks in part to the recent rains. The story also talks about the abundance of wildflowers we're seeing this year as a result - most of you have probably already witnessed the colorful hillsides.And the rains have also given us

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-18030237002213534872008-02-21T10:25:00.001-08:002008-02-21T10:50:12.481-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Three Cups of Tea" title above for the full story. I wrote a post a few weeks back regarding the HB Reads One Book program, and the chosen book, Three Cups of Tea. Now that I've actually complete the book, I can say that it's truly worth reading. So, this is just a reminder to anyone who's interested that the author, Greg Mortenson, will be speaking at Huntington Beach

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-57968451864352442572008-02-21T09:54:00.000-08:002008-02-21T10:30:46.854-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "News from the February 19th Board Meeting" for the full story. I attended last Tuesday's board meeting and have written up some of my impressions. They aren't comprehensive, but in absence of other communication, you may find them interesting. Registered homeowners may click here to read the details. I'm curious what you think about the level of communication in the

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-66572235858575155012008-02-20T11:47:00.000-08:002008-04-23T20:55:02.612-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Used Blankets and Towels to Help Canine Friends" title above for the full story. Just received an e-mail from Seabridge neighbor BarbraSue Miller. BarbraSue is a volunteer with Retrievers and Friends of Southern California and informs us that they are conducting a drive for bedding for the dogs. If you have any old towels, t-shirts, comforters, blankets, sheets, even

Toddnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-85302331777823370272008-02-19T18:32:00.000-08:002008-02-19T18:46:48.074-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Bolsa Chica in Bloom" title above for the full story I went with a neighbor to Bolsa Chica today and was amazed that she had not spent much time in this area before. I shouldn't have been, however, as I had never set foot there myself until about a year and a half ago. We've got this great preserve literally in our backyard, but oftentimes we just zoom past it on PCH. If

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-63777192548930868752008-02-19T18:25:00.000-08:002008-02-19T18:32:14.356-08:00

E-mail readers, click "Go Fly A Kite!" title for full story No, that's not a direct quote from tonight's board meeting ;-) Instead, it's to inform you of an event taking place at the pier this weekend. I first learned of the event a few weeks back on the informative Greetings From Huntington Beach blog, but was just again reminded of it when I was watching the public comments of tonight's City

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-63164348851687772262008-02-19T07:22:00.001-08:002008-02-19T07:29:53.336-08:00

I have received confirmation that there is indeed a board meeting this evening at 7PM. The agenda includes topics such as Individual unit repairsGoverning documents revision contractLandscape committee presentationGate upgradeAnd much more...

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-63898850503248450992008-02-18T10:08:00.000-08:002008-02-18T11:38:32.655-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "News of the Day, 2/18/2008" title above to read the full story. Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday! A few interesting pieces of news to report today... I believe there is a board meeting tomorrow evening, 2/19/2007 at 7PM in the clubhouse. I have not yet seen an agenda posted, so I'll contact management for confirmation. There are several important projects underway

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-26945756540616229542008-02-08T09:03:00.000-08:002008-03-29T06:55:39.182-07:00

E-mail readers, click "This Week in HB" title above for the full story. I've been checking the local papers regularly, hoping to point you to some stories of interest to those of us here at Seabridge. But things are pretty quiet at the moment (not that that's a bad thing!) Just a reminder, though - if YOU think something is newsworthy, send me a tip. I'm happy to blog about happenings that affect

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-88449232722898122782008-01-31T09:48:00.000-08:002008-01-31T10:20:19.377-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "News from the January 29th Board Meeting" title above for the full story. How are we holding up with the recent rains? What's going on with the gated entry upgrade project? Is there really a buried treasure under the greenbelt? Registered homeowners may click here for news from the recent board meeting. Return to The Bridge home page.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-83973986362924015182008-01-31T09:37:00.001-08:002008-01-31T09:47:15.549-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Expanding The Community" title above to read the full story. "The Bridge" has been around for about 7 months now, and I hope that you feel it's on its way toward meeting the goal of informing residents and creating a stronger sense of community here.If so, this is a good time to remind you all of how you can help in that effort:Let me know if you have ideas of stories to

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-60300142042759749452008-01-31T09:25:00.000-08:002008-01-31T11:01:20.091-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Seabridge Reads One Book?" title above for full story. No, no, I'm not proposing a formal program for our little community*, but since we are also residents of Huntington Beach, I thought people might be interested in the "Huntington Beach Reads One Book" program. The first book chosen is Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. I had heard about it, but my interest was

Toddnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-70473569882311965412008-01-25T19:25:00.000-08:002008-01-26T11:58:27.753-08:00

E-mail readers, click "Board Meeting Next Tuesday, January 29th" for complete story. Don't forget that the January meeting has been rescheduled to this coming Tuesday, January 29th at 7PM in the clubhouse. In accordance with a new state law, the agenda is posted for all homeowners to view on the clubhouse door. So I took a peek at what's on the agenda. Among the items featured:Appointment of new

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-14248485153533623382008-01-21T16:09:00.001-08:002008-01-21T16:15:45.664-08:00

Something told me that I should go outside for a walk when that last round of showers rolled through...

Toddnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-87126085337885986702008-01-21T09:24:00.000-08:002008-01-21T09:53:36.373-08:00

E-mail readers, click "Electronic Waste Recycling" title above for complete story. Living near the harbor as we do, we can sometimes see first-hand what happens when trash doesn't end up in the right place. It gets washed downstream to become someone else's problem. Well, plastic bags and styrofoam are nothing compared to the chemicals and other components found in many of today's high-tech items

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-39252457290234976692008-01-08T19:53:00.000-08:002008-01-08T20:01:14.489-08:00

Please note that there has been a change in the date of the next regular board meeting, from Tuesday, January 15th to Tuesday, January 29th. Same time (7PM), same location (Clubhouse). Many thanks to BarbraSue for providing the information in the comments to a post below. You heard it here first ;-)

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-90954278040022711832008-01-07T18:32:00.000-08:002008-01-07T18:35:55.481-08:00

One of the great things about the recent storm is the beautiful snow left in our mountains. I'm hoping that daybreak tomorrow brings some good views. But for now, here's a pretty cool picture, taken this evening, of the nearby naval base, with the mountain seeming to "float" above the sky.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-8924787773537555792008-01-07T18:18:00.001-08:002008-01-07T18:29:00.707-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Shortcut to the Main Channel" title above for full story. I read about this back in the summer, but it took me a full four months before I finally checked it out for myself today. There is a public promenade available along the main channel right at the end of Countess: "A sidewalk to the sea was established at Portofino Circle with a gate near the Portofino Cove

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-79846200890275543342008-01-07T10:14:00.001-08:002008-01-07T10:38:14.555-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Rain, Rain, Go Away" title above for full story. Who even thought I'd be caught saying that in the middle of a drought? But rain is one thing, and three straight days of storms are another. This has been reported as our biggest storm in 3 years, and if you recall Winter of 04/05, it wasn't pretty Still, we seem to have weathered it, and I'm enjoying the sunlight

Toddnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-54219696821308027962008-01-05T09:23:00.000-08:002008-01-05T09:28:26.533-08:00

I'm afraid we may just need to settle for 8 days of Christmas. Try as I might, I can't seem to come up with these higher numbers! In other news, did you notice that it rained last night? That's enough for me for now! In this most recent storm, rainfall totals varied across the county, but according to the Register, we received just about one inch between 5PM Friday and 9:15AM today. Even better

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-57809486798595716012008-01-01T14:20:00.000-08:002008-01-02T14:25:14.899-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Eight Neighbors Toasting" title above for full story. On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Eight neighbors toasting Seven ghosts a-dancin' Six bears a-boatin' Five points of light Four lighted trees, Three crazy creatures, Two cool dogs And a rainbow over Seabridge. Happy New Year!. Return to The Bridge home page.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-39482124109442641772007-12-31T08:54:00.000-08:002007-12-31T08:59:04.626-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Seven Ghosts A-Dancing" title above for full story. On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me Seven ghosts a-dancin' Six bears a-boatin' Five points of light Four lighted trees, Three crazy creatures, Two cool dogs And a rainbow over Seabridge. Happy New Year!. Return to The Bridge home page.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-45299665643373571952007-12-30T20:16:00.000-08:002007-12-31T08:54:19.820-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Six Bears A-Boating" title above for full story. On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me Six bears a-boatin' Five points of light Four lighted trees, Three crazy creatures, Two cool dogs And a rainbow over Seabridge. Happy New Year!. Return to The Bridge home page.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-9104780245557549292007-12-29T09:07:00.000-08:002007-12-31T08:57:11.480-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "New Year, New Laws" title above for full story. It's an invisible occurrence, but may be one of the most important ones affecting us in the coming year at Seabridge and elsewhere. When the clock strikes 12 on New Year's Eve, not only will the party horns be tooting, but a set of new laws will take effect in California. Of these, the one I believe will be most obvious and

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-64281947237496574132007-12-29T08:00:00.000-08:002007-12-29T08:37:59.523-08:00

E-mail readers, click "Five Points of Light" title above for full story. Can you tell that the holidays have found me with extra time on my hands? ;-)On the fifth day of Christmasmy true love gave to meFive points of lightFour lighted treesThree crazy creaturesTwo cool dogsAnd a rainbow over Seabridge.Return to The Bridge home page.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-13475848157229608442007-12-28T09:22:00.000-08:002007-12-28T11:29:51.447-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Seabridge Wakes Up" title above for full story.Even more than yesterday's elapsed-time video, this one from this morning is subtle. Still, as I watch it, I think it's pretty representative of morning in our community - quiet and peaceful, with the occasional glimpses of residents beginning their day. I like how the color in the sky deepens as the sun rises, and the way

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-80082121965972586072007-12-28T08:47:00.000-08:002007-12-28T08:59:21.419-08:00

In its 6 months of existence, this blog has collected almost 90 posts. So to make it a bit easier to find older features, I've added labels to each article. You can now look on the right-hand side of each page for a list of posts, organized by category. This post, for example, falls under "Announcements".

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-10673609059877762572007-12-28T07:13:00.001-08:002007-12-28T07:33:45.930-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Four Lighted Trees" title above for full story. On the fourth day of Christmasmy true love gave to meFour lighted trees,Three crazy creatures,Two cool dogsAnd a rainbow over Seabridge. Ho ho ho. Return to The Bridge home page.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-31672312426640648182007-12-27T17:12:00.000-08:002007-12-28T07:34:15.042-08:00

E-mail readers, click "On A Thursday Afternoon" title above for full story.Photography has always interested me, though I haven't always had much time to devote to it. Nowadays, digital cameras and photo editing software have made easy the things that used to take hours in the lab.Since I'm usually working during the day, I thought I'd take advantage of time off to try out some fun features on my

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-73031999052600560122007-12-27T09:39:00.001-08:002007-12-28T07:37:11.222-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Twelve Days of Seabridge" above for full story. (With apologies to Andy Schmidt...) If you haven't yet checked out the Greetings From Huntington Beach blog, you might like to do so. I find it to be an interesting source of news and opinion about what's going on in our city overall. I noticed they are running a feature based on the "Twelve Days of Christmas". I liked the

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-80797706241340475172007-12-19T09:16:00.001-08:002007-12-28T07:34:42.032-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "The 'Bridge" title above to read the full story. Today marks a transition point as the Seabridge Journal becomes The Bridge. I used this title on a project I recently worked on, and it struck me as a great metaphor for what I'm trying to do with this blog. Hopefully this website is one of several bridges to connect neighbors, improve communication and foster a sense of

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-18868264527703829452007-12-18T21:43:00.001-08:002007-12-28T07:35:19.089-08:00

E-mail readers, click "News from the December 18th Board Meeting" title above for full story. Do you know the status of the gated entry system upgrade project? Do you know what's happening with respect to revising our CC&Rs? Registered homeowners may click here to get answers to these and other exciting questions addressed in tonight's board meeting. Return to Seabridge Journal home page.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-65423312441322736632007-12-14T09:15:00.000-08:002007-12-28T07:37:11.222-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Fabulous Flashback Friday" title above for full story. Ah, 1979... who can forget My Sharona, I Will Survive and Escape (The Pina Colada Song)? On the tube, we were still watching The Love Boat, Mork & Mindy and Happy Days. The cell phone had yet to hit the US, but we were introduced to the Sony Walkman. And as we bid goodbye to the 70s, we were saying hello to Trivial

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-89486350958545675912007-12-14T08:42:00.000-08:002007-12-28T07:37:11.223-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Flashback" title above for full story and picture. One of our neighbors located this picture a while back, and I realized it might be interesting to share. It's a promo from the early 80s for the HBPD's "new" helicopter, but in the background you get a great view of our community and its surroundings. (Click on the picture for a larger view.) What differences do you see

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-55652381515988832242007-12-10T13:46:00.000-08:002007-12-28T07:38:00.722-08:00

E-mail readers, click the "About the Gate" title above to view full story. Sorry I didn't think to post something on this sooner, but I just was reminded of it. Maybe it will still be helpful to some of you. First, a caveat that these are just my own observations, so I do not know the official progress on the entry gate project or formal instructions on how to let guests in. There used to be a

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-54831185891510930592007-12-10T10:34:00.000-08:002007-12-28T07:39:31.935-08:00

E-mail readers, click "Some Thoughts..." title above for full story. Many of us have opinions on decisions being made by the board on behalf of our community. I'd venture to say many of us have far more than two cents worth (or as the British originally said, a tuppence worth). So, here are my two cents on what you might do with yours. First, put your thoughts or concerns in writing. Give it a

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-3451894755585233752007-12-10T10:27:00.000-08:002007-12-28T11:47:35.809-08:00

E-mail readers, click "White Christmas" link above for full story and picture. I was out walking around Trinidad Island this morning and noted how nice the snow continued to look in the mountains, and how calm the water was. So I couldn't pass up the opportunity to head once again to my secret photo vantage point (end of Grimaud Lane) and capture another view of Seabridge and the snow. This time,

Toddnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-55136269732885697822007-12-09T20:30:00.000-08:002007-12-28T07:37:11.223-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Let It Snow" title above for picture and full story. Who says we don't get snow in Southern California? We just don't need to dig out from it and drive in it! Feel free to send this link to all your friends and family back East ;-)If you're looking for the white stuff a little closer to home, it "snows" daily at Bella Terra.And for some pictures from the boat parade -

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-83680652460894130762007-12-04T08:16:00.000-08:002007-12-28T07:38:44.935-08:00

E-mail readers, click "Giant Toilet" link above for full story. OK, I admit it - one of my guilty pleasures is reading the Register from time to time to check out the Police Blotter. I don't do it very often, but when I am able, I get quite an insight into daily life in our city. Giant Toilet Falls Off Truck, Nude Woman, Group Perform "Ritual", Car Washer Workers Crash Customer's Car - you

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-12006264814194897342007-12-02T20:30:00.001-08:002007-12-28T07:37:11.223-08:00

December is undoubtedly one of my favorite times of year at Seabridge. Where and when else can you have views like this at your doorstep?Just one more week until the boat parade! Best wishes for happy holidays to all!

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-83117844756150372402007-12-01T10:35:00.000-08:002007-12-28T07:37:11.223-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Lights Out" title above for full story. So, does anyone else feel like you're living an episode of the 1900 House? At least it's nice to learn I'm not alone in being out of power.What a jolting reminder, though, of how dependent we are on electricity here. The first few minutes were fine, but as we go longer without it I realize I can't open the refrigerator for fear of

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-56671619219737800292007-12-01T07:59:00.000-08:002007-12-28T07:39:31.936-08:00

E-mail readers, click "Communication - A Two-Way Street" title above for the full article. I've had several conversations with people lately regarding changes to our gated entry system and proposed revisions to the CC&Rs. The upshot of all of those conversations is that there is a lot of confusion. So I thought I'd share a few of my thoughts regarding communication. I'd be interested in what you

Toddnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-42921165669305682552007-12-01T07:57:00.000-08:002007-12-28T07:37:11.224-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "A Dry Subject..." title above for full story.I have some extra time on my hands so I'm trying to catch up on things around the house. One thing I've been noticing is how much longer it's taking me to dry clothes lately - a sure sign that the lint has been building up in my dryer vents. And the design of some of our units leads to long vents with several turns along the

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-37166900052193143402007-11-27T10:46:00.000-08:002007-12-28T07:38:00.723-08:00

Registered homeowners may click here for the full story. If you are not yet registered, there are instructions on the right-hand side of this page for doing so.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-47736649199678564932007-11-13T11:18:00.000-08:002007-12-28T07:38:44.936-08:00

E-mail readers, click "News Roundup" title above for full story.Here are a few interesting recent news items.Edinger Project Update - There's a nice feature in yesterday's OC Register regarding this project and what's coming next - IF they can get enough financial support from the community. I think we'd all agree that it's looking much better already and could really benefit from some additional

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-67232656649368066412007-11-13T11:10:00.001-08:002007-12-28T07:37:11.224-08:00

E-mail Readers, click on the title above for full storyRegistered users may click here for the story.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-24821468266413765632007-11-04T06:08:00.000-08:002007-12-28T07:37:11.224-08:00

E-mail readers, click Trick Or Treat title above for full story.Well, there weren't very many, but at least the quality of trick-or-treaters was very good this year. Here's a shot of the large mob that arrived at my doorstep this past week. I'm sure you can make out who the culprits are.This will also serve as a reminder about the CC&R meeting this coming Tuesday, November 6th at 6PM in the

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-21400351721359698912007-10-21T10:01:00.000-07:002007-12-28T07:38:44.936-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Surfing in HB..." title above to read full story.No, not that kind of surfing! Although it looks to be a great day to be out at the beach, I'm referring to web-surfing. I have a bit of unexpected time on my hands, so I thought I'd check out what's of note regarding our city and neighborhood.Are you prepared for disaster? - As someone who thought long and hard about

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-49416721417166886922007-10-20T10:35:00.000-07:002008-04-23T20:55:02.615-07:00

E-mail readers, click on "Head of Seabridge" title above for full story.An impromptu gathering of neighbors was held in the wee hours of Saturday morning. The reason? The 43rd Annual Head of the Charles Regatta, in which resident David Gleeson was competing. Thanks to modern technology, we in California gathered in pajamas and were able to watch the live webcast at 5:30 AM.And while I'm hardly a

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-64302210554175419482007-10-18T06:47:00.000-07:002007-12-28T07:38:00.723-08:00

E-mail readers, click title above to view the full storyRegistered homeowners may click here to read the story.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-8730108406960670472007-10-15T20:00:00.000-07:002007-12-28T11:51:33.894-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Taking a Pulse Check" title above to read full story.So, Seabridge Journal has been around about 3 months now. I'd like to know whether you find it worthwhile. I don't necessarily write anything expecting feedback, but one of my goals is to help increase community and communication, so I'd like to know if you think it's beneficial. What features do you find most useful?

Toddnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-3422196182904292262007-10-15T18:52:00.000-07:002007-12-28T11:49:48.588-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "Deep Thoughts..." title above for full story.As I mentioned in the earlier post, it had been a while since I checked the website of the California Condo Guru, Beth Grimm, so I thought I'd pay it a visit. There were some interesting updates, and below I'll share with you some of the ones I found to be most interesting.Earthquake Insurance - What are some of the things we

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-45651942908075145002007-10-15T18:41:00.000-07:002007-12-28T11:52:04.145-08:00

E-mail readers, click "New Law..." title above to read full story.It's been a while since I've written about the California Condo Guru, but I'll have to remember to check her work more often. It's always insightful and relevant.For example, I recently came across a post from August entitled "Should Agendas Be Required With Meeting Notices?". It discussed a bill pending in the State Legislature

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-57566058912844698462007-10-12T10:38:00.001-07:002007-12-28T11:57:39.395-08:00

E-mail readers, click title above to view the full storyRegistered homeowners may click here to read the story.Also, don't forget the regular monthly board meeting, next Tuesday, October 16th at 7PM in the Clubhouse.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-24277563414237272332007-10-12T09:15:00.000-07:002007-12-28T11:52:04.146-08:00

E-mail readers, click "Pearls of Wisdom" title above to read full story.One of our neighbors shared these Pearls of Wisdom from CAI, the Community Associations Institute. CAI puts out some pretty good educational material for homeowners associations, and I think this is right in line with their other stuff.You may read it and think they are obvious - but it's amazing how many people live in HOAs

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-84849611796824679622007-10-12T06:44:00.000-07:002007-10-12T08:53:16.288-07:00

But I still think it's very cool.Click here.And share with us in the Comments which way it was turning for you! (counterclockwise for me)

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-64341579225509475702007-10-12T04:19:00.000-07:002007-12-28T11:55:11.685-08:00

E-mail readers, click on "About Town" title above to read full storyThis is another in a continuing series of article regarding local news items you may find interesting.Pinkberry hits HB - Have you heard of the Pinkberry craze? The taste that launched 1000 parking tickets? Heck, they even have a wikipedia entry. Well, the first Orange County one opened in Bella Terra last night, and this

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-29867219727457492162007-10-09T05:26:00.000-07:002007-12-28T11:57:39.395-08:00

I'm a bit late in my posting of this, but there is a special meeting of the board tonight, October 9th, at 7PM 6PM in the clubhouse. Word has it that the meeting will cover planning for upcoming projects, including streets, roofs and CC&Rs.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-42886488950501787402007-10-03T21:38:00.000-07:002008-04-23T20:55:02.616-07:00

E-mail readers, click on title above to view entire story.Our own Bill and Bryan Schubert, joined by Bill's sister Mimi, competed in the Long Beach Triathlon on September 23rd.Although this was Bryan's first triathlon, he's no stranger to them, as he has watch bothed mom and dad participate in years past. And clearly, he is off to a great start, finishing the 11 mile bike ride in 46 minutes, and

Toddnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-9606575674347463692007-10-02T06:46:00.000-07:002007-12-28T11:51:33.897-08:00

Did you or anyone you know lose a video iPod over the weekend? If so, it's been found. Contact me with information regarding the player and its contents, and we'll reunite you!

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-77671727630668066412007-09-23T14:12:00.000-07:002007-09-23T14:41:15.934-07:00

E-mail readers, click "Edinger Parkway Update" title above to read full story. I was curious about the status of the Edinger project. You may recall from a previous post that a funding component was going before the City Council last Monday. While the council meeting minutes are not yet on-line, I found that you can easily access the section of the meeting where it was discussed via video (where

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-38830405588273609102007-09-22T10:16:00.000-07:002007-12-28T11:47:35.810-08:00

E-mail readers, click title above to read the full story. What a glorious morning! It's really true that you never seem to fully appreciate something until you've had to do without it. While the storm wasn't quite the monster they predicted and barely made a dent into our rainfall totals, the cleansing effect of the rain is a welcome start to our weekend. Whatever you're up to this weekend, I

Toddnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-12002509012518817422007-09-22T08:13:00.000-07:002007-12-28T11:57:39.396-08:00

E-mail readers, click title above for full story.Registered homeowners may click here for story. Return to Seabridge Journal home page.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-54522106990543008272007-09-22T07:28:00.000-07:002007-12-28T11:47:35.810-08:00

E-mail readers, click title above for full story.Registered homeowners may click here for story. Return to Seabridge Journal home page.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-72818321336671095312007-09-21T07:53:00.000-07:002007-12-28T11:53:37.297-08:00

E-mail readers, click title above for full story.Registered homeowners may click here for story. Return to Seabridge Journal home page.

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740778641055231419.post-68208536943923447272007-09-21T06:30:00.000-07:002007-12-28T11:55:11.685-08:00

E-mail readers, click on title above to read full story. Well, it's official: we're getting a new area code, and it's going to be an overlay. So, none of us at Seabridge will be losing our 714 designation - BUT - if you get a new phone, it might have a 657 area code. And you will now need to dial all 10 digits of a telephone number, even if you and the person you're calling both have 714

Toddnoreply@blogger.com0