Trouble on Pine St.

Red Tagged! The local Lake Nazis, the TRPA, have turned the heavy hand to a project @ 204 Pine St- the mega bucks lakefront that is nearing completion after a lengthy delay. It seems the neighbor on one side is a little pissey about the fence that is encircling the lot/compound. Horrors!! Perhaps the fence was off an inch or two. Or maybe the neighbor is off an inch or two. Nonetheless, the phone call was made and now the 2 parties will have years of conflict and ill will to put a frown on their faces. Could this have been resolved before hand? Of course, but, it would have taken some effort on the part of each one.
Everybody knows dealing with the bi-state Fascist organization is difficult. The legislator who sponsored the bill creating the TRPA said he wished he could reverse the vote and kill the organization! He had no idea it would evolve into a monster that operates on the principle that " We have the power and we will use it, no matter what". Too often today, that's the attitude of all government agencies. THat attitude and its corollary: "Take it or leave it, you have no other choice".
You gotta love those modern Fascists.
How long does it take to remove a red Tag? Drive by, and count the days.
I wonder how the owner feels? Does he care? HOw about the offended neighbor? Does she have any remorse for being a snitch / tattletale? Doubt it.
So, life in Tahoma rolls along, summer 2010.

Bay Weather Cool

The Mayor's move down the hill exposed him to the latest summer treat along the Coast: cool, damp, fog, in copious amount throughout the SF Bay Area. What a summer they're having in the City! Have you watched a Giants' home game? All the fans have heavy jackets, hats, some gloves even: it's cold at AT&T Park. Last night's game featured flags whipped straight out on their poles, fly balls were a serious challenge, even for the Giants outfielders.
The lowly Cubs put the hurt on Cy Young winner Lincecum, sending him home with a loss and the worst 1st inning of his brief career. Tomorrow, they'll do better.
Meanwhile, the Mayor is gearing up for a jarring climate change. No, not global warming, but a visit to the Gulf Coast for a follow up inspection of oil blow out cleanup efforts by government/private operations. The mayor does not relish the weather at this time in Louisiana: high temps, high humidity(90+%), and rain-thundershowers. But, hotel rates are at their yearly rock bottom prices. Who would go there otherwise?
On the other hand, tourists will be in scarce numbers and many locals will have fled. However, schools have reopened, so the Big Easy will be functioning normally in most respects. The two named hurricanes so far have been weak systems, causing nothing more than temporary interruptions of offshore cleanup efforts by BP,etal.
My next report will be from River City!

August 2010

Ahhhh, summer.
Defined as consistently good weather, crowds of visitors and seasonal residents. Businesses busy, boats anchored in clusters off all beaches; and a little traffic. The traffic does go away in the earl evening, so it's acceptable.
The Mayor witnessed an amazing sight last evening, as a thunder storm, moving east to west, crossed the Lake. In slow motion, the Tahoe Princess, heading south, was illuminated in her crossing by the setting sun, reflecting light only from the boat while maintaining an absence from the lake surface. It would have made a great foto, but, alas, the battery was dead! Next time, a backup.
The Tahoe Cedars Home Owners held their annual meeting at Marie Sluchak Park, and to everyone present, Marie got up and said a few words. She praised the amenities of Tahoma and reminded all of its special place in the universe of places.