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September 2006
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Sept. 30,2006
The Weather
Kristina
Well, well, well the winter months are here. It sure has been grey outside, and there is a chill in the air. But I will tell you one thing, the ocean is beautiful, the flattest that I have seen in a long time. I'm sitting here at the back desk in the office, looking out the sliding glass door, it may be grey but it is pretty. The ocean looks like a peice of glass, reflecting the grey skies, shiny in some spots, and dull in the others. Some people don't like to come during the winter, but I think it is just as pretty as the spring and summer months. Just a little colder. I hope you all can come and experience the beauty of winter on the coast, hope to see you soon!!!
Sept. 29, 2006
Fall!
Mariah
Fall is on its way! We have people stay with us at this time instead of summer due to our changing flowers our different weather! This is my favorite time of year! Time to get out the fall decorations and smell the new weather comming in!!! Perfect time to get a room with a fireplace and bring your honey to snuggle up to! Hope to see you soon!
Sept. 22, 2006
The Serene Blue Water
Kristina
Boy, I tell you, we have been having some really nice weather. This morning I woke up and the sun was just coming up. You should have seen the color of the sky, it was beautiful orange and pink colored clouds. Then after I got to work after about an hour, the day turned out to be beautiful. I wish I could be outside having the choice to go to the beach, or just go for a nice walk along the coastal trail to check out the tidepools. The color of the ocean is this beautiful deep blue, looks very inviting, but I know from experience that it's really cold -- I know better!
Sept. 21, 2006
Cooler Weather
Mariah
Just a friendly reminder of the cold season starting up! Especially at night, so don't forget your jacket!!
Sept. 20, 2006
Smoking Policiy
Mariah
We thank you to all who have not been smoking at The Beachcomber! You help to keep our air clean and fresh! Our health thanks you as well!!
Sept. 17, 2006
Watching People Barbeque
Patricia
Nothing is more thrilling than to walk out in back of the motel on a holiday and watching people barbequing their favorite meals! Hot dogs, hamburgers, and steaks at dusk with the pounding surf in the background. Everyone is sitting under the umbrellas watching the sunset talking about the day. It truly is a beautiful sight to see everyone
enjoying the moment and making memories.
Sept. 16, 2006
Sleeping With Your Door Open
Peppermint Patty
To everyone who ever wanted to sleep with your door or window open so you could hear the waves crashing on the beach, please know that the Beachcomber is the place to stay. Smelling the salt air and listening to the waves is so wonderful. My husband who is from the midwest and grew up with lakes, thinks the ocean sounds like a freight train. Not to me! It's beautiful music to my ears...
Sept. 16, 2006
2-4-1
Mariah, Guest Services
We just started handing ut our 2 for 1 specials!! They are BIGHT pink, you can't miss them! So don't forget to take advatage of it! Information and details about it is on the website in the "discounts" section. The season is near to get 2 nights for the price of 1! Upon check out with all our guest we hand them out-! See you soon!
Sept. 15, 2006
Big River Run and Walk-A-Thon
Gaby, Guest Services
Honor a friend, neighbor, or a family member who has faced cancer by participating in the Seventh Annual Big River Run and Walk-A-Thon at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, a benefit for the Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County. Last year, the whole community came together to help raise over $20,000 for the CRCMC,hopefully this year we'll do even better!! Participants will enjoy the late summer weather at beautiful Big River while participating in either the 5k Fun Walk, the 5K competitive Walk, or the 10K and 5K runs. For those who can't be there on the day of the event, show your support by gathering donations in honor or in memory of others and pledge a participating runner or walker. The CRCMC was formed in 1995 to improve the quality of life of those facing cancer in Mendocino County, their families and friends, by providing a wide range of free services including, information, support and advocacy. For more info, or to participate, call or visit the main office at 45040 Calpella St. in Mendocino (1-800-449-6483)
Sept. 14, 2006
The Weather in Fort Bragg
Kristina, Guest Services
So for about the past week, or so the weather has been overcast and foggy. But today I woke up to the sun being out and it being a beautiful day. As the day went on, what fog layer that was there, dissapated, and all you can see is blue skys all around. The ocean is this beautiful dark blue, and as flat as can be, a perfect fishing day. I hope you all can see this at some point in your life time, because beleive me it is a sight to see. If you ever do get a chance i promise you will enjoy it.
Sept. 13, 2006
The Beautiful California Coast
Michelle, Guest Services
Everyone always says what a beautiful coastline we have. They come here and are in awe of our beach, ocean, headlands and huge cypress trees outside our door. Tonight you could really see just how beautiful it was as I watched a guest outside of our lobby window paint a picture of "Our Backyard". You see it differently when it's on canvas. I hope everyone who visits us gets a chance to see the beauty.
Sept. 12, 2006
Glass Beach
Gaby, Beachcomber Staff
Let me tell you a little story...
Beginning in 1949, the area of "Glass Beach" became a public dump...hard to beleive that back then, this was ok to do. They didn't realize the dangers of this, or the damage that this could do to our environment. Finally in 1967 the North Coast Quality Board realized what a mistake this was, and new plans began for a new dump away from the Ocean. Just imagine all the stuff that was dumped during those almost 20 years.
Now over 30 years later, mother nature has reclaimed this beach. After so many years of pounding wave action, we are now left with tons of polished glass on the beach. Of course, as the years have gone by, the glass is decreasing. This is one of the most popular beaches in Fort Bragg, not only because of the glass, but because it also has tidepools you can walk out onto, and check the life of sea creatures that make the tidepools their home -- animals like crabs, mollusks, and many aquatic plants.
Glass beach is very easy to find!
If you start at The Beachcomber, go south towards Fort Bragg, make a right at the first stop light. Go straight for a few seconds until the street makes a sharp right turn...but dont turn! Just park in the gravel parking lot. If you are facing the ocean, on the left side there will be a little path that leads you to the beach, GLASS BEACH!! ENJOY!
Sept. 10, 2006
Local Services near The Beachcomber Motel
Gaby, Beachcomber Staff
For those of you who wonder if you will have a hard time not staying in a kitchenette, because of the food situation, we are within walking distance from the northern part of Fort Bragg. Right away you have the choice of eating at the following: Denny's, Jenny's Giant Burger, The Rendezvous, North Coast Brewery, The Restaurant...etc. If you need simple groceries, we are very close to Nello's Market, and Speedex gasoline station. In reality, being away from home isn't hard when it comes to having places you need, so close to where you are staying. We definately are in a good location, on the beach, and very close to restaurants, etc.
Sept. 9, 2006
Sunsets in the Parting Fog
Michelle, Guest Services
Today was a very foggy day, as it has been the last few days. A couple came in and they have been traveling up the coast for the last five days and have yet to see the sunset, and this is their last night. They were desperately hoping for a sunset, and said we were their last hope. Not long after, the fog started to lift and the sun came peeking out to make way for a sunset. What a beautiful sight it was. Soon after, the fog rolled back in. I think this made their trip. We hope they will remember us as the best place and best night of their trip.
Sept. 8, 2006
Tidepooling
Gaby, Beachcomber Staff
Want to see something very cool, and super interesting.... if you've stayed with us before, you might know what Im talking about! If you go out the back door in our lobby, look out onto the bluffs....there's an area with trees on the end of the bluff...walk out to those trees. If you look around, there is a trail that walks you along the edge...keep walking for a few minutes, and keep your eye out for a HUGE tide pool!! Its so awesome whether or not its full of water. When its full, you get to see all kinds of creatures in there.... during low tide, you can sometimes walk down there and explore it without the water... be very careful of high tides and enjoy the wonder life of sea creatures!!
Sept. 6, 2006
Winesong!
Gaby, Beachcomber Staff
The annual Winesong! charity auction and wine tasting celebrates its 22nd year of raising money to support M.C.D.H. The live auction attracts wine lovers and collectors from across the U.S. with rare vintages, cult wines, one-of-a-kind vacations and fine art from acclaimed area artists. Winesong! takes place on Saturday, Sept. 9, 11a.m.-5p.m. at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. The wine and food tasting introduces guests to more than 90 of Northern California's wineries...Wow! attracting more than 1200 wine lovers and collectors annually! Highlights include: -Wine and food tasting (11a.m.-2p.m.) -Charity auctions-silent auction(11a.m.) live auction (2p.m.) -biddings on hard to find bottles from prestigious wine producers, special wine collections and large format bottles. -art-paintings by Mendocino coast artists, painted wine bottles and wine presentation boxes by well known North Coast artists. DEFINATELY SOMETHING TO LOOK OUT FOR...GREAT THINGS TO TAKE HOME-AS A REMINDER OF YOUR STAY IN FORT BRAGG! For details and ticket information,
call(707) 961-4909, or visit the website at www.winesong.org
Sept. 3, 2006
Fire Dancing
Kristina, Beachcomber Staff
If you are in town, during Labor Day Weekend, my friends are doing fire dancing down at Noyo Beach, results of people showing up even with our cold weather is astonishing, there were so many people down there last night. Remember though it has been cold, so grab a jacket and maybe a blanket. Come have some harmless family fun.
Sept. 2, 2006
Labor Day Fun
Kristina, Beachcomber Staff
Anybody ready for a party? after the parade, come to the Tip Top, a local bar on Franklin St. in Ft. Bragg. They have food, and entertainment. I know that will be having some food and later on in the day after the parade, the Humboldt Band which is featured in the parade, will be there eventually. It's going to be a good time, I know, I will definitly be there. It is a yearly event, and tradition
Sept. 2, 2006
Weather This Weekend!!
Mariah, Beachcomber Staff
Forecast for this weekend: Friday 72 degrees. Sat and Sun partly cloudy
for most of the day and Monday looked nice for the parade!
Sept. 2, 2006
Labor Day Parade
Gaby, Beachcomber Staff
Dont miss the Labor Day Parade! It starts at 11 a.m.-starts out on Oak, goes on to Franklin to Laurel to Main. PARADES ARE ALWAYS FUN! 12:30 p.m.-Mendocino Coast Democtratic Club Labor Day Picnic, @ Noyo Harbor, adjacent to Silver's at the Wharf. 1 to 5p.m.-Paul Bunyan Days Barbeque,hosted at Todds Point(going south from F.B.make a left at McDonalds)at Logging Show site. A post parade tradition returs this year with beef, lamb, pork and fish barberque, beans, salad and bread, desserts and drink served by Big Brothers Big Sisters assisted by Paul Bunyan volunteers. SOUNDS EXCITING!
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