INTERNET GEM OF THE MONTH
The year's best headlines of 2007
Thanks to Dristin Praly and Ed Kleber for their contribution of this month’s Internet Gem of the Month. If you see something that you think is worth repeating, send it to us at: Sales@somocorealestate.com.
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says — No, really?
Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers — Now that’s taking things a bit far!
Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over — What a guy!
Miners Refuse to Work after Death — No-goodfor-nothing’ lazy so-and-sos!
Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant —See if that works any better than a fair trial!
War Dims Hope for Peace — I can see where itmight have that effect!
If Strike Isn’t Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile— Ya think?!
Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures — Who would have thought!
Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide — They may be on to something!
Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges — You mean there’s something stronger than duct tape?!
Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge — He probably IS the battery charge.
New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group — Weren’t they fat enough?
Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft — That’s what he gets for eating those beans!
Kids Make Nutritious Snacks — Do they taste like chicken?
Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half — Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors — Boy, are they tall!
And the winner is... Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead — Did I read that right?
Will I live to see 85?
I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, he said I was doing “fairly well’ for my age. A little concerned about that comment, I couldn’t resist asking him, “Do you think I’ll live to be 85?”
He asked, “Do you smoke tobacco, or drink beer or wine?”
“Oh, no,” I replied. “I’m not doing drugs, either!”
Then he asked, “Do you eat rib-eye steaks, barbecued ribs or sausage?”
I said, “No, my former doctor said that all red meat is very unhealthy!”
“Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, boating, hiking, or bicycling?”
“No, I don’t,” I said.
He asked, “Do you gamble, drive fast cars, ride a Harley or have a lot of sex?”
“No,” I said.
He looked at me and said, “Then, why do you even care?”
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 The Way I See It......by Suzi Taylor, Publisher
Riding, climbing, learning and having fun
It’s May and time to rev up our engines – those engines that keep us on the go. A great addition to our weekend activities was the first, and I hope, annual Mission Days at San Antonio Mission. It was a terrific and educational event put on by the many friends of the mission. Lots of history was brought to life by people in period costumes and there were music, dancing, demonstrations, information, handson activities and, my personal favorite, those out-of-this-world homemade tortillas, hot off the griddle. My sister and I made absolute pigs of ourselves. It’s a great addition to our community activities and mid-April is a wonderful chance to see the hills bathed in green grass, golden poppies and purple lupine.
Fair time
May and June have more of the same. Of course, we must enjoy the Salinas Valley Fair, May 15-18 in King City. To me it represents something that stays the same and changes, too. Some of it is the same as when I was a kid, but I’ll tell you the livestock area sure isn’t. The “barns” are a godsend. No more howling wind, blazing heat or blowing dust. When you enjoy the perfect microclimate of those barns thank the Heritage Foundation and all the generous people and businesses who have given to make that $5 million project possible. But, as Rick Harris reminded me, “We’re not done yet!” About a million more has to be raised to finish paying for the barns. Consider stopping by the Heritage Room and finding out more about what needs to be done and if you haven’t joined, do so!
Riding around
Speaking of foundations and fundraising, the Mee Memorial Hospital Foundation is launching a new event, the first “Ride with Mee and the Docs” motorcycle fun ride Saturday, June 7. Organized under the capable hands of Ilda Villa Senor and Julie Tinkey, this promises to be something that will be on the calendar every year. The motorcycle ride starts at the hospital and after a ride through part of our beautiful wine corridor ends at San Bernarbe Vineyards’ new facility. Ilda reminded me that this is a family event and there will be lots for the kids to do after the ride. Whether you are a motorcycle fanatic or are just looking for a great afternoon event, give Ilda a call at 831-385- 7180 for more information.
Centennial
Someplace else close to home (I think more about that with the ridiculous gas prices) is the celebrations at the Pinnacles National Monument. I had planned to include a Day Trip in this months magazine about the east side of the Pinnacles, but it will have to wait for next month because of space limitations. However, it would be remiss of me to not mention two events that are happening out there. This is the centennial year for the Pinnacles and events are planned throughout the year.
May 24-26, Memorial Day weekend, will be the Homesteaders’ Celebration which will be filled with storytelling and live history demonstrations that will give you a glance of life at the Pinnacles in the late 1800s.
Then, Saturday, June 7, is an event called Rockpile Rendezvous, celebrating the legacy of rock climbing. Even if you aren’t the climb-and-sweat outdoor type of person, it’s worthwhile to make that trip to the Pinnacles before it gets too hot. Even from the parking lot, the peaks are magnificent.
And don’t forget the annual Mission Fiesta at San Antonio Sunday, June 8.
Over Memorial Day weekend, if you decide to stay close to home, check and see if there is any type of ceremony to honor those who have served our country. Sometimes we need a reminder of how many thousands of our finest men and women have made and are still making the ultimate sacrifice so we can be free.
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