Anti-seal La Jolla Group ATTACKS Local Wally!

Who doesn't love the seals on the beach in La Jolla?  I found out for myself when I was minding my own business with my daughter as we watched the seals and I made a pro-seal comment.  Before you knew it, some LUNATIC is IN MY FACE telling me I didn't know what I was talking about.

DON'T CALL US ANTI-SEAL, WE'RE PRO BEACH ACCESS!!!!!!

Yeah, right.  Tell that to the seals.  Come on dude, there's a lot of beach in San Diego. Where?  Umm, how about 50 yards in either direction?  It's not like terrorists have taken over Casa Beach.  It's not like Rosie O'Donnell is on the beach in a bikini!  They're seals!  They're cute!  And they were here long before you were so get over it.

YOU'RE PROBABLY NOT A LOCAL!!!!  I USED TO DIVE HERE.  ASK ANY LA JOLLAN!!!!

Hey buddy, you really think you speak for all locals and all La Jollan's?  I've lived here nearly my entire life and sorry, I vote for the seals.  Look, I'd rather look at some cute seal basking in the sun than your fat angry face. On a scale of 1 to 10, seals rate a 10 and you rate, well, is zero too high?  And really, when Ellen Browning Scripps dedicated the seawall to the children, I don't think she mumbled "and F-Off seals".  In fact, I bet she would be pretty pissed off if that lunatic was in her face telling her she didn't know what she was talking about.

No matter how hard I tried to get this guy out of my face with comments like "Hey, I don't want to debate" and "Look, leave us alone" he would not back off.  This guy was from the lunatic group that wants to ban the seals and all I can say is they should check his meds and maybe next time leave this clown home.  Who knows, maybe this is part of their strategy to scare off the pro-seals people and tourists.

So here's my strategy - don't get into a fight with these guys.  But do get involved by emailing the City Council members and Mayor telling them you support turning this area into Marine Mammal Park.  Go to http://lajollafriendsoftheseals.org/help.html to get the email addresses. Even if you're not a local, write them and support the seals.

And maybe ask them to help us keep the lunatics like the ANTI-SEAL ACTIVISTS out of our faces by putting them behind a rope - far, far away.

SUPPORT THE SEALS!  http://lajollafriendsoftheseals.org/
Pass this message on!  Help the seals remain on the beach!

Things to Do in San Diego this Sunny Saturday

Get off the computer.  Turn off the TV.  Unplug the Wii.  It's Saturday, it's sunny, and it's Memorial Day weekend and you need to get outside!  Here are some of my favorite weekend activities!

 SAN DIEGO ZOO:  I know, it sounds so obvious but when was the last time you went to the zoo?  The new elephant exhibit is incredible, there's a baby panda, and you can now feed the giraffes for a small fee.  And look, that guy is about to lose his Rolex!  That's actually the ultra cool and ultra expensive Backstage Pass.  If you see people hanging around inside the rhino exhibit, hang around and you'll see them take turns feeding the rhino.  Pretty cool.

 

SWAMI'S BEACH, ENCINITAS, SELF REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP GARDENS:  I love Encinitas.  I guess that's why I live here.  Check out the goofy boat houses on 3rd Street, then head over to the gardens behind the temple.  You'll find it on the south edge of downtown.  The koi ponds are some of the best this side of Maui and the view, ahhh, what a view.  Look for dolphins - you'll see then in the surf.  If you have the time then check out my complete guide to the North County Experience.  Local or tourist, this is a great way to spend the day.

HIKE DEL MAR:  Torrey Pines State Park has some great short hikes, but my favorite new hike is one that takes you along the bluffs and next to the railroad tracks.  Get off the freeway at Carmel Valley Rd and to west, then turn north on Highway 101 and make a U turn at the top of the hill and park.  You can even bring your dog.  Hey Andy, want to go for a walk?

LA JOLLA:  So much to do, so much to see, don't let the thought of crowds stop you from jumping in a kayak to check out the 7 caves, or snorkel with the seals at the Cove.  Or just bring a camera and snap some pics, it's all good in La Jolla.  Afterwards head over to Alfonso's for some of the best carne asada tacos in town and a house margarita that's better than anyone else's premium.

DISC GOLF IN BALBOA PARK:  Want a cheap way to spend the day with some friends?  $4 gets you on the course with a rental Frisbee.  It plays like golf - same rules, same concept - but you toss a Frisbee into a basket, sometimes located over and around and beyond.  Loads of fun, wear tennis shoes and bring some beer in a backpack cooler.  OK, alcohol isn't legal but everyone seems to have a beer in their hand!

OK, so on the count of 3 let's turn off our computers.  1 - 2 - 3.................