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February 17th, 2010
Here Today – Gone Tomorrow!
Here Today – Gone Tomorrow!
Are you considering building a new home in Newport Beach? The property at 801 West Bay in Newport Beach was demolished this morning in preparation for building a new home which will have a view of Newport Harbor.
The demolition was completed this morning by Tight Quarters in Santa Ana - and I must say it really is an appropriate name for the company. The fact that the houses have a three foot set back on this area of the Balboa Peninsula, and the operator of the back-hoe was very skilled how he took the home down. The staff from Tight Quarters sprayed water on the site to minimize the dust from the demolition.
You can see the progress as the home was taken down. They were extremely cautious of the surrounding structures and homes.
The new home at 801 West Bay in Newport Beach was designed by R.A. Jeheber in Newport Beach and this property will have a bay view of Newport Harbor. Located across from the Newport Harbor Yacht Club, this home is in a very desirable location in Newport Beach, one block to the beach, across from the bay.
The owners of the property worked with R.A. Jeheber to design their home, and obtain all necessary permits.
After the demolition of the building, the company will also take out the existing slab, and then complete a site clean up in preparation for building the Newport Beach home.
I was amazed how fast the building came down. I am looking forward to the progress of the new home being built.
If you are considering building a home, I can put you in contact with the right resources – please contact me. If you need any assistance with finding a property for sale in Newport Beach, please contact me.
Phone or Text: 949.280.0681
Email: Spaxson@roadrunner.com
February 16th, 2010
Chino Airport – Planes of Fame Airshow
Chino Airport – Planes of Fame Airshow
The Planes of Fame Airshow is coming up on May 15-16, 2010 at Chino Airport. Chino Airport is located in Chino, California and is approximately 35 miles from the Newport Beach area. Chino Airport is located at :
Chino Airport
7000 Merrill Ave
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 597-3910
Chino Airport which is previously known as Cal Aero Field, is a general aviation airport. Chino Airport serves the general aviation community, as well as for business and corporate travel. The runways line up with the compass. Also, there are two directions of each runway depending upon which way the wind is blowing. Planes typically land into the wind, and if you are landing on Runway 26, then the other direction would be Runway 8.
Chino Airport which is situated on approximately 1,100 acres and has three runways: there are two parallel runways – Runway 8L-26R and Runway 8R-26L, and there is Runway 3-21 which crosses the parallel runways. Runway 8R-26L is 7000 feet long and 150 feet wide, and is the longest runway at Chino Airport. The parallel runway is 4,838 feet long and 150 feet wide. Runway 3-21 is which is crosses both Runways 8R-26L and Runway 8L-26R and is 4919 feet long and 150 feet wide. Generally, what that means is that larger air craft can take off and land at the longer run ways. Aircraft have a minimum take off and landing distance.
Chino Airport has many hangars that aviators either rent or own, and has over 100 businesses, 2 aircraft museums including the Planes of Fame museum. Also, Chino Airport is home to Flo’s Cafe. This is a great place to fly in eat breakfast or lunch and fly out. Some of the hangars that have recently been constructed are amazing. Many of the hangars have build outs inside them with kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. You can actually live in these build outs. Many of the occupants at Chino Airport have golf carts to travel around the airport. These hangars house some pretty amazing aircraft.
Something else to consider when selecting an airport to have as your home base is weather. Chino Airport does have fairly consistent weather. With the exception of occassional fog, and winter weather, Chino averages about 345 VFR (visual flight rules) days per year. Chino is also a great airport for pilots that are learning to fly. The controllers are very cooperative even though the airspace can be busy at times.
The airport identifier for Chino Airport is CNO and is a control tower operated airport.
Chino Airport has the Planes of Fame Air Show, and this year it is going to be held on May 15-16, 2010. The theme of the 2010 Airshow is “A Salute To The Greatest Generation.” In honor of the men and women whose provided service to the country during World War II, the the Museum will fly its aircraft. If you are interested in aviation, this is an air show not to be missed.
Below are photos of a Twin Cessna 340 – very nice airplane. I used to fly of these. I still love to see them.
Watching the planes take off and land is always something that I enjoy. Yesterday, we were watching planes take off and land. In the photos below, the plane has just rotated, and the pilot is raising the landing gear in the second photo.
We watched this plane fly into the sunset, and it was a very beautiful site.
And then here is a close up of the plane flying into the sunsest.
If I can answer any questions about Chino Airport, or the Planes of Fame Air Show, please contact me.
Phone or Text: 949.280.0681
Email: Spaxson@roadrunner.com
February 15th, 2010
9 Celano Court, Newport Coast – Just Sold
9 Celano Court, Newport Coast – Just Sold
The property at 9 Celano Court, Newport Coast located in Trovare just sold for $595,000. I represented the buyer in the transaction. The property at 9 Celano Court features vaulted ceilings, granite counters and an updated kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms and sold for $595,000.
This property at 9 Celano Court in Trovare features two patios to enjoy the California Sunshine and climate.
The community of Trovare features a private pool, tennis courts, and a fireplace for gatherings with friends and family.
Currently, there are three properties for sale in the community of Trovare ranging in price from $599,950 to $769,900.
If I can answer any questions about homes for sale in Newport Coast, or about any property in Trovare in Newport Coast, please contact me.
Phone or Text: 949.280.0681
Email: Spaxson@roadrunner.com
February 15th, 2010
Trovare in Newport Coast
Trovare in Newport Coast
Trovare is a gated community located in Newport Coast off Vista Ridge. Trovare has approximately 168 condos with six different floor plans. The square footage for the floor plans range in size from 1094 square feet to 1742 square feet. There are only two floor plans which offer three bedrooms, and the other floor plans have two bedrooms.
Trovare is located up on a hill, and offers beautiful architecture. Trovare is a lovely community.
Trovare in Newport Coast was built over a period from 1994 to 1996. Some of the units have ocean views, and some of the units have mountain views. Trovare offers a private pool, spa, and fireplace for community gatherings. Also, Trovare has private tennis courts for the sports enthusiast.
Each of the properties in Trovare has two car attached garages as well.
Trovare in Newport Coast is located in the Newport Mesa School District, and the public elementary school the children attend is the Newport Coast Elementary School. The middle and high school that the children of this area attend is Corona del Mar High School.
Currently there are three properties for sale in Trovare:
9 Savona Court, Newport Coast - Offered at $599,950
4 Sorrento Court, Newport Coast – Offered at $699,000
17 Savona Court, Newport Coast – Offered at $769,900
If I can answer any questions about homes for sale in Newport Coast, or about any property in Trovare in Newport Coast, please contact me.
Phone or Text: 949.280.0681
Email: Spaxson@roadrunner.com
February 9th, 2010
Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Try-Outs
Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Try-Outs Under Way!
UPDATE
2.26.10
There is ONE more dates to try out – see the times below.
The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Try-Outs are underway at the Newport Harbor High School Pool. The dates of the try-outs are below:
Sunday, February 7th – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday, February 14th – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesday, February 16th – 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday, February 21st – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesday, February 23rd – 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday, February 28th – 9:00am – 12:00pm
You still have several more opportunities to try out and this is a reminder of the dates. Find more information about the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard try-outs at the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard website. The time requirements for the try-outs are as follows:
“A” (14-15 year olds): 1:35 (one minute, 35 seconds)
“B” (12-13 year olds): 1:40 (one minute, 40 seconds)
“C” (10-11 year olds): 1:45 (one minute, 45 seconds)
“D” ( 9 year olds): 1:55 (one minute, 55 seconds)
Below of a photo from a couple of years ago where the Junior Lifeguards were on paddle boards at the Balboa Pier.
If I can answer any questions about Newport Beach Junior Lifeguards, or the requirements, please contact me.
Phone or Text: 949.280.0681
Email: Spaxson@roadrunner.com
February 7th, 2010
Happy Superbowl Sunday Everyone – Go Saints!
Happy Superbowl Sunday Everyone – Go Saints!
Today, February 7, 2010 is Superbowl Sunday. This is a highly anticipated event every year, and this year it is even more exciting as this the first time the New Orleans’ Saints are playing in the Superbowl. And after everything the New Orleans has been through, they deserve a win.
The first Super Bowl was first played on January 15, 1967, and this is the first appearance for the Saints at a Superbowl. Hurricane Katrina damaged the Superdome and the New Orleans area where the Saints played their games. The New Orleans Saints scheduled 2005 opening game against the Giants was played at the Giant’s stadium. The remaining games for the 2005 season were played at two stadiums between the Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Lousianna and the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The New Orleans Saints returned to the Superdome for the 2006 season after the Superdome had a $185 million restoration and renovation.
The two teams arrived at Superbowl 44. The Indianapolis Colts beat Baltimore Ravens, and also beat the New York Jets in the AFC playoffs. The New Orleans Saints edged out Arizona and also beat the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC playoffs (that was one awesome football game).
Whoever you are rooting for, have an awesome Superbowl Sunday and enjoy the game, advertisements and the half time show.
GO SAINTS!
February 6th, 2010
Run Surf City . . . Run!! Surf City Marathon
Run Surf City . . . . Run
The Surf City Marathon in Huntington Beach is tomorrow February 7, 2010. The marathon begins at 6:30 am. I have driven by there several times and they are set up, and there are lots of participants registering for this event.
The participation for the Surf City Marathon in Huntington Beach is the largest ever, with 20,000 participants. There is also a half marathon, and a 5K run. Registration is closed, however you can go out and cheer on the participants in this run! Hopefully, the weather will cooperate, as it has been raining all day, however there are some blue skies in the distance over in Huntington Beach.
If you want to spectate at the Surf City Marathon in Huntington Beach, you can find the information here. I would suggest arriving early as there is a large turn out this year.
If I can answer any questions about this event, please contact me.
Phone or Text: 949-280-0681
Email: Spaxson@roadrunner.com
February 3rd, 2010
Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Try-Outs Approaching Quickly . . .
Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Try-Outs Approaching Quickly . . .
This is a reminder to you that the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Try-Outs are beginning this weekend on February 7, 2010 – that’s right – on Superbowl Sunday! There is plenty of time to take your child for the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Try-outs which are going to be held at the Newport Harbor High School Pool deck. Make sure to bring:
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Your child’s proof of age.
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3 forms of identification (i.e. driver’s license, utility bill, car registration).
Make sure you are prepared! Hopefully, your child has been swimming and is ready to meet the requirements set by the Newport Beach Lifeguards. The requirements are to swim four laps – a total of 100 yards in the time set below:
“A” (14-15 year olds): 1:35 (one minute, 35 seconds)
“B” (12-13 year olds): 1:40 (one minute, 40 seconds)
“C” (10-11 year olds): 1:45 (one minute, 45 seconds)
“D” ( 9 year olds): 1:55 (one minute, 55 seconds)
The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard program is an amazing program. My daughters both participated in the program and I cannot say enough good things about it. It is organized, professional, educational, competitiveand fun for the kids. My older daughter Heather was competitive in the program, and today is a Huntington State Beach Lifeguard. Although my daughters are past this time frame, the program definitely was something they enjoyed and benefitted from.
The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Program is held at the Balboa Pier by A Street at the Junior Lifeguard headquarters. The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Program begins on Monday, June 28th, 2010 and ends on Tuesday, August 17th.
I have three favorite events for the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Program:
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The Hot Dog Dinner – a tradition which is enjoyed by both the kids and their family and friends.
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The Pier Jump – where all the kids line up, and the lifeguards and their support staff are in the water, and the kids jump approximately 30′ into the water. This is NOT mandatory!
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The Monster Mile – this event is fun for both the kids and their parents alike. The kids show up on the day of the “Monster Mile” dressed up like “monsters“! After the parade, there is a competitive one mile run in the sand, followed by a one mile swim back. The kids are grouped according to their age, and they wear swim caps for each age group. It truly is an amazing site. You can see the kids swimming back in the photo below:
So, here is your opportunity to take part in this awesome program. The try-outs are only in February. You can’t decide in June that you want to be in the program – does not work that way. The swim try-out dates are below:
Sunday, February 7th – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday, February 14th – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesday, February 16th – 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday, February 21st – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesday, February 23rd – 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday, February 28th – 9:00am – 12:00pm
If I can answer any questions about Newport Beach Junior Lifeguards, or the requirements, please contact me.
Phone or Text: 949.280.0681
Email: Spaxson@roadrunner.com
February 1st, 2010
Giant Squid Invasion in Newport Beach
Giant Squid Invasion in Newport Beach
These Giant Squids have become very prevalent in the waters off Newport Beach. The fishing has increased, and anglers are catching them. The Giant Squid on the average weigh between 20-40 pounds, and some being caught are as large as 60 pounds. There are articles and photos of fisherman holding them up, and they are several feet long! Some of these giant squid can grow up to be as large as 100 pounds.
A representative from Newport Landing Sportfishing told The Orange County Register that anglers in Southern California area have caught approximately 400 giant squid since Friday night.
So I am not so sure now is the time to go diving in these Newport Beach waters – that would be scary to see a 60 pound giant squid!
February 1st, 2010
Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Try-Outs
Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Try-Outs
Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard try-outs begin this weekend on February 7, 2010 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguards try outs will be conducted on at Newport Harbor High School, Newport Beach, California.
If you have a child who is going to try out for the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguards, then hopefully they have been conditioning for the test. There are several pools to practice at, and the pools are heated in preparation for the Junior Lifeguard try-outs. The children can practice at Newport Shores Community pool in Newport Beach, Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach, Newport Harbor High Pool in Newport Beach or the pool at Corona del Mar High School.. There are several dates throughout the month of February, they are located at the Newport Harbor High School Pool in Newport Beach, California, and these dates can be found below.
For the swim try outs, a child must be 9 years old by June 28, 2010 (per the Newport Beach Lifeguards). And you must bring valid identification (for example a birth certificate or passport). Also, you must provide valid proof of Newport Beach residency (for example – car registration, driver’s license, utility bill, or car registration). You need to provide three different items for proof of residency.
Each group is categorized A, B, C, D by their age. The swim consists of two complete laps (four lengths in a pool) and they must be completed in the following times. The following are the required swim times for each age group:
”A” (14-15 year olds): 1:35 (one minute, 35 seconds)
“B” (12-13 year olds): 1:40 (one minute, 40 seconds)
“C” (10-11 year olds): 1:45 (one minute, 45 seconds)
“D” ( 9 year olds): 1:55 (one minute, 55 seconds)
There are conditioning programs as well. For more information, please feel free to contact me directly. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to learn ocean and beach safety, and summer will come very quickly here in Newport Beach. Just so you know, Huntington Beach has both State and City Junior Lifeguard programs, and I will be posting about those try-outs as well.
Lastly, there is limited enrollment of 1250 Junior Lifeguards, and registration is on a first come, first serve basis.
The times for the swim test are below, and are held at the Newport Harbor High School Pool (rain or shine)!!
Sunday, February 7th – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday, February 14th – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesday, February 16th – 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday, February 21st – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesday, February 23rd – 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Sunday, February 28th – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Both of my daughters participated in this program, and I cannot give it enough accolades. The children get in great physical shape, and at the same time learn about ocean and beach safety, and make great friends a long the way. My older daughter Heather is now a Huntington State Beach Lifeguard, and has had some wonderful experiences as a result of this program and competes in national Lifeguard events.
If I can answer any questions about the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard program, please contact me.
Phone or Text: 949-280-0681
Email: Spaxson@roadrunner.com
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