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Re: Snow players invade Wrightwood
« Reply #1620 on: Jan 14, 17, 10:24:39 PM »
Hey everyone, look on the bright side!  These people are bringing mucho dinero into our little town even if they only buy cheap little sleds that break and some snow chains.  If the breaking of sleds is such a big issue, then why are we not coordinating with the stores in town to get them off the shelves?  The thicker ones that go for 30 dollars will not break and prove themselves in value over years of use.  They are about a half of an inch thick plastic.  Lets come up with some solutions to the problems instead of gloating/complaining.  Our town could do much more to accommodate the guests as well as bring in some much needed revenue!

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Re: Snow players invade Wrightwood
« Reply #1621 on: Jan 14, 17, 11:40:08 PM »
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We were able to get 3 portapotties for the weekend. Two are by the playground and one in the Veterans Park. That has helped a lot with the park restroom crowd.
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Today, I saw additional porta potties out...

1 was at the Veteran's memorial park
2 were at the skate park area

I didn't notice if there were any between the banks

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Re: Snow players invade Wrightwood
« Reply #1622 on: Jan 15, 17, 02:51:58 AM »
Agree with Sarajevo.  Days like yesterday are the real "Small Business Saturday" here in WW.

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« Reply #1623 on: Jan 15, 17, 08:43:00 AM »
The Sheriff department issued over 100 citations yesterday from 7 am to 5 pm.  They are up here today and Monday same timing (full time here) doing the same.  They deal with residential issues/streets.  Hwy 2 is CHP.

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« Reply #1624 on: Jan 15, 17, 09:10:24 AM »
Good for the Sheriff's Dept, good for whomever put in more porta-potties... and a very special 'good for Mountain Hardware.'  And, I sincerely hope all the stores and restaurants are doing a booming business with all the visitors.
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Re: Snow players invade Wrightwood
« Reply #1625 on: Jan 15, 17, 10:10:56 AM »
All things considered, I must say there wasn't as much traffic yesterday, as there was on New Years Day. I didn't see the constant gridlock well into the night.

Some "locals" need to learn a lesson too. The weather was real nice yesterday afternoon. Since I couldn't really get the car out and go anywhere, my wife and I decided to just walk into town, buy some stuff at some of the local stores along Park, and get something to eat.

We decided to walk to Grizzly, to see how long of a wait they had. As we were walking along the side of Ross street, some crack-head turned onto Ross, and laid on her horn. As she passed us, she stopped next to us, rolled down her window and yelled to us "F*** you.. get out of here. You don't even live here". Then she drove off.

She did that once or twice more to other people walking along Ross.

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« Reply #1626 on: Jan 15, 17, 10:27:41 AM »
I had notice more of the locals being more upset than the tourist. The people from down the hill were having so much fun up here. This is a good money for our lil town.

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« Reply #1627 on: Jan 15, 17, 10:40:45 AM »
I ventured out yesterday on foot to the post office.  I made sure to leave my prejudice at home and see how that worked for me.  I was happily watching people play in the snow til I got to the 4 way stop sign.  The moment I stepped into the crosswalk, the car adjacent to me blew the stop sign and headed for me.  I yelled at the driver, she stopped in the middle of the intersection, I bowed and gestured exaggeratedly for her to go in front of me and she flipped me off.  Leaving the post office, again at the stop signs, again a car blew the stop sign as I stepped into the crosswalk.  There were also pedestrians on the other side trying to cross.  The 2nd car stopped in the middle of the road in front of me as I yelled, "really? really?"  He probably flipped me off too, but I couldn't tell because his windows were tinted. 
Upside: it helped me remember why I never leave the house when it snows.

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Re: Snow players invade Wrightwood
« Reply #1628 on: Jan 15, 17, 11:40:29 AM »
Funny one Bob!

Anyone one that has a place on Ross is a problem person:)  :)
   

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Re: Snow players invade Wrightwood
« Reply #1629 on: Jan 15, 17, 12:23:10 PM »
Note to self after reading Makgrl's post.   When crossing Hwy 2, pretend (or actually be) taking a video on the phone.   Hopefully drivers will be think their pics and plates are being recorded and will become more cordial. 

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« Reply #1630 on: Jan 15, 17, 02:00:54 PM »
When we residents walk to the stop sign to cross, consider that the east/west cars have been sitting in awful traffic conditions for a long time.  It doesn't excuse their rudeness, but explains it.  In my experience, a little patience plus very clear body language about when and which way you intend to cross goes a long way.

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Re: Snow players invade Wrightwood
« Reply #1631 on: Jan 15, 17, 02:36:52 PM »
Deputy and K9 hard at work this afternoon!  Lots of parking issues to say the least


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Re: Snow players invade Wrightwood
« Reply #1632 on: Jan 15, 17, 03:18:16 PM »
Ellie and her human do great work.  ;)

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« Reply #1633 on: Jan 15, 17, 03:31:59 PM »
Molly does great work too!

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« Reply #1634 on: Jan 15, 17, 03:45:50 PM »
What do the dogs look (sniff) for?

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Re: Snow players invade Wrightwood
« Reply #1635 on: Jan 15, 17, 03:53:09 PM »
Pete,      Buttheads ;D ;D ;D ha ha  ha

Still coming up and its almost 4 PM

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« Reply #1636 on: Jan 15, 17, 05:50:28 PM »
Don't think they need dogs for that, just throw a rock, you'll hit one.

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Re: Snow players invade Wrightwood
« Reply #1637 on: Jan 15, 17, 06:00:16 PM »
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If anyone is looking for dinner tonight, they are selling some bacon hotdogs on the side of HWY 2... looks yummy




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Re: Snow players invade Wrightwood
« Reply #1638 on: Jan 15, 17, 06:06:24 PM »

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Re: Snow players invade Wrightwood
« Reply #1639 on: Jan 16, 17, 08:50:25 AM »
What is the current phone number for SBC sheriff for WW?