Children's Pool - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Billy V · 03-15-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bellcon

just curious
whats with the sign in the last picture
"please do not go on the beach"

whats the rest of it say?
thanks

Those are the bullshit signs the Seal Watch Terrorists place along side of The Official City of San Diego sign.

Here is a closer look. The Official Sign is on the right --->

Tman · 03-15-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy V

Those are the bullshit signs the Seal Watch Terrorists place along side of The Official City of San Diego sign.

Here is a closer look. The Official Sign is on the right --->

What happened to this sign....

FISHIONADO · 03-16-2009, 06:06 AM

I really don't care about this silly little issue other than the enjoyment of watching folks on both sides of the issues rant. I'm not going to use the pool either way and neither will most of the people ranting. I hope you folks put as much energy into worrying about our financially broke city, state, and fed as you do this issue.

To support children the pool requires frequent maintenance to remove the sand that fills the pool and blocks the drains. How about you children huggers step up and pay for it rather than expect my tax dollars to pay for it?

Sorry this issue cause some of you folks so much angst. The bigger issues in life must make you suicidal.

j mo · 03-16-2009, 07:49 AM

For those that DO care
http://www.friendsofthechildrenspool.com/

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDEN’S POOL is organized to:
EDUCATE the public as to the use of the Children’s Pool in accord with Miss Ellen Scripps charitable intent in 1931 in order to protect La Jolla Children’s Pool surroundings as a public park, a bathing pool for children and public recreational usage in accordance with chapter 937 of the attached deed of trust between Miss Ellen Browning Scripps, the State of California and the City of San Diego, county of San Diego.

dsafety · 03-16-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FISHIONADO

To support children the pool requires frequent maintenance to remove the sand that fills the pool and blocks the drains. How about you children huggers step up and pay for it rather than expect my tax dollars to pay for it?

Agan, Mr. Fishionado is incorrect. I have been around the Casa for more than 50 years. As far as I know, it has never been dredged. Assuming that everything goes according to plan, it will be dredged for the first time as part of the mandated reclamation effort.

As for other maintenance, the City is currently spending a big chunk of change to restore the restrooms and lifeguard tower that are falling apart. This is the first major maintenance that this site has undergone ever. This maintenance is long overdue.

Why, you may ask is there a lifeguard station on a beach that does not currently allow human swimmers. That is a good question. This site is the main year-round lifeguard facility for the entire La Jolla rock beach area. This facility covers the entire coast from Bird Rock to the caves north of the Cove. The lifeguards working out of the Casa are the ones who keep an eye on kayak fishers and divers in the kelp beds. They would also be there to protect any swimmers in the CP, if people are ever allowed to return.

Finally, at the risk of extending the arguement, I am proud to be called a "children hugger". I think my kids kind of enjoy it. I just wish that they could also enjoy the some personal freedoms and access to nature that I experienced when I was their age. Sadly, it seems that every year there are more rules and restrictions placed upon us. This is not a good thing.

Bob

Tman · 03-16-2009, 08:40 PM

Well said...thank you.

CP was the first spot I wanted to intro my son to free diving, aka snorkeling. Easy access, no obstructions.

As it stands, I will have to take him to my bug spot, S of CP, not as easy of a dive, and more rocks (obstacles) instead of the smooth sand entry.

Sunset Cliffs? ya right
LJ shores? Leopards, he has swam with them, but nothing else.
Cardiff? Great flat, which is rare, not even safe at low tide.
Swamis? ya right

Think that about covers the coast without endangering him too much....that's my reason for seeing CP as it should be.

And yes, if I could control where my tax $ went, safe to say where it would be spent...

FISHIONADO · 03-16-2009, 09:54 PM

I was mistaken on the dredging, I remembered an article about the original construction that talked about the drains being designed poorly and assumed... I know.

Proud to be a children hugger? Holy crap that is funny. If you take everything I say seriously you are missing the sarcasm.

dsafety · 03-17-2009, 03:06 PM

Tman, if you are looking for a great place for snorkeling with your kid where he can see lots of cool stuff, try the bay north of Big Rock in Bird Rock. There is a fairly easy rock access near the point on the north side.

That was my "secret" place as a kid. In the day you could get a limit of abs in 10 minutes. These days the abalone are gone but there are still plenty of fish, crabs and other intersting things. Go at low tide when it is shallow. The water there gets dirty with any kind of surf however.

Bob

03-16-2009, 08:40 PM	#6
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Well said...thank you. CP was the first spot I wanted to intro my son to free diving, aka snorkeling. Easy access, no obstructions. As it stands, I will have to take him to my bug spot, S of CP, not as easy of a dive, and more rocks (obstacles) instead of the smooth sand entry. Sunset Cliffs? ya right LJ shores? Leopards, he has swam with them, but nothing else. Cardiff? Great flat, which is rare, not even safe at low tide. Swamis? ya right Think that about covers the coast without endangering him too much....that's my reason for seeing CP as it should be. And yes, if I could control where my tax $ went, safe to say where it would be spent... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher Last edited by Tman; 03-16-2009 at 08:53 PM.

03-16-2009, 06:06 AM	#3
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	I really don't care about this silly little issue other than the enjoyment of watching folks on both sides of the issues rant. I'm not going to use the pool either way and neither will most of the people ranting. I hope you folks put as much energy into worrying about our financially broke city, state, and fed as you do this issue. To support children the pool requires frequent maintenance to remove the sand that fills the pool and blocks the drains. How about you children huggers step up and pay for it rather than expect my tax dollars to pay for it? Sorry this issue cause some of you folks so much angst. The bigger issues in life must make you suicidal.

03-16-2009, 07:49 AM	#4
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	For those that DO care http://www.friendsofthechildrenspool.com/ FRIENDS OF THE CHILDEN’S POOL is organized to: EDUCATE the public as to the use of the Children’s Pool in accord with Miss Ellen Scripps charitable intent in 1931 in order to protect La Jolla Children’s Pool surroundings as a public park, a bathing pool for children and public recreational usage in accordance with chapter 937 of the attached deed of trust between Miss Ellen Browning Scripps, the State of California and the City of San Diego, county of San Diego.

03-16-2009, 09:54 PM	#7
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	I was mistaken on the dredging, I remembered an article about the original construction that talked about the drains being designed poorly and assumed... I know. Proud to be a children hugger? Holy crap that is funny. If you take everything I say seriously you are missing the sarcasm.

03-17-2009, 03:06 PM	#8
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Tman, if you are looking for a great place for snorkeling with your kid where he can see lots of cool stuff, try the bay north of Big Rock in Bird Rock. There is a fairly easy rock access near the point on the north side. That was my "secret" place as a kid. In the day you could get a limit of abs in 10 minutes. These days the abalone are gone but there are still plenty of fish, crabs and other intersting things. Go at low tide when it is shallow. The water there gets dirty with any kind of surf however. Bob