Okay, I’ve been pretty amused by all the smart mouthed comments posted by the readership. I am glad that you are posting. If I’ve held your comment back it is because it needs to be cleaned up. I’ll post it with an edit or two shortly.

If you check the Flyer regularly, the comments are below under the Ground Zero and New Biz posts.

Anyway, the request for what businesses you would like to see is a serious request. A franchise does not seem to be a viable option due to lack of residency and traffic potential…and anyway why would you want to compete with Eric’s recently opened “Down N Out” burgers in Big Bear City?

From my perspective I’d like to see the town refurbished so that some of the empty buildings are spruced up. We still have some clean up projects underway.

The idea for a Creekside Coffee House was a good one. We don’t actually have a coffee house around town that serves a proper drink in REAL mugs or that offers the ecclectic goodies…I really miss Berkeley sometimes!

I think the valley needs a real bakery. Although many of us would love a artisan’s bakery just having somebody who does great breads and desserts or custom cakes would be a hot commodity.

A few years ago a pal and I listed the businesses we wanted to see. These included a whole foods market, a vitamin shop, art center that offerred classes and a couple of others. Low and behold…guess what the valley has now.

Anyway, Fawnskin has the perfect area to offer artisan fairs, music venues and other such activities. It would be great to create a draw by organizing regular venues such as those.

Speaking of that, don’t forget that the community picnic is tonight at 4pm. I’ll see you at Captain John’s for the frivolity.

Here in Fawnskin entertainment comes from local life…

Reggae Remnant
Remember that I mentioned the Reggae party? It was indeed held at Captain John’s. Patrick, if you are reading this, your eyeglasses are down at the Marina in the office. Drop by or give them a jingle since they don’t know how to get in touch with you.

Marina Madness
Okay, the story about the brawl…apparently an older visitor to Fawn Harbor was playing with his dog, tossing a pinecone for him to fetch. The canine decided to take it to our local resident of Irish heritage, dropped it, and began barking at him. Our FR (Fawnskin resident) began attempting to kick the dog and that is when the altercation began. The dog owner protested and a fight ensued. The Sheriff’s Department was called but only after the incident. Witnesses were asked why they didn’t intervene since the local pummeled the elderly man.

Fawnskin Fashion
This one is going to make you crack up. During a recent traffic stop a local CHP was surprised to find that the gender of the driver was actually a male. Apparently the attire worn by the driver included prosthetic breasts and female garb—including a very short skirt. The guy’s wig was on the passenger seat. Since it is a bit too early for Halloween, if anyone does decide to cross dress, make sure you change before returning to the Big Bear Valley. If not, either keep your attire completely intact until you arrive home—or better yet, make sure you are not breaking any traffic laws or that you vehicle does not have any violations such as a broken tail light.

Three is the Magic Number
I mentioned that Big Bear Magazine spawned two other publications. This is incorrect; Barbara (the publisher of Big Bear Magazine) says it is actually three. The third is Coronado Magazine. Good things are up at the magazine. Comment below if there are any particular things you would like to see in the regional publication.

I got an earful about changes that have occurred in Big Bear Magazine when people heard I planned on attending the Big Bear Chamber Mixer tonight. Changes are underway all the way around and maybe the local mag can attract some additional talent.

Although I don’t want to share all the dirt, you might find it interesting to know that the former editor has launched another magazine. This is the second former affiliate of Big Bear Magazine to start their own project.

The concept of Coffee House Digest is a good one and it will be interesting to see how it evolves. Based out of Sugarloaf, the second issue is now out but distribution is scant as I have not seen the first one anywhere and only discovered the second issue today.

In case you were not aware the other publication I referred to is Jet Settin The West.

Check both out online. Eastside Book Cafe has the current issue of Coffee House Digest and the UPS Store has copies of the latest Jet Settin The West.

Update: 8/23/06
Three is the Magic Number
I mentioned that Big Bear Magazine spawned two other publications. This is incorrect; Barbara (the publisher of Big Bear Magazine) says it is actually three. The third is Coronado Magazine. Good things are up at the magazine. Comment below if there are any particular things you would like to see in the regional publication.