sad...another tradition soon to be gone....

ol Bombero-JC wrote:

rk911 wrote:

JC2 wrote:
Just another of many reasons why we donot/willnot go to that state.:S

X3

X-1,2,3 - - thank you!
More campsites available for CA folks!.:C
Although the areas involved have nothing to do with campgrounds!.:S

The original "problem" had nothing to do with climate, etc.
There haven't been "bonfires" on any of the beaches in question
in years.
Only fires in designated fire rings.

Anyway, it had everything to do with mega bucks folks who live in Newport Beach - along an area which is very close (steps) to/from the beach - and conversely, steps from their front doors.
The onshore is/was blowing all the smoke from the designated fire rings back into their houses.

Just up the coast in Huntington Beach, it was no problem.
The fire rings are a loooooong distance from any homes, condos, etc.

HB joined the fight to *KEEP* the fire rings.
All parties reached a compromise.

However - there is/was no doubt - if you're downwind of a fire on the
beach - you're going to eat some smoke.
Pretty easy to get out of the "plume" if you're on foot - not so
easy if you live in the plume of several of the rings.

Even *if* AQMD wants to prohibit "bonfires" on the So. CA beaches,
they will face a long and protracted battle (and no doubt lawsuits).

Much ado about nothing..:R

BTW - (X-1,2,3) PLEASE tell your neighbors, and kin - what a terrible
place CA is!..:(

Ask why they left -:h- - and encourage 'em to move back to *your* hometown, USA..:C.:C.

Your efforts are appreciated!

~

I've been to CA, Drove all over it. and yes. God made it beautiful. But y'all made it crazy. It's like cerial. Full of fruits, and nuts.