Sun is shining, docent training is coming

JAMES PRIBRAM

The last two days of sunshine were amazing, and luckily I spent them

on the beach. Even luckier that it’s cloudy today (Wednesday) because

my column has yet to be written and it’s late, for good reason of

course.

First off I would like to say “Thank you” to all of the nice

letters that I have been receiving, and I know that I’m lagging on

responding to some of them. However, I do love your input and ideas

that you have been sending -- please keep them coming.

I especially enjoyed the “Modular” letter regarding the expensive

cost of living here. I wish you well on your journey and hope someday

soon you can return.

Another good letter came from the owners of the one and only

“Coffee Pub” Downtown, offering their support in having the first

annual “Laguna Night” bash.

Speaking of good times, if you haven’t experienced the “Art Walk”

yet, I highly suggest doing so. It’s a great time to enjoy a night

out on the town while supporting the galleries and stores.

In other art news, have you seen the new bench in front of Hotel

Laguna? It’s a silver fish with frogs attached to it. I like it, do

you?

More news: Tidewater Docent training is Friday, March 19; Ocean

Laguna’s docent program was conceived and organized by Surfrider

members Walker Reed and Fred Sattler. There will be a training

session for new docents at the Ocean Institute. If you want to help

protect and educate visitors, contact Fred at (949) 497-9367 or

fjmasatt@aol.com.

Birthdays this week: Chris Claiborne turns 42, or was that 32?

Happy birthday, and we’ll see you at the Royal Hawaiian.

Till next week, enjoy the sun and keep the letters coming.

Peace.

* JAMES PRIBRAM is a Laguna Beach resident, professional surfer

and co-founder of “They Will Surf Again,” a nonprofit foundation

assisting people with spinal cord injuries. He was also a member of

the Water Quality Advisory Committee. He can be reached at jamo@aloha

schoolofsurfing.com. His website is alohaschoolofsurfing.com.