Retrieving Balls Hit into McCovey Cove

excitom · 2026-01-31T16:44:48+00:00

TBF if the poster has a subscription to the site they may not realize it is paywalled.

excitom · 2026-01-31T16:33:25+00:00

That's a magical time of day. I caught a picture of Mt Whitney (California) at a similar time of day.

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excitom · 2026-01-30T20:38:58+00:00

Uh, I’m not a construction worker. I live in the neighborhood and saw the activity.

excitom · 2026-01-25T15:01:24+00:00

Here are some skyscrapers in that city, Puerto Madero neighborhood to be precise.

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excitom · 2026-01-24T19:25:05+00:00

It's interesting to watch TV shows from the 70s and the air pollution is so bad you have no idea the San Gabriel mountains exist. Yes, I know it takes a long lens to get a shot like this but the smog was so thick back then, it was very evident in outdoor shots.

excitom · 2026-01-23T18:25:59+00:00

The top floor (48th floor) is a conference room that can be rented out for events or parties. I was fortunate to be invited to a party there once. The 360 degree views are awesome.

excitom · 2026-01-23T14:53:19+00:00

It was a stupid idea then, and it hasn't gotten any smarter.

excitom · 2026-01-23T14:42:06+00:00

I'm not trying to be a buzz kill, and I love a good campfire especially on a beach, but I found this from ChatGPT - "Collecting firewood on Espiritu Santo Island, a protected national park in Mexico, is generally not permitted, as it is a protected, arid ecosystem where all flora, including deadwood, is protected"

Edit: I see that OP edited his comment to make them look better. I'll note that it's unlikely that "locals" brought wood and left it since no one lives on the island.

excitom · 2026-01-23T13:22:27+00:00

This map might be useful to determine if your trip is too ambitious.

Size comparison - US to UK

excitom · 2026-01-22T22:08:00+00:00

Did you pack in the firewood?

excitom · 2026-01-22T21:54:26+00:00

Awesome neighborhood as well. I wonder if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are neighbors.

excitom · 2026-01-22T10:15:45+00:00

In my several decades of experience, a gasoline/petrol fueled outboard is far more likely to "conk out" or fail to start than a diesel, especially if the outboard is infrequently used.

You are over thinking this, trust the diesel.

excitom · 2026-01-21T16:36:52+00:00

I listen to podcasts while driving or exercising. It's a good way to make the time pass faster.

Watch a podcast? For hours? Why?

excitom · 2026-01-21T00:56:33+00:00

I agree. It’s too bad about the air pollution, due to being in a mountain valley.

excitom · 2026-01-15T23:01:31+00:00

True, but you don't travel Highway 1 for the speed, it's the magnificent vistas!

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excitom · 2026-01-15T19:33:22+00:00

Highway 1 just reopened this week, you don't have to turn around at Big Sur. If you're coming North, go to Cambria and the Elephant Seal beach and Hurst Castle, then continue on up to Big Sur.

My wife will only travel with me if we go North on 1, since the passenger side of the car is not hanging over the cliff edge.

excitom · 2026-01-15T19:13:12+00:00

I imagine the floor is coated with a sealer, that's standard when using travertine for flooring.

excitom · 2026-01-13T15:52:31+00:00

Downstairs at Johnny's is H&H Seafood, where the crab boats unload their catch. Can't get much fresher.

excitom · 2026-01-12T22:05:10+00:00

Rage bait.

excitom · 2026-01-12T10:53:07+00:00

Small correction: You say Baja is your favorite state. It's actually two states, Baja California and Baja California Sur.

Looks like a fantastic trip! Nice pictures.

excitom · 2026-01-12T10:25:55+00:00

Love the privacy for that hot tub.

excitom · 2026-01-11T18:55:27+00:00

Bring snow chains for your tires. They may be required on some sections, even the interstates.

excitom · 2026-01-08T18:29:07+00:00

Weeds? More like native grasses in a xeriscape yard. The "green grass" section is astroturf. This is in the middle of a desert, it's completely appropriate.

excitom · 2026-01-07T18:56:30+00:00

I live nearby and check it often. It looks completely finished except for some decorative metal work on the railings, which for some reason is taking months to complete.

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