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Jamul Haven is now a member of the bedandbreakfast.com "Diamond Collection," which basically means that we have received the highest rating that they offer.
Our next play reading will be Saturday, May 1st, at 4:30 PM. It's free, and everyone is invited.
There are lots of holidays coming up over the next couple of months, and we're entering our busy season. So it's not too early to make your reservations if you want to be sure of a place to celebrate. Consider staying with us for Mother's day, Memorial day, Father's day, or for the Fourth of July. Some special events that are planned include:
Stay with us Saturday, June 19th, and enjoy a 10:00 AM Father's Day brunch and late checkout on Sunday;
Stay with us Saturday July 3rd and enjoy a free play reading at 4:30, and fireworks that evening at 9:00 PM.
We've discovered that we are the closest lodging to the start of the Pacific Crest trail. The Pacific Crest trail is a 2,600 mile long path that leads from the US-Mexican border all the way to Canada, covering some of the most spectacular hiking in the world. Mark and Carol visited from England, and this morning we gave them a lift to the start of the trail where they have embarked on the journey. They hope to complete the hike by September.
And speaking of hiking, we found a trail through the mountains from right outside our door, and if you follow the trail you can hike through the wilderness to a frozen yogurt shop.
We survived the earthquake on Easter intact, although the ground certainly shook quite a bit. It was interesting watching the water sloshing around in the swimming pool, splashing over the edges from the earthquake.
Happy anniversary to Theresa and Leo. Brent and Blanca celebrated the start of a honeymoon with us. Martin and Lisa escaped the cold in Canada to spend some time in sunny California, Joshua and Violetta visited from New York, John and Oleta visited from Colorado, and there were some "staycations" by locals Bianca and Robert; and Amy and Stacy. Mary and her family booked the entire house to celebrate her father's 75th birthday. They found that we were conveniently located near Brown Field, where they went to go skydiving before coming here.
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The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) spans 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada through three western states . It reveals the beauty of the desert, unfolds the glaciated expanses of the Sierra Nevada, and provides commanding vistas of volcanic peaks and glaciers in the Cascade Range. The trail also passes through historic mining sites and evidence of man’s endless quest for natural resources.
The route was first explored in the late 1930s by teams of young men from the YMCA. Once proven feasible, trail pioneers Clinton Clarke and Warren Rogers lobbied the federal government to secure a border-to-border trail corridor. Largely through the efforts of hikers and equestrians, the PCT was eventually designated one of the first scenic trails in the National Trails System authorized by Congress in 1968, and was dedicated in 1993.
Zigzagging its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) boasts the greatest elevation changes of any of America's National Scenic Trails, allowing it to pass through six out of seven of North America's ecozones including high and low desert, old-growth forest and artic-alpine country. Indeed, the PCT is a trail of diversity and extremes. From scorching desert valleys in Southern California to rain forests in the Pacific Northwest, the PCT offers hikers and equestrians a unique, varied experience.
Over the past decade the PCT has become a favorite target of thru-hikers and thru-riders (the hearty souls who attempt to hike or ride an entire long-distance trail in one "season"). Each year, in fact, an average of 300 hikers attempt to cover the full length of the PCT (thru-riders are more rare but increasing in number). Thousands of other hikers and equestrians enjoy this national treasure each year, some traveling only a few miles in the course of a day hike.
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Marianne's been doing acupuncture for her carpal tunnel syndrome. It seems to help, but it's no miracle cure. William finished his job in Sacramento so he's now spending time working in the yard.
Here's the latest update from Liz over on deployment:
"Everyday in the Navy is like a day on the farm: every meal a banquet, every check a fortune, every formation a parade. God Damn I love the Navy!" - Chief Pender, VP-1 Maintenance Control
Loved ones:
I'm sorry for the slow turn around with emails out here since my move. I am now residing in the slightly more American friendly country of Qatar. Truthfully, I still think they don't like us, but at least they aren't trying to kill us. It's been a dramatic change of amenities from the base in Iraq. I have my own room with a TV, closet, reading chair, desk and sink. I share a small kitchenette and bathroom with a suite mate. And it's an Air Force base, so of course everything is brand new and aesthetically pleasing. There is an indoor lap pool at the gym, an outdoor lap pool a short walk away, a movie theater/auditorium, AND...AND... you are allowed 3 alcoholic beverages a day!! These 3 drinks quite literally knocked me off my feet after 3 months of not drinking a drop. It was my ideal welcome to Qatar.
However, just when you were starting to think, "she's not really deployed anymore, let's forget her". Let me tell you the downside of living on an AF base. The RIDICULOUS rules that govern every waking second of your life. First off, you are either in a PT uniform (Navy blue shorts and atrocious yellow Navy shirt) or your flight suit every time you step out your door. In addition to that, you must, absolutely MUST have your shirt tucked in or we are losing the war on terror according to the AF. At night, you need to accessorize your hideousness with a glow belt (reflective belt). I mean, I know, against most of your recommendations, I joined the military and we need to be all uniform and all that jazz, but they have a general order demanding we tuck in our shirts while we're working out. I'm serious. I never thought it could be this bad. I feel a small part of my soul die every time I tuck my shirt in.
The only other complaint I have is our schedule (I gave up complaining for Lent - but now that's over- Thank Goodness!). It's really crazy up here. You are switched from days to nights all the time without warning. I made the fatal mistake of trying to "get on a schedule" when I first got here. I stayed up for 24 hours while trying to switch from days to nights. Then I was scheduled for a 24 hour day, and then something else came up and I was up for another 24 hours. I got a couple 2 hour naps in during a 72 hour awake period. Following this, I went into Operations and the Operations Officer said to me:
"Liz, you haven't learned this yet? When you have time to sleep, sleep. When you are hungry, eat. When you gotta shit, shit. You never know when you'll have time to do it again". -LCDR Young
Words of a wise man. Lesson learned. Now, whenever I'm not at work, no matter what time it is, I'm sleeping, eating, or pooping. Ha ha!!
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Selected fun San Diego events that are worth a trip.
Alice- A World Premiere
Art of Elan
Price: tbd
Description: World premiere of a new work for chamber ensemble and contemporary dance, commissioned by Art of Elan and the Colette Harding Contemporary Dance Company with music by the young and exciting composer Joe Hallman.
04/23/2010 - 04/25/2010
46th Annual Lakeside Rodeo
Location: Lakeside
Description: Head to the East County for some Western-Style Fun.
04/24/2010 - 04/25/2010
Mission Federal ArtWalk
ArtWalk
Price: Free
Description: Annual celebration of art and culture in San Diego fills 16 blocks of Little Italy with art, music, food and fun.
04/24/2010 - 04/25/2010
Roots Fest on Adams
Adams Avenue Business Association
Price: Free
Description: Live Performances of Specific Roots & Folk Genres
Circus
Voyeur
Location: Gaslamp Quarter
Description: Follow us down the rabbit hole and find yourself in a magical world, where twisted characters push the boundaries of your imagination with an array of odditiesand spectacle. We've got a grinder, sexy flower ladies, break dancers, an army fit for a queen, and all the rest of the usual suspects.
04/29/2010
"Murder in Fashion" Film Screening
San Diego Historical Society
Location: Downtown
Price: $5 SDHC members, $8 non-members
Description: "Murder in Fashion" Film Screening
05/01/2010, 4:30 PM, Free Play reading at Jamul Haven
04/30/2010 - 05/02/2010
Art Alive 2010
San Diego Museum of Art
Location: Balboa Park
Price: $35-$25
Description: Art inspired works of flowers.
05/07/2010
Fresh Sound Series*
Sushi Performance and Visual Art
Price: All Tickets: $15/General $10/Sushi Members
Description: The Los Angeles composer Michael Pisaro will be joined by percussionist Greg Stuart and Red Fish Blue Fish for an evening of experimental percussion music.
03/01/2010 - 05/09/2010
Flower Fields Ranunculus Tours
The Flower Fields of Carlsbad California
Location: Carlsbad
Price: $9-$18
Description: Flowers abound at this yearly display of color in North County.
05/15/2010 - 05/16/2010
The Floating World Studio Series: On The Way
Malashock Dance
Price: $15-25
Description: Malashock Dance is proud to announce On The Way – The Floating World, a unique and intimate opportunity to leap into the behind-the scenes world of dance as Malashock and company dancers unveil brand new sections of work for The Floating World.
05/22/2010
Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition
Loews Coronado Bay Resort & Spa
Location: Coronado
Price: Free to attend. $50 or $55 to compete.
Description: See Spot surf during the “Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition,” the nation’s original surfing competition for man’s best friend. Named one of the hottest events in the world, this year’s event is expected to draw more than 60 competitors and thousands of spectators from across the U.S.
For information about any of these events, email us!
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Hints from "The Everyday Cook-Book," (c) 1889 and found in the Jamul Haven Angel House.
A Good Cure for Cold: Boil two ounces of flaxseed in one quart of water; strain and add two ounces of rock candy, one half-pint of honey, juice of three lemons; mix, and let all boil well; let cool, and bottle. Dose: One cupful on going to bed, one-half cupful before meals. The hotter you drink it, the better.
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Recipies from "The Everyday Cook-Book," (c) 1889 and found in the Jamul Haven Angel House.
To Make a Bird's Nest: Boil some yellow macaroni gently, until it is quite swelled out and tender, then cut it in pieces, the length of a finger, and lay them on a dish like a straw next. Truss pigeons with the heads on (having scalded and picked them clean), turned under the left wing, leave the feet on, and having stewed them, arrange them as in a nest; pour the gravy over and serve.
The next may be made of boiled rice, or bread cut in pieces, the length and thickness of a finger, and fried a nice brown in hot lard, seasoned with pepper and salt. Or, make it of bread, toasted a yellow brown. any small birds may be stewed or roasted, and served in this way.
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In This Issue
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Jamul Haven offers pampering in a fully restored 1890 luxury Victorian mansion.
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Jamul Haven Specials
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We are running a "Recession Buster" discount of 10% off our room rates for on-line reservations.
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In The News
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For links to articles and reviews, visit http://www.jamulhaven.com/links.html.
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