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Monday, June 29th, 2009
I thought I’d tell you about life in Big Bear. I have lived here for 21 years and I love it.
There’s no road rage, smog or freeways. Just the majestic mountains and clean air. I get waken up by birds not traffic or factories. You can see the sun shining and feel it on your face warming you.
I have never seen the temperature over 90 and that was a rare day. Big Bear gets all four seasons which I love. We don’t have drive by shootings or road rage. Everyone knows each other at the grocery store and gas stations. Our motto is pay it forward up here.
So, when you come up and visit our community please don’t leave your trash by the side of the lake, it endangers our local critters. And if you see someone stuck stop and lend a hand because they would do it for you. The people are nicer up here and care what happens in our community. We strive to keep Big Bear clean and beautiful for ourselves as well as our visitors.
PLEASE don’t bring any fireworks up here, not only is it illegal but being evacuated from your home is no fun because someone carelessly started a fire and didn’t take the time to put it out properly.
Thank you, see you soon for the fourth of July spectacular fireworks show. Every year it just keeps getting better, bigger and brighter fireworks plus there’s lots to do around town throughout the weekend.
So come on up and enjoy but respect the community at the same time….Bre : )
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Sunday, June 28th, 2009
Keri Smith is the author of the book Guerilla Art Kit and I have to tell you what an inspiration she has been to me! This is far from Graffiti and visually assaulting our beautiful views! No this is more like “Random Acts of Kindness” and serendipitious delight.
She suggest you leave books at doctors offices or on a park bench so someone can “find” it! Leave little happy messages in books at the library! Use chalk to write on the sidewalk for someone to see! And don’t forget the ever popular “Seed bomb”…This is my favorite!
All YOU need to do to make a “seed bomb” is use native “to the area flower seeds”, mix it with three parts compost and five parts powdered red/brown clay and some water! Form it in a ball about the size of a penny! Let it dry and then drop them in empty lots or places that need some beauty! As it rains, nature will help you out with your happiness spreading!
Up here in Big Bear we believe in happiness in the mountains! So come on up and share yourself with us!
I have some great suggestions on where to stay, so give me a call!
Susan www.bigbearrentals.net 1 (866) 37- CABIN
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
It’s a very sad day in the world today. We have lost a great humanitarian and a world widely known musician “Michael Jackson”.
He was well known as the fifth member of “Jackson Five” and even at the age of ten Michael was well on his way to being a superstar.
The “King of Pop” was born in Indiana in 1958 and then when Michael was eleven the Jackson’s moved to Los Angeles to pursue there career in music. Dick Clark saw the potential in this family and put them on American Bandstand where thousands watched and were hooked. From there the “Jackson Five” career took off.
Michael later went solo and proved to the world that he had what it took to be the best. Michael’s album “THRILLER” is still the most records ever sold.
He will truly be missed and remembered for his music and kindness and loyalty to his family, friends and fans. In honor of Michael we here at Gold Rush Resort Rentals are offering a mid-week special on one of our homes called Michaels Place.
If you book Michaels Place for 5 consecutive nights Sunday-Friday you will get it for $89 a night. This special does not apply for holidays or week-ends.
If you would like to see pictures of Michael’s Place click this link to enter our website.
For more info give me a call at 1 (800) 363-8303 we will truly and dearly miss Michael and my prayer’s go out to his family and friends and fans.
We love ya Michael, God Bless….Bre
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
The Farmer’s Market is every Tuesday from 8AM to 1PM at the Convention Center located on the corner of Big Bear Blvd. and Division.
Offering a variety of vendors to choose from. Everything is so cheap you’re bound to find something you like. From fresh bread to organically grown vegetables and fruits to kettle corn and hand made tamale’s and tacos. You can get jewelry, shoes, nick nacks, pet fashions, skin care and so much more.
I love the fresh flowers that are available for purchase, I get a bundle every week for my desk , they last for two weeks, prices start at four dollars and up for a bouquet of beautiful flowers.
We are so blessed that these vendors come up our mountain every week so we can have fresh foods and items to choose from, thank you to all our local vendors as well….See you all Tuesday.
Bre
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Sunday, June 14th, 2009
I got an e-mail from my Fire Chief Brother…I am paraphrasing it.
– A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke…totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed and getting to the patient within 3 hours which is tough.
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify.
The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
1. *Ask the individual to SMILE. (Make sure it is even and not on just one side)
2. *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. (Same as above)
3. *Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. . It is sunny out today)
If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call
9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
♥ Save a life, don’t let the “strokee” talk you out of that call!
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
One of six solar observatories in the world, this one is here
because Big Bear experiences more than 300 days a year
of sunshine. Located on North Shore Drive, just west of the
Big Bear Ranger Station. Call for tour information. 909-866-5791 #10
if you have never been inside of a solar observatory this is an opportunity to take advantage of, and what better place than 1 mile closer to the sun. They have tours and demonstrations almost every weekend , so book your cabin today and come enjoy the our Solar Observatory.
Click here for our hot deals!
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Thursday, June 4th, 2009
- 18.69 lb. May 24,09
- 27.82 lb. May 25, 09
Big Bear may be a small town, BUT, the fish being caught from the lake are in no way a small prize!
The summer season is upon us, and with the heavy weigh ins recently, it looks as if the place to be for avid anglers or even the enthusiast is somewhere – anywhere on Big Bear Lake. The fishing has been tremendous to say the least.
Although the catches have been made in a variety of ways and locations on the lake. Some are trolling while others prefer to fish from their own dock or cast a line from the shore side.
Reports vary in regards to areas. Boulder Bay has been the recent treasure trove, but, with summer just beginning we will have lots of time to watch and see if any specific locations prove to be better than others.
It’s a fishermans paradise and an anglers dream – come on up and be a part of the summer that brings record catches, maybe you will be the next big winner!
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Thursday, June 4th, 2009
Whether you are an experienced angler or a person who can appreciate humunogous fish, Big Bear Lake has had more than its share of record breaking fish weigh-ins in the past couple of weeks.
I don’t know if its something in the water, the weather, the warmth or cold temps. in the water but the monster size fish that have been hitting the scales in Big Bear Lake have been mind boggling!
Anyone at the Big Bear Marina weighing station has plenty of fish stories to tell, only, these won’t be lies!
Here’s the picture of the recent catfish caught weighing in at 27.82-pounds.
Caught May 25, 09
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Thursday, June 4th, 2009
18.69 pound trout caught May 24, 2009
BIG BEAR LAKE IS AN ANGLERS PARADISE!
WOW, don’t let anyone out there say there’s no large fish in the Big Bear Lake.
If anyone had that on their minds before the last few weeks the anglers fishing in the lake sure proved them WRONG!
Three out of the four largest trout in Big Bear Lake was caught in only a nine day time span. On May 16, during the Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic, a trout weighing in at 13.83-pounds was caught. Just two days after that a 14.58 pound trout was caught while fishing from a dock. During the Memorial holiday weekend, a new trout record was made by landing an 18.69-pound rainbow trout fishing near the Bear Valley Dam, May 24.
This is an incredible kick off to the summer we are expecting in Big Bear! We think Big Bear Lake is the place for all anglers in 2009. With a kick off like that things can only get better!
Looks to us that it really doesn’t matter whether you are trolling on a boat or casting a line from a dock or the shoreline, anglers would be smart to try their luck by making a trip to the San Bernardino Mountains and Big Bear Lake.
If you want to make a weekend trip out of it give us a call, we have all types of cabins at affordable prices. Some on the lake, near the lake, only walking distance to some Marinas for convenience.
For information on a variety of Marina’s and public launch sites in Big Bear click this link and scroll down Affordable Accommodations you are also able to view all of our delightful cabins if you wish to stay a night or two.
1-800-363-8303
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Monday, June 1st, 2009
Did you Know?
Big Bear Lake is in the San Bernardino Mountains and at an altitude of 6,743 feet. Only a one to two hour drive from Los Angeles, this resort town offers visitors the variations of four delightful seasons throughout the year.
Home to Southern California’s largest ski resort, Big Bear Mountain as well as Snow Summit.
The lake in Big Bear is a fresh water lake with 22 miles of shoreline. The lake stretches seven miles in length and approximately one mile across its widest point. The average depth of the water is 35 feet with a maximum depth of over 72 feet.
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