Posted by: frankie
on Feb 10, 2012
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"A person who works with his hands is a laborer. A person who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman. A person who works with his hands, his brain and his heart is an artist - Louis Nizer
A visit to the Joe Martin Foundation Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum gives great perspective to a wannabe inventor/craftsperson like me. Ever since I was a kid I was interested in how things work. Not just the on and off switch but what was inside and why couldn't I see it work? I guess that explains why,at age 6, I put my finger in the lamp socket to see how the electricity made the light bulb work.
Joe Martin is the president and owner of Sherline Products Inc. an American manufacturer of precision machine tools. He is also a model builder and toolmaker. As such he has had much experience with precision tools at both ends of the size range. The quote above, recalled from the shop wall of Joe Martin's uncle, sums up his belief that craftsmanship goes beyond mere technical quality. While good machinery can produce parts of great consistency and accuracy when properly operated, without the craftsman's touch the results will be acceptable but not noteworthy. Pieces that truly grab our attention and admiration go beyond the minimum of what is required to add what we can only call the "craftsman's touch." Anything from furniture to a stained glass window to a clock to a model steam engine that is made by a master of his craft is worthy of a special kind of admiration. This museum features works that represent the spirit and skill of individuals; not committees or manufacturing companies. These projects were built by people with skilled hands and brains, but, most importantly, they were built for the love of doing it. Coming from the hands, the brain and the heart, they should be judged not just as a collection of parts, but rather as art. Other forms of art, such as dance, painting, music and so on are sufficiently represented elsewhere, so this group of individuals are concentrating on small things made by hand by an artisan using the tools of his trade.
Posted by: frankie
on Feb 02, 2012
Toured one of Carlsbad's favorite hotels this morning, the Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort & Hotel (http://www.carlsbadinn.com). Beautiful sunny day(63 degrees and clear!) and the view from the second floor rooms were fabulous! Also, the Library Room with a georgeous ocean view and cozy rock fireplace, is a perfect spot for a morning cup of your favorite brew.
Recently renovated, the hotel has a fresh vibrant feel decorated with island chic surroundings. Just a few steps from the Pacific Ocean the Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort & Hotel is a peaceful destination resort located in the heart of Carlsbad Village. The resort offers beautiful vacation rentals, condominiums, and boutique hotel accommodations for relaxing family vacations, romantic getaways, corporate trips and group retreats.
Will post photos later
Posted by: frankie
on Jan 19, 2012
Not only is the Force returning to LEGOLANDÒ California Resort this year, but a swashbuckling pirate adventure ride, Pirate Reef, awaits guests coming to the family theme park in Carlsbad. Announcing: Pirate Reef, a new LEGO® Star Wars™ Gallery, expansion of LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland and Claws at SEA LIFE™ Carlsbad Aquarium.
ON March 29, Star Wars and LEGO fans alike will be delighted to find even more detail in each episode. For example, in the Naboo area, guests will discover an “underwater” scene featuring an opee sea killer as it pursues Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn and Jar Jar Binks as they try to reach the city of Theed. Other new LEGO models include a Jawa sandcrawler in the Tatooine scene; Rebels caught in a net trap set by Ewoks on Endor; and a new crystal tower standing more than 6-feet-tall on Christophsis.
Posted by: samr
on May 27, 2011
LEGOLAND’s Water Park opens its newest play area geared toward children ages 1 to 3 on May 27.
Giant Duplo animals are now in place at LEGOLAND California for the Water Park’s newest area, Splash Zoo.
Posted by: frankie
on May 27, 2011
April showers bring May Flowers and then all of the sudden it’s summer! Warmer weather, schools on summer break, all reasons to consider a vacation destination.
Posted by: frankie
on May 06, 2011
Spring is here, the birds are flying, and all is good for birding season
Posted by: samr
on Apr 12, 2011
Improvements are happening in abundance at prime Carlsbad hotel properties Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel and Hilton Grand Vacations Club at MarBrisa. These premier hillside resorts, best known for their proximity to LEGOLAND® California Resort, are poised for their most impressive summer yet.
Grand Pacific Palisades – New rooms are restful and chic
Posted by: samr
on Apr 11, 2011
Have you been to Legoland lately or visited Leo Carrillo Ranch? There are some exciting things going on at these two Carlsbad attractions.
Legoland just opened the Star Wars miniland which features a scene from all six movies built entirely of Legos. It is very cool. I don't know about you but I saw the very first Star Wars movie in the theater and when I saw what Legoland had created I felt like a kid again. Sea Life Aquarium will be unveiling a new exhibit as well. It's called Octopus Garden. This exhibit will be interactive and will introduce families to the fun world of cephalopods. That's all things with tentacles for the rest of us. This exhibit is set to open on April 15, 2011.
Last week I went to Leo Carrillo Ranch for the first time. I've lived in Carlsbad since 2000. I was floored that we have this very tranquil and peaceful oasis here in bustling Carlsbad. The ranch is set on 27 acres. In his heyday Leo Carrillo owned approximately 25oo acres and ran the property as a working cattle ranch.
Today it's a lot quieter except for the peacocks roaming the grounds. I spoke with Kevin who runs the place and he told me they are working on restoring the barn that will eventually be a movie theater and the new site for the welcome center. Stay tuned to our Facebook page as we'll announce when the grand opening will be.
Posted by: samr
on Nov 23, 2010
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Can you believe that it's the holiday season? The time has arrived to start thinking about shopping, eating, and spending time with friends and family. So what better place to do that then Carlsbad.
There are all sorts of family events happening to help you get in the holiday spirit starting with tree lighting ceremonies. The first is at The Forum on the 26th, followed by Legoland's lighting of its 30 foot tree built entirely out of lego bricks. Then we have the official Carlsbad tree lighting in the Village on the 5th of December; stores will be open so you can get a jump on your shopping and restaurants will be serving when you need a break and want to unwind a little.
Then before you know it St. Nick will be popping down the chimney to deliver gifts to everyone and with any luck it'll be 70 degrees here in Carlsbad so you can try out the new surf board, bike, skates, or just play with the kids on Christmas day.
So from all of us at Visit Carlsbad, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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on Jun 17, 2010
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By Gary Warner of The Orange County Register
Originally published on www.ocregister.com
