tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post7809009988738577952..comments2022-05-24T16:55:30.397-07:00Comments on Save the Fire Rings: Petition - Post your Name, City, CommentsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-78670068949166266802010-05-03T08:09:02.179-07:002010-05-03T08:09:02.179-07:00It's been our family tradition to have a bonfi...It's been our family tradition to have a bonfire at the bay the first weekend of summer break. All the kids and their friends celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer fun. It's a shame that the city is even considering the removal of the pits. I'm a native San Diegan and they have been a part of the culture here for many years.Kathy Nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-53839573396294957312010-04-01T13:30:10.910-07:002010-04-01T13:30:10.910-07:00I moved to San Diego the summer before last. Just ...I moved to San Diego the summer before last. Just in time to not be able to drink on the beach. The actual act of drinking on the beach wasn't as important as the overall atmosphere of San Diego and what I was looking forward to when moving. I feel like that will take an even bigger hit if the fire pits are removed. San Diego is supposed to be about the beaches. It's what brings tourists here and what brings new residents here. Residents that then can pay taxes and work for companies that are crucial to the economy. It seems just sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-42380696687718372142010-01-02T18:13:51.767-08:002010-01-02T18:13:51.767-08:00The fire pits at La Jolla shores have been part of...The fire pits at La Jolla shores have been part of my life since I was a kid. I would hate to see them go for the simple fact that I have seen friendships, relationships and even marriages form because of bonfires that use those fire pits. I would hate for my son (2 years old) to miss out on one of the biggest San Diego traditions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296588690565857601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-17736252560948376142010-01-02T18:11:56.287-08:002010-01-02T18:11:56.287-08:00I would sponsor a fire pit- that would be so sad i...I would sponsor a fire pit- that would be so sad if they removed them-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-66999344416353018092010-01-02T09:47:50.987-08:002010-01-02T09:47:50.987-08:00i think it would be a bad desicion to take away th...i think it would be a bad desicion to take away the fire pits because they were a great addition to the san diegan beaches and because my family would be shocked because we usually just go to the beach a nd roast marshmellows and we do it.<br />and i dont get why they would even take them out because is it THAT hard to just clean some coal up? really. uggh. anyways, screw ANYONE who wants to take the pits away and sombody should vote to keep our beautiful san diegan beach culture!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-48145489969754607562010-01-02T00:51:29.024-08:002010-01-02T00:51:29.024-08:00Its not only the fire but the booze and the endles...Its not only the fire but the booze and the endless list of rules thats never going to end, there is an assault on our freedom that we are continually fighting in America. I know if they take the fire pits away I'm still going to have fires, I'll just clean up the ashes myself. The city's goons (a.k.a. police) will probably try to ticket me, but its worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-32823935486160931372010-01-01T23:15:34.327-08:002010-01-01T23:15:34.327-08:00Ashley Ewing, San Diego, Fire pits have always bee...Ashley Ewing, San Diego, Fire pits have always been a good way for families, children, and organizations such as churches to get together.Ashley Ewingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-39769105348519592832010-01-01T22:55:17.265-08:002010-01-01T22:55:17.265-08:00I have lived in San Diego my whole life and since ...I have lived in San Diego my whole life and since I was a child I have been going out to spend time around these fire pits with all my firends and family and it would be a shame to not be able to do this anymore. This is something that,as citizen of San Diego,would love to someday do with my chilren.Also I highly doubt that the reason for their removal is only about the money.It would be so awful to walk around our local beaches at night and not see glowing fires,so I say we do our best to try and stop this from happening.Stephanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-23629602593216651742010-01-01T18:34:06.070-08:002010-01-01T18:34:06.070-08:00I AM A LIFELONG SAN DIEGAN - PLANNING A BEACH PART...I AM A LIFELONG SAN DIEGAN - PLANNING A BEACH PARTY WITH RESPONSIBLE PEOPLE HAS BEEN A HIGHLIGHT OF LIVING FOR ME AND MY FAMILY FOR 4 GENERATIONS! ONCE AGAIN - POLITICIANS CANNOT BALANCE A CHECK BOOK AND TAKE IT OUT ON US!!! FOR EXAMPLE" "WE ARE SHORT OF MONEY THIS YEAR - I KNOW - LET'S TAKE AWAY THE FIRE PITS FROM THE PEOPLE".! <br /><br />FIRE PITS ARE OUR "TRADITION!!!" IN SAN DIEGO.<br /><br />WHY ARE YOU POLITICIANS ALWAYS TRYING TO TAKE AWAY OUR "TRADITIONS? GEEZ!pendryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141068176637069452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-43060583008164592792010-01-01T18:13:01.746-08:002010-01-01T18:13:01.746-08:00SAVE THE FIREPITS !!!!SAVE THE FIREPITS !!!!MMHHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827560981029131435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-24918410982898962122009-12-30T10:27:36.852-08:002009-12-30T10:27:36.852-08:00A fire on the beach warms the soul. And what could...A fire on the beach warms the soul. And what could be more American than roasting marshmallows and making S'mores at the Fire Pits of San Diego. We roast at the camp fires at Yosemite and Yellowstone. We roast at the Ligonier Indiana Marshmallow Festival. We roast in our own back yards. But we won't be able to roast on beaches of San Diego? Thoreau said it best, "Let every man make known what kind of government would command his respect, and that will be one step toward obtaining it." I will write to the Mayor, City Council and newspapers of San Diego to make it known that at least one American wants to save a small piece of our heritage.<br />Jerry Grinstead<br />Citrus Heights, CA<br />President, National Marshmallow Roasters InstituteJerry Grinsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593564244495892602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-13052704149874576492009-12-28T16:20:27.718-08:002009-12-28T16:20:27.718-08:00I lived in Point Loma and worked at SDSU last summ...I lived in Point Loma and worked at SDSU last summer. The fire pits of OB were the place where I first met true locals and was able to experience a taste of the real side of the city. I believe the pits are an important attribute to the recreation department of the city, and icons for the residents. The cost quoted for maintenance of the pits, $121,000, is hardly a drop in the bucket for a city budget, as most people know. The budget, however, is the visible reason for why officials wish to shut them down. I would suggest that residents look into the regulations procedures that must be followed in order to maintain these pits and see if there is a way to retrofit them to be operable at an even lower cost. Perhaps just having shovels handy for patrons to remove leftover char would do?<br /><br />Save the pits!<br /><br />Dale Novotny<br />All over the worldAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08023262622660005037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-23872302950078333292009-12-16T09:23:22.474-08:002009-12-16T09:23:22.474-08:00Go to the Official San Diego Government website to...Go to the Official San Diego Government website to donate online or to print donation form(s) for mailing:<br /><br />http://www.sandiego.gov/philanthropycenter/opportunities/firepit.shtmlscott lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-31635453781229843372009-12-07T23:11:55.872-08:002009-12-07T23:11:55.872-08:00The people that control the finances in San Diego ...The people that control the finances in San Diego are politicians, not businessmen. If they were businessmen, they would look at the WHOLE picture. As a financial person, I would be willing to bet that the revenues generated by people who use the firepits exceeds the $120,000 it costs to maintain them. The people who use them need to drive to the beach, they buy food and beverages, they go out in OB after to eat and drink. They generate tax dollars for our city. They also get parking tickets, another source of revenue. These over zealous watchdogs of San Diego's finances need to pay attention to the city employees that are robbing the city blind. Does CCDC ring a bell? How can the most beautiful costal city in California, with our tourist trade and attractions, be in financial trouble? My dad told me to watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves. Accountability city workers, accountability. Mr Mayor, do the job we elected you to do. Take care of our city. If you don't we will elect a new one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-74382063846787592692009-12-05T01:47:41.974-08:002009-12-05T01:47:41.974-08:001. We heard that the high cost was for a city empl...1. We heard that the high cost was for a city employee. A way to save the firepits and allow volunteers to clean the pits would be for the City of San Diego to apply for National Marine Sanctuary status. Then the volunteers would be trained by NOAA on proper protocol. <br /><br />http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/letters/article_cb1a5415-4472-520d-935f-a72a199dec51.html<br /><br />2. For the Point Loma Association, they hire the Urban Corps to work on landscaping and brush clearance for a very low amount of money. The Urban Corps of San Diego County already has the liability insurance to work on public sites for the City of San Diego.<br /><br />http://www.urbancorpssd.org/Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09857058067129721263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-21697401443659877002009-09-27T09:27:23.115-07:002009-09-27T09:27:23.115-07:00I use the fire rings every weekend in Ocean Beach....I use the fire rings every weekend in Ocean Beach. They are a great way to spend an inexpensive weekend in San Diego and I believe are important to many. I find it hard to believe that by eliminating the fire pits and two jobs that the City of San Diego is going to save money. I know the fire rings are good for the local business and must bring revenue from taxes. I believe it to be shameful that the City of San Diego has passed the buck off to us when our taxes we pay are supposed to pay for these services. Effectively they have raised my taxes with the word donation. The City Council's inability to manage funds and contracts has led to this and in most companies I have been associated with their performance would grounds for dismissal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-28612604871713102792009-08-27T14:51:01.483-07:002009-08-27T14:51:01.483-07:00When is the next city council meeting to discuss t...When is the next city council meeting to discuss this?James Anthony Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575502653574634253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-66750936747463612442009-07-12T12:26:11.885-07:002009-07-12T12:26:11.885-07:00Twice a year, my friends and buy lobsters from the...Twice a year, my friends and buy lobsters from the local beach grocery stores and cook them in big pots in the fire pits. <br />Without these fire pits, I am afraid our tradition will be lost. <br /><br />There has got to be more solutions and compromises than an "all the pits or none" approach. This kind of digging in the heels when it comes to the budget is what is causing the mess in Sacramento. We elect and pay our city council and Mayor to represent our interests. It is time that they think about the community's interests rather than their own.<br />I am sure that they can tighten the budget in their own offices a little more before they take away a part of San Diego pride.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-83994565149369717362008-12-16T13:35:00.000-08:002008-12-16T13:35:00.000-08:00My boyfriend and I can't afford much right now...w...My boyfriend and I can't afford much right now...we don't get to go to fancy restaurants or out to movies. What we really enjoy is a nice romantic fire at the bay. Losing the fire pits would be such a huge loss!!! There is something so magical about standing in front of a big bonfire!! Especially when your with the one you love. <BR/><BR/> I was born in San Diego and have always enjoyed having bonfires. It is a fun experience for all ages and really brings people together. Best of all it is free!! <BR/><BR/>It is bad enough that they had to ban drinking and smoking because of certain people not being able to handle themselves. Too lose the fire pits as well would really be a shame. PLEASE DON"T TAKE AWAY THE FIRE PITS!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-76713651590778648292008-12-15T14:13:00.001-08:002008-12-15T14:13:00.001-08:00San Diego isn't San Diego without the fire pits. T...San Diego isn't San Diego without the fire pits. The fire pits are a big part of everyones life, there has been so many memories. I think that not onlh will faithful San Diegans not be able to have a bon fire, but the businesses around the beaches will be hurt, like for example, "OH my i forgot the lighter fluid, i have to go get some, im going to the liquor store right on the corner." (true story) Things like that will be happening, EVERYONE will be loosing money.<BR/><BR/>Why don't the people who have to do community service go and clean out the pits for their time. <BR/><BR/>It shouldn't even be a question or a problem... this should be the least of peoples worries.<BR/><BR/>It's also going to cause more danger because people will start fires anywhere and then leave all the shrapinal on the beach and someone will walk a long and step on a nail, or better yet go into the ocean and KILL everything in it. The ocean already has enough peoblems trying to keep itself clean.<BR/><BR/>What is this WORLD comming to?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-26220107612974192012008-12-15T14:13:00.000-08:002008-12-15T14:13:00.000-08:00San Diego isn't San Diego without the fire pits. T...San Diego isn't San Diego without the fire pits. The fire pits are a big part of everyones life, there has been so many memories. I think that not onlh will faithful San Diegans not be able to have a bon fire, but the businesses around the beaches will be hurt, like for example, "OH my i forgot the lighter fluid, i have to go get some, im going to the liquor store right on the corner." (true story) Things like that will be happening, EVERYONE will be loosing money.<BR/><BR/>Why don't the people who have to do community service go and clean out the pits for their time. <BR/><BR/>It shouldn't even be a question or a problem... this should be the least of peoples worries.<BR/><BR/>It's also going to cause more danger because people will start fires anywhere and then leave all the shrapinal on the beach and someone will walk a long and step on a nail, or better yet go into the ocean and KILL everything in it. The ocean already has enough peoblems trying to keep itself clean.<BR/><BR/>What is this WORLD comming to? <BR/><BR/>PEOPLE ARE TIRED OF PAYING THE PRICE OF THE DUMB GOVERNMENT AND THEIR ECONOMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-81025516585263408532008-12-14T02:12:00.000-08:002008-12-14T02:12:00.000-08:00I am a student at UCSD and having beach bonfires h...I am a student at UCSD and having beach bonfires has been an integral part of my experience at university. The atmosphere is relaxed, without worrying about papers, tests, etc. Its great to just sit, roast some marshmallows and enjoy the company of some good friends on a beautiful beach. A lot of clubs on campus host beach bonfires for the opportunity to socialize and meet new people. I've always seen these clubs, as well as at private bonfires with my own friends, keep the area cleaned up and as non-disruptive as possible. Removing the pits is a tremendous loss to the city as the experience of a bonfire on the beach isn't available everywhere. We have a unique experience available to the people in San Diego. It should be kept that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-34959757946727933862008-12-13T16:45:00.000-08:002008-12-13T16:45:00.000-08:00san diego is not san diego without our fire pits. ...san diego is not san diego without our fire pits. i lived in the bay area (redwood city) for 6 month a few years back and one thing i missed most about san diego was coming out to the fire pits with friends and family and just hanging out. first people ban beer on the beach and now the fire pits. it's like they don't want us to have any fun on the beach any more. what's next?? no food because of trash. how about a ban on people on the beach?? the more we take out of the beach the less tourist want to come. i know my friends from the bay area will be very upset if they come down here and didn't see the fire pits. that's one of the things they really look forward to when they come down here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-17729833174216299002008-12-13T14:20:00.000-08:002008-12-13T14:20:00.000-08:00Keep the fire pits !We have great time at the beac...Keep the fire pits !<BR/>We have great time at the beach with them especially in the winterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4265882173372394121.post-51276935130993019872008-12-12T19:04:00.000-08:002008-12-12T19:04:00.000-08:00Is there nothing we can do to save the fire pits? ...Is there nothing we can do to save the fire pits? So many of my best memories from college and beyond are from around those warm, glowing meeting places!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05316656023340368377noreply@blogger.com