Clinton Stark
Happy 1st Anniversary SSC and Thanks to All Our Readers!
Our nephew Gerrit celebrates his birthday with diet-destroying ice cream cake from Cold Stone Creamery.
We were so busy over the summer that we just realized it's been over a year since we started this blog. In fact our first post was in May 2007. So we figure it's time...
Loreto Bay’s New Pricing, Plans and Sales Model
There are a lot of changes happening within the Loreto Bay Company as RePlay Resorts begins to execute on new organizational and operations models. In addition, the management team is reacting to the challenging real estate market. Now that Michael Coyle and his team have been at the helm...
Massive 800-megawatt Solar Project Announced by SunPower
Interesting interview about the historic PV solar deal announced for California today. It will be a 800-megawatt system with capacity to power 239,000 homes each year.
This is a first step towards producing enery that rivals full-scale coal and nuclear plants.
I like the way the panels will tilt to follow...
Michael Phelps Chasing Destiny and Thoughts About The Olympic Summer Games in Beijing
We're enjoying the Olympics a lot. The opening ceremony was an incredible spectacle, despite emerging stories now about a Chinese Milli Vanilli (the lip-syncing little girl) and digitally enhanced fireworks.
I can't believe Latvia beat the US in the opening beach volleyball match. Does Latvia even have a beach? It...
2007 Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling Review – A White Wine Bargain
Although I almost exclusively enjoy big, bold red cabs as my wine of choice (what goes better with a grilled steak?), the hot summer months often means a cold, crisp white is a better choice.
Even though Napa produces some of the best in the world, I'm not a Chardonnay...
In Loreto Bay: Video of the Estuaries and Kayak Launch Point
Everyone we've talked to or emailed with about Loreto Bay continues to wax poetic about the winding estuaries and canals, one of their favorite features. And rightfully so. As far as I know, it will be a unique element of the development. It will bring tremendous interest to the...
The Little Search Engine That Could… But Couldn’t Become Google
A recent CNET article on search engines triggered a trip down memory lane. In the late 90's it was the wild west when it came to search engines. They were everywhere, with new ones popping up left and right. None of them dominated like Google today. And that's what...
Discover Loreto Bay Web Site Launched: New Marketing Push Begins
It's been a busy week for Loreto Bay. First we received updates on our Nueva Chica progress in Agua Viva (AV025). Then we received an email from Michael Coyle which contained an informative update on Loreto Bay. Now just as the weekend begins we've received the first official "Property...
Loreto Bay Update From Michael Coyle and New Paseo Conceptual Plan
Artist's rendering of the proposed Bell Tower, a new icon representing the heritage and culture of Loreto, Mexico.
Tonight while enjoying the awe-shucks demeanor of James Stewart fighting his fear of heights and apparently chasing multiple women in Hitchcock's classic Vertigo (in HD no less), we received a Loreto Bay...