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JM wrote on Mar 19, 2010 12:14 PM:
" CAMP HAVASU still has my vote for next season......... wooooohoooooo "
JM wrote on Mar 19, 2010 12:13 PM:
" Wow, our season started 2 weeks ago? Thats funny since most of the large schools who's students have frequented our town just let out. Texas is a fine place but not regulars to Havasu during spring break. But there is an exception to every rule, sounds like he fits the bill.... "
desertmouse wrote on Mar 18, 2010 6:02 PM:
" season started two week ago JM. My son came back from texas two weeks ago on his way to Palm Springs for the break to meet his friends "
JM wrote on Mar 18, 2010 3:33 PM:
" Hey denial, the season started 3 days ago. It's kinda hard to sum up an entire spring break season in 3 days don't ya think!!!!!
Duuuhhhhh "
Duuuhhhhh "
Wiseguy77 wrote on Mar 17, 2010 3:02 PM:
" I have to say im kinda floored......it seems everyone is believing that spring break is dead this year....it is true that most of the schools are not out yet....but i work for a cpl night clubs in town and know that it has been extremly busy.....im thinking,,,,why chose sides...why not try to make this spring break a great event and attract these ppl back next year...get them to tell a friend about how much fun they had and how welcome they were to the party captial of the united states.....is it impossible for all of us to work together to help the community we love so much and call home continue to survive??????.....just a thought......W. "
johnjay wrote on Mar 17, 2010 8:49 AM:
" Cuz apparently some people need others to plan ""activities"" for them. HMMMM I like the station idea, one station would have Havasu Tremer shots, the next girls in bikinis, next wet t-shirt contest, next Bud Light Party Station. See that's a good idea, I like it. And maybe if we ask, MTV will come back, very cool. Good idea. "
JM wrote on Mar 17, 2010 12:12 AM:
" Don't wanna hear what johnjay? All i did was throw a few facts around like spring break dates. You got pretty defensive from someone stating a few facts......
Not sure what side you think i'm on...... You guys are all on sides right?? Just like in kindergarten?? Cuz apparently some people need others to plan ""activities"" for them.
I vote that next year this city should have different stations set up along the channel. You know like a arts and crafts station and a knot tying station and a sing-a-long station. And after 30 minutes an adult with a funny looking uniform blows a whistle and everyone switches to the next station. Oooooo ooo oooo and then (the ideas are just pouring in) after everyone sits down in the cafeteria together for dinner and song, they can all go play capture the flag. Then after that everyone goes back to their bunk area with their counselors, tells scary stories, and wets the bed.........
And we'll promote it by calling it ""CAMP HAVASU""
But thank god Palm Springs has judges with so much common sense. I mean, wow, that's such a better place to go. I've always wanted to be harassed by cops and end up in a sting operation. It's all so clear to me now. That whole experience wouldn't be a waste of a vacationers time or anything!!!!!
DUHHHHH "
Not sure what side you think i'm on...... You guys are all on sides right?? Just like in kindergarten?? Cuz apparently some people need others to plan ""activities"" for them.
I vote that next year this city should have different stations set up along the channel. You know like a arts and crafts station and a knot tying station and a sing-a-long station. And after 30 minutes an adult with a funny looking uniform blows a whistle and everyone switches to the next station. Oooooo ooo oooo and then (the ideas are just pouring in) after everyone sits down in the cafeteria together for dinner and song, they can all go play capture the flag. Then after that everyone goes back to their bunk area with their counselors, tells scary stories, and wets the bed.........
And we'll promote it by calling it ""CAMP HAVASU""
But thank god Palm Springs has judges with so much common sense. I mean, wow, that's such a better place to go. I've always wanted to be harassed by cops and end up in a sting operation. It's all so clear to me now. That whole experience wouldn't be a waste of a vacationers time or anything!!!!!
DUHHHHH "
johnjay wrote on Mar 16, 2010 7:18 PM:
" Yep,
Age old argument. Old enough to get blown apart on the beaches of Normandy, step on a mine in Vietnam, shot by a sniper in the deserts of Iraq, but try to have a beer, our holier than though local politicians are going to throw the book at you. Glad to see someone gets it, now if we can just get some new Havasu leadership that gets it, maybe we all won't starve to death. "
Age old argument. Old enough to get blown apart on the beaches of Normandy, step on a mine in Vietnam, shot by a sniper in the deserts of Iraq, but try to have a beer, our holier than though local politicians are going to throw the book at you. Glad to see someone gets it, now if we can just get some new Havasu leadership that gets it, maybe we all won't starve to death. "
cal/hav wrote on Mar 16, 2010 12:14 PM:
" Why Havasu has lost to Palm Springs. Judges with training and common sense.
KESQ.com News Services
INDIO - Over the objection of prosecutors, a Superior Court commissioner today dismissed nearly six dozen underage drinking cases involving Coachella Music and Arts Festival attendees.
Commissioner Hugh Bobys denied a motion by the District Attorney's Office to overturn the dismissal agreements that defense attorneys and the Van Nuys-based commissioner reached on July 13.
He upheld the agreement, which stipulated that charges would be dismissed against defendants who had no criminal records, paid $500 in fines and stayed out of trouble for six months.
The commissioner said the punishment of losing a driver's license for a year was too stiff for the defendants, most of whom were college students or young people looking for jobs.
"So many of these people are first offenders and young people with a lot of promise," Bobys said.
The defendants were targeted in a sting operation that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control conducted during the Coachella Music and Arts Festival. The ABC sting focused on underage drinkers in possession of alcohol or fake identification.
The April 17-19 festival, which drew people from all over the world to see Paul McCartney and dozens of other performers, required attendees to present a valid ID to get a wrist band that allowed them to purchase alcohol.
Most of the defendants did not obtain a beer, but were caught when they presented a fake ID.
Bobys said he realized that underage drinking is "a violation of the law. That law makes sense. It's there for a good reason. (But) sometimes the penalty is a little in excess for what is warranted for the situation."
The commissioner said he was "shocked" that all but two of the defendants followed the agreement.
"That is not the case usually," Bobys said. "These are not career criminals ... These are not antisocial people or criminals. These are basically young people on a hot spring day who were trying to enjoy a concert and indulged in some unlawful behavior."
Deputy District Attorney Karen Salas objected to the agreement, which the commissioner initially called an "informal diversion," arguing that type of deal can only be made with the approval of the D.A.'s Office.
Riverside County does not have a diversion program for misdemeanors, Salas said, adding that the prosecution was willing to allow the defendants to plea to the charges filed against them.
"We want to do the right thing. We just want to get there legally," Salas said.
Now HOW MUCH MONEY WAS WASTED on this. "
KESQ.com News Services
INDIO - Over the objection of prosecutors, a Superior Court commissioner today dismissed nearly six dozen underage drinking cases involving Coachella Music and Arts Festival attendees.
Commissioner Hugh Bobys denied a motion by the District Attorney's Office to overturn the dismissal agreements that defense attorneys and the Van Nuys-based commissioner reached on July 13.
He upheld the agreement, which stipulated that charges would be dismissed against defendants who had no criminal records, paid $500 in fines and stayed out of trouble for six months.
The commissioner said the punishment of losing a driver's license for a year was too stiff for the defendants, most of whom were college students or young people looking for jobs.
"So many of these people are first offenders and young people with a lot of promise," Bobys said.
The defendants were targeted in a sting operation that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control conducted during the Coachella Music and Arts Festival. The ABC sting focused on underage drinkers in possession of alcohol or fake identification.
The April 17-19 festival, which drew people from all over the world to see Paul McCartney and dozens of other performers, required attendees to present a valid ID to get a wrist band that allowed them to purchase alcohol.
Most of the defendants did not obtain a beer, but were caught when they presented a fake ID.
Bobys said he realized that underage drinking is "a violation of the law. That law makes sense. It's there for a good reason. (But) sometimes the penalty is a little in excess for what is warranted for the situation."
The commissioner said he was "shocked" that all but two of the defendants followed the agreement.
"That is not the case usually," Bobys said. "These are not career criminals ... These are not antisocial people or criminals. These are basically young people on a hot spring day who were trying to enjoy a concert and indulged in some unlawful behavior."
Deputy District Attorney Karen Salas objected to the agreement, which the commissioner initially called an "informal diversion," arguing that type of deal can only be made with the approval of the D.A.'s Office.
Riverside County does not have a diversion program for misdemeanors, Salas said, adding that the prosecution was willing to allow the defendants to plea to the charges filed against them.
"We want to do the right thing. We just want to get there legally," Salas said.
Now HOW MUCH MONEY WAS WASTED on this. "
johnjay wrote on Mar 16, 2010 8:52 AM:
" JM,
I know you don't want to hear this, but the reality of the situation is Havasu is off the spring break radar. Probably more has to do with lack of activities, promotion and the run down state of the infrastructure than anything the police are doing. I'm hearing Palm Springs is throwing out the red carpet also some areas closer to home are going after the SB dollars. Havasu CVB is not really on top of its game and the city has been luke warm to the spring breakers in the past few years, so more the lack of a coordinated ad campaign and functions is the cause of the fall off. Palm Springs did the same thing when they no longer had any SB activities it killed them as a destination and Havasu took over because word got out you could have fun and no one would hassle you. The newness of Havasu has worn off and other destinations are making a comeback. "
I know you don't want to hear this, but the reality of the situation is Havasu is off the spring break radar. Probably more has to do with lack of activities, promotion and the run down state of the infrastructure than anything the police are doing. I'm hearing Palm Springs is throwing out the red carpet also some areas closer to home are going after the SB dollars. Havasu CVB is not really on top of its game and the city has been luke warm to the spring breakers in the past few years, so more the lack of a coordinated ad campaign and functions is the cause of the fall off. Palm Springs did the same thing when they no longer had any SB activities it killed them as a destination and Havasu took over because word got out you could have fun and no one would hassle you. The newness of Havasu has worn off and other destinations are making a comeback. "
LosTacos wrote on Mar 16, 2010 12:27 AM:
" There was a published list and JM is correct most of the colleges haven't released students for spring break until this week. Only three west coast colleges released last week. They are just starting to get into the city this afternoon. Next week even larger list released for spring break. The list was published 4 weeks ago and many more have been added for the next three weeks. "
brightone wrote on Mar 16, 2010 12:01 AM:
" Oreally was the one in the bikini on the left. Watcha all talkin' bout? DesertRat 2nd from right, sans the pasties though, which was bizarro for her. "
Desertmouse wrote on Mar 15, 2010 8:49 PM:
" I was eating at a Mexican eatery overlooking the channel and watched this photo being taken. Oreally is correct. "
cal/hav wrote on Mar 15, 2010 5:36 PM:
" " Well first weekend and nothing but bad mouthed drunks, under aged drunks, fulling up the downtown fast food places.
It is Havasu Not Leisure World "
It is Havasu Not Leisure World "
JM wrote on Mar 15, 2010 5:19 PM:
" Sooooooo i guess someone never bothered to check the dates of spring break for the local universities.
Cuz if they did they would have realized that most of the schools who frequent this area either have not started their break or just went on break as of today........
Including but not limited to: USC/ASU/UA/CAL/SAN DIEGO STATE/LONG BEACH/UNLV/BERKLEY/UTAH/
COLORADO.......
That's the funny thing about spring break, the students don't tend to show up if they're still IN SCHOOL. Just a thought...
But hey, all the police are still corrupt right??? "
Cuz if they did they would have realized that most of the schools who frequent this area either have not started their break or just went on break as of today........
Including but not limited to: USC/ASU/UA/CAL/SAN DIEGO STATE/LONG BEACH/UNLV/BERKLEY/UTAH/
COLORADO.......
That's the funny thing about spring break, the students don't tend to show up if they're still IN SCHOOL. Just a thought...
But hey, all the police are still corrupt right??? "
JM wrote on Mar 15, 2010 5:04 PM:
" Hey, WOW........ That was such a funny comment by o'really. That was absolutely hilarious.
In case no one understands what he meant, it's a knock basically stating that nobody is around for spring break and the picture actually summed up the total number of people who are currently enjoying the spring break festivities in the town of Lake Havasu City Arizona. Wow, how funny. Funny funny funny. Such a joker, how silly....
Original too...... duuhhhhh "
In case no one understands what he meant, it's a knock basically stating that nobody is around for spring break and the picture actually summed up the total number of people who are currently enjoying the spring break festivities in the town of Lake Havasu City Arizona. Wow, how funny. Funny funny funny. Such a joker, how silly....
Original too...... duuhhhhh "
BonHomme Richard wrote on Mar 15, 2010 3:24 PM:
" Well first weekend and nothing but bad mouthed drunks, under aged drunks, fulling up the downtown fast food places. After 30 minutes of these drunks, waiting for the cops to show up we left and went home. I wounder what speed trap they were manning? "
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