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I like watching the Olympics. I like the ski jumping and downhill racing the best. Those people are just plain crazy!! I'll watch a lot of this week and next.
It was too pretty in Ruidoso to be indoors today so I missed the women's downhill event which had been so highly advertised, but am pleased to see that both silver and gold went to the USA, with Lindsey Vonn skiing to perfection in spite of all the hype about her bruised ankle.
And in keeping with the Olympic spirit, here is a view that those of us living in Ruidoso aren't accustomed to since this photo was taken on the west side of the mountains. View is of Sierra Blanca (highest peak) and the White Mtn Wilderness area of the Lincoln Nat. Forest. Quite a stark contrast between the desert in foreground (RR tracks apparent) and the background mtns. This image is from the online Ruidoso News today:
Someone has complained that Sparky's advertising signs/logos are breaking the law!
The problems arise in those towns - like Ruidoso - that have sign ordinances addressing advertising, regardless of the purpose. Permits control this sort of thing, so obtaining the permit FIRST seems like a prudent step. Without the permit, you have the problems because inevitably someone is going to complain! A new BBQ restaurant in Alamogordo recently did this sort of advertising using antique vehicles as the sign boards, parked along a main thoroughfare at a number of locations. Next time I went through there, most had disappeared - not sure the reason.
The problems arise in those towns - like Ruidoso - that have sign ordinances addressing advertising, regardless of the purpose. Permits control this sort of thing, so obtaining the permit FIRST seems like a prudent step. Without the permit, you have the problems because inevitably someone is going to complain! A new BBQ restaurant in Alamogordo recently did this sort of advertising using antique vehicles as the sign boards, parked along a main thoroughfare at a number of locations. Next time I went through there, most had disappeared - not sure the reason.
Well, I know permits are required for virtually anything, but here's the thing.... the pig has been there for probably over a year, maybe even since the place was opened, and get this, it's on the land owned by the company, private property. I realize this is no excuse for obtaining the proper permits or licenses, but after they've been there for a long time, why would someone complain now? Must be a person or persons with an axe to grind against the established business? Maybe someone's burger got too well done?
I'm going to Hatch this Thursday and going to grab my favorite, the pork pull bbq sandwich, and I'll drop some change in the kitty for their legal battle.
Well, I know permits are required for virtually anything, but here's the thing.... the pig has been there for probably over a year, maybe even since the place was opened, and get this, it's on the land owned by the company, private property.
Seems as if it's the addition of the advertising lettering that raised the hackles of someone. In Ruidoso, we have large (some of them REALLY large) animals sitting around. Mostly bears. In nearby Carrizozo, it's burros. The majority of these animals are viewed as "art works." But I haven't seen any used to advertise a business - yet!
Seems as if it's the addition of the advertising lettering that raised the hackles of someone. In Ruidoso, we have large (some of them REALLY large) animals sitting around. Mostly bears. In nearby Carrizozo, it's burros. The majority of these animals are viewed as "art works." But I haven't seen any used to advertise a business - yet!
Yeah, maybe they should have left well enough alone. Don't letter the pig!
I'll be visiting there next week on a prospecting for rocks mission, and will stop in to chow down and will ask if they needed a permit for the Col. Sanders statue sitting on the bench outside.
pssst., please don't email KFC and tell them where Col. Sanders is hiding out!
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The pecan harvest is wrapping up in southern New Mexico's Mesilla Valley -- about a month late. Wet weather early in the harvest season left the orchards muddy and prevented the heavy, nut-harvesting machinery from moving through. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has estimated New Mexico will produce 76 million pounds (38,000 TONS) of pecans.
And I just LOVE pecan pie - ala mode!
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