Coastsider Town Hall

Montara Carpool to Half Moon Bay High

2008-08-29T10:39:23-08:00

I’m looking for a carpool for my son to join for rides to the high school in the mornings. I can either contribute money for gas, or share in driving. Drop me an email at cheri coastsider com if interested. Thanks so much.

It’s Italia Moving to Main Street!

2008-08-26T21:36:44-08:00

A little bird told me, (ok, ok - it was an employee) that It’s Italia is going to move from the Stone Pine Center to the location on Main Street that currently houses the now closed Half Moon Bay Inn. After a renovation to include a display kitchen area and new soundproofing, the restaurant will open sometime at the beginning of 2009. Don’t know about you guys, but I’ll enjoy the extra room (no more cramped quarters) - and the pizza is pretty good to boot. I will miss the Inn but I’m glad to know the lovely location will not sit empty.

Coastal Home Insurance weirdness

2008-08-27T16:03:19-08:00

We are in the process of renewing our home insurance and had one company flatly refuse to give us a quote for cover as we lived within a 1000 ft of a large body of water (that would be the Pacific Ocean I’m guessing!) even though my wife informed the person on the phone that we are 165 ft above sea level. Has anyone else on the coast had this problem with auto cover or any other form of insurance?

Kevin

Thrift Store volunteers needed

2008-08-28T11:14:41-08:00

VOLUNTEERS WANTED:Senior Coastsiders Thrift Store is looking for volunteers to help at our local store. There is a variety of opportunities to work in our retail store during the week and weekend for a three hour shift weekly. All proceeds from sales at the store benefit programs for coastside seniors. Now that school’s in session (almost) maybe you have a bit of time to volunteer and contribute to the community. We’d love to hear from you. Call (650) 726-9056

Fresh Eggs, anyone?

2008-07-08T15:20:51-08:00

My friend Michelle has happy chickens running around in her yard (she collects the eggs). She has eggs for sale and they are incredible when they are from home grown, chickens-in-the-yard. She will sell them to you for $4.00 a dozen and her number is 650.619.2176. I get eggs from her all the time, and the shells are incredibly thick and the yolks are a rich, deep orange.

What’s happening to Coastside real estate prices?

2008-08-05T18:36:21-08:00

Where are Coastside real estate prices headed? I’m interested in hearing from folks who have some experience as buyers or sellers, or professionals, in this market.

When I look at a chart like the NY Times’s chart of the index of home price to rent ratio <http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2006/08/26/weekinreview/27leon_graph2.large.gif> (which is http://krugman blogs nytimes com/2008/08/04/stations-of-the-bubble/), I tend to think that we’re not at the bottom yet, but it’s in view.

We have to be careful, because real estate is not one big market, it’s a bunch of regional markets and the trends also vary by price. But my sense is that prices may still be too high.

HUGE Garage Sale in Montara, Saturday, August 30th

2008-08-25T15:43:23-08:00

Four family Garage sale! Clothes, furniture, electronics, shoes, leather jackets, CD’s, DVD’s, Books and tons of other good stuff!

Time: 10.00 am � 2.00 pm. Place 1285 Le Conte Avenue (Le Conte between 4th/5th Streets)

Wanted: furniture repair and reupholstery

2008-08-18T20:25:27-08:00

Thanks to a couple of canines, I need someone to make new seat cushions for two contemporary chairs and someone to repair some chewed wood. One of the cushions is sufficiently intact to serve as a pattern. Any recommendations?

Best place to purchase firewood?

2008-08-13T12:47:15-08:00

Who’s the best vendor out there for good firewood (i.e. almond or of that quality).

Any recommendations?

Katharine Weber

Looking for Airport transportation

2008-07-06T20:36:42-08:00

Can anyone recommend a reliable, reasonably priced car service to get between HMB and SFO? I recently moved to the area and need a suggestion.