It was pretty cool (no pun intended) to see people ice skating in Seaside Lagoon in November. I've skated at the Culver City rink where the Kings practice (or at least they did then) and the mall in PV. This was by far the best of the three, palm trees swaying, the harbor and the Pacific, beyond as a backdrop.
Tom Kearney and Scott Williams worked very hard to make this dream a reality. On the morning of November 18th, hours before the opening ceremony, I saw Scott luggin equipment down to the shed that housed the compressor. I hope they succeed. They deserve it.
The city helped as did a number of sponsors. If all goes as planned, the event will repeat for the next two years and perhaps beyond.
As an an advocate for the harbor, I'm thrilled to see the Seaside Lagoon operating in any capacity during its usual dark period from September to May. It's great to see people down there having fun. Now let's see if we can figure out something to do with it between January and May.
