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JZ
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Net metered solar on my roof. True up date was last month. Annual payment to sdg&e: $19.
Sometime we run the AC with windows open.
Free money!
Everybody should have solar!
Utility-scale solar and wind is great, especially for fighting global warming, with petroleum and coal not being good for us or the planet!
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First part is correct, second part is very dumb. Even the Eco nerds are saying that more and more.
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willardguy
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ | | Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 |
Net metered solar on my roof. True up date was last month. Annual payment to sdg&e: $19.
Sometime we run the AC with windows open.
Free money!
Everybody should have solar!
Utility-scale solar and wind is great, especially for fighting global warming, with petroleum and coal not being good for us or the planet!
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First part is correct, second part is very dumb. Even the Eco nerds are saying that more and more.
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well you know those eco nerds. dumb dumb dumb....give us an example. please please please
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Mexico and Baja are very well suited for solar. Every second lamp-post in Ensenada has a small solar on it. 15-20% annual growth in residential
solar alone, nation-wide. Grid-tie residential solar in Ca pays for itself in 5-6 years.
The idea of ferry is odd though. Embark/disembark plus arrival half an hour or so before scheduled time, plus sailing time, plus US port customs - it
will take all day. More comfortable than sitting in the long line in San Ysidro, maybe.
[Edited on 7-1-2022 by Alm]
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well looks like they're going to give it a go.........
https://www.sandiegored.com/en/news/237138/San-DiegoEnsenada...
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Hard to read the Red newspaper with the ads continually filling the screen. Hitting the x is good for only a few seconds, at least on my phone. Will
try on my PC.
Yes, better on my PC... ads are off to the side. That was too funny that the guy in front felt compelled to get out after he wouldn't let the guy
behind get in. Obviously, as with the car that filmed this who was in the disappearing lane, it was a lane ending not an intentional cut for speed.
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This news article is very sparse on actual details and there is no mention of this in the Union Tribune. This would be a big news story if it were to
happen.
I've taken the international ferry from Anacortes Washington to Sidney BC on Vancouver Island and there is a lot of infrastructure and customs agents
in place related to person and vehicle entry at the US and Canadian ports which does not appear to be in place at this time.
I will believe it when I see it. I wouldn't hold my breath regarding any projects that Mexican officials insist will definitely happen.
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| Quote: Originally posted by rccali | This news article is very sparse on actual details and there is no mention of this in the Union Tribune. This would be a big news story if it were to
happen.
I've taken the international ferry from Anacortes Washington to Sidney BC on Vancouver Island and there is a lot of infrastructure and customs agents
in place related to person and vehicle entry at the US and Canadian ports which does not appear to be in place at this time.
I will believe it when I see it. I wouldn't hold my breath regarding any projects that Mexican officials insist will definitely happen.
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Agree 100%. Not gonna happen. Too much infrastructure involved and no way it will be faster than improving our existing borders.
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| Quote: Originally posted by chippy | | Some high speed ferries do up to 30 knots but loading and unloading has to be factored in. 4 hrs. sounds more realistic. |
I live on Vancouver Island and have a lifetime of experience taking ferries that travel the ocean for a 42 km journey. The journey is about 90
minutes and the total time with load and unload is 2 hours turnaround time. It is not a high speed ferry, just a good one
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by bajadogs | | Quote: Originally posted by rccali | This news article is very sparse on actual details and there is no mention of this in the Union Tribune. This would be a big news story if it were to
happen.
I've taken the international ferry from Anacortes Washington to Sidney BC on Vancouver Island and there is a lot of infrastructure and customs agents
in place related to person and vehicle entry at the US and Canadian ports which does not appear to be in place at this time.
I will believe it when I see it. I wouldn't hold my breath regarding any projects that Mexican officials insist will definitely happen.
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Agree 100%. Not gonna happen. Too much infrastructure involved and no way it will be faster than improving our existing borders.
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I think the proposed ferry is passenger-only. Doubt anyone would take car ferry if there is a land route that takes less time.
A passenger ferry would not require much infrastructure, just need a boat.
There is already periodic northbound passenger ferry service, transporting undocumented immigrants frequently via panga.
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Hey Gilligan, how would you like to go on a three hour cruise? 
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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I think the plan is to carry cars but if it turns out to be passengers only I think jumping on in ensenada just for the boat ride would be a lot of
fun!
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| Quote: Originally posted by chippy | | Some high speed ferries do up to 30 knots but loading and unloading has to be factored in. 4 hrs. sounds more realistic. |
That's what I came up with. If it happens in my lifetime I'll give it a try. I haven't used SY - SD crossing in many years.
Exercise regularly. Eat sensibly. Die anyway.
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"A reality! San Diego-Ensenada ferry will begin operations this June
This ferry with an Ensenada-San Diego route will carry up to 300 people with each trip"
article says they already contracted the boat... doesn't say who is financing this operation... we'll see if it flies, eh?
https://www.sandiegored.com/en/news/238536/A-reality-San-Die...
if it does materialize, I plan to try it out early, before it goes bankrupt, and take my bicycle for a day trip to ensenada
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you gotta admit, these folks dream big!
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Only issue with such a bridge might be that the peninsula is part of the Pacific Plate, moving northwest from Mexico, and the North American Plate.
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 |
Net metered solar on my roof. True up date was last month. Annual payment to sdg&e: $19.
Sometime we run the AC with windows open.
Free money!
Everybody should have solar!
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Why, so we can run AC with the windows open? (That sounds really pointless and dumb)
I don't have AC nor do I want it. My on-grid electric bills average the equivalent of $5/month. Solar wouldn't pay for itself in my lifetime.
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About the ferry - it is not a reality - it will not begin this June. The Port of San Diego has to finalize all San Diego end implementation. This
statement a couple weeks ago does not seem that they are as committed as Mexico is to the project - only discussion, no agreements; would need border
control similar to any other:
"The Port of San Diego, which would need to operate the San Diego side of the ferry, said the idea has been in discussion. The concept "remains
preliminary at this time" and both ports are open to a trial run in the coming months," the Port of San Diego said.
"Additional due diligence and research will also be needed as well as approvals from various state and federal agencies," A port spokesperson added.
"With no formal proposal or any agreements in place with regard to this potential service, we do not have any further information to provide at this
time."
I'm not opposed to the project, but I'd have to ask why this route would be in demand. I can see it as a way to cross the border into the US, hence
federal oversight at both ends; but what would be the draw to go to Ensenada and the expense of the ferry, staffing (both US, Mex) to facilitate that.
Just WHY?
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The only reason I can think of would be safety. US citizens that are afraid of driving through Tijuana that want to avoid this area.
Possibly they think there is a market for people that would otherwise not visit Baja by car if their only option was to cross the border into Tijuana?
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