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San Diego Voice For Real Estate Announces San Diego Fleet Week

By William Johnson

Industry Observer with Retired

September 13, 2011 04:18 PM

San Diego Fleet Week Sept 16th - October 1st, 2011

San Diego's first Fleet Week came to be in 1935 during the California Pacific Exposition. The US Marine color guard carried the Star and Stripes caross the Cabrillo Bridge to Plaza del Pacific in Balboa park where it was raised to open the Expositiion.

During that week, 114 warships and 400 planes arrived under the command of US Navy Admiral Joseph Reeves, Commander-in-Cheif of the US Fleet.

San Diego Fleet Week

Fleet Week San Diego 2011 continues today to honorall the Men and Women of the Armed Forces. During the 16 day celebration, numerous events take place around San Diego.

Operation Liberty Call Sept 16th 11:00Am

Fleet Week Big Bay Family Festival - Sept 17th-18th

Fleet Week Coronado Car Procession - Sept 22nd

MCRD Boot Camp Challenge - Sept 26th

Coronado Speed Festival - Sept 24th-25th

Fleet Week Golf Tournament - Sept 26th

Fleet Week Padres Baseball Game - Sept 27th

Finale of Fleet Week - MCAS Miramar Air Show - Sept 30th- Oct 1st

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William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Chris, As I hit submit button, all the text went away and I have restored at least a part of it to explain the significance of this event.

Sep 13, 2011 04:28 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Thanks John and Chris ,I apprciate you both dropping by. Many thanks again.

Sep 13, 2011 04:29 PM

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR

"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

William, you could be the official photographer for SO MANY GROUPS. This ship's a beauty. Long long ago, my one and only rendezvous with San Diego involved a military man....but we won't go into that.

Sep 13, 2011 04:56 PM

Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA

Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Dear William -

I LOVE SAILING AND ANYTHING TO DO WITH SALT WATER! Thanks for the look at San Diego!

Have a happy day -
Lynn

Sep 13, 2011 04:57 PM

Ruthmarie Hicks

Keller Williams NY Realty - 120 Bloomingdale Road #101, White Plains NY 10605 - White Plains, NY

Thats an amazing shot - Either you have quite a zoom lens or you were very, very close!

Sep 13, 2011 04:58 PM

Steve Stenros

Poway,La Jolla,Del Mar,Mira Mesa,Carlsbad,Escondido,Temecula - San Diego, CA

CREIA MCI, ICC, ACI Home Inspector,San Diego

San Diego always does a great job recognizing its military personnel! Fleet Week should be a lot of fun!

Sep 13, 2011 05:03 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Gayle, That Would be fun ,being the official anything that is, LMAO.

Sep 13, 2011 05:17 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Lynn, Well you should be living on the water. San Diego would be a good place to try it out, lol

Sep 13, 2011 05:19 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Ruthmarie, actually both of those things are true, I was very close and did use a telephoto. Now, I will also admit that I was on the edge of the pier and it wouldn't have taken much of wind to land square in the water, LOL

Sep 13, 2011 05:21 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Steve, It sure was fun last year. Lots to see and do and boarding the ships is quite an amazing experience.

Sep 13, 2011 05:23 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning William,

What a stunning photograph! This event in San Diego sure sounds like an amazing experience! 16 days of celebration is a great tribute to our armed forces of men and women.

Sep 13, 2011 09:57 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Good Morning Dorie, Thank you. I must say that when it comes to our military here San Diego ( a significant part of San Diego's economy) the city and citizens alike look to preserve and treat our people in uniform with the utmost in respect and give them every possible advantage in having a quality of life. Honoring them enjoins the entire society and is done with sincere enthusiasm and appreciation for their efforts and sacrifices.

Sep 14, 2011 04:26 AM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

William - beautiful shot and I love the way you framed it - perfect for the photo! Fleet week is always exciting and it sounds like San Diego really puts on a show and what a great way to honor those who serve!

Sep 14, 2011 05:49 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Good Morning Kristine, thank you so much. The city does so much in providing the recognition for our armed services. And the community loves these events and supports them with a lot of enthusiasm.

Sep 14, 2011 06:13 AM

Judi Boad

ACCURATE REALTY GROUP - Seattle, WA

Hi William~ I love all events that take place on the water! Beautiful head on capture!

San Diego's Fleet Week looks like a fun way to spend a day outdoors!

Best regards from Seattle,

Sep 14, 2011 06:58 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Judi, Thank you so much. I searched in Google today and this post didn't even get into to the top 10 pages. I checked all the key words and I can't figure this one out. Got any ideas?

Sep 14, 2011 07:20 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That's a great vantage point for taking that photo, William! And a neat history lesson about San Diego Fleet Week as well. They also have Fleet Week in San Francisco. I have never attended and should remedy that. However, I have been to Sea Fair in Seattle, which I imagine is a similar event.

Sep 15, 2011 03:46 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Myrl, Maybe Judi Boad will pick up the hint and bring us a great photo story. There still aren't that many doing these photo stories, especially of upcoming events but I think the two of us are doing pretty well!

Sep 15, 2011 05:07 PM

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William!!! OH MY!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I opened this post, you could here me take a Big Breath! This is a fabulous shot (as usual)!! THX!!!!!!

PS...I'm sending the link along to all my cousins who live in San Diego...they will faint,too.

Sep 17, 2011 04:20 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Good Morning JnaeAnne, Thank you so much, I am delighted that you enjoyed this and hope your cousins do as well. Have them go down to the Embarcadero and their eyes will be filled these amazing vessels. They also can board some of them if they want.

Sep 17, 2011 04:50 AM