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This Land Is Your Land This Land Is My Land!!

By John DL Arendsen

Real Estate Broker/Owner with CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments 521400, 1501015, 01795582

July 05, 2012 05:16 AM

This Land Is Your Land!

Every year for the past 30 years on a tiny little street called Neptune in the quaint, quiet, funky and laid back surfing colony of Leucadia, California hosts their totally community driven & non-permitted 4th of July Parade and Street party.

Folks in the parade join the many folks partying and BBQing along this 1.25 mile trek along with surfers, kids on bicycles and Mothers pushing baby buggies. It's truly a great tribute to heart felt traditions and true Americana

Friends From Tokyo, Japan Enjoying The Great American BBQ & Burger

Lot’s of folks from our little community and even some folks from Tokyo, Japan joined in the high spirited festivities.

It's party time at the Neptune Yacht Club every year

Leucadia, California is Perhaps the closest thing to Lahiena, Maui on this side of the Pacific.

Neighbors and Friends offering up snacks along the parade route

Great times were had by all at our Annual Neptune Ave 4th of July parade in the quiet little surf colony of Leucadia, California.

Beautiful Woodies and Beautiful Babes Line Neptune Ave On The 4th

Every year old Woodies and myriad classics line Neptune reminding us of the Rockwell days of old and filling the air with splendid nostalgia

This Land Is My Land!

Dick Rosenburger Neptune 4th of July Parade Coordinator

Here marches Dick Rosenberger, Neptunes official Parade Coordinator.

My Lovely Daughter, Janeene and two of her beautiful daughters, Daisy & Shaylee in

My lovely Daughter, Janeene Lovell with two of my 8 beautiful Granddaughters, Daisy and Shaylee.

57 Chevy. One of many Old Classics cruising Neptune on Parade Day

Gotta love those '57's

JR, Leucadia's unofficial Mayor, in the cowboy hat and double Knit Stars & Stripes 40 year old shirt

Just some folks sitting on the sidelines enjoying the parade. Of course what would a parade be without someone texting on their Cell.

Local Surfers Marching Their Way To The Waves

Some surfers marching their way to the waves in a great 4th of July spirit!

Unofficial Official lending a hand in traffic control

Neptune's own "Unofficial Traffic Control Officer"

What's a 4th of July Parade Without Some Beautiful Legs?

And what would a 4th of July parade be without some beautiful legs?

Unofficial Mayor of Leucadia, JR doning My Hat.

And here we have "JR", Leucadia's own "Unofficial Mayor"

My Son-In-Law, Shane Lovell and beautiful Granddaughter, Shaylee

My Son-In-Law, Shane Lovell piloting our Surf Cart with my lovely Granddaughter, Shaylee

More Friends From Tokyo Enjoying A Good Ole American Burger

Friends from Tokyo enjoying a great American BBQ'd Burger.

Surfing Friends from Perth, Australia Loving American 4th of July BBQ

Lots of very creative and talented family, friends and neighbors filled the air with nostalgic aromas of

Manny. Our Rad Resident Surfboard Shaper

BBQ’d spare ribs, chicken and of course the age old American tradition, Manny, our resident Surfboard Shaper and gourmet BBQ'er chillen with a burger & brew.

The Gang Enjoying A Beautiful Leucadia Evening After A Hearty BBQ and Very Successful 4th!

Finally kicking back to a marshmellow roast with some fantastic family, great neighbors and friends from Perth, Austrailia and Tokyo

This Land Is Our Land!

GOD BLESS YOU & GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

Have A Wonderful Independence DAy and let us not forget what this great day truly stands for. God Bless You All & God Bless America!!

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Ronald DiLalla

Century 21 Discovery DRE 01813824 - Anaheim, CA

No. Orange Cty Real Estate

Hi John, terrific community that you have there...Always enjoy the area when we vacation in the San Diego area. Heading to La Jolla for a girls water polo event this weekend...Really looking forward to it.

Jul 05, 2012 05:19 AM

John DL Arendsen

CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA

Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Thanks Ron. My sons played H20 Polo as well. Some very good times and great memories. Have fun and good luck to your girls. Wave to us as you go by Dog Beach in Del Mar if you happen to be taking Coast Highway which I highly recommend. It's our local best kept secret. Usually a lot less traffic and much better scenerey. We'll be playing in our 32nd annual World Beach Bocce Ball Championship which is a fund raiser that has almost made a million dollars for the Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad.

Jul 05, 2012 05:30 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Those burger pics are too funny! You look so happy!

Love and light,

Laura

Jul 05, 2012 01:29 PM

John DL Arendsen

CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA

Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Aloha, Laura & Carole! Thank you and you have truly blessed us with your Feng Shui. My daughters will love you. Come visit us sometime! Mahalo.

Jul 05, 2012 01:41 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Morning John -

Your title is great on this post and it sounds like you good folks had a great party on the 4th!

I hope you enjoy a good and productive day my friend and appreciate you stopping by my ABC Post today :)

Jul 11, 2012 01:07 AM

John DL Arendsen

CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA

Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

John, likewise I thank you for your comment and can't wait to visit your beautiful state. We love Santa Fe

Jul 11, 2012 01:17 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Wow John, you are selling it dude. This is a charming peek at your community and it certainly looks as if you all know how to celebrate the 4th of July!

Jul 13, 2012 03:42 AM

John DL Arendsen

CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA

Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Debb, thanks for your kind words. It is indeed a wonderful community and so understated and laid back. It's unique in that you could be surfing with a person who might be un-employed or a multi-millionaire. But whence in the waves all you're wearing is a bathing suit and riding a surfboard and the only thing that matters is that next wave.

Jul 13, 2012 06:24 AM

Steve and Jan Bachman

RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax - Herndon, VA

Realtors - Northern Virginia

This is a beautiful and FUN post John. You made everyone in America want too move! Me and Momma are on the way,

fairfax county real estate agents Jan and Steve Bachman

Jul 20, 2012 01:24 AM

John DL Arendsen

CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA

Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Come on down. Make it for the next 4th and you'll have the best ever! Love to have friends visit.

Jul 20, 2012 07:12 AM

Anonymous

Carol

Looking forward to this 4th of July on Neptune Ave.
Carol
1016 Neptune Ave.

Feb 27, 2015 10:28 AM

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John DL Arendsen

CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA

Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Caroline Gerardo Want to sell a home for us in China Cove?

Feb 27, 2015 10:35 AM

Caroline Gerardo

Newport Beach, CA

Caroline Gerardo

Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA

C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

John DL Arendsen I'm coming for the 4th of July parade 2015 that looks like FUN

Mar 02, 2015 04:30 AM

John DL Arendsen

CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA

Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Caroline Gerardo Great! Be sure to look us up when you do. Do you know someone down here on Neptune? Feel free to join us. We either march in it or watch it every year. It's a blast.

I'm serious about the China Cove property though in case you run into someone who's looking for a beautiful home. Feel free to do a drive by. It's at 2711 Ocean Blve and it's currently not listed.

Mar 02, 2015 06:15 AM