Good Morning Monterey Bay

Ep. 478 - GMMB Tuesday 24 Dec 2024

We tracked Santa Claus via NORAD's website for that.

We praised the first responders who had a lot on their hands yesterday, when 150 feet of the far end of the Santa Cruz wharf broke away in big waves and floated onto Seabright Beach.

Rocky Snyder made a rare Tuesday appearance to talk about those big waves.

Rachael Shelton told us of cats, a quick trip to Mexico, Gerry's orchids, uptalkers and who knows what else.

Santa joined us in the studio. He could not stay too long--it's a busy day for him--but long enough to play the ukulele, sing a few songs and tell a few stories.

We wished you a Merry Christmas and let you know we'll be off for three days.

Ep. 477 - GMMB Monday 23 Dec 2024

We had a visit from Mari Segura in the studio. She brought presents. Bill got a mug and some chocolates, along with a nice card. Rosemary got a framed painting of three smiling donkeys. She got chocolates, too. 

Michael Olson told of his credit card being maxed out when he wanted to go Christmas shopping, so he borrowed some money to pay it off, then borrowed more to shop with. He was having us on. He was really talking about the Continuing Resolution the folks in Washington are arranging. Merry Christmas to all?

Ep. 476 - GMMB Friday 20 Dec 2024

Dr. Pete was with us, discussing:

• Christmas cookies for dogs
• Tetanus in pets
• Shelters in need of foster parents
• Llama poop as a substitute for reindeer droppings

Alex and Rosemary could not manage a pick of the week for movies, but agreed there is plenty for children to see during the holiday break.

Ep. 475 - GMMB Thursday 19 Dec 2024

Jeff Manker went birding yesterday. It was the annual Christmas count, where they log species counts. He did two Christmas bird counts. He also shared an interesting bit of trivia. Remember the albatross Wisdom, who laid an egg at 78 years of age? Well Jeff has seen her, at Midway Island, in-person. Or in-albatross, anyway.

Jacobi told us a joke he already told us last year. You may have missed it then, so you should listen anyway.

Ep. 474 - GMMB Wednesday 18 Dec 2024

In the good news we heard about a very cool prosthetic called a Hero Arm.

Listen to this episode if you want to learn everything you need to, including a few tricks, about making beef stock. Chef Jaime Smith gave up his secrets.

To hear Rocky Snyder tell it, Christmas has come early this year, and the Christmas miracle is projected to last even into the new year. Christmas surf's up!

Ep. 473 - GMMB Tuesday 17 Dec 2024

Charles Pasternak, artistic director for Santa Cruz Shakespeare, joined us. They are presenting A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. They stick close to the book, and sing traditional Christmas Carols. According to Rosemary, the costumes are spectacular.

We also heard a song from an episode of Top of the Pops.

Ep. 472 - GMMB Monday 16 Dec 2024

Gail Pellerin gave us some perspective on all the residential building going on in Santa Cruz at this time.

Mark Mozina suggested perhaps the drones seen in New Jersey are just hobbyists not telling us what they are up to. Is he part of an official effort to cover up something more nefarious? He also covered these topics.

• IRIS2 constellation announced in Europe - $10B communications satellite network to rival StarLink
• Last week, 25,000 scientists came to DC for AGU Conference
• Artemis Accords reaches 50 signatories with Austria and Panama
• “Inevitable” militarization of space over next few years
• Full moon rainbow visible last week in mid Atlantic

Michael Olson let us know California farmers are having a tougher time this year than others with rats and mice, and why that might be.

Ep. 471 - GMMB Friday 13 Dec 2024

Dr. Pete explained that the water in the basin at the bottom of a Christmas tree stand is toxic to dogs and cats. He gave ideas of how to keep them away from it. In recognition of pet cancer month, he let us know how to do a home exam of our pets, both to get a baseline feel for how they are, and to reveal any changes that ought to concern us. He suggested to keep holiday treats away from them, in favor of their own pet food, then promised to deliver home made cookies to Rosemary and Bill.

Alex and Rosemary agreed on what were the movies worth checking out. They are Nickel Boys, The Last Showgirl and Theater of Thought. Kraven the Hunter looked laughably bad.

Charlie talked berries, cane fruit specifically. Once you listen you'll know where to plant them, how to trim them and how to care for them in general.

Oh, and we heard disco Christmas bumper music.  :-)