THE "DP 103" ANNOUNCED!

TODAY IS "DP 103" DAY!

The good folks at the Daily Pilot chose today, the last day of the year, to announce the latest iteration of the DP 103 - one hundred three people and things that they deemed to be the most influential in the Newport-Mesa community over the past year. Here's the link to the article.
MOST ON MY LIST MADE THE CUT

SIDE-BY-SIDE
For the second time I was included in this list, which made me smile.

OPPONENTS JUXTAPOSED


WHAT A "SANDWICH"!
I, on the other hand, at #65 am the

RIGHEIMER NOT MY CHOICE FOR #1

I was surprised at the ranking of Jim Righeimer as #1, but I suppose it makes some sense - even though he doesn't. This year there probably has been no more controversial a local figure than old Riggy. My choice for the top spot would have been soon-to-retire Costa Mesa City Manager Allan Roeder. In my book, he tops the list - any list - when it comes to his contribution to our community. Instead, the editors placed him at #3, just ahead of his Newport Beach peer, Dave Kiff.
MC EVOY ON THE LIST
I was hap

SOME MISSING "REGULARS"

There were a few "regulars" who didn't appear this year, including a grumpy old guy who operates another local blog. That's OK, though... this is a fun thing and I'm sure he lives every day without a smile.
THANKS TO THE DAILY PILOT

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL
So, on the 44th anniversary of our very first date, my sweet and patient wife and

Labels: Allan Roeder, Barbara Venezia, Chris McEvoy, Crissy Brooks, Dave Ellis, Dave Kiff, DP 103, Guy Lemmon, Jim Righeimer, Jose Solorio, Sandra Genis, Steve Beazley