Best of the South Bay

Torrance Toyota on PCH.

Visit them at www.torrancetoyota.com . They have surpassed my expections in a car dealership. I seem to be paying about 1/4th of what my friends having the same maintenance done on their cars are paying. They serviced our Toyotas so well that I bought a car from them. This kind of service and these prices from any American or foreign car dealership in the country is extremely rare.

Aerial Photography - South Bay and LA

It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of John William "Bill" Alnes. A fellow pilot, a husband and a father. I did not know him as well as some, but in the conversations we had, I could tell he was someone very special. It's not often that you meet someone and their goodness is just so overwhelming that it warms your heart. Bill Alnes could do just that. His love for flying, photography and life was exceptional. Everyone who took the time to talk to him couldn't help but realize his many qualities.
If you would like to get a hold of some great aerial photography of the South Bay, LA, the many places his plane and his camera travelled (maybe even of your area), you can still do so. In keeping with tradition, his family is currently maintaining booths at some of the town fairs. Please visit Fiesta Hermosa or the fairs at the Hollywood Riviera (Redondo Beach) and locate the Bill Alnes Aerial Photography booth and buy an aerial of one of the many beautiful areas he has captured. I have one of his photos HERE. It is a scan and not nearly as good as the many breathtaking images you will find at "his" booth. I've bought many and given them as gifts to the people I truly care about. We miss you Bill and never expected you to be taken from us so soon. So many, will never forget you. Your legacy lives on.

Please visit FlyHighPhoto.com for the online project.

Aloha Smog - Vehicle Emissions Testing

Visit them at www.alohasmog.com . They perform both TEST ONLY and regular inspections. Get a $10 dollar off coupon on their website or a $15 off coupon at the Easy Reader Coupons site. Really nice people and great, fast service.

Kiwi Gear, Leather & Sheepskin - Exceptional Quality, Exceptional Prices

Save your cash and get the best.
Boots, gloves, slippers, mittens, rugs, hats etc. from New Zealand. Forget the department store Ughs and the department store prices. For unsurpassed quality you can get the best at Kiwi Gear located at:

1221 S. Pacific Coast Hwy in Redondo Beach, CA.

Incredible quality at half the price. If you are not in southern Cal. visit them online at:

www.kiwigear.com

You won't be dissappointed.

Banking and Investing

I've tried many credit unions and banks. I've tried the likes of BoA, Morgan Stanley, Putnam, First American, etc., for handling my investing and banking needs. Most of them are under investigation from the SEC. Now I know why the returns seemed to be lower than market conditions and services were dismal at best. Hawthorne Savings of the South Bay was the best. They really cared. Interest rates for a simple savings account were better than a Morgan Stanley IRA money market account. Hawthorne Savings was bought out by Commercial Capital. Service and rates were still good. Now, Washington Mutual has bought out Commercial Capital. Service is nil. Interest rates have dropped to nothing. If you call WaMu (WahMoo), every question is answered, "Go look on the internet."

So now I'm moving to Wachovia where rates are superior and they have knowledgable people who will actually talk to you.

Best South Bay Realtors

You will never find anyone who who works as hard for you as John Fields of Bonanza Realty. Whether you are buying, selling or looking, contact John Fields at Bonanza Realty (310)539-3101 today. Or email him at field87@attglobal.net. No one will work harder for the buyer or the seller than John. And once you close, he won't ever forget you.

Kay is another South Bay realtor I would recommend.
Visit her at Homes By Kay . com for current listings, mortgage calculators and more.