Special Feature

September 24th, 2009

Invasion!

Hordes of vicious vikings announce plans to invade Vista, grown men seen weeping, women applauding.

The Paper has an extensive intelligence gathering network. Spies spread all over the entire planet. One of our top spies has reported that there is a large Viking armada (two ships - for Vikings, that’s large) planning an invasion for this weekend. Primary target: Vista, California. Secondary target: The Sons of Norway Hall, located at 2006 East Vista Way, Vista. (You can’t miss it. It’s located right next to the Vistafjord. Not to be confused with North County Ford, which is also located in Vista).

Local Scandanavians, being Scandanavians, are just likely to resist the invasion by the expedient of declaring this Saturday and Sunday as a Festival. All indications are that around 2,000 folks will appear at such a festival. The festival should be scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 26th & 27th. (Memo to Invading Vikings: If you could kindly schedule your invasion for these two dates it would help a great deal in conducting a successful festival. And for Pete’s sake, kindly also invade only from 11am to 8pm on Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday. It’ll work better for the festival. Trust us.)

Norwegian Fish Club Odin and Sons of Norway Lodge No. 60 have volunteered to protect the Sons of Norway Hall from the invaders . . . and, decided they’d also invite some vendors in, just in case the Vikings actually want to buy something. Call 760.724.6592.

Majestic Farms Announces Its Grand Opening!

North County kids and adults alike are excited about this Saturday. It’s the Grand Opening of Majestic Farms in Vista. During the event there will be pony rides for children, equestian demonstrations, hands on games and learning, for both kids and adults, as well as light refreshments.

It’s a four hour event from 9am to 1pm, and is designed to allow community members to experience firsthand the beauty and grace of the American Saddlebred and Morgan Horse.

It will be held at 1679 Sunset Dr. in Vista, this Saturday, September 26th, from 9am to 1pm. Guests will “meet and greet” accomplished show horses and riders. Free 10 minute riding lessons will be offered to the kids, riding and driving demonstrations will be given, and Dr. Tad Bender, of Creekside Veterinary Service, will be on hand to speak to equine nutrition and to answer questions.

To receive your free 10-minute riding lesson, call 760.732.0334, ask for Eric Antman. You may wish to contact them at their email address: MajesticFarmsLLC@gmail.com.

Majestic Farms is located just off Hwy 78. Here’s what’s special about this place. The owners, Eric Antman and Austin Eversman are totally dedicated to horses and horsemanship. Indeed, their business mission is “responsibility, dedication and respect,” for the horse, for the horseman. They offer a large outdoor riding arena, small outdoor riding arena and 50 ft bull pen. Private and group lessons are available, takings students from amateur to advanced. Riding, Not only do they train human students but they train horses as well, both young and performance horses. For info call 760.732.0334.