We're leaving for Hollywood tomorrow afternoon. Will be staying in the Doubletree in Anaheim. Anyone gots some more good sightseeing suggestions for me??? Hiway29? Any California residents out there? Hmmm????
I don't know if you're much into architecture and the like, but there's a CLASSIC "Arts and Crafts" style home in Pasadena that's open to the public. The Gamble House (of "Proctor and Gamble") was built by the famous firm of "Greene and Greene" around 1910 or 1920.
I've never been there myself - though I've always meant to go - but I've seen photos of the place and it's restoration and it's simply a jewel. If fine homes or woodworking appeal to you at all, I think it would be worth the drive.
If you want something REALLY offbeat-try the 'Museum of Jurassic Technology" on Venice Blvd in Culver City. Don't have the address but you can google it. You also have to look sharp cause it's an unassuming place and you have to ring the bell.
Thanks. Say, how far away is that castle owned by Hearst? Is that the L.A. area?? I've been to California only one other time back in '96 so I have little knowledge of what to do there. Click HERE! to enjoy and name movie from 1946. I mean, I had to post something since this is the Nostalgia thread, huh?
I think Judy Collins's version is the prettiest. I don't think I've heard Joni Mitchell's. This Glen Campbell version is a nice cover, though.
George
Actually I'm changing my mind. :unsure: I think I like the version by Clannad and Paul Young best. And to correct myself I'm not sure which I prefer actually Joni Mitchell who wrote the song as well as sang it or Judy Collins version best.
Hearst castle is about 4 hours north of LA, so unless you're factoring a trip up the coast, it's out of range probably.
For the best view of LA that I know of, and get a good hike in to boot, there's Runyan Park, off of Mulholland Drive. It's one of the few places where one can unleash their dog, so there are many dogs and their owners hiking. At the summit there is an overlook that encompasses all of LA from the Hollywood sign, to the ocean.
If you're in downtown LA , and want to eat , the legendary Filipe's is near the train station, great beef sandwiches and other deli stuff.
Just south and west of Hollywood is Pink's-LA's most reknowned hot dog stand , and most likely place to find a 'celebrity' stopping off, if that kind of thing interests you.
with sudo winging his way to california, is the nostalgia thread doomed to be pushed to the bottom of the pile,beneath the puzzles and tv reviews? Will sudo return only to find his baby perhaps even banished to (gulp) page 2. We, the stewards of the nostalgia mystery must not let it die within one generation.
Thanks for the thoughts.. Here I am in a very nice room at the DoubleTree Anaheim. We got in VERY late last night, uh, this morning and I'm having trouble rousing my family. So what am I doing?? Using the data port in the room and a laptop I brought! Pretty cool, huh? I hate typing on this little bitty sucker, though.. my fingers are too big!! Later gator!!
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BTW folks....
We're leaving for Hollywood tomorrow afternoon. Will be staying in the Doubletree in Anaheim. Anyone gots some more good sightseeing suggestions for me??? Hiway29? Any California residents out there? Hmmm????
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I don't having never been but come back and say bye before you leave town okay.
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Sudo,
I don't know if you're much into architecture and the like, but there's a CLASSIC "Arts and Crafts" style home in Pasadena that's open to the public. The Gamble House (of "Proctor and Gamble") was built by the famous firm of "Greene and Greene" around 1910 or 1920.
I've never been there myself - though I've always meant to go - but I've seen photos of the place and it's restoration and it's simply a jewel. If fine homes or woodworking appeal to you at all, I think it would be worth the drive.
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I think Judy Collins's version is the prettiest. I don't think I've heard Joni Mitchell's. This Glen Campbell version is a nice cover, though.
George
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If you want something REALLY offbeat-try the 'Museum of Jurassic Technology" on Venice Blvd in Culver City. Don't have the address but you can google it. You also have to look sharp cause it's an unassuming place and you have to ring the bell.
If youre in that area give it a try
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Geo,
Thanks. Say, how far away is that castle owned by Hearst? Is that the L.A. area?? I've been to California only one other time back in '96 so I have little knowledge of what to do there. Click HERE! to enjoy and name movie from 1946. I mean, I had to post something since this is the Nostalgia thread, huh?
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Actually I'm changing my mind. :unsure: I think I like the version by Clannad and Paul Young best. And to correct myself I'm not sure which I prefer actually Joni Mitchell who wrote the song as well as sang it or Judy Collins version best.
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Hearst castle is about 4 hours north of LA, so unless you're factoring a trip up the coast, it's out of range probably.
For the best view of LA that I know of, and get a good hike in to boot, there's Runyan Park, off of Mulholland Drive. It's one of the few places where one can unleash their dog, so there are many dogs and their owners hiking. At the summit there is an overlook that encompasses all of LA from the Hollywood sign, to the ocean.
If you're in downtown LA , and want to eat , the legendary Filipe's is near the train station, great beef sandwiches and other deli stuff.
Just south and west of Hollywood is Pink's-LA's most reknowned hot dog stand , and most likely place to find a 'celebrity' stopping off, if that kind of thing interests you.
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Tom Strange
Doctor Sudo... you could always look up Mike in San Diego...
...oh yeah... Hearst Castle... maybe you'll find 'Rosebud'....
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Tom,
You must take me for a fool.. I saw the movie... I know what happened... Rosebud is no more!@!!
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ChattyKathy
Always a risk when going to warmer climates during the winter so you best count heads before heading back east. Be safe!
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with sudo winging his way to california, is the nostalgia thread doomed to be pushed to the bottom of the pile,beneath the puzzles and tv reviews? Will sudo return only to find his baby perhaps even banished to (gulp) page 2. We, the stewards of the nostalgia mystery must not let it die within one generation.
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Hiwayman,
I had the same thought this morning but ran myself out of time. Thanks for what you posted.
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Hey guys!
Thanks for the thoughts.. Here I am in a very nice room at the DoubleTree Anaheim. We got in VERY late last night, uh, this morning and I'm having trouble rousing my family. So what am I doing?? Using the data port in the room and a laptop I brought! Pretty cool, huh? I hate typing on this little bitty sucker, though.. my fingers are too big!! Later gator!!
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This one is in honor of where Sudo is headed. Although I have to admit I've never seen an episode myself. HERE
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Um, maybe there.
Sudo,
You sure you don't want to take a few stow-a-ways next time you go somewhere cool? We don't take up much room and we'll bring our own snacks. :)
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GeorgeStGeorge
Me either. The song is not even remotely familiar.
George
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ChattyKathy
Well IMHO I suspect we've not missed much. :)
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hiway29
I've never heard that song before either.
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ChattyKathy
Well I find that way cool you guys!
Rats! Top of the page again!
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Tom Strange
You're always "top of the page" with us chattingKathy!
That song is not familiar to me at all... I stuck with it though to try to decipher the lyrics... is it 'Baywatch'?
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(((Tom)))
Baywatch it is! And I'm glad to see so many of our men didn't think that was the "end-all" of programs.
Bye for now.
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Sudo
hellooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
Off to Warner Bros. studio in a few.
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You mean there really was music at the beginning of "Baywatch?"
I can't imagine why I never noticed that.
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