Titanic

Feb 25, 2012

We went to the exhibition at the San Diego Natural History Museum.  It has been 100 years since the Titanic sunk.  As you enter you were given a boarding pass of a passenger, either male or female depending on what you are.  At the end you find out what happened to your passenger.  It opened on Feb 10, 2012 so there was still a lot of interest so it was crowded.

On April 15, 1912, Titanic, the world’s largest ship of its time, sank after colliding with an iceberg, claiming more than 1,500 lives and shaking the world’s confidence in the infallibility of modern technology. One hundred years later, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, which showcases 200 artifacts retrieved from the wreck site of Titanic, arrives at the NAT.

The story of the sinking is legendary; now experience the wonder and tragedy of the ill-fated “ship of dreams” on a journey through Titanic history.

Experience Titanic's fateful 1912 maiden voyage and take on the identity of a real passenger onboard Titanic as you explore magnificent re-creations of the Ship's interior. Discover how the 'unsinkable' Ship met its tragic end and connect with the passengers and crew, as you view haunting artifacts recovered from the wreck during the eight research and recovery expeditions conducted by RMS Titanic, Inc. since the Ship’s discovery in 1985.

RMS Titanic, Inc. has a singular purpose: to faithfully and respectfully preserve the memory of Titanic and of all who sailed with her. In all activities and events related to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, the San Diego Natural History Museum wishes to remember and honor those whose lives were lost due to the Titanic’s tragic sinking 100 years ago.

The items were interesting.  Items in leather seemed to be well preserved.  A lot of dishes were unbroken.  Very worthwhile.

My person died, but Bridget's survived.

See below.  I doubt that we will go. 

The San Diego Museum of Natural History invites Titanic fans to mark the moments when the luxury liner hit an iceberg (11:40 p.m. April 14, 1912) and then sank (2:20 a.m. April 15, 1912).

Also a local restaurant in Balboa Park will be serving the last meal on the Titanic on Saturday and includes a museum visit. 

http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/whats-on-our-plate/titanic-centennial-first-class-wine-dinner-package/

Menu:

http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/WebAds/April/TitanicWebMenu.jpg

Ingrid Michaelson

Feb 18, 2012

if you were falling, then i would catch you
you need a light, i'd find a match
cuz i love the way you say good morning
and you take me the way i am
if you are chilly, here take my sweater
your head is aching; i'll make it better
cuz i love the way you call me baby
and you take me the way i am
                                 Ingrid Michaelson

For some strange reason a local radio station brought Ingrid Michaelson to a local car dealer for a free concert.  And the House of Blues where we were 2 days ago brought food.  Nothing else going on so we went.

i just want to be ok, be ok, be ok
i just want to be ok today
i just want to be ok, be ok, be ok
i just want to be ok today
i just want to feel today, feel today, feel today
i just want to feel something today
i just want to feel today, feel today, feel today
i just want to feel something today
                                Ingrid Michaelson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B95UrgA0-U

A nice musical set and very intimate with a meet and great after.  Fun times.

 I edited me out and just left the pretty girls.

Valentine's Day 2012

Feb 12, 2012

All the restaurants were offering specials for Valentine's Day that were good on the weekend since Valentine's Day was on a Monday.  We decided to go to Morton's Steakhouse,

http://www.mortons.com/sandiego/

The food was excellent as always.

Feb 16, 2012

Lost and insecure
You found me, you found me
Lyin' on the floor
Surrounded, surrounded
Why'd you have to wait?
Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late
You found me, you found me
                             The Fray

For Valentine's Day Bridget wanted to go see The Fray at the House of Blues in San Diego.  She got the tickets, but the bad thing is you have to stand as there are few seats and it was sold out.

They had an opening band.  Scars on 45.

http://www.scarson45.com/

They are an English band just starting to get airplay.

And bowl me over black and blue
It's far too hard to say I'm all over you
And take my pulse and hose me down
My hearts on fire
I've said these words a thousand times
The bathroom mirror stopped and smiled
So take my pulse and hose me down
My hearts on fire
                               Scars on 45

Look and see if you can find how they got the band name.  They were quite good. 

Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
                                      The Fray

The Fray took the stage and the crowd loved it. 

Last Thursday at House of Blues The Fray proved to San Diego that they’ve still got it. In support of their new album Scars and Stories they kicked off their tour with fantastic English opener Scars on 45; and a set list chock full of great new tunes like “Heartbeat” intertwined with oldies but goodies like “Cable Car” and “How To Save a Life.” Although the new album was only released three days before the show it seemed like fans were almost as excited for the new stuff as the older singles.

Continue reading on Examiner.com The Fray takes over San Diego - San Diego Concert Photography | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/concert-photography-in-san-diego/the-fray-takes-over-san-diego-review#ixzz1rVlNCmuD

Set list:
Munich
Turn Me On
Here We Are
You Found Me
The Wind
Happiness
Rainy Zurich
Maps
Never Say Never
Be Still
Run For Your Life
The Fighter
48 To Go
How To Safe a Life
Heartbeat
Cable Car
Encore:
UnGodly Hour
Look After You
Enough For Now

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaNtVS18mEo

The lead singer Issac went into the crowd during the concert.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2cRBO85MPI


It was a great concert with 2 fantastic bands.  We had a great time.