B won tickets to the 4th & B for Lost 80's. We had dinner at the Studio Diner. http://www.studiodiner.com/
It was delicoius. I ate too much again. Need to run more.
Drove downtown to the concert. It started 1 hour and 40 minutes late. The good part was they had Stop Making Sense, the concert from the Talking Heads playing. I love that show. I have it in VHS if that tells you something.
I got a girlfriend thats better than this
And you don’t remember at all
As we get older and stop making sense
You won’t find her waiting long
Stop making sense, stop making sense...stop
making sense, making sense
I got a girlfriend that’s better than that
And nothing is better that this
Talking Heads
Why is it when we get older we stop making sense and when we are young we don't make sense. William Wordworth.
The first band was When in Rome. Known for The Promise. After the concert the lead singer John Ceravolo walked around the venue. Watching the shows and talking to fans.
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will.
When in Rome
Next up was Gene Loves Jezebel. I want to be like him. An aging rocker with long hair, bad habits and a great gig. I know of them but knew only a few of the songs. B thought he was creapy.
What you get is what you seek.
Desire.
What you get is what you seek
Desire.
Gene Loves Jezebel
Martha Davis and the Motels were next. Only her from the original band, They did play some new music but the old hits were most popular with the crowd. The crowd was from younger people probably born in the the 80's to those of us that came of age in the 80's. She walked by us on her way to sigh autographs.
It happened one summer
It happened one time
It happened forever
For a short time
A place for a moment
An end to dream
Forever I loved you
Forever it seemed
The Motels
Next up was Dramarama, but we were exhausted so after a few songs we left. I wanted to hear Anything Anything but it was going to be later and not worth the wait. Aging rockers are not that pretty to see. Haha. Plus they are from New Jersey & the lead singer kept walking around with his hat on and sunglasses and trying to strike a pose. Creapy. Out of here.
Okay, what is it tonight?
please just tell me what the hell is wrong!
Do you want to eat?
Do you want to sleep?
Do you want to drown?
Just settle down, settle down, settle down!
I'll give you candy
Give you diamonds
Give you pills
Give you anything you want
Hundred-dollar bills
I'll even let you watch the shows you want to see
Just marry me, marry me, marry me
Dramarama
Home after midnight and movies to watch to watch on cable. A good night out.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Winner
August 8/28/10
The winner takes it all
The loser standing small
Beside the victory
That's her destiny
ABBA
I finally won something. You will find out in a few weeks but we went to a radio promotion and I spun the wheel and won. Concert Tickets. Whoo Hoo.
The winner takes it all
The loser standing small
Beside the victory
That's her destiny
ABBA
I finally won something. You will find out in a few weeks but we went to a radio promotion and I spun the wheel and won. Concert Tickets. Whoo Hoo.
Weekend Getaway
8/20/10
However far away I will always love you
However long I stay I will always love you
Whatever words I say I will always love you
I will always love you
The Cure
I asked for the day off and we decided to go to Solvang for our anniversary. 34 Years. We started later as I ran in the morning. We took the 15 to the 78 to the 5 to the 405. Unforunately, we lost the carpool lane just after the 10 on the 405 and had traffic the rest of the day. Stopped at Thousand Oaks to have lunch at Five Guys. It is definiately different than In-N-Out. I ordered the bacon hamburger with everything and B ordered the little hamburger with all. We also got an order of fries. It was very good. Well worth the effort. None by us in SD, about 20 miles away. In-N-Out less than 3 miles from home.
We continued on our trip and hit big traffic in Santa Barbara. We made it to Solvang at 5pm and checked in to the Village at Peterson Inn. We had a nice room with a king size bed. We had not made any plans for dinner so we looked through the magazines in the room. B found a place called the Red Barn. It was great. We sat outside in their patio, B had a Top Sirloin and I had a New York Steak. I had them put on the outdoor heaters towards the end of our meal as it was getting cool.
I could feel at the time
There was no way of knowing
Fallen leaves in the night
Who can say where they're blowing
As free as the wind
And hopefully learning
Why the sea on the tide
Has no way of turning
More than this - there is nothing
More than this - tell me one thing
More than this - there is nothin
Roxy Music
8/21/10 Anniversary
We woke up and ate breakfast at the hotel. European continental breakfast. We then went out and walked throught the town. It had been awhile since we have been there. It is really a cool place to visit and the weather was great. We ate lunch at the Heidelburg Inn. http://www.theheidelberginn.com/. The food was good. We also tasted Italian style wine form a local winey, Mandolina. For dinner we went to the Hitching Post II. Maya was a waitress there. For reference watch Sideways. http://www.hitchingpost2.com/ The food was great and we ate too much.
August 22, 2010
You're just like crosstown traffic
So hard to get through to you
Crosstown traffic
I don't need to run over you
Crosstown traffic
All you do is slow me down
And I'm tryin' to get on the other side of town
Jimi Hendrix
We got up early and ate breakfast and got on the road to head for home. Got out of Santa Barbara before the traffic. Stopped in La Mirada at one of our favorite places to eat. Northwoods Inn. http://www.clearmansrestaurants.com/
Two Salads and Cheese bread. Yummy.
However far away I will always love you
However long I stay I will always love you
Whatever words I say I will always love you
I will always love you
The Cure
I asked for the day off and we decided to go to Solvang for our anniversary. 34 Years. We started later as I ran in the morning. We took the 15 to the 78 to the 5 to the 405. Unforunately, we lost the carpool lane just after the 10 on the 405 and had traffic the rest of the day. Stopped at Thousand Oaks to have lunch at Five Guys. It is definiately different than In-N-Out. I ordered the bacon hamburger with everything and B ordered the little hamburger with all. We also got an order of fries. It was very good. Well worth the effort. None by us in SD, about 20 miles away. In-N-Out less than 3 miles from home.
We continued on our trip and hit big traffic in Santa Barbara. We made it to Solvang at 5pm and checked in to the Village at Peterson Inn. We had a nice room with a king size bed. We had not made any plans for dinner so we looked through the magazines in the room. B found a place called the Red Barn. It was great. We sat outside in their patio, B had a Top Sirloin and I had a New York Steak. I had them put on the outdoor heaters towards the end of our meal as it was getting cool.
I could feel at the time
There was no way of knowing
Fallen leaves in the night
Who can say where they're blowing
As free as the wind
And hopefully learning
Why the sea on the tide
Has no way of turning
More than this - there is nothing
More than this - tell me one thing
More than this - there is nothin
Roxy Music
8/21/10 Anniversary
We woke up and ate breakfast at the hotel. European continental breakfast. We then went out and walked throught the town. It had been awhile since we have been there. It is really a cool place to visit and the weather was great. We ate lunch at the Heidelburg Inn. http://www.theheidelberginn.com/. The food was good. We also tasted Italian style wine form a local winey, Mandolina. For dinner we went to the Hitching Post II. Maya was a waitress there. For reference watch Sideways. http://www.hitchingpost2.com/ The food was great and we ate too much.
August 22, 2010
You're just like crosstown traffic
So hard to get through to you
Crosstown traffic
I don't need to run over you
Crosstown traffic
All you do is slow me down
And I'm tryin' to get on the other side of town
Jimi Hendrix
We got up early and ate breakfast and got on the road to head for home. Got out of Santa Barbara before the traffic. Stopped in La Mirada at one of our favorite places to eat. Northwoods Inn. http://www.clearmansrestaurants.com/
Two Salads and Cheese bread. Yummy.
Solvang Lutheran Church
Solvang
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Coronado
8/14/10
Our daughter, J and her husband, BB came down Friday night to visit. BB has not seen much of San Diego so J thought we would go to Coronado. We got started at mid day and the sun was out at home. It got cloudy by La Jolla, but was perfect in Coronado. Our first stop was the Coronado Ferry Landing, restaurants and shops where the old ferry operated before the bridge. J and BB bought some cupcakes for later. Next we cruised through the city looking at the houses and looking for a place to park down by the Hotel Del Coronado.
We found a place and walked down the main section toward the hotel. We all were starving so we ate lunch at the Sun Deck there at the hotel. A three piece band was playing soft rock and roll hits and there were some couples dancing. The view was fantastic of the beach and pool area. After lunch we walked around the hotel and the beach area. Back to the car and since we took the bridge over we took the Silver Strand home. Saw the communication station where my Dad was stationed and showed them IB, CV, and then the three of them fell asleep while I drove home.
It was fun and yes they ate the cupcakes when we got home. J's blog will probably have pictures of them soon.
Our daughter, J and her husband, BB came down Friday night to visit. BB has not seen much of San Diego so J thought we would go to Coronado. We got started at mid day and the sun was out at home. It got cloudy by La Jolla, but was perfect in Coronado. Our first stop was the Coronado Ferry Landing, restaurants and shops where the old ferry operated before the bridge. J and BB bought some cupcakes for later. Next we cruised through the city looking at the houses and looking for a place to park down by the Hotel Del Coronado.
We found a place and walked down the main section toward the hotel. We all were starving so we ate lunch at the Sun Deck there at the hotel. A three piece band was playing soft rock and roll hits and there were some couples dancing. The view was fantastic of the beach and pool area. After lunch we walked around the hotel and the beach area. Back to the car and since we took the bridge over we took the Silver Strand home. Saw the communication station where my Dad was stationed and showed them IB, CV, and then the three of them fell asleep while I drove home.
It was fun and yes they ate the cupcakes when we got home. J's blog will probably have pictures of them soon.
Harbor Cruise & Music
August 13, 2010
B received an email from a local radio station to take a Harbor Cruise while a new band was performing on the top deck. She responded and receieved an email back. That was our ticket to the event. I met her in Mission Valley and we drove downtown to Harbor Drive. We had a little problem finding a place to park that was close. Finally found a lot and walked over to the Hornblower facilities. The line was long and we were not sure how many people would get on the boat. They started the boarding process and I was sure hoping someone was keeping track of the number of people getting on board. We made it on but it was very crowded and yes there was someone with a clicker tracking the number of passengers. We went in the main room and found some chairs and sat and watched as more people boarded. We finally left the dock so we went out to look at the city.
This was our boat. Stage back right side on top.
After cruising a little while, The Rescues took the small stage on the top deck. Their debut CD is now released and they are in town for a North Park Music Thing. We got to listen first. The band was good and we kept walking around looking at all the sights. It was not even too cold unless you went to the front of the boat with the wind. We went up to the top a couple of times to watch but it was very packed. You could hear the music all through the boat. They played about an hour and the cruise and music ended at the same time.
http://www.therescues.com/
It was a fantastic evening and yes we stopped at In-N-Out for dinner for the second consecutive Friday late night.
B received an email from a local radio station to take a Harbor Cruise while a new band was performing on the top deck. She responded and receieved an email back. That was our ticket to the event. I met her in Mission Valley and we drove downtown to Harbor Drive. We had a little problem finding a place to park that was close. Finally found a lot and walked over to the Hornblower facilities. The line was long and we were not sure how many people would get on the boat. They started the boarding process and I was sure hoping someone was keeping track of the number of people getting on board. We made it on but it was very crowded and yes there was someone with a clicker tracking the number of passengers. We went in the main room and found some chairs and sat and watched as more people boarded. We finally left the dock so we went out to look at the city.
After cruising a little while, The Rescues took the small stage on the top deck. Their debut CD is now released and they are in town for a North Park Music Thing. We got to listen first. The band was good and we kept walking around looking at all the sights. It was not even too cold unless you went to the front of the boat with the wind. We went up to the top a couple of times to watch but it was very packed. You could hear the music all through the boat. They played about an hour and the cruise and music ended at the same time.
http://www.therescues.com/
It was a fantastic evening and yes we stopped at In-N-Out for dinner for the second consecutive Friday late night.
All About the FOOD
August 10, 2010
We had a nice dinner out on Sunday, but we were also looking forward to dinner Monday night at the Brigantine. For two Mondays in August they were offering a 1 1/2 pound whole grilled Maine lobster plus 2 sides for $25. How can you pass that up? It was so good and we got some exercise getting the meat out of the shell..
Okay so Tuesday we decide to go to Carvers for their prime rib special. Center cut prime rib (12oz) plus 2 sides for $12.00.
Back to workouts and eating home cooked meals. Three nights in a row, not something we do, but it was so worth in.
We had a nice dinner out on Sunday, but we were also looking forward to dinner Monday night at the Brigantine. For two Mondays in August they were offering a 1 1/2 pound whole grilled Maine lobster plus 2 sides for $25. How can you pass that up? It was so good and we got some exercise getting the meat out of the shell..
Okay so Tuesday we decide to go to Carvers for their prime rib special. Center cut prime rib (12oz) plus 2 sides for $12.00.
Back to workouts and eating home cooked meals. Three nights in a row, not something we do, but it was so worth in.
Family and Food
August 8, 2010
My sister, C and her husband, R were in town over the weekend. Every year for as long as I remember they make a weekend trip to the Del Mar Racetrack with friends. This was the weekend. I texted C on Saturday and placed a $5.00 bet on Zenyatta to win. She was going for 18 wins in a row. She won but the odds were 1 to 5. I won fifty cents.
On Sunday evening they stopped by the house and we had dinner reservations (B's choice) at Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens, a 300+ seat restaurant which features a large outdoor patio and 1-acre of gardens. The restaurant serves a rotating menu of food—concentrating on organic, free-range and local ingredients—and of course beer. It is located in an industrial section of Escondido with no signage. They were quite busy when we got there with tastings and a store for their merchandise. We sat inside and watched them add ingredients to the vats.
http://www.stonebrew.com/
R and I ordered the pale ale. For dinner we all had something a little bit different. C had Chicken Schnitzel, B had Chicken Tikka Masala, R had Australian Wagyu Top Sirloin Steak and I had Artisanal Sausage Platter. The cheese soup was pretty good too. The food and atmosphere was great. It was good to catch up and laugh.
Definitely a place we will go back. Good job B.
My sister, C and her husband, R were in town over the weekend. Every year for as long as I remember they make a weekend trip to the Del Mar Racetrack with friends. This was the weekend. I texted C on Saturday and placed a $5.00 bet on Zenyatta to win. She was going for 18 wins in a row. She won but the odds were 1 to 5. I won fifty cents.
On Sunday evening they stopped by the house and we had dinner reservations (B's choice) at Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens, a 300+ seat restaurant which features a large outdoor patio and 1-acre of gardens. The restaurant serves a rotating menu of food—concentrating on organic, free-range and local ingredients—and of course beer. It is located in an industrial section of Escondido with no signage. They were quite busy when we got there with tastings and a store for their merchandise. We sat inside and watched them add ingredients to the vats.
http://www.stonebrew.com/
R and I ordered the pale ale. For dinner we all had something a little bit different. C had Chicken Schnitzel, B had Chicken Tikka Masala, R had Australian Wagyu Top Sirloin Steak and I had Artisanal Sausage Platter. The cheese soup was pretty good too. The food and atmosphere was great. It was good to catch up and laugh.
Definitely a place we will go back. Good job B.
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