Oh, whoa! No freak shows here.

Erica and Marla had settled on the burger restaurant, so I can see why she'd be frustrated that others were suggesting a change of plans.

As I understand the event, it wasn't really about "swank" as much as Erica wanted to see people, and had a limited range of time to do that.

God forbid that something other than a loud chain restaurant be suggested for a place for friends to get together and catch up.

Maybe I don't keep up on the minutia of planning that went on with this thread. For me, it was "oh look, I have a couple of hours in my life and there's this cool place to explore nearby - maybe I'll suggest that".

But, that was obviously way out of line. :rolleyes:

Well, I'm sorry to hear that anybody on any side is frustrated. No worries, people. An afternoon outing is not worth fighting about.

I'll be wherever Erica is and I hope to see you all there.

Lisa, it's not a freak-show. It's just a discussion with differing opinions of different people trying to come to a happy solution workable for all ... and I daresay, especially for Erica.

I suppose Erica's not in a position to reply to this thread ... so I'm willing to assume that Marla's got her "proxy."


So, yeah, there was nothing in the original post about Islands. It suggested Encounter for swank, or something near the airport ... and i think mentioned the Howard Hughes Center as something near the airport that has a bunch of restaurants.

Then it seems to me that Encounters seemed a combo of too iffy and too pricey. So Marla spoke to Erica and they arrived at Islands as a cheaper and, though less exciting, certainly reliable alternative.


Ok fine.


Chris and Lisa made an alternate suggestion. I happen to think their suggestion is indeed more in line with the swank Erica seemed to be hoping for in her original post. And absent renting a cabana, it doesn't look to be all that expensive or anything.


What would Erica do? Where would Walt have lunch? Which would Jesus pick?


It's my sole opinion that Erica would like the Custom better.


That opinion is rooted, btw, in my intimate knowledge of the Howard Hughes Center and its Islands.



But there's no need to get upset about a simple lunch discussion.

Guys... I really don't care where we go. Really.

I didn't decide on Islands, but then again, I really don't care where we go. Really. It was a silly suggestion, but a perfectly fine one to me.

I just said it because it suggested a wide array of options. I want people to feel comfortable coming, and not have price be an issue, if it was. And if we wanted to go somewhere else, I'd be more than glad to help out if budgetary issues were at hand. Besides, I'm around too early to really eat dinner... so it doesn't matter to me where we go. I just want to see some friends. If no one was going to be able to make it, it wasn't going to be a big deal either... Although I must say - the United terminal is deadly boring.

Oh, I did see the Custom Hotel while landing. Looks interesting.

But again, I really don't care where we're going. Really.

ok, then ... sheepishly, can we go to the Custom, because I'm awfully bored of that Islands?

And may I add that I used to go there all the time with zapppop, whom I'd rather not be reminded of nowadays.



Heheh, not that I couldn't deal. Oh, hell, the Custom just sounds more interesting. Pfft, I'd eat at the United Terminal if it meant seeing Erica for an hour.

Can you post detailed directions from LAX to this place? Like seriously detailed.

For some reason I was under the impression it was a dinner thing and frankly since I'm pretty strapped and shouldn't even be going up there (but it's to see E and well...) I was suggesting some place I know that is cheap and know how to get to. Since we're doing more drinks, sure, this place sounds fine. But I need seriously detailed directions from terminal 7 at LAX.

WWJDFAKB?

(What Would Jesus Do For A Klondike Bar?)

1. Get in your car.
2. Close the door.
3. Put the key in the ignition and start the car (though you may choose to put this step before #2
4. ...

I'll work on the rest later.

Simple as pie directions from LAX or points south. (aka "The Rest")

North on Sepulveda Blvd.

Take the left fork to Lincoln Blvd. (this fork is well-signed, just north of the airport)

The Custom is at Lincoln and Manchester, about 3 minutes north.
8639 Lincoln Blvd.

I'm glad this worked out and I'm hoping we can make an appearance. I'm not sure we could've committed to a sit down meal. This way we can all come and go as time allows. I believe the Grill by the pool is a place that many can gather, come and go as you please, order drinks or nosh or both or nothing. And, more importantly, relax and have some social time together.