Bornieo goes to Monterey

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 10-07-2008, 10:10 PM

So, this past weekend I took a journey up to Monterey/ Carmel for the wedding of Nic & Robin (Gwyrne and Hippie) and it gave me a chance to hang out in the area and see the Aquarium and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.

I went to the Monterey Aquarium on Monday and it was fairly busy for a weekday, I would think. The exibits were fantastic as was the whole area where the buildings sit - Cannery Row. The Seals were out on the rocks and it was interesting to see where Star Trek 4 was filmed. heheh

I had lunch at the "fancy" place there at the Aquarium and it was terrible. The Clam Chowder was not good at all with giant clams that were very tough. I ordered a steak sandwich, which was like chewing rubber. All of this at a cost of $30. Wholly cow.

Sunday I went up to the Santa Cruze boardwalk and rode the famous Big Dipper Coaster which was phenominal. Rode it 9 times and its advertised as the oldest working coaster. It was a beautiful day there and I really had a great time. Also, I found some roasted Pecan's that I've been searching for since Disney World. Yum

Saturday was the wedding, which I think the couple would like to keep private but, here are a couple shots of me and where the event happend. It could not have been a better day with the sun shining and the waves crashing - it was picture perfect. The reception was at a place called Forge in the Forest and the food was incredible. I can't say enough good things about it.

The bar at the reception

Nic and I

The view from the ceremony.

So, a toast to the bride and groom and a big congrats!!

Gemini Cricket · 10-07-2008, 10:13 PM

Well, you both clean up real nice.

Oooh! You went on the Tooth Chipper at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk!

BarTopDancer · 10-07-2008, 10:18 PM

Did you see Sharky4?

Gwyren · 10-07-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Well, you both clean up real nice.

I better keep that picture around as it may be a LONG time before I clean myself up to anywhere near that level again.

dlrp_bopazot · 10-07-2008, 10:31 PM

nice picture and report thanks for sharing .

Ghoulish Delight · 10-07-2008, 10:48 PM

Awesome trip and congrats to the newlyweds. I love the Big Dipper. Is the carousel, with the rings to throw, still there?

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 10-07-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Did you see Sharky4?

Saw a hammerhead shark and a couple others. Not sure which was that.

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Awesome trip and congrats to the newlyweds. I love the Big Dipper. Is the carousel, with the rings to throw, still there?

Yeah, the carousel is there and I rode a few times but never got a ring into the clowns mouth. hehe

Not Afraid · 10-07-2008, 11:11 PM

Nic looks great (and so do you Mark) but who I really want to see is Robin!!!!

lashbear · 10-08-2008, 12:20 PM

Stoat & I did a "Fly-by" ride on the Giant Dipper on our way to SFO. As a Coaster Geek, I had to, because it's the first coaster that Vincent Price rides in the Doco "America Screams".

It had some really nice "head-chopper" moments, as I recall.

Kevy Baby · 10-08-2008, 03:32 PM

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...but who I really want to see is Robin!!!!

Here ya go!

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10-07-2008, 10:10 PM	#1
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	Bornieo goes to Monterey So, this past weekend I took a journey up to Monterey/ Carmel for the wedding of Nic & Robin (Gwyrne and Hippie) and it gave me a chance to hang out in the area and see the Aquarium and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. I went to the Monterey Aquarium on Monday and it was fairly busy for a weekday, I would think. The exibits were fantastic as was the whole area where the buildings sit - Cannery Row. The Seals were out on the rocks and it was interesting to see where Star Trek 4 was filmed. heheh I had lunch at the "fancy" place there at the Aquarium and it was terrible. The Clam Chowder was not good at all with giant clams that were very tough. I ordered a steak sandwich, which was like chewing rubber. All of this at a cost of $30. Wholly cow. Sunday I went up to the Santa Cruze boardwalk and rode the famous Big Dipper Coaster which was phenominal. Rode it 9 times and its advertised as the oldest working coaster. It was a beautiful day there and I really had a great time. Also, I found some roasted Pecan's that I've been searching for since Disney World. Yum Saturday was the wedding, which I think the couple would like to keep private but, here are a couple shots of me and where the event happend. It could not have been a better day with the sun shining and the waves crashing - it was picture perfect. The reception was at a place called Forge in the Forest and the food was incredible. I can't say enough good things about it. The bar at the reception Nic and I The view from the ceremony. So, a toast to the bride and groom and a big congrats!!
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Well, you both clean up real nice. Oooh! You went on the Tooth Chipper at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk!
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Awesome trip and congrats to the newlyweds. I love the Big Dipper. Is the carousel, with the rings to throw, still there? __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Nic looks great (and so do you Mark) but who I really want to see is Robin!!!!
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Stoat & I did a "Fly-by" ride on the Giant Dipper on our way to SFO. As a Coaster Geek, I had to, because it's the first coaster that Vincent Price rides in the Doco "America Screams". It had some really nice "head-chopper" moments, as I recall. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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