2007 Swanking ideas

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by MouseWife

Wild Animal Park~ haven't done that in ages...I wouldn't go on a hot day....

While the San Diego Zoo was not on the list, if you get an annual pass to the SD Zoo, it also covers the Wild Animal Park (and vice versa). Their AP is not much more than a single day. Susan and I had a "couple's pass" and it was only like $18 more than two single day passes for the two of use. They also have a "family pass."

Originally Posted by MouseWife

How long does it take to get to Hearst Castle? I've only done the first tour. I love it.

About 4 hours from either LA or San Francisco. I could plan out a great weekend which would include Hearst Castle, outdoor hot tubs in the woods at night at Sycamore Mineral Springs (see photos below), possibly staying at the Apple Farm (Susan and I's FAVORITE hotel) and other fun surprises.

Originally Posted by MouseWife

I want to go to the Calico Ghost Town.

Just make sure you know that most of the town (if not all - I am not sure) is a rebuild. Most of it burned down is a massive fire a few years back.

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

OK, HERE'S something I'd like to accomplish this Spring........CAMPING.

You can join Susan and I (and a couple of thousand others) at the Portrero War. You can watch a bunch of (Renaissance and before) geeks put on a lot of steel and go beat up on each other. Or you can participate if you like, but that is (in my opinion) WAY too much effort!

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Hows about Camp Hot Springe camping?

See my San Luis Obispo suggestion above. Instead of staying at a hotel, we could stay at one of the wonderful campgrounds on the Central Coast (Montana de Oro or others).