Impromptu San Diego

JWBear · 08-17-2010, 02:03 PM

The organ concert was wonderful! I'm not ashamed to say that I love a good organ. There's nothing like hearing one in person; it's the way the sound surrounds you and travels through you.

This morning, we had breakfast at the hotel. I don't think we'll be eating many meals here. The food is very good, but very expensive (and you don't get very much). We walked down to the Maritime Museum and toured the Star of India. After that, Bill convinced me to tour the Soviet submarine there.

Before you board they have a sign with a teeny hole in it. It says that you must be able to fit through the hole in order to tour the sub! I was able to squeeze through, but it was not very dignified. Anyway, there are four of these tiny watertight doors in the sub that you have to crawl through. And I swear they got smaller and smaller as you went!

What struck me the most about the sub was how poorly the construction seemed. Bill remarked that it looked like something someone built in their backyard. The hull was warped and lumpy. (How do you get lumpy steel?) The interior walls were mad of cheap plywood. Everything just looked cheap and jury-rigged. This was the height of Soviet naval technology? Hunt For Red October it ain't!

After a forgettable lunch at a place on the waterfront we returned to the hotel about 1:00 to find the room hadn't been made up. this was a disappointment; we had planned on relaxing for a few hours there before heading out to the Gaslamp Quarter. Bill called the front desk. It turns out the hotel only cleans rooms in the afternoon! wtf? They promised to send someone right up, so we retired to the "Living Room" (lobby) to take advantage of the free WiFi there.

Anyway... That's it for now!

Kevy Baby · 08-17-2010, 04:06 PM

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...before heading out to the Gaslamp Quarter.

If don't already have plans for dinner, we are big fans of Lou and Mickeys. Pricey, but good.

MouseWife · 08-17-2010, 05:06 PM

Have you already done the Midway? Been to the Cabrillo Monument/lighthouse in Pt. Loma?

I imagine you guys have been here before? is there a game while you are in town? LOL Do you care?

Enjoy your time. I wish I had something interesting to invite you to/suggest but I am a bust. I think tonight we're doing a bike class at REI. Maybe pick up In & Out. Whooot!!

Oh, and thanks for the info about that sub. I would probably suffocate.

Do you know, I have never heard the Organ @ the Pavillion? Isn't is beautiful?

Kevy Baby · 08-17-2010, 06:57 PM

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Have you already done the Midway? Been to the Cabrillo Monument/lighthouse in Pt. Loma?

I've done both of those. Loved the Midway (I want to take my Dad there - as an old Navy dog, he will love it) and enjoyed the lighthouse.

MouseWife · 08-18-2010, 07:36 AM

Kevy, my dad would have loved it, too. He split his years between the Air Force and Navy.

And, the locations!! Beautiful! There are hikes to be done up at the lighthouse, too. If you head down towards the tide pools, even more.

While is it warmer this week, I hope that means that the skies are more clear.

On a clear day, you can see forever!!!

Kevy Baby · 08-18-2010, 11:51 AM

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On a clear day, you can see forever!!!

Or at least until next week...

08-17-2010, 02:03 PM	#1
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	The organ concert was wonderful! I'm not ashamed to say that I love a good organ. There's nothing like hearing one in person; it's the way the sound surrounds you and travels through you. This morning, we had breakfast at the hotel. I don't think we'll be eating many meals here. The food is very good, but very expensive (and you don't get very much). We walked down to the Maritime Museum and toured the Star of India. After that, Bill convinced me to tour the Soviet submarine there. Before you board they have a sign with a teeny hole in it. It says that you must be able to fit through the hole in order to tour the sub! I was able to squeeze through, but it was not very dignified. Anyway, there are four of these tiny watertight doors in the sub that you have to crawl through. And I swear they got smaller and smaller as you went! What struck me the most about the sub was how poorly the construction seemed. Bill remarked that it looked like something someone built in their backyard. The hull was warped and lumpy. (How do you get lumpy steel?) The interior walls were mad of cheap plywood. Everything just looked cheap and jury-rigged. This was the height of Soviet naval technology? Hunt For Red October it ain't! After a forgettable lunch at a place on the waterfront we returned to the hotel about 1:00 to find the room hadn't been made up. this was a disappointment; we had planned on relaxing for a few hours there before heading out to the Gaslamp Quarter. Bill called the front desk. It turns out the hotel only cleans rooms in the afternoon! wtf? They promised to send someone right up, so we retired to the "Living Room" (lobby) to take advantage of the free WiFi there. Anyway... That's it for now! __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	Have you already done the Midway? Been to the Cabrillo Monument/lighthouse in Pt. Loma? I imagine you guys have been here before? is there a game while you are in town? LOL Do you care? Enjoy your time. I wish I had something interesting to invite you to/suggest but I am a bust. I think tonight we're doing a bike class at REI. Maybe pick up In & Out. Whooot!! Oh, and thanks for the info about that sub. I would probably suffocate. Do you know, I have never heard the Organ @ the Pavillion? Isn't is beautiful? __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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08-18-2010, 07:36 AM	#5
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	Kevy, my dad would have loved it, too. He split his years between the Air Force and Navy. And, the locations!! Beautiful! There are hikes to be done up at the lighthouse, too. If you head down towards the tide pools, even more. While is it warmer this week, I hope that means that the skies are more clear. On a clear day, you can see forever!!! __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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