I'm going to..... Fresno? - Page 2

JWBear · 05-17-2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrooge McSam

Oo Oo Oo Oo

Forestiere Underground Gardens

If you're into that sort of thing

Way cool! Huell did a segment on it, but I didn't remember that it was in Fresno. I'll have to check it out! Thanks!

Moonliner · 05-19-2006, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrooge McSam

Oo Oo Oo Oo

Forestiere Underground Gardens

Working alone during his spare time and using only hand tools, Baldasare Forestiere spent some 40 years sculpting an underground complex

If you're into that sort of thing

Oh sure, this guy's famous but I do the same thing to hold my Barbie collection and I get called a freak ....

CoasterMatt · 05-17-2006, 05:27 PM

There's always the Blackbeard's Family Entertainment Center - they have a lil kiddie roller coaster (the sort of thing credit whores like myself head for when we can)

http://rcdb.com/pd241.htm

wendybeth · 05-17-2006, 05:37 PM

I just popped in to say to JW: I'm sorry. I drove through Fresno once- it was horrible. Not as horrible as Armadillo TX, but damned close. It smelled funny, too. Are there rendering plants there?

SacTown Chronic · 05-17-2006, 06:55 PM

I gotta drive through Fresno to get to the in-laws. I call it the double whammy. Then I giggle. Then Crystal gives me the stink-eye.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-17-2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

Are there rendering plants there?

Paper mills, I believe.

wendybeth · 05-18-2006, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Paper mills, I believe.

Yeah, that's about right- paper mills are pretty stinky.

MouseWife · 05-18-2006, 10:24 AM

Yes, Yosemite might be packed but you are so close!!

Day trips are cool, like what Not Afraid said. All of the places she mentioned would be nice and if you aren't driving all of the way {like we have to from here} you might be more able to tolerate the masses.

Monterey might not be too far, as well as San Jose and the Winchester House.

Of course, I don't drive, I just make the plans so I might be way off on the mileage.

I hope you have a nice hotel. The last time we stayed at the Best Western Garden Court Inn {something like that} and at 2 a.m. we had some seedy looking people pounding at our door.

And it wasn't Anne whatever he name is {Ellen Degeneres' ex}.

Now, when we do stay, we stay more in the city area and not right off the freeway.

Oh, and yes, they have a Target! Air conditioned!!!

Have fun!

JWBear · 05-18-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MouseWife

Oh, and yes, they have a Target! Air conditioned!!!

Ooooo.... I can hardly wait!

My late sister lived in 29 Palms for years. I remember her telling us how excited everyone was when they got their first elevator in town! Hot diggity!

Not Afraid · 05-17-2006, 07:04 PM

My Brother lives about 40 North of Fresno - he goes to Fresno when he needs a Home Depot or other such amenities. My niece also lives in Fresno as in a nurse at Valley Children's.

Now, I can't tekk you too much about Fresno because, when I go there I spend all my time in the Sierras. But, I DO know there is a decent gay community in Fresno and that Old-Town Clovis is a hot spot.

Beyond that, get in your rental car and drive to Oakhurst & Fish Camp (Highway 41) or Mariposa (Highway 49). Each are about 40 miles-1 hour away on somewhat mountainous roads. Or, better yet, take the weekend and drive to either Yosemite (the Valley is about 2 1/2 hours away but the park entrance is closer and the Mariposa Grove is right inside the Hwy 41 entrance) OR Drive to Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Boyden Caverns.

San Francisco is also about 2 hours away (acording to my Bro).

I've spend a LOT of time up in Oakhurst and surrounding communities. It's very pretty in the mountains. I also know where some great, unmarked hot springs are off of 41 and there are some GREAT drives to be had if you're into that sort of exploring.

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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I just popped in to say to JW: I'm sorry. I drove through Fresno once- it was horrible. Not as horrible as Armadillo TX, but damned close. It smelled funny, too. Are there rendering plants there? __________________
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SacTown Chronic the myth of the dream Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,217	I gotta drive through Fresno to get to the in-laws. I call it the double whammy. Then I giggle. Then Crystal gives me the stink-eye.
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MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	Yes, Yosemite might be packed but you are so close!! Day trips are cool, like what Not Afraid said. All of the places she mentioned would be nice and if you aren't driving all of the way {like we have to from here} you might be more able to tolerate the masses. Monterey might not be too far, as well as San Jose and the Winchester House. Of course, I don't drive, I just make the plans so I might be way off on the mileage. I hope you have a nice hotel. The last time we stayed at the Best Western Garden Court Inn {something like that} and at 2 a.m. we had some seedy looking people pounding at our door. And it wasn't Anne whatever he name is {Ellen Degeneres' ex}. Now, when we do stay, we stay more in the city area and not right off the freeway. Oh, and yes, they have a Target! Air conditioned!!! Have fun! __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	My Brother lives about 40 North of Fresno - he goes to Fresno when he needs a Home Depot or other such amenities. My niece also lives in Fresno as in a nurse at Valley Children's. Now, I can't tekk you too much about Fresno because, when I go there I spend all my time in the Sierras. But, I DO know there is a decent gay community in Fresno and that Old-Town Clovis is a hot spot. Beyond that, get in your rental car and drive to Oakhurst & Fish Camp (Highway 41) or Mariposa (Highway 49). Each are about 40 miles-1 hour away on somewhat mountainous roads. Or, better yet, take the weekend and drive to either Yosemite (the Valley is about 2 1/2 hours away but the park entrance is closer and the Mariposa Grove is right inside the Hwy 41 entrance) OR Drive to Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Boyden Caverns. San Francisco is also about 2 hours away (acording to my Bro). I've spend a LOT of time up in Oakhurst and surrounding communities. It's very pretty in the mountains. I also know where some great, unmarked hot springs are off of 41 and there are some GREAT drives to be had if you're into that sort of exploring.
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