Impromptu San Diego

JWBear · 08-16-2010, 04:08 PM

Since I have the week off, we decided to take an impromptu trip to San Diego. We just checked into the tres swanky W Hotel (we got a killer deal!). We're going to head up to Balboa Park this evening for the Spreckles Organ concert.

Can you be in love with a hotel?

wolfy999 · 08-16-2010, 04:24 PM

Pics?

katiesue · 08-16-2010, 10:05 PM

I've heard it's wonderful. We're just up the road if you're into watching Polo tomorrow Maddie has Chukkars

DreadPirateRoberts · 08-16-2010, 10:34 PM

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Maddie has Chukkars

Is that something a doctor can take care of?

MouseWife · 08-17-2010, 08:36 AM

The 'W'. Hmm. I think I've walked past it. Corner location?

What else do you guys have planned? I live here and sometimes, when you liev somewhere, you don't think of fun things to do. So, what are you doing?

You could ride the ferry across to Coronado, walk around. See downtown from the other side.

Have fun!

I don't have anything exciting going on to share. :0(

katiesue · 08-17-2010, 09:04 AM

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Is that something a doctor can take care of?

I wish, then I would own two less horses

Ghoulish Delight · 08-17-2010, 09:06 AM

We stayed at that W several years back, it IS a nice place.

Once Theo's old enough to appreciate the zoo I get the feeling we'll be seeing San Diego a lot more often.

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!

alphabassettgrrl · 08-17-2010, 02:10 PM

JW- I toured a Soviet sub moored next to the Queen Mary. Same thing with those water-tight doors. I had a friend with me who is 6' plus, and kind of heavy. It *was* interesting to watch him get through those tiny little doors but he made it! And I'm glad you did, too.

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.

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MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	The 'W'. Hmm. I think I've walked past it. Corner location? What else do you guys have planned? I live here and sometimes, when you liev somewhere, you don't think of fun things to do. So, what are you doing? You could ride the ferry across to Coronado, walk around. See downtown from the other side. Have fun! I don't have anything exciting going on to share. :0( __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	We stayed at that W several years back, it IS a nice place. Once Theo's old enough to appreciate the zoo I get the feeling we'll be seeing San Diego a lot more often. __________________ '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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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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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	JW- I toured a Soviet sub moored next to the Queen Mary. Same thing with those water-tight doors. I had a friend with me who is 6' plus, and kind of heavy. It was interesting to watch him get through those tiny little doors but he made it! And I'm glad you did, too. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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