Griffith Swank : November 18th

Morrigoon · 10-03-2007, 04:46 PM

Okay guys, this is something I've wanted to do for a long time, get a bunch of good friends together and go enjoy some of the delights Griffith Park has to offer, most of which I've not experienced before.

There are a couple options that could be changed in or out, but here is the tentative itinerary:

8:30am: Meet up at LA Equestrian Center

9:00am-10:00am: 1-hour horseback ride ($25/hr per person under 220 lbs, $45/hr pp 220+ lbs)

11am: Be some of the first people on the Griffith Park Carousel (yes, WALT’S carousel) as it opens up for the day ($2)

11:30pm: A delightful picnic lunch in the park

1:00pm: Travel Town (FREE), LA Live Steamers (FREE), and Walt Disney’s Train Barn (FREE but donations to the Carollwood Pacific Historical Society are accepted)

Now, if we have 10 or more people for horseback riding we can make reservations (otherwise it's just a matter of showing up). Alternatively, if nobody wants to do the horseback ride, we could either go on a hike to the Bat Cave or bike ride around the park.

LA Live Steamers and Walt's Train Barn close at 3. I'm guessing we'll have done all 3 by that time, but just in case, we'll leave Travel Town stuff till last because they stay open until 5.

Also nearby of course is the LA Zoo ($10 - $7 if we have 15 or more people) and the Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage ($9)

(The reason for the particular date chosen is that the Carollwood Pacific Historical Society only opens up Walt's Train Barn once a month, on the third Sunday of the month.)

Cadaverous Pallor · 10-03-2007, 04:58 PM

I'm up for pretty much anything other than the horses, but I can't commit to any dates at the moment.

keith - SuPeR K! · 10-03-2007, 06:13 PM

I've always wanted to go there! I hope I can make it

BarTopDancer · 10-03-2007, 06:25 PM

Sounds like fun. Except for the horses. No thank you!

innerSpaceman · 10-04-2007, 07:28 AM

The only thing I have any interest in at Griffith Park is seeing the revamped Griffith Observatory ... and they've made that an unbelievable hassle to do.

But if anyone wants to hike up the hill with me first thing in the morning (and we can't stay to see things thru the telescope, cause cars are towed away at 6pm), I'd be up for that.

But Travel Town - beyond boring. Horseback Riding - uh, if I'm going to do that, I've got a prior committment to support a friend's new buziness.

BarTopDancer · 10-04-2007, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

But Travel Town - beyond boring. Horseback Riding - uh, if I'm going to do that, I've got a prior committment to support a friend's new buziness.

ooo. Maybe she can get me on the horses. They are beautiful but scare the bejezzers out of me.

Not Afraid · 10-04-2007, 09:40 AM

I love "vacationing" locally. There's so much to see that I haven't seen before and I think this sounds like a great idea. I'll have to check the date as we get closer - it's the start of busy season for my work.

Morrigoon · 10-04-2007, 10:28 AM

Like I said, if folks aren't up for the horses, there are some great alternate activities, including just taking a leisurely bike ride through the park, or hiking up to the bat cave, or the zoo, or the Gene Autry museum, etc.

The horses thing was because it was something so very different to do. (And if ism has a friend's business to support, maybe that's a swanking for a different time!)

Ponine · 10-04-2007, 10:59 AM

I'm terrified of horses, and not sure I still know how to ride a bike, but otherwise, thats not bad.

Capt Jack · 10-04-2007, 11:37 AM

never been on a horse. donkey once, motorcycle a few times...but never a horse.

love to try though. its just like a really big dog, right?

View Poll Results: Will you be swanking with us? Please check all that apply
Yes - Itinerary as shown	1	16.67%
Yes - But can we do the ride an hour later?	3	50.00%
Yes - Everything but the horses	3	50.00%
(Add-in) I'm up for the (somewhat tough) 1.75-mi hike to the Bat Cave	1	16.67%
(Add-in) Let's ride bikes!	1	16.67%
(Add-in) I'd like to see the Zoo or Autry Museum added in	0	0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 6. You may not vote on this poll

10-03-2007, 04:46 PM	#1
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Griffith Swank : November 18th Okay guys, this is something I've wanted to do for a long time, get a bunch of good friends together and go enjoy some of the delights Griffith Park has to offer, most of which I've not experienced before. There are a couple options that could be changed in or out, but here is the tentative itinerary: 8:30am: Meet up at LA Equestrian Center 9:00am-10:00am: 1-hour horseback ride ($25/hr per person under 220 lbs, $45/hr pp 220+ lbs) 11am: Be some of the first people on the Griffith Park Carousel (yes, WALT’S carousel) as it opens up for the day ($2) 11:30pm: A delightful picnic lunch in the park 1:00pm: Travel Town (FREE), LA Live Steamers (FREE), and Walt Disney’s Train Barn (FREE but donations to the Carollwood Pacific Historical Society are accepted) Now, if we have 10 or more people for horseback riding we can make reservations (otherwise it's just a matter of showing up). Alternatively, if nobody wants to do the horseback ride, we could either go on a hike to the Bat Cave or bike ride around the park. LA Live Steamers and Walt's Train Barn close at 3. I'm guessing we'll have done all 3 by that time, but just in case, we'll leave Travel Town stuff till last because they stay open until 5. Also nearby of course is the LA Zoo ($10 - $7 if we have 15 or more people) and the Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage ($9) (The reason for the particular date chosen is that the Carollwood Pacific Historical Society only opens up Walt's Train Barn once a month, on the third Sunday of the month.) __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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10-03-2007, 04:58 PM	#2
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I'm up for pretty much anything other than the horses, but I can't commit to any dates at the moment. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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10-03-2007, 06:13 PM	#3
keith - SuPeR K! Community Fruit Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 547	I've always wanted to go there! I hope I can make it
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Sounds like fun. Except for the horses. No thank you! __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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10-04-2007, 07:28 AM	#5
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	The only thing I have any interest in at Griffith Park is seeing the revamped Griffith Observatory ... and they've made that an unbelievable hassle to do. But if anyone wants to hike up the hill with me first thing in the morning (and we can't stay to see things thru the telescope, cause cars are towed away at 6pm), I'd be up for that. But Travel Town - beyond boring. Horseback Riding - uh, if I'm going to do that, I've got a prior committment to support a friend's new buziness.
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10-04-2007, 09:40 AM	#7
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I love "vacationing" locally. There's so much to see that I haven't seen before and I think this sounds like a great idea. I'll have to check the date as we get closer - it's the start of busy season for my work.
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10-04-2007, 10:28 AM	#8
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Like I said, if folks aren't up for the horses, there are some great alternate activities, including just taking a leisurely bike ride through the park, or hiking up to the bat cave, or the zoo, or the Gene Autry museum, etc. The horses thing was because it was something so very different to do. (And if ism has a friend's business to support, maybe that's a swanking for a different time!) __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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10-04-2007, 10:59 AM	#9
Ponine Virgin Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,075	I'm terrified of horses, and not sure I still know how to ride a bike, but otherwise, thats not bad. __________________ There's something strange, There's something wrong. I see a change - It's like when love dies.
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10-04-2007, 11:37 AM	#10
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	never been on a horse. donkey once, motorcycle a few times...but never a horse. love to try though. its just like a really big dog, right? __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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