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If you’ve ever thought to yourself “Man, this is a great bookstore” in any other place than Powell’s Books, you’ve never gone to Powell’s Bookstore.
Prepare to be amazed.
E: one of my old roommates was training for the Olympics and used to cycle to Oceanside every day. One day he bent a rim and another roommate and I went out to pick him up. It’s about an hour and a half drive and some of the prettiest in the country that I’ve seen.
Obviously not the bookstore you are talking about, but we went to a bookstore over the weekend for the first time in over a year. It was magical.
Every bookstore is magical. Powell’s just leaves you dumbfounded by the sheer volume of amazing reads. You could easily spend the entire weekend in there and feel like you did good on your travels.
If you’ve ever thought to yourself “Man, this is a great bookstore” in any other place than Powell’s Books, you’ve never gone to Powell’s Bookstore.
Prepare to be amazed.
E: one of my old roommates was training for the Olympics and used to cycle to Oceanside every day. One day he bent a rim and another roommate and I went out to pick him up. It’s about an hour and a half drive and some of the prettiest in the country that I’ve seen.
Hell yea, Powells is absolutely on the list.
I don't think we'll make it to the coast because we've already got a ton of car time schedule and my GF gets motion sickness so we've gotta be strategic there. If you know any pretty drives off of I5, though, I'm all ears.
Anyone have any must-see/do/eats in Western Oregon? My girlfriend and I are doing Crater Lake, Willamette Valley, and Portland around Labor Day.
What type of stuff do you like?
I didn't go to Crater Lake. I only spent a few hours in Eugene, so can't comment much there. But there's an overlook area in a park that you can see much of the city. And I believe there's a small botanical/rose garden down there that's nice.
Corvallis is a cool little college town. Two Towns Ciderhouse is solid.
Mt. Angel is a German themed town to the east of Salem. There's an Octoberfest there, but I think it's a couple weeks after you're in the area. There's a brewery at a nearby monastery that's solid and overlooks a hop field.
The valley has a ton of farmland outside the towns and cities. Prepare to see a lot of grass and hazelnut farms on 5 between Salem and Eugene.
The brewery scene in Oregon is just great in general. Tons of good options everywhere.
So last year, the fires burned up a lot of area in the mountains to the east of the Valley. I might have recommended Detroit Lake, but that got hit hard by the fire.
Silver Falls State Park is a worthy visit. Some good hiking, bunch of trails, and waterfalls. South Falls is easy to reach and an amazing view. I think the fires got close to Silver Falls, but might have spared. Would need to double check.
Multnomah Falls is right off 84, about 25 miles east of Portland. I swung by there before going back to PDX. It's 600 feet high and my gf says it was shown in Twilight movies.
Post by garageland on Jun 25, 2021 13:30:51 GMT -5
Wandering Animal Kingdom today with the kiddos and the Mrs. and I got a bit tanked. We were walking to the raft ride when I mentioned I was starting to chaff. Mrs. GL didn’t even skip a beat and screamed “I GOT ASTRO-GLIDE” and I never thought I would have laid in the street laughing so hard at Disney but here we are.
Finally home and rested enough to finally do this.
Disney was a whirlwind. 6 parks in 7 days with two kids. I was scared walking in that the kids would have to wear masks but they didn’t. Literally no one did except cast members. Once you got past not wearing a mask, you realized the upped capacity and there wasn’t a way to social distance. You got used to it quickly.
My biggest overall issue wasn’t the mask policy though. It was no trams or shuttles running the parking lot. If you were parked three miles away, you walked three miles back. We did this two days and then just paid to park in premiere which was double the price. The thought of carrying all the kids purchases AND the kids was too much for me.
About 95% of the rides were open. Maybe more. The only thing I can think was closed was the People Mover but I’m not totally sure there wasn’t anything else. I also can’t speak about wait times because we have a special needs kid and got a DAS pass that is basically a fast pass on steroids. We never waited. We’d make reservations for a ride or show and walk around till it was time. You jumped straight to the front after you showed up. You’d think this was just for the kid and a guardian or both parents but no, we were a family of 4 that did it every freaking time. The crazy thing? They never once asked for proof of eligibility. It’s just assumed and I’m not sure how they kept people from getting that status if they just say my kid has a disability.
Because of meltdowns we were only in the park 7 or 8 hours a day but it worked out just fine. Big ups to the kids for walking that.
If you’re looking to go and not wear a mask, now is the time.
Finally home and rested enough to finally do this.
Disney was a whirlwind. 6 parks in 7 days with two kids. I was scared walking in that the kids would have to wear masks but they didn’t. Literally no one did except cast members. Once you got past not wearing a mask, you realized the upped capacity and there wasn’t a way to social distance. You got used to it quickly.
My biggest overall issue wasn’t the mask policy though. It was no trams or shuttles running the parking lot. If you were parked three miles away, you walked three miles back. We did this two days and then just paid to park in premiere which was double the price. The thought of carrying all the kids purchases AND the kids was too much for me.
About 95% of the rides were open. Maybe more. The only thing I can think was closed was the People Mover but I’m not totally sure there wasn’t anything else. I also can’t speak about wait times because we have a special needs kid and got a DAS pass that is basically a fast pass on steroids. We never waited. We’d make reservations for a ride or show and walk around till it was time. You jumped straight to the front after you showed up. You’d think this was just for the kid and a guardian or both parents but no, we were a family of 4 that did it every freaking time. The crazy thing? They never once asked for proof of eligibility. It’s just assumed and I’m not sure how they kept people from getting that status if they just say my kid has a disability.
Because of meltdowns we were only in the park 7 or 8 hours a day but it worked out just fine. Big ups to the kids for walking that.
If you’re looking to go and not wear a mask, now is the time.
The ladyfriend and I went to Asheville this past weekend. We didn't do anything that hasn't been recommended by everyone already, but we did stay at this campground which was fun times. It was great partially because it's weird/creative. It's also great bc it was convenient to downtown. We paid 80 something dollars for two nights and could be downtown in less than 10 minutes. They do have a neighbor who is a jerk, but given the disclosure about him beforehand, he ended up being funnier than threatening or annoying. We were laying in bed at midnight, and we suddenly hear a trumpet blast and him unintelligibly yelling. It got a solid laugh from us and didn't mess with sleep at all.
The STR and real estate market in general down here is crazy. Lady I work with knows a guy who runs a few Airbnb’s like that. A smidge more modern but much further away from town. Apparently his campsites stay booked up during season.
We are looking to take a roughly week long trip to somewhere in the US in early August, and we want recommendations. The front runner currently is Lake Tahoe. Other ideas have been Lake Michigan, Boston, Chicago, and Denver. Preferably places that won’t typically be a million degrees.
If you have a place you want to suggest, what are some things to comfortably do there in August? And if you have recommendations or concerns for Lake Tahoe, since it’s the front runner, please let me know.
We are looking to take a roughly week long trip to somewhere in the US in early August, and we want recommendations. The front runner currently is Lake Tahoe. Other ideas have been Lake Michigan, Boston, Chicago, and Denver. Preferably places that won’t typically be a million degrees.
If you have a place you want to suggest, what are some things to comfortably do there in August? And if you have recommendations or concerns for Lake Tahoe, since it’s the front runner, please let me know.
Thanks in advance!
It’s been about eight years since I was there, but Lake Tahoe is a beautiful area. It’s veeerrry touristy, but there is a ton of good hiking and some decent beaches. We did Spooner Lake (a little bit of a trek getting to the lake and then back out, but mostly it’s a pretty flat couple of miles around the lake) and Spooner Summit (a considerably more serious hike, but not excessively difficult at all and the views are fantastic) a bunch of times because they were both close to where we lived in Carson City. Emerald Bay is amazing although driving to it is nerve wracking and parking there was awful. We saw a couple of shows at the Montbleu. The crowds were casino crowds but the room was pretty great. We did one of the Lake Tahoe cruises complete with Mark Twain, which was cheesy but fun. Not sure how far it was from Tahoe, but when my brother visited, we did one of the tubing things on the Truckee River that was also pretty fun.
Another update: we chose Denver, from Friday July 30th through Wed August 4th. Staying downtown Friday to Monday, then possibly staying at the Stanley Mon-Wed for some outdoor adventures. Stanley hasn’t been booked yet, so if anyone has a better idea, please let me know.
Another update: we chose Denver, from Friday July 30th through Wed August 4th. Staying downtown Friday to Monday, then possibly staying at the Stanley Mon-Wed for some outdoor adventures. Stanley hasn’t been booked yet, so if anyone has a better idea, please let me know.
Boulder is nice. It's about 40 minutes north. More of a small town feel and lots of outdoor stuff nearby.
Not west tampa, but Busch Gardens is fun, sometimes they have a deal where you can go after 3pm(or something like that) and get in again the next day for no extra charge. If you go, buy the express pass or whatever its called to skip the lines. 100% worth it. Also not west tampa, but kayaking in weeki wachee springs. Get there early and bring a cooler and lunch. crystal clear water and enough spots with shade. Possibility of manatees too. Any of the beaches Dali museum
Going to Topsail, NC, next week. Trying not to schedule too heavily other than the sea turtle rescue place and a boat tour. I'd like to hit the aquarium in Wilmington, too.
Other than that, looking for family appropriate restaurant recommendations in the general area.
Going to Topsail, NC, next week. Trying not to schedule too heavily other than the sea turtle rescue place and a boat tour. I'd like to hit the aquarium in Wilmington, too.
Other than that, looking for family appropriate restaurant recommendations in the general area.
I’ve never been to Wilmington. daytripper lives there but she hasn’t been on the board in forever.
I have a buddy in Nashville for a few days. He’s there with his family (wife + 3 school aged kids) and apparently planned nothing at all. Any suggestions?
I have a buddy in Nashville for a few days. He’s there with his family (wife + 3 school aged kids) and apparently planned nothing at all. Any suggestions?
Go eat at Monell’s for breakfast. That was the best thing about our trip to Nashville, other than the Brandi Carlile show at the Ryman.
Not west tampa, but Busch Gardens is fun, sometimes they have a deal where you can go after 3pm(or something like that) and get in again the next day for no extra charge. If you go, buy the express pass or whatever its called to skip the lines. 100% worth it. Also not west tampa, but kayaking in weeki wachee springs. Get there early and bring a cooler and lunch. crystal clear water and enough spots with shade. Possibility of manatees too. Any of the beaches Dali museum
Thanks for the tips. The end of last week was the trip. There was a kayaking trip in the works, but bad weather and scheduling threw a wrench in that. The teenagers ended up doing most of the choosing (it was their vacation after all). The ladyfriend and I did get the opportunity to hit up the Dali Museum one day which got top marks from the both of us. She does photography, so she was extra pleased to see that the recently opened rotating exhibition was from a female photographer. The only other side trip we got was to Arkane Aleworks (https://www.arkanebeer.com/tap-list/). We had time for one drink, and we are both fans of sours. If you have never been, theirs are top notch. We could have easily stayed for much longer.
I have a buddy in Nashville for a few days. He’s there with his family (wife + 3 school aged kids) and apparently planned nothing at all. Any suggestions?
Go drive by the Parthenon. The Cheekwood currently has a Lego exhibit that’s hella fun. All info and tickets are online. Can bring a picnic too. The grounds are amazing.
Adventure Science center would be great too.
Nashville Zoo. Nashville Shores is our big water park. But it can get pricey. Wave Country is fun and cheaper. It’s by Opryland hotel. Opryland hotel has a water park. Very expensive. But the hotel is worth a look at. Park at the mall and walk over and save on parking.
We had time for one drink, and we are both fans of sours.
I had it in my head that I would not enjoy a sour at all, but when we went to Denver in June, my brother ordered one when we were out somewhere, and I tried it and was surprised how much I liked it. So then I was in Knoxville a couple of weekends ago, and we went to Abridged (because my brother works there), and I got their Lady Danger and really enjoyed it. I’m pretty excited about trying more of them now.
Not west tampa, but Busch Gardens is fun, sometimes they have a deal where you can go after 3pm(or something like that) and get in again the next day for no extra charge. If you go, buy the express pass or whatever its called to skip the lines. 100% worth it. Also not west tampa, but kayaking in weeki wachee springs. Get there early and bring a cooler and lunch. crystal clear water and enough spots with shade. Possibility of manatees too. Any of the beaches Dali museum
Thanks for the tips. The end of last week was the trip. There was a kayaking trip in the works, but bad weather and scheduling threw a wrench in that. The teenagers ended up doing most of the choosing (it was their vacation after all). The ladyfriend and I did get the opportunity to hit up the Dali Museum one day which got top marks from the both of us. She does photography, so she was extra pleased to see that the recently opened rotating exhibition was from a female photographer. The only other side trip we got was to Arkane Aleworks (https://www.arkanebeer.com/tap-list/). We had time for one drink, and we are both fans of sours. If you have never been, theirs are top notch. We could have easily stayed for much longer.
Dang, just saw you asking for this. I live 10 minutes from the Dalí museum.
We had time for one drink, and we are both fans of sours.
I had it in my head that I would not enjoy a sour at all, but when we went to Denver in June, my brother ordered one when we were out somewhere, and I tried it and was surprised how much I liked it. So then I was in Knoxville a couple of weekends ago, and we went to Abridged (because my brother works there), and I got their Lady Danger and really enjoyed it. I’m pretty excited about trying more of them now.
Sours always have some risk to them. There's a limit of how much sour i want in a beverage. I've had some that were just way too powerful.
Going to Charleston SC next weekend. Anyone got recommendations?
Woof, it’s going to be so hot . Check out the battery, city market, King St., rainbow row, Fort Sumter, Folly Beach. If you can I’d go to Savannah for a day. Savannah is a lot more fun.
Going to Charleston SC next weekend. Anyone got recommendations?
Woof, it’s going to be so hot . Check out the battery, city market, King St., rainbow row, Fort Sumter, Folly Beach. If you can I’d go to Savannah for a day. Savannah is a lot more fun.
It hasn't been much better weather wise here lately. It's either cold and rainy or 90s and humid.
I had it in my head that I would not enjoy a sour at all, but when we went to Denver in June, my brother ordered one when we were out somewhere, and I tried it and was surprised how much I liked it. So then I was in Knoxville a couple of weekends ago, and we went to Abridged (because my brother works there), and I got their Lady Danger and really enjoyed it. I’m pretty excited about trying more of them now.
Sours always have some risk to them. There's a limit of how much sour i want in a beverage. I've had some that were just way too powerful.
That makes sense. They had another one that was described as “Cab, Pinot Noir, & Merlot Grape Juice, Vanilla.” That one sounded scary to me. The one I had was like raspberry, peach, and passion fruit.
Post by garageland on Jul 21, 2021 11:02:52 GMT -5
Has anyone traveled overseas yet since the ban got lifted? The Mrs and I are headed to Paris in November. Obviously we’re both vaccinated.
I was reading the rules on COVID and apparently we have to have a vaccination AND a negative COVID test within 72 hours of flight to enter Ireland. Our layover is in Dublin.
I know here how easy it is to get one but I don’t know about other countries and if the airlines will prompt us on where to go.
Post by Dave Maynar on Jul 26, 2021 17:56:41 GMT -5
Anybody got food or brewery recommendations for Columbia, SC? We're going down next month to go to Congaree NP (she has no idea so shhhh). Specifically, seafood and breweries that have excellent sours would be most ideal. Thanks!
