Ahoy,
A lot of things happened in March.
The first weekend, we made a day trip to Solvang, a cute little Danish town. We stopped first at Nojoqui Falls for a short hike before rolling into town to look around. We stopped at a few places for wine tastings. If you stop first at the visitor center, they have a bunch of 2 for 1 coupons for tasting rooms. Great deals. By the end of the day, it could have been a tossup to spend the night or drive home - because we were schnockered and consequently sleepy. We (he) rallied and (he) drove back home after eating the worst sausage ever at the Copenhagen Sausage Garden. Costco sausages are leagues better. Do not go there for sausages despite the deceiving moniker.
The following weekend, we planned a trip to Red Rocks, near Las Vegas. In honor of the RRS's birthday, but mostly BSB concert tickets I had gotten for the night of his birthday. I snagged a great and giant airbnb at the last minute for a lot of people. We might have had 13 sleeping in there at the highest capacity, but it could have held more. Our group was over 20 at some point while out at the crag. It was a large group to rally. I was pretty impressed everyone came through.
That first night, we bbq'd at the house and then the boys went to top golf, while I went to the concert with R. It was a great time for all parties involved. The following morning, we rolled out to the crag despite the unfavorable temperatures. It was a good day outside in the shade and hanging out with friends. We went to all you can eat sushi that night. It was delicious! We wrapped up the night with a low key gathering at the house. The following morning, we had a slow morning making and eating breakfast before heading back for home. At the beginning of the trip, there was talk of an AM climbing session this last day, but the consensus seemed to be that everyone was ready to roll back home - an indication of a good climbing day the day before, I suppose? We all parted ways, hopefully with the house cleaner than when we arrived. I do appreciate having adult friends. It was really nice to see this community in a different setting.
The following weekend, A's folks came down to celebrate A's and his dad's birthdays. We met them at Universal Studios after they arrived on a Friday. We had dinner on the Universal Citywalk and got shave ice near there. I think it was their first experience. The following day, we met them at their hotel in Anaheim to drive together to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We packed a picnic lunch, which was a hit! I'm always happy to feed people. We stopped at what has become a Vietnamese and boba shop mainstay for his family for dinner before his folks drove back home. What a long day for them! I am always so impressed with the amount of time they are willing to spend in a car. It's nuts! It was a fun trip to see them briefly for the weekend.
The following weekend was a birthday extravaganza for several friends. Ciclavia rolled through Culver City again. They demoed these cool new cycle tracks on Washington from Helms to National. We held our post-Ciclavia BBQ again. Successful weekend that became increasingly jam-packed despite the plan to do nothing. This seems to be a recurring problem.
barely packed,
jt
A lot of things happened in March.
The first weekend, we made a day trip to Solvang, a cute little Danish town. We stopped first at Nojoqui Falls for a short hike before rolling into town to look around. We stopped at a few places for wine tastings. If you stop first at the visitor center, they have a bunch of 2 for 1 coupons for tasting rooms. Great deals. By the end of the day, it could have been a tossup to spend the night or drive home - because we were schnockered and consequently sleepy. We (he) rallied and (he) drove back home after eating the worst sausage ever at the Copenhagen Sausage Garden. Costco sausages are leagues better. Do not go there for sausages despite the deceiving moniker.
The following weekend, we planned a trip to Red Rocks, near Las Vegas. In honor of the RRS's birthday, but mostly BSB concert tickets I had gotten for the night of his birthday. I snagged a great and giant airbnb at the last minute for a lot of people. We might have had 13 sleeping in there at the highest capacity, but it could have held more. Our group was over 20 at some point while out at the crag. It was a large group to rally. I was pretty impressed everyone came through.
That first night, we bbq'd at the house and then the boys went to top golf, while I went to the concert with R. It was a great time for all parties involved. The following morning, we rolled out to the crag despite the unfavorable temperatures. It was a good day outside in the shade and hanging out with friends. We went to all you can eat sushi that night. It was delicious! We wrapped up the night with a low key gathering at the house. The following morning, we had a slow morning making and eating breakfast before heading back for home. At the beginning of the trip, there was talk of an AM climbing session this last day, but the consensus seemed to be that everyone was ready to roll back home - an indication of a good climbing day the day before, I suppose? We all parted ways, hopefully with the house cleaner than when we arrived. I do appreciate having adult friends. It was really nice to see this community in a different setting.
The following weekend, A's folks came down to celebrate A's and his dad's birthdays. We met them at Universal Studios after they arrived on a Friday. We had dinner on the Universal Citywalk and got shave ice near there. I think it was their first experience. The following day, we met them at their hotel in Anaheim to drive together to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We packed a picnic lunch, which was a hit! I'm always happy to feed people. We stopped at what has become a Vietnamese and boba shop mainstay for his family for dinner before his folks drove back home. What a long day for them! I am always so impressed with the amount of time they are willing to spend in a car. It's nuts! It was a fun trip to see them briefly for the weekend.
The following weekend was a birthday extravaganza for several friends. Ciclavia rolled through Culver City again. They demoed these cool new cycle tracks on Washington from Helms to National. We held our post-Ciclavia BBQ again. Successful weekend that became increasingly jam-packed despite the plan to do nothing. This seems to be a recurring problem.
barely packed,
jt
