Staying in SF

[daddytodd]

I booked a room at the Best Western Civic Center (The "Best Western Lone Star") for Thursday, Friday and Sunday nights. Saturday the city is apparently full, and I can't seem to find a reasonably-priced room anywhere north of the airport. So that will be a good night to go exploring!

I've wanted to see the Winchester Mystery House ever since I read Tim Powers's "Earthquake Weather." This looks like my perfect opportunity to drive down to San Jose, see the house and spend a night down that-a-way before returning to SF on Sunday for John's performance. Anyone want to go with?

Comments

[that-dang-otter.livejournal.com]

So what are you doing for dinner Saturday night in San Jose? I'm already having a friend over from Sonora, so I can't offer a place to spend the night, but you (and whoever goes with you) would be welcome to join us for dinner.

[daddytodd.livejournal.com]

Dinner sounds great! I'll plan on it!

[gregorbehr.livejournal.com]

We totally have to hang, naked or otherwise! :)

[progbear.livejournal.com]

That actually sounds like fun! I've lived here all my life and never been to the Winchester House. In spite of the cool commercials they used to show during the intermissions at the drive-in when I was a kid. (remember? "Keep buildiiiiiiiiiiiiing!")

[bigredpaul.livejournal.com]

Me, me, me!!!

[tky2k5.livejournal.com]

Definitely make sure to do the Winchester Mystery House tour, it's quite an experience.

hey buddy

[howbearca.livejournal.com]

I have plans for Saturday night but I would love to do lunch and the Winchester House on Saturday if you'd like. I used to work there as a tour guide and I can tell you some of the extra stuff that they don't usually tell you on tour.

I just talked to the Griffster and you are more than welcome to crash at our place for that night.

As long as you like doggies.

Re: hey buddy

[daddytodd.livejournal.com]

Well, I guess it depends on how the doggies are prepared... hehe!

Definitely for lunch and Winchester House on Saturday, then. I'm looking forward to seeing you!

Re: hey buddy

[howbearca.livejournal.com]

let me know when you think you might be heading down this way on Saturday.

Lunch and the Winchester House would be fun...there are some good restaurants across the street at Santana Row and also there is a FLAMES coffee shop next door

Winchester Mystery

[daddytodd.livejournal.com]

I'll trust you to poick a place to eat. It looks like we'll be getting a few more come down from SF on Saturday for Lunch and Winchester Mystery.

we should shoot for noonish for lunch, and the house after...? How long will it take me to drive down from SF?

Re: Winchester Mystery

[howbearca.livejournal.com]

it will take you about 45 minutes to an hour to drive down...but it is an easy drive.

We should just eat at FLAMES because it will be easy to get into that place at noon...and the bears eat there often so it is a good place.

I will love going to the Mystery House with some bears.

Re: Winchester Mystery

[daddytodd.livejournal.com]

OK, I'll post that we're meeting at Flames at noon, and the Winchester Mystery House afterwards, and see who shows up.

woof!

Re: Winchester Mystery

[howbearca.livejournal.com]

excellent..also post that there MAY be parking issues in that parking lot since it is a Saturday...but they can always park in the parking garage at SANTANA ROW across the street and walk over

Re: hey buddy

[mamoosh.livejournal.com]

Holy cow, Flames used to be hilarious, as far as decor goes. Is it still?

Re: hey buddy

[howbearca.livejournal.com]

yeah..still the same Flames..and mostly the same waitresses.

you should join us for the fun

[shake-it-up.livejournal.com]

I will be attending on Sunday, and will at least see you then. I have been working with the company I am interviewing with, I have a room reserved through the weekend, though the weekend is "on me". Do you still need a place for Saturday? I understand the area is pretty booked up.

It is in Oakland, I believe (don't have the details but it has to be decent).