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Southern CA Recap

 Much to do in the big city!  Here is a recap of the activities of the past week in and around the City of Angels...

3/26 (Friday): 
  • Thai Dinner at Ayara.  Be sure to try "When Tigers Cry"
  • "The Fortunate Sons" cheesy tight shiny pants band at The Lighthouse



  • Rock Band.  "Wanted Dead or Alive" is harder than you think.  But I rocked it anyway.
3/27 (Saturday):
  • Baja Sharkeez Mimosa Breakfast.  Free mimosas for an hour after your breakfast purchase. Drink 'em quick!
  • Getty Museum.  DaVanci was OK.  The gardens and the view were beautiful.


  • Wine and cheese picnic on the beach
  • Hotel Room Party with Wine Teasers (thanks for the game MB!)
3/28 (Sunday):
  • Three Squares Cafe & Bakery
  • Venice Beach





  • Saying goodbye to Anna, Rich and Simone.  Thanks for visiting us!
  • Beer and March Madness at Beaches



  • Beer at Ercoles



  • Extra dirty martini, yummy margaritas and the best meatballs on the Pacific at Side Door.  Not to mention the friendliest bartender ever.  Thanks, Masud!
3/29 (Monday):
  • Took the Van to Joe's Auto Services to have the transmission looked at.  Ended up getting out the door with only a tune-up, which seems to have fixed the slipping issue.  Thanks, Joe!
  • Breakfast at Good Stuff
  • Packing up for the Combs / Rosen big move
  • Pizza
3/30 (Tuesday):

3/31 (Wednesday):


4/1 (Thursday):

4/2 (Friday):

Comments

  1. Thanks for bringing a little So Cal back into my life! I miss it so! Happy to see you guys are getting into a good travel groove :)
    mb

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