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August 31, 2006 at 4:00 AM #7389August 31, 2006 at 4:00 AM #34069anxvarietyParticipant
Damn!!!! I meant to put this in off topic.
August 31, 2006 at 4:01 AM #34070carlislematthewParticipantDamn!!!! I meant to put this in off topic.
But then it would have been ON topic! π
August 31, 2006 at 4:07 AM #34071anxvarietyParticipantWell at least I put ‘off topic’ in the title.. hopefully someone responds I need some ideas before my girlfriend wakes up! π
August 31, 2006 at 4:18 AM #34073carlislematthewParticipantSo you’re looking to plan a spontaneous moment. Riiight. π
My ideas:
-Call in sick at work and drive to Vegas!
-Go to Big Bear, rent mountain bikes, take the ski lift up to the top and ride down really fast! (planning on doing that this weekend!)August 31, 2006 at 4:40 AM #34075anxvarietyParticipantSo you’re looking to plan a spontaneous moment. Riiight. π
Good point.. but I don’t think I’ll be able to please my girlfriend with just one activity.. so I’d like to hear a bunch of ideas so I can keep some in my arsenal ready to go at any time!!
August 31, 2006 at 6:26 AM #34078ChrispyParticipant1) Hike up Torrey Pines and walk back along the beach.
2) Ride the roller coaster at Belmont Park – Mission Beach. Check out the overpriced beach/bay for sale properties afterwards.
3) Take the trolley to a Padre game.
4) Explore the many canyons in SD by foot or by bike: Penasquitos, Rose Canyon, San Clemente Canyon, canyons bordering Mission Trails Park in Tierrasanta.
5) Head over to Julian for apple pie (perfect for fall). Check out Lake Cuyamaca along the way.August 31, 2006 at 8:44 AM #34092sdduuuudeParticipantWe ditched the kids on my parents for a weekend and went to Knotts Berry Farm. It was really fun. KBF had a few serious rides, some fun & cheezy shopping, and wasn’t gang-ridden like Magic Mountain. We had half-price tix, so it was only $20/person. Go in right at opening time. Head to the rear of the park. Highly recommended. Xcellerator is quite awesome – 0 to 85 in 2.5 seconds.
In SD, there is the Knotts Soak City. I always wanted to go there.
Buy an annual “couple” Zoo pass and go to the zoo or Animal Park. She’ll think it’s like a long-term commitment.
OK – this is kind of nerdy. There is a model train museum in Balboa Park. It costs $5 to get in and is pretty amazing. Basically a bunch of old guys have been building train-scapes since 1986. It is huge. I’ll admit, many find it boring, but my 4-year old and I love it.
The Natural History Museum has great IMAX movies.
Lunch in TJ. I love going to TJ. Most don’t. I eat off the beaten track. Try Taurino on 6th, a few blocks west of Revolicion.
Take the train from Campo to Tecate and back.
Go camping – Dos Picos near Ramona, and Potrero up near campo are nice.
August 31, 2006 at 8:25 PM #34139PerryChaseParticipantsdduuuude, what about TJ? Where can you go to TJ aside from Revolucion? I’d like to discover Mexico more.
August 31, 2006 at 9:39 PM #34148ybcParticipantTalking about the spur of the moment activities — anyone like to get together again? I missed the last one.
September 1, 2006 at 7:31 AM #34172sdduuuudeParticipantI like going down to TJ just for lunch on a weekday.
In the 90s, I did telecom work in the city on and off and drove all over with local engineers. They showed me the city and I ate where they ate. It is a different experience from revolution, which isn’t really normal.
TJ is a bustling city and there are lots of great restaurants. I love driving in big crowded cities where the only rule is “don’t run into anyone” and the lane lines don’t really mean all that much.
Every few months, I go down to get body work or upholstery done, have lunch, and buy a cheap bottle of rum. Just going into the supermarket is interesting. I discovered “Herdez” salsa years ago, before the sold it here.
I went to a bullfight once. I didn’t realize they actually killed the bull. Then I realized “matador” does mean “killer” in spanish and I’m like “duh.” I’m glad I saw it, but I’ll never do it again. I’d recommend it to anyone who really wants to experience Mexico, but it is a bit unsettling.
Restaurants I know of include El Taurino, Los Arcos, Las Carnes. There is a Guadalajara – something. Find an online dining guide to TJ and pick a place. Just take a cab in.
Things aren’t as much of a deal in Mexico as they used to be. It is usually a hassle and you don’t save all that much, but I love it. I suspect when retail has trouble here, the deals in Mex. will be better. Speaking Spanish means lower prices.
If you are looking for something in the US, just for fun try to find it in TJ – but don’t go to Revolucion. Go to a normal store where Mexicans would shop. That’s where you find deals. Need tile? Go to a tile store in TJ. Need furniture – go to a furniture store, not a Revolucion shop. Costco in TJ is pretty cool, too.
For the best fish tacos (and I really, really mean the absolute best), head 600 miles south and find Donny’s Tacos in Mulege. Then snorkel for clams in Bahia Concepcion.
September 1, 2006 at 8:23 AM #34181barnaby33ParticipantGet her a tandem paragliding ride at Torrey Pines.
Weekend trip to Hearst castle.
But for the TRULY spontaneous and romantic idea. Take her trap shooting at the miramar trap and skeet range. That never fails. Even if she has never shot a gun before. I know, I know it doesn’t sound romantic, but it really is.
You can follow that up with drinks at the top of Top of the Hyatt, it has the best view in downtown.
Josh
September 1, 2006 at 8:25 AM #34182sdduuuudeParticipantb33 said “I know, I know it doesn’t sound romantic, but it really is.”
Uh, huh. And so are the NHRA Drag races at Pomona.
September 1, 2006 at 9:00 AM #34191smfjParticipantanxvariety, you mentioned the variety of landscapes in the county, and that makes for some awesome drives. I like to take a spontaneous drive to somewhere I haven’t been or haven’t been in a while. One time I grabbed a friend, drove out to Sonic in El Centro (crazy, yes, but I love it), then went up to the Salton Sea and meandered back on the 78. A nice way to spend a Sunday.
The Salton Sea is just a crazy place. Particularly interesting for real estate and/or history buffs.
September 1, 2006 at 10:14 PM #34256novice1027ParticipantTry the Riveria Motel in San Clemente. Total debauchery. Mirrors on the ceiling, 1970’s decor, round beds, jacuzzi in room, sunk in water beds, swings, 24 hour porn. She’ll LOVE it. There is even a guy in a black satin robe behind the desk. It’s kind of tacky, but clean, so I have been told, lol!
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