We won't be there, but for a day at the beach in LA, may I recommend Santa Monica and its pier? Very enjoyable (if a little touristy), and Venice Beach is walking distance with just a little effort.
No studying? Damn! Next thing they'll tell me is I'll have to eat jelly doughnuts or sleep with a supermodel to get things done around here. I ask you, how much can one man give?
Xander ,'Conversations with Dead People'
F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.
Fred Pete - Aug 10, 2016 12:03:34 pm PDT #11808 of 12685
Ann, that's a ferret.
NoiseDesign - Aug 10, 2016 12:34:16 pm PDT #11809 of 12685
Our wings are not tired
If you are here on Nov 4th or 5th, Halloween Horror Nights will still be running at Universal Studios, and my other fun show Wicked Lit will still be running at Mountainview Mausoleum.
Pix - Aug 10, 2016 4:07:07 pm PDT #11810 of 12685
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Also we'd love to see you, Matt. I know I'll be gone Nov. 9-13, but before then I'm around. Good to know -- I tend to be pretty useless on school nights since (with my commute) I am busy 6 am - 6 pm. We are on the other side of the city, so I wouldn't be able to meet you on the Westside (Santa Monica and area), but if you do come this way (Griffith etc), I'll make it work!
Burrell - Aug 10, 2016 4:33:02 pm PDT #11811 of 12685
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I'll be around too, Matt. I've never stayed at the Magic Castle, just went for drinks, so don't know what it would be like to stay there.
Matt the Bruins fan - Aug 10, 2016 6:13:15 pm PDT #11812 of 12685
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I think the hotel is a separate adjacent location from the actual castle, just affiliated. But I found a different hotel that also provides club access for almost $70 less a night (I'd just be giving up having a pool, which may not be a factor at all in November if it's in the 50s to 70s). I probably won't pin down lodging and flights for at least another week or so, but I'm looking at arriving on 11/3 and leaving 11/7.
I've got to give first right of refusal on at least one day to a friend from Sweden (AKA The One Who Got Away) whose visit coincides with mine, but my schedule overall should be pretty flexible. I definitely want to hang out with you guys if possible.
Liese S. - Aug 11, 2016 12:25:54 pm PDT #11813 of 12685
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Will do, DebetEsse. Yeah, Kate, I got sick so I pushed it. Looking like it'll be early November. You guys be around? Also, my Cinci peeps, I might be looking at you, maybe Novmeber 13th ish?
Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 07, 2016 12:39:36 pm PDT #11814 of 12685
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
OK, I am definitely booked into the Magic Castle for Nov. 4th, 5th, and 6th. They've advised me that weekend reservations fill up fast (that Saturday is already limited to the 9:45pm seating, in fact). Is anyone game for dinner and a (magic) show one of those nights?
Pix - Sep 07, 2016 4:12:37 pm PDT #11815 of 12685
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
I have to verify with ND, but I think we'd be game for Nov. 4th dinner and magic!
Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 07, 2016 4:20:23 pm PDT #11816 of 12685
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Cool! There's a cover in the evenings ($30 I think), but my understanding is dinner reservations include priority seating for the main stage show, and guests can remain in the club all evening to catch the smaller shows going on throughout.
NoiseDesign - Sep 07, 2016 11:26:04 pm PDT #11817 of 12685
Our wings are not tired
I also have a few friends that are members of the Magic Castle, they might be able to hook us up.