#3401
Posted: 6/8/08 at 7:57pm
This is Maroon Bells, by Aspen, Colorado. I used to hike around there all the time when I lived in Aspen. It's SO beautiful.
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#3402
Posted: 6/8/08 at 7:58pm
Ohhhhh - Pretty.
#3403
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:03pm
Pretty indeed. A friend of mine just spent two weeks roadtripping from NC all the way out to San Francisco and back, and has so many amazing pictures of "out west". Gorgeous areas abound out there.
"...and the last thing I want to do is turn into Judy Garland." - Shira
#3404
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:03pm
Hey, You - isn't it GORGEOUS today?!? We went down this morning to Downtown Disney to see the muscle cars they had on display there. With cars AND Disney, the TinMan was in HEAVEN 
#3405
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:06pm
SC - the west really is very pretty, and 'grand'. I came from the east coast originally, but have been out west since the 80's. I love it. Sounds like your friend had quite a journey! I love road trips. In fact, I'm leaving tomorrow for a week in Nevada, Utah and Colorado.
#3406
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:08pm
Just spent the last hour taking laps around my complex - with all of the trees and the pond, it was beautiful!
#3407
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:10pm
Ok, just one more (a friend just sent an email full of pretty pictures, can you tell? 
)
This is a small part of Antelope Canyon, which is another place I used to hike, when I lived at the Grand Canyon.
#3408
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:10pm
Yeah, DG, my friend and her boyfriend (might as well be husband) had an amazing time. I definitely want to spend some time in San Fran, it seems like a city I'd like. I have family in San Diego, and I've never visited them there. I've never been west of Tennessee, actually, sadly. But I'd love to go out west and explore a bit. More of the metropolitan areas, but the nature stuff interests me some!
"...and the last thing I want to do is turn into Judy Garland." - Shira
#3409
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:15pm
SC - San Francisco and San Diego would be an interesting contrast of places to visit! San Fran is definitely liberal heaven, and contains a fair amount still of bohemian vibe. LOADS of fabulous restaurants, antiques, book stores, performing arts, and extremely multi-cultural.
San Diego, on the other hand, skews much more conservative (due mostly to the sizable military component to the population. But it's a very friendly and beautiful city - there's a huge city park (Balboa) that is one of the best I've ever been to. It's not as 'happening' as San Fran is, but it's a fun place to visit - and the weather is extraordinary, pretty much year round.
San Diego, on the other hand, skews much more conservative (due mostly to the sizable military component to the population. But it's a very friendly and beautiful city - there's a huge city park (Balboa) that is one of the best I've ever been to. It's not as 'happening' as San Fran is, but it's a fun place to visit - and the weather is extraordinary, pretty much year round.
#3410
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:22pm
If you got to SF, take a day and go to Napa and do some wine tasting - it is a blast (especially if you like wine).
SD is beautiful, but as described by DG.
SD is beautiful, but as described by DG.
#3411
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:26pm
"do some wine tasting"
You - have been to any of the wineries out in Temecula? They're surprisingly good - and closer than Napa
You - have been to any of the wineries out in Temecula? They're surprisingly good - and closer than Napa
#3412
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:33pm
Yeah, I think the vibe of SF is more my style, but the family in SD is awesome and I miss them a LOT. But if I was going to live in California, I think SF would definitely be my first choice.
"...and the last thing I want to do is turn into Judy Garland." - Shira
#3413
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:33pm
Yes, once, but I favor Napa. It reminds me of my college days.
It is more of a tourist trap these days, but I still have fond memories of going for a weekend with friends who lived in Napa.
I have been to Santa Ynez, but I was not that impressed.
It is more of a tourist trap these days, but I still have fond memories of going for a weekend with friends who lived in Napa.
I have been to Santa Ynez, but I was not that impressed.
#3414
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:38pm
We start our huge Southern Cali roll out tomorrow....ugh. lol
Evening greetings all. Had lunch in Hoboken with my new partner in crime **sticks tongue out at Shameys** and hung out at home.
Chris backed the truck into a pole in a parking lot today, fun fun.
BroadwayBoobs: I'll give all of you who weren't there a hint of who took the pictures ...it rhymes with shameless
SOMMS: I knew it was Tink!
Evening greetings all. Had lunch in Hoboken with my new partner in crime **sticks tongue out at Shameys** and hung out at home.
Chris backed the truck into a pole in a parking lot today, fun fun.
BroadwayBoobs: I'll give all of you who weren't there a hint of who took the pictures ...it rhymes with shameless
SOMMS: I knew it was Tink!
#3415
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:39pm
We have friends that live in San Francisco, and I love to visit them, but I couldn't live there. Actually, I don't think I could ever again live 'in' any city. I like having access to things, but I like escaping to the relative peace and quiet and safety of our home.
#3416
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:40pm
People actually GOT OUT in this heat today?
Oh, what am I saying, I had to go to work yesterday. I hate feeling absolutely sticky from the humidity + heat. But I should be used to it by now, 23 years in the south!
Oh, what am I saying, I had to go to work yesterday. I hate feeling absolutely sticky from the humidity + heat. But I should be used to it by now, 23 years in the south!
"...and the last thing I want to do is turn into Judy Garland." - Shira
#3417
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:43pm
"I hate feeling absolutely sticky from the humidity + heat. But I should be used to it by now, 23 years in the south!"
SC - I grew up in south-eastern Virginia - and the above is the reason I headed west, and stayed! It's very dry out here
Hey, Tink.
SC - I grew up in south-eastern Virginia - and the above is the reason I headed west, and stayed! It's very dry out here
Hey, Tink.
#3418
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:47pm
Sounds like I picked the right weekend not to be in DC...
But, my luggage is still probably enjoying the heat.
But, my luggage is still probably enjoying the heat.
#3419
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:49pm
Oh cool, DG. I have family in Virginia, Lynchburg and Roanoke. My mom's family is spread between Tennessee and Virginia, and she found her way to North Carolina after wandering down to Georgia and Florida when she was younger.
"...and the last thing I want to do is turn into Judy Garland." - Shira
#3420
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:52pm
I lied - this is for Addy, if she pops back in.
Gotta run and get things ready for the trip.
SC - nice to *meet* you - and don't forget we want to know everything that Shira does. Make sure you find out how to use the PM function
*MWAH* to all.
#3421
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:54pm
Melted Mamie from Virginia here... DG, your trip sounds wonderful. Will you be seeing Glebby and the babies in Utah?
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#3422
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:55pm
Ahaha, I know how to PM. So I'm officially going to be BWW's Shira stalker/reporter? :angel:
"...and the last thing I want to do is turn into Judy Garland." - Shira
#3423
Posted: 6/8/08 at 8:56pm
*sigh* Unfortuantely, no, Mamie.
However, I actually MIGHT be able to swing through on the return! I need to drop him a line and see about the possibility - you know I'd LOVE to meet the new baby
Ok, NOW I'm going.
However, I actually MIGHT be able to swing through on the return! I need to drop him a line and see about the possibility - you know I'd LOVE to meet the new baby
Ok, NOW I'm going.
#3424
Posted: 6/8/08 at 9:03pm
Off to watch the Lakers game!
#3425
Posted: 6/8/08 at 9:06pm
I've got to see if I can find something cool to wear to work tomorrow. I'm dreading that commute!
Have a lovely evening all!
Have a lovely evening all!
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