where have you been

[Adam]

I don't know where I'm going

but I sure know where I've been

[Blarg]

That's because most men's rooms are clearly labeled.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Monterey is awesome. If you have any diving experience I suggest you rent some equipment and go. The aquarium there is the best too.

went once when i was a kid. Recently been looking into it, carmel, and places like that for a weekend trip. Funny you mention diving, im looking to get certified. I want to try and dive the great barrier reef in the next few years.

[arch stanton]

If you're going to the other side of the world to dive then Bali is the place to go.

[Homebrewer]

If you want awesome diving, the Sea of Cortez off La Paz (close to Cabo) is amazing. And even local off Catalina is great. >>>>>>>>

I've spent considerable time in the La Paz and East Cape area. Cabo Pulmo reserve is excellent, and really, you can pretty much jump in with snorkel gear anywhere along that stretch and see some amazing stuff.

If one has access to a boat, the opportunity to jump in with basking/whale sharks and Mantas is almost ever present.

Edited February 6, 2016 by Homebrewer

[ten ocho recon scout]

What about belize, anyone done that? Im reading thats good diving for whale sharks. Also looking at the bahamas to see hammerhead sharks

[ten ocho recon scout]

Flights down there are quick and cheap too. Might make a quick turnaround trip down there here soon

[mrwicked]

did another trip to tahoe this past weekend, 4 nights for snowfest up on north side.

usually takes about 3 hours or so from the city.

but on the drive up we went right into a storm, took 7 hours and was little nerve racking.

nothing says fun like driving through a night time white out in a german sedan.

but man was it gorgeous this weekend.

Edited March 9, 2016 by mrwicked

[Chuck]

You're loco, son.

I don't like cities generally, but I've got 4 on my ok list: Portland, Chicago, Munich and Dublin.

Seattle is full of awful people. Fake liberals and fat chicks who think they're hot.

 

Sorry dude, you're only right on one of those. Seattle is awesome. 

 

On the flip side, Portland is full of hippies, hairy women, stinky bums & hipsters. 

 

Though their beer pubs & strip clubs are legit. 

[Lou]

I liked Portland

[Tank]

me, too.

[NJHalo]

did another trip to tahoe this past weekend, 4 nights for snowfest up on north side.

usually takes about 3 hours or so from the city.

but on the drive up we went right into a storm, took 7 hours and was little nerve racking.

nothing says fun like driving through a night time white out in a german sedan.

but man was it gorgeous this weekend.

Love Tahoe, especially in the big snow years.

Alpine Meadows and Sugar Bowl kick ass

[mrwicked]

Love Tahoe, especially in the big snow years.

Alpine Meadows and Sugar Bowl kick ass

 

agreed.

i had a ski lease up there a few years ago, the last time there was legit snow before this year.

so far this year is looking good.

my favorites are squaw and northstar.

but i love me some alpine meadows, haven't been to sugar bowl since college.

this trip we stayed at squaw for a few days, and then hyatt resort/spa in incline village for a few days.

man that hyatt is just so pretty. the lone eagle restaurant there is unreal.

Edited March 9, 2016 by mrwicked

[NJHalo]

agreed.

i had a ski lease up there a few years ago, the last time there was legit snow before this year.

so far this year is looking good.

my favorites are squaw and northstar.

but i love me some alpine meadows, haven't been to sugar bowl since college.

this trip we stayed at squaw for a few days, and then hyatt resort/spa in incline village for a few days.

man that hyatt is just so pretty. the lone eagle restaurant there is unreal.

They are all good. We tried Mt Rose last time, and it is a great ski area as well.

Haven't been to Northstar in a long time. It is mostly trail skiing, which I have plenty of back East.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Sorry dude, you're only right on one of those. Seattle is awesome.

On the flip side, Portland is full of hippies, hairy women, stinky bums & hipsters.

Though their beer pubs & strip clubs are legit.

well i hope the strippers arent locals then, sheesh

[Angelsjunky]

Wow, calscuf and I agree on something: I also prefer Portland to Seattle, but they're both great cities. I lived in Portland for about ten years, but know Seattle pretty well as now-wife lived there for the first few months that we dated, and I would go up most weekends.

 

As for the topic of the thread, I lived in Asia for seven months, traveling in Thailand, India, and Nepal with my wife. The highlight was a 16-day trek in the Himalayas, the Annapurna circuit.

Edited March 10, 2016 by Angelsjunky

[Lhalo]

did another trip to tahoe this past weekend, 4 nights for snowfest up on north side.

usually takes about 3 hours or so from the city.

but on the drive up we went right into a storm, took 7 hours and was little nerve racking.

nothing says fun like driving through a night time white out in a german sedan.

but man was it gorgeous this weekend.

 

That I80 drive is frickin scary when it's dumping. Big rigs everywhere, cliffs on the side of the road... white knuckles.

 

agreed.

i had a ski lease up there a few years ago, the last time there was legit snow before this year.

so far this year is looking good.

my favorites are squaw and northstar.

but i love me some alpine meadows, haven't been to sugar bowl since college.

this trip we stayed at squaw for a few days, and then hyatt resort/spa in incline village for a few days.

man that hyatt is just so pretty. the lone eagle restaurant there is unreal.

 

Loan Eagle Grill is the best restaurant on the lake IMO. The way the mountains reflect off the lake after my third bloody mary brings a tear to my eye.

[mrwicked]

That I80 drive is frickin scary when it's dumping. Big rigs everywhere, cliffs on the side of the road... white knuckles.

 

 

Loan Eagle Grill is the best restaurant on the lake IMO. The way the mountains reflect off the lake after my third bloody mary brings a tear to my eye.

 

Yeah, it's not a fun drive at all.

It's right at that point where it goes from rain, to just big time snow. 

So you don't really need chains, but like you said with the big rigs and the cliffs and just zero visibility it's a sphinter clencher for sure.

 

We loved Lone Eagle. Just absolutely gorgeous restaurant and exactly what you'd hope for in Tahoe.

I agree with you it easily became our favorite restaurant at the lake. It was nice to sit by the fire and watch the snow fall over the lake.

The bison steak blew my mind.

 

for anyone curious, this is the joint:

 

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Edited March 11, 2016 by mrwicked

[NJHalo]

Ski season has been an absolute abomination in the East this year.

Probably top 3 worst ever

[Mark68]

Might have an opportunity to do a semester in Berlin this fall.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Do it Mark. If i have one regret its not doing something like that when i was younger

[Spencer]

Went to Death Valley this past weekend to see the wildflower "super bloom". It was spectacular.

[Mark68]

Do it Mark. If i have one regret its not doing something like that when i was younger

Too bad I'm not young anymore.

 

I think I'd REALLY have enjoyed the nightlife about 15 years ago.

Edited March 14, 2016 by Mark68

[ten ocho recon scout]

Too bad I'm not young anymore.

I think I'd REALLY have enjoyed the nightlife about 15 years ago.

youre only as old as you act. Thats what i keep telling myself.

Excuse, i have some playstation-n' to get to

[arch stanton]

Berlin is pretty cool as long as you don't look Syrian.