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Snuggle Bunnies? In San Diego?!?!
« on: December 14, 2009, 08:43:38 AM »
The job is dragging me out to San Diego, Tues - Thurs of this week.

I have to say I'm suffering from a "Meh!" factor of 11.
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Re: Snuggle Bunnies? In San Diego?!?!
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2009, 09:01:00 AM »
Can you run over a few Charger fans for me? /sarc
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Re: Snuggle Bunnies? In San Diego?!?!
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2009, 10:44:28 AM »
Take advantage of the situation. El Indio is one of the best mexican joints out there. It's located just off of I-5 and Washington. Then there's the Old Town area that's pretty neat. The Star of India is kind of cool. Then you could even get the chance to see how us Sailors live with a trip to NAS North Island and possibly take a tour of one of the carriers based there or any of the ships at 32nd St. Stay away from Tijuana, ESPECIALLY at night. Also, my judo coach is the PAO of the USS Midway, so there's something else to do if time permits.
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Re: Snuggle Bunnies? In San Diego?!?!
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2009, 10:51:42 AM »
I think San Diego is a loverly place to visit.
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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2009, 02:35:11 PM »
Downtown has really improved--I highly suggest Horton Plaza and the area immediately around there.  Watching the sunset from the top of the Gaslamp Marriott (Altitude Sky Lounge) is a MUST.

And Thor, dear man, I hate to tell ya, but El Indio has dropped off considerably.  Santana's has a better carne asada burrito these days.  I'd suggest Casa de Loma on Rosecrans (across from old NTC), or if you're into Japanese, Yakitori II, which is on Sports Arena Blvd. near Midway.  On the other side of Midway (still on Sports Arena) is Embers.  AWESOME wood-fired pizza.

Then again, if you're around downtown, stick to the Horton Plaza area--can't go wrong.

Coronado--McP's, but only if you are a SEAL--not a really good Irish pub.  However, right down the block is Miguel's (also one in Point Loma.)
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Re: Snuggle Bunnies? In San Diego?!?!
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2009, 02:45:41 PM »
Sparky, last time I was in San Diego was in 2004 for the Nationals Judo Tournament. I didn't get a chance to get to El Indio. That doesn't surprise. I DO recall a bar that just fit Snug's bill just fine. It was called; "The Flame"......
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« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2009, 02:49:53 PM »
Quote from: Thor on December 14, 2009, 02:45:41 PM
Sparky, last time I was in San Diego was in 2004 for the Nationals Judo Tournament. I didn't get a chance to get to El Indio. That doesn't surprise. I DO recall a bar that just fit Snug's bill just fine. It was called; "The Flame"......

ROFLMAO--Lemme guess--right in the middle of Hillcrest, no doubt?
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« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2009, 03:02:35 PM »
No doubt.........
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Re: Snuggle Bunnies? In San Diego?!?!
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2009, 07:31:18 PM »
Quote from: Thor on December 14, 2009, 02:45:41 PM
Sparky, last time I was in San Diego was in 2004 for the Nationals Judo Tournament. I didn't get a chance to get to El Indio. That doesn't surprise. I DO recall a bar that just fit Snug's bill just fine. It was called; "The Flame"......
Why the hell would I want to hang out with a bunch of squids?
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« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2009, 08:21:55 PM »
Quote from: Mr Snuggle Bunny on December 14, 2009, 07:31:18 PM
Why the hell would I want to hang out with a bunch of squids?

Because you'd get jealous of the jarheads?
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« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2009, 08:24:37 PM »
Quote from: NHSparky on December 14, 2009, 08:21:55 PM
Because you'd get jealous of the jarheads?
Yeah...the people who can't even spell I.Q.
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Re: Snuggle Bunnies? In San Diego?!?!
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2009, 08:45:49 PM »
Quote from: Mr Snuggle Bunny on December 14, 2009, 08:24:37 PM
Yeah...the people who can't even spell I.Q.

Why would they want to spell it?  They can kill it.
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Re: Snuggle Bunnies? In San Diego?!?!
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2009, 09:04:38 PM »
Quote from: Mr Snuggle Bunny on December 14, 2009, 07:31:18 PM
Why the hell would I want to hang out with a bunch of squids?

"Squids" don't exactly hang out there. It's mainly for Army Doggies...
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« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2009, 10:02:53 PM »
Quote from: Thor on December 14, 2009, 09:04:38 PM
"Squids" don't exactly hang out there. It's mainly for Army Doggies...
O-o-oh! Why ddn't you say so.

Does your sister still work the parking lot?
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Re: Snuggle Bunnies? In San Diego?!?!
« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2009, 10:05:47 PM »
Go to the zoo and see the pandas.

It is awesome to see the carriers at No Island. When I was out there the Reagan was in port. It just makes you proud!
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« Reply #15 on: December 14, 2009, 10:10:36 PM »
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Go to the zoo and see the pandas.

It is awesome to see the carriers at No Island. When I was out there the Reagan was in port. It just makes you proud!
Some people from the office just got back and they saw the Reagan.

Alas, I'm in classes Wed and Thu until 1700 and I fly back out Fri AM...no time. Still, I have $71/day per diem and I plan to eat.
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« Reply #16 on: December 14, 2009, 10:13:05 PM »
Quote from: Mr Snuggle Bunny on December 14, 2009, 10:10:36 PM
Some people from the office just got back and they saw the Reagan.

Alas, I'm in classes Wed and Thu until 1700 and I fly back out Fri AM...no time. Still, I have $71/day per diem and I plan to eat.


When I was there to see my son....we went to an area that had several Italian restaurants near downtown. Don't remember the name of the one we went to except it was on the east side of the street, and had a huge outdoor dining area - bigger than inside. Someone who knows San Diego well might know it. It was delicious.
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« Reply #17 on: December 14, 2009, 10:13:47 PM »
Quote from: Mr Snuggle Bunny on December 14, 2009, 10:10:36 PM
Some people from the office just got back and they saw the Reagan.

Alas, I'm in classes Wed and Thu until 1700 and I fly back out Fri AM...no time. Still, I have $71/day per diem and I plan to eat.

that is quite a lot of carrots
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« Reply #18 on: December 14, 2009, 10:24:38 PM »
Quote from: Mr Snuggle Bunny on December 14, 2009, 10:10:36 PM
Some people from the office just got back and they saw the Reagan.

Alas, I'm in classes Wed and Thu until 1700 and I fly back out Fri AM...no time. Still, I have $71/day per diem and I plan to eat.

But seriously, what part of SD?  Might help with attractions and the like.
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« Reply #19 on: December 14, 2009, 10:39:24 PM »
Quote from: NHSparky on December 14, 2009, 10:24:38 PM
But seriously, what part of SD?  Might help with attractions and the like.
Beat me with a stick if I know.

Wherever the Manchester Grand Hyatt is at.
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« Reply #20 on: December 14, 2009, 10:41:49 PM »
If you make it out to Pac. Beach, The Fishery has some great food and it's inexpensive by CA standards. All the seafood is awesome.
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« Reply #21 on: December 14, 2009, 10:43:37 PM »
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« Reply #22 on: December 14, 2009, 10:50:05 PM »
Quote from: Mr Snuggle Bunny on December 14, 2009, 10:39:24 PM
Beat me with a stick if I know.

Wherever the Manchester Grand Hyatt is at.

Downtown.  Top of the Hyatt is probably the only better place to watch the Sunset than the Marriott--but you have to get there early.  You probably won't even need a rental car...just take a cab from the airport to the hotel and pretty much everything you'll possibly want is within walking distance; Horton Plaza, the Gaslamp, etc...and the trolley runs right in front of the hotel.


However, I'd recommend Dick's Last Resort...about 3 blocks away...345 4th Avenue.  Trust me on this one.  You won't regret it.

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« Reply #23 on: December 14, 2009, 10:50:51 PM »
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« Reply #24 on: December 14, 2009, 10:53:55 PM »
Quote from: NHSparky on December 14, 2009, 10:50:05 PM
However, I'd recommend Dick's Last Resort...about 3 blocks away...345 4th Avenue.  Trust me on this one.  You won't regret it.

I used to wait tables at a fairly raucous place called Jack Astor's. While the atmosphere was decidedly tongue-in-cheek many people would ask if we were the same concept as DLR. I would give them the treatment if they asked for it.
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