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Author Topic: My First Trip To L.A. Michael Barry Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 584 From: Sydney, NSW, Australia Registered: Nov 1999 posted 02-26-2007 02:38 PM                     This is actually my first trip to the US, and the first major trip I've taken in 26 years! I'm posting this from the Ramada Hotel on Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood, and this is Day 3 of my trip. The highlight of my trip thus far is going to the Las Filas area and visiting that same bar that was in 'Swingers' (I can't quite remember the same of it now). You know that part of the movie where that band is playing 'Staying Alive'? Well, that same band was there, and I just about died when they started playing the same thing - it was like I was in the movie. Such a great vibe and the audience really digs it. What a neat place! The added bonus of the evening was being invited by a cute girl to sit with her at her table - we had a lot in common. Has anyone else been there? I'm also going to check out Las Vegas for a few days before heading to Vail, Colorado for some skiing. Anyway, tips or feedback/comments would be great, but I have to say that from what I've seen thus far, you guys have a great thing going here in the US. I love it!  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 02-26-2007 03:09 PM                     Pass up on eating at Pink's. You don't want to be miss your entire time there because you are busy with projectile vomiting. If you like Chicken, check out California Chicken Company. I want to say it is on Melrose between La Brea and Highland (but it is definitely on one of those cross-streets). And don't forget to drive up the side of the mountain in the Hollywood Hills so you can have your picture taken in front of the coveted house.  |  IP: Logged Cameron Glendinning Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 845 From: West Ryde, Sydney, NSW Australia Registered: Dec 2005 posted 02-26-2007 03:35 PM                     Have a great time Micheal. I look forward to seeing photos of you outside fellow film-techers homes, no need for urine though. I hope you have a great time.  |  IP: Logged Bill Gabel Film God Posts: 3873 From: Technicolor / Postworks NY, USA Registered: Jan 2002 posted 02-26-2007 04:31 PM                     Have a Great Time there. quote: Michael Barry Las Filas area Los Feliz area  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 02-26-2007 11:06 PM                  quote: Brad Miller Pass up on eating at Pink's. You don't want to be miss your entire time there because you are busy with projectile vomiting. What a pussy! I guess our Grand-Poopie-BAH can't handle Hollywood *BIG* wieners... Michael, are you talking about Marty & Elayne at The Dresden club? I've seen them many times over the last 10+ years. HHOT! Most ALL the entertainment at The Dresden is really good!  |  IP: Logged Dan Lyons Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 698 From: Seal Beach, CA Registered: Sep 2002 posted 02-27-2007 01:34 AM                     quote: Michael Barry I'm posting this from the Ramada Hotel on Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood, and this is Day 3 of my trip. That's the place to stay if you want all the fun bars and clubs to be within walking distance!  |  IP: Logged Richard Fowler Film God Posts: 2392 From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA Registered: Jun 2001 posted 02-27-2007 10:26 AM                     Dan knows all the fun bars and clubs Know the area well. Pinks's is great, you just need to know what time of day to eat or the "fire" in your tail may bother you at the wrong time  |  IP: Logged Michael Barry Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 584 From: Sydney, NSW, Australia Registered: Nov 1999 posted 03-01-2007 08:27 PM                     Hi folks! Sorry I haven't been attentive but thanks VERY much to those who reponded thus far, and I will post a full follow up message soon. The reason I have to be so brief now is that I'm staying at the Aladdin in Las Vegas and internet access is $5 for five minutes - ouch! But in a couple of days I will be in Vail, Colorado and I will be more verbose then. Ciao, Michael. PS. I have managed to avoid eating at Pinks so far [ 03-05-2007, 11:31 AM: Message edited by: Michael Barry ]  |  IP: Logged John Wilson Film God Posts: 5438 From: Sydney, Australia. Registered: Dec 1999 posted 03-03-2007 10:33 AM                     Hey Michael Good to see you're finally spending some of your money. What's your itinerary? Are you going anywhere else than the USandA? New Orleans per chance?  |  IP: Logged Michael Barry Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 584 From: Sydney, NSW, Australia Registered: Nov 1999 posted 03-09-2007 06:19 PM                     Phil Hill: Yes! Marty and Elayne at the Dresden it was! They are awesome. There was a guest tenor player who joined them and they kicked off some Monk tunes - M&E have solid jazz chops, too! I was impressed. At the end of the night, I was proud to hold the door open to let them out. Brad: While in Las Vegas, there were ads and posters EVERYWHERE to indicate the arrival of...PINKS in Vegas. So it would seem that they are spreading...I still haven't tried them. John Wilson: Long time no see!!! Unfortunately, my itinerary only includes, LA, Vegas and Vail, Colorado. I'm planning another trip in a few months which may be more expansive. So...now I've been skiing for several days in Vail, Colorado. Definitely a great ski resort! The runs are REALLY long and well groomed. Joe Redifer: Where abouts in Denver do you live? I can't wait until next trip to spend some more time in LA - I've got tonnes more people to see and places to go there. This includes the AMAZING girl I met in Vegas who lives at Long Beach (Hi, Tiffany!). EDIT: Nearly forgot to mention - I went to Mann's Chinese and saw 'The Number 23' which I believe was in 2K digital. Beautiful theatre - great place to go and see a movie. I visited the Cinerama Dome but only had dinner there. I'll see something there next time.  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 03-09-2007 06:28 PM                        I live in Lakewood, which is a suburb of Denver. Basically I am about 3 or 4 miles (4.8 to 6.4 kilometers... or so) from Denver itself.  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 03-09-2007 07:56 PM                  quote: Michael Barry ...the AMAZING girl I met in Vegas who lives at Long Beach (Hi, Tiffany!). quote: Michael Barry [I'm staying at] the Ramada Hotel on Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood Hmmmm... Well just a suggestion Michael, you might want to not mention where you were staying to Tiffany... Oh and choose ANOTHER hotel on your next visit to LA. That hotel is a well-known "gay" hotel. NOT that ***I*** would know ANYTHING about that!  |  IP: Logged John Wilson Film God Posts: 5438 From: Sydney, Australia. Registered: Dec 1999 posted 03-10-2007 06:29 AM                     Michael quote: Phil Hill That hotel is a well-known "gay" hotel. Not that there's anything wrong with that.  |  IP: Logged Richard Fowler Film God Posts: 2392 From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA Registered: Jun 2001 posted 03-10-2007 12:27 PM                     The whole area is very happy  |  IP: Logged Michael Barry Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 584 From: Sydney, NSW, Australia Registered: Nov 1999 posted 03-10-2007 07:07 PM                     Hehe... Well, that kinda makes sense...when I went for a stroll in the area, there was a definite paucity of girls in the neighbouring bars. Now I know why! Also, I stopped by a video store called (I think) West Coast Video and they had a...very well stocked section. (In Australia, except for the capital state, the ACT, porn is illegal, so that was the first time I saw it in a store so explicitly displayed). I purchased a Snickers bar with almonds there. Here's a bit of trivia I discovered for candy bar afficionados: the Milky Way bar that you buy in the states is the same as the Mars bar you buy in Oz, whereas the Three Musketeers bar that you buy in the states is the same as the Milky Way bar you buy in Oz. Snickers is the same everywhere it seems, however you cannot buy Snickers with almonds in Oz, at least not at the moment. Hmmmm...Snickers with almonds! So yeah...thanks for the heads up Phil and others...pretty funny!  |  IP: Logged

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