Superbowl Sunday-- NOT

[furtech]

So does anyone have any polite suggestions for stuff to do on Superbowl Sunday? I'm not a big football fan, so usually me and my nerdy friends head out to some venue that is normally packed. In the past it had been Disneyland: you could literally -walk- onto rides, even the newer ones. These days, others have figured that one out and D'land is busier than normal on SBS.

The beach? In previous years we'd take the dogs there, but Frieda'd not enjoy it as much these days and few of us are sun-worshipers.

Anyone? Anyone? Class?

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[cooner.livejournal.com]

Hmmm ... Let me know if anything comes up. I'm not much of a football fan either.

Santa Monica Pier / 3rd Street Promenade area? Downtown Pasadena? I haven't ventured much outside the Studio City and Burbank area since I've been back, so I don't know what areas are "cool" and interesting these days ...

...and if it doesn't rain...

[furtech.livejournal.com]

All posibilities, though I'm not big on shopping/malling. If I'm inspired, I'll call!

Re: ...and if it doesn't rain...

[cooner.livejournal.com]

Oddly, I'm not that big on shopping/malling anymore. I just haven't been to Santa Monica since I've been back. :D

And, as I said, I can't think of anything otherwise either ...

[fenris-lorsrai.livejournal.com]

My exciting plan for Superbowl time is to log onto the Gatling engine and play Rage for the afternoon. Football's for sissies, give me my Cleft in Twain!

You can download the engine at CCG Workshop if you're so inclined to join in on the mayhem.

[furtech.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, I'm high risk: once I start something like online-Rage I'm afraid I'll never stop...very O-C. I've watched Roz play a few games and it looks way too tempting...

[sk-1.livejournal.com]

It's also Mardi Gras weekend. Don't know if that's your cup of tea, but there may be something going on. Not sure the crowds it would draw, though.

[furtech.livejournal.com]

While there's a big Catholic population here in L.A., but unfortunately they're not the Mardi Gras-type. Someday I'll get out to a large Mardi Gras celebration (or at least, Halloween in the French Quarter!).

[shoka.livejournal.com]

Dunno what to suggest for the LA area. I'm either going up to one of the local lakes or to the Wild Animal Park to plein air paint. Is there a local zoo or something like Nature Conservancy land where you could go for a hike?

[furtech.livejournal.com]

One of the zoos might be a decent choice: no crowds (weekends) and no hordes of school kids (weekdays). The trouble is, the LA Zoo is a hole. It's too bad Karina is heavily chained to her computer by her WoW or we'd kidnap her and hike down there or even head down your way and zoo or something. Then again, I probably should have started plans for Sunday sooner than this...

[shoka.livejournal.com]

I invited her down to go to the Zoo today, but she had other plans. As it turns out, it's a good thing as it's been raining here much of the day (which didn't stop me from traipsing out for a short hike to take pics).

[n2kenai.livejournal.com]

I have been going into Disneyland Park every Sunday for the past two weeks. I can probably guarantee a good time tomorrow. During the evenings, it gets cold and everyone scurrys home. Thats a great time to check out the attractions that are open. Fantasmic!, Snow White, Aladdin stage shows are all running. The Haunted Mansion is up again with some new effects you might appreciate. There is also two new cavalcades that are running daily. Let me know if you would like to go I'll be nearby and can hook you and a couple buds up.

[furtech.livejournal.com]

It's tempting, even though D'land is more crowded than ever on Superbowl Sunday. And I've come to look at Mouseland as a date-destination (I'm done with tandem rides with friends or strangers!). Good to hear the shows are all running; what is their current parade these days?

[n2kenai.livejournal.com]

Currently we have two small cavalcades that are running prior to the opening of two new large scaled parades to debut on May 5th 2005 for the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland.

The first is Mickeys Shining Star Cavalcade. It's essentially a Character flood with a few dancers, the Princesses in a Fire Truck and a the catchy tune from a previous show called "One Mans Dream.

The second which is more notable and enjoyable is, the Princess Celebration which parades up and down Main Street with a show stop and audience participation moment in front of the Castle. This one has a few new float units, some new costumes, and all the Princesses and Princes you can shake a stick at. It really is a nice change from previous cavalcade offerings like Mickey's Shining Star and Mickey Birthday Cavalcade.

The final one which has unfortunetly been suspended due to several issues including casting and budget was a Mary Poppins Celebration.

Parade Of Dreams and Block Party are both looking very good and are currently auditioning this weekend. By the looks of it, they will be having pick up audintions in the coming weeks becasue there are too many opportunities still open for male skilled performers.

Although I may seem to be a stranger, I did introduce myself to you at FC 2005, but I am sure a lot of other people did too so it's understandable. Anyways, I hope you have a great day whatever you decide to do. The offer still stands, anytime your interested ,just let me now in advance.

I'd also like to mention that the Aquarium of the Pacific is a nice local diversion that is not too pricey and a great little getaway along with shopping and dining in Long Beach.

[furtech.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry-- I missed that you actually -work- at the park! That's cool-- what area do you work in?

Thanks for the parade info: I like to see the new parades and see what they've come up with, costume-wise. A big chunk of what I've learned in costuming is studying parade and ice-show costumes (which need to be tough, yet allow the performer to do an ice routine or parade route).

I'm terrible with names and faces...triply so when I rarely see some people out of costume or hear their RL names. And I'm slow to add to the LJ list: it's nothing personal, but the list is the people I hang out with and share interests with. If someone friends me and I don't know them, I'll poll their journal for a few weeks to see if we share enough interest. Even then, some people I either don't add or remove because it's clear we share no interests or they have cluttery journals (only memes or HUGE posts about stuff I'm not interested in or no posts at all). Has little correlation as to whether I like them as people or not.

[n2kenai.livejournal.com]

I work with Entertainment. I'm Eric. I am new to custom costume making and admire your work tremendously. Aside from that, I meet you while you were scurrying to your next panel session at FC 2005 so I doubt you remember me.

[furtech.livejournal.com]

Wow-- thanks for the props! Yeah, I think I over-committed at FC this year. I had a better time last year when I hung out a lot more.

Maybe you can answer a question about the D'land costumes that I've been trying to figure out for some time now: many years ago, when they released "Oliver and Company" they made a set of costumes of the main characters, including Oliver, Dodger, Einstein, Tito and Georgette. Did they also make costumes of Rita, Roscoe (or DeSoto) or Francis? I saw the parade they were in on a weekday, and it's possible that I saw the small crew (as opposed to the weekend full complement). Any info would be appreciated!

[n2kenai.livejournal.com]

They have a Francis too! Uber cute. He was on on the back of the float tucked away where not many could see him. No Rita/Rosco

[foofers.livejournal.com]

Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N' Waffles!

My arteries!

[furtech.livejournal.com]

Roscoe's is for everyday!

[fuzzytoedcollie.livejournal.com]

Well, in North Carolina here, I hope to go over to CCI and visit the New Guinea Singing Dogs (http://www.conservatorscenter.org/animals/newguinea.html) and their latest batch of pups :)

Do you have any wild animal facility like that nearby?

[furtech.livejournal.com]

Aw, man! Singing dog puppies!

Locally, there's nothing (and I refer specifically to the L.A. Zoo). There is the Exotic Feline Breeding Compound and the Desert Museum, but those aren't generally busy anyway (and they're a long drive away). Likely, we will spaz-around for a few hours, then realize it's raining and stay home and clean/work. *sigh*

[crocuta.livejournal.com]

Buster and I just got back from the beach. We're not terribly fond of the sun either and by the time car repairs were over it was 4pm so by the time we ate, fueled up and got to the beach it was really dark but luckily where we went was close enough to Santa Cruz so the low clouds and ambient light pollution made it bright enough to see. Quite fun actually! I have not been to the beach at night in ages, I forgot how fun it was. I'm sure it wasn't dark to Buster tho.

I would suggest some state park or national forest that allowed dogs.. up in the hills somewhere. I've not been to LA much so I'm afraid I'm not too much help. Heh, I forgot it was SBS..shows how much attention I pay to US sports :P

[furtech.livejournal.com]

Love the beach at night! Salty dogs! We'd normally use one of the parks for a hike, but most of 'em are still closed because the rain damaged the trails (which we saw first hand-- they're thrashed!). Snow would be nice, too, but I think it's mostly gone.

[crocuta.livejournal.com]

I read your report on them. It really is a shame there was so much damage. Did they post any potential dates for opening the trails again?
How far north and east do you have to go to get into the Sierra snow range? If it is anything like around here you really don't want to do that on a weekend tho because you get into the crowd that is escaping the city for some ski action. Ugh.

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

traffic school and taxes 4 me... joy!

hmmm... Griffith Park? Farmers Market/The Grove? Olvera Street? Wherever it be, have a great time! 8>

[furtech.livejournal.com]

Your plans sound like what ours will turn out to be...I'm sorry to waste a perfectly fine low-Luddite day, tho'.