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Got questions?
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NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Gender, Gender Preference, Ethnicity, National Origin, Race, Color, Religion, or even Belly Button Lint.

We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister groups we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events. This event is cross-posted. The number RSVP'd here combine with other groups for fun and filled event. CLICK HERE for the Main event link for this event for other rsvp's.
CLICK HERE To see all our other events and join in on them.

Important Links for this event:
Bar Website
Rink Website

This event is part of several annual events we do yearly. Here is a sampling of some other silly events over the course of the year.
Dec 9 Happy Hour and Ice Skating
Feb 14 Valentines Day Bra Bar Crawl
Apr 13 Sunken City & Grunion Fishtival
July 13 Wiener Dog Races
Oct 5 Boney Island
Oct 6 Peace, Love & Guacamole
Oct 26 Dia de los Muertos @ Hollywood Forever Cemetery-We have our own altar meetpoint
Oct 27 Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade 2024

If you have any suggestions or if you wish to post an event the group or lead an event:
Click Here to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)

Cost is $236 Per Person. Click here for Secure Payment Link
CLICK HERE for our Attendees Form OR the "I am interested form"

INCLUDES

• Visits to 5 wineries
• All listed tastings included
• Transportation from LA to Paso Robles and return.
• Transportation to all the wineries.
• Coffee and morning pastries included
• Lunch bites included
• Dinner included
• What a win!

Itinerary:
7:30 to 11:00 LA to Paso Robles
11:00 to 12:30 Sculptera Wineery
12:30 to 2:00 Bianchi and lunch bites
2:00 to 3:30 Cass
3:30 to 5:00 Tobin James
5:00 to 6:00 Thai dinner in Paso
6:00 to 7:00 5th Wine tasting in town at tasting room in Paso
Gas up/restrooms . . freshen up and on the road home by 7:00
Home earliest by 10 if no traffic. 10:30/11 latest
7 to 10 PM Nap and Sober up.

Let's look closer at this sched. First of all . . .this is a guide, and NOT hard in stone. Times and itinerary is subject to change & adjusting as we go.

The one thing that is NOT flexible is our depart time.
THIS WILL BE FIRM!!!!! BE EARLY TO BE ON TIME.
We are leaving 7:30 AM SHARP
It gives 3 hrs there and 3 back (and 1/2 hr float).
If you look you will see it gives us generous time per location and time for getting on and off and travel between.

But again . . there is flexibility within this. We can linger longer or bail early of the place is just not working for us..

All of these wineries are on many of the Paso Robles top ten best wineries lists.

Once again . . . this INCLUDES:

• Visits to 5 wineries
• All listed tastings included
• Transportation from LA to Lompoc and return.
• Transportation to all the wineries.
• Coffee and morning pastries included
• Lunch bites included
• Dinner included
• What a win!

Cost is $236 Per Person. Click here for Secure Payment Link
CLICK HERE for our Attendees Form OR the "I am interested form"

This event is limit in size to 15 people. And will fill as our past wine events have always filled.

This will be cross posted on other groups. The only way to secure your space is payment.

The number of RSVP's does not reflect all who have rsvp'd or paid

Event payment links will be removed when we reach 15. If the link is active . . . there is still space. Link deactivated/removed if filled.

Refunds?
Refund if notice is given if cancel 1 week in advance of departure date and time.

Less than 1 week notice: 100% credit given toward any future event we lead.

You know you deserve an awesome present for yourself. Give yourself the gift of a wine adventure you will remember all year.

Message with questions using link below. And yes. . . This is this as much fun as it looks. We look forward to you joining us.

Links central:

• Interested? CLICK HERE and fill out this form
• Click here for Secure Payment Link
• CLICK HERE to send a Direct Message
• Main Event Link Location
• CLICK HERE to see Pix from previous time we went to Paso Robles
• CLICK HERE to read our General Policies Including: Notice of Non-Discrimination, General Refunds Policy, Cancelation Policies as well as General Liability & Safety Policies/Procedures/Practices
• CLICK HERE for Jan 20th Wine Trip to the Lomopc Wine Ghetto (different event)
• CLICK HERE to see and join in on Our Other Events

Primary Pickup and drop-off is a central location. There will be a secondary pickup in Santa Clarita for those in Valley, or who are north of the LA start-point.
If the LA start-point does not work for you send a note about our second pickup.

Disclaimers: Itinerary and terms may vary or have modification or variation as needed/required.

Cost is $236 Per Person. Click here for Secure Payment Link
CLICK HERE for our Attendees Form OR the "I am interested form"

INCLUDES

• Visits to 5 wineries
• All listed tastings included
• Transportation from LA to Paso Robles and return.
• Transportation to all the wineries.
• Coffee and morning pastries included
• Lunch bites included
• Dinner included
• What a win!

Itinerary:
7:30 to 11:00 LA to Paso Robles
11:00 to 12:30 Sculptera Wineery
12:30 to 2:00 Bianchi and lunch bites
2:00 to 3:30 Cass
3:30 to 5:00 Tobin James
5:00 to 6:00 Thai dinner in Paso
6:00 to 7:00 5th Wine tasting in town at tasting room in Paso
Gas up/restrooms . . freshen up and on the road home by 7:00
Home earliest by 10 if no traffic. 10:30/11 latest
7 to 10 PM Nap and Sober up.

Let's look closer at this sched. First of all . . .this is a guide, and NOT hard in stone. Times and itinerary is subject to change & adjusting as we go.

The one thing that is NOT flexible is our depart time.
THIS WILL BE FIRM!!!!! BE EARLY TO BE ON TIME.
We are leaving 7:30 AM SHARP
It gives 3 hrs there and 3 back (and 1/2 hr float).
If you look you will see it gives us generous time per location and time for getting on and off and travel between.

But again . . there is flexibility within this. We can linger longer or bail early of the place is just not working for us..

All of these wineries are on many of the Paso Robles top ten best wineries lists.

Once again . . . this INCLUDES:

• Visits to 5 wineries
• All listed tastings included
• Transportation from LA to Lompoc and return.
• Transportation to all the wineries.
• Coffee and morning pastries included
• Lunch bites included
• Dinner included
• What a win!

Cost is $236 Per Person. Click here for Secure Payment Link
CLICK HERE for our Attendees Form OR the "I am interested form"

This event is limit in size to 15 people. And will fill as our past wine events have always filled.

This will be cross posted on other groups. The only way to secure your space is payment.

The number of RSVP's does not reflect all who have rsvp'd or paid

Event payment links will be removed when we reach 15. If the link is active . . . there is still space. Link deactivated/removed if filled.

Refunds?
Refund if notice is given if cancel 1 week in advance of departure date and time.

Less than 1 week notice: 100% credit given toward any future event we lead.

You know you deserve an awesome present for yourself. Give yourself the gift of a wine adventure you will remember all year.

Message with questions using link below. And yes. . . This is this as much fun as it looks. We look forward to you joining us.

Links central:

• Interested? CLICK HERE and fill out this form
• Click here for Secure Payment Link
• CLICK HERE to send a Direct Message
• Main Event Link Location
• CLICK HERE to see Pix from previous time we went to Paso Robles
• CLICK HERE to read our General Policies Including: Notice of Non-Discrimination, General Refunds Policy, Cancelation Policies as well as General Liability & Safety Policies/Procedures/Practices
• CLICK HERE for Jan 20th Wine Trip to the Lomopc Wine Ghetto (different event)
• CLICK HERE to see and join in on Our Other Events

Primary Pickup and drop-off is a central location. There will be a secondary pickup in Santa Clarita for those in Valley, or who are north of the LA start-point.
If the LA start-point does not work for you send a note about our second pickup.

Disclaimers: Itinerary and terms may vary or have modification or variation as needed/required.

Commercial float builders:
ARTISTIC ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES
700 Seco St., Pasadena, CA 91103
https://www.aescreative.com/volunteers
FAQ
https://www.aescreative.com/s/AES-WAIVER-2023.pdf

FIESTA PARADE FLOATS
16016 Avenida Padilla, Irwindale, CA 91702
Parking, drop-off and pick up-point is located at 1111 W. 3rd Street, Azusa, CA
https://sites.google.com/site/floatdecorators/registration-and-schedule/registration?authuser=0

PHOENIX DECORATING COMPANY
Rose Float Plaza South, 5400 Irwindale Ave., Irwindale, CA 91706
phoenixdeco.com
https://www.petalpushers.org/reg

BURBANK
123 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91502
https://www.burbankrosefloat.com

CAL POLY
rosefloat.org

DOWNEY
13030 Erickson Dr., Downey, CA 90241
https://www.downeyrose.org/copy-of-decorating

LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE
4524 Hampton Rd., La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 (Foothill Blvd. & Hampton Rd.)
https://www.lcftra.org/content.aspx?page_id=2664&club_id=912715

SIERRA MADRE
587 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (behind the tennis court at Sierra Vista Park)
https://sierramadrerosefloat.org/getinvolved/volunteer/decorate/

SOUTH PASADENA
435 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030
https://www.sptor.org/volunteer.html

Float decorating can be messy and you may get glue, paint and/or dirt on your shoes and clothing. Wear old clothes and comfortable close-toed shoes, and bring a jacket as it can get cool in the evenings.

We will Meet and Start at the Time Travel Mart
https://timetravelmart.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOkLEpxqMhw

From there we will proceed toward The Music Box Stairs at Laurel & Hardy Park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoMjiTrx9I8
and here is the full movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9RxyuSRc0M

From there we will start the Painted Steps portion.
https://youtu.be/qOoE9xfrcJs We will be doing a variation/new route. Not this exact vid route.

From the Painted Stairs Section we will move to the Steepest Streets
Eldred is the Steepest in LA. We will do that another time. We are going to be over by Baxter, Duane and Fargo
https://youtu.be/LCmHePeqI00?t=16
https://youtu.be/KyycWzmlyuY?t=9

Of the 10 steepest streets in the country we will do #5 and 6

• https://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2018/05/california-has-seven-of-the-ten-steepest-streets-in-america/
• https://www.huffpost.com/entry/steepest-streets-america_n_4871559

Or #3,4 and 5 of the Steepest Streets in LA
https://la.curbed.com/maps/la-has-the-most-ridiculously-steep-streets-of-any-us-city

Finally. . . . After all that . . . we will go to Phantasmagloria and catch the afternoon and setting sun cascading THRU the artwork.
Randland's Phantasmagloria. We will be able to go into the property
and view the sunset thru the glass.
http://randylandla.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0ioUB_-hjE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6T_37t2SlY

Let's Recap:

• TimeTravel Mart
• Music Box Steps
• Other Stairs
• Painted Stairs
• Steepest Streets
• Phantasmagloria.

ONLY those that fill out our google form for this event will get map, and directions, and start locations and info

To attend this event:

• RSVP on this event (then)
• Click Here and fill out our Attendees google form

The form is a safety thing. If you do not fill it out. You will not be hiking with us.
You can also fill out the form if only interested and want to stay in the loop.

This is a 3 1/2 hour walking tour of LA involving LOTS of stairs.
IT IS ALSO an Urban Hike (a significant workout)
AND
IT is ALSO a tour or RandyLand's Phantasmagloria

This is NOT just a stroll around town. This will be a great workout. You will go up and down many sets of stairs and some of the steepest streets in LA

There will be several "bail out"point where you can stop at anytime and call an uber or gps back to our start point of Lot 662

• We are starting at 1:30 PM
• We depart SHARP at 1:30PM
• BRING LOTS O' WATER
• WEAR GOOD SHOES.
• Restrooms are not going to be easy avail. There are some along the way. But you gotta be quick about it.
• This is an "urban hike"
• Bring a rucksack with some bars/food (just in case).
• Distance: Approx 7 to 8 miles

I will have Sidewalk Chalk and be marking the turns along the way.

QUESTIONS?
Can I just do part? Such as just RandyLand? No. We will do Randyland again as a standalone. Only those on the hike will be admitted to Randyland.

I am not fit. I don't think I can make it.
If you are average fit you will be fine.

We will spread out and there will be different speeds. And you can bail-out easily and head back at any-time.

Can I do with my bike? Scooter? Car? Hoverboard? No. We are walking.

The cost for all this? FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE
That's a bargain at twice the price!!!
BUT
You gotta be ON TIME to our Time Travel Mart start point.
AND
You gotta fill out this form to attend
https://forms.gle/RBQuqmFWCBWeR5rr8 (meetup email sucks so we will email you the event info direct)

Got questions?
Click Here to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)

NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Gender, Gender Preference, Ethnicity, National Origin, Race, Color, Religion, or even Belly Button Lint.

IF you are interested in joining . . . FILL THIS OUT https://forms.gle/AdMHtrg2NKtG3Yt98

• Day 1 Mon, Dec 25 Los Angeles to Tucson, AZ 480mi 7hrs
  First day on the road
• Day 2 Tue, Dec 26 Tucson, AZ to Carlsbad, NM 500mi 8hrs
  Visit White Sands Missile Garden AND White Sands Nat Park.
• Day 3 Wed, Dec 27 Carlsbad, NM to San Antonio, TX 450mi 8hrs
  Visit to Carlsbad Caverns
• Day 4 Thu, Dec 28 San Antonio, TX to Baton Rouge, LA 450mi 8hrs
  Visit The Alamo
• Day 5 Fri, Dec 29 Baton Rouge, LA to New Orleans, LA 150mi 5hrs
  Visit InstaGator Alligator Ranch AND The UCM Museum
• DAY 6 Sat, Dec 30 New Orleans explore.
  Day Tour New Orleans. Jazz in the evening.
• Day 7 Sun, Dec 31 NoLa for New Years Eve
  Head to Bourbon St Day to explore NoLa
• Day 8 Mon, Jan 1 NoLa to Fort Stockton, TX 850mi 12hrs
  Depart for LA via Train OR Or Fly or Drive back
• Day 9 Tue, Jan 2 Fort Stockton, TX to Los Angeles 1000mi 15hrs
  Rest of the long drive home

Let's break down "the why."
Why this time of year? The time between Christmas and New Years is filled with days off. You can do this trip without taking too many days off.

Why this route (compared to Southwest or up the CA Coast)? The 10 keeps us out of any snow covered roads, and warmest weather.

Let's now talk about the "how" and the cost.
This is a 100% at cost and A La Carte trip.
Meaning . . . You pay for the level and type of accommodation that works for you or your co-pilots. As leads we are taking care of the itinerary and stops and places and essentially curating what we are doing. However whatever you actually wish to do . . . you pay for that direct. In other words there is no cost to us. No fee from us. No charge or cut. We are just travelers like you. This also means you can change and alter things as needed too.

My recommend is a Van, Campervan. Or a small or large RV (rented).
The intend plan is to stay at RV parks each nite. They are easy to book and inexpensive. They have great bathrooms, common rooms, and laundry facilities. Easy in and out.

I will have reservations at RV parks for us at the planned stops along the way.

If you want to drive your passenger car and rent hotels next to or next to those parks . . . that's fine.

Our RV park in New Orleans is about $90 a night (including taxes). Since this is the only place staying multiple nights, . . . and it is over NYE . . .
It includes:

• Bar & Restaurant
• Guest Lodge (common area)
• Convenience Store
• Pool & Hot Tub
• Laundry machines
• WiFi
• Dog Park
• Horseshoe Pits, Cornhole and Other Games
• Fitness Center

Places along the way will be much less. Likely $60 or so

Let's say it averages $80 a night. For the 8 nights of the trip that's about $700 for accommodation. If you are carpooling with one person . . . that $350 to you.
If you rent a 5 person RV . . . That's $140 for accommodation. The savings there goes toward the rental and the gas.

GAS:
LA to NoLA is about 2,000 miles (one way). If your car gets 36mpg. That's a total of 112 gallons of gas (round trip) At the current national average for gas . . . that is a total of about $420 in gas (for car not for RV)

So if you are driving solo . . . you are looking at about $1200 (before food and any entry tickets (like Carlsbad Caverns).
2 in the car?. . . split in half. Or by three if you do that.

Interested in renting a campervan? Kuga, Escape or Indie are good places to start. Kuga looks to be less expensive.
They sleep 2 to 5 persons

• https://www.travellers-autobarnrv.com/campervan-rv-rentals/
• https://www.escapecampervans.com/campervans/
• https://indiecampers.com/rent-an-rv/search?from=los-angeles&to=los-angeles&start=2023-12-23&end=2024-01-02 (they have a small RV option

You are looking at about $700 to $1,100 for a Van Rental.
Divide by three people. By 4 people if you get the small RV

Interested?
IF you are interested in joining . . . FILL THIS OUT https://forms.gle/AdMHtrg2NKtG3Yt98

Also . . . Here is the thumbnail of the trip https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/116kB9zeig7Ku8kvfzAnrBKbdvhoJ6B4F1UVPaSpLCgA/edit?usp=sharing

Parking? Street parking is find-able early in the eve. Tons of paid lots near by to Last Bookstore.
Try this too https://downtownla.com/maps/getting-around/parking

However . . . I STRONGLY suggest you take the train. Super duper easy.

Also . . . as Lionel says: It's Ok to come by yourself, you won't be by yourself for long.

Whether you're new in town, or been here a while, you are sure to make new friends at our After Party

Other links:
DTLA ArtNight https://dtlaartnight.com
and https://www.instagram.com/dtlaartnight/

What's that? You want to skip the ArtNight and just come the the bar? Sure
What's that? What happens if I miss the start point. How do I find the group? Our route is posted above.

To attend this event
#1 RSVP on this event with the red button at the bottom
AND THEN
#2 Fill out the event form https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6
(spoiler alert: if you do not fill out the form you will not get accurate or updated event info)(Meetup messages is not reliable or efficient at getting out info. Too many have notifications turned off)

Got questions?
Click Here to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie) (be sure to mention the what event you are talking about)

NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Gender, Gender Preference, Ethnicity, National Origin, Race, Color, Religion, or even Belly Button Lint.

We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister groups we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events. This event is cross-posted. The number RSVP'd here combine with other groups for fun and filled event. CLICK HERE for the Main event link for this event for other rsvp's.
CLICK HERE To see all our other events and join in on them.

Art makes for great social fun. Over the course of the year we a bunch of arty events.

DTLA Art Walk / Last Bookstore
Phantasmagloria Tour & Painted Stairs
Norton Night At The Museum
Getty Villa
Getty Center
ArtNight Pasadena
Feb 11 FREE Museum Day in LA
Apr 27 Eclectic Music Festival
May 19 Museums of the Arroyo
June 15 Lummis Day & ArroyoFest
June 16 Chalk Festival
July 27 Shakespeare by the Sea
Sep 17 Smithsonian Day

If you have any suggestions or if you wish to post an event the group or lead an event: Click Here to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)

To attend this event
#1 RSVP on this event with the red button at the bottom
AND THEN
#2 Fill out the event form https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6
(spoiler alert: if you do not fill out the form you will not get accurate or updated event info)(Meetup messages is not reliable or efficient at getting out info. Too many have notifications turned off)

Got questions?
Click Here to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie) (be sure to mention the what event you are talking about)

NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Gender, Gender Preference, Ethnicity, National Origin, Race, Color, Religion, or even Belly Button Lint.

We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister groups we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events. This event is cross-posted. The number RSVP'd here combine with other groups for fun and filled event. CLICK HERE for the Main event link for this event for other rsvp's.
CLICK HERE To see all our other events and join in on them.

Art makes for great social fun. Over the course of the year we a bunch of arty events.

DTLA Art Walk / Last Bookstore
Phantasmagloria Tour & Painted Stairs
Norton Night At The Museum
Getty Villa
Getty Center
ArtNight Pasadena
Feb 11 FREE Museum Day in LA
Apr 27 Eclectic Music Festival
May 19 Museums of the Arroyo
June 15 Lummis Day & ArroyoFest
June 16 Chalk Festival
July 27 Shakespeare by the Sea
Sep 17 Smithsonian Day

If you have any suggestions or if you wish to post an event the group or lead an event: Click Here to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)