Author Topic: I missed SoCal. (Read 3048 times)

The Fake Shemp · « **on:** August 03, 2009, 01:47:40 AM »

It is horrible and great at the same time.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #1 on:** August 03, 2009, 01:53:34 AM »

How was the wedding?

chronovore · « **Reply #2 on:** August 03, 2009, 03:02:31 AM »

I don't miss it a lick, but am always surprised how much I like it when I'm back. I grew up in the south bay; Gardena, Manhattan Beach. How about you?

demi · « **Reply #3 on:** August 03, 2009, 03:04:47 AM »

He grew up in Israel

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #4 on:** August 03, 2009, 03:11:33 AM »

Quote from: distantmantra on August 03, 2009, 01:53:34 AM

How was the wedding?

Pretty good. It had some dramatic moments, but it went well.

Quote from: chronovore on August 03, 2009, 03:02:31 AM

I don't miss it a lick, but am always surprised how much I like it when I'm back. I grew up in the south bay; Gardena, Manhattan Beach. How about you?

I am talking about Burbank/Toluca Lake.

I dig visiting family in San Diego, as well.

... Tomorrow, I head off with my producer pals to meet up with the editor on their project. That will be neat to see some early footage from their shoot.

chronovore · « **Reply #5 on:** August 03, 2009, 03:23:10 AM »

Sandy Eggo is pretty sweet. It's hot, but the town's clean and the Mexican food is stellar.

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #6 on:** August 03, 2009, 01:46:12 PM »

Quote from: chronovore on August 03, 2009, 03:23:10 AM

Sandy Eggo is pretty sweet. It's hot, but the town's clean and the Mexican food is stellar.

It's not that hot or that clean, but hells yes on the Mexican food. And the Vietnamese food like omg

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #7 on:** August 03, 2009, 02:20:27 PM »

San Francisco has better Mexican food. Real talk.

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #8 on:** August 03, 2009, 02:38:34 PM »

Oh my god... if you like half of your burrito stuffed with beans and rice and lettuce, then sure.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #9 on:** August 03, 2009, 02:48:13 PM »

Nope. San Francisco has the best.

(and I don't even like a lot of lettuce or rice)

... I'm not the only person who thinks so!

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #10 on:** August 03, 2009, 02:49:12 PM »

Sounds good, Willco.

ManaByte · « **Reply #11 on:** August 04, 2009, 06:16:23 PM »

Eat so much In N Out you get put into a hospital.

Then post about it.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #12 on:** August 04, 2009, 09:39:20 PM »

So far, the only local dining for me has been BOB'S BIG BOY.

bork · « **Reply #13 on:** August 04, 2009, 09:59:28 PM »

Quote from: Willco on August 04, 2009, 09:39:20 PM

So far, the only local dining for me has been BOB'S BIG BOY.

How is that "local dining?"

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #14 on:** August 04, 2009, 10:05:55 PM »

Burbank is home to the one and only, that's why!

bork · « **Reply #15 on:** August 04, 2009, 10:27:19 PM »

This?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #16 on:** August 04, 2009, 11:47:55 PM »

Stop posting photos of me.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #17 on:** August 05, 2009, 02:47:07 AM »

There's a Big Boy at Narita Airport in Japan. How can Burbank have the only one?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #18 on:** August 05, 2009, 03:19:15 AM »

America rocks.

bork · « **Reply #19 on:** August 05, 2009, 03:24:53 AM »

Quote from: distantmantra on August 05, 2009, 02:47:07 AM

There's a Big Boy at Narita Airport in Japan. How can Burbank have the only one?

There's more Big Boys in Japan than just that one, but that doesn't matter since those are the same in name only.

I think the one Willco is talking about is the original location, but from what I looked up, there's nothing different about the food.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #20 on:** August 05, 2009, 03:34:55 AM »

I don't think the chain can be separated by continents and the food be the same. America has superior diner abilities and technologies. Drew Carey eats there.

bork · « **Reply #21 on:** August 05, 2009, 03:47:03 AM »

Haha, other chains are exactly the same in a lot of other countries. Going back to Japan (again), TGI Friday's is exactly the same over there as it is here, for example. Big Boy is a typical "Familyres" and just has hamburger steaks and that kind of crap. One opened up near me during my time over there, and I was really let down once I got inside.

chronovore · « **Reply #22 on:** August 05, 2009, 04:12:11 AM »

But Denny's in Japan is utter crap. Really crap. And they don't have the breakfasts AT ALL, meaning they double-y double don't have them 24 hours.

bork · « **Reply #23 on:** August 05, 2009, 06:05:28 AM »

Quote from: chronovore on August 05, 2009, 04:12:11 AM

But Denny's in Japan is utter crap. Really crap. And they don't have the breakfasts AT ALL, meaning they double-y double don't have them 24 hours.

I never went to Denny's. I think I went to one in the States like once when I was kid, so I have no idea, but I wouldn't expect them to have an American-style breakfast in Japan. I was shocked McDonald's has it!

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #24 on:** August 05, 2009, 11:18:40 AM »

There's a Bob's Big Boy on the way from Southern Cali to Vegas. Where the world's largest thermometer is.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #25 on:** August 05, 2009, 07:53:54 PM »

I will be attending a table reading for The Simpsons tomorrow morning. And a screening for a pilot that stars the lead actor of the project I'm currently involved in. Hollywood networking day is going to be tiring. $:-\$

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #26 on:** August 05, 2009, 08:09:49 PM »

For some reason, my wife holds a special place in her heart for Coco's (not Coco Curry Ichibanya). Probably from her childhood. Anyways, they're pretty much non-existant outside California and Arizona now, but we found one in Akihabara, and she demanded that I take a picture of her in front of it.

bork · « **Reply #27 on:** August 05, 2009, 08:30:43 PM »

Yup, Coco's is all over Japan too; my wife's tiny little hometown has one, and it was like THE place to be on weekends. Huge wait.

It's also another familyres with the same kinds of hamburg steaks, a few kinds of pasta, and the like. I'm sure that a few items on the menu might be the same as the U.S. ones. Maybe.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #28 on:** August 05, 2009, 08:35:25 PM »

Quote from: the lyte edge on August 05, 2009, 08:30:43 PM

Yup, Coco's is all over Japan too; my wife's tiny little hometown has one, and it was like THE place to be on weekends. Huge wait. It's also another familyres with the same kinds of hamburg steaks, a few kinds of pasta, and the like. I'm sure that a few items on the menu might be the same as the U.S. ones. Maybe.

We looked at the menu in the window (they weren't open yet), and it was completely different from the Coco's that she remembers.

Himu · « **Reply #29 on:** August 05, 2009, 09:01:01 PM »

I would totally live in Cali if it weren't so expensive. I love Cali.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #30 on:** August 05, 2009, 09:13:40 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on August 05, 2009, 09:01:01 PM

I would totally live in Cali if it weren't so expensive. I love Cali.

I'd live in San Francisco, but I'd kill myself before living in Southern California.

Himu · « **Reply #31 on:** August 05, 2009, 09:49:46 PM »

Yeah I want to live in San Fran, but do you realize how expensive that place is? Fuck.

I've got family in Oakland and surrounding cities. I wonder how they make it. They're not exactly rich.

drew · « **Reply #32 on:** August 05, 2009, 09:55:29 PM »

new york > los angeles

east coast 4 lyfe 4 ever

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #33 on:** August 06, 2009, 02:28:46 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on August 05, 2009, 09:49:46 PM

Yeah I want to live in San Fran, but do you realize how expensive that place is? Fuck.

I'm well aware. Seattle isn't cheap, either.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #34 on:** August 06, 2009, 02:35:52 AM »

Everywhere is expensive. Cost of life is grossly over exaggerated. It's just as expensive, if not more, to live where I do on the East Coast.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #35 on:** August 06, 2009, 02:39:41 AM »

Quote from: Willco on August 06, 2009, 02:35:52 AM

Everywhere is expensive. Cost of life is grossly over exaggerated. It's just as expensive, if not more, to live where I do on the East Coast.

The coasts are expensive. The middle section? Not so much.

bork · « **Reply #36 on:** August 06, 2009, 05:46:49 AM »

Quote from: distantmantra on August 06, 2009, 02:39:41 AM

Quote from: Willco on August 06, 2009, 02:35:52 AM
Everywhere is expensive. Cost of life is grossly over exaggerated. It's just as expensive, if not more, to live where I do on the East Coast.

The coasts are expensive. The middle section? Not so much.

Yes, but would you want to live in the middle of America?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #37 on:** August 06, 2009, 12:54:49 PM »

Quote from: the lyte edge on August 06, 2009, 05:46:49 AM

Quote from: distantmantra on August 06, 2009, 02:39:41 AM
Quote from: Willco on August 06, 2009, 02:35:52 AM
Everywhere is expensive. Cost of life is grossly over exaggerated. It's just as expensive, if not more, to live where I do on the East Coast.

The coasts are expensive. The middle section? Not so much.

Yes, but would you want to live in the middle of America?

Not really. Whenever my wife and I go back to Omaha we are floored by the real estate prices. We could buy a huge McMansion back there for what we paid for our modest home in Seattle.

chronovore · « **Reply #38 on:** August 08, 2009, 07:18:02 AM »

Quote from: Willco on August 05, 2009, 07:53:54 PM

I will be attending a table reading for The Simpsons tomorrow morning. And a screening for a pilot that stars the lead actor of the project I'm currently involved in. Hollywood networking day is going to be tiring. $:-\$

Hey, how is Corey Haim doing, anyway?

Quote from: the lyte edge on August 05, 2009, 06:05:28 AM

Quote from: chronovore on August 05, 2009, 04:12:11 AM
But Denny's in Japan is utter crap. Really crap. And they don't have the breakfasts AT ALL, meaning they double-y double don't have them 24 hours.

I never went to Denny's. I think I went to one in the States like once when I was kid, so I have no idea, but I wouldn't expect them to have an American-style breakfast in Japan. I was shocked McDonald's has it!

When I first arrived in '93, I assumed they'd have those breakfast items, but when I showed up for breakfast all they had was fries and Teriyaki McBurgers. I can't do that for breakfast. Anymore, all the places have it; even those nasty McGriddles.

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Author Topic: I missed SoCal. (Read 3048 times)