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8mileshigher wrote:Skip

Thanks for posting the recommendation on Don's Turf motel.

+1!
Especially in these times, the Marriott might be a bit pricey for many.

8mileshigher wrote:Skip

Thanks for posting the recommendation on Don's Turf motel.

Don's Turf is a hilarious motel, btw....


They have this HUGE old 70's Cadillac parked in the front entrance, which is completely covered in dust.....i'm not sure if they left it there for decoration, or just parked it 30 years ago and it just became decoration over time.

That would be your best option for low-budget accomodations. Los Alamitos is a sleepy little town of 12,000 people.....not too much happens and you won't need a reservation in nearly any of the town's hotels/motels.

If anybody needs any other suggestions, let me know, there are plenty. (including much better food down the street at Katella Deli).

Oh man, you gotta eat at the
Gourmet Cafe and Pie Company
5350 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 995-8930

The place rocks-even better than the Katella Deli IMO, and the FRENCH TOAST is unbelievable for breakfast!!!!

I like the Katella Deli and the Gourmet Cafe & Pie Co. is is another very good eatery right near The Starting Gate as well.

Edit: eh Paulie, you just beat me to posting about the Gourmet Cafe & Pie Co.

rickenbrother wrote:I like the Katella Deli and the Gourmet Cafe & Pie Co. is is another very good eatery right near The Starting Gate as well.

Edit: eh Paulie, you just beat me to posting about the Gourmet Cafe & Pie Co.

I'll prolly just stick to the Starting Gate's kitchen on the day of the event though; the food was really good IMO, and it's the least we can do to give the place as much biz as possible if they're providing the venue for us!

We SCARF organizers are expecting a stampede of attendees, by the way, especially among our fellow local forumites, as well as by anyone who can find a cheap flight! Chime in people, don't make us hunt you down!

I want to see so many bassists on stage for "Big Bottom" that they're practically falling off the edges.
Workshop hosts welcome
Bring your wives, girlfriends, vocalists, maracca shakers, buddies, et cetera!

I already RSVP'd in the former thread, BUt just in case...

Count me in!

paologregorio wrote:

rickenbrother wrote:I like the Katella Deli and the Gourmet Cafe & Pie Co. is is another very good eatery right near The Starting Gate as well.

Edit: eh Paulie, you just beat me to posting about the Gourmet Cafe & Pie Co.

I'll prolly just stick to the Starting Gate's kitchen on the day of the event though; the food was really good IMO, and it's the least we can do to give the place as much biz as possible if they're providing the venue for us!

I'm with you Paul! If we spend money at the Starting Gate, they'll want us back. BTD from SG101 is thinking of doing a once-a-month Surf Jam there, and after the business the Convention brought in, the owner was more than happy to give him the venue at no charge.

Amen, Skip!

List of Attendees, so far:

YEAS
Colin Nasseri
Collin Whitley
DAVID TRULLI
Gary Clauson
Henry Prego
Jake Kety
Jerry Juden
Joey Vasco
Louis Cantoni
Pat Hayes
Paul Sakry (drummer extraordinaire!)
Rich Ferguson
Scott Jehlik
Skip Baker
Steve Forsgren
Steven Trivoli
Tom O'Keefe
Vito Francone
me

Maybes:
Dan Saifer
Doug Ferrell

Kenny Howes sends his regrets-the Arlington guitar show beckons. . . .

Dalia, and I, and Juliana hope to attend. We'll have more information a bit later this month...

Just my luck. The same day I see this thread is the same day I found out I'm attending a business conference on October 16th on the Gold Coast in Queensland. I could've done with a little rock'n'roll recreation in SoCal.

Sorry team.....I'm sure Paul will do a fantastic job on the drums!

Darren, I wish we could do last year all over again!

rickenbrother wrote:Darren, I wish we could do last year all over again!

Ditto that! Your presence will be missed.

paologregorio wrote:

rickenbrother wrote:Darren, I wish we could do last year all over again!

Ditto that! Your presence will be missed.

Yeah ... we're going to miss you, Trotty !!

Wow...I kinda have to go to this thing...

Count me in...?