Trip to LA

"Do you know the way to San Jose?” Or anywhere out of LA?
My Son, Chris and I flew from Fort Myers to Chicago on American Airlines (AA) which is like reaching over your shoulder to scratch your ass. Go north to go west young man. Crowded, no leg room, skinny seats and old stewards (-ess) are my 1st impression and lasting impressions.

Rented van from off airport Van Rentals and was in the hotel by 9 pm LA time. Beer at hotel bar was six bucks. Went to bed.

Slept well in the most ancient hotel in LA. Quaint doesn't come near to describing the mostly Mexican décor sprinkled with Chinese and Buddhist art work. Next morning I was up at dawn Fort Myers time, which is 4am LA time. No wifi in hotel so went to McDonald's and ate 1st breakfast at 5. Second buffet breakfast at 7:30 in hotel lobby restaurant with brothers and wives was very good and reasonable.

'Where the f.... is the sun?' Downtown LA (we were right next to the Omni) has some real tall buildings but we couldn't see anything above the 8th floor until 2pm because of the 'marine event' (smog).

Wednesday evening rehearsal dinner at the Home restaurant in Burbank. Small but the food was good. Fresh caught Salmon was great. Speeches and smoozing with bride- to-bes' family and our family that we haven't seen for eons. Very nice time. Natalie's father is a great guy and wonderful host. Brother Jim's room was the gathering point so we watched the Series and shot the stuff.

Friday was a very busy day. 1st Birthday party for Connor. Then Wedding @ the Burbank Forrest Lawn church ( http://youtu.be/3j6lGySzcT4 ) before reception downtown LA. Saturday we had a picnic at Marina Del Ray and Chris was enthralled by those damned Sea Lions on the marina docks.



Watched Notre Dame at a bar named Riordan's and it's logo depicted a son of the old sod but everyone working there was Mexican. No complaints because they turned on ND despite the grumbles of USC fans. Watched 3 quarters (blow out) before an old friend invited us to Santa Monica for Saturday evening. Watched UFC and Boxing while catching up on old times. He's the one who encouraged Chris to take up Brazilian Judo but they didn't spar because Chris' knee isn't quite healed and Eddie has a bruised rib.

Sunday, back on AA. Not any better but did go through Dallas but had a nearly 4 hour lay over. Glad to be home at 11 pm in Fort Myers Beach!
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