7 Jun
2003
7 Jun
'03
6:54 a.m.
jamesd wrote:
On Saturday 07 June 2003 10:56 am, Eric Chomko wrote:
> Seriously folks, I am going on a two week trip to sunny California later
> this month and trying to find a couple of interesting stops that might
> have something to do with classic computers. I'll be starting in San
> Francisco and ending up in Los Angeles.
>
> I plan a trip through Silicon Valley with a stop at NASA Ames. Anyone
> have their schedule for the classic computer museum? Any other "must
> see" places along the way? Does CHAC have a museum? Damn, just went to
> the CHAC web site. Last updated in 11-12-1997?!? Now THAT is classic!! I
> just gave um an earful
> (politely).
>
> Anyway, any suggestions that would bore my wife and daughter but make me
> happy is welcome (hey, they get DisneyLand and Hollywood!)
The tech museum, in San Jose is a must see, and your
family might even enjoy
it slightly, kids always did.
The Tech Museum sounds like a good idea. Thanks.
There are a few computer salvage shops in the silicon valley, area if you have
room in the car, there are a good way to kill a few hours of your time.
You could always try and track down transmeta, corp. and see where linus
torvalds works, but only if your a linux fan. and in the same genre, you
could check out the silicon vallley Lug meeting and see if you get lucky
Linus pops in to the meeting. which he has been known to do.
I like Linux, but don't think I want to track down Linus Torvalds. :)
Casa De Fruita, off highway 152 near gilroy, CA ... not computer related but
cool over grown fruit stand... fun for the whole family
And of course you have to drive through Gilroy for some major aroma therapy
Oh yes, Garlic World in Gilroy is a must stop for us. We have been
several times and plan to stop this time as well.
Of course there are always Fry's computer store, which i miss badly since i
moved to the mid-west.
Where is Fry's computer store?
And to eat check out Chevy's mexican resturant... the kids love it because
they have a machine that makes tortia automaticly... and they will out dough
We have a Chevy's right here in Greenbelt, Maryland, complete with
tortilla machine in full view. But at some point I probably will be up
for a shot of tequila.
so the kids can play with so they stay quiet while
adults enjoy a good meal
("okay it's my favorite resturant")
Nice plug. If you ever come to the DC area, the Chevys in Greenbelt, MD
near Goddard Space Flight Center (where I work) is a nice one.
in Southern California, check out Bob's burgers, (anaheim, CA) they have
awesome Onion Rings and Fried Zuchini, and Pastrami Sandwitch. that 3 people
could share and consider a good lunch, and cheap too....
I'm going to JPL at least one day while in the LA area, and Pasadena is
close
to Anaheim, so I might make it to Bob's for lunch.
Just a few thoughts...
James, thanks for the suggestions. It is exactly what I wanted when I
asked on this list.
Eric
James