goin to CA soon, to be a CC tychoon

From: Eric Chomko <vze2wsvr_at_verizon.net>
Date: Sat Jun 7 13:54:00 2003

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
Received on Sat Jun 07 2003 - 13:54:00 BST