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BARF 2008

In Fun Places on 22 February 2008 with no comments

That’s right, folks, it’s that time of the year again. The Bay Area Renaissance Festival opens Saturday, February 23. So now you know where to find me for the next seven weekends…

Tranquilo Coffee House Reincarnated

In Fun Places on 19 July 2007 with 1 comment

Back in the 70s there was a coffee house called Tranquilo in Sulphur Springs. Once again, Tranquilo lives! It's now located at 10024 N 30th Street in Tampa, just south of Bougainvillea in a small strip center called Poinsettia Plaza.
They're doing traditional coffee house things. There's a bluegrass/folk/country jam session on Thursday evenings. [...]

A Good Trip

In Fun Places on 31 May 2007 with 1 comment

I got back from Tennessee late Tuesday evening. We had a great time. I saw a lot of old friends and made some new friends. The entertainment at the renaissance festival was superb. The festival site is beautiful. The only thing I don't like is walking up and down the hills. I guess I've gotten [...]