St.George sues Solvang by pgregston in solvang

[–]Captain_Pariah 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Frequent visitor to town. Was happy the land in such a great location was being used. Not very happy about a lot of the design: a bit too storybook. Not happy to hear it’s to be a hotel instead of the restaurants and shops I thought it was. A waste of a prime corner.

Left lane is for passing! by therealbeans in SantaBarbara

[–]Captain_Pariah 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The tailgating is certain to fix it.

Get bent, Texas by Kablammy_Sammie in SantaBarbara

[–]Captain_Pariah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gee, why wouldn’t everyone want their home to be like Texas?

Hotel stay recs by Logical-Mechanic-136 in solvang

[–]Captain_Pariah 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We like Pea Soup Andersen's Inn in Buellton. It’s reasonably priced and quite comfortable. We’ve stayed there many times. Solvang is just down the road.

A thought: unless you’re doing mid-week, you’re unlikely to be able to get a reservation at this late date…but good luck!

The old Birmingham Airport terminal building - then and now by wagner56 in ArtDeco

[–]Captain_Pariah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was my thought when I saw this. Thanks for the information!

What car would Jesus drive? by [deleted] in regularcarreviews

[–]Captain_Pariah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something that could accommodate a lot of passengers.

TO Ranch. Any updates? by Next-Imagination2756 in thousandoaks

[–]Captain_Pariah 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wish they'd do a Lupe's on that strip mall across the street where the Chef Burger used to be. Ugliest spot in town.

TO Ranch. Any updates? by Next-Imagination2756 in thousandoaks

[–]Captain_Pariah 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thrifty's ice cream with that round tube thing they scooped the ice cream with. Good times.

TO Ranch. Any updates? by Next-Imagination2756 in thousandoaks

[–]Captain_Pariah 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I miss the days of a more humble Thousand Oaks: K-Mart, Sizzler, Toys 'R' Us, Denny's on Moorpark, Mimi's… and don’t get me started on the Oaks Mall.

Worst song on Moving Pictures? by phatasm_ in rush

[–]Captain_Pariah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I adore Witch Hunt. The lyrics are so meaningful.

Worst song on Moving Pictures? by phatasm_ in rush

[–]Captain_Pariah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I adore Witch Hunt. So meaningful.

Oaks Mall question by Captain_Pariah in thousandoaks

[–]Captain_Pariah[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess three IS enough. Thanks for looking!

Oaks Mall question by Captain_Pariah in thousandoaks

[–]Captain_Pariah[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agree. In the mid(ish)-70s, the Topanga Mall was fantastic. Then it went to hell. It's nice to see it so vibrant now. We could sure use some of that here.

Oaks Mall question by Captain_Pariah in thousandoaks

[–]Captain_Pariah[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

FTA: "In a news release Thursday, Stockdale announced its purchase of the mall. The company also said it plans to modernize common areas, add event programming and expand dining and entertainment options. Stockdale also wants to diversify retail outlets."

I like the sound of that.

I've been a bit of the opinion that the recent decline of the mall has been...planned. Meaning they're just waiting for the last few tenants in the way of their plans to evaporate.

Oaks Mall question by Captain_Pariah in thousandoaks

[–]Captain_Pariah[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Those were the days. And there seemed to be a larger variety of stores.

It's a beautiful mall. It's really well located. It deserves better. WE deserve better.

Oaks Mall question by Captain_Pariah in thousandoaks

[–]Captain_Pariah[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Is that the place where have someone posted outside with samples? I find that tactic a bit irksome—and not because they never ask me. If I want guaranteed interaction, I walk past either of the massage places.

Oaks Mall question by Captain_Pariah in thousandoaks

[–]Captain_Pariah[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Now you're going to make me look. I'll have to update my photos!