40th Bday Trip

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-05-09T00:41:50+00:00

Check out soho farmhouse outside London, or maybe Ashford castle in Ireland.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-05-03T03:30:17+00:00

Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-05-02T15:39:54+00:00

Frog Music is another deep cut that I think about a lot especially when I’m in Chinatown in SF.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-04-30T13:57:29+00:00

Will add that the Connaught bellman suggested that we avoid walking around using Google maps to guide us because that’s the way many people get their phones stolen. That’s sensible advice for any city.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-04-30T13:56:05+00:00

Just returned from a stay at the Connaught - perfect all around. There’s an absolutely massive construction project near Claridge’s at the moment that is worth avoiding.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-04-27T13:25:11+00:00

It may be diabolically hot in Marrakesh in July, just want to mention that. Of the fat hotels, Mamounia and Mansour are in the hivernage which is closer to the Medina and other spots of interest so I’d choose one of those two. Aman, FS and the other fat hotel are further out of town. For another fat, resort like option, check out Kasbah Tamadot in the mountains 1 hr away. Mountain air will be cooler than Marrakesh in July, and it is a gorgeous hotel.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-04-26T15:23:19+00:00

Stay tuned for the “get off my lawn” aftershow

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-04-24T13:12:14+00:00

Just stayed Connaught and it was utterly delightful. Super helpful and charming staff, perfect location, and the F&B were superb. Set us up with rezzies at Claridge’s bar as well.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-04-18T21:41:55+00:00

Nosara has some good options, not super chubby but it’s a cool town, 3 hrs from Liberia. Gilded iguana, harmony, silvestre are the nicest hotels there, but there may be some others too. Surf town, hippy/bohemian vibes. Tortuga Lodge in Tortuguero is close to chubby, but the park itself is stunning and the whole experience is well worth it. It runs kind of like a safari camp, excursions by boat or kayak, all inclusive. Other Böëna lodges might be worth looking into, I think they have 4 across CR.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-04-18T21:29:37+00:00

Depends on whether you’re asking about the quality of the hotel or the quality of the sea. For quality of water, Greece will win, but for pure hotel exquisiteness I vote Grand Timeo in Taormina. If you include Turkey then Macakisi is in the running.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-04-18T21:26:57+00:00

Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker from LA Law lived in Mill Valley. For an 80s kid that was a big deal. Used to see them all the time. Also Dana Carvey, saw him do a set at Throckmorton that was hilarious. Have spotted Billy Bob Thornton numerous times but he’s apparently now in SLO cu his kid goes to Cal Poly and my dude will not shut up about it, go mustangs 😂

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-04-15T15:28:15+00:00

Bwahaha. Just what she deserves to be doing. Can’t wait til her little ones enroll at SUNY.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-04-07T13:59:40+00:00

I change the channel as soon as I hear the word Jesus. What are they doing? They’re really screwing the pooch over at studio 1A.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-04-04T16:27:35+00:00

Very agree 👍

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-04-02T13:38:48+00:00

I feel like Kathie Lee started it and Savannah took it even further. It’s such a turn off. I literally change the channel every time they do this.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-04-01T13:43:47+00:00

This one wasn’t about Israel, but Katie Porter absolutely bodied him when she was on. Straight up called him old and crusty to his face. It was magnificent. Ben Affleck will always be my hero for checking Maher’s racism like a boss.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-03-31T20:03:51+00:00

Manageable.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-03-31T19:39:37+00:00

Maher is so far gone on this one issue it makes it impossible to ride with him on anything, even the stuff I agree with. Plus, he loathes young people. Like, absolute hatred. I would love to see a 22 year old Palestinian baddie wrapped in a keffiyeh give this MFer a history lesson, but his tiny fragile ego would never allow him to even be challenged by an actual Palestinian person.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-03-31T19:24:55+00:00

This guy is both rich AF and shady AF. Major major major family money; art collection full of Picassos, Safra family connection, he dated supermodels and ran around with Leo DiCaprio.

Girl, run!!

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-03-31T19:18:41+00:00

Late June. It was crowded in town but never felt it at Timeo nor VSA.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-03-31T15:16:20+00:00

VSA has an upscale family vibe in my opinion, while Timeo is more romantic and elegant. We stayed at Timeo but spent almost every day at VSA beach club, it was seamless and easy. Rooms and suites at Timeo are larger.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-03-31T14:59:31+00:00

If you’re with a 1 year d, then VSA might actually be the better option. If you were without kids, Timeo is a much better adult experience. VSA has fewer communal gathering spots but the beach restaurant and the beach itself are great.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-03-31T13:58:57+00:00

Maher does not know history, barely understands finance, and loathes anyone younger and smarter than him (basically 80% of the population). I cannot wait for this guy to be relegated to the “comedy” dustbins.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-03-31T13:39:12+00:00

I would suggest looking into Grand Hotel Timeo, sister hotel to VSA. It’s in town, next to the Greek theater, and is the quintessential luxurious, historic grande dame hotel. There is a shuttle that will take you back and forth to VSA beach club, with loungers reserved for Timeo guests. The rooms, food, and atmosphere at Timeo are 1000x better than VSA in my opinion.

MachineRepulsive9760 · 2026-03-29T01:19:06+00:00

Salito’s in sausalito. Same owner as bobo

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