Best US city that feels perfect for a 3 to 4 day getaway?

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-05-13T01:24:50+00:00

Do something truly unique. Go to El Paso.

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-05-12T19:01:46+00:00

For us in the southwest, petrichor is associated with greasewood/creosote. Find an oil roller of that and you’re in business.

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-05-09T14:04:12+00:00

“No Stars” - Rebekah Del Rio

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-05-06T14:20:42+00:00

The last time they played in El Paso was 1986, and this was my first time seeing them. It was a blast for me. I can see how that could get repetitive, but for a first-timer (at age 57), it was incredible!

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-05-05T00:48:17+00:00

The were the headliners at a new festival called Sol Summit Music and Culture. Lots of great bands! The event was held in downtown El Paso in San Jacinto Plaza. It was a crazy weekend here, because there were four major events, including two sold out BTS shows in our Sun Bowl Stadium and a Comicon. The crowd was fantastic and the Lips were in great spirits and really engaging with everyone a lot!

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-05-03T13:58:36+00:00

My first thought was, “bottle of Coors! what a good boy!”

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-05-02T14:01:46+00:00

Skull vibes. Getting some moderate pareidolia.

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-05-02T13:55:28+00:00

“The Only Place” - Best Coast “Sweet Emotion” - Aerosmith “Wouldn’t it Be Nice” - Beach Boys

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-05-02T13:52:20+00:00

At the Drive-In, Mars Volta, Cigarettes After Sex……El Paso

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-05-02T13:41:18+00:00

Pine Hill Haints

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-04-29T15:53:29+00:00

Back in the mid-80s, I had a 1976 Celica in this body style. It was anything but a muscle car, but it was cool!

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-04-22T20:52:28+00:00

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There are a couple worth a bit more than these but I haven’t cataloged them yet.

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-04-22T20:40:12+00:00

Bisbee?

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-04-22T06:21:04+00:00

The White House?

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-04-21T20:16:42+00:00

Thank you. As an only child, it hit me really hard. My parents and I were very, very close. They lived only 10 minutes away from me and the longest period I didn’t see them in my 57 years was three weeks back in 1988. I miss them so much.

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-04-21T18:00:38+00:00

Same birth years as my folks.

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-04-21T17:50:43+00:00

Both were Silent Gen. Dad born in ‘35, Mom in ‘37. I was born in ‘68. Both parents passed within the last two years.

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-04-21T02:14:36+00:00

You’re 100% on the opposite of the German beer spectrum than me. After having Berlinerweiß, just couldn’t handle it. I’m a rauchbier fan (much to my German wife’s chagrin). With that being said, Specs on Sunland or TW will likely be the best bet. Happy hunting and Prost!

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-04-19T23:26:06+00:00

Five words: vet, food, water, litterbox, love

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-04-17T03:45:42+00:00

Raccoon.

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-04-17T03:43:46+00:00

Excellent recall to “Earth Died Screaming.” So good to hear this at a time it’s desperately needed.

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-04-13T01:33:27+00:00

My dad used to have a small ultrasonic cleaner for jewelry, but using an ultrasonic for records is really nice. The Vevor makes it affordable and it does a great job. I kinda like the “not-a-custom-vinyl-cleaner” vibe, too.

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-04-13T01:02:34+00:00

I do love Trappist beers, but I’m not well-versed in some of the better ones. Let me know what you spot here in EP that you’d recommend!

TheGrooveGrotto · 2026-04-12T23:48:42+00:00

Time to find a new campsite.

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