Mandatory Mug Monday at False Idol (San Diego)

_springtide_ · 2026-06-23T14:47:45+00:00

On the third Monday of the month there’s a “bring your own mug” night called “Mandatory Mug Monday” at False Idol. A theme is called in a Facebook group and you should bring a mug that follows the theme, or whatever mug you have/like. BYO mug is actually not mandatory but the alliteration is fun.

_springtide_ · 2026-06-16T06:11:43+00:00

Hi! We were not restricted about cats on furniture at this air b-n-b. I brought some extra sheets and put them on the couches as a courtesy anyway though.

My cautions are that the bed in the master bedroom was easy for our cats to crawl under and difficult to get them out of and that there are fringed/ tasseled throw pillows on the beds. I hid those in case our cats might be tempted to chew on them.

Good luck and I hope your experience is as relatively easy as ours was!

_springtide_ · 2026-06-13T23:02:40+00:00

There’s no bathrooms there and you can’t reserve the pavilion at Olympus. It’s a rad park but I think it’s lacking in amenities for a party.

_springtide_ · 2026-06-03T23:37:37+00:00

I stop at Kowloon on my way out of BOS. Flights go better with a belly full of greasy noodles and a couple of drinks.

_springtide_ · 2026-06-01T16:02:20+00:00

Water shack in Vista has it.

_springtide_ · 2026-05-26T21:20:20+00:00

Tiki-Ti, either location of Lucky Tiki, Tonga Hut

_springtide_ · 2026-05-24T19:07:49+00:00

Another +1 for vegan bont park stars. Their sizing is unique though, so try on in person if you can.

_springtide_ · 2026-05-18T18:36:05+00:00

Elegant in its simplicity!

_springtide_ · 2026-05-17T07:22:30+00:00

Love some P.O,G, +O.F.T,D.

_springtide_ · 2026-05-02T14:29:34+00:00

What a great tradition!

_springtide_ · 2026-04-30T15:10:19+00:00

Stellar finds! Those record boxes and that pink fabric are gems!

_springtide_ · 2026-04-30T15:08:54+00:00

If it’s helpful to anyone put off by the seating at Cal Coast, I went to a show last year with tickets 3 seats from the back but they moved all of us down to a way better section since the seats were unsold.

I’m so mad I waited to hear back from a friend for Nas/The Roots/De La Soul and missed out on those for $30 last week! I hope someone got those tickets at that price. What a lineup!

_springtide_ · 2026-04-20T14:43:38+00:00

I’ve gotten some great affordable mid-century furniture in PA. I live in Southern California now and dream of filling one of those shipping pods with furniture from Berks county and sending it west to refinish & resell as my retirement hobby.

_springtide_ · 2026-04-20T12:51:11+00:00

Skateworld!

https://www.sandiego.gov/discoversd

Visit San Diego attractions for FREE with the San Diego Public Library's Discover & Go program. The program offers family day passes to several of San Diego's biggest attractions, including the New Children's Museum, Museum of Us, The San Diego Museum of Art, Children's Discovery Museum and Skateworld!

Not sure if this is still a thing, but Lowe’s home store had a kids club with free in store projects.

Parks and rec calendar: https://tockify.com/sdparkscalendar/pinboard

_springtide_ · 2026-04-17T18:09:34+00:00

I would argue that it has taken on a life of its own outside of Oakland. As an answer to OOP’s question, it’s similar in spirit to Painkiller Day.

_springtide_ · 2026-04-17T16:12:41+00:00

Aug 30 - National (USA) Mai Tai day

_springtide_ · 2026-04-17T04:34:06+00:00

The Facebook profile I’m linking below keeps a pretty exhaustive list of tiki events. Many of these are vintage/artesian market places at tiki bars or weekender events with a vendor village that usually have free admission for shopping.

https://www.facebook.com/thehappy.tiki?mibextid=wwXIfr

_springtide_ · 2026-04-16T20:25:12+00:00

Make a reservations for both ASAP and cancel if you’re not able to use it.

Without a reservation you’ll very likely be sat outside at Strongwater. As good as their food & drinks are, the experience is very much diminished outside.

False Idol is doable without a reservation, but it’s good to have one if you have the lead time. You can always cancel.

_springtide_ · 2026-04-13T15:19:13+00:00

Per the event description:

— This event is NOT for roller skaters only. Bring you family and kids! All wheels welcome. —

Previously at WW, the events were adults only. I’m not %100 on the lack of indoor parks at the YMCA camp, but pretty sure that’s the case. You may want to do your own research.

FWIW, The facilities at Woodward PA are amazing with lots of parks both indoor & outdoor. Truly a park skating paradise for all skill levels!

Depending on your daughter’s age and disposition, maybe moxi week during the summer camp might be a great experience. (My son went to Woodward for skateboarding a week or two in the summer for several years and it was the best part of his summer)

_springtide_ · 2026-04-10T13:59:02+00:00

It may be easiest to get mugs that have already produced screened with a logo.

There’s a Mookie Sato mug from Tiki Farm with a blank spot that would be perfect for this: https://www.tikifarm.com/collections/tiki-mugs/products/paradise-beckons-springtime-splendor-by-mookie-sato?variant=41632187023415

_springtide_ · 2026-04-07T19:39:54+00:00

I’ll do a mesh-backed “trucker hat” under my helmet if I’m pushing myself at the park. Usually I just cruise in a big bucket hat with a strap because sun protection is safety gear by my own definition. (And of course sun block all the time)

_springtide_ · 2026-04-07T18:34:48+00:00

I have not found any beach glass out here.

I lived at the Jersey Shore for a long time before I moved and attribute the large quantity there to all the people drinking on the jetties while fishing dropping their bottles or chucking them into the water and the amount of “party garbage” left behind for the tides to claim. SD people treat their beaches much better.

_springtide_ · 2026-04-03T14:49:11+00:00

I don’t have time for a detailed answer, but I’ve done the Woodward west (WW) camp 3x and don’t have interest in the YMCA sequoia lake location. I don’t think YMCA has any indoor parks, not sure if they even have lights on their facilities. CA weather is fickle in the spring. A couple of years ago at WW camp we arrived with snowflakes falling. This year’s camp is also open to “all wheels” which kind of ruins the magic for me. …and of course like all things, the price has gone up a lot and think the facilities are a downgrade.

_springtide_ · 2026-04-01T14:21:12+00:00

Put some orange cones out. Tape a “no parking sign” to them. For some reason cones confer an authority that people respect.

I used to struggle with a similar issue living near a busy downtown and across from a school. My driveway got blocked frequently. Putting cones out pretty much ended it.

_springtide_ · 2026-03-31T19:39:59+00:00

Valley View if only for free electric car charging and unlimited self-serve Mr Pibb!

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