Monthly Archives: February 2009

Lodging Mid-century modern at the Flamingo Resort, Santa Rosa

Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 by Greg Fischer

Our parents won. As a bona fide member of the baby boomer set, I remember thinking at some early age that the stuff my parents generation considered glamorous was actually pretty tacky. Think Las Vegas and Palm Springs. But somewhere … Continue reading →

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Destinations – Santa Rosa’s Bottle Barn

Posted on Monday, February 23, 2009 by Greg Fischer

In this short, second-to-last post inspired by my recent stay in Sonoma County, I wanted to inform you of an attraction that isn’t attractive, certainly not in the conventional sense of beauty, history, or cultural significance. Nonetheless, Santa Rosa’s Bottle … Continue reading →

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Running – 21 February pre-registration deadline for Bidwell Classic

Posted on Friday, February 20, 2009 by Greg Fischer

I would like to remind all of you runners and walkers out there that tomorrow, Saturday, 21 February, is the pre-registration deadline for the Bidwell Classic half-marathon, 2-person half-marathon relay, and 5K. You don’t want to miss tomorrows deadline because … Continue reading →

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Destinations The Healdsburg of Beer and Bungalows

Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 by Greg Fischer

I know what youre thinking. Doesnt he know that Healdsburg is in the heart of one of Sonoma Countys great wine regions? Well, actually I do, and I love that about Healdsburg but its been written about plenty so Im … Continue reading →

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Running Rails to trails in west Sonoma County

Posted on Friday, February 13, 2009 by Greg Fischer

  Thanks to Rita Wells, half of the Rita & Dane innkeeping team at the Raford Inn, I found out about a fine place to run in west Sonoma County: the West County Trail. Talk about combining some of my … Continue reading →

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Lodging Winemaker for a day at the Raford Inn

Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2009 by Greg Fischer

Ever fancied yourself the gentleman or gentlewoman winemaker overseeing your domain from a 19th century estate? Well, if you treat yourself to a stay at the Raford Inn you could easily imagine yourself in this role. The 1880s-era Raford Inn … Continue reading →

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Destinations Guerneville in winter

Posted on Sunday, February 8, 2009 by Greg Fischer

View Larger Map My partner Keith and I recently spent five days over in Sonoma County, which for you, dear reader, means high-quality (ha!) posts. This is the first. The Russian River in Sonoma County is one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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Rail Coast Starlight / Empire Builder connection restored

Posted on Friday, February 6, 2009 by Greg Fischer

I dont exactly remember when perhaps 2 years ago but on account of chronic lateness on the part of the northbound Coast Starlight (train 14), Amtrak broke the connection between the arrival of train 14 in Portland and the departure … Continue reading →

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Running – Bidwell Classic 2009

Posted on Thursday, February 5, 2009 by Greg Fischer

Its time for the Bidwell Classic, the seasons first big running event in Chico taking place on Saturday, 7 March. The marquee event is the half marathon (13.1 miles) along with a 2-person relay option (about 6.5 miles per person) … Continue reading →

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Destinations – Getting Sudsy in Oakland and Berkeley

Posted on Monday, February 2, 2009 by Greg Fischer

A few days ago while riding Amtrak from Sacramento to Oakland I overheard a group of business colleagues talking about where to get a good beer in San Francisco. I butted in and offered them some easy to get to … Continue reading →

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