Yep. Clean, tidy, reasonably priced. But why am I out here?Thursday, July 27, 2017
Hotel Valley Ho -- Scottsdale, AZ
This is definitely the place to stay if you're in the region. It's worth a twenty-five minute commute to the work site, to be some place real. There's a good run along the canal -- not the most exciting scenery -- but you only have to brave two crosswalks for a 10k round-trip.Also, the hotel bar is nice, though sometimes loud.
There's a pool party thing on Saturday and Sunday that's fascinating to watch. It's a total bro-fest though, so steel yourself. Nice pool.
Parking costs extra, but here's a secret: park on 68th where Main street would run into it, if it continued that far. There's an opening in the wall and presto, you're right at the front door.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
The Local Bar -- San Antonio, TX
Have you finally found a bar in downtown San Antonio that's not pointless? Maybe. Service folks seem to come here after work, so that's a point in its favor.
On the other hand, some idiot just played an hour's-worth of anthem rock on the touchtunes jukebox. No matter how well you're paid, you can only justify so many "priority plays" of Black Keys and Rolling Stones before you realize that the tidal wave of crap music will just keep coming. (Note to self: play Rick Astley on their jukebox once you're safely back at the hotel.)
The bartenders are cool though, and you have professional hearing protection, so what's the big deal? Plug your ears and write some reviews.
On the other hand, some idiot just played an hour's-worth of anthem rock on the touchtunes jukebox. No matter how well you're paid, you can only justify so many "priority plays" of Black Keys and Rolling Stones before you realize that the tidal wave of crap music will just keep coming. (Note to self: play Rick Astley on their jukebox once you're safely back at the hotel.)
The bartenders are cool though, and you have professional hearing protection, so what's the big deal? Plug your ears and write some reviews.
Cowabunga -- San Antonio, TX
This bar belongs in Portland. There are no taps, just palettes of cheap canned beer. Tweakers swing by after being eighty-sixed elsewhere, while trannies sip umbrella drinks. The bartender likes being a bartender -- but really doesn't give a crap.
The Texan II -- San Antonio, TX
This bar belongs in Portland. Bike hooks in back. Full of perky hip youngsters. The bartender likes being a bartender -- but would rather it wasn't about people demanding beers, as opposed to pouring them when the inspiration hits.
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