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Ever eat at The Mad Greek's (almost directly behind me when I took this shot)? I almost did last time through, then saw it covered on the Food Channel's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" about a week later. Looked like a blast.
Next time I guess.
The first Mad Greek was in Corona, then the one in Baker (which is very good by the way) and then the latest one in Las Vegas -- check out Megan's photos of her meal!
Mark
I was sitting down, drinking a single malt and smoking a cigar when I took this shot with my "stealth" camera.
Where was I?
http://donandlindacasey.com/images/MysteryPorch.jpg
(photo: Don Casey)
Well, was it a "stealth" camera because you weren't supposed to take photos?
(and a big thanks for sizing your photo!)
I've never seen this place -- so.... as for me, I would need a hint or two....
...but the real question is... what form of single malt do you hanker to?
Mark
Memories...The Mad Greek in Honolulu, 1980, ouzo...lots and lots of ouzo. :)
I have no idea. But, then again, I never do. Even if I've been there. :(
Maybe the ouzo is still effecting my memory.
Hmmm. Don't want to give this away too soon, so how about this:
This location hosts an annual weekend for fans of a particular movie shot here. They've been holding this event for almost 20 years (in concert with the fan club).
If this doesn't work, I'll dole out some "better" clues tomorrow.
Libations:
Our "house" scotch floats between Glenmorangie, MacCallan, and Glenlivet (whichever one Costco has in stock when we run out).
Right now, however, we're experimenting with a single-barrel Kentucky Rye that's not half bad.
We do open our doors to other options of course. We have collected a wicked selection of Charbay (Napa) and Hangar One (Alameda) infused vodkas. Just picked up a bottle of the Hangar One spiced pear.
For the Vodka crowd (and Mark may already know this); the bar at The Claremont in the Oakland hills has not only a great view of SF, but an insane collection of Vodkas. .... but I digress.
Oh what the heck; here's another shot (may be too good a clue):
http://donandlindacasey.com/images/MysteryPorch2.jpg
photo: Don Casey
OK, I think I got it now.... insert photo, line break, THEN attribution.....
{By golly, methinks you've got it -- yeah, photo on the left margin at 600-650 pixels wide tends to work well}
I have a special hankering for a 1970 Glenmorangie -- I've had a couple of shots over the years -- and it is still my favorite libation -- although there are some small batch bourbons that I'll go out of my way for.
Back to the clues -- I first thought of the Goonies, (20-years +/-) and the town of Astoria -- but the foilage looks too lush.... and the veranda is too large.
So, still looking.
Mark
I was just in Astoria last weekend and it's definitely much smaller than that.
Could it be the location of Rainman? (Very wild guess and some cheating by looking at top-grossing movies from around 20 years ago)
At least the fan club is not for Rain Man, and the IMDB does not show this location for Rain Man (although it's hard to prove a negative, I don't believe they shot any of Rain Man here).
Note: the fan club in question did not form immediately, and given that the event has been going on ALMOST 20 years the movie in question is therefore MORE than 20 years old. It won no Academy awards, and was nominated for only one. Didn't make that much money, but obviously has generated a cult following and the IMDB voters rate it a solid 7.0 (7.5 if you're female). That said, focusing on the movie/fan club may not be your best path to investigate. This place is notable for other reasons than one movie.
Other movies have used this location, and Mark Twain allegedly spoke here once.
is the printed word on the awnings -- but I can't read it.... so no help there.
Mark
Cal,
Your "stealth" shot is at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan.
Notaclue what movie was shot there, though I faintly recall reading about it during, before, or after I spent back-to-back summers a couple hundred miles west, out the UP, in Crystal Falls, MI, those summers being in 1981 and 1982. The Mackinac Straits bridge was in the middle of a two-day trip up or back from Virginia, and being loaded with belongings/towing, etc, we never stopped for the Mackinac Island tour, and we could of course not take our trucks over there!
Foy
Movie is "Somewhere In Time", starring the late Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour.
Hotel is indeed the Grand Hotel, dating from the 1880s. http://www.grandhotel.com/
Mackinac Island outlawed private autos some time ago; aside from fire and service vehicles it's either shank's mare or real mare (lots of horse-drawn taxis).
Hotel was chosen for the film, a period piece/love affair (the single Academy nomination was for costume) as a fallback from the Del Coronado in San Diego. Seems the Del had a few too many modern upgrades (aluminum window frames?) whilst the Grand was still pretty much a turn-of-the-century relic. Movie released in 1980, shot in late '70s. I love this bit of trivia from IMDB: "While Christopher Reeve was filming this movie, the local theater decided to show his latest hit Superman (1978). Many of the "Somewhere" cast joined the locals for the event. Early into the screening, the sound went out. Reeve, who was seated next to Jane Seymour, stood up in the audience and delivered all the lines."
The real clue here is the size of the porch. That porch is billed as the world's longest... and it is a big'un. If you look carefully, both of the photos only show about HALF the porch. Great place for an after-dinner drink/smoke.
Yep, the only structure which came to mind given the size and the formal attire was the Grand. I didn't "cheat" and look it up first, but now that I gander at their website, it's said to be 660' in length.Quote:
Originally Posted by CalOldBlue
I didn't see anything during a brief glance at their website citing a prohibition to private photography. What's the story there, Cal?
Foy
Weirdly, I thought I was seeing a part of the "Del" at the Del Coronado in San Diego, but the flora was all wrong. That's a good one!
Mark
Sorry, didn't mean to throw people off with the "stealth" mention. I don't like shoving lenses in people's faces without asking, so for this shot (with a guy sitting a few yards away) I took some shots using my pocket camera in my lap, without really aiming. As far as I know you can shoot away to your heart's content at the hotel.
For those who haven't connected the dots yet, the Bronner's/Frankenmuth photos posted here earlier were part of the same trip; occasioned by a friend's wedding on Mackinac island.
Did you say 1970 Glenmorangie? Yikes! I bet that goes down smooth!!
Yeah, it's pretty close to heaven. Care to guess what such a shot costs in a bar? Suffice it to say, that when Megan discovered what I was drinking one night at our local hideaway, she was not overly amused. Actually, I haven't felt that flush in a couple of years -- But it is one such benchmarks for relative prosperity.Quote:
Originally Posted by CalOldBlue
... old enough to have grandchildren.
Where is this? And what are they doing in there?
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...y-mark-061.jpg
(Photo by Mark Sedenquist)
But where? Heck, I haven't a clue. :(
That waterfall is also hot!
And it's not in the USA, but it is in North America.
Mark
Sloquet Hot Springs near Whistler?
But it's not at Sloquet Hot Springs.
Is that Fairmont hot spring just South of Kootenay NP ?
This is the waterfall that is actually the outflow from the main pool of the resort. There are also several natural pools in the hills above the main resort. Here is some more information!
I came across it last year while helping my lad with his honeymoon trip in that area.
The road and name of what I am about to drive through ?
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum...&pictureid=536
The force of the waterfall can drive one down about three feet and it's HOT! Pretty fun!Quote:
Originally Posted by Southwest Dave
Hmmm, how about UT-Hwy 95 southbound approaching Hite Crossing?Quote:
The road and name of what I am about to drive through ?
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum...&pictureid=536
Mark
Here's an easy one.....
Name and place?
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...y-mark-062.jpg
(Photo by Mark Sedenquist)
Hwy 95 as it passes through Glen canyon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist
Slide Rock State Park.
But yep, that is the famous Slide Rock area of the park! (I knew that was going to be too easy). I found some images that I thought were too hard, but I'll look for some good tweens next.
Mark
This could be "holy ground" to some (not to me...)
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...y-mark-063.jpg
(Photo by Mark Sedenquist)
Where is it? What is it? And why would so many of us stood in this very spot?
Do I smell alcohol?
Yesiree bob, about 100 feet away there's a noticeable aroma in the air....
mark
... but since it's the only distillery I ever visited (about 20 years ago)
Jack Daniels in Lynchburg, TN?
And if you search by the distillery name on this forum, you'll find a remarkable number of posts about the place...
Good job!
I've mentioned this place at least a couple of dozen times on the Forum....
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...y-mark-065.jpg
(Photo by Mark Sedenquist) --- Where is it?
And then this one is just for fun....
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/blog/...y-mark-064.jpg
(Photo by Mark Sedenquist) I've always wondered about the skill of this pilot to land on this tiny helispot in the pitching ocean. I saw this in 1994 near Martha's Vineyard....
(Sorry about the photo quality -- I didn't clean the slides before I scanned them, I guess!)
I visited this place exactly once, in the fall of 1983 on a road trip I took after a conference in New Orleans. Something must have stuck in the back of my mind. I also recall looking up at all the storage buildings on the ridgetops holding all that booze in a county where you could not buy any (dry county).Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist
I have to confess; I own some Jack, but only for mixed drinks (I do like the occasional Manhattan), not sipping.
The harbor scene looks a lot like Stonington, on Deer Isle, Maine.
Foy
Yes, that is Stonington Harbor -- home of Purple Fish and other fun haunts!
Mark
That's got to be the luckiest guess I've ever made. I've been to Stonington exactly once, in 1976, while assigned to an exploration crew looking for metallic mineral deposits along the Maine coast. We were bunking on Little Deer Isle and went up to Stonington one night for supper.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Sedenquist
Holy Smoke. Wish I'd have bought a lottery ticket today.
Foy