Here in San Diego, we have a section of town called Old Town. Not because it’s particularly old, but because it’s old to us. See, here in San Diego, any structure more than 50 years or so is old. So whenever I get to travel to the east coast, I love getting a chance to see all the old(er) architecture. I think it’s something people from the east coast see so often, they forget just how beautiful it can be. During my time in Montreal, I loved walking around and taking pictures of the buildings built right around 1800 or so. My favorite parts of these buildings were almost always the gargoyles and grotesques 1 lurking at the corners. I passed by Montreal’s Christ Church Cathedral on my first walk to work and was able to snap a picture of these guys.
It was to my surprise and delight then that on my first trip to Washington D.C. I would discover that our nation’s capital was home to a collection of these little guys as part of the National Cathedral. Read the rest of this entry »
Rum is a wonderful spirit, whether mixed in cocktails or slowly sipped. Unfortunately, many people are only familiar with it as a rum and coke, overly sweet girly cocktails or as the dangerous rum punches found at summer parties. In order to increase drinkers’ awareness of this delightful dram, The LGA presents a list of Eleven Great Things About Rum!
As it is now summertime- the American season for family holidays- it occurs to me that I have been remiss in my duties as a Gentleman Adventurer. I believe it is our duty to share our collected and earned wisdom, preferably in long form humorous storytelling. If that fails, then it must be posted on a blog.
As the league enthusiast in the art of facial hair, I’ve been asked to say a few words in its favor. Art you may ask? Indeed, very much so my friends. If you’ve never seen just how extreme it can be, please take a moment to open this link;
http://www.worldbeardchampionships.com/
Go ahead, I’ll wait…
UPDATE TO THE UPDATE – LOCATION:
The tournament will take place at the corner of Presidents Way and Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Sorry for any confusion, but due to circumstances beyond even the LGA, we’ve found it necessary to push the date back for the Second Annual Invitational International Croquet Tournament and Symposium.
So update your calenders folks, because the IICTS will now be happening in Balboa Park on Saturday, May 21st! Nothing else has changed! We’ll start at 11am and the entry fee is still just $10! Reserve your space below!
