san jose: Century Theaters on Winchester Blvd. The end of an era in San Jose. - 04/07/14 07:50 AM
Century Theaters on Winchester Blvd. The end of an era in San Jose. 
 

I kept getting that email…  The one saying that these historic domed theaters in San Jose on Winchester were closing.  And the last movie would be Raiders of the Lost Arc…   
 
Closing?  Wait, that could never happen!  That theater has been around for as long as I have been going to movies  
 
I stood in lines for over 8 hours to be the first to see ET, or Star Wars.  I would bring my camp chairs and a cooler and wait to be … (2 comments)

san jose: Henry's Hi-Life, BBQ in San Jose, CA - 01/11/13 02:58 AM
Henry’s World Famous Hi-Life BBQ, San Jose CA

In the busy world that we all live in, sometimes we seem to overlook what has always been there in search of the latest and greatest… 
Last week I had tickets to go to an event downtown, and wanted to get some good grub before the event.  And Henry’s popped into my mind.  I had not been there in years, and thought it would be fun to head back.  And yes, I was happy I went!
The street has been redone to accommodate a large number of cars, but remember to bring … (4 comments)

san jose: Pumpkins in the Park - San Jose, CA (October 8th, 2011) - 10/02/11 06:50 AM

 What a day to spend with family this October!  Right in our back yard!
Saturday, October 8, 2011!10 AM to 4 PMGuadalupe River Park / Discovery Meadow(Woz Way & San Carlos)San Jose, CA
EVENTS
Pumpkin PatchScarecrow RowFresh Apple CiderGuadalupe River EducationLots of Free Kid’s ActivitiesChildren's Concert

For more info, log on to the following website: http://www.grpg.org/PIP.shtml
 
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san jose: Hiking in "Almaden Quicksilver County Park". New Almaden, San Jose, CA. - 08/25/11 12:05 PM
Hiking in "Almaden Quicksilver County Park".  It is located in New Almaden, which is in the Southern part of San Jose, CA.

This park is owned and maintained by the County of Santa Clara.  It was purchased in the mid 70's and turned into a rich historical park full of trails and discovery.

The parking lot is spacious, and free.  As you approach the trial head, you are greeted with a great board showing you the trails, and many handouts explaining the paths you can take.

Most of the beginning of the hike is in the shadows of … (17 comments)

san jose: "I'm Down in the dumps..." No, I said, "A day at the dumps!" - 06/05/11 04:58 PM
So my mom asked me to get rid of a couch, loveseat and ottoman...  About 6 months ago...  I was going to dump it during the local dump anything days with the city, but I was in Vegas...  Then maybe try to sell it on craigs list...  And um...  I never got around to it...  So there it sat in her garage, waiting for me to move it.  I mean, I do own a truck, and you know if you own a truck, you always have to help people move, right?  LOL!

So I loaded the furniture, and my son … (26 comments)

san jose: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. San Jose, CA - 01/29/11 04:09 AM
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, next to Kelley Park in San Jose.  There is alot of new construction here at the zoo.  From a new parking area and bridges opening soon, to new ticket booths, and that is just the outside.  On the inside, there are new play areas, new petting zoos, new play structures, roller coasters for kids, and just about everything!

Happy Hollow Park $ Zoo is located at Kelley Parkin San Jose, just off of 280 and 10th Stree, near downtown.  Parking is $10.  Fees are $12.00 for ages 2-69.  70+ is $8.

One of my … (24 comments)