Help me with ideas to celebrate our 25th anniversary. I'm stumped.

A boat trip to Catalina is always nice.

Palm Springs is open-ish. Outdoor seating at the Tool Shed isn't bad. Go to one of the clothing optional resorts. I think I am going to go this week or next and have been a few times to get out of LA during the pandemic. It's relaxing, but the weather is fairly similar to here right now.

Joshua Tree is amazing and if you MUST. PS is a hour away.

Well whatever it is you should try to work silver into it some how.

Me too.

Hit Vegas

Vegas could work, the climax could be a visit to the Neon Museum to see the famous silver slipper.

Things are pretty much completely open in Orange County.

Yeah, I know R8, but I hate OC, full of Repugs and pretentious breeders. They pushed out almost all the gays.

The. I guess anything in Riverside is completely off the table.

Like what R10, be specific.

Riverside is even more Repug rapacious than the OC.

R9 eh, if it's just for a special occasion dinner I don't see why not? Get a nice dinner in Laguna and an overnight stay at a beautiful hotel.

Can you pack a gourmet picnic and row a boat through the Venice canals?

I guess you’d have to bring one. But I think that would be romantic.

Hmm, I dint think of that R14 thanks. Venice canals are pretty thin, but they have better ones in Naples Long Beach. I know they have actual gondola rides, seen friends post from there.

Temecula wine country

I have never been to a real spa resort, anyone here done that? Are they weird with gay couples?

Book a room at the Lakehouse in north county San Diego on Lake San Marcos. The attached Amalfi restaurant is outdoors on the lake, they have gondola rides, pontoon boats, paddle boards, kayaks all to rent, and two golf courses. Sunny. Easy. Hidden gem.

Make a generous donation to a charity in need.

Book a cabin in the woods. Big Bear?

Road trip to Carmel, or Big Sur.

The Venice canals for a picnic lunch? Are you local OP? That's not where you want to be, even though they are pretty to look at.

Do something around your boyfriend's interests. My boyfriend loves health and beauty, so I took him to a posh spa when we celebrated ours years ago.

He knows I love horses, so he took me racing at Ascot.

Try and think of what he would like.

I heard Cancun was lovely.

Go to a ski lodge in a red state. Aren't they still open?

If you want to stay in California, hotels have pretty good deals. More in Orange County. You have to have your masks, but you will see cunts not wearing them.

happy anniversary OP too. Cheers.

OP what are some favorite things your partner likes to do? What does he enjoy? Is he an outdoorsy guy? Maybe go up to Yosemite and splurge on staying at that nice lodge in the middle of the park? Go up to the little alpine village called Idyllwild just outside of Palm Springs?

This is the top rated gay-friendly hotel and resort in orange county. Most hotels and resorts are offering these types of special experiences. There are other hotels, if you are interested in a different area.

7 gay resorts in pam springs

Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California

Air bnbs, but then you have to hunt for open restaurants.

best Gay bars in Idyllwild. I don't know if they are open. You have to call and check out what you want to do.

That posh hotel out in the mountains with the huge natural pool carved out of rock. It's somewhere in Cali. The Kartrash have all visited.

Or take a plane out to Bora Bora or Turks Caicos where everything is open.

ps. Happy Anniversary 🎉🎊🎉

Invite a twinky 3rd.

I love soaking in hot tubs and getting massages! My partner took me to this place one weekend and it was so fun! It’s about three hours outside of la. almost to San Luis Obispo. Most rooms have their own private hot tub on the patio. You fill it up with the special hot mineral water and soak in it. The only downside is the strong sulfur smell from the water. But you get used to it. I thoroughly enjoyed myself! I keep meaning to go back!

Another hotel special offer. Most have them.

[quote]Help me with ideas to celebrate our 25th anniversary. I'm stumped.

Just remind each other and yourselves how much being together means. There will come a time when one of you will really, really need that.

[quote] "Book a room at the Lakehouse in north county San Diego on Lake San Marcos. The attached Amalfi restaurant is outdoors on the lake, they have gondola rides, pontoon boats, paddle boards, kayaks all to rent, and two golf courses. Sunny. Easy. Hidden gem."

I was going to suggest booking a hooker for surprise double anal, but this sounds even better!

what have you decided, op?

You turn YOUR car (not his) into a float with washable paint and bad paper carnations.

You make him a tiara or find his tiara.

You drive him around slowly so he can do the Queen’s wave.

You suck his dick without forgetting to finger the hole and massage the balls - bonus if you can still put both in your mouth at one time.

If you guys are "in the moment", I think you're supposed to go to a place where you throw axes at the wall.

A blow job might be a nice gesture.

Yosemite National Park. Lots of lodges outside the park.

Solvang? Never been there, always wanted to go.

Shutters hotel in Santa Monica.

Yosemite is beautiful in winter.

Wine country (Napa, Sonoma, etc.).

I hear the Overlook Hotel is nice. But I'd check to see if they are open for season.

I despise las vegas, but they have the best special experience package offers. You might want to consider it. If you go to a smaller hotel, I would be concern that many of the activities and amenities would be CLOSED for COVID.

[quote]R22 The Venice canals for a picnic lunch? Are you local OP? That's not where you want to be, even though they are pretty to look at.

I used to live in LA but only walked by them once or twice. I saw a punt tied up in one and thought, “How cute!”

I’m not flashy, though. I like things worn and eccentric.

Is the Novel Cafe still in Venice?

R28, Montage starts at $945 and goes up to $8,000 a night. It's gorgeous, but come on.

op what have you decided?

Op, are you still here? Are you cracking under the anniversary planning pressure?

I've booked us a three day stay at the Amangiri Resort in Utah. Expensive but it has that unique vibe I'm looking for. He loves hiking, climbing and swimming outside in warm water plus the resort has all the luxuries too.

How nice, take me with you. Happy for you guys!

Go to the mountains for a snow day. Check out Lake Arrowhead.

Its a pandemic Rose. Just rim him and call it a night.

We just got take out.

Drive up the coast to Washington, then take the Anacortes Ferry to Friday Harbor and stay the week in the Friday Habor Suite at the Harrison House of the San Juan Inn Collection.

you have to take a pic and post, op. Your hub will be so happy. Natural and LUX.

By all means, ask scores of strangers how you and your partner should celebrate the bid occasion. Or, maybe ask HIM!

this is what we are here for.

A lounge.

Maybe the wineries in the San Luis Obisbo valley?

It's a rural area so the COVID restrictions are likely to be light, spring is here and the countryside will be looking stunning, and the OP sounds like he could use a drink.

Paso: lovely wines, restaurants, and scenery. Easy proximity to the coast (Cambia) and San Luis Obispo.

OP here, still no decision, other half had a family emergency with his older sibling so I thought our day was going to be down the drain. Anyway it's resolved, he's back sooner than expected but now I am really stumped with only 2 days to figure something else out to do. I think now he's tired of traveling long distances. We have done a lot of things on the list here except for the ultra expensive hotels which are out of our budget. I love that Amangiri Resort in Utah but 2,400 a night! Not going to happen.

So far over the years we have been to:

San Diego

Anza-Borrego

Palm Springs

Idyllwild

Joshua Tree

Laguna

Santa Barbara

Solvang

Venice Canals

All over LA/Hollywood

Big Bear

Seqoia National Park

Yosemite

Lake Tahoe

Death Valley

San Francisco

Redwoods

Have I missed anything? Is San Diego still in lock down? Anyone know a cool house on Air BNB? Cool location or cool architecture maybe? Been to Palm Springs too many times but it's an easy 2 hour drive, but not really special once you have been there numerous times. I don't think my other half is up for a car ride much longer than that right now after his travels. Maybe an awesome restaurant in LA anyone could recommend? Is the Abby open for cocktails yet?

Well, OP, it sounds like you've been "everywhere & done everything" (or most everything) that California has to offer.......Fucking SHOWOFF!! Perhaps, take a longer trip to Zion, or rent a houseboat on Lake Powell?

Do a nice picnic on the beach or some nature area.

[quote]Well, OP, it sounds like you've been "everywhere & done everything" (or most everything) that California has to offer.......Fucking SHOWOFF!!

Well, I lived in California my whole life and I am getting up there in age so not exactly showing off, just been around the block a couple times.

OP, ask your partner or your best friend for ideas, not a gaggle of queers you've never met.

If it's still open and accepting guests, the Little River Inn just a bit North (?) of Mendocino is very beautiful and romantic. Bonus: the inn was used in the film "Same Time Next Year" so you have the movie trivia factor added to the experience....

that movie is crazy interesting. I thought that place was a dive. It's looks nice. You should go. Of course, take pis, and report back.