Dr Phil Show - Worth It?

I am thinking of taking in a Dr Phil show when in LA next month. If you%26#39;ve been to a show or have any other details that are helpful I%26#39;d love to hear from you.

Thanks in advance =)

Dr Phil Show - Worth It?

I%26#39;m actually going to a taping tomorrow . I requested tickets through the Dr. Phil web site in July and was called at my home a month later asking me which of 3 dates I wanted to go (a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday). There are two tape times, 8:30am and 11:30 am and was told to be at the studio one hour ahead of time. I assume there will no-shows, so you could very possibly get in without a reservation, but that means you%26#39;ll have to spend some time waiting around with no guarantee. I think the David Letterman show works the same way.

Dr Phil Show - Worth It?

Thanks, If you could let me know how you liked it that would be great. Thanks =)

My wife went with her gym group a few months ago. They had areally good time.She was glad she went. Hope this help you a little.

As a veteran of scores of shows I can tell you that a ticket only allows you to stand in line. After that it is first come, first served. They issue MANY more ticket than the studio will hold to ensure that it is filled. If you arrive early someone in line will be sure to have an extra ticket.

Thanks everyone.....sounds like its abit of fun, minus the waiting in line of course...

Hey Serendipity -- I%26#39;m back with a first-hand report of the show. The short answer is, yes, it%26#39;s worth it. There%26#39;s a lot of waiting around until you finally get into the studio, but if you%26#39;re a Dr. Phil fan, the experience of seeing him live will not disappoint.

I%26#39;m not sure if you%26#39;ll be able to get on the VIP list to get into the show next month. Everyone there had a reservation, and any overbooked people were steered to another show on the Paramount lot. Contrary to some other shows, you cannot just show up at the door and think you%26#39;ll get in.

If you have any other specific questions, I%26#39;ll be checking back here.

Thanks Mazz,

Do they give anything away at the shows (like cars..jk) is there like gift shops or anything like that? What about location -is there somewhere to eat after/before the show? Shopping etc in walking distance?

Thanks for your reply.

At this particular show, all that was given out was coffee mugs and books to a few select people in the audience.

There is a lovely area just southwest of the studio (10 minute walk) called Larchmont Village which not a lot of people - even Anglenos - seem to be aware of. There are lots of trendy shops and restaurants.

Thanks for your advice =)

Ironstone Vineyards

It looks absolutely beautiful from their website.

If anyone out there has taken the tour and/or had lunch there, I%26#39;d love to hear your review and have some questions answered.

How long was the tour?

If you had lunch, can you tell me the average cost of the items on their menu?

How%26#39;s their wine?

Thanks!

Ironstone Vineyards

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Ironstone Vineyards

Perhaps a bit late, but we have gone to Ironsstone serveral times, it is the cornerstone of a Murphys wine tasting day. The tasting room has a big bar and you can taste their regular wines for free and the reserves for a small fee. The reserves are great. The lunches are gourmet-esque and not overly priced. The outdoor seating is very scenic, but could be warm. The gift shop is full of regional items and some great buys can be found. The highlight is the museum and the huge gold chunk they have on display in the vault. The amazing thing about the gold is that it was found in 1992 in Jamestown, not 1892! Kinda makes you dream of digging about and finding your own piece of the rock.

After your time at Ironstone, drive into Murphys where you can visit about half a dozen winery tasting rooms without having to drive. The town has a great deal of charm, several great restaurants, a nice museum and a few galleries and antique stores.

This is a day trip we recommend to travelers coming to or going home from the Charlotte after visiting Yosemite. You can find more of our favorites stops on the itinerary at www.HotelCharlotte.com/murphys.html.

Also...most likely a bit late....but we were just at Ironstone Vineyards this week-end. This place is a wonderful place to stop at. It has a nice shopping area/deli/and wine tasting area in a wonderful ';air-conditioned%26#39; wood room with views. We had 2 glasses of wine, split a large sandwich, and 2 salads and cost about $20.00. Note: One sandwich if on a roll is plenty for two people. (Note: Withouth the wine 1 sanwich (very good) and 2 salads (also quite good) cost about $10-$12.00 depending on what one orders.

We then did the wine tasting - 6 tastes are free which is enough to sample. Given their price per bottle, this is a great deal. We bought 2 bottles of merlot for $7.50 each which is a good price value fort this quality of wine. They also had some apple wine which tasted almost like an apple pie - would be good around the holiday season.

As mentioned, the museum is also interesting and the gold piece in the vault is amazing. Its worth a look-see if in the Gold Country.

The tours are about an hour or so and run three times per day. Its an interesting place to visit (although a tad hot this last week-end - so if come in the summer, just be aware of this.). There is also a place where you can do gold panning....the winery really tried to ';look'; its place in the Gold Country.

In addition, the place holds regular events such as summer concerts drawing big names. These are listed on their web site. They have plenty of parking and outdoor seating for this so looked like a wonderful place to enjoy a concert or other event for the evening. When they do, you can also purchase a buffet dinner there to enjoy.

Very friendly....also kid friendly as they have a section with toys....for kids to play with.... There are several other wineries in this area. This area is a great alternative to going to NAPA for families with chidren. There are now fun wineries in this area with fun events for children close by such as taking stage coach rides in Columbia or go up to Big Trees State Park (Stanislaus River runs through it.) for fun afterwards. There are about 10-15 smaller wineries in this area as well.

It is a beautiful winery with pretty plants around it.....recommend it.

Ironstone Vineyards is an absolute gem. I was just in Calaveras County for an Eagles concert this summer and I stopped by Ironstone to kill an afternoon. The wines are great, the tasting room is large and you don%26#39;t have to fight for someone%26#39;s attention to get a sample. I bought a few bottles to take home with me. My favorite part was the outdoors. The ampitheatre where they have concerts (I was surprised to learn that big-named artists like Jewel, Chris Issak, and the Doobie Brothers play here) was a perfectly-groomed beautiful grass park with a small pond to the side. And usually there%26#39;s not many people out on it (they%26#39;re too busy tasting wine) so you can play with your kids or run around and feel like one! Unfortunately I didn%26#39;t get to take a tour, eat the food, or see the museum (including the large gold flake) but I thoroughly enjoyed every moment at this winery. I highly recommend it to anyone travelling through Calaveras County. I plan on one day making another trip up to Murphy%26#39;s just to go back to this place.

Drive from Grand Canyon to Death Valley

We are planning a trip next April (06) and I would like to know is it possible to drive from Grand Canyon to Death Valley in one day without stopping off ?

We have only planned 1 night in Death Valley before heading to Yosemite so far, but having now read some of the posts, am wondering whether to add another night to Death Valley / Mammoth? Any Opinions are welcome !! Thanks

Drive from Grand Canyon to Death Valley

I am unable to comment about the drive from GC to DV. Your thought about staying in Mammoth maybe need to be changed.

Tioga Pass, Rt. 120 east entrance to Yosemite, is closed during the winter and its reopening depends on the snowfall. On the average, it opens around the end of May. This year it did not reopen until the end of June.

To get to Yosemite from Death Valley, you will have to go around the southern part of the Sierra, by way of Bakersfield. Of course, this will add more miles, and a less scenic drive. I%26#39;d would check again closer to your trip as to the reopening of some roads between Bridgeport and Lake Tahoe, and heading to Yosemite that way.

Drive from Grand Canyon to Death Valley

It%26#39;s about a 7 1/2 drive from the south rim of the Grand Canyon to Death Valley.

From Death Valley to Yosemite National Park California is another 7 hours.

If you would do this -- best to fly to Phonix AZ -- Drive to Grand Canyon (4-6 hours depending what parts you want to see) stay overnight -- Then Death valley (71/2) drive--- stay another night and then on to Yosemite park.

Have a good trip (still cool in april)

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Highway 1 Drive Time Question

Posted a similar query last week, but am finalizing our road trip and would appreciate some last minute estimates. Heading south on Highway 1 from Monterey to Huntington Beach. Big Sur has been on %26#39;our list %26#39; for a long time! Need to break up the drive, of course, as the journey is the joy! First thought was to over night in Cambria, at the Fogcatcher Inn or Fireside Inn, enjoy a nice meal (wine too!) and some rest from the road, then complete the drive to Huntington Beach the following day. I%26#39;m concerned that Cambria may not be far enough south for this stop, however. Would Pismo Beach be a more sensible stop in terms of distance from final destination? Thanks!

Highway 1 Drive Time Question

We stayed at Morro Bay last Friday night (about 30 minutes south of Cambria); left at 10:00 and got to Los Angeles at 3:00.

Anaheim from there would have been about an hour more.

This was on Saturday. From Cambria, I%26#39;d suggest an early morning start and have breakfast at Dorn%26#39;s Breaker Cafe in MOrro (great view of the rock).

http://www.dornscafe.com/

Wander around Morro for an hour. If you got a 8:00 start, this would be about 10:30.

At 10:30 drive from Morro to Santa Barbara on Highway 101.

This will get you to Santa Barbara about 1:00 or 1:30 and

have lunch at Stearn%26#39;s Wharf.

http://www.stearnswharf.org/

Leave about 3:00 and drive to Los Angeles - takes about 2 hours (90 minutes) if traffic is with you. It can take longer if problems. You might consider taking the 405 and go to Long Beach and have dinner on the Queen Mary that evening.

http://www.queenmary.com/ This would be about 6 or 7.

and then take Highway 1 and drive to Huntington Beach.

This is a 15 mile drive.

(In short - you%26#39;ll be fine with staying in Cambria and doing a straight shot to Huntington Beach if you need to get there earlier in day. That is the key question: What time do you need to get in Huntington Beach and do you want to drive fast or do it at a more leisurely pace and if so, what do you want to see on way down.) Enjoy your trip!

Highway 1 Drive Time Question

Thanks for your input. Don%26#39;t ';need'; to be in Huntington Beach at a particular time of day, but plan on heading straight there after spending the night in Cambria or Pismo Beach (maybe Morro Bay?). We%26#39;re beginning our trek in San Francisco. Two nights there, one night in Monterey, one night in Cambria (or Morro Bay? or Pismo Beach?) then on to HB for 3 nights. Will not be touring the Hearst Castle, but Cambria sounds lovely on it%26#39;s own (food + wine). If it%26#39;s only 30 minutes north of Pismo Beach it%26#39;s probably our best bet. My main concern is the drive time it will take from Monterey to the Cambria area. We aren%26#39;t in any hurry, and plan on 6 hours. If it%26#39;s much shorter than that, however, we should probably continue driving south to shorten the last leg of our trip. Thanks!

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can i do the redwoods and do the wine country in a...

From what I have rad so far the v satui winery with its deli and outside picnic area sounds right up my alley. Are there others along those lines that are better to go to. I would like to see the redwoods as well while we are on our way up to wine country. I have been told the muir woods are crowded but there is a redwood park just north that is much more serene and peaceful. Can I do this in one day and still get back to the city shower and dress for dinner without feeling rushed. I guess we could leave around 8 - 8:30 am. What would be the best form of trnsportaion a car bus train? Thank you

can i do the redwoods and do the wine country in a...

You could also just go to Sonoma and call it a day.

can i do the redwoods and do the wine country in a...

Sorry, didn%26#39;t mean to be cryptic. There are others from the area who can fill in far more than I can right now, but this will give you an idea about how you can have redwoods and wineries in one place. Redwoods are all over California, so you needn%26#39;t go to one or two state parks thinking those are the only places you will see them. It%26#39;s the same with wineries. There%26#39;s Napa, and there%26#39;s Sonoma, and there%26#39;s Lodi, there%26#39;s Santa Cruz, Mendocino, Livermore... and there%26#39;s every where else, including the famous ';Sideways'; country down south.

Start with Sonoma county, next to Napa, specifically:

http://www.wineroad.com/aboutus/

thanks btb I guess i have some homework to do. i did think there were only a couple of rewood ';forests'; i was not aware they were all over.

What type of tour of Sf should I take?

Four adults will be going to sf mid sept what kind of tour is fun as well as informative thanks for your input.

What type of tour of Sf should I take?

Maybe you could give us some more information on what you want to see.

Italian restaurants in North Beach

Am interested in good, authentic, less touristy Italian places on Columbus Ave...any ideas?

Italian restaurants in North Beach

Try Michaelangelos Cafe on Columbus - it was a real treat!

Italian restaurants in North Beach

We like Sodini%26#39;s Green Valley on Green, between Columbus and Grant. It has more of a local feeling and has been there for years.

www.sfsurvey.com/restaurant_details.asp鈥?/a>

Pinochio%26#39;s is our favotire. You will see from these responses that you can%26#39;t go wrong, it%26#39;s just a matter of which one looks better to you!

You can%26#39;t avoid tourists at any of the places on Columbus Ave!

That being said, I second Michelangelo - good food, fast service, good portions, very reasonable. I just ate at Calzone%26#39;s last week - a little more touristy, but also a little more upscale and a full bar. Another possibility is Mona Lisa, which is a little more upscale and a little more money. But probably worth it. Also Buca Giovanni, which is a bit of a hike up Columbus.

If you have a nice dining budget you might try North Beach Restaurant - now that%26#39;s real authentic Italian and it%26#39;s good, too. Finally there is Rose Pistola which is modern Italian but never disappointing, except for the prices.

Whatever you do, DO NOT go to the Stinking Rose ripoff.