Guest Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 13 minutes ago, purplekow said: The subtle slow seduction to get Danny to the Sunday pool party has taken several years and ultimately a public invitation with a signed contractual agreement. He was just not ready to jump in the pool rather he was urged in one toe at a time. Too funny Doc. Can't wait to be with you in December on the east coast then again in April at the forum gathering, dinner,breakfast at Rick's then the pool party on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Oliver Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 9 hours ago, Vin_Marco said: Too funny Doc. Can't wait to be with you in December on the east coast then again in April at the forum gathering, dinner, the pool party on Sunday, then breakfast at Rick's It's a pool event - I'm not allowed to have a "party".😉 + Charlie, + bashful, + Vegas_Millennial and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 18 minutes ago, Oliver said: It's a pool event - I'm not allowed to have a "party".😉 Well aren't you an "event pooper" 😂😘 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike carey Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Oliver said: It's a pool event - I'm not allowed to have a "party".😉 Yes, of course, it's an 'event'. NOT a party. Not! + sf westcoaster and + Oliver 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ sf westcoaster Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 It saddens me to post this, but because of a "family obligation"I will not be able to attend the 2024 Gathering. Later today or tomorrow I will be cancelling my reservation at INNdulge. + Summerson, youngboldone, + Charlie and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ nycman Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 On 10/12/2023 at 10:53 AM, Oliver said: It's a pool event - I'm not allowed to have a "party".😉 Oh, crap! Last year, I think I accidentally "partied". I didn’t know I was supposed to "eventing". Next year I’ll bring my "formal" swimsuit to the "Event" grin TorontoDrew and + Oliver 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ sam.fitzpatrick Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 1 hour ago, sf westcoaster said: It saddens me to post this, but because of a "family obligation"I will not be able to attend the 2024 Gathering. Later today or tomorrow I will be cancelling my reservation at INNdulge. Without you there, how will I know it is time to have breakfast? + Oliver and SlimJim 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngboldone Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 7 hours ago, sf westcoaster said: It saddens me to post this, but because of a "family obligation"I will not be able to attend the 2024 Gathering. Later today or tomorrow I will be cancelling my reservation at INNdulge. You will be missed 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike carey Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 9 hours ago, nycman said: I didn’t know I was supposed to "eventing". I guess those of us who weren't eventing were on the wrong horse. + nycman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 11 hours ago, nycman said: Oh, crap! Last year, I think I accidentally "partied". I didn’t know I was supposed to "eventing". Next year I’ll bring my "formal" swimsuit to the "Event" grin Will you be attending this coming "event" ? 🤞🏽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJOCK Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 I have had several strongly encourage my attendance. Looking forward to seeing friends and new friends. Should be a great spring getway! + Oliver, nate_sf, + Vegas_Millennial and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisCA Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Oh wow forgot to mark it on my calendar but ill be there again youngboldone, Act25, + sam.fitzpatrick and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ nycman Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 4:29 AM, Vin_Marco said: Will you be attending this coming "event" ? 🤞🏽 It’s certainly on my calendar and I’m booked into La Hacienda for the duration. So unless something unexpected happens, I will be there! And yes, @azdr0710 I’ve been dieting/training for the hikes! + Oliver, mike carey, + Charlie and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, nycman said: It’s certainly on my calendar and I’m booked into La Hacienda for the duration. So unless something unexpected happens, I will be there! And yes, @azdr0710 I’ve been dieting/training for the hikes! Excellent 🙌🏽🙏🏽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJOCK Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 On 9/24/2023 at 5:41 PM, azdr0710 said: I slept on the sofa at a room at the Hacienda one night.......really nice place.......(my forum weekend roommate needed me out of our room for a night and another helpful forum member came to my rescue......just like back in college!) Looking forward to seeing you, with or without socks, Scott! haha + azdr0710 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyDown Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 May I ask how Descanso Twin Palms and Santiago resorts compare? I see the pricing on their Websites and they have some kind of relationship. Same owner? What I'd be interested in hearing is any pluses and minuses for each and your recommendation. Santiago is the oldest? They brand themselves as a luxury resort. I realize rooms may not be available in some cases. But I'd still like to know your opinion for these resorts. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ sam.fitzpatrick Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 13 hours ago, TonyDown said: May I ask how Descanso Twin Palms and Santiago resorts compare? I see the pricing on their Websites and they have some kind of relationship. Same owner? What I'd be interested in hearing is any pluses and minuses for each and your recommendation. Santiago is the oldest? They brand themselves as a luxury resort. I realize rooms may not be available in some cases. But I'd still like to know your opinion for these resorts. Thank you! Yes, these three resorts all have the same ownership. Santiago was the first location. I don't know if it is the oldest, as the other two were renovations of other places they acquired and converted. I've visited Santiago and Descanso, but not stayed at either. Both are nice and friends have given both of them nice reviews. nate_sf and TonyDown 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 It's going to be a real treat for me to see some familiar faces and some new ones as well 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate_sf Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 16 hours ago, TonyDown said: May I ask how Descanso Twin Palms and Santiago resorts compare? I see the pricing on their Websites and they have some kind of relationship. Same owner? What I'd be interested in hearing is any pluses and minuses for each and your recommendation. Santiago is the oldest? They brand themselves as a luxury resort. I realize rooms may not be available in some cases. But I'd still like to know your opinion for these resorts. Thank you! I've stayed at both Santiago and Descanso. As @sam.fitzpatrick mentioned, they are under the same ownership, as is Twin Palms. I was thinking of trying out Twin Palms this year just to do the full trifecta, but decided on InnDulge. Santiago and Descanso have comparably good service and quality. Staff are very friendly and helpful, and the properties are well maintained. If I recall Santiago is a bit more lushly landscaped. Santiago is a larger resort, and with that comes a more expansive social scene. Descanso has a more intimate scale. Both have pools and hot tubs so you're not missing anything at one versus the other. Sometimes it just comes down to availability, which one has rooms. I can't speak for Twin Palms since I've never been there, but you can't go wrong with either Santiago or Descanso and I expect Twin Palms would be good as well. + Vegas_Millennial and TonyDown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ jrhoutex Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 On 11/22/2023 at 8:22 PM, TonyDown said: May I ask how Descanso Twin Palms and Santiago resorts compare? I see the pricing on their Websites and they have some kind of relationship. Same owner? What I'd be interested in hearing is any pluses and minuses for each and your recommendation. Santiago is the oldest? They brand themselves as a luxury resort. I realize rooms may not be available in some cases. But I'd still like to know your opinion for these resorts. Thank you! I stayed at the Descanso several years ago (2015/2016) when it was East Canyon Resort. The small classic inn was built in 1946 so it will have fairly large rooms but small baths. Some of the rooms are 400 - 500 sq ft. I believe it was sold in 2020 to the owners of Santiago who did an extensive restoration. As I recall, it was a nice place back when I stayed there. My only negative is perhaps the location gets substantially more wind than the Inns in the Warm Sands area (southern part of town). A positive note, is the location is close to downtown Palm Springs. The pool and hot tub areas are nice and well kept. + Pensant and TonyDown 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt gregory Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 WRT Descanso, I will add that Kent, the general manager, runs an excellent operation. All my friends that have stayed there raved about the service level and attention to detail. nate_sf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ glennnnn Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 I'm pleased to say I'm in this time. I have a 3-night booking at Twin Palms. I'm hoping it is a clothing optional resort.........? + azdr0710, + Summerson, nate_sf and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 (edited) I've encouraged some people that I've been seeing since my early days and that I still see to both join the forum and to come to the forum gathering this year. I think they'd enjoy meeting people and I wouldn't invite them if I didn't think the world of them. It's an unusual event ( even for me to say so lol 😂 ) and a very unique event that I've come to enjoy very much. Friendly, hospitable people with commonalities. See y'all in April ✌🏽 If you're on the fence about coming, allow me to push you over and enjoy some pretty good people and a fun weekend 😊 Edited December 4, 2023 by Vin_Marco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Pensant Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 16 hours ago, Vin_Marco said: I've encouraged some people that I've been seeing since my early days and that I still see to both join the forum and to come to the forum gathering this year. I think they'd enjoy meeting people and I wouldn't invite them if I didn't think the world of them. It's an unusual event ( even for me to say so lol 😂 ) and a very unique event that I've come to enjoy very much. Friendly, hospitable people with commonalities. See y'all in April ✌🏽 If you're on the fence about coming, allow me to push you over and enjoy some pretty good people and a fun weekend 😊 Unfortunately, most of the resorts are already booked and the room rates are astronomical. That said, I may be able to attend, but I’ll probably be relegated to a Marriott property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ nycman Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Pensant said: I may be able to attend, but I’ll probably be relegated to a Marriott property. + Charlie and Simon Suraci 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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