Sycuan Casino Music Venue Live and Up Close

I just came back from my first trip to Sycuan Casino`s music venue called Live and Up Close and it is perfectly named, on the far side of El Cajon...  I was pleasantly surprised.. the trip from the coast wasn't filled with lots of winding roads but was a very nice drive thru the east county about an hour from Carlsbad,Ca... once there.. both the parking and the finding of the music venue were very easy...
I am not a gambler  but for those that are they do have a large non smoker area... if you are interested...

We were there for a concert.. and it was a great one: David Cassidy.. (but this is the subject of a different story)..
The employees, hosts and security were all extremely nice.. I did not get the feeling that it was only because we were a pretty docile group... even on the casino floor the employees were very kind...

 This is now my favorite concert venue in San Diego next to the Belly up. It's small (457 seats), comfortable, every seat is great,  the bar is separate from the performance area, so you aren't disturbed by waiters, waitresses and the bathrooms are in the theatre and easy to access. Here, the focus is on the music first. Don`t think twice about seeing a show here, it will be memorable. The acoustics are great, the seating is comfortable and plush, If you are interest in the casino you can play before or after the show.They get great acts and typically have no ticket fees. I left very impressed by this music venue that really is

 Live and Up Close.

Birch Aquarium La Jolla, Ca.

_Birch Aquarium, La Jolla

Living in Carlsbad, I get asked a lot about my opinion of Sealife in Carlsbad vs. Birch aquarium.. 

Here is my post from Trip Advisor.. that says it all.. and it isn't far from Carlsbad...

“One of San Diegos best experiences, location and activities 5 stars”

Reviewed July 10, 2012

Living in San Diego, we have been here several times.. We also travel and have been to many other aquariums.. This one is always awesome.. The views from the patio (with interactive sea life)
the multiple ever changing learning centers and the great hands on exhibits are 5 star.. The fact that UCSD is right here allows for even more research and new finds.. all of which get integrated into the exhibits... top this off with a stroll thru many of the local tide pools and this is a perfect day.
For Locals and Visitors alike.. this is a can`t miss experience.

Visited June 2012

SouthWest Airlines.. major glitch.. check emails and cc NOW

Southwest airlines has had a major snafoo on their reservation system.. I have a great CC company and bank so they stopped the reservations and charges asap.. but I had made one reservation last night.. and woke up this a.m. to 31.. all with attempted charges..
when I called they said there were others with more then 150..
to correct call them and then hit the need to pay number.. NOT the change reservation.. that has at least a 3 hour wait...
They had to go thru each reservation to cancel.. but got it done...
also go to your bank or call your cc company and find out how they will handle this over the next few days.