I was looking to add a little spark in my life and haven't had any luck in the dating scene. So why…read morenot try learning a new skill like welding! I've always been fascinated with how metal is fused together to make beautiful structures. I found out about a series of night courses being offered at Las Positas College that are funded in partnership with Lawrence Livermore Laboratory and the NNSA to provide deployment of workplace skills. Even though the class goes past my bedtime from 6pm-10pm every Tuesday evening, I jumped on this opportunity to learn a new skill. This welding class is an introduction to TIG and MIG welding. These two processes are widely used in manufacturing industries. The course consists of lecture time and hands on shop time with an instructor for each session located in state of the art building 3500. I'm three sessions in and already gaining more understanding of basic welded joints. I look forward to every Tuesday evening and can't wait to see what what project we'll learn about and working on. I attest that you can still teach old dogs News tricks!

My first time here attending a medical summit with my son. The venue was great. The facility is…read morevery clean. The auditorium is very nice. A great venue to host lecture and events.

OMG ... looks like I did end up getting "Stuck in Lodi Again!" I thought I was on my way outta here…read moreand I get a message from my work I gotta stay a little longer. So, I check into the Holiday Inn Express here in Lodi. I usually always stay with IHG Holiday Inn Express cause I'm a platinum member with all my travel I do. I got a room no prob and checked in a little early even. My rewards points were posted to my account just fine. I don't know how long I'll be "stuck in Lodi again" ... hee hee just gotta sing that song! But this is a good place to be stuck. The room was clean and the WIFI worked just fine so I can do my work. Coffee is available 24/7 either in the lobby of there's a little coffee thing in the room. Each room comes with a little microwave and fridge to keep stuff like leftovers from meals. The bathroom was clean and had plenty of hot water pressure, for those really long hot showers, my little water tank at home can't give me! Breakfast is the same stuff and it's good and hot as it is at all Holiday Inn locations.

I was trying to decide between staying here or back at the University Plaza Waterfront (I have…read morestayed there once before) near the Stockton Arena. After seeing the pictures here, I decided to cancel my reservation for the University Waterfront because this place seemed more secluded and they have the good brekkie, lol. The room I had was on the 1st floor, very convenient without having to wait for the elevator. It was clean and had no bed bugs that I could see, YAY for that alone! I was too afraid to try that ironing trick that's trending on TikTok and IG, so I didn't do it. If I can't see anything upon close inspection, I'll take it!! I woke up the next day feeling well rested and no bed bug bites, so double win there! Breakfast was good, but I think the pancake machine needs to be adjusted because the pancakes seemed a tad undercooked. They serve it daily from 6 to 9 am, so if you go towards the end, you likely will miss most of the good hot stuff. I didn't catch the bacon (if they had any), but I did get 1 sausage and left the other 2 behind. They still had 3 cheese egg omelets, but I didn't take one. Everything tasted great. The room was a comfortable size and the convenience of having the mini fridge and microwave always comes in handy. The bathtub was dated, but it serves its purpose. I like that they have Dove toiletries, including hand soap and lotion. I HATE those little bar soaps hotels usually have by the sink. I bring my own foaming hand soap but didn't have to this time. They also have a fitness center, laundry facilities and a swimming pool and jacuzzi. Parking is free, and there is plenty of it. Service was also great as Manuel took good care of me when I called in a few days ahead to see if I could check in earlier than the usual 3pm standard check in time. I didn't see him when I checked in, but I met him checking out. Cool guy, cool vibes, and I told him I would tell people to stay here, lol. The other 2 ladies I encountered the day I checked in were super nice as well. I highly recommend the Holiday Inn Express in Lodi if you're looking for a place to stay in the area. It's near shops and restaurants and didn't seem ghetto to me. It's like a level above Stockton area (or so I was told by a friend). I told Manuel I'd be back one day, so tune in for my next check in.. til then, don't take my Duchess title away, lol!

A few coworkers and I come to Lone Tree Golf & Event Center quite often for birthday celebrations,…read moreand we always enjoy the food and service! This visit, we started with the appetizers and ordered the gyoza, imperial dumplings, and chicken lettuce cups. They were all great choices and made for a delicious start to the meal. For my entrée, I got the Champion's Burger. It was juicy, flavorful, and cooked well. I requested raw and grilled, and no tomato. Although my burger still came with tomato, it wasn't a big deal and I had no complaints. The burger itself was juicy and full of flavor, and definitely hit the spot. Overall, it was another enjoyable meal with good food, great company, and friendly service. Looking forward to coming back again for future celebrations

If, like me, it's been awhile since you played Lone Tree and you're thinking about giving it a try…read morein the near future, my advice is to skip it for now. They are working through a big renovation project and the course is just not how you (and I) remember it. They've taken several holes out of service and replaced them with 90-100 yard par 3's. This has shortened the overall course by at least 400-500 yards. As part of this work, Hole #12 boasts the only perfectly rectangular green I have ever seen. The scorecard posted on their website doesn't show the temporary holes and my 18Birdies app was totally confused. The Lone Tree website doesn't say how much longer the work will be going, but it's going to be awhile.

Great experience! Bird man with great customer service! And great performance from Ron Taylor!read more

My boyfriend and I had tickets to see Ron Taylor. We watched Kevin Hart's Funny AF Netflix Show and…read morehad to see Ron Taylor. We originally had tickets to his show in May, but it got rescheduled to July. We were so excited to see him. I've been to the improv a long time ago, so I didn't remember what it was like, but my boyfriend has never been so it was kind of like our first time. Just a heads up, it is first come, first serve type of seating. The show started at 8 & we showed up a bit after 7 I believe? We were seated on the lower level at a table with another couple, they really try to squeeze everyone in there. There is a rule, where you gotta order a couple items per ticket I believe, not sure how strict that rule is to be honest. We ordered a Shirley temple, the rum affair, fried pickles and sliders which all came out to almost $70. So, get ready to spend some money. Regardless, we both enjoyed our night. The couple we sat with was friendly, service was nice, drinks and food were fine, we can't complain. Also, the show was so much fun! After the show, we bought merch and even got to meet Ron Taylor and take a picture with him! Overall, such a fun date night! Would totally recommend!

My order: Ice tea with lemon. Denver omelette, country potatoes and a biscuit and gravy…read more ICE TEA: 1/10. No tea flavor at all and I think the lemon gave the water a bad taste, I stopped drinking it. They gladly replaced it with a delicious Pepsi(8/10). They also asked how I think they could fix the tea and will try using more tea bags next time. Just for their courtesy and cooperation, I will up their score by a point for their tea, from a zero to a one. DENVER OMELETTE: 9/10. Good flavor, good ingredients, was a bit small. Overall, a delicious omelette. COUNTRY POTATOES: 8/10. Good flavor. I enjoyed the seasoning they placed on the potatoes, though it was getting a bit strong the more I ate, still delicious though! BISCUIT AND GRAVY: 7/10. Biscuit was soft and tasted buttery. Gravy was creamy and hot, but could use a bit more flavor. I still enjoyed it, however. BLT and Ice tea for my daughter and my breakfast came to $48.45 including tax. A bit high, in my opinion. Ambience was nice and quiet, things to look at, country vibe. Very nice staff. 50/50 chance I will stop by again.

So I went to the Farmers Den for breakfast with my son. I hadn't been in 2 years because the prices…read morewere ridiculous expensive, $45 for 2. I decided to try them again, but boy was I ripped off again. Breakfast for 2, $62 dollars before tip. This place is a rip off.....poor food, poor service, and ridiculous prices. Go anywhere else and be happy!!

I recently visited this spot and was very pleased with my experience. This is an amazing spot to…read morehang out with friends and smoke hookah. The hookah is the best I've ever had (I recommend the white peach specifically). The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, with very comfortable seating. The staff was very friendly and attentive, ensuring our orders were delivered promptly and with a smile. Overall, I highly recommend this hang-out spot to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable evening out with friends.

From the owner: Located in the heart of Downtown Merced, California. The Den caters to a diverse demographic. We…read moreencourage all of our patrons to share and to create memorable connections through our unique approach of merging hookah, and hospitality into one space.