Friday Questions, beating the heat
Sunday, September 12, 2004, at 02:40PM
By Eric Richardson
So Friday I wasn't anywhere near a computer, and missed the week's Friday questions at LA Blogs. Since my Friday morning activity was a bit topical to the question, though, I think I deserve a little leeway for my late response.
- What is your favorite beach to cool off on? When do you go to beat the crowds?
I'm a big fan of just heading down to Manhattan Beach. If I think it'll be crowded I'll head more for the middle ground between Manhattan and Hermosa, but otherwise I'll stick nearer to the Manhattan pier.
- If not the beach, where is your favorite cooling-off spot outdoors? indoors?
Outdoors? Being out on a lake. Friday the destination was Canyon Lake, a private lake community out in Riverside county (right by Lake Elsinore). We took a trip there as the Waterski Team and Wakeboard Club. The water was absolutely perfect.
Indoors? Wherever there's air-conditioning.
- Where is your favorite spot for ice cream/sorbet/gelato?
Lickity Split in El Segundo. Amazing frozen custard.
- What is your favorite flavor?
We had pumpkin once when it was freshly coming out of the machine. That was great. I've gotten the root beer flavor a couple times.
- Stuck at home? What are you making in your blender?
I'm stuck at home wishing I had a blender.
- Got any original concoctions you want to share?
Not really.
- Favorite winter-themed video or book?
My family always had a soft spot for White Christmas. Either that or the Muppets' Christmas special.
- What was your favorite water-themed activity as a kid?
Waterskiing. I guess I'm still a kid.