29. Let's Hear It For The Guys

I knew I would write about the Culver Hotel located in downtown Culver City since first noting the hotel is included in the set for the Bonnie Hunt Show and then hearing it is where the majority of the cast of The Wizard of Oz stayed during filming of the movie in 1939.

Now that it has been over 85 years after the hotel first opened, when it was then known as Hotel Hunt, well...it seems a little "woo woo" to me.  Hotel Hunt.  Bonnie Hunt.  Coincidence?  I'm just sayin'!

What I didn't know is what I felt inspired to write regarding this 6-story (in 1924 a building this high was considered newsworthy) landmark, as I strolled in and around this now historic building.  I felt inspired to direct this article to the guys.  Guys, below is my inspired suggestion for you.

Whether you are in a committed relationship or just dating, gals love it when they don't have to figure out anything for the date.  Instead, the guy takes control and plans everything.  You simply advise appropriate dress code and have us show up.  Of course, we don't like this all the time (we all know who really wears the pants).  Still, it is a fine breath of fresh air, especially for first dates, birthdays, anniversaries...you know, special occasions, to have the guys do the "heavy lifting".

The lobby of the Culver Hotel continues to be decorated with an old world charm, which seems to beg being a bit dressed up for enjoying their bar and/or restaurant.  Happy Hour specials are offered Monday through Friday, like Martini Monday.  Then there is the history displayed via assorted plaques, statues and decorated windows in the immediate area, which make for interesting sightseeing and great conversation topic starters.

There is the Pacific Culver Stadium 12 Theater in walking distance, if you wish to make it dinner AND a movie.  Depending on the circumstances, you may wish to score additional dating points with your gal by including a night's stay in one of the rooms at the Culver Hotel.

Guys, you may be thinking, "Lori, you are really just suggesting dinner and a movie.  How is that going to impress my gal?"

What will impress your gal is that (1) you took the initiative doing all the heavy lifting to plan the date and (2) you amp'd the generic "dinner and a movie" to a more special level.  Get it?  Your gal feels you feel she is special and you win (of course, not in a creepy way, but a genuine way).  Plus, I've done most of the legwork for you here with this article (assuming you take your gal to the Culver Hotel et al).  I'm just sayin', "You are welcome."