www.CostaRicaTicas.com

I too was at both parties, the free food and 2 for 1 drinks at HLH were great. I talked to Joe a bit the day before and he gave me a tour of the newer rooms. He also gave a few of us a round of free drinks and picked up a round of shots. I thought the atmosphere was more festive (even that non party day) than it had been at HLH for a long time going back to the Zona Blue pre-handicap access ramp days.

I would encourage Joe keep up the good work, I like his changes, and I like his future plans for the place.

Although free food is great, its not how I judge a Halloween party. I don't think it bested ANY of the parties I've attended at the Sportsmens.

_________________
Sex with Gringas in the U.S. is like modern art. Most of it is pretty bad, and the good stuff is out of your price range.

If the beer was warm. it's time to get real festive and drink it CR-style: in a glass con hielo. There, problem solved--always glad to be of service.
I'm glad HLH's new ownership has put them back in the game, not least because it's a downhill drunken stumble to my hotel venue of choice--the--what, I really gotta say it?

_________________
"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

Being one of the more out spoken members who clearly favors SL and always will suggest staying there, I always enjoy any post that suspiciously slights the lodge.

In the years that I have been here each time this happens, before the first page is full it becomes a testimonial as to why the SL continues to be the #1 hotel in San Jose. Get ready Billy boy, we'll be there in masses come February..


Cujo

_________________
"Pain is the fuel that fans the flames of my pyre. A battle plan is only as good as the general carrying it out on the field. This is my war son, and I have the biggest bombs and the smallest conscience"...

I don`t know who had the best party. The the main point is the HLH is a lot more customer friendly. I `m` sure I`ll visit HLH next trip and take a chica for a spin and see if the tipping problem is fixed. I at one time loved this place until the tipping got out of hand.