i heard there's some concert then
― gabbneb, Friday, 11 April 2008 22:09 (sixteen years ago) link
Started in 1912 as a way to lift the city's spirits after the disastrous 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Bay to Breakers is the longest consecutively running footrace in the world (other races' courses and lengths have changed over time).
― Steve Shasta, Tuesday, 13 May 2008 17:42 (sixteen years ago) link
"For everyone's safety and enjoyment NO ALCOHOL or NUDITY is allowed."
― chaki, Tuesday, 13 May 2008 20:13 (sixteen years ago) link
No running, either. And no watching, breathing, or blinking.
― libcrypt, Tuesday, 13 May 2008 21:16 (sixteen years ago) link
I remember driving down Fell after BtB and off the Panhandle there was a girl with her number still on laying down on the sidewalk, with one hand clutching the base of a streetlamp as if to insure that she didn't fall off the face of the earth. On the stoop all of ten feet away, a group of people who I presumed to be her friends were swaying about around their empty keg. The whole street looked like an alcoholocaust.
― Michael White, Tuesday, 13 May 2008 21:39 (sixteen years ago) link
L'OMG alcoholocaust!
― libcrypt, Tuesday, 13 May 2008 21:51 (sixteen years ago) link
Having a lolocaust here.
― libcrypt, Tuesday, 13 May 2008 21:52 (sixteen years ago) link
scott alcoholocaust is the dude thats puts on a ton of punk and metal shows in sf btw
― chaki, Tuesday, 13 May 2008 21:54 (sixteen years ago) link
Alcohol+ 'x' comes from Wilde doesn't it? Didin't he refer to his brother going on 'alcoholidays'?
― Michael White, Tuesday, 13 May 2008 22:03 (sixteen years ago) link
its going to be like 95 degrees on thursday
― chaki, Wednesday, 14 May 2008 04:06 (sixteen years ago) link
Just in time for Bike To Work Day! (also this Thursday)
― freewheel, Wednesday, 14 May 2008 05:00 (sixteen years ago) link
Fuck biking 100 miles for work.
― libcrypt, Wednesday, 14 May 2008 05:18 (sixteen years ago) link
I bike 1 mile to work everyday. I didn't have to work today so instead I biked through the park to the ocean then over the bridge etc. it felt like 100 miles.
― Cosmo Vitelli, Wednesday, 14 May 2008 05:24 (sixteen years ago) link
what do i do w/my mom this weekeend during the days? she really wants to go see frida kahlo, but it's gonna be fucking packed and i just got back from mexico city and don't care to see more stuff.
― jaxon, Thursday, 3 July 2008 21:14 (fifteen years ago) link
i'm thinking maybe a hike at land's end? that seems easy. maybe shopping? maybe thai brunch in berkeley?
― jaxon, Thursday, 3 July 2008 21:15 (fifteen years ago) link
Land's End hike is pretty mellow - not very strenuous and plenty scenic
― Shakey Mo Collier, Thursday, 3 July 2008 21:19 (fifteen years ago) link
Went to Nick's Crispy Tacos last night. Pretty good, though it would've been better if I was drunk. Off to the ballgame now.
― Bryan, Sunday, 6 July 2008 19:16 (fifteen years ago) link
I'll be in the Bay Area from the evening of the 17th to the morning of the 21st, if anyone wants to meet up. I haven't been to Pac Bell yet, so a Marlins-Giants game on Tues or Wed is in store hopefully. Haven't thought about hotel yet...are there recommendations for something not too insanely priced? Either side of the bay is okay -- nearness to BART is a plus for East Bay, obv.
― Rock Hardy, Sunday, 13 July 2008 19:30 (fifteen years ago) link
woah. for reals?
― Steve Shasta, Monday, 14 July 2008 18:37 (fifteen years ago) link
sorry kids I'm out - anniversary weekend for me
― Shakey Mo Collier, Monday, 14 July 2008 18:40 (fifteen years ago) link
altho a good friend of mine is putting on some cool shit for Mission Creek Music Festival Friday and Sunday nights at the Argus if yr into that kidna thing
― Shakey Mo Collier, Monday, 14 July 2008 18:41 (fifteen years ago) link
??
For reals! (xp)
Wait, sorry, I forgot to specify -- the 17th-21st of August. I'm going to be in Sacramento on a work trip to the CA State Fair for a few days beforehand.
― Rock Hardy, Monday, 14 July 2008 18:42 (fifteen years ago) link
I will be in Chicago that week.
― Alex in SF, Monday, 14 July 2008 18:44 (fifteen years ago) link
oh August is a different story!
― Shakey Mo Collier, Monday, 14 July 2008 18:45 (fifteen years ago) link
I'll be there Aug 13th-17th. Well, leaving really early on the 17th.
― phil-two, Monday, 14 July 2008 21:22 (fifteen years ago) link
Heads up to SF Food folks (Shakey, could you fwd to Shwantz and wife?), pretty amazing event next monday during the day (11:30am-4:30pm):
http://www.umamiinfo.com/the_news/news/menu_announced_for_centenary_event_%96_registration_still_open!/
Aside from the panel, lunch will be served:
http://www.umamiinfo.com/images/stories/news/jun08/Umami%20Symposium%20Luncheon%20Menu%2006.06.08.pdf
8 courses of food + 3 wines presented = $100 w/o student ID, $50 with.
Oh, I forgot to mention that the chefs include the best chef in the USA, one of the best chefs in Japan and one of the best chefs in SF.
no tax and tip so it's like $79/$39 menu price!
― Steve Shasta, Thursday, 17 July 2008 19:59 (fifteen years ago) link
msg forwarded
― Shakey Mo Collier, Thursday, 17 July 2008 20:00 (fifteen years ago) link
danke. there will be a lot of chefs going.
― Steve Shasta, Thursday, 17 July 2008 20:18 (fifteen years ago) link
where's alex?
I'd be surprised if Tracy can make it (twins are a handful) but maybe she can get the day off or something
― Shakey Mo Collier, Thursday, 17 July 2008 20:26 (fifteen years ago) link
I's here and normally I would try to go, but I seriously cannot take any more time off work. Jen might be up for it though.
― Alex in SF, Thursday, 17 July 2008 21:52 (fifteen years ago) link
Jen is up for it (and since she's currently studenting she gets the cheap rate woo hoo) and just registered. Are you going, Steve?
― Alex in SF, Friday, 18 July 2008 15:51 (fifteen years ago) link
I predict Steve gets a bunch of people to buy tickets but then mysteriously does not show up himself
― Shakey Mo Collier, Friday, 18 July 2008 15:52 (fifteen years ago) link
Hahaha it's TU LANG all over again.
― Alex in SF, Friday, 18 July 2008 15:54 (fifteen years ago) link
Yes! I am definitely going!
― Steve Shasta, Friday, 18 July 2008 16:47 (fifteen years ago) link
You a-holes!
Haha oh come on you deserved that.
― Alex in SF, Friday, 18 July 2008 16:49 (fifteen years ago) link
jokes bruv!
― Shakey Mo Collier, Friday, 18 July 2008 16:58 (fifteen years ago) link
hahaha. I LOL'd.
― Steve Shasta, Friday, 18 July 2008 17:13 (fifteen years ago) link
Alright I finally looked at the menu and decided fuck it this is what I have PTO for and I registered. Too amazing looking to pass up.
― Alex in SF, Friday, 18 July 2008 17:28 (fifteen years ago) link
just a note about Keller's "confit byaldi" served with the lamb:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confit_byaldi
― Steve Shasta, Friday, 18 July 2008 17:34 (fifteen years ago) link
OK, we're booked at the Cathedral Hill Hotel.
― Rock Hardy, Tuesday, 22 July 2008 16:08 (fifteen years ago) link
On Van Ness?
― Michael White, Tuesday, 22 July 2008 16:14 (fifteen years ago) link
rock, looks like im missing you by half a day!
― phil-two, Tuesday, 22 July 2008 16:30 (fifteen years ago) link
Michael, yes. It was recommended on another SF thread and seems like a very nice place for the price!
― Rock Hardy, Tuesday, 22 July 2008 16:43 (fifteen years ago) link
What are our transport options to get from Sacramento to SF on a Sunday afternoon/evening?
Car rental? Train? Plane? Bus?
― Alex in SF, Tuesday, 22 July 2008 16:46 (fifteen years ago) link
Rock, it's across from Tommy's Joynt and not far from Polk Street.
― Michael White, Tuesday, 22 July 2008 16:46 (fifteen years ago) link
Amtrak, Rock.
― Michael White, Tuesday, 22 July 2008 16:55 (fifteen years ago) link
Excellent, multiple trains to choose from. I'm not exactly sure when we'll get free from the fair on Sunday.
I stuck my head in Tommy's one day when I was in the city for a concert, decided not to eat there. Can't remember why.
― Rock Hardy, Tuesday, 22 July 2008 17:02 (fifteen years ago) link