city's been prohibitively expensive the entire time I've lived here is this news to you guys or something
― stop swearing and start windmilling (Shakey Mo Collier), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 22:45 (eleven years ago) link
the trick is to commit and then not move
I can't say rents in the Bay Area have been much on my mind, no
xp
― /\ /\ Delete post (admrl), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 22:46 (eleven years ago) link
Until recently I was a fancy millionaire but recently I got Arthur'ed.
― pun lovin criminal (polyphonic), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 22:57 (eleven years ago) link
idgi
― stop swearing and start windmilling (Shakey Mo Collier), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 23:09 (eleven years ago) link
"Haha you should all move!"
If we moved we'd lose our rent-controlled units!
― Fig On A Plate Cart (Alex in SF), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 23:13 (eleven years ago) link
well.
ok then.
we might just visit
― /\ /\ Delete post (admrl), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 23:15 (eleven years ago) link
Seriously though we'll ask around for you. Most good apartments (in SF anyway) get found by word of mouth.
― Fig On A Plate Cart (Alex in SF), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 23:19 (eleven years ago) link
OK! I am going to throw my hat in this ring and see what happens.
― /\ /\ Delete post (admrl), Wednesday, 12 September 2012 23:22 (eleven years ago) link
i'm meeting friends in union square - recs for good places to eat/drink?
― just1n3, Saturday, 20 October 2012 21:20 (eleven years ago) link
Jasper's Tap Room
― The windiest militant trash (Michael White), Saturday, 20 October 2012 21:42 (eleven years ago) link
Bay Area peeps, I just got tix for Einstein on the Beach, if my current plans fall thru, one would be available, ilxmail me if intersted.
― seandalai lama (Leee), Saturday, 27 October 2012 18:29 (eleven years ago) link
So yes, one ticket available.
― seandalai lama (Leee), Saturday, 27 October 2012 21:48 (eleven years ago) link
just saw it last night and am pretty tempted to see it again, actually. when's the ticket for?
― hot slag (lukas), Saturday, 27 October 2012 22:18 (eleven years ago) link
oh great, so they did set shit on fire after all.
Go Bears!
― sarahell, Monday, 29 October 2012 08:26 (eleven years ago) link
I watched the bonfire right outside the beauty bar for about 30 minutes and was surprised at the lack of police or fire dept involvement. That said, it was a surprisingly tame and civilized celebration compared to the crazies in the 200-person crowd out front of civic center who kept swarming any car that tried to drive by and jumping on them like a 5 year old on a bed.
― Fetchboy, Monday, 29 October 2012 18:27 (eleven years ago) link
Tough night for MUNI:
http://www.munidiaries.com/2012/10/29/giants-win-world-series-sf-trashes-muni/
― pun lovin criminal (polyphonic), Monday, 29 October 2012 18:47 (eleven years ago) link
D'oh! Didn't see this till now, soz!
― seandalai lama (Leee), Tuesday, 30 October 2012 03:33 (eleven years ago) link
ha no worries, sunday is the only day that would've worked and i would've been only half-awake anyway
― hot slag (lukas), Tuesday, 30 October 2012 04:12 (eleven years ago) link
It was for Saturday night, FYI.
― Leeezzarina Sbarro (Leee), Tuesday, 30 October 2012 04:22 (eleven years ago) link
I'm going to San Jose for 3 days this weekend! A crazy short trip from the UK.
I'm planning to head to San Francisco on Friday and Sunday... Overwhelmed before I've even got there!
― NWOFHM! Overlord (krakow), Tuesday, 30 October 2012 09:37 (eleven years ago) link
So far I've got my eye on the Haight area and Amoeba there for one of the days.
What might be a good plan for another day?
I'm accompanying my 17 year step-brother on a competition prize trip, so it may not all be entirely straight-forward.
― NWOFHM! Overlord (krakow), Tuesday, 30 October 2012 09:43 (eleven years ago) link
bike across the golden gate bridge and up hawk hill (just got back from there)
― hot slag (lukas), Tuesday, 30 October 2012 15:14 (eleven years ago) link
get beer at cerveceria de mateveza (18th and church) and drink them in dolores park
― hot slag (lukas), Tuesday, 30 October 2012 15:16 (eleven years ago) link
now someone who's lived here longer than two years should go
― hot slag (lukas), Tuesday, 30 October 2012 16:26 (eleven years ago) link
Was gonna suggest eating and drinking in Dolores park tbh
― kinder, Tuesday, 30 October 2012 17:16 (eleven years ago) link
If you feel like going to a show, there's always
http://www.foopee.com/punk/the-list/by-date.0.html
― pun lovin criminal (polyphonic), Tuesday, 30 October 2012 17:16 (eleven years ago) link
you can check out some Nancarrow-related films and performances at the Berkeley Art Museum
― sarahell, Tuesday, 30 October 2012 17:51 (eleven years ago) link
Any fun things going down tomorrow night?
― Fetchboy, Tuesday, 30 October 2012 20:02 (eleven years ago) link
Not sure about night, but there is a world series parade downtown during the day
― pun lovin criminal (polyphonic), Tuesday, 30 October 2012 20:12 (eleven years ago) link
Also another bus burning is scheduled for later.
― One bad call from barely losing to (Alex in SF), Tuesday, 30 October 2012 20:18 (eleven years ago) link
Tomorrow night: International Freakout Dance Party at Make-Out Room
― sarahell, Tuesday, 30 October 2012 20:26 (eleven years ago) link
Thanks. All good ideas.
I think I'm going in a state of un-prepared wide-eyed wonder!
― NWOFHM! Overlord (krakow), Wednesday, 31 October 2012 22:45 (eleven years ago) link
I love San Francisco!
I was grinning like a kid when I walked into Amoeba. Want to head to Aquarius today.
Any suggestions of good diner style places for food within the main city area? Wanting something simple and non-touristy for burgers, mammoth sandwiches, fries, milkshakes, apple pie and such. We don't have that kind of place so much in the UK.
― NWOFHM! Overlord (krakow), Sunday, 4 November 2012 14:36 (eleven years ago) link
lol Brits always want to do that!My friend always recommended this place in North Beach (not too far from city centre) that would fit the bill: http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/mos-grill-san-franciscoWe liked touristy if we did that kind of thing so took family to that Lori's downtown (near Union Sq, Blondies Pizza etc) as there's all kinds of americana in there and it was p quiet when we went.
― kinder, Sunday, 4 November 2012 15:12 (eleven years ago) link
Deli Board has mammoth sandwicheshttp://www.deliboardsf.com/
― mizzell, Sunday, 4 November 2012 15:15 (eleven years ago) link
The one place we always take visitors is the bar at the grand hyatt hotel near union square - it's on the 36th floor and has spectacular views. It's a bit of a hidden gem, and is usually pretty quiet.
― just1n3, Sunday, 4 November 2012 15:27 (eleven years ago) link
Thanks. I had just googled and found Lori's myself, which looks to pretty much fit my bill!
I'm a predictable Britisher in parts it seems! :-)
― NWOFHM! Overlord (krakow), Sunday, 4 November 2012 15:45 (eleven years ago) link
Gott's Roadside in the Ferry Building for burgers fries and shakes imo
― pun lovin criminal (polyphonic), Sunday, 4 November 2012 16:15 (eleven years ago) link
locals wait in LONG lines for this place but i've never actually eaten @ Ike's. it's kinda near Aquarius, toohttp://ilikeikesplace.com/
― making plans for nyquil (outdoor_miner), Sunday, 4 November 2012 16:23 (eleven years ago) link
Ike's is great but def not a burger place or diner style. V good sandwiches tho
― pun lovin criminal (polyphonic), Sunday, 4 November 2012 16:40 (eleven years ago) link
All sounds great, thanks everyone. Heading out now for the Caltrain from Mountain View.
― NWOFHM! Overlord (krakow), Sunday, 4 November 2012 16:44 (eleven years ago) link
xpost: non-touristy/mammoth sandwedges. didn't know ferry plaza was non-touristy
― making plans for nyquil (outdoor_miner), Sunday, 4 November 2012 17:03 (eleven years ago) link
oh, I didn't notice non-touristy.
― pun lovin criminal (polyphonic), Sunday, 4 November 2012 17:13 (eleven years ago) link
isn't there a decent burger place on valencia, a few blocks up from Aquarius?
― sarahell, Sunday, 4 November 2012 17:15 (eleven years ago) link
Big Mouth Burgers?
― beard papa, Sunday, 4 November 2012 19:24 (eleven years ago) link
The Philly cheesesteak place next to Big Mouth is pretty good IIRC. 24th and Valencia.
― One bad call from barely losing to (Alex in SF), Sunday, 4 November 2012 20:08 (eleven years ago) link
Phat Phillys.
― One bad call from barely losing to (Alex in SF), Sunday, 4 November 2012 20:19 (eleven years ago) link
Both of those are yummy.
― schwantz, Sunday, 4 November 2012 20:36 (eleven years ago) link
Wise Bros deli is also delish.
― schwantz, Sunday, 4 November 2012 20:37 (eleven years ago) link