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Thread: Orfeo hits Sucker Free City--San Francisco Shipmeet, end of July
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Kelly Alves
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Originally posted by orfeo:
Oi! Alves! Don't send me a PM I can't answer!
And the answer is that either's fine!
So, the question was, do you want a public meet or a quietly arranged meeting of the usual suspects? As he indicated no preference, I naturally am going with the laziest option.
So, Orfeo, please remind us of your itinerary and your best days. As I know that you will be staying near a BART station, I highly encourage you to research fun stuff within BART access, as this will be the best way of both collecting a good group of Shipmates and helping us suggest a choice of restaurant/ cafe/ whatever that lines up with stuff you want to do.
As of July 2, I will be tied up Tuesdays and Wednesday evenings-- otherwise, the summer is free.
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orfeo
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Erm, if you try to have a meet at the beginning of July I'm sure it will be lovely but I won't be there.
I arrive on 20 July in the evening, leave early on 29 July.
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Kelly Alves
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OH! much more wiggle room, then (I thought you were with us for the 4th.)
[thread title updated-- K.A., Admin]
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Kelly Alves
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(bump)
Just a note-- this would be a wonderful time for newbies/ lurkers to introduce themselves.
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orfeo
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In that vein, I should now point out that Hellhosts can be remarkably pleasant people in person.
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Sober Preacher's Kid
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This is true. They'll even let you hold their pitchfork, if you ask nicely.
Though the Anglican ones do tend to drink like fishes, I don't know why. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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lilBuddha
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Originally posted by orfeo:
In that vein, I should now point out that Hellhosts can be remarkably pleasant people in person.
You have destroyed the illusion, I shall respect them no longer. Oh, wait...
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comet
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he lying.
we're evil.
(*poke* shaddap, dummy, you're ruining the image!)
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orfeo
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quote:
Originally posted by Sober Preacher's Kid:
This is true. They'll even let you hold their pitchfork, if you ask nicely.
Though the Anglican ones do tend to drink like fishes, I don't know why.
You are a wicked, wicked boy.
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Sober Preacher's Kid
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![[Devil]](graemlins/devil.gif)
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basso
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I guess it's time for someone who actually plans to appear at the meet to say something.
I'm not afraid of the pitchfork. I'll be sitting with the bearer of the axe.
(I'll take Primitive Weapons for 100, Alex.)
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orfeo
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![[Killing me]](graemlins/killingme.gif) I'd be tempted to Quotes File that one if such a move wasn't too damn difficult on an iPhone.
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churchgeek
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Oh, I would love to come to the Shipmeet! I'm entirely flexible during the week. Weekends, I work all day (till 6:30 Saturday and till 7:30 Sunday), but if we're meeting in SF I could pop over wherever after work, if it's a later meet.
I'm having surgery on the 29th (minor), but I assume as that's Orfeo's last day it's not under consideration anyway.
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Kelly Alves
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What do you guys think about returning to the Thirsy Bear?
(Not just a great restaurant, but right ner Yerba Buena Center-- and a variety of museums.)
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basso
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Near transit, too. Always a good thing.
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lilBuddha
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Story Corps is also near there.
Because one of y'all might have something interesting to say.*
* as contrary to evidence as that may be....
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orfeo
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Heck, for me those places will be walkable do I've no objection if it works for people.
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Kelly Alves
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That sounds really cool, LilB!
Web Page for Thristy Bear, BTW
Hey, I have a buddy who works in a nearby office building, who would probably fit right in with the Ship-- mind if I invite him?
Oh, how does Friday sound?
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Kelly Alves
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Churchgeek, you and a couple other Shipmates have already chatted with him, I'm pretty sure. He's very cool. And his interaction with shipmates really made me think he would fit in well.
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Well, Kelley, you certainly do come up with interesting venues. And, it sure looks like it would be fun and entertaining.
Wish I could be there with you, but we aren't scheduled for another invasion of Livermore this year. <sigh> ![[Waterworks]](graemlins/bawling.gif)
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Kelly Alves
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No "e", Motherboard.
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Kelly Alves
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(bump)
So, am I authorized by Team NoCal to make reservations for-- 6? 7? which would be better? --At the Thirsty Bear for July 26th?
And how many people are we looking at? Me, Churchgeek, Basso, Orpheo, My friend (he's accepted) and...?
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Don't know if I can make it; probably won't know until the last minute. But am keeping an eye on the thread.
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Kelly Alves
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It shouldn't be that hard to add one. Hope you can do it!
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Alas, I'll be in Mexico! Raise a glass for me!
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Kelly Alves
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Aww! Will do!
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basso
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Sorry to miss you, i_m. GK, I hope you can make it - be good to see you again.
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Kelly Alves
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(Note to Basso and Churchgeek-- SHHHHH! On pain of axe!)
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orfeo
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Thirsty Bear. Friday. As in the San Francisco Friday. Days of the week come associated with locations in my brain at the moment.
Jots down mental note somewhere.
It is so weird to think SF is only a few weeks away, partly because I'm over near the opposite coast still, in Washington DC. But heck, the whole trip is beginning to play with my brain. It almost feels like touring this continent is my permanent employment or something.
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Kelly Alves
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Hey, we need front page content on the Ship-- why not write a travelog of your grand tour?
Just made the reservations, under Kelly Alves.
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orfeo
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I am in fact writing a journal. Not sure it's for public consumption though. Also I'm 3 days behind, need to do my homework.
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Kelly Alves
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I'm gonna ask Basso and Churchgeek to meet me by the fountain in Yerba Buena Park at 5 PM, if you can, --and anyone else who can and is curious, actually. Otherwise, I will see you all at 6.
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basso
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Yerba Buena, 5pm. Got it. This is gonna be fun.
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Sorry I can't make this one - I would love to come but unfortunately I am in Canberra...
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What are you doing in that God-forsaken place Elouise?
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orfeo
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OI!!
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Golden Key
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Orfeo--
FYI: when you get here, be very careful about publicly showing any cell phone you may have, especially if it's a smart phone. There've been thefts, even face-to-face, on public transportation. and tonight's news mentioned a rash of thefts down at Fisherman's Wharf. (Of course, some of the victims were silly enough (IMHO) to sit at outdoor cafe tables, and have their phones on the table in plain sight.)
YMMV.
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churchgeek
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quote:
Originally posted by Kelly Alves:
I'm gonna ask Basso and Churchgeek to meet me by the fountain in Yerba Buena Park at 5 PM, if you can, --and anyone else who can and is curious, actually. Otherwise, I will see you all at 6.
OK - I'll have to google to see where that park is.
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Kelly Alves
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It's right directly across the street from MOMA, which is about 2 blocks or so from Thirsty Bear. If you're taking BART in, you'll likely pass the park on the way over.
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orfeo
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Behold. I have arrived.
... Do you know how damn WEIRD it is to think its been 2 months since I was in California? Not that SF looks anything like Riverside County.
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Kelly Alves
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Brace yourself, SF! ![[Yipee]](graemlins/spin.gif)
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Kelly Alves
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quote:
Originally posted by Kelly Alves:
I'm gonna ask Basso and Churchgeek to meet me by the fountain in Yerba Buena Park at 5 PM, if you can, --and anyone else who can and is curious, actually. Otherwise, I will see you all at 6.
Actually, I think I am gonna let you off the hook-- My FA check has been delayed (ONCE AGAIN!) so I can't purchase a couple items I needed for the above. I will hit up the Chicago folk in September.
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Kelly Alves, somewhere around 2003.
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orfeo
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So, which day is the fog scheduled to clear?
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Kelly Alves
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Learn to love it, Bro.
When you are back somewhere where it is OhMyGod Fahrenheit in the shade, you will experience fond nostalgia for God's own air conditioning. Natives to this area enthusiastically bond over what a welcome site the fog dripping over the bridge is after spending the day sweltering in Danville or somewhere.
Or, if you are really jonesing for Vitamin D, get someone to drive you south from SF for about, oh, thirty minutes, and you will find sun. I am about to follow my own advice and go south on HWY 1 on the coast. When I get past Half Moon Bay, the fog will just melt away, and I will see the kind of sunny California beaches I usually only see in. Via Magazine.
ETA: If you want to get to sun faster, try 280 south. 20 minutes as opposed to 30-45 by HWY 1.
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Kelly Alves
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Bumpage!
See y'all at six tomorrow!
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Golden Key
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I won't be able to make it, but I'll be sending you good thoughts.
Try not to embarass the Ship TOO much! ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
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churchgeek
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quote:
Originally posted by Kelly Alves:
Or, if you are really jonesing for Vitamin D, get someone to drive you south from SF for about, oh, thirty minutes, and you will find sun.
Or just pop across the bay to Oakland!
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Kelly Alves
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(Smug face) No bridge toll on the Peninsula. And actual beaches.
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