jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
horrific. do not attempt (the alternate traffic free direction is a 40-45 minute commute... with traffic, unless you leave before dawn, you're looking at 90-120 minutes minimum)
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horrific. do not attempt (the alternate traffic free direction is a 40-45 minute commute... with traffic, unless you leave before dawn, you're looking at 90-120 minutes minimum)
Well at least I only have a few more months on my current lease...
Thug Waffle
Member
I'm going to be studying abroad in LA next spring and I have to find my own housing for 5 weeks. My situation is difficult because I wouldn't be able to sign a traditional lease since I'm not going to be there for that long. The idea is that I'll get a job straight out of the program, but that's far from a guarantee.
What resources can I use to find those types of rental opportunities?
P.S. Hitting the pavement isn't really an option for me since I'm in Chicago.
What resources can I use to find those types of rental opportunities?
P.S. Hitting the pavement isn't really an option for me since I'm in Chicago.
TheKaeptain
Banned
Dude driving from Burbank to Santa Monica is a bitch during the weekend. I wouldn't even dare do it during the work week.
I might be stuck doing it for a couple of months, not really sure right now since a lot of things are up in the air. Good to know I will have a very painful commute if everything goes right though...
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
WestSideRentals.com / Craigslist
look for places that will do month-to-month (furnished?) leases. there will be options for that for sure. You'll pay a little more, but it'll work out.
also might look for places/houses with like, rooms for rent sort of things
I found my place through Padmapper, that's another great resource.
NathanMcMahon
Banned
thanks for that
beat
Member
Air BNB? Couchsurfing? Padmapper/Craigslist for sublets?
drunkendonuts
Member
just landed a job in burbank yesterday, so i'll be moving out there soon. that should make commuting to and from places in town much easier. driving to downtown and surrounding areas all the way from san pedro was seriously killing my gas.
so any word on when the next LA-Gaf meetup will be?
so any word on when the next LA-Gaf meetup will be?
killertofu
Member
lezz get hammered.
Path of Exile and some emails + StarCraft later. Aw yeah.
TheKaeptain
Banned
Homework for life. I just happen to have the one teacher that expects you to learn something in this film course. So all my buddies in the same course but with a different teacher don't have the homework load I have. Which means I am doing nothing but editing and reading tonight.
fuck that noise. I do visual effects, Ill teach you all about the world of film.
Wait for my signal, ill post here. My gf and i are gunna paint the town platinum.
TheKaeptain
Banned
It's a group project. So I have to meet with them.
NathanMcMahon
Banned
headin' out to umami burger for the first time. any recommendations?
drunkendonuts
Member
this is an idea i can get behind. i'll be up in studio city for a bit tonight, but i'll keep an eye on gaf for sure
McDonalds
killertofu
Member
What's the best AYCE kbbq place in ktown?
NathanMcMahon
Banned
just got back, kinda wished i did.
lol, its not that bad. What'd you get?
NathanMcMahon
Banned
the breakfast one. I just prefer the counter. The drinks were fucking awesome though.
it is definitely not the best burger in LA like people hype it up to be. Rustic Canyon (at its prime) or plan check get the top spot from me
NathanMcMahon
Banned
i'll check those out
TheKaeptain
Banned
There are so many of them dude. I don't think even the people that live in Ktown could agree which is the best.
Illithid Dude
Member
Actual best burgers in L.A. are:
-Golden State
-Short Order
-Fathers Office
-In-n-Out (of course).
And that's it. Umami aint even in the running.
-Golden State
-Short Order
-Fathers Office
-In-n-Out (of course).
And that's it. Umami aint even in the running.
Pickles the Firecat
Banned
Bottega Louie has my favorite burger in LA. Used to be (wrongly) on the menu as a Kobe Beef burger, if anyone ate there maybe two or so years ago.
LA and the west coast in general still needs a damn Shake Shack.
LA and the west coast in general still needs a damn Shake Shack.
You know, I just can't like the Fathers Office burgers. They are good, don't get me wrong, but there just isn't something in them that takes them to the next level. Though Louie's burger is spectacular.
Also, had a Deus beer at Fathers Office the other night. One of the best beer's I've ever had.
Jack Remington
Banned
Hey guys. Back when I was a lurker, I read about some LA-GAF meetups, and I was wondering if you guys are planning any more of those. I moved out to Hollywood recently, would love to have a meetup.
Fathers Office is awesome
The Counter should be on your list too IMO. I'm not anti-In N Out but Counter is better.
CherryWoodFuton
Member
So I got a timeshare at Big Bear Lake. Any opinions on how the city is like? Is it feasible to take day trips to LA from there???
Illithid Dude
Member
The Counter doesn't count because it's only what you make it. And it isn't L.A. specific.
b but neither is in n out ;_;
I hate whenever ppl talk about LA burgers and always fail to mention Tommy's
But not me... Tommy's.
hitsugi
Member
Studio City? Laurel Tavern is what's up there. Check it out if you aren't already familiar with it
Illithid Dude
Member
Fak
Well, In-N-Out is... less spread out then The Counter? The Counter is international. So far, In-N-Out has only reached Texas.
I dunno. You got me there.
Jack Remington
Banned
Whenever I feel like getting 2000 calories all in one go, I get a double with chili cheese fries. So good.
Herpes Reasons
Banned
costa mesa up in this bitch!
pff, i prefer OC.
people are nicer.
streets are safer.
traffic is less congested.
less pollution, cleaner beaches.
the only thing LA has over OC is the food.
dat great mexican food.mmmmmm
sf2fanatic
Member
I only go to a few Tommy's places. Most of them scimp on the chilli. The O.G. one and the one in Barstow is the one's I like going to. Having tried out the Vegas Tommy's yet. I only eat it maybe twice a year but I want my burgers and fries with tons of chilli
My company recently moved from Culver City to Los Angeles. Unfortunately the new location is on Wilshire and Bundy, a few blocks away from the VA Hospital. I commute from San Gabriel, so the most direct route would be the 10 West to the 405 South. Needless to say, that route is congested.
Does anyone know of a better way to get from San Gabriel to my workplace?
Does anyone know of a better way to get from San Gabriel to my workplace?
Unless you want to park your car along the gold line and ride it to Culver City, even then I'm not sure how far you will have to walk. Good luck with the commute though, it's quite a bitch. What time do you need to be there?
Fatal Futanari
Member
Hey LA Gaffers! I am going to be returning from college to LA in May (graduation, wooo!).
Anyways, I wanted to know if there is anything in LA that is the equivalent or close to San Antonio's Geekdom events/socials. It is a great place to network and geek out with fellow geeks.
http://geekdom.com/
Or any IT/security social events?
Anyways, I wanted to know if there is anything in LA that is the equivalent or close to San Antonio's Geekdom events/socials. It is a great place to network and geek out with fellow geeks.
http://geekdom.com/
Or any IT/security social events?