thezerofire
Banned
we need more of it. I missed the rain
I didn't miss this weird warm humidity though
I didn't miss this weird warm humidity though
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- Thread starter PseudoKirby
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PartlyCloudlike
Member
Muggy here in Sunnyvale. I'm driving down to SD tomorrow so rain god, if you're listening, please contain yourself until the weekend. I normally encounter 2 accidents minimum in the afternoon on the 101S on days I drive down. With rain, I might as well delay the trip until late at night .
BeardyChan
Member
It's like a hawaiian pig roast tonight. I didn't see the rain, but I sure can feel it.
PseudoKirby
Banned
I wish it would rain for a week straight.
It was a dream.
Cornballer
Member
A little rain is better than no rain.
Btw, how was your trip to SF, Dany M?
Btw, how was your trip to SF, Dany M?
Oh it was great. Spent around 6 days all over SF. Had burritos in the mission, walked on fishermans warf, had some italian, waited in line for 30 minute breakfast. walked UP to coit tower. Walked everywhere and by the end my legs were giving out haha. The walt disney museum was neat thought a bit out of the way. My favorite activity was probably the exploratorium. It was at night so they had some drinks for 21+ and no kids. 
Here are some pictures of some fantastic food you guys have. I would love to visit again. But probably not until I finish grad school. The rent prices, oof.
http://instagram.com/p/r2pWCfiLol/?modal=true
http://instagram.com/p/rvcuf3iLm9/?modal=true
and a three hour tour which was fairly decent thought it got a bit meandering at the end.
http://imgur.com/a/2bLcH
I wish more time was spent in the Castro. D:
Here are some pictures of some fantastic food you guys have. I would love to visit again. But probably not until I finish grad school. The rent prices, oof.
http://instagram.com/p/r2pWCfiLol/?modal=true
http://instagram.com/p/rvcuf3iLm9/?modal=true
and a three hour tour which was fairly decent thought it got a bit meandering at the end.
http://imgur.com/a/2bLcH
I wish more time was spent in the Castro. D:
Red_taiyaki
Member
Come back rain, please ?
?Allez Phill
Banned
Come back rain, please
Out of all the times I've stayed SF, I've never actually seen it rain. How did it look and feel? I'm super curious.
charlequin
Banned
I was in heaven this morning.
Every time it rains I talk at work about how awesome and beautiful it is when the skies are gray and everyone looks at me like I'm completely nuts.
beat
Member
You should live out on the western half of the city. I've been in the Sunset since June and it's wonderfully grey most mornings and evenings.
dakkumauji
Member
Yeah and my day starts turning horrible once I reach downtown and its suddenly sunny.
thezerofire
Banned
I love it too. "But it's too foggy and overcast here" "Yeah isn't it great?"
I do the same thing! The sun is absolutely abhorrent and I'll have none of it. Bring on those lovely grey clouds and drops of rain gently hitting my windows.
Red_taiyaki
Member
It was some awesome mystical wonder shit. I mean at least it cleared in time for the Giants game but I miss it already
.Allez Phill
Banned
Man, I kind of wish SF was a somewhat rainy city. Why have those nice clouds without rain? I like where I live because it's a good mix of everything though the summers can be hot.
i3allistic
Member
Made the move ... S.F to East Oakland & not hating it ...
Lived in S.F for 30+ years ...
Lived in S.F for 30+ years ...
Allez Phill
Banned
I wouldn't mind living in Oakland. I hope the rent doesn't go up though.
i3allistic
Member
Rent in Oakland been going up, even in East Oakland avg. rent is $1900 ....but i bought my house ...and its already making me money
Red_taiyaki
Member
Be glad you missed it in July during JPOP. Lines were two to three hours for a single bowl...
so if you guys remember, I had talked about my sister moving to the area. So she and a friend found a place in Emeryville. Bridgewater condo complex and the rent is around 2300 with utilities included. Is this a good deal?
Emeryville location seems ideal for her since it is midway between the main office in Dublin and the trailer site in San Francisco. Her company is willing to provide a fasttrack pass because she has to cross the bay bridge everyday.
Emeryville location seems ideal for her since it is midway between the main office in Dublin and the trailer site in San Francisco. Her company is willing to provide a fasttrack pass because she has to cross the bay bridge everyday.
PseudoKirby
Banned
isnt one bowl enough? or were they sample size?
They're pretty small at food stands I think. Probably in between a small bowl and a regular bowl.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Who is going to APE next weekend?
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
Is it worth mentioning that the guy who made this thread got banned?
Don't mind me, i got a cold and everyone else seems to have a cold.
Don't mind me, i got a cold and everyone else seems to have a cold.
Giant Robot
Member
One of my favorite ramen places in SF. I don't know if any new ramen places opened up since last year, but Ken Ken was fucking delicious. Drinks they had were good too.
butzopower
proud of his butz
I didn't really like Ken Ken the first time I went, but I didn't realize they do different regional styles depending on the day of the week. I've gone back since and had a good bowl of their thin noodles.
I really like Ramen Underground on Kearny. I'm not sure how recent it opened, but Ramen Izakaya Goku on 16th and Dolores has some pretty great ramen and takoyaki. Hapa Ramen also just got a store front (they'd been doing pop ups at Wing Wings in the Lower Haight), always thought their ramen at the ferry building farmers market was tasty.
Has anyone been to Men-oh? I've heard it's great.
Food related, I still can't get over Hot Sauce and Panko in the Richmond. It's two bus rides from where I am now and worth it every time.
Boogalogist
Member
Hi SF GAF. Took a 20 hour flight from Singapore for company function in Carlsbad.
I'll be in SF area this Friday night till Sunday night. I'll be staying in Harbor Court in Steuart St.
First time in the States... Recommend me awesome reasonably priced food and places to visit. (non tourist trap stuff)
I can meet up if any GAFfer is up for it. However, I don't booze.
Go!
I'll be in SF area this Friday night till Sunday night. I'll be staying in Harbor Court in Steuart St.
First time in the States... Recommend me awesome reasonably priced food and places to visit. (non tourist trap stuff)
I can meet up if any GAFfer is up for it. However, I don't booze.
Go!
Cornballer
Member
SF Gate's Bargain Bites is a good place to start. You can use the map to find things close to where you're staying. For higher end restaurants, The Chronicle 100 is a decent list.
Boogalogist
Member
Thanks! Any more suggestions from GAF? Don't fail me!
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
This ESPN 30 for 30 special on the 25th anniversary of Loma Prieta is hitting me right in the feels.
Cornballer
Member
I watched it last night when they aired it. It dredged up a bunch of memories for us old bastards that were around then for the '89 quake. :/This ESPN 30 for 30 special on the 25th anniversary of Loma Prieta is hitting me right in the feels.
ZedIndyLil
Member
Does San Jose qualify for this thread? I would imagine so, since us south bay folks have your precious 49ers now
Moved here from LA, still getting used to stuff, but VERY happy for the temperature differential.
Moved here from LA, still getting used to stuff, but VERY happy for the temperature differential.
NCR Redslayer
NeoGAF's Vegeta
San Jose is close enough by the bay so it counts.
BoboBrazil
Member
Potentially might be moving to Pleasanton. Is it a nice place to live. How's crime? What is the average rent? Are there a lot of nice things to do there?
BoboBrazil
Member
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
No idea why it wouldn't. I consider the end of the Bay Area to be Santa Cruz-ish.
Giant Robot
Member
Santa Cruz/Felton/Ben Lomond/Boulder Creek/Scotts Valley are in their own world.
Does San Jose qualify for this thread? I would imagine so, since us south bay folks have your precious 49ers now
Moved here from LA, still getting used to stuff, but VERY happy for the temperature differential.
yes dude, south bay
also ramen seas in sunnyvale is the shit. go there.
BoboBrazil
Member
Anyone have any more comments on Pleasanton?
for the east bay, it's the fastest growing city region (dublin/pleasanton). tons of development going on, residential and commercial. major tech companies already have offices out there. all the major retail stores you can think of are within a 5 mile driving radius. there's also that new high-end discount shopping mall, paragon outlets, if you're into that. you can check out some of the wineries close by in livermore as well.
it's not bad if you're looking for that suburban lifestyle. if you want to be close to a major city like san jose or san francisco, it's kinda far out though.
BoboBrazil
Member
you can find restaurants for all the major kinds of food out there in addition to all the chain restaurant food options that all suburbans have.
pleasanton is one of the warmest areas of the bay since it's so inland. temp drops a little bit during the winter months but if you have a long sleeve and a hoodie you'll be good. save the snow jacket for the tahoe trips.