uncelestial
Member
If anyone in BayGAF plays keyboards or know of someone who does, my band is looking:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/muc/5520847091.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/muc/5520847091.html
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Anyone have a Vive or Oculus that they wanna show off to a random Gaffer showing up in your home and getting face sweat all over your fancy new gear? ;-P :-****
Edit: I got hit up via PM by a very generous gaffer who let me take a spin in their kit and it's super fucking rad. Now I just need Pascal to drop so I can hurry up and build a new PC to replace my aging 660ti rig.
Already thanked them privately but also just wanna say <3 you GAF. Thanks for being a great community.
Edit: I got hit up via PM by a very generous gaffer who let me take a spin in their kit and it's super fucking rad. Now I just need Pascal to drop so I can hurry up and build a new PC to replace my aging 660ti rig.
Already thanked them privately but also just wanna say <3 you GAF. Thanks for being a great community.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Anyone in the SF area want to do a virtual autism marathon with me on the 30th? Length: has to be 5k.
PseudoKirby
Banned
whats a virtual marathon
rokkerkory
Member
please stay away from me
Same here. I didn't get the shot this year, and dodged the flu this year, fortunately. I did get a horrible spring illness last year. Sucks to be sick when it's warm out.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
We set our own path.
beat
Member
I had one mid-Feb. It was brutal.
Lmao oh shit, yeah I was. I left around 10.
MiniBossBattle
Member
My grandma in law saw a house for sale a street down from us. They are asking for 945,000 for it. Unreal.
thezerofire
Banned
we're not
finalflame
Banned
Cheap. Can't find a 1 bedroom condo for less than $900k in Mountain View.
Unless you win the startup lottery it's basically impossible to buy a family home here.
Also, Parov Stelar last night was so dope. Did anyone else go?
FUBAR McDangles
Member
Perfect thread for some answers I need.
My fiancee surprised me the other day and told me that we are in fact going on a honeymoon (I thought we were skipping one, she went ahead and paid for everything herself) and we are going to San Francisco. Going to be getting there Tuesday, August 16th evening, and am leaving early Sunday morning on the 21st.
Anybody got recommendations on things we have to do? Places we have to go? Things we gotta eat?
Staying at The Marker Hotel and things I know we are definitely going to want to do:
I would also love to check out the trees/forest/area where so much of the new Planet of the Apes films are set. But we don't really want to rent a car, and while we can probably walk to most places how would you guys recommend getting around?
Going to be an expensive trip I'm sure, but it should be fun.
My fiancee surprised me the other day and told me that we are in fact going on a honeymoon (I thought we were skipping one, she went ahead and paid for everything herself) and we are going to San Francisco. Going to be getting there Tuesday, August 16th evening, and am leaving early Sunday morning on the 21st.
Anybody got recommendations on things we have to do? Places we have to go? Things we gotta eat?
Staying at The Marker Hotel and things I know we are definitely going to want to do:
- San Francisco Giants game
- Tour Alcatraz (we're thinking the night tour, not sure)
- Check out the Zoo
- Walk the Golden Gate Bridge
I would also love to check out the trees/forest/area where so much of the new Planet of the Apes films are set. But we don't really want to rent a car, and while we can probably walk to most places how would you guys recommend getting around?
Going to be an expensive trip I'm sure, but it should be fun.
i3allistic
Member
uber or lyfe ....but i do recommend renting a car for a day and driving up to napa, it can be very pretty
Redwoods are quite a drive to get to the good ones, multiple hours. There are some in Muir woods in Marin, but not the really big ones.
Bart and Muni are decent for getting around, but on vacation I would stick to Uber.
Get Dim Sum at some point.
Fuuuuuck. My friend texted me at it asking if I was there last night (I told her about it). I completely forgot I'm super bummed.
finalflame
Banned
They'll be in LA and SD in the coming weeks, I believe. The show was fucking amazing, though, super recommend it.
broz0rs
Member
if you want to check out a really cool place of nature near SF, research Point Reyes to see if that is something that might interest you. It's about 30 miles from SF, which is much more near than Napa Valley.
MiniBossBattle
Member
Also, wear layers! its going to be cold there.
Uber is pretty good choice. You still might want to rent a car if you plan on going outside to wine country or drive on the pacific highway.
When I saw Planet of the Apes, I thought it was funny that they portrayed the redwoods as being "just over the Golden Gate". Echoing what was said above and yeah it's not as close as the movie makes it out to be. When you actually know the location where a movie is filmed in, you can see just how convenient and close places become
charlequin
Banned
moving to detroit
Foodwise? Best place I can think of you absolutely can get into without a reservation is Burma Superstar which is mind-blowing and delicious. If you're into beer, I would recommend Mikkeller Bar, although be forewarned it's in the Tenderloin which means you probably want to hold your nose until you're inside.
I'm super spoiled with the venues here and have only gone out of the bay area once for a show.
Sirpopopop
Member
Got some money from some business deals I finished up.
So, I'm packing my bags from red state country & moving to SF for a bit.
Any good recommendations for a yoga studio?
Also: How often does GAF SF meet up?
So, I'm packing my bags from red state country & moving to SF for a bit.
Any good recommendations for a yoga studio?
Also: How often does GAF SF meet up?
BeardyChan
Member
Not enough!
thezerofire
Banned
I've literally thought about this. Especially as someone passionate about producing/djing techno
charlequin
Banned
I realized a couple years ago that for the price of a moderate-sized condo here I could buy an entire city block in the rust belt city I grew up in.
Damn missed. We stayed until close. Ended the night as the loud group at Cards Against Jenga and move to union square for Foley's nightcap and Pinecrest beef-Mac.
Gonna do it again next week. Maybe not close but will be there none the less. Never thought a video game bar would made decent old fashioneds.
rokkerkory
Member
Dood there's literally too much to do in SF in 4-5 days.
Walk fisherman's wharf during the day and eat fresh seafood.
Go shopping in market district.
Visit Japan town or China town if you are adventurous (China town smells though lol).
Quick bite at HRD Cafe.
Fancy dinners abound too, just so many places.
Bars and clubs as well.
SF's awesome. You'll love it.
Few things of note:
If you're planning to do the Alcatraz tour, get your tickets now. Especially if you're going for the night tour. I live across the GG bridge and work in the city erry damn day, and can't get a ticket but a month or two out at times. It's gotta be one of, if not SF's biggest tourist destination.
As for the getting around--Uber/lyft. Forget renting a car. Not only will be frustrated as all hell trying to find parking anywhere a majority of the time, you'll usually be paying out the ass for it. Walk/ muni everywhere you can while just exploring the city, and uber/lyft to specific destinations across the city etc. You'll thank me later.
Food: You've got every option you can think of. Stick to specific districts for specific foods and usually most places you stop into will be damn good.
The mission for Mexican--My particular favorite spot is el farolito, know that if you go it's a hole in the wall that's dirty as hell, but suspend disbelief and eat. You'll thank me later.
North beach for Italian -- Definitely go to Soto Mare if you like seafood. It's a no frills spot and their might be wait, but you'll have some of the best damn cioppino on this planet. Tony's pizza is also a must.
Sunset for Asian food (and subs actually) -- Sawaii if you want some of the best tasting ramen. and San tung for their famous dried fried wings. Stop by Irving subs across the street from san tung for the cities best tasting sandwiches. (yes, even over Ike's. And Ike's is incredible don't get me wrong.)
edit; echoing rokkerkory about HRD café too. Essential stop, especially if you want a breakfast burrito.
....this is some of the most inconsistent whether that I have ever seen! Rain, sun, wind, wind, wind, sun, sun, rain... feels like I'm back in the northwest again! And so much chilly wind... I never end up wearing the right thing either. Sudden heat, but I wear too much, or it cools down with cold wind, and wearing thin clothes. Can't win!
Yep, quite peculiar. It was pouring rain on my way to work and then the day ended with completely blue skies.
I heard that Santa Cruz and Monterey area was supposed to get chunks of hail "the size of canned hams" (which is such an odd comparison), but it never happened. I guess some places did get a bit. Still weird...
What month is it again??
Canned.. hams..? There's a new one.
I quite like this weather. It's always fresh. I'm used to this unpredictable weather because of my living in the Midwest for the majority of my life.
You have to wear the proper n layers so you can peel during the day.
I wore a t shirt, fleece and a wind coat and u stayed warm. I peeled it off when inside.
I quite like this weather. It's always fresh. I'm used to this unpredictable weather because of my living in the Midwest for the majority of my life.
You have to wear the proper n layers so you can peel during the day.
I wore a t shirt, fleece and a wind coat and u stayed warm. I peeled it off when inside.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
The hurricane backwash weather we've been having over here in Redwood City has been insane. 20-30mph winds.
Golfland Fremont used to do stuff, but the guy that did it managers Round 1 in San Jose now. I think AFK Lounge in SJ only does stuff like Smash/mobas.
MiniBossBattle
Member
There is the Foundry in SF that have SF5 nights called churning the butter.
That's what I was referring to when I said Showdown. I've been there a couple times in the past, but can no longer make it out Tues/Thurs nights, so I was hoping to find another community.
