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Txzen

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  1. Half-filled condiment bottles, like tackling, is a bad problem in America.
  2. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1825-San-Pascual-St-Santa-Barbara-CA-93101/15894517_zpid/ Westside 2/1. We can discuss my finder's fee later.
  3. ...and where you don't have much of a yard (quite possible), you may spend that time at the park or beach down the road. I recall a first visitor when we were in SF asking, as we walked by a neighborhood park, 'what, do you all just go to the park on a nice day or something?'. Well, yeah. My apartment is in a building from 1903, where would you rather hang out?
  4. I wish you'd stop talking about Los Olivos. It's terrible, and there's no reason to go there. So just don't, and don't even mention it to anyone. SB is not the most expensive place to live in the US or even California (that would most likely still be on the SF peninsula / Palo Alto area), but it's a different demographic as well, with very many extremely wealthy retired people. I think that whole Central Coast area is what most people really want when they think of a California dream. The weather and beaches are amazing, yet it's still remarkably easy and quick to get remote and rural quickly. You feel kind of isolated, but if you're really jonesing a big-city experience, LA begins not too far away. I agree the wine region is probably tops - at the very least it's a totally different vibe to visit compared to Napa - but they also make some darn fine grape juice as well. There's a lot to love between SB and Paso Robles. That region is really underrepresented in any shops or restaurants in the Bay Area, unfortunately. It was only recently I figured out how much good stuff there is (beyond just Hitching Post, which is relatively easy to find). The hardest thing moving here from Texas (and 'here' can be SD, LA or SF) is re-calibrating not only what you will pay in a mortgage, but also what home looks like. If a single/not-single guy with no kids feels he needs a 4BR house, then it's going to be a shock to the system. You quickly recalibrate what you really, really need. We underwent a serious bloodletting when we moved to the Bay Area - gutting our possessions, throwing out half of our clothes (no closets big enough for them anyway), and downsizing the amount and size of our furniture. Simplify, and decide what you really need. Those that figure it out tend to never leave, though I've known many people from Texas who came out this way and never adjusted, and didn't stay long. Remember that your home doesn't need to be a palace, because you're going to be outdoors most of the time anyway.
  5. It's a spectacle, though. Personally, I think it's a little sterile for my tastes, but I'm curious what you thought was awful (other than the prices). Food was mediocre when I've had it. Kona Club is by far more my speed (and my hood), but I can't imagine recommending it to someone staying in SF unless they are a diehard drunk (I resemble this remark).
  6. It's been interesting to watch the number of 737 MAX planes stop appearing on the world-wide tracking here : https://flightaware.com/live/aircrafttype/B38M. Still many flying. The only one in the US right now? Took off from Boeing in Washington: https://flightaware.com/live/flight/BOE207
  7. I know exactly where that is. We spent 8 days there last month, though I prefer the Blackcomb side. When you can actually see where you are going, anything off 7th Heaven is fantastic. Great mountain, great ski town.
  8. No disagreement there, but the vocal sound is mostly held up by Micheal.
  9. Took me some time to realize Micheal was really the sound of Halen. Hagar said as much when he joined as well.
  10. Txzen

    Kauai

    The rains have really messed with the north side (my favorite as well). You can't go wrong with Princeville, though I prefer to VRBO in Hanalei. That said, there has been two storms/floods in the past few years which have dramatically reshaped the Hanalei Bay area, and north. I'm not sure the road all the way to Tunnels/Ke'e is open for tourism yet. Speaking of Ke'e, which is lovely, parking has always been a CF, with very limited availability. Apparently after the last flood, they decided to implement a large redevelopment plan. From my read, I think it will improve some conditions (walkways so that you don't have to walk on the side of the road), but reduce overall the parking available for visitors. Might want to understand exactly what the road and beach conditions are when you are planning to go so you aren't surprised. Park redevelopment info Kauai flooding
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    Maui

    If you make the trek to Haleakela, stop by the Pukalani Superette to grab lunch on the drive up. I'm of the opinion that some of the best food in Hawaii can be found at the smaller grocery stores - top notch poke, and all sorts of hot pre-cooked dishes. Even the large grocery stores have good stuff. But Pukalani has a particularly great selection of poke.
  12. I don't believe those fell down due to the bump. Looks like a controlled detonation to me.
  13. Some good information here. A few notes. Fleet Week (usually the first week in October) is often the tail end of the little glorious weather we get in SF. September is usually great. June/July can be quite the experience for those not realizing what they are in for as it can be colder than it is in winter. Fog will move in after 2p with wind. Dress in layers!. I think I might like the location around the Embarcadero (such as the Hotel Vitale mentioned) for a few reasons. It's not as touristy as the Fisherman's Wharf area where everyone eventually wants to end up, and the Ferry Building has a lot of nice food. You're not far away from the Wharf, walking distance to the great Exploratorium, and also close enough to the Union Square area. Bonus points for renting bikes, biking from the Embarcadero over the bridge and then taking the ferry back from Sausalito. Highly recommend the Cal Academy of Sciences in GGP - outside of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, it's one of the nicest I've been to out here. The rest of the museum is nice as well, plus there are other things in the Park (bike rental, gardens, etc). Note that there's a great, and free, observatory on top of the de Young which is right by the Science museum. 15+ years out here and I've not gone to Muir Woods, mostly because it's super crowded and there are other options. But note that they now require reservations, and you must also take a shuttle in. From what I hear, you might want to book those tix now. : https://www.nps.gov/muwo/planyourvisit/index.htm Old School Cal-Italian? Tadich Grill. Yet another reason to stay near the Embarcadero. Depending on your boys, there's a few activities in the Crissy Field area which could be worthwhile https://planetgranite.com/sf/hours-and-directions/ https://houseofair.com/ Combine those two with a short walk/exploration to Fort Point I would recommend Alcatraz as well, though again you might want to think about booking now. Slots will definitely sell out during the summer months quickly.
  14. I admit I'm out on a limb here, but I always thought that the Lego Movie had much more to it - some real commentary on the nature of play and imagination. I thought Spiderverse was right with it. The art direction was just great - truly making a comic book come to life. The final boss scene is epic, and just beautifully done. Love the the meta message that anyone can be Spiderman.
  15. She hinted at having done some bad things in her past. She always wanted to be a writer. She became a famous one for publishing the account of the crime.
  16. Public parking garage. Said the attendant was screaming at her but she didn’t know what the fuss was about so she kept driving. The thing lives on our small SUV this time of year because of ski season. We’re literally going to buy a used POS mountain car so I can keep this stuff on the roof without fear that she’ll forget it’s there. Money well spent. No more ulcers.
  17. Himmel Haus - seriously legit.
  18. Terrible indeed, but he wasn’t a random tourist. One of the ‘three most important sports book owners in Costa Rica”. Story
  19. Please. Louis would whip his dick out in front of either.
  20. Let's see, San Bruno, the 2017 fires, the 2018 Camp Fire to start with (to say nothing of the whole groundwater/Erin Brockovich saga).
  21. Some real high points covered here. I like Fishwife in Pacific Grove - it's better than the menu suggests. Not fancy, but solid seafood. A little more upscale is Passionfish. I'm a fan of Pacific Grove in general, as it's just slightly less traveled than Carmel - at least a different crowd. The Aquarium is world-class, and huge - it can take a good chunk of the day to visit, but is highly worth it.
  22. I suck at embedding videos : Killer whales surround swimmer
  23. http://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/killer-whales-surround-new-zealand-woman-in-stunning-drone-footage/news-story/203064089c7c45e4033995181bc325e6#
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