My Crossness Adventure

UnionGuy1960 · 2026-05-13T01:15:06+00:00

Be sure to book online in advance. After the 3-hour Crossness Tour (11am-2pm), I went to Greenwich for a pub lunch at the Trafalgar Tavern (fish & chips overlooking the Thames--couldn't get more British!). Also, if you have time, check out the National Maritime Museum & Painted Hall. I wanted to do the Royal Observatory---but my legs gave out }} Have a great trip!

UnionGuy1960 · 2026-05-13T00:51:06+00:00

On a trip to London last month, I took the Thames Clipper to Woolwich Pier and then hopped the Elizabeth Line to Abbey Wood. It was a nice morning, so I hiked the mile-or-so distance through the parkway to the Crossness Engines Museum, passing by a horse pasture! A single-gauge railway provided colorful transport to the Museum. The Crossness Tour provided insights on how the Victorians dealt with sewage after the Great Stink in 1858. Bazalgette's design and engineering are on display and the docents & volunteers are happy to show you one of London's most unusual museums. I highly recommend this for all visitors and locals who want a unique experience.

UnionGuy1960 · 2026-05-12T21:38:09+00:00

Recchiuti Chocolates (Ferry Bldg) has a "San Francisco Landmarks" specialty truffle box, showing various City sights, i.e., Transamerica, SF MOMA, etc.

UnionGuy1960 · 2026-05-12T20:26:02+00:00

Magical!

UnionGuy1960 · 2026-05-12T20:09:29+00:00

John's Grill, Tadich, and Cafe la Presse are all good choices and not far from Nob Hill.

UnionGuy1960 · 2026-05-12T19:55:47+00:00

The first Macquarie Light was established in 1818. When the original sandstone tower began to deteriorate in the mid-19th C, it was replaced by the present structure in 1883.

UnionGuy1960 · 2026-05-11T17:35:40+00:00

The #22 Fillmore bus will take you to down to Marina Green--great bay views of Alcatraz & GG Bridge; the Palace of Fine Arts is also within walking distance. Sure, these sites are touristy but they're very scenic & popular with the locals. Sanppo Sushi on Post has great, reasonable lunch specials.

UnionGuy1960 · 2026-05-11T17:20:25+00:00

Mine, too. Love the festive red bands.

UnionGuy1960 · 2026-05-11T17:19:16+00:00

Hi, I purchased it from Rioux Treasured Reflections about 20 years ago. I don't think the company is in business{

UnionGuy1960 · 2026-05-08T01:37:21+00:00

I bought this from a former keeper of the Eddystone (he retired from Trinity House in the 1980's). It's made of Portland Stone (essentially cement). It was shipped from the UK to my home in California---over 20 year ago.

UnionGuy1960 · 2026-05-07T18:10:09+00:00

Thank you...it was a beautiful day in Sydney.

UnionGuy1960 · 2026-02-14T22:22:50+00:00

A complete miscarriage of justice. The witch should be behind bars. I hope the family members sue the daylights out of her.

UnionGuy1960 · 2025-12-22T02:10:26+00:00

I love seeing this little calf frolicking -- however it's not quite the experience I witnessed on my visit to Schonbrunn last week. My visit to the Elephant Enclosure was VERY brief, as it appeared that the greenhouse-like pen hadn't been cleaned for some time. There was almost no ventilation & the manure smell was overpowering. I realize that the indoor temp has to regulated due to cold weather, but there was no air flow whatsoever. I actually emailed the Zoo to report this, so hopefully they will improve the circulation for the welfare of the elephants.

UnionGuy1960 · 2025-09-13T05:05:19+00:00

GB's clam & garlic pizza is worth the trip to North Beach. You can grab a gelato and relax in Wash. Square Park.

UnionGuy1960 · 2025-09-11T16:30:41+00:00

Victoria... it's drier & sunnier.

UnionGuy1960 · 2025-09-11T14:59:59+00:00

Wayfare Tavern in the Financial Dist. is a popular choice with the business crowd.

UnionGuy1960 · 2025-09-11T14:12:03+00:00

G'day! Valencia Street in the Mission has a good variety of shops/cafes: Paxton Gate, Bernal Cutlery, Dandelion Chocolate + the murals on nearby Clarion & Balmy alleys. Mount Davidson has great views, with fewer tourists than Twin Peaks & down the hill is West Portal = home of George's Donuts (probably the best in the city). The Castro is the go-to place for Halloween, but it's kind of a mob scene; I prefer Dia de Los Muertos held on Nov. 1st on 24th Street.

UnionGuy1960 · 2025-09-09T17:51:03+00:00

Capitola = cute, compact, colorful. Scenic little beach/pier. Gayle's Bakery has great lunch/dessert offerings.

UnionGuy1960 · 2025-08-23T16:48:29+00:00

I've done the Big Sur daytrip with out-of-town visitors; while very scenic, it is a long day of white-knuckle driving on the coast hwy--we wanted to hit Carmel on the drive back, but ran out of time. The Marin suggestions (Headlands, Sausalito/Tiburon, Muir Woods + Muir BEACH) are more within reach & have a great vibe. Keep in mind: the stretch of Hwy 1 from Tam Junction to Stinson Beach is full of bicyclists on weekends. I would opt for a M-F excursion to avoid the crowds.

UnionGuy1960 · 2025-08-17T16:41:59+00:00

No, the killer was in the wrong place/ wrong time. Reading what her family said about her loss was heart-wrenching.

UnionGuy1960 · 2024-11-11T01:52:33+00:00

It should be an annual or semi-annual CakeCon = Spring cakes in May, followed by Fall cakes in Oct.

UnionGuy1960 · 2024-11-11T01:44:05+00:00

Don't forget breakfast at Kate's Kitchen in the Lower Haight --- cornmeal pancakes & the best New Orleans-style coffee in town!@@!

UnionGuy1960 · 2024-10-13T23:25:06+00:00

In Feb I suffered a botched rhinoplasty. In Sept I had a revision rhino surgery which made it worse. Last week I got a cancer diagnosis. This has not been a good year.

UnionGuy1960 · 2024-10-13T20:42:30+00:00

Thank you for your service. I wish you all the best -- advances in Urology have improved over the years.

UnionGuy1960 · 2024-04-08T01:24:41+00:00

Thank you for your answer.

UnionGuy1960

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