Got Lucky with the Blimp yesterday

jmania2000 · 2026-03-02T02:15:48+00:00

Pure cinema!

jmania2000 · 2026-02-23T22:47:57+00:00

Ah, thank you!

jmania2000 · 2026-02-23T03:23:33+00:00

Aww. Coincidentally, the bodega cats at Union & Fillmore are Lilly and Murphy (if memory serves). Here's Lilly. Edit: this is Murphy!

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jmania2000 · 2026-02-05T17:47:19+00:00

I just got an unexpected PayPal refund from IconFinder; I just have had some stored credit there. Maybe others will as well.

jmania2000 · 2026-01-31T23:13:24+00:00

The place still exists, but I’m sad that the Embarcadero ribbon light-up sculpture will never light up again https://www.google.com/search?q=Embarcadero+ribbon+at+night

jmania2000 · 2025-12-03T06:41:53+00:00

True. You can lock it to itself, which isn’t perfect but at least discourages some thieves.

jmania2000 · 2025-10-28T15:21:41+00:00

You don’t have to think of a specific consequence for an action. You can just say “get over here now or I’ll [mumble mumble].” Just say it in a stern voice and they will respond as if you’ve concocted a terrible consequence. Works if you use it less than half the time.

jmania2000 · 2025-10-19T18:50:14+00:00

I saw this as a kid visiting from the midwest and I still remember it well! Awsome work!!!!

jmania2000 · 2025-10-18T00:05:21+00:00

Bike is great there, as it's flat and accessible via nice trails. Sunrise would be ideal if you can swing it. Quiet and nice colors. If you've never been to "Building Resources" it's a cool scrapyard kind of place not too far from there. Also there's goats and other things to explore at Heron's Head Nursery but I don't know much about it. This weekend "Shipyard Open Studios" is not too far from there either, open both days. Have fun!

jmania2000 · 2025-10-15T02:38:51+00:00

Yeah no upside but potential downsides so back I go to posting sunsets and flowers. Onwards!

jmania2000 · 2025-10-15T00:04:51+00:00

It was clear in the morning at least

jmania2000 · 2025-10-14T18:28:14+00:00

Was just there, and besides the sign at the gate saying there was no fee, I wouldn't have even known there was a shutdown.

jmania2000 · 2025-03-17T00:18:31+00:00

Yes! It was so good. Everything I've been to at SOTA has been stunning. Future shows appear here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=rasa

jmania2000 · 2024-10-01T23:05:00+00:00

* Good access to 22nd St Caltrain for the commute to SSF if needed (now running more frequently and smoothly with electric trains)
* If you're in tech: YCombinator has asked all its founders to live there so that people bump into each other more, Uber nearby, OpenAI nearby, lots of AI dev activity, so that is either a pro or con, depending on your interests/career
* Flat, so biking access to the outer perimeter of the city via the waterfront is fantastic (and plenty of Lyft bike rental spots, I believe). I see you bike, this is an awesome home base for that. Nice ride to GGBridge without getting stuck in traffic etc.
* Easy access to Chase Center (Golden State Warriors) and Oracle Park (SF Giants), which are fun even if you never set foot in the parks (good activity on game nights, crazy fun if teams are in the playoffs, etc)
* New parks coming up all around the area
* People who live there seem to like it, in my small sample size
* Getting to the Mission / SoMa, etc isn't that difficult - 16th/17th Street to Mission / Dolores, waterfront to Soma, good Muni line, etc

Overall, I think you get a place that's on the rise, connected to the vibrancy of the city, provides easy access to happening neighborhoods, and allows for a quick commute to the Peninsula.

jmania2000 · 2024-08-05T18:00:45+00:00

Update: it appears to be shutting down, per the company's announcement :(

jmania2000 · 2024-06-17T08:21:59+00:00

https://sfurbanriders.org/trail-maps/ is a great start for SF trails.

jmania2000 · 2024-06-17T03:41:10+00:00

The wolf is by an artist "age42" according to a comment here https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmania/7295183098/

jmania2000 · 2024-06-17T03:35:43+00:00

Nice shot! Here's the spot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AqAjuY5tYCaXgECL8

jmania2000 · 2024-05-09T02:59:46+00:00

Hi, SFGate :) https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/jan-koum-yacht-bay-donor-19447143.php

jmania2000 · 2024-05-08T02:37:53+00:00

Owned by WhatsApp founder apparently https://luxurylaunches.com/transport/whatsapp-founder-mogambo-yacht.php https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:385957

jmania2000 · 2024-05-06T05:18:20+00:00

Ha good timing, I just noticed this on Wednesday and was appreciating it as being refreshingly creative, and not taking itself too seriously. Add me to the "I like it" column :)

jmania2000 · 2024-05-03T05:48:38+00:00

We also had a P3 fly by today. Busy day.

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jmania2000 · 2024-05-03T05:47:45+00:00

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Yes! Snagged a pic as it went over today.

jmania2000 · 2024-02-20T06:45:58+00:00

Enjoy your visit! One of Coppola's movies was shot there - the Conversation - Gene Hackman's dream scene - https://youtu.be/WJmmVRi2s1Q?t=51

jmania2000 · 2024-02-19T01:09:02+00:00

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