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In San Francisco

CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
edited March 2014 in General Discussion
Hey all, I flew in to San Fran this morning for business. This town is incredible. Amazing food, awesome beer, great sights....

They've got me holed up at the Hilton Union Square downtown. This place is so nice...

http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/hilton-san-francisco-union-square-SFOFHHH/index.html

I'm here til Saturday. I will get around to posting picture soon.
Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
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  • LaidbackDanLaidbackDan Member Posts: 13,142 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Self parking: $53.58 (per 24 hours)

    Valet: $59.28 (per 24 hours)

    Dang!
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  • calrugerfancalrugerfan Member Posts: 18,209 ✭
    edited November -1
    I've stayed at that one. I think Gashauler is still in town too. Maybe we can go throw some lead down range.
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  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by calrugerfan
    I've stayed at that one. I think Gashauler is still in town too. Maybe we can go throw some lead down range.



    A beer or two at least! I flew in, so I'm unarmed....I don't like it.
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
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  • calrugerfancalrugerfan Member Posts: 18,209 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Cubslover G16
    quote:Originally posted by calrugerfan
    I've stayed at that one. I think Gashauler is still in town too. Maybe we can go throw some lead down range.



    A beer or two at least! I flew in, so I'm unarmed....I don't like it.


    I'm not. [:D]
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  • Ray BRay B Member Posts: 11,822
    edited November -1
    I haven't been there in years- is Castenola's Restaurant still at Fisherman's Wharf?
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  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Ray B
    I haven't been there in years- is Castenola's Restaurant still at Fisherman's Wharf?
    I believe I saw it today.
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
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  • Sig220_Ruger77Sig220_Ruger77 Member Posts: 12,754 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I got a chance to spend the better half of a day there when I was 18. We ate at Fisherman's Wharf.....Bubba Gump Shrimp I think. It wasn't until we were walking the streets after eating, that my buddy, his uncle(who we were staying with) and I found out they had a Hooters in town. [:(]

    We didn't tour it, but took some pictures of Alcatraz. I thought that the Golden Gate Bridge was pretty cool and found the Bay Bridge(after the collapse) to be really neat. My dad works on and builds bridges, so I probably have more interest in them then others though.

    I wish I could remember the name of the other restaurant we ate at. They had some really good burgers and sandwiches on Texas Toast.

    Anyways, enjoy your stay Cubs.

    Jon
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  • yoshmysteryoshmyster Member Posts: 22,065 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Go to Chinatown and play that "What is that and you sure you can eat that?" food tour. Also get your Dim Sum on. That reminds me it's too bad Sam Wo's is closed.

    If my property taxes weren't due soon I would've came down and snacked with youse.
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  • calrugerfancalrugerfan Member Posts: 18,209 ✭
    edited November -1
    What is your schedule like this week?

    Gashauler already went home but I'll take you shooting.
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  • Maxx424Maxx424 Member Posts: 719 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dang - Just saw this. Work in SF and live across the bay. I see you are leaving Saturday. Would take you shooting if you were around. Enjoy the city. Don't know if you are into history but Fort Point is very cool. Bay cruse is also fun (full disclosure - my son is a captain for them) Maratime museum is also cool and an easy walk from the warf.
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  • JnRockwallJnRockwall Member Posts: 16,352 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dont bend over for anything! If you drop a $100 let it go...
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  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am free tonight. Going to get dinner and a beer with a co-worker. I am in conferences tomorrow - Thursday. Friday night I'm going to a Giants Exhibition Game vs. the A's. Flying out at 12:30pm Saturday
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
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  • bigoutsidebigoutside Member Posts: 19,443 ✭
    edited November -1
    Go to the buena vista.

    Have some Irish coffee.

    It's worth the cab fare.

    Sears for breakfast. Not too far from where you're staying.
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  • calrugerfancalrugerfan Member Posts: 18,209 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Cubslover G16
    I am free tonight. Going to get dinner and a beer with a co-worker. I am in conferences tomorrow - Thursday. Friday night I'm going to a Giants Exhibition Game vs. the A's. Flying out at 12:30pm Saturday


    What time do you get out of your conferences each day?
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  • kimikimi Member Posts: 44,719 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Don't miss Chinatown!
    What's next?
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  • 1911a1-fan1911a1-fan Member Posts: 51,193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Cubslover G16
    quote:Originally posted by calrugerfan
    I've stayed at that one. I think Gashauler is still in town too. Maybe we can go throw some lead down range.



    A beer or two at least! I flew in, so I'm unarmed....I don't like it.




    you can declare firearms in your checked bagage




    and if you see a parade you may want to go the other way[:D]
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  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by 1911a1fan
    quote:Originally posted by Cubslover G16
    quote:Originally posted by calrugerfan
    I've stayed at that one. I think Gashauler is still in town too. Maybe we can go throw some lead down range.



    A beer or two at least! I flew in, so I'm unarmed....I don't like it.




    you can declare firearms in your checked bagage




    and if you see a parade you may want to go the other way[:D]

    LOL. I'm not sure Cali will accept my Indiana CCL.

    I walked 10+ miles today. Here to Coit Tower, all of the piers, Fisherman's wharf, Ghirardelli square, the "Mrs.Doubtfire" house, Chinatown, etc. I will do the "I don't know what it is, but I'm gonna eat it" tour on Friday.

    Had a couple amazing meals today. Chowder's for lunch and the Irish House for dinner. Drank a few beers by our 16th Floor pool today with some colleagues. Now hitting the bed.

    CalRugerFan, both days have some networking meetings afterwards. I think they are done by 6ish (local time). Wednesday is a big dinner with colleagues at the Franciscan CrabHouse.
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
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  • pwilliepwillie Member Posts: 20,253 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I love San Francisco! Conventioned there many times! Lefty O'Doul's was my favorite bar...Ate at "DiMaggio's" plenty times!
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  • ChrisInTempeChrisInTempe Member Posts: 15,562 ✭
    edited November -1
    Haven't been there in a long time. Great town for walking around, seeing the sites and pigging out on good eats.
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  • gearheaddadgearheaddad Member Posts: 15,091 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Another vote for the Buena Vista for breakfast and Irish coffee!
    It is an experience!
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  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Today's conferences are over, networking and a product expo next, until 6. Big dinner/party at the Exploratorium tonight at 630.

    Lunch was incredible, Green Curry with razor clams and shrimp, Thai noodles with tofu, Thai beef waterfall salad, etc.
    Half of the lives they tell about me aren't true.
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  • pwilliepwillie Member Posts: 20,253 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My first time in 'Frisco,was 1967 Summer of Love![:D]
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