who's where, I'll be there!

[delle]

I have a friend and neighbour here from Quebec who's in Berkley for the next month learning english. I think her classes are half-days, and much of the success of her learning hinges on actual english interaction.

Anything we should know about going on in that area that she really shouldn't miss?

[theCryptofishist]

What are her interests? Of course, she can start with the International Center--whatsitcalled? But it's part of the Berkeley campus. But San Francisco is a "world class" city, so she can do two things every day and not exhaust it.

[Aurelia]

weird ..I went to McGill and Quebec to study French long ago

but I digress
If your friend can come to Marin I have space and ideas
xoA.

[Patsh]

Ha.
In '69, I used to skip high school to go sit in on microbiology and geochemistry classes at McGill with my boyfriend...
and I'm still dumb as a rock.

[ygmir]

Ha.
In '69, I used to skip high school to go sit in on microbiology and geochemistry classes at McGill with my boyfriend...
and I'm still dumb as a rock.

and, you began "inverse-speak" when?

[Aurelia]

Just saying Triken, I got caught with buddies in the tunnel where we wanted to study all night for finals and instead we were all sent home
we were not even doing anything ..too young then
but my Mom was so shocked
morals were quite definite... with the primary purpose being to separate the sexes
Tonight in the Castro the celebration is different

[MyDearFriend]

I am heading to Philadelphia Friday morning, moving Puppy out of a rental house on Sunday, driving back to DC in the afternoon. The weekend will be spent cleaning. I am sure I will be drowning my sorrow over missing the Hof Party in a bucket of soapy water. Puppy says most of the trash has been shoveled out of the (wet) basement and the "back yard," but, we'll see!!!

[delle]

What are her interests? Of course, she can start with the International Center--whatsitcalled? But it's part of the Berkeley campus. But San Francisco is a "world class" city, so she can do two things every day and not exhaust it.

Her classes are on the Berkeley Campus and she's staying with "an artist family" in a "quarter where the vegetation is very abundant".

I'd have to say that what I know of her interests, they'd definitely include cooking and trying different foods -- she's an absolutely phenomenal cook and likes to put things together differently, travelling and learning about different cultures, second-hand and ecclectic shopping and doing things that are good for her soul.

We did alot of googling before she left and found the immediate area to have a wealth of interesting things to do.... ...but I happen to believe that the really great stuff is usually not found in a google search. That said, it sounds like her host family is a most excellent match and is likely to be able to steer her where she needs to go.

Her last message -- in english, no less -- positively exuded excitement.

I'm waiting to hear what her itinerary is after her classes end, as I'm not quite clear on how much "free travel" time she has before her return. I do know that her house is rented out for the summer.

(And yes, of course I suggested that she couldn't be that close to Burningman and not go, but it may have been too much, too late, with too few resources)

[delle]

weird ..I went to McGill and Quebec to study French long ago

but I digress
If your friend can come to Marin I have space and ideas
xoA.

Beautiful!!! I'll be in touch with you this weekend via PM. As I said earlier, I'm not really sure what her itinerary is yet, but hopefully she can get a wee taste of your kind of awesome as well.

[delle]

I am heading to Philadelphia Friday morning, moving Puppy out of a rental house on Sunday, driving back to DC in the afternoon. The weekend will be spent cleaning. I am sure I will be drowning my sorrow over missing the Hof Party in a bucket of soapy water. Puppy says most of the trash has been shoveled out of the (wet) basement and the "back yard," but, we'll see!!!

I know you'll be missed at the Hof. I'm no expert, but am predicting that gallons may be drunk in your honour!

[ygmir]

I am heading to Philadelphia Friday morning, moving Puppy out of a rental house on Sunday, driving back to DC in the afternoon. The weekend will be spent cleaning. I am sure I will be drowning my sorrow over missing the Hof Party in a bucket of soapy water. Puppy says most of the trash has been shoveled out of the (wet) basement and the "back yard," but, we'll see!!!

I know you'll be missed at the Hof. I'm no expert, but am predicting that gallons people maywill be drunk in your honour!

their, fixed it! and yes, we'll be drinking to MDF........and to Delle (rubs ankle). And really to all eplayans not in attendance.

[theCryptofishist]

I'd have to say that what I know of her interests, they'd definitely include cooking and trying different foods -- she's an absolutely phenomenal cook and likes to put things together differently, travelling and learning about different cultures, second-hand and ecclectic shopping and doing things that are good for her soul.

Okay, first thing is to find out what, if any, kind of reservations she can make at Chez Panisse. It just reopened this week, so I'm betting that it's going to be hard. (And even before the fire you made reservations months in advance.) Also, look into Cafe Fanny.
However, the Gourmet Ghetto is much, much broader. Extensive exploration is probably mandated. Farmer's markets, including the Ferry Building, should be visited as well. (Would she care to know which farmer's market is patronized by Michael Pollen? We can do that.) Eric might be able to name must try San Francisco restaurants.
Multiple Chinatowns. There's an Indian (subcontinent) section of Berkeley, with more in Hayward. Way out in San Francisco, is where a number of white Russians settled after the revolution, and there are still traces--including an Orthodox church and a couple of delis.
The thrift stores in the inner bay area are pretty picked over by hipsters and their ilk, but there's always the Depot for Creative Reuse for "eclectic". If she can get to Sacramento or elsewhere in the valley, the thrift may improve.
There's more, but not right now.

[Aurelia]

Yes, I am going to the Hof

bought some supplies to share ..that was my excuse anyway to get a lot of Tri-tip , key lime pie, chocolate cookies,and Grande Marnier

so while i was doing the shopping my BRC tx came and now it is NOT at the post office !

[delle]

Okay, first thing is to find out what, if any, kind of reservations she can make at Chez Panisse. It just reopened this week, so I'm betting that it's going to be hard. (And even before the fire you made reservations months in advance.) Also, look into Cafe Fanny.
However, the Gourmet Ghetto is much, much broader. Extensive exploration is probably mandated. Farmer's markets, including the Ferry Building, should be visited as well. (Would she care to know which farmer's market is patronized by Michael Pollen? We can do that.) Eric might be able to name must try San Francisco restaurants.
Multiple Chinatowns. There's an Indian (subcontinent) section of Berkeley, with more in Hayward. Way out in San Francisco, is where a number of white Russians settled after the revolution, and there are still traces--including an Orthodox church and a couple of delis.
The thrift stores in the inner bay area are pretty picked over by hipsters and their ilk, but there's always the Depot for Creative Reuse for "eclectic". If she can get to Sacramento or elsewhere in the valley, the thrift may improve.
There's more, but not right now.

That's just such a rich list I'm not even going to try to send it to her any other way but to copy it all directly.

Blown away.

Thank You!!!

[delle]

Yes, I am going to the Hof

bought some supplies to share ..that was my excuse anyway to get a lot of Tri-tip , key lime pie, chocolate cookies,and Grande Marnier

so while i was doing the shopping my BRC tx came and now it is NOT at the post office !

What?

(really hoping that means it's no longer at the post office but now in your possession)

[Aurelia]

no tx , and I am reminding myself to be calm it will surely resolve
and I am going to the Hof

[MyDearFriend]

Oh my dear, is there any word on your ticket?

I heard it was a great party.

[Aurelia]

thank you MDF
all is well "simply complicated" ..got the tx today

please do think about coming ro the hof next year..it is as bm was when it all began
xoA.

[Just_Joe]

Waving to Fredericksburg burners as we pass through on our way to Austin from Carson City!

[MyDearFriend]

hahahahahahaha, found the thread!

Okay y'all I am giving you plenty notice here that I will be driving north from DC on November 1, heading all the way to Delle's place in Quebec City taking my time via NY/Boston and coming back via Toronto/Detroit. 10 days, 2000 miles, 2 days at Delle's in the middle.

Yes rapid decompression is making me insane. I miss you guys too much.

DrawingaBlank has promised to spin fire for me, pour some home-brewed beer, and show me Vulture Chow's Trash Fence on Friday the 1st. VC I can pick you up on the way or we can meet there, please come. Sic Pup, I would love to see you too, where the hell are you, if you are working I will come and see what's what there.

Do any of you live in or near Boston? Toronto?? Detroit???

[tamarakay]

Waving to Fredericksburg burners as we pass through on our way to Austin from Carson City!

Dang! Sorry I missed this

[MyDearFriend]

Well you won't miss me, sometime early next year; I will be parking in your driveway until you come out and invite me in.

[tamarakay]

Well you won't miss me, sometime early next year; I will be parking in your driveway until you come out and invite me in.

Wooooohooooooo!

[Savannah]

Well you won't miss me, sometime early next year; I will be parking in your driveway until you come out and invite me in.

It's be funny if you just sat outside beeping the horn until she came out.

[MyDearFriend]

Well you won't miss me, sometime early next year; I will be parking in your driveway until you come out and invite me in.

It's be funny if you just sat outside beeping the horn until she came out.

I will arrive on a Friday morning, when I know she doesn't have to go to work.

[MyDearFriend]

Took a little interweb necromancy but I found this thread just so I could brag.

First though I have to apologize to TK since I won't be out her way early in this year, to see her; maybe October? *hoping*

Hahahahaha, now to the bragging: I am flying to California in May to go camping with Elorrum; she has promised to show me what redwoods look like. And, of course I will manage to weasel my way into her workshop and see all her cool stuff.

But, it gets better: we have wangled an invitation to visit Ygmir, and see his cool stuff!

And, and, get this: I just got us invited to stop in at Elliot's, a few days before the next Grand Kinetic Sculpture Race to get a look at his work in progress too!!!!

I am really hitting the Triple Crown this trip!

Not to mention, a rendezvous with the inimitable Cryptofishist possibly at Muir Woods, to which I have invited a certain wonderful man who has not yet responded to my PM...

Oh the suspense! I am SO excited about this trip.

So, be warned, you folks out there, I will be invading your area May 17-24. Big Basin, Muir, Fort Bragg, Humboldt, Clearlake, Grass Valley, Donner Summit and (hope!) Reno; Yosemite. In that order. Redwoods, rocks, and three brilliant creative spaces, 1100 miles in 7 days. Catch me where you can.

[ygmir]

what a great trip! looking forward to your visit!
and, thanks for finding this thread.
it's a great way, for us here to connect with folks who live where we are going, and vice versa.

[AntiM]

Woohoo!

[Simon of the Playa]

san francisco, in a month and a half. for 4 days.

strictly pleasure, no business.

i have already called my friends in alaska and arranged for a week of 78F and sunny.

you're welcome.

[Roberto Dobbisano]

day trip to reno, if we can.