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HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted:
The color of the light is right. The feel of the air is right. The smell is right. The people are right. The buildings are right. The general air is right.
It's just all so...right.
I am in San Francisco. After one seemingly endless year of waiting, desiring, yearning, hoping, praying, begging time to just speed up...
...the plane landed today and the lady next to me must have thought I was crazy because I was grinning ear-to-ear.
As of 12:15 today when the wheels of my plane touched down at SFO, I am a resident of San Francisco. I've come home.
And I feel... happy.
The color of the light is right. The feel of the air is right. The smell is right. The people are right. The buildings are right. The general air is right.
It's just all so...right.
I am in San Francisco. After one seemingly endless year of waiting, desiring, yearning, hoping, praying, begging time to just speed up...
...the plane landed today and the lady next to me must have thought I was crazy because I was grinning ear-to-ear.
As of 12:15 today when the wheels of my plane touched down at SFO, I am a resident of San Francisco. I've come home.
And I feel... happy.
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
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Basu gasu bakuhatsu - because sometimes buses explode
1,584 posts
Location: Angels Landing, USA
Basu gasu bakuhatsu - because sometimes buses explode
1,584 posts
Location: Angels Landing, USA
Posted:
Good god Doc, you landed at a crappy time. It's actually 102 degrees F here in East Bay!
And the air quality is crappy!
Now we must hang out! I'll hit you up PM since I missed you in NYC - though I did get to meet the old man and Mrs. Moles
Good god Doc, you landed at a crappy time. It's actually 102 degrees F here in East Bay!
And the air quality is crappy!Now we must hang out! I'll hit you up PM since I missed you in NYC - though I did get to meet the old man and Mrs. Moles
To do: More Firedrums 08 video?
Wildfire/US East coast fire footage
LA/EDC glow/fire footage
Fresno fire
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HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted:
Yeah, even at 15,000 ft AGL it was already getting hazy. The city was beautiful, though, at 85F and dry, rather than New York's steamy humidity that makes you feel sick and feverish as soon as you step out of A/C.
And yeah. Hit me up in PM with yer digitz.
EDITED_BY: Doc Lightning (1215582579)
Written by :KaelGotRice
Good god Doc, you landed at a crappy time. It's actually 102 degrees F here in East Bay!
Now we must hang out! I'll hit you up PM since I missed you in NYC - though I did get to meet the old man and Mrs. Moles
Yeah, even at 15,000 ft AGL it was already getting hazy. The city was beautiful, though, at 85F and dry, rather than New York's steamy humidity that makes you feel sick and feverish as soon as you step out of A/C.
And yeah. Hit me up in PM with yer digitz.
EDITED_BY: Doc Lightning (1215582579)
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
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comfortably numb
2,676 posts
Location: The countryside, Australia
comfortably numb
2,676 posts
Location: The countryside, Australia
Posted:
That's great to hear Doc! There's no place like home
That's great to hear Doc! There's no place like home
.All things are beautiful if we take the time to look.
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there's no charge for awesomeness... or attractiveness
3,764 posts
Location: limbo, Australia
there's no charge for awesomeness... or attractiveness
3,764 posts
Location: limbo, Australia
Posted:
YAY...!! congrats doc...
I've only ever been O/S once... for 4 weeks to the U.S, lots of years ago. and san francisco is the only place I visited that I felt I could live in. assuming it hasn't changed too much in the last 15 years, it's a fabulous place. and has the most incredible classical guitar shop I've ever seen!!
YAY...!! congrats doc...
I've only ever been O/S once... for 4 weeks to the U.S, lots of years ago. and san francisco is the only place I visited that I felt I could live in. assuming it hasn't changed too much in the last 15 years, it's a fabulous place. and has the most incredible classical guitar shop I've ever seen!!
--pogo (pat) [forever and always]
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Teacher, Dancer, Artist, and General Smartass
149 posts
Location: Portland, OR, USA
Teacher, Dancer, Artist, and General Smartass
149 posts
Location: Portland, OR, USA
Posted:
I <3 San Francisco-- congratulations and mazeltov and whatever else is appropriate. Plus a little dash of good natured jealousy.
I <3 San Francisco-- congratulations and mazeltov and whatever else is appropriate. Plus a little dash of good natured jealousy.
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HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted:
It really hadn't hit me yet...
...except just now I was driving across the Bay Bridge and suddenly, there, right in front of me was the city skyline, including the Transamerica Pyramid all glittering in the sunlight. Suddenly I broke out in this huge, ear-to-ear grin.
I
LIVE here! 
It really hadn't hit me yet...
...except just now I was driving across the Bay Bridge and suddenly, there, right in front of me was the city skyline, including the Transamerica Pyramid all glittering in the sunlight. Suddenly I broke out in this huge, ear-to-ear grin.
I
LIVE here! -Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
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Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted:
now all we need to do is make sure there's a Marmite shop conveniently located for you and you will be in heaven!!
Ah well, I guess you can't have absolutely everything can you!! 
*runs and hides while Mike's confused and too happy to worry overly much*
now all we need to do is make sure there's a Marmite shop conveniently located for you and you will be in heaven!!
Ah well, I guess you can't have absolutely everything can you!!
*runs and hides while Mike's confused and too happy to worry overly much*
Written by: Doc Lightning talking about Marmite in Kichi's Intro thread
I have several large jars of the stuff. I actually like it... a little. And don't tell anyone I admitted to it. 
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HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted:
*ambushes George with an obscenely large tub of Nutella crepes*
I went on a date tonight. We went to my favorite Middle-Eastern place in the world, which is called Kan Zaman. It's on Haight Street right down from Amoeba Music. They have belly dancing there, too. And hookahs (tobacco, for those of you who are wondering; it may be SF but it's not LEGAL).
I used to go there every few months when I was in college, but it was such a trip all the way up from Stanford.
Now it's a 10 minute walk from my apartment.
*ambushes George with an obscenely large tub of Nutella crepes*
I went on a date tonight. We went to my favorite Middle-Eastern place in the world, which is called Kan Zaman. It's on Haight Street right down from Amoeba Music. They have belly dancing there, too. And hookahs (tobacco, for those of you who are wondering; it may be SF but it's not LEGAL).
I used to go there every few months when I was in college, but it was such a trip all the way up from Stanford.
Now it's a 10 minute walk from my apartment.
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
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HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted:
Infected Mushroom played at 1015 Folsom tonight. I danced until 3:30 AM
Go ahead. Ask me if I like it here. I dare ya. 
Infected Mushroom played at 1015 Folsom tonight. I danced until 3:30 AM
Go ahead. Ask me if I like it here. I dare ya.
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
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hehe, 'Member' huhuh
6,120 posts
Location: Behind you. With Jam
hehe, 'Member' huhuh
6,120 posts
Location: Behind you. With Jam
Posted:
Now all you need to do is go ring Amistad Maupin's doorbell
And setup couchspace for me next year (or something...)
Now all you need to do is go ring Amistad Maupin's doorbell
And setup couchspace for me next year (or something...)
"I used to want to change the world, now I just wanna leave the room with a little dignity..." - Lotus Weinstock
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HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted:
Non-Https Image Link
One of these?
Written by :Neon_Shaolin
And setup couchspace for me next year (or something...)
Non-Https Image Link
One of these?
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
NYC
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA
Posted:
The SMELL is gone! That's it. I couldn't put my finger on it...
I know you're going to keep beating it into my heads how much you like San Fransisco but I'm glad you found "Home." Hopefully, you'll find a boy soon so we can hear you giggle about more interesting things then some cold foggy overrated city.
Written by :Doc Lightning
The feel of the air is right. The smell is right.
The SMELL is gone! That's it. I couldn't put my finger on it...
I know you're going to keep beating it into my heads how much you like San Fransisco but I'm glad you found "Home." Hopefully, you'll find a boy soon so we can hear you giggle about more interesting things then some cold foggy overrated city.
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
[They do not move.]
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HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted:
Y'missed Infected Mushroom, biotch.
Written by :NYC
I know you're going to keep beating it into my heads how much you like San Fransisco but I'm glad you found "Home." Hopefully, you'll find a boy soon so we can hear you giggle about more interesting things then some cold foggy overrated city.
Y'missed Infected Mushroom, biotch.
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
NYC
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA
Posted:
Um... don't care.
But I know exactly what you mean about driving over bridges. There's something very regal about driving over a beautiful bridge into the city you love. I feel that way every time I drive home from Brooklyn.
And now... a song. Just campy enough for my taste. Feel free to put it on loop.
Thank you very much... don't forget to tip your waitresses.
Written by :Doc Lightning
Y'missed Infected Mushroom, biotch.
Um... don't care.
But I know exactly what you mean about driving over bridges. There's something very regal about driving over a beautiful bridge into the city you love. I feel that way every time I drive home from Brooklyn.
And now... a song. Just campy enough for my taste. Feel free to put it on loop.
Thank you very much... don't forget to tip your waitresses.
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
[They do not move.]
Future Mrs Pogo
4,728 posts
Location: The wrong place
4,728 posts
Location: The wrong place
Posted:
Doc, if you like the belly dancing, you should check out Ultra Gypsy...they're absolutely wonderful!!! Our class does alot of their combos in choreos.
Glad you're feeling at home. Now if only I could get back home to the land of Oz, all would be right in the world.
Doc, if you like the belly dancing, you should check out Ultra Gypsy...they're absolutely wonderful!!! Our class does alot of their combos in choreos.
Glad you're feeling at home. Now if only I could get back home to the land of Oz, all would be right in the world.
"Absence is to love what wind is to fire...it extinguishes the small, enkindles the great."
--Comte Debussy-Rebutin
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HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted:
Over that bridge that has been labeled "Structurally Deficient" by the American Society of Civil Engineers and that the City, like so many other things, seems to take no interest in repairing? That Brooklyn Bridge?
Actually, when Durbs and Mrs. Durbs came to NYC, I took them on the N train over the Manhattan Bridge (It's the N/Q, right?). The view is amazing from that bridge. The problem with Manhattan is that you need to leave it to see it properly, or you need to have friends in high places (literally high places; with rooftop views). My two favorite places for viewing the Manhattan skyline were on top of my friend Jumanne's apartment building in Hell's Kitchen and from Roosevelt Island. If you haven't taken the tram across to Roosevelt Island, I strongly recommend packing a picnic basket and making a summer evening date of it.
And my heart is in San Francisco. Has been since 1996 when I first moved here. Difference is that now I'm here with it.
Written by :NYC
But I know exactly what you mean about driving over bridges. There's something very regal about driving over a beautiful bridge into the city you love. I feel that way every time I drive home from Brooklyn.
Over that bridge that has been labeled "Structurally Deficient" by the American Society of Civil Engineers and that the City, like so many other things, seems to take no interest in repairing? That Brooklyn Bridge?
Actually, when Durbs and Mrs. Durbs came to NYC, I took them on the N train over the Manhattan Bridge (It's the N/Q, right?). The view is amazing from that bridge. The problem with Manhattan is that you need to leave it to see it properly, or you need to have friends in high places (literally high places; with rooftop views). My two favorite places for viewing the Manhattan skyline were on top of my friend Jumanne's apartment building in Hell's Kitchen and from Roosevelt Island. If you haven't taken the tram across to Roosevelt Island, I strongly recommend packing a picnic basket and making a summer evening date of it.
And my heart is in San Francisco. Has been since 1996 when I first moved here. Difference is that now I'm here with it.
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
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