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Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 12283538)

Boston is one city where I wouldn't attempt driving as a visitor without a GPS navigation unit. We had one when we were there a few weeks ago and wouldn't have made it on our short jaunt into the central part of the city without it.

I've sent everyplace we might be going in and around EDI from Google Maps to the Garmin. (Purchased & loaded Europe a couple of weeks ago, along with the Good Pub Guide.)

My clothes are packed. I just have to get the golf bag ready. :D

OpenTable gave me credit already, they are quick.

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Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 12283532)

Fremont and San Jose aren't exactly San Francisco. ;)

And there's always Caltrain to get down there.

But around the city itself, I'd prefer not to have to deal with a car and finding parking. It's really no faster, it's a lot more expensive, and it's just more stress.

Yes, yes and more yes. I can drive into The City but getting out is :rolleyes:. The total lack of signs, the one way streets and looking out for the Cable Cars and Trolleys makes San Francisco difficult and let's not forget the hills.

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Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 12283522)

If you have driven in Miami, you can drive almost ANYWHERE.

I would be leery of driving in Delhi, but I have friends that will drive me there :D

I've driven in most every largish city east of Kansas City, with the exception of MSP and MKE.

My one excursion of driving in Miami wasn't too bad. Granted, it was mostly freeways to Miami Beach, and then navigating Collins Ave area.

MSP is an easy city to drive in - I don't mind it (and I hate city driving).

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Originally Posted by Flyer_70 (Post 12283535)

I can handle stick shift. I can't handle complete reversage of everything I've known since 16 years old. ;) You are a better person than me. GL!! :)

+ 1. How the heck does one shift using your left hand?

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Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 12283610)

+ 1. How the heck does one shift using your left hand?

You wouldn't want to see my drive stick shift. Let alone left-handed...that could be disastrous.

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Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 12283539)

I am not hanging in the city proper, so I need a car. going to Napa tomorrow :)

The weather is going to be warmer. You still might think it's cool out. All the wineries now charge for tasting. Usually $5 for 3-5 samples of their wines.

Gordon Bethune was in SF yesterday and someone said that he now owns a winery.

Have a great time.

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Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 12283622)

I mostly want to take pics of scenery out there :)

warmer here, will still be cool. it was 105 today back home...

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Originally Posted by cheepneezy (Post 12281358)

Welcome to teh Box. Concierge Mike is a HUGE Flyers fan.;):eek:

Oof. That hurts. :D

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Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 12283039)

Exhibit: Jim Croce, Harry Chapin.

Preach on, brother.

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Originally Posted by Scott6067 (Post 12283236)

Sounds like you need a trip to LBB to see the Buddy Holly Museum.

New line, new dot, sure why not.

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Originally Posted by rolov (Post 12283232)

I was looking at the site, what could they possibly talk about at the seminars ?

I watched a documentary recently about the evolution of the pr0n industry, and it would not at all surprise me if they were discussing how long they could hold off a switch to HD-standard production, and how to contain costs when you're really shooting about 12 projects at once. Some of the studios are at the point where their adult shoots have cameras that do not even have any naughtiness in the frame, since that footage ends up getting cut into a non-adult production. Free websites are cutting into the industry's margins to the point that the studios are shooting mainstream work on the adult sets at the same time that the adult content is happening. It's pretty interesting to see what the adult studios are doing to keep the adult side of the house afloat.

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Originally Posted by Plus1 (Post 12283531)

They drive so crazy that the English bookies take bets on the death count over the holiday. :rolleyes:

English bookies will take action on nearly everything.

Buddy Holly Story was excellent. Great show. I'd like to try to see it again before the run ends.

NASA has gone open mic, it is a freak show on NASA TV right now, what is going on?!

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Originally Posted by Plus1 (Post 12283574)

I've sent everyplace we might be going in and around EDI from Google Maps to the Gremlin.

Fixed it for you.

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Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 12283644)

NASA has gone open mic, it is a freak show on NASA TV right now, what is going on?!

They must have tuned into the Box yesterday. I was kindof ignoring them since the launch was scrubbed again. Did I make a mistake?? :confused:

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Originally Posted by Flyer_70 (Post 12283661)

They must have tuned into the Box yesterday. I was kindof ignoring them since the launch was scrubbed again. Did I make a mistake?? :confused:

No, it is scrubbed they were doing a mission update then went whack. it is doing looping repeats of training on video, but sounds like voices from mission control talking about plans. But so many people talking it is not understandable.