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Portsmouth Square, San Francisco, California

July 8th, 2008 by max

Here’s some pics of San Francisco from way back.  Interesting, isn’t it?

Portsmouth Square, San Francisco, California. Early daguerrotype. Signs in image include: California Restaurant, Book and Job Printing, Louisiana, Sociedad, Drugs & Medicines Wholesale & Retail, Henry Johnson & Co, Alta California, Bella & Union, A. Holmes.

via wikipedia

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Jerry Day - 6th Annual Jerry Garcia Day August 3rd!

July 6th, 2008 by max

Mark your calendars for some serious smoking sessions at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater as it will be Jerry Day.

12 to 6PM, no admission fee!

“Jerry Day is a civic and cultural event that celebrates one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time and San Francisco native son - Jerry Garcia. This event captures the true spirit of Jerry Garcia as we celebrate his legacy, the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, and recognize his Excelsior roots. By uniting the diverse communities of San Francisco through Jerry’s music, we are creating something extraordinary for Jerry’s childhood neighborhood - the Excelsior District, McLaren Park, and the City and County of San Francisco.”

Performers:

Melvin Seals and JGB

Workingman’s Ed

Stu Allen & Sandy Rothman Acoustic

Loco Bloco

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Tour San Francisco on Bay Quackers “Refurbished World War II Amphibious Craft”!

May 5th, 2008 by max

I did spot these refurbished World War II amphibious boat/car thingee. Yes, I highly recommend going this route if you need a quick 80 minute review of San Francisco in general.

Of course, there are lots of other options like the Segways, electric bikes, and go-carts if you have more time.

San Francisco Duck Tours - Experience San Francisco’s newest attraction and
a better way to see San Francisco, on board one of DUKW’s, (we call ‘em Ducks!) an original, refurbished World War II Amphibious landing craft.

Bay Quackers is a fun-filled, memorable 80-min Surf & Turf Duck Tour of San Francisco and the Bay.

See North Beach, Chinatown, Union Square, Soma, McCovey Cove, San Francisco Bay, Coit Tower and more while quacking your way through the city.

You can check out BayQuackers.com here.

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