My house that I own is the only one I seriously looked at (I toured a couple more just to qualify for a loan the city has for first-time buyers). Oh and I moved into my house in SF where I lived for 5 years without having ever seen it. My friends I moved with rented it.

If you are worried you won't want to walk a mile, get a bike. Even an old beater that you won't worry about getting stolen. Then the mile will fly by!

Good luck!

In news of me, I'm home for the 3rd day this week with a stupid, stupid cold that will not go away and just seems to be getting worse. Fortunately I can work at home, so it's no big, but I'm tired of not feeling right. In conclusion, waaaaah.

P-C, if it speaks to you, put a deposit on it NOW NOW NOW.

My thought as well. Is BART bike friendly? Most of our transportation is at a distance, but very bike friendly. All the buses and trains have bike areas.

Have fun Katie Bee and Nicole! Hug each other for me. Twice.

Hey, folks. My grandpa passed away a little after midnight last night. It was expected, and as far as we know (according to the doctor, that is -- we aren't just guessing), he wasn't in any pain, and it was peaceful. Now the family tries to cope. Ack.

A few pictures: Grandpa a few years ago. From his Army days. Grandpa's writing days.

I'm headed over to my Mom's, so I won't be around for a lot of the day. But good coping vibes sent toward my family would be much appreciated.

Tons of vibes heading your way, Tep.

I'm so sorry, Tep. Much coping to everyone in the family.

Huge amounts of coping vibes to you and your family Tep.

Oh, Steph, I'm so very sorry for you and yours. Thoughts, prayers and vibes coming your way.

Coping ~ma strength and peace to you and yours Teppy.

Teppy, I'm sorry for your loss. Strength and peace to you, your mom, and your whole family.

Much coping-ma to you and yours, Steph. I'm sorry for your loss.