I always just hailed a cab, or had the restaurant or bar I was at call them for me (which they were mostly happy to do).
These girls have the most beautiful dresses. And so do I -- how about that?
Kaylee ,'Shindig'
F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.
DavidS - Jul 21, 2013 4:46:01 pm PDT #9370 of 12703
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Nora Deirdre - Jul 21, 2013 5:48:19 pm PDT #9371 of 12703
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
New Orleans is so tourist focused (to the detriment of focusing on residents) that I have a hard time believing this is generally the case on a widespread basis. Not to dismiss your experience - but I don't believe that is a regular occurrence.
Again, to reiterate, many folks that live here (and call cabs regularly) have non-504 numbers.
Vortex - Jul 21, 2013 6:02:05 pm PDT #9372 of 12703
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I know! It was weird!
smonster - Jul 21, 2013 10:45:54 pm PDT #9373 of 12703
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
I have a non-local number and the only time I couldn't get anyone to pick up was 9 pm on NYE. I remember y'all being frustrated and having some weird experiences. I don't use cabs much now that I live here, but used them frequently when visiting and don't recall having those sorts of problems. There are also a number of new cab companies in town and they all take credit cards now (due to Super Bowl).
Lee, I also say no car. With cabs and the streetcar and us folks who live here, you should be pretty okay. Not only is parking a bitch, but walking back at night alone from your car to your hotel is probably not the best idea. The Quarter is in many ways the safest hood in town (see above re: tourist-focused) but some criminals are tourist-focused, too.
Yay for the mini-f2f in KC!!
Polter-Cow - Jul 25, 2013 2:37:41 pm PDT #9374 of 12703
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Sooooo are we doing a dinner with amych thing on Sunday in the Mission is that still happening or whatever?
meara - Jul 25, 2013 4:55:20 pm PDT #9375 of 12703
Speaking of San Francisco: what awesome (transportation-adjacent) places should I take my BFF when she and I are there next month? She's never been, and for me it's been a while since I did fun stuff (as opposed to work, or being at a conference all weekend, etc)
DavidS - Jul 25, 2013 8:39:47 pm PDT #9376 of 12703
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Sooooo are we doing a dinner with amych thing on Sunday in the Mission is that still happening or whatever?
Yes, I think so. While I would love to go to Curry Up, P-Cow, I don't think my kids would be as into it. Could we just get some burritos on Valencia?
Anybody else available to meet up with Amych on Sunday 6 or 7ish in the Mission for eating drinking and merriment besides Sunil and various Zmayhemi?
Polter-Cow - Jul 25, 2013 8:41:32 pm PDT #9377 of 12703
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Could we just get some burritos on Valencia?
I am always up for burritos on Valencia.
DavidS - Jul 25, 2013 8:42:41 pm PDT #9378 of 12703
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
what awesome (transportation-adjacent) places should I take my BFF when she and I are there next month? She's never been, and for me it's been a while since I did fun stuff (as opposed to work, or being at a conference all weekend, etc)
Depends on what she likes to do, I expect. If she likes museums I just spent time recently at the DeYoung (with Tommyrot and Monica) and the Natural History Museum and they're both pretty cool.
Does she like fancy cocktails? Lots of places to try those.
Shoe shopping? Vintage? Foodie?
Outside of SF, there's always stuff like exploring Sausilito, or going up to Wine Country or the Redwoods. All within a an hour and a half drive.
DavidS - Jul 25, 2013 8:43:31 pm PDT #9379 of 12703
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I am always up for burritos on Valencia.
Excellent! Well, then let's get a headcount. Bay Area Localistas?