BrokenArts on 26/8/2007 at 02:20

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That is truly an awesome shot David, nice. Have a safe trip back.

Scots Taffer on 27/8/2007 at 01:07

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I also got me some purty shots of the Golden Gate Bridge. I'll upload those tonight at some stage, though I think given the size of the photo-album I'll have I may have to use alternative hosting to my own. :erg:

As for the write-up -

Thursday, Day One:
Get off an eighteen hour flight, buzzing from too much coffee and no sleep in over 48 hours, after dumping my gear at the hotel I rendezvous with Shug at Union Square. After wandering for a bit, I sort of quadruple-take at a curiously familiar fellow sans ludicrously coloured hair and very nearly breathe the word "Stitch?" in his direction. One hilariously awkward moment later, we were all introduced just in time for RBJ to show up and we instantly hit the first bar in search of the happiest hour in history.

Unfortunately, the communications between ourselves and the bar staff got lost in some cross-cultural misunderstanding and eventually I footed over $70 of the $170 bill due to the costly wine they kept pouring me. :(

Still, off to a good start, by about 5pm I had a good buzz going and Daveh joined our fellowship, from there it was "in search of the dodgiest bar in SF" with Stitch who was insisting that "We're Doin It!". A few hours and a few distinctly non-dodgy bars later, one of which (The Hungry Bear?) I ordered myself a three-shot cocktail (bad idea) and Shug a "pink lemonade" for being at the bathroom while the waitress took our orders, then we crossed the street to try for The Gold Club.

Bouncer: Hey there, gentlemen.
Us: SUPPPPP. What's this place like?
Bouncer: This is a gentlemen's club.
Us: AAAAH, STRIPPERS. (RBJ asks: How much?)
Bouncer: It's $20 cover, and for that you can go in, have a drink, the girls are goin' round, they got the titties.
Us: lol
Bouncer: But your friend there (points to shug), he can't get in with those (his sandals) but if he pays "the house" (him) an extra $20, he can get in.
Us: Later!

After that, we hit a club (after Stitch and I swapped piggie-back rides), I rocked the "reserved" sign, blurry phonecam pics were taken, Stitch hit on everything with two legs, Daveh was lost to the great wall of JETLAG + BOOZE but after an admirable stint, then finally I succumbed to my injuries at around 12.30am with a completely spinning head, Shug and I caught a cab, I managed to navigate the hotel lobby and get into my room, fell asleep in my clothes and somehow lost my room swipecard WHILE INSIDE THE ROOM.

Bizarre, but a brilliant first night.

TBC

David on 27/8/2007 at 15:27

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I'm back baby!

And I feel like shit \o/

Scots Taffer on 27/8/2007 at 23:59

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Wait for my photos, sonny jim.

fett on 28/8/2007 at 03:07

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Man this looks like a blast! I've got to make it to a meet in the future (though you guys would drink me right the fuck under the table). Great pics - I can feel the love.