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I used to work for the guy who was a bartender in the background of Top Gun. The BBQ place is still unchanged across from Seaport Village.

"are you here for my open house?"

Now THAT is sad! Uh yeah I like to make sure my DOGS approve before I make an offer? Sad... AND nerdy.

It was pretty pathetic.

Malcom,

As I have said many times, although I was "paid" by the U.S Navy (I was in my own navy). Oh if they only knew!

Steaks are the easiest to cook, if one can even call that cooking.

That is not true. You need a *really* hot oven to get the outside crispy without over-cooking the inside. Fleming's broils the steak at 1600 degrees. I do not have such an oven.

Depending on the duty it is either a chore, or like it sounds like with you, some people find a lot of freedom. I've worked places where military guys grab some part time work. Sounds like you had a lot of fun in the 80s here.

You need to check out the latest issue of Vanity Fair….. neat story on sushi. $170,000 for one fish! Says American fisherman thought Bluefin worthless until the early 70’s. Sold it for cat food…….

I know that already. It is a big fish though.

I did get to know the area while on shore patrol which was broken down into like 5 different "beats". National City/Chula Vista/IB/The Border. Balboa Park/Hospital. "B" Steet (downtown). Sea World. East County (to include the Los Calinas women's detention facility, a real "treat").

Peter P,

Well, 90%. I surprised people don't eat steak more often. Just $8 worth of meat from Costco, a dash of Montreal Steak Seasoning, and a small toaster oven will feed two people quite well.

But then again, the sight and taste of the reddish juicy meat is enough to satisfy me.

I like my beef rather rare. However, very-well-marbled meat (e.g. Kobe) should be more cooked.

I got lucky. You had to be 21 to be able to respond to the call at a bar which eliminated 98% of the crew. And yes I'd rather the guys up in Oceanside were breaking up bar fights.

Outback Steakhouse is a disagreeable experience. Overcrowded, high prices, and greasy food. I can eat much better for 1/5th the cost and half the time.

Peter P,

I thought you're suppose to cook Waygu more rare or it would cook away the fat too much.

"We goin' Sizzler, we goin' Sizzler" :)

I thought you’re suppose to cook Waygu more rare or it would cook away the fat too much.

I like the flavor of semi-burnt fat. Raw fat is gross.

I like well seasoned raw fat. I seek out fatty prosciutto.

Vegetarians will never understand why that Matrix dude betrayed humans.

White men can't jump, I remember that one.

I like well seasoned raw fat. I seek out fatty prosciutto.

That is different because prosciutto is cured.

It is seared I think, I love it. I guess that's one more thing Astrid and I disagree on :(

Shore Patrol, no wonder you had a good time. I heard that is a dream job.

Gc wants to be a woman:

I wouldn't bother paying a flight to asia to buy sex. Your mom and sisters will do the service here much cheaper then the $1200 ticket.

GC, they aren't around right now so we can talk as tough as we want.

Just like when Peter P said, "I've been happily married for 5 years." I knew his wife was standing right there.

My FB friend's condo in MV sold today. I don't know the details yet. I think it was on the market for a month (?) with no offers.

Are things slowing down in the "prime" parts of the Bay Area yet? It still seems like places are moving pretty well to me. I'm focused out of state right now though. How about rents? Any increases?

GMAT has a section which scores your writing ability.

I knew his wife was standing right there.

Huh?

It is scored by a computer, and a human referee.

As in behind you making sure you gave the right answer. (joke)

azrob,

gc likes to imagine himself a provocateur - I'd just chill out when it comes to some of his seemingly off-the-wall statements.

Steak-wise, nothing beats a good steak frites combo at a nice classic French bistro, imo.

The one exception to the "nothing is better than a naked steak" rule is Fred's Steak. That is still da bomb.

Well, assuming my "transaction" even goes through I'll have to describe it as a "lose/lose" situation? The seller... originally very much, had a "wishing price" in mind. I told him point blank that wasn't going to happen. At that price neither myself NOR my wife wanted anything to do with it.

After 2 years of paying like $850 a month in rent the owner has "gotten tired" of being part of an HOA. I'm sure he's "tired" of being board pres. but not HALF as much of filling a black hole. So now it looks like we'll be paying about 25k more than "we" had in mind and "he'll" be getting about 20k less than he had in mind.

Here's the real story (as verified by O/O neighbor). They basically pressured the guy out by making life tough for him. They wanted (and have) done several expensive improvements and with his grand total of about $350 to apply toward his mortgage AND "add'l assessments" and I guess he got the picture. So in the end it's a win/lose b/c the ONLY owner/occupier in the complex has figured a way to get the specuvestors out. Look for more "withdrawal... but with dignity" moves in the near future.

What is a provocateur?

Someone who enjoys saying things they think will get a rise out of people. If you follow NBA basketball, a recent example is Charles Barkley and his comments about SF and Oakland.

No offense but it is not an easy test. People practice for months sometimes to prepare.

The young waiters often gave back massages to the German (female) restaurant guests.

How do you say "happy ending" in Turkish?

I knew his wife was standing right there.

Huh?

In Fed-speak, what he meant was: your expression of unqualified marital bliss was strongly influenced by fear of consequences due to any contrarian assertions.

:)

Ok, is this a RE/economics blog or a sex blog? I'm no prude, but anyone who wants to discuss stuff like asian sex tours can find a willing audience over at a number of, um, "dating" sites, m'kay...?

Just to be clear, even though my O/O neighbor would prefer to have me at least stay on as a renter, this would be something of a set-back for him. It would still mean he had yet another J.O Specuvestor to deal with. Getting the "investors" out and owners in means more to him than anyone cashing out with BFSOC (big fat stacks of cash)! Even if it improved his comps.

(for those following the on-going saga)*

Crap! Why did I book my Nassau trip for two? Stupid stupid stupid