Party in Martinez Saturday August 27, from one until done. ( I can last about two hours or three beers, whatever comes first.)
Who's in?
@Onvacation - Well, of course I'm in. Where? San Jose might be the easiest place to meet since I don't think driving is a good idea, and it's at the bottom of the bay. It's reachable by Amtrak and @Patrick can take the 22 if he wants OR Caltrain. Both Amtrak and Caltrain land at Diridon Station and there's a little bit of a walk to make it to the bars. Here's one:
There's quite a few places in the local area, I used to work down there about 10 years ago, I don't know what still exists, but there's plenty of places. There's also Teskie's:
And that's right next door to an English place (I think it's English) called Trials.
I once found a collarless malamute wandering about down there, grabbed a makeshift leash, and parked my ass there until the owners showed up asking me why the hell I had their dog. I just told them I did fostering, I was grateful they found her, and if they didn't have a microchip in her, she'd be in foster within a week if I didn't find them on Craigstlist.
Chip your animals dumbasses. If I find a dog wandering, it's an OBLIGATION for me to deal with it. Gone through that 4 times now. Always found the owners, after a shitload of effort. Used to piss me off to no extent they would allow their dog to have no collar and no chip, because then I was struck trying to find the owner just because they were too lazy to put a collar on their dog or to chip them.
Location in Martinez. Info to confirmed guests. Easy walk from the Amtrak station. If you have never ridden the train along the East bay and Carquinez Strait before it's a cool trip. Nothing personal, but I try to avoid the peninsula.
2 probable 1 possible Anyone else coming? Patrick is a nice guy and if you bring his book, he will sign it for you.
Nothing personal, but I try to avoid the peninsula.
This was a cool place 20 years ago, now it's just kind of a pathetic shithole, so I won't take offense.
If I can make it by Amtrak, that's fine.
You probably have my email. I have to send one guy the Amiga rom images from like a year ago. I have literally been waiting a year for ONE rom to complete. I give up, and will make it work. Got to do the research to see what combination made an Amiga 500 work. There's rom AND kickstart and do the same for a 600. Booting that up on an emulator though gives me NO nostalgia, the bad old days...
Strange how "high tech" is now commonplace now. It was an impressive machine for its time, but agony to use today.
Have to pass, am on a nice long vacation at the other coast.
I'm going to make a crazy recommendation, go to fly-over country. Don't bring any of your big shitty bullshit with you, just enjoy it and be polite, don't talk about how where you are from is better, and mix with the locals.
Stay in some small shithole of nowhere, and experience it. You'll find out it's not a shithole, they just rejected the shithole you live in long ago. No tourist raps, no landmarks, just experience the culture.
When I was FORCED to go to Paris, I was in the 5th district instead of a $2,000 a night hotel. I did this to be able to talk to the common Frenchman, not a bunch as twats falling over themselves to cater to me. If you are going to travel, see what the locals do. That's an experience.
Seriously go visit some place where people are like "why would you vacation here?" Don't be rude, don't be arrogant, just enjoy the experience.
Yes, this started because I saw that Amtrack goes to downtown Martinez.
I can coordinate taking the same train as you if you like @richwicks
Well, you obviously have my secret email - and I will be accommodating. Instead of going down to Diridon station and then up, you may just want to cross a bridge.
I almost find public transport to be a fun puzzle at this point. So fucked up. Be careful with Amtrak, they can literally be 40 minutes late on short runs, and HOURS late on long ones. Hunter Biden is on the BOD of Amtrak, honestly.
Have to pass, am on a nice long vacation at the other coast.
I'm going to make a crazy recommendation, go to fly-over country. Don't bring any of your big shitty bullshit with you, just enjoy it and be polite, don't talk about how where you are from is better, and mix with the locals.
Stay in some small shithole of nowhere, and experience it. You'll find out it's not a shithole, they just rejected the shithole you live in long ago. No tourist raps, no landmarks, just experience the culture.
When I was FORCED to go to Paris, I was in the 5th district instead of a $2,000 a night hotel. I did this to be able to talk to the common Frenchman, not a bunch as twats falling over themselves to cater to me. If you are going to travel, see what the locals do. That's an experience.
Seriously go visit some place where people are like "why would you v...
We're in coastal/rural Maine right now, Trump land. Has always been. MAGA!
We're in coastal/rural Maine right now, Trump land. Has always been. MAGA!
RURAL. That is the key. Most people live in the same place. Travel helps but is different. I've done the 3 big locations. City (Chicago). Suburban (Geneva). Rural (I'm here now and not doxing myself. Far Western suburbs). Rural wins hands down.
Caveat though, if you're not social, you will feel alienated in rural areas. Hard to get into the mix so to speak if you don't understand what you're getting into and are pompous. But if you do it's the best. So then I'd go for suburban if you basically look down on people. Obviously work and income plays a big role in this. Never do cities once you turn 25 is what I'd advise. Frankly, living in Chicago was fun, but may have been the worst decision of my life. Top 3 at least.
@mell It's nice to hear that at least part of the US cost is MAGA country.
One of the caveats is that while most (vocational) workers, fishermen, contractors etc. are firmly MAGA, the low birth rates caused the old ,white, more affluent, boomer liberals to become a majority and those all hate orange man and are firmly leftoid demonrat retards. That and the leftoid millenial hipsters in the Portland and Bangor areas. Also beautiful Kennebunkport is home to the booshes and thus likely anti MAGA and pro Liz. Maine has been in a roughly 50/50 split for a while, with a very anti MAGA repub senator collins
I'm for sure out. I'll be in San Diego 8/26-8/30, 2023 though. Wife will be in full conference mode, but I know that's quite the drive from the bay area or for me North. Kids will be in tow, but might drag my mom along and she can watch them and I can take a day/night. Or meet in the middle and grab a hotel (separately). Though might not bring the kids, we'll see.
I'd meet elsewhere as well as Richwicks has mentioned outside of CA. I find it intriguing in all honesty to meet some of you guys as probably one of the youngest poster/commenters. I think I have an old soul so to speak. And I still don't need to dox myself if I don't want to. You'll just know my ugly mug, though I've lost weight and kind of think I'm getting good looking again, lol.
If anyone can spring it on short notice I'll be in Bozeman, MT 9/9. Closer to you CA guys. That's my only free day, other plans over the other days I'm there. Concerts, beer and drugs. And a flight is obviously involved unless people like driving cars (I don't).
Either way, I'm game to meeting any of you guys even if we've argued. Life is short and you only have one, have fun. Meet people. You don't have to like them. Or you can meet a good friend.
I'm for sure out. I'll be in San Diego 8/26-8/30, 2023 though. Wife will be in full conference mode, but I know that's quite the drive from the bay area or for me North. Kids will be in tow, but might drag my mom along and she can watch them and I can take a day/night. Or meet in the middle and grab a hotel (separately). Though might not bring the kids, we'll see.
I'd meet elsewhere as well as Richwicks has mentioned outside of CA. I find it intriguing in all honesty to meet some of you guys as probably one of the youngest poster/commenters. I think I have an old soul so to speak. And I still don't need to dox myself if I don't want to. You'll just know my ugly mug, though I've lost weight and kind of think I'm getting good looking again, lol.
If anyone can spring it on short notice I'll be in Bozeman, MT 9/9. Closer to you CA guys. That's my only free day, other plans over the other days I'm there. Concerts, beer and drugs. And a flight is obviously in...
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Onvacation and me makes two, and Ceffer is possible.
@richwicks?
@Onvacation - Well, of course I'm in. Where? San Jose might be the easiest place to meet since I don't think driving is a good idea, and it's at the bottom of the bay. It's reachable by Amtrak and @Patrick can take the 22 if he wants OR Caltrain. Both Amtrak and Caltrain land at Diridon Station and there's a little bit of a walk to make it to the bars. Here's one:
https://g.page/oflahertyspub
There's quite a few places in the local area, I used to work down there about 10 years ago, I don't know what still exists, but there's plenty of places. There's also Teskie's:
https://goo.gl/maps/3BmMPJDvBoFyzxnBA
And that's right next door to an English place (I think it's English) called Trials.
I once found a collarless malamute wandering about down there, grabbed a makeshift leash, and parked my ass there until the owners showed up asking me why the hell I had their dog. I just told them I did fostering, I was grateful they found her, and if they didn't have a microchip in her, she'd be in foster within a week if I didn't find them on Craigstlist.
Chip your animals dumbasses. If I find a dog wandering, it's an OBLIGATION for me to deal with it. Gone through that 4 times now. Always found the owners, after a shitload of effort. Used to piss me off to no extent they would allow their dog to have no collar and no chip, because then I was struck trying to find the owner just because they were too lazy to put a collar on their dog or to chip them.
Location in Martinez. Info to confirmed guests. Easy walk from the Amtrak station. If you have never ridden the train along the East bay and Carquinez Strait before it's a cool trip. Nothing personal, but I try to avoid the peninsula.
2 probable
1 possible
Anyone else coming? Patrick is a nice guy and if you bring his book, he will sign it for you.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19170898-the-housing-trap
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/web-performance-tuning-patrick-killelea/1110924885
This was a cool place 20 years ago, now it's just kind of a pathetic shithole, so I won't take offense.
If I can make it by Amtrak, that's fine.
You probably have my email. I have to send one guy the Amiga rom images from like a year ago. I have literally been waiting a year for ONE rom to complete. I give up, and will make it work. Got to do the research to see what combination made an Amiga 500 work. There's rom AND kickstart and do the same for a 600. Booting that up on an emulator though gives me NO nostalgia, the bad old days...
Strange how "high tech" is now commonplace now. It was an impressive machine for its time, but agony to use today.
I'm going to make a crazy recommendation, go to fly-over country. Don't bring any of your big shitty bullshit with you, just enjoy it and be polite, don't talk about how where you are from is better, and mix with the locals.
Stay in some small shithole of nowhere, and experience it. You'll find out it's not a shithole, they just rejected the shithole you live in long ago. No tourist raps, no landmarks, just experience the culture.
When I was FORCED to go to Paris, I was in the 5th district instead of a $2,000 a night hotel. I did this to be able to talk to the common Frenchman, not a bunch as twats falling over themselves to cater to me. If you are going to travel, see what the locals do. That's an experience.
Seriously go visit some place where people are like "why would you vacation here?" Don't be rude, don't be arrogant, just enjoy the experience.
Yes, this started because I saw that Amtrack goes to downtown Martinez.
I can coordinate taking the same train as you if you like @richwicks
Well, you obviously have my secret email - and I will be accommodating. Instead of going down to Diridon station and then up, you may just want to cross a bridge.
I almost find public transport to be a fun puzzle at this point. So fucked up. Be careful with Amtrak, they can literally be 40 minutes late on short runs, and HOURS late on long ones. Hunter Biden is on the BOD of Amtrak, honestly.
We're in coastal/rural Maine right now, Trump land. Has always been. MAGA!
RURAL. That is the key. Most people live in the same place. Travel helps but is different. I've done the 3 big locations. City (Chicago). Suburban (Geneva). Rural (I'm here now and not doxing myself. Far Western suburbs). Rural wins hands down.
Caveat though, if you're not social, you will feel alienated in rural areas. Hard to get into the mix so to speak if you don't understand what you're getting into and are pompous. But if you do it's the best. So then I'd go for suburban if you basically look down on people. Obviously work and income plays a big role in this. Never do cities once you turn 25 is what I'd advise. Frankly, living in Chicago was fun, but may have been the worst decision of my life. Top 3 at least.
@Patrick, are we meeting up this weekend with @Onvacation and others in Martinez?
Anyone else?
One of the caveats is that while most (vocational) workers, fishermen, contractors etc. are firmly MAGA, the low birth rates caused the old ,white, more affluent, boomer liberals to become a majority and those all hate orange man and are firmly leftoid demonrat retards. That and the leftoid millenial hipsters in the Portland and Bangor areas. Also beautiful Kennebunkport is home to the booshes and thus likely anti MAGA and pro Liz. Maine has been in a roughly 50/50 split for a while, with a very anti MAGA repub senator collins
I'd meet elsewhere as well as Richwicks has mentioned outside of CA. I find it intriguing in all honesty to meet some of you guys as probably one of the youngest poster/commenters. I think I have an old soul so to speak. And I still don't need to dox myself if I don't want to. You'll just know my ugly mug, though I've lost weight and kind of think I'm getting good looking again, lol.
If anyone can spring it on short notice I'll be in Bozeman, MT 9/9. Closer to you CA guys. That's my only free day, other plans over the other days I'm there. Concerts, beer and drugs. And a flight is obviously involved unless people like driving cars (I don't).
Either way, I'm game to meeting any of you guys even if we've argued. Life is short and you only have one, have fun. Meet people. You don't have to like them. Or you can meet a good friend.
We'll be in chi town 9/7-13
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