Showing posts with label photos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photos. Show all posts

Monday, March 12, 2012

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Tuesday Triptych: Woodside International School Mural (west side)

I wanted to present the mural in its "natural state" (as much as I could with my hasty picture-taking), so I'm trying something a little different today. Please click on the thumbnail to get a better view...
Woodside International School, part 1 of 3Woodside International School, part 2 of 3Woodside International School, part 3 of 3

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Seapunk In The Sunset

At least I think it's seapunk. Maybe it's not. Either way- it's pretty cool.
25th Ave at Judah, SF, CA, 2/26/12
25th Ave at Judah, SF, CA, 2/26/12
25th Ave at Judah, SF, CA, 2/26/12

The octopus is a new feature. I was out here back in August and all I saw were frogs.

To learn more about seapunk- visit Uptown Almanac. Kevin Montgomery's all over it.

Previously:
Mr. Rooter's Backyard

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

R.I.P. Sun Valley Market: UPDATE

As I mentioned before, the Sun Valley Market is no more. It's soon to be replaced by something called Room Service, a "high-end food & wine market" (at least according to the guy who designed the logo).

I was talking about it with my friend, Diana, and she said they were going to include home delivery. The next day, I saw this as I was walking back from my Sunday adventures:
10th Ave, SF, CA, 1/29/12
How long has that been there?! I have really got to start paying attention...

The only website I could find for a store called Room Service is a furniture store in Hayes Valley that's part of some mini-chain.

BUT, I Googled the phone number pictured above and got this. So, they're in the phone book at least!

Will a fancy food & wine home delivery/personal shopping service fly in these belt-tightening times? I guess we'll just have to wait & see.

Thanks to Diana Brown for help with this report!

Previously:
The Brick Wall/Terry's Lodge Update: New Doors!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

R.I.P. Sun Valley Market

Donna and I were walking home last Saturday night and I noticed that the Sun Valley Market sign was gone. This was on the door (click the pic for a better view)
Irving Street, SF, CA, 1/21/12
Don't let the Sun Valley Market go down on me...
The note says:
Thank you all for your business these past 20+ years. We will truly miss this neighborhood and the friendships that were made throughout these years.
A new exciting store will take our place in the coming months... Please check back soon. - Sun Valley
(last word obscured by ADT sticker. But, I'm pretty sure it's "Market")
This has replaced the old sign...
Irving St, SF, CA, 1/21/12
Say WHAT?!
I did a little Googling and found an image that matched the logo. That image led to something called Dribble. Apparently, Adrian Nita is the designer of this-here logo. And according to Adrian:
RoomService is a new high-end fine food and wine market located in San Francisco, CA.
This concept and idea is going to be marketed to people btwn ages 25 - 60.
Goodbye, Sun Valley Market. You were great when one needed a six-pack of beer or a bottle of fernet after midnight. You will indeed be missed.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Tuesday Triptych: Leftover Salmon In The Rain

Leftover Salmon In The RainLeftover Salmon In The RainLeftover Salmon In The Rain

Edited to add: According to my music-lovin' friend Mike, Leftover Salmon is a band. To be honest, the name does kinda ring a distant bell in my much-abused long-term memory. But, I can't recall if I've ever heard any of their music. So, my apologies if you came here hoping to see the band Leftover Salmon getting caught in the rain or something. Sorry.

Carry on!

Monday, January 23, 2012

Happy Year of the Dragon

To all my fellow dragons (I'm of the Yang Wood variety) and to all our friends & loved ones: here's wishing you a safe, healthy & prosperous 4710!
Market Street, SF, CA, 2/4/11

Check out Donna's Lunar New Year post over at duckndam

Sunday, January 15, 2012

The Hummingbird

I finally managed to snap decent pics of this lil hummingbird whose been zipping around the cold, winter-barren branches of our carport lately...
Perseverance Perseverance

Hang in there, lil hummingbird! Spring's not too far away...

Sun May 15. 2009 GGPark, 1Sun May 15. 2009 GGPark, 2

Edited to add: My friend, Ellen, just sent me this link about a hearty hummingbird whose currently the toast of Manhattan.

Hummingbirds fucking rule!

PS: You should check out Ellen's Etsy shop here.

Previously:
Behind The Crow
Ducks In The Carport Or Any Port In A Storm