You Don't Say.....

• Did you know that Meg Whitman has spent a total of $142 million of her own money on her campaign to become California's next governor and is still trailing behind Jerry Brown?  (SF Gate)  

•  After 31 years, the annual San Francisco Erotic Ball was canceled due to low ticket sales. (SF Gate)

•  The official Vatican newspaper has declared that Homer Simpson and his family are Catholic. (CNN)

Historical Saturdays: S.F. Cliff House History

 

The history of the Cliff House is both incredible and tragic. As I watch this video, I am reminded of what I heard a speaker say one time. He said, "There are no material things in your life that can't be taken from you in a matter of minutes by a match or a natural disaster." I think it puts everything into perspective.  

One thing I love about this video is the fashion of the time.  The Victorians sure knew how to cover everything up with layers and layers of fabric.

I hope you enjoy this post.  I think I will make Saturday's posts historical in nature, and particularly focused on San Francisco history.  

Cheers!

Mike

Smuggler's Cove

Three nights ago I visited a great little bar in the Hayes Valley Neighborhood called Smuggler's Cove; it looks and feels like a pirate ship inside.  We worked our way down the winding staircase to the basement where we felt like we were in the hull of a ship as we drank and socialized the night away with friends.  The drinks are "Traditional Drinks of the Caribbean Islands, classic libations of Prohibition era Havana, and exotic cocktails from legendary Tiki bars."  Be careful though, these drinks are strong.  I only had two drinks, but I was very glad that I lived around the corner and had walked to the bar.  The drinks are good, fruity, and strong.

If you find yourself in the Hayes Valley Neighborhood, this bar is worth looking up.  Take the address with you because you won't find it otherwise.  It is one of those places that if you didn't know it was there, you wouldn't notice it. 

Cheers!

Mike