San Fran in December

metallimonster · August 26, 2011, 08:11:25 AM

Posted this in no-moto but it probably belongs here.

So Metallica is playing 4 shows in 6 days at the Fillmore the first week in December. It's for club members only and I can't believe I get to see them in a place that holds less than 2K people. Especially since the tickets cost me $6 a piece.

I'll be flying into Oakland and taking the BART into San Fran.

Anyone in San Fran? What should I not miss while I'm there. I'm going by myself so I'll be able to do whatever I want and will have plenty of spare time. I'm hoping to play Disc Golf in Golden Gate park depending on the weather. Other than that I'm sure I'll see the bridge but have no other plans.

Also, if any has a "card" I would really appreciate some help on that end. I listen to the Joe Rogan Experience and some of the stuff they talk about that you can get out there sounds awesome.

desmoquattro · August 26, 2011, 08:25:20 AM

Welcome! Post up when you get firm plans and we can all meet up at Zeitgeist.

Getting a card requires a doctor's visit, from what I've read.

As for Metallica, I'll be seeing them next week at my company's conference:
http://www.salesforce.com/dreamforce/DF11/networking/globalgala/

metallimonster · August 26, 2011, 08:30:47 AM

Yeah I knew I can't go but I was hoping I could get someone to go for me. We don't have to talk about it here. PM's or something.

I'm pretty much going to be flying in Sunday the 4th (around 1) and leaving Thursday the 8th (around 2). The concerts are Monday and Wednesday night so I'll be free the rest of the time. I'd love to meet up anywhere.

Dude you're in for a treat, they're planning big things for that gig. I'd be much more jealous if I didn't get to see them at the Fillmore.

Michael Moore · August 27, 2011, 10:25:54 PM

I hate to be lazy, but... I really am lazy.

Here's a couple of threads to get the ball rolling:

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=1936.0

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=562.msg32264#msg32264

Enjoy!

metallimonster · August 30, 2011, 12:29:24 PM

These threads are exactly what I'm looking for.

Who's around that wants to maybe meet up? I'm sure we can talk about it more when it gets closer to December.

I'm super excited to see San Fran especially after watchin Planet of the Apes!

Drunken Monkey · August 30, 2011, 02:39:23 PM

Quote from: metallimonster on August 30, 2011, 12:29:24 PM
I'm super excited to see San Fran especially after watchin Planet of the Apes!

It's exactly like the movie. Except maybe a few more transgendered apes.

Jaman · August 30, 2011, 02:46:16 PM

sorry, from lazy, copied from non-moto...

Dude, you got tix to each show??!! sweet.

I play disc golf (not well, maybe 1x/mo) and would love to get some rounds in!! have extra discs, if'n you don't wanna bring your bag

you need to set aside a few hours (at least) & go to Amoeba records, it's also actually fairly close to GG park/disc course

have you been to SF before? many things to see/do... depends on interests, great food town, some good local brews...

as well, have a buddy with card (who also plays disc...)

Jaman · September 01, 2011, 09:31:13 AM

Quote from: desmoquattro on August 26, 2011, 08:25:20 AM
As for Metallica, I'll be seeing them next week at my company's conference:
http://www.salesforce.com/dreamforce/DF11/networking/globalgala/

They killed it last night. great show!!

desmoquattro · September 01, 2011, 09:34:58 AM

Quote from: Jaman on September 01, 2011, 09:31:13 AM
They killed it last night. great show!!

I stayed for 5 songs but was completely wiped out from a long day so I went home early. I was front and center for a bit, but when Kirk Hammett starts in with the wah pedaal crap I get a bit annoyed

Jaman · September 02, 2011, 10:35:18 AM

I guess I am easier to please... I even thought Lars' drumming had improved!

metallimonster · October 04, 2011, 10:53:29 AM

So I'm getting ready to make hotel reservations. Any suggestions on what areas to avoid? The show is at the Fillmore so I would like to be close. I'm looking for a cheap place not a really nice hotel. Also, I won't have a car, how easy will it be for me to get around? I want to see the bridge the park and the warf and really anything else cool.

I saw a decent hotel on the edge of Chinatown but is that a good area?

Any suggestions will help. Thanks.

desmoquattro · October 04, 2011, 01:02:03 PM

San Francisco is 7 miles by 7 miles...and is covered fairly well by public transit and taxis. You won't have trouble getting around. Check out the transit trip planner at 511.org to get an idea: http://511.org/

As for Chinatown, it's just fine. There really are no truly dangerous areas of San Francisco. It's one of the safest big cities in the country. Not that I'd encourage you to stay in places like Bayview/Hunters Point, but there's no worries on safety here...just do as you would in any city: keep your wits about you.

One of the best ways to see things is by bicycle tour. Check out the Local Resources thread for tons of good ideas:
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=562.0

You renting a bike while you're out here? You can, you know...then we can take you across the bridge the right way

Spidey · October 04, 2011, 02:37:03 PM

Quote from: desmoquattro on October 04, 2011, 01:02:03 PM
As for Chinatown, it's just fine. There really are no truly dangerous areas of San Francisco. It's one of the safest big cities in the country. Not that I'd encourage you to stay in places like Bayview/Hunters Point, but there's no worries on safety here...just do as you would in any city: keep your wits about you.

He doesn't want to stay in the Tenderloin. Hotels around Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf will cost you more. If you're not afraid of da gays, I seem to remember some decently priced places around the Castro, which is a short (and frequent) bus ride to the Fillmore.

Getting around is relatively easy, but you'll likely need to use buses. The Fillmore is right on a couple of really convenient bus lines. It's pretty walkable too b/c it's so small.

take risks · October 04, 2011, 04:42:33 PM

SF is really nice.

I have driven there and parked my car out of the city for the whole week and not returned to it until I was ready to leave.
SF is safe. My girl and I walk 95% of the time. The best days are just walking around the city with an idea of adventure.
We stayed with a friend in the tenderloin, walked home from bars after closing. You will be fine.
Cheap places can mean disgusting though so check reviews.

You can get a card for ~$150 and that means walk out of the Dr. office and straight to a dispensary. Otherwise hit Haight street, party starts usually around 6pm.

You have tickets for me +1?

metallimonster · October 05, 2011, 07:21:23 AM

Thanks for the tips guys 511.org is exactly what I was looking for. Looks like it should be pretty cheap and easy to get wherever which is nice.

I might try a bike trip but I doubt I ride moto while i'm out there. I really want to just enjoy the city and half of my evenings/nights will be at the concerts. Plus I'm trying to do this on a budget. That doesn't mean we can't meet up. I would love to have someone who knows the city show me around a little. As it gets closer we can all talk about meeting up. I will be disc golfing so keep that in mind if anyone wants to join.

I think I've found my hotel and its around Japan town not Chinatown.

Risks- you almost could have had my other ticket but I finally found someone here to go with me. Missed it by 4 days. I believe I have to be a resident of the state to get a card but I'm hoping someone on here can help me out if not no big deal I'll probably just try to find someone when I get there. I wish I could get one because I would really like to have the experience of going to an actual store for it. Ohio is way different from CA in that respect.

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