Cherry and plum trees are blooming in the Bay Area right now. Where are some amazing places to see them? I am interested in both volume and variety of trees.
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posted by purpleclover
on Feb 26, 2013 -
5 answers
What to do for a one year anniversary with my SO that is also a San Franniversary? Bonus points for photographer expertise and relaxing suggestions.
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posted by mokudekiru
on Feb 24, 2013 -
8 answers
This is actually more like a two part question so bear with me. We are very likely moving to the bay area in the near future and could use some guidance. Also, we are heading there in about 10 days as my wife has never been and I want to make sure she falls in love with it.
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posted by nsomniak21
on Feb 20, 2013 -
17 answers
Is there an avenue in the Bay Area for renting or borrowing a Mac, especially for (grad) students?
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posted by divabat
on Jan 31, 2013 -
7 answers
I just went skiing for the first time in Colorado with some friends and loved it. Now that I'm back in the Bay Area, where can I go skiing that's beginner friendly and close enough to make it a day trip?
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posted by aloysius on the mixing boards
on Jan 31, 2013 -
8 answers
Your favorite recording artist / group is performing at XXX, an intimate, awesome, Bay Area venue. Where is XXX?
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posted by the NATURAL
on Oct 2, 2012 -
5 answers
I finally need to break down and school myself on Excel and Powerpoint. What's the best way to master them in the Bay Area?
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Sep 14, 2012 -
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I just moved back to the Bay Area and am trying to get my DIY on again. Please recommend resources and spaces for ceramics, knitting, and sewing lessons/classes/circles in the East Bay or SF.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Aug 23, 2012 -
9 answers
I'm looking for the San Francisco equivalent of Australia's
UniLodge - basic student housing
without tons of frills. Do they exist?
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posted by divabat
on Aug 21, 2012 -
3 answers
What are some unusual exercise/fitness/physical activity ideas in the San Francisco Bay Area, for example
House of Air or Jukari?
posted by divabat
on Aug 7, 2012 -
8 answers
My girlfriend and I live in the Bay area, and she's looking for graphic design work. She'd prefer a full-time job, but would be happy with contract work for now. She's new to the industry, and would like your advice on finding work. Any tips or resources would be welcome.
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posted by apostate street preacher
on Jul 16, 2012 -
14 answers
Recommendations for singing/vocal coaches in the SF Bay area that work well with a rock/pop/punk energetic vibe?
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posted by divabat
on Jul 12, 2012 -
3 answers
I'm spending a working sabbatical in Berkeley from July 25-August 25. I grew up there, so I have a general sense of places to go, but I'm out of it in terms of what cool organizations/spaces do cool and crazy things that I should keep tabs on while I'm in town in Berkeley, Oakland, and SF. I know about the Prelinger Archive and Southern Exposure and the Roxie in SF, but that's about it. What mailing lists and websites for different places should I be keeping my eyes on while I'm there?
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Jul 10, 2012 -
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What's the closest place to San Francisco where I can legally buy fireworks? Where can I legally set them off?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Jul 3, 2012 -
21 answers
What was this awesome Chinese fish soup I used to get in NYC? BONUS QUESTION : where can I find it in the Bay area?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Mar 2, 2012 -
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I used to take pictures a ton, but I'm working all the time now. I want to try and go out and shoot photos during my lunch break & after work (near Montgomery St. Station).
I'm looking for suggestions of good photogenic or interesting places in San Francisco to go that would help me jumpstart my old hobby.
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posted by ejfox
on Feb 22, 2012 -
17 answers
I enjoy my CSA immensely, especially the delivery aspect. What other (local) food and products can I subscribe to in the Bay Area?
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posted by bradbane
on Jan 10, 2012 -
6 answers
PassportPhotoFilter: I need 15 passport photos, am not finding inexpensive places (in the San Francisco area) or discounts on more than two so I'm looking at the price for two times eight. Am I missing something to think I can get two, go to FedEx Office and copy them on one of their machines for 49 cents per photo? Definitely wouldn't want to ship these things overseas, learn that they are unacceptable. Thanks for thoughts and any tips on bargain places in the SF area.
posted by ambient2
on Dec 29, 2011 -
13 answers
About to end up in SF/Oakland needing some help. Most important: a sliding-scale methadone clinic.
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posted by generalist
on Dec 6, 2011 -
7 answers
So I've lived in beautiful San Francisco, California since 2005, but I've recently started a job down in Sunnyvale. I can take Caltrain down there, but it's an hour's trip plus half an hour on either end to get from home/work to the Caltrain station in question. This is not sustainable, so I'd like to move south. I'm 31, single, and a city boy from way back, so moving to The Suburbs gives me pause. Also, I sold the only car I've ever owned back in '05 shortly after I moved here. So I have two questions:
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 19, 2011 -
10 answers
What are the best online resources for finding non-engineering and non-design jobs at tech companies in the Bay Area?
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posted by emily37
on Sep 7, 2011 -
2 answers
Which grad schools in the Bay Area are open to interdisciplinary approaches, especially with regards to creativity & sexuality?
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posted by divabat
on Aug 31, 2011 -
8 answers
What expenses can I expect as a young (19) soon-to-be car-owning apartment-dwelling person living in San Francisco?
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posted by ejfox
on Aug 16, 2011 -
42 answers
Give me your favorite Bay Area bike rides that are not *too* mountainous. My boy & I are starting to have great fun riding our bikes around the city, but we aren't super tough, so I don't think I'll be heading out to the Headlands loop just yet.
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posted by dame
on Jun 8, 2011 -
6 answers
Looking for a miracle worker: Bay Area acne dermatologist recommendations?
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posted by scazza
on Jun 1, 2011 -
3 answers
Where can one procure the absolute best clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl in San Francisco (or the SF Bay Area)?
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posted by stufflebean
on May 21, 2011 -
6 answers
Where to get a great hair cut in or near SF? I have very long hair and I've decided I'd like to chop it to a bob, but I want to go to someone who can do a great job and give me advice on what will look good since I've never had this haircut before. Any recommendations for amazing salons or stylists in the SF Bay Area (SF, east bay, wherever...) or up north in Santa Rosa/Petaluma/Sebastapol areas? I'm not made of money, so salons at all price points appreciated!
posted by dahliachewswell
on Mar 25, 2011 -
13 answers
ISO recommendations for and experiences related to acting classes in the SF Bay Area and general advice regarding the world of acting classes.
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posted by wemayfreeze
on Mar 12, 2011 -
4 answers
I want to get down to good electronic music. How do I get into the SF Bay Area club/electronic music scene.
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posted by BlackBox
on Jan 10, 2011 -
6 answers
Tell me why the Bay Area beats up New York so hard. Outside the weather.
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posted by dame
on Dec 29, 2010 -
25 answers
Tech design recruiters in the Bay Area, please recommend some.
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posted by dame
on Dec 17, 2010 -
1 answer
Recommendations for a couples therapist in the SF Bay Area who specializes in working with couples in poly relationships?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 15, 2010 -
6 answers
Where are the best places to see Christmas lights in the San Francisco Bay Area? Consistently-extravagant neighborhoods are best, but dedicated displays are okay too. They can be free or pay-to-enter. Bonus points for not being too far from San Jose (by car). Thanks!
posted by stufflebean
on Dec 14, 2010 -
10 answers
I'm transferring in the Spring (January) and by my stupidity and ignorance, I am short of one credit to transfer. They need 60, I only have 59.
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posted by mrspeacock
on Dec 10, 2010 -
15 answers
