San Francisco's 4 Weeks Away Today !!!

[Kitchen2u]

Who's Going?
Who's EXCITED ! ! !
Who wants to meet up Thursday night? Anyone?

Friday night, we have plans...Saturday night is the dinner...I'd love to meet all of you!


Ginny

 

[dannyzmom]

Wow - it's THAT soon???
How exciting!! I think Atlantis is only like 6 weeks away and I haven't received my passport yet -- yikes!

 

[gilliandanielle]

I am so glad that I didn't ean a trip since I wouldn't be able to travel now, but I am really looking forward to getting excited this time NEXT year!!

 

[PampMomof3]

HEY GINNY!! I didn't know you were on this board too!! YEAH!!!

We will actually be going home on the 22nd though and Leaving on the 19th!!! SO it's even sooner than you think!!!

Yes, I'm so excited, I CAN'T wait!!! Deb and I are doing the ALcatraz thing on Saturday morning but that's all we have planned. Definitely be doing dinner on Saturday though!!!

 

[PampMomof3]

Just got this from WLPCtoo!! Thanks!!Got this from my Director:
Dear Trip achievers :

One of my enthusiastic Future Directors put this together... Having been
raised in the San Francisco/Bay Area I was aware of most of these sights,
but she really compiled a great list. Fee free to forward to those
incentive trip achievers that earned SF, they will appreciate it!!

Robin Anderson

Greetings,
I am sending this email to all ladies I exchanged business cards with
from Dallas Leadership Conference and also those from 2005 National
Conference. I am a native Californian and have been to SF many times. I
thought I would list some places, tours, restaurants etc. that those
going to the SF incentive trip might want to know about. Please feel
free to pass this on to people in your down lines and clusters that might
enjoy the ideas

MUST DO when in San Francisco!
1. Go on a cable car -(America's first mobile National Historical
Landmark) easy access from both hotels. Pick it up at Market & Powell.
www.sfmuni.com
* Lombard Street - the crookedest street in the world - the cable
cars go right by this - you can walk
it.www.viamagazine.com/top_stories/articles/lombard01.asp
* See Cable Car Museum - 10-6 daily www.cablecarmuseum.org
2. Fisherman's Wharf & Pier 39 & The Cannery & Ghiradelli Square - all
within walking distance from one another
*have a seafood ****tail, clam chowder & loaves of SF sourdough bread
from sidewalk vendors - see the sea lions - more details later
3. Golden Gate Bridge - 1 2/3 miles long and pedistrians can walk east
sidewalk daily at no cost.
4. Chinatown - a must see - info on a neat tour later
5. Alcatraz Island - frequent departures from Pier 41 at Fisherman's
Wharf - reservations highly recommended
Blue and Gold Fleet at 415-773-1188 for info and 415-705-5555 for
reservations
6. Golden Gate Park - 3 miles long & 1/2 mi wide fabulous place
* Conservatory of Flowers - rare example of a Victorian-era building.
Has 5 galleries showcasing more than 2000 species of rare and endangered
plants and has the largest and most comprehensive public collection in
the world. Tue - Sun 9 am-4;30 pm (415)666-7001
www.conservatoryofflowers.org
*Japenese Tea Garden - the cherry trees are in bloom in April and the
garden is a memorable sight. Open daily, 8:30 am - 6 pm Fee.
www.frp.org/japanese_tea_garden.asp
*National AIDS Memorial Grove - Open sunrise to sunset Free
www.aidsmemorial.org
7. Nob Hill - "Hill of Palaces" with Grace Cathedral (guided tours
available)- & Mark Hopkins and Fairmont hotels
8. Ferry Building - now a world-class public food market with dozens of
specialty food producers & merchants. An outdoor Farmer's Market on
Sat. 10 am-2 pm, Thur 4-8 p.m. www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com

Important things to know:
At SF Visitor Info Center on lower level of Hallidie Plaza next to Cable
Car Turnabout at Powell & Market(close to both hotels) get a Muni
Passport - valid on all muni buses & cables cars $18 for a 3 day pass or
a City Pass - 7 day unlimited use of cable car & MUNI Transportation Pass
plus Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise, Aquarium of the Bay, deYoung
Museum/Legion of Honor, Exploratorium, SF Museum of Art & choice of:
Asian Art museum or Calif. Academy of Sci & Steinhart Aquarium for $54
www.citypass.com
MUNI F - line Historic Steetcar - painstakingly renovated streetcars
operate daily from Market & Castro streets through the downtown area and
then along the Embarcader to Fisherman's Wharf. Regularly scheduled
stops along the route provide access to many historic San Francisco
attractions www.streetcar.org

Tours & Museums & Shows
*Cable Car Museum - listed above
*AT & T Park - home of SF Giants Baseball - behind the scenes tour -
www.sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com
*Victorian Home Walk - tour daily at 11 am Fee $20 - explore the interior
of a Queen Anne bed-and-breakfast, then embark on an easy walk among the
"painted ladies" of the Victorian neighborhoods of Pacific Heights & Cow
Hollow
Phone 415-252-9485
*City Guides Walking Tours, sponsored by SF Library, provide free 1.5 to
2-hour tours of historic Market Street, the Civic Center, North Beach,
Chinatown, Golden Gate Bridge, the mission murals, the Palace of Fine
Arts, Victorian San Francisco, Pacific heights mansions etc call
415-557-4266 for schedules and info
*Federal Reserve Bank - San Francisco branch - feature a collection of
antique currency, including bills engraved by Benjamin Franklin and Paul
Revere as well as the deliciously named 1890 Grand Watermelon Note valued
at a juicy million plus. Wald-in basis Monday and Fridays at 12 p.m.
415-974-3252 www.frbsf.org/federalreserve/tours.html
*Chinatown Alleyway Tours - discover Chinatown's alleys from a resident's
perspective Sat. 11 am - 1 p.m. $18 - need reservations
www.chinatownalleywaytours.org or 415-984-1478
*Musee Mecanique - at Fisherman's Whart - is one of the world's largest
private collections of mechanically operated musican instruments and
antique arcade machines. Mon-Fri 10 am - 7 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am - 8 pm
www.museemecanique.org
*Cartoon Art Museum - only museum in U.S. dedicated to preservation and
exhibition of cartoon art in all its forms. houses approx 6,000 original
pieces in its permanent collection, also has 7 major exhibitions a year.
Tues - Sat. 11 am - 5 pm Fee www.cartoonart.org
*San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - Daily docent tours - open Fri -
Tues 11 sm - 5:45 pm Fee www.sfmoma.org
*Coit Tower - on Telegraph Hill - 210 art deco memorial to City's
volunteer fireman. Open daily 10 am - 6 pm Fee 415-362-0808
There are many more tours - but you only have a few days!!!
Beach Blanket Babylon - a SF experience - as of 2006 every performance
has been sold out for 32 years. It is a cabaret show with outlandish
costumes - www.beachblanketbabylon.com or 415-421-4222 there are two
performances on Fri. night - 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Menopause the Musical - at Pier 39. in its 5 year on Thur. 2 & 7;30 p.m.
and Sat. 1 & 4 p.m.
cost is $46.50 www.menopausethemusical.com

SHOPPING - my favorite pastime
Union Square - heart of SF's downtown shopping district - you'll love it!
Don't miss Maiden Lane - an alley off Union Square!
Union Street - 7 blocks between Franklin and Stiner streets is a shopping
area and business district where Victorian houses, barns and dairies from
years past have been remoded and restored great restaurants, bars etc.
www.unionstreet.com
The Embarcadero Center - tri-level shopping gallery with more than 120
retail shops, restaurants & multi-screened theater
www.embarcaderocenter.com
Pier 39 - by Fisherman's Wharf - a boardwalk shopping center contains 110
stores and a MULTITUDE of dining options open daily www.pier39.com
The Cannery at Del Monte Square - near Fisherman's Wharf - old Del Monte
fruit-packing plant now a complex of art galleries, specialty shops,
international restaurants. www.thecannery.com
Ghiradelli Square - near Fisherman's Wharf - 8 buildings converted into a
number of unique shops and restaurants- A DON'T MISS - eating a goooey,
rich, ice cream speciality sundae!!! www.ghirardellisq.com
Britex Fabrics - off Union Square on Geary St. - 4 floors of FABRIC -
unbelievable - a must see!
Justin Herman Plaza - 3 acre park at foot of Market Street at the
Embarcader across from the Ferry Building. Artisans and craftsmen
display and sell their wares on Sat & Sun.

Restaurants - remember these are some that I have been to or are a part
of SF
#####1 Buena Vista Cafe - right where cable car turns around at Hyde St.
between Cannery and Ghiradelli Square - A MUST DO - have an Irish Coffee
- served 34,845,000 Irish Coffees since 1952
I already mentioned having a chocolate(of course) sundae at Ghiradelli
Square
Down by the Wharf - Alioto's
A. Sebella's since 1920
Boudin Bakery Cafe - get clam chowder in a sour dough bowl at Fisherman's
Wharf
Joe's Cable Car Restaurant - great burgers see menu on www.AAA.com
Julius' Castle - by Coit Tower reservations suggested - excellent views
and a cozy setting Historic menu on www.AAA.com
The Stinking Rose - in North Beach area known as "Little Italy" known for
abundant use of garlic - it's motto - "We season our garlic with fool".
415-781-7673
Tadich Grill - established in 1849 during Calif Gold Rush and is listed
with Calif Historical Society - be prepared to wait for a table and
waiters are somewhat "rough around the edges" 415-391-1849
Carnelian Room - semi-formal attire - spectacular views of city
415-433-7500 expensive!!
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company at Pier 39 - great view of the bay
Crab House at Pier 39 - Fresh crab is the specialty
California Culinery Academy - 625 Polk St. - this is an experience - see
students working behind glass windows preparing food - and unbelievable
buffet is served for lunch on Thur & Fri for $24 and the buffet dinner is
even more amazing on Thur & Fri for $40 call for reservations at
415-216-4329
Thirsty Bear Brewing Co. - between Montgomery & 3rd st on Howard - so
many tapas, so little time 415-974-0905
The Cliff House - at Oean Beach 6 mi w of downtown landmark restaurant
overlooks Seal Rocks and ocean great Sunday Brunch 415-386-3330
Remember these are just a small sampling - SF has many wonderful places
to eat !

 

[PampMomof3]

And to finish - the Steepest Street - SF is famous for its sharply-graded
streets. The steepest with no curves is Filbert Street between Hyde and
Leavenworth streets - with a 31.5% grade. Even native San Franciscans
avoid it. You got to see this to believe it!!

I hope you will take advantage of some of the sights I have listed - if
you have never been to San Francisco before - you will definitely sing "I
left my heart in San Francisco" when it is time to leave.
If you see me there - please say hI!
Tasha Burkett
Future Director
from Jackson, Cal.

 

[KellyTheChef]

That is a great list! I just emailed it to my director and the other director in our cluster!

 

[DebbieJ]

Thanks for sharing that, Kristi.

And hello again, Ginny! Our meeting in Dallas was way too brief. We'll have to hook up in SF! I'm all for Thursday night!

 

[Kitchen2u]

HEY GINNY!! I didn't know you were on this board too!! YEAH!!!

We will actually be going home on the 22nd though and Leaving on the 19th!!! SO it's even sooner than you think!!!

Yes, I'm so excited, I CAN'T wait!!! Deb and I are doing the ALcatraz thing on Saturday morning but that's all we have planned. Definitely be doing dinner on Saturday though!!!

Yep I'm here now...I was many moons ago ~ see you in SF!

Ginny

 

[Kitchen2u]

Thanks for sharing that, Kristi.

And hello again, Ginny! Our meeting in Dallas was way too brief. We'll have to hook up in SF! I'm all for Thursday night!

FANTASTIC!!! When it gets closer, we can decide where, what time, etc. Everyone I met at Leadership was basically a BRIEF "hey!"

Ginny

 

[pkd09]

I am soooo jealous. I was working for this trip last year and didn't quite make it. But I did make Level 1 which I was happy with since it was my first year with PC. I hope you have a wonderful time ... hop on a trolley for me!!!

 

[DebbieJ]

DH and I have been to SF before, so we need to figure out what we didn't see last time and make a game plan. I gave him the travel guide WEEKS ago.....MEN

The only thing we have planned is the Alcatraz tour on Saturday morning. Kristi and I are going--anyone else???

 

[PampMomof3]

We have never been and really looking forward to going. THe only thing that stresses me out is the flight there and back. I HATE FLYING!!!

 

[DebbieJ]

DH already bought an audio book to listen to on his iPod. He kinda freaks about flying too. He TOTALLY freaked when we went to Hawaii. Flying over all that water...

I guess I'll read a book? Or maybe United will offer a movie? I'd go for that.

 

[ShanaSmith]

Geez, that email was sent out by my director... and it didn't come to me. Probably because I am about 1 1/2 hours from SF and I saw Robin and Tasha last week. Thanks for sharing since we usually don't do the tourist stuff.

 

[Kitchen2u]

For those of you looking for SF sightseeing optionsSomething to look into for those of you looking at some sightseeing optioins ~ Darcy asked me about wine country tours...but there's other things with this SF GO CARD thing...

http://www.gosanfranciscocard.com/?engine=tripsfoatt

I have not idea what kind of wine tour you've been looking at, but this "Go Card" you buy...looks like it INCLUDES the wine country tour. You can buy a 1, 3, 5 day card...the 1 day card costs $45 (there's a sale for the 3-day cards or more right now until March 29)...and if it really included the wine tour...seems reasonable. You get to stop at the historic Sonoma Town Square ~ I love that place ~ cute shops, Sonoma Mission (California is known for the missions we have ~ all 4th grade classes have to do a mission project each year) is right there and the Cheese Factory (really a store like place but you can go in there and taste the different types of cheese ~ we usually come home with lots of cheese! There's a little deli like place in the Cheese Factory, reasonable sandwiches and good!). There's also an awesome Thai restaurant on the main strip coming into the Square ~ the Mexican restaurant right there is good too. I spent MANY days in Sonoma when I was owrking for the State of CA...one of our developmental centers is right there in Sonoma and of course, Napa State Hospital is nearby (I dealt with their nutrition programs).

But this GO CARD has other SF discounts...might be worth checking into!

So are we going to meet in the lobby Thursday night???

Ginny

 

[Kitchen2u]

Geez, that email was sent out by my director... and it didn't come to me. Probably because I am about 1 1/2 hours from SF and I saw Robin and Tasha last week. Thanks for sharing since we usually don't do the tourist stuff.

I'm 90 minutes away too Shana ~ where are you? You and I are LOVING that $600 travel allowance, huh?!?!?!

Ginny

 

[Kitchen2u]

Nevermind Shana ~ got it! Modesto ~ you're like an hour from me!

 

[sherriel]

I'll be there too!DH and I are going too! Looking forward to it, but not the long flight. Would love to meet some of you. This will be my first PC trip, and first time to San Fran.

 

[DebbieJ]

So are we going to meet in the lobby Thursday night???

Ginny

We're in two hotels, so we'll need to decide which one.

Before dinner drinks sound good to me.

 

[Kitchen2u]

We're in two hotels, so we'll need to decide which one.

Before dinner drinks sound good to me.

Yeah ~ I guess too many of us earn SF...drinks sound good to me! I'm just anxious to get my hotel assignment!!!

Ginny

 

[PampMomof3]

Yeah ~ I guess too many of us earn SF...drinks sound good to me! I'm just anxious to get my hotel assignment!!!

Ginny

I'm so excited to go! I have to figure out who'll be watching my kids!