One day we will move away from the Bay Area. Like so many others, we’ll take advantage of the ridiculously overpriced property values in the Bay Area and cash in. One potential destination is Portland, Oregon. There are lots of things to like about Portland. First of all we have several dear friends in Portland….
Month: February 2007
200 Second Street
One of my favorite new developments in the neighborhood is this one. What I really like is that the developer of the lofts at 200 Second Street had the stones to use colors other than the four or five “standard” exterior colors for new developments in the Bay Area. That along with some nice architectural…
To The “Grape One”, With Love
You know that I try to keep my blog upbeat. I rarely post anything even remotely negative. I strive to make everyone look great and happy. This is why most of you thinks that it’s one big party over here. Well, let me assure you that even the most upbeat members of thedude.com staff are…
Queen Mary II Arrives in San Francisco
We had everything worked out. We’d start with margaritas and a spicy bloody Mary at Sam’s in Tiburon. After a brunch of crab cakes Benedict and a fresh-shucked oyster and bacon omelet, we’d drive to the Golden Gate Bridge and park at the north end to avoid the huge crowds coming to see the big…