San Diego Robots

[Sethius]

We number around 3 or 4. Well, actually one doesn't read Giant Robot. But he likes the same stuff we like....punk rock, Asian movies, Asian food and culture. So, anyways, ever since August, these are the things we've done:

-watched "The Cure" at the Ken, a Japanese suspense film about hypnotism
-watched "Brother" starring Beat Takeshi as a Yakuza gangster living in America
-ate at various restaurants especially a Vietnamese noodle shop
-had two gaming nights playing various board games
-went to the 2nd annual San Diego Asian Film Festival watching The Flip Side, Shiri, Close Call, American Adobo etc.
-hung out at Tower Records in La Jolla
-played some pool in Clairemont
-browsed several bookstores
-went to Lou's Records in Encinitas
-went to the Casbah to watch the Dragons play

Anyways, we're looking for other San Diego readers to join us. It doesn't matter what part of SD you live. It doesn't matter if you're Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese, or white. Don't be afraid. We don't bite.

fellow sd robot right here. went to the film festival too. the museum where i work at co-presented a movie. good fun. am moving right now. maybe we can swap hits later! in the meantime, live good week!

[simplysue]

punk rock? that's cool. i'm not really into the same things other gr heads are into - i just like the mag for what it is and isn't...does that not make me a head too? :(

i was at the sdaff too - I didn't know what to think about Close Call at first but then it came to me - horrible.



[Edited by simplysue on 10-01-2001 at 03:49 PM]

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by simplysue
punk rock? that's cool. i'm not really into the same things other gr heads are into - i just like the mag for what it is and isn't...does that not make me a head too? :(

i was at the sdaff too - I didn't know what to think about Close Call at first but then it came to me - horrible.
[Edited by simplysue on 10-01-2001 at 03:49 PM]

Of course you're a head because its all about diversity of interests. (cue: rainbow and bunnies hopping across my sentiment)

re: Close Call.
It was a R-rated After-School Special. I couldn't wait for it to be over and when I found out that the director's daughters were in the movie it made me even more uncomfortable.

[shoegaze]

like i said.. the movie wasn't the best, but i still give credit to those who come together to work on a project and see it through to completion.

the actual making of the film deserves recognition, b/c honestly, there was a lot of hard work put into it, and how many of us have made a film? well, enough babblin'..

don't get me wrong, some of the writing could be different, and the last kite scene was cheezeee ..

sue, what other films did you see? i dunno if you got my message or not.. anywayz.. peaz

[simplysue]

Originally posted by shoegaze
like i said.. the movie wasn't the best, but i still give credit to those who come together to work on a project and see it through to completion.

the actual making of the film deserves recognition, b/c honestly, there was a lot of hard work put into it, and how many of us have made a film? well, enough babblin'..

don't get me wrong, some of the writing could be different, and the last kite scene was cheezeee ..

sue, what other films did you see? i dunno if you got my message or not.. anywayz.. peaz

well it's one thing to finish a product - but if you're gonna spend your time and energy putting out something - shouldn't it possses a sense of quality? some thoughtful development?

But I'm the fool for watching it when I could watch something else for free.

I thought Princess Fever would've made a more interesting film.

Roads and Bridges and Green Dragon on the otherhand I would've paid money to see - seamless transitions compared to the former.

shoe - yeah i got your message - you missed out on a free buffet! drunk girls! and drunk girls dancing with each other!

[shoegaze]

Originally posted by simplysue
shoe - yeah i got your message - you missed out on a free buffet! drunk girls! and drunk girls dancing with each other!

awwwww!!

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by shoegaze
Originally posted by simplysue
shoe - yeah i got your message - you missed out on a free buffet! drunk girls! and drunk girls dancing with each other!

awwwww!!


I think what shoegaze meant to say is "awwww, playah, that's every friday night for us."

saw pavilion of women at the film festival as well. mixed thoughts. beautifully shot, but too melodramatic. what does everyone check out in town?

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by shammy
saw pavilion of women at the film festival as well. mixed thoughts. beautifully shot, but too melodramatic. what does everyone check out in town?

Hey Shammy, if you're interested in kicking it with us,
when you have time, just shoot me an email. I put together
the mass emails among the San Diego GR-addicts.

So you're moving? Out of town or within San Diego?

What does everyone check out in town? I hit
the Casbah for my live music fix, La Jolla Shores for my
boogie boarding addiction, Torrey Pines State Beach for beach jogs and Penasquitos Canyon for outdoor runs, Lou's Records for my indie-punk music fix

[Phong-One]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Sethius
[B]We number around 3 or 4. Well, actually one doesn't read Giant Robot. But he likes the same stuff we like....punk rock, Asian movies, Asian food and culture. So, anyways, ever since August, these are the things we've done:

What if I don't like punk ... I'm strictly hip-hop...can I be down with you cats?

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by Phong-One
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Sethius
[B]We number around 3 or 4. Well, actually one doesn't read Giant Robot. But he likes the same stuff we like....punk rock, Asian movies, Asian food and culture. So, anyways, ever since August, these are the things we've done:

What if I don't like punk ... I'm strictly hip-hop...can I be down with you cats?


But of course. We're less about having strictly common interests and totally about having fun.

So what are you into exactly? What would you consider fun
and what would you find boring?







[Edited by montyburnz on 10-02-2001 at 08:20 PM]

[shoegaze]

Originally posted by Phong-One
What if I don't like punk ... I'm strictly hip-hop...can I be down with you cats? [/B]

yo i'm down with some hip hop.. i actually listen to everything, not just punk..

synth pop, electronic, indie rock, emo, pop punk, industrial, trip hop, jazz, downtempo, hip hop, shoegaze, brit pop, ambient, trance, a lil d+b and jungle but not really..

lately in my car i been listening to fischerspooner, bbe, dj shadow, hot rod circuit, muziq, kid loco, knapsack.. ++

where a bouts do you live in this city?

what's everyone doing this weekend?

[montyburnz]

I'll be gone this weekend starting Thursday...going to my cousin's wedding. Be back on Monday.

[Sethius]

Hey, I've been talking to Martin Wong through email a couple of times. He says that he might visit SD in a weekend or two. This would be a perfect opportunity for SD Robots to meet. Plus, we can hang with Martin eating mexican food at places like Alberto's or Roberto's.

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by Sethius
Hey, I've been talking to Martin Wong through email a couple of times. He says that he might visit SD in a weekend or two. This would be a perfect opportunity for SD Robots to meet. Plus, we can hang with Martin eating mexican food at places like Alberto's or Roberto's.

or Albierto's or Alejandro's (for realz, I'm not joking)
If we're feeling really daring we could get potacos (potato tacos) in La Jolla

man, we should have a bonfire on the beach!!!

[Edited by montyburnz on 10-03-2001 at 02:08 PM]

[simplysue]

seth - would he partake in 2 for 1 deal at Acapulco'S? I figure spare no expense for an administrator.

speaking of d&b, has anyone checked out the dragon lounge?



[Edited by simplysue on 10-03-2001 at 02:27 PM]

[Phong-One]

Originally posted by montyburnz

But of course. We're less about having strictly common interests and totally about having fun.

So what are you into exactly? What would you consider fun
and what would you find boring?

[Edited by montyburnz on 10-02-2001 at 08:20 PM] [/B]

What do I consider fun in SD??? Hmm...I'll start with my favorite drinking spots...in no particular order:

1. Bar Dynamite - We've already talked about this joint...cheap, strong drinks, no cover, and nice rare groove, soul and hiphop beats (on fridays and saturdays). Not as cool as it used to be, but better than most joints.

2. Nunu's - A dive spot in Hillcrest with an eclectic, cool clientele. Great place to pre-party. Cocktails are old-school and the music from the jukebox is butter.

3. Star Bar - Reminds me of a GI bar in Manila or Saigon, pre-1975. The waitresses/bartenders are all Asian women and look like like extras from "Full Metal Jacket." Sucky sucky, two dolla make you holla! A dream spot for AF's (that's asian fetishists, not Abercrombie and Fitch). Strong and cheap cocktails though.

4. Onyx Room - Sometimes cool. Sometimes not cool. Drinks are too expensive, but i dig the chicks.

[Sethius]

Originally posted by Phong-One
What do I consider fun in SD??? Hmm...I'll start with my favorite drinking spots...in no particular order.

3. Star Bar - Reminds me of a GI bar in Manila or Saigon, pre-1975. The waitresses/bartenders are all Asian women and look like like extras from "Full Metal Jacket." Sucky sucky, two dolla make you holla! A dream spot for AF's (that's asian fetishists, not Abercrombie and Fitch). Strong and cheap cocktails though. [/B]

Hey, Phong. Give me the address of this bar.

[shoegaze]

yea i been to Nunu's.. i like that place.. it gets pretty crowded, but yeah the music is good.. dope if you manage to get a booth ..

[Phong-One]

Originally posted by Sethius
Originally posted by Phong-One
What do I consider fun in SD??? Hmm...I'll start with my favorite drinking spots...in no particular order.

3. Star Bar - Reminds me of a GI bar in Manila or Saigon, pre-1975. The waitresses/bartenders are all Asian women and look like like extras from "Full Metal Jacket." Sucky sucky, two dolla make you holla! A dream spot for AF's (that's asian fetishists, not Abercrombie and Fitch). Strong and cheap cocktails though.

Hey, Phong. Give me the address of this bar. [/B]

It's in Downtown San Diego right across from Horton Plaza on E Street between 4th and 5th Street. See you there.

[Sethius]

Originally posted by Phong-One

It's in Downtown San Diego right across from Horton Plaza on E Street between 4th and 5th Street. See you there. [/B][/QUOTE]

Hey, I checked out Star Bar. The girls are OK, but the drinks are strong. I was going to play some pool, but I had to go.

[shammy718]

hey, guys. i live in north park. caught sensefield and other bands at the mira mesa epicenter last night. wanted to see the new end originals in LA tonight (former members of Far) but went to the world reggae festival instead. everyone was thunderbaked! saw afroman play. good fun. as for bars, i like the red fox, the live wire, and more. maybe i'll catch you cats around town sometime...

[Sethius]

Originally posted by shammy718
hey, guys. i live in north park. caught sensefield and other bands at the mira mesa epicenter last night.

Hey, I went to that show too. It was crowded. I liked Larger Than LIfe.

[shammy718]

hey, sethius. it seemed like one of the smallest venues i've ever been to, but that's the epicenter and i don't mind it. did you like the show? i teach rhetoric at state, and one of my former students is in jack's broken heart. so i went to support him..but i like sensefield and enjoyed the last set. i was right in the front! did you catch them? anyway, enjoy your weeknd. it's a small town (im from ny originally) but there's fun to be had if one looks :) take care

[Sethius]

Originally posted by shammy718
hey, sethius. it seemed like one of the smallest venues i've ever been to, but that's the epicenter and i don't mind it. did you like the show? i teach rhetoric at state, and one of my former students is in jack's broken heart. so i went to support him..but i like sensefield and enjoyed the last set. i was right in the front! did you catch them? anyway, enjoy your weeknd. it's a small town (im from ny originally) but there's fun to be had if one looks :) take care



Hey shammy. Are you Sharon? The Chinese girl that used to live in the Philippines?

[shammy718]

c'est moi! have i met you before, sethius? you know my name too. remind me please. enjoy this week in san diego...

s

[mpyre]

Wassup SD Robots!

After 8 years of living in Irvine, CA, I'm moving back to SD. My business partner and I want to move into a cool loft for our graphic design biz/t-shirt line. There's no real cool lofts in Orange County. I wanted to try LA, but his girlfriend lives in La Jolla...

We found a spot in the middle of downtown. Hope to see fellow GR peeps around town. I used to do flyers for clubs and Raves in SD until about 95. Hope to get back into the scene.

I can't believe I'm going back! If you walk around downtown and you hear someone playing Gran Turismo or Phantasy Star Online real loud or you hear the sounds of Cowboy Bebop coming from a loft, it's probably us.

619 foreva

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by mpyre
Wassup SD Robots!

After 8 years of living in Irvine, CA, I'm moving back to SD. My business partner and I want to move into a cool loft for our graphic design biz/t-shirt line....
We found a spot in the middle of downtown. Hope to see fellow GR peeps around town.

Welcome back! I hope we can all hang out when you get settled.




[Edited by montyburnz on 10-09-2001 at 10:15 AM]

[Sethius]

Originally posted by shammy718
c'est moi! have i met you before, sethius? you know my name too. remind me please. enjoy this week in san diego...

s

Hi Sharon. This is Jon. I talked to you at the Epicentre earlier this year. Your student's band was playing-I forgot which band...But I'm the Filipino guy that just walked up to you all of a sudden.

[Phong-One]

Originally posted by Sethius
Originally posted by shammy718
c'est moi! have i met you before, sethius? you know my name too. remind me please. enjoy this week in san diego...

s

Hi Sharon. This is Jon. I talked to you at the Epicentre earlier this year. Your student's band was playing-I forgot which band...But I'm the Filipino guy that just walked up to you all of a sudden.

It's good to see two san diego robots reunited...Reading Sethius and Shammy's posts reminds me of a cheesy chinese soap opera...

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by Phong-One
Originally posted by Sethius
Originally posted by shammy718
c'est moi! have i met you before, sethius? you know my name too. remind me please. enjoy this week in san diego...

s

Hi Sharon. This is Jon. I talked to you at the Epicentre earlier this year. Your student's band was playing-I forgot which band...But I'm the Filipino guy that just walked up to you all of a sudden.

It's good to see two san diego robots reunited...Reading Sethius and Shammy's posts reminds me of a cheesy chinese soap opera...

Ha ha...can I be the evil twin? Drama fo yo mama.

[shoegaze]

Originally posted by mpyre
Wassup SD Robots!

After 8 years of living in Irvine, CA, I'm moving back to SD. My business partner and I want to move into a cool loft for our graphic design biz/t-shirt line. There's no real cool lofts in Orange County. I wanted to try LA, but his girlfriend lives in La Jolla...

619 foreva

hey welcome back cottuh!..

yo i'd love to see your stuff, sounds like you got yer stuff togetha.. if you guys ever need any help with designs, screening, web design etc.. def hit me up.. me and a friend had our own tshirt biz back in college, unfort. he gambled away all our earnings, so our program fell apart...

seriously tho, i'm down to help you guys if you want some extra peeps on staff..

laytuzz.

[shoegaze]

It's good to see two san diego robots reunited...Reading Sethius and Shammy's posts reminds me of a cheesy chinese soap opera...

-------------

Ha ha...can I be the evil twin? Drama fo yo mama. [/B]

aww snaps.. i just wanna sing.. 'ree you nighted end et feeels so geeewddd...'!

[shammy718]

hey, jon! i remember! saw farside and gameface that night. i like how low key the epicenter is sometimes. greetings to other sd robots out there too. anyone going to the blonde redhead show on the 19th (belly up tavern)? my boyfriend and i are checkin it out. enjoy your weekends!

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by shammy718
hey, jon! i remember! saw farside and gameface that night. i like how low key the epicenter is sometimes. greetings to other sd robots out there too. anyone going to the blonde redhead show on the 19th (belly up tavern)? my boyfriend and i are checkin it out. enjoy your weekends!

I've never heard blonde redhead...you'll like the Belly Up.
Its got great sound and good sight lines. the only downside is the prison guard bouncers.

[shoegaze]

I've never heard blonde redhead...you'll like the Belly Up.
Its got great sound and good sight lines. the only downside is the prison guard bouncers.

actually you have but just don't know it.. i've played them in my car before..

next time i'll sing so you know haha!

i'm gonna try to go to the show.. but i like to not spend money when i can help it.. i yam poooor

[Sethius]

I'm really proud where I live-Mira Mesa. Many call this place "Manila Mesa" or "Little Manila" but I'm not offended. In fact, most of my neighbors are white. It's because it's near the military base and the Catholic church that so many Filipinos live here. But the streets are clean and straight. And almost everything is here-malls, bookstores, and a big movie theatre. I even go to the Epicentre once in a while and think that this is the hippest place for punk rock in San Diego.

[Sethius]

I just got an email from Martin Wong saying that he will come down to San Diego to watch the Casbah's Halloween party starring Rocket from the Crypt. He suggested that we have dinner with him before 9 or 10pm to talk and hang out. All SD Robots get your tickets and costumes ready!

[tonybricker]

Hello San Diego Robots-

I just received an email from MontyBurnz and was pleased to see that the SD robot population is bountiful. Cool, cool. I'm super-stoked to hear that some of you/us are graphic designers and t-shirt designers, I've done my share of that and would be highly interested to check out the vaunted studio/loft...but no one's been posting here as of late, hopefully this will revive the thread as it would be cool to meet some of you or at least talk to you guys. My email is tonybricker@hotmail.com if anyone is interested...

Shoegaze- we should get together and listen to music, I remember talking to you in the "downtempo" thread in the Ghetto Blaster room.

[mpyre]

Hey GR peeps...

I did get a loft down here in Downtown SD. The ceiling height is average but the floor space is good (1150 sq. feet).

I'm still moving stuff in. Last weekend we hit Lowes and Ikea four days in a row...we is almost done.

-Downtown is pretty noisy on certain nights.I just turn up the volume on Devil May Cry or the Final Fantasy DVD.

-We had to go to Sears at UTC after busting our vaccuum--we had been using it without a bag. Anyways, I was kinda sad noticing that Yellow Brick Road was no more and the really crappy UTC movie theater was gone.

-All the promoters and clubbers I knew are gone. At least it's very reassuring to know that a new generation has picked up the mantle and continue the 619 tradition of throwing good parties.

-My roomate is looking forward to hitting Jollibee soon (he's vietnamese). After years of me bagging on Bolsa and Little Saigon, he gets his turn to bag on Flips. I'm going to give him a tour of Chula, National City and Plaza Manila.

-We want to invite GR over during the next Comic Con.

I'll post pics of our humble pad when we're done. We've got a little Astro Boy postcard collection displayed and little doodads all over the place. (I'll post a secret URL in a month or two).

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by mpyre
Hey GR peeps...

I did get a loft down here in Downtown SD. The ceiling height is average but the floor space is good (1150 sq. feet).

-My roomate is looking forward to hitting Jollibee soon (he's vietnamese). After years of me bagging on Bolsa and Little Saigon, he gets his turn to bag on Flips. I'm going to give him a tour of Chula, National City and Plaza Manila.

I'll post pics of our humble pad when we're done. We've got a little Astro Boy postcard collection displayed and little doodads all over the place. (I'll post a secret URL in a month or two).

Welcome back, Kotter. We should hang out sometime when
you're all settled down.

So where's the nearest Jollibee. I'd like to check that fast food out. given that I'm Chinee, what would you recommend from the menu?

[mpyre]

Originally posted by montyburnz
So where's the nearest Jollibee. I'd like to check that fast food out. given that I'm Chinee, what would you recommend from the menu?

[/B]

Well I haven't been to a Jollibee since 87 and that was in the Phillipines. It's considered the McDonald's of the Phillippines.

Here's their site: http://www.jollibee.com.ph/

On TV, they have scary commercials featuring a big dancing Bumblebee.

Last I heard, there's a Jollibee in Chula Vista, San Diego but I haven't been there yet.

I do remember the burgers tasted kind of odd but that could have been the quality of the meat in the PI.

I hope to snag stuff with the bee logo when I drop by.

I wonder if they call the fries "pries" on the menu...

[Edited by mpyre on 11-15-2001 at 07:02 PM]

[Sethius]

Originally posted by montyburnz
So where's the nearest Jollibee. I'd like to check that fast food out. given that I'm Chinee, what would you recommend from the menu?
[/B]

I've been to the Jollibee in National City. I ordered the Chicken Joy, which is just regular fried drumsticks. Too bad they don't give you rice.

[shoegaze]

.. given that I'm Chinee, what would you recommend from the menu?


'Chinee' huh? i never knew..

[Sethius]

Here's a question for all you SD Robots that haven't posted on this thread yet....

"Where in San Diego is your favorite place to hang out?"

Please not all at once....

[montyburnz]

I don't really hang out anywhere.

I like going to La Jolla Cove at night to sit by the ocean.
I run at Torrey Pines State Park. Its really beautiful there too.

[shammy718]

hillcrest cinemas

balboa park - mopa, zoo, gardens

borders

che cafe

taka sushi, chinese historical museum, 5th avenue downtown

epicentre

vegetarian joints

off the record/ lou's


has anyone checked out mission trails park (off mission gorge road)?

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by shammy718
hillcrest cinemas

balboa park - mopa, zoo, gardens

borders

che cafe

taka sushi, chinese historical museum, 5th avenue downtown

epicentre

vegetarian joints

off the record/ lou's


has anyone checked out mission trails park (off mission gorge road)?


i've never been to the Chinese museum. So what's there?

So, what are good vegetarian spots?

Never been to Mission trails park either.

[montyburnz]

i sent this email out to everyone in 'Dago I had an email address for:

Hey,

I was browsing the lineup for the Ken, Landmark's movie theater in
Kensington, and I ran across some flicks y'all might be interested in
seeing en mass as a San Diego GR-type meet.

Nov 30-Dec6: Vampire Hunter D. Anime that I know nothing about and its
third in a series. Still, the animation looks very good.

Dec 7-13: Audition. Japanese movie about a guy who is looking for a new
wife and he gets more than he bargains for. All I know is that the director
is a sicko-over-the-top-gorehound-freak. So, I wouldn't be surprised if you
don't want to see this. But, then who will I hide behind when things get
scary?

Jan 18-24: A matter of Taste. French thriller that won a bunch of French "Academy Awards."

Feb 22-28: What Time Is It There? Movie by a Taiwanese director about
"obsession, alienation, and repressed desire." The description makes it
sound interesting. who knows.

oh yeah, the website is http://www.LandmarkTheaters.com...check it out there's a number of films that I didn't mention. I don't know your tastee.

I still want to see: Mullholland Drive, Donnie Darko, The Man Who Wasn't
There, Harry Potter, Heist, and the Royal Tenenbaums (hasn't come out yet, but I'm
delirious with anticipation.)

exiting stage left
yours truly,
Montyburnz

[tonybricker]

hey now, I'm not lazy, I'm just mad busy and spend my weekends doing laundry and the like, stuff I don;t have time to do during the week. I'd love to hang out with you guys.

Speaking of meeting people, and this is a shot in the dark, but do any SD Robots need a roommate....?? Cuz I'm looking for a room and I'm sure you guys are far cooler than anyone else I'd meet..

Monty, those movies sounded pretty good, if you and the "hardcore" robots haven't seen them all yet somebody should email me...

[shoegaze]

...While the rest of you seem to be apathetic about hanging out with us. So my conclusion is that San Diegans are just plain lazy. What do you think?

..umm what!? you gots to chill.. that's no way to make friends.. people aren't obligated to hang out due to a common thread yo.. people have lives other than this board.. i think i'm pretty damn fun if you ask me.. i can be pretty damn rowdy too.. just coz other SD robots aren't bangin at your door doesn't mean there's no fun to be had... come on now.. :P when i go out skating i meet new people all the time.. and i still consider myself pretty new to this city.. so what if peeps don't read giant robot? you can make friends anywhere if that's what you're lookin for.. i myself pride myself in being able to hang out with people of different backgrounds and interests.. i'm not one of those peeps that gravitate toward certain cliques coz they're into somethin'.. of course it's cool to meet folks with similar interests, but i try not to limit myself.. i kinda think your statement was a lil' rude to the fellow SD peeps who post to this board.. i mean think about it.. if people wanna hang out, they'll hang out, but if they can't, there's no reason to make people feel guilty about it.. what's that about?..

[Ryan]

werd to bigberd...

theres quite a few robots that live in nyc or near it, but ive only met a fraction of them and itd be nearly impossible to round them all up mainly cuz not all of them would want to anyway..so i wouldnt say that people arent meeting up cuz theyre lazy, but rather they have other things to do, is that so hard to believe?
maybe you came off more harsh than you meant to be, but i know when i invite people to meet up its always an open invitation, i dont want to exclude anyone but at the sametime, its cool if 1 other person shows up or if 10 people show up..

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by Sethius

But what about SD? There have been more than 700 views on this thread, but we remain scattered. The three of us (Sethius, montyburnz, and shoegaze) are the only ones that form this group. While the rest of you seem to be apathetic about hanging out with us. So my conclusion is that San Diegans are just plain lazy. What do you think?

Umm, about them 700 posts: most of them were mine. It was a sick ploy to make people think the Burnz had interesting shit to say. Sort of like the time I stuffed my own Valentine's box in 4th grade. just kidding just kidding

Seriously, I don't think you intended to alienate people, Sethius. I'm guessing you just wanted to stir the pot to get folks to come out of the woodwork. We all know the only way to do that is to get rich and famous.

In conclusion...I'm starting to sound like a 4th grade paper...I'd love to kick it with all the local robots, but
we all have busy lives. Its always been "whatever's clever" in my book.

Be careful what you wish for: you could meet a guy like Shoegaze who will ask to use your bathroom and once he's in there he dips your toothbrush in the toilet and puts it back. He'll poke holes in your condoms. Shoegaze sends people the ILOVEU virus. He replaces your punk cd's with Celine Dion and R. Kelly. He bitch slaps women for no reason. Can't trust no one these days.







[Edited by montyburnz on 11-29-2001 at 11:14 PM]

[martin]

What Time Is It There? Definitely go see that movie at the Ken. The director Tsai Ming Liang is rad and so is the lead actor Lee Kang Shang... (I could be off on the spellings.) Make sure you're not tired, though. It's not one for short attention spans.

What, no one gets rolled potato tacos at Don Carlos Taco Shop in La Jolla then watches the sea lions at the children's pool?

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by martin
What Time Is It There? Definitely go see that movie at the Ken...

What, no one gets rolled potato tacos at Don Carlos Taco Shop in La Jolla then watches the sea lions at the children's pool?

Thanks for the movie tip, Martin. I was on the fence about that one.

My ex-gf, I call her the Notorious C.H.O., turned me on to Don Carlos's Po-tacos. There was debate, in some quarters, whether they are authentic mexican food. And they actually are countryside cuisine.

The sea lions are cool. Before they put the barrier up, I saw a really drunk asshole take his flip-flops off and do a quick drumroll on one of them critters. I'm not a violent man, but the urge to throttle did flash through me. I was like Bruce Banner having a hot flash.

[Sethius]

Originally posted by shoegaze
[QUOTE]
..umm what!? you gots to chill.. that's no way to make friends.. people aren't obligated to hang out due to a common thread yo.. people have lives other than this board.. i think i'm pretty damn fun if you ask me.. i can be pretty damn rowdy too.. just coz other SD robots aren't bangin at your door doesn't mean there's no fun to be had... come on now.. :P when i go out skating i meet new people all the time.. and i still consider myself pretty new to this city.. so what if peeps don't read giant robot? you can make friends anywhere if that's what you're lookin for.. i myself pride myself in being able to hang out with people of different backgrounds and interests.. i'm not one of those peeps that gravitate toward certain cliques coz they're into somethin'.. of course it's cool to meet folks with similar interests, but i try not to limit myself.. i kinda think your statement was a lil' rude to the fellow SD peeps who post to this board.. i mean think about it.. if people wanna hang out, they'll hang out, but if they can't, there's no reason to make people feel guilty about it.. what's that about?..

Sorry I got carried away. Actually it's my grudge with San Diego in general. I've lived here for 26 years. I've seen friends come and go. But I'm just saying that the people here are a bit conservative. There's lots to do in SD, no doubt about that. But I'm tired of seeing empty streets and people just staying at home. You have to admit that this thread reflects the attitude of this city. So I just wanted to point that out.

But it's a new decade. I'm meeting new people all the time. Life is good. I'm just looking for more variety and meeting more people to share the Asian-American experience.

[shammy718]

went to the green tea house at convoy today. pretty good. kinda reminds me of saints alp teahouse in nyc. but the staff here was seriously overworked. good for them, i guess. check it out, if you like tea!

[Sethius]

Someone told me that there's a club in Clairemont called "The Scene". I don't know if it's a kids' joint or if they play any good bands there. Anyone heard of it?

[simplysue]

Originally posted by shoegaze
...While the rest of you seem to be apathetic about hanging out with us. So my conclusion is that San Diegans are just plain lazy. What do you think?

..umm what!? you gots to chill.. that's no way to make friends.. people aren't obligated to hang out due to a common thread yo.. people have lives other than this board.. i think i'm pretty damn fun if you ask me.. i can be pretty damn rowdy too.. just coz other SD robots aren't bangin at your door doesn't mean there's no fun to be had... come on now.. :P when i go out skating i meet new people all the time.. and i still consider myself pretty new to this city.. so what if peeps don't read giant robot? you can make friends anywhere if that's what you're lookin for.. i myself pride myself in being able to hang out with people of different backgrounds and interests.. i'm not one of those peeps that gravitate toward certain cliques coz they're into somethin'.. of course it's cool to meet folks with similar interests, but i try not to limit myself.. i kinda think your statement was a lil' rude to the fellow SD peeps who post to this board.. i mean think about it.. if people wanna hang out, they'll hang out, but if they can't, there's no reason to make people feel guilty about it.. what's that about?..

shoegaze to the rescue!

Hey, I'm down to meet up with y'all. I think it's a simple case of failed initiative is all.

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by simplysue

shoegaze to the rescue!

Hey, I'm down to meet up with y'all. I think it's a simple case of failed initiative is all. [/B]

Its Shoegaze's breath, right? Come on you can admit it. boo-yah

[tonybricker]

I just wanted to say that it was cool to meet some of you folks last night, you know who you are. I was thinking about the movie this morning while washing my hair (imagining what it would be like to have D's long raven locks, and atalking face embedded in your hand) and decided I liked it for the most part.

The part with the flying vampire rocketship gets my vote for weirdest part of the movie.

[montyburnz]

I don't get why, in Vampire Hunter D, they never show D's fight with the werewolf guy. The werewolf just ends up dying. It was a wacky movie, but I liked it.

[Edited by montyburnz on 12-06-2001 at 01:07 PM]

[tonybricker]

my personal theory is tht it's because the werewolf guy was the weakest of the 3 bodyguards. The first two, I thought, had some pretty badass powers.

The shadow guy reminded me a lot of the shadow guy from Ninja Scroll.

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by tonybricker
my personal theory is tht it's because the werewolf guy was the weakest of the 3 bodyguards. The first two, I thought, had some pretty badass powers.

The shadow guy reminded me a lot of the shadow guy from Ninja Scroll.

I think Vampire D came from the same author of Ninja Scroll.
I need to check Scroll out sometime. Never seen it.

[tonybricker]

I love Ninja Scroll. It's a pretty crazy movie, I've seen it probably almost 20 times, I had it on video a few years ago and lost it. The more I thihnk about it, the more I agree that it was like Vampire Hunter D- the art, aspects of the plot, everything. Ninja Scroll (the original movie, not thenew series) is like D but with Samurai and a more cohesive plot. And it's a little more extreme as far as sex and violence go. I think it's more badass in general, but then again, I love the movie...

[shoegaze]

Originally posted by tonybricker
I just wanted to say that it was cool to meet some of you folks last night, you know who you are. I was thinking about the movie this morning while washing my hair (imagining what it would be like to have D's long raven locks, and atalking face embedded in your hand) and decided I liked it for the most part.

The part with the flying vampire rocketship gets my vote for weirdest part of the movie.

i actually used to have long ass hair.. i know it's funny to think about it now..

[shoegaze]

..so whuts up with tha movie mah peeps?

sue, leigh sez any day but tuesday..

tell him he's not the boss of you!

[mpyre]

Hey SD robots...
Where's the best place to catch a flick? I need to get Lord of Rings tix by this weekend. I usually get tix at AMC Mission Valley (if they can confirm the showing is on a big screen).

How's the Edwards down here? I use to go to the Edwards Irvine Spectrum all the time since they post which films are in the big theaters.

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by mpyre
Hey SD robots...
Where's the best place to catch a flick? I need to get Lord of Rings tix by this weekend. I usually get tix at AMC Mission Valley (if they can confirm the showing is on a big screen).

How's the Edwards down here? I use to go to the Edwards Irvine Spectrum all the time since they post which films are in the big theaters.

Good question. my 2 cents:

I have negative feelings towards Mission Valley because its
in that kiddie mall and I got a fire alarm pulled during a movie once. (Its happened 3 times to my friend.) So, that's my bias.

I've been to the new Edwards in Mira Mesa and it has a big screen and stadium seating.

There's also a chain of theaters called the Pacific Theaters. I know their Clairemont Mesa location has stadium seating, but their screen isn't huge.

[shoegaze]

hey mpyre..

hows the setup comin along?
i'd love to come down and check out the operation!

..so when are we all meeting up? see yall fools in 2k2 yo

[mpyre]

Originally posted by shoegaze
hey mpyre..

hows the setup comin along?
i'd love to come down and check out the operation!


It's been fun. We got done setting up our pad after one month of work. Now we're just kicking back and spending the rest of the year throwing around new ideas for graphics and stuff we want to do.

I've been killing seagulls in MGS2, pulling my hair out waiting for Fellowship of the Ring (finished the entire Lord of Rings Book) and people-watching 7th Street. The Buffet at Sycuan is pretty good. At the rate we've been kicking back, we won't get our web stuff done until 2003! But that's OK. After 9/11, we're in no rush to bury ourselves in work.

We've been going up to OC and LA about every other week. It's cool being back in SD.

[shoegaze]

Originally posted by montyburnz
I don't get why, in Vampire Hunter D, they never show D's fight with the werewolf guy. The werewolf just ends up dying. It was a wacky movie, but I liked it.

[Edited by montyburnz on 12-06-2001 at 01:07 PM]

they did!..don't you remember, that when you wet your pants and put your hands over your eyes, whimpering something about "..i just wanna be home safe n sound with my pet mouse.." honestly the fight scene wasn't that scary monty..

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by shoegaze
Originally posted by montyburnz
I don't get why, in Vampire Hunter D, they never show D's fight with the werewolf guy. The werewolf just ends up dying. It was a wacky movie, but I liked it.

[Edited by montyburnz on 12-06-2001 at 01:07 PM]

they did!..don't you remember, that when you wet your pants and put your hands over your eyes, whimpering something about "..i just wanna be home safe n sound with my pet mouse.." honestly the fight scene wasn't that scary monty..

If the fight scene wasn't so scary, why were you crouched down in front of your seat asking me "is it over? is it over yet? When its over, kick me ok?"

[shoegaze]

Originally posted by montyburnz
If the fight scene wasn't so scary, why were you crouched down in front of your seat asking me "is it over? is it over yet? When its over, kick me ok?"

crouching shoegaze hidden movie.

anyway, i was crouching down, coz when you moved your hands over your eyes, you knocked your pet mouse off the armrest and didn't even notice! i was grabbin him so he could continue watchin the movie..



[Edited by shoegaze on 12-13-2001 at 10:31 PM]

[Sethius]

Hey there...Just wanted to revive this thread since I started it. I seriously want to make Senior Robot, but I am so far behind! I didn't know you had to make more that 200 posts to reach that level. Oh well.

Anyways, glad that this thread has made more that 5 pages with over 1500 views. I didn't know so many GR readers live in San Diego.

Here is a conversation topic for you to talk about: "What ware your favorite memories of San Diego?"

[ocd]

one more post...

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by Sethius
[QUOTE]
Anyways, glad that this thread has made more that 5 pages with over 1500 views. I didn't know so many GR readers live in San Diego. [QUOTE]

I don't think there are that many GR readers in SD. The thread just makes great bathroom reading.

[QUOTE]
Here is a conversation topic for you to talk about: "What ware your favorite memories of San Diego?"


I've only lived here 5 years. Its hard to get nostalgic.
But, it is interesting to think back to the first day I arrived in SD and I didn't know Coronado from La Mesa. Over time, I got familiar with the city...it was like one of those computer games where the unknown areas are fogged in until your character explores.

What else. People tell me SD used to be much smaller with less development. Basically the area where I work has exploded over the last 10 years.

[Sethius]

I remember MIra Mesa used to be totally bare. That Target shopping area was nothing, just a pile of mud. I remember me and my friends walking home across the lot while getting our shoes filled with mud. That was around '86/'87.

-my family buying a house, when MIra Mesa was still a growing community.
-walking to school and seeing the street leading to Sorrento Valley/805 freeway was not even built.
-having a picnic at Miramar Lake, when the area was not filled with wild grass.
-going to Yellow Brick Road at UTC and playing video games
-selling newspaper subscriptions all over North County around '89
-going to my first Comic-Con in '94 or '95.

and

-I thought 2001 was a good year in San Diego.

[mpyre]

Been enjoying being back in SD and living downtown. I thought I'd have lots of time to finish my website and do art for myself but FFX and the Gamecube have kept me busy.

As for SD memories, I have many positive ones but the one I can't shake was one strange day in the early 80's--the day a gunman walked into a McDonalds and shot people (I think it was Imperial Beach). Now it seems we have a new shooting event every 2 months (Columbine, disgruntled workers, etc.).

Been itching to do flyers for the SD club scene but all my promoter buddies have moved on.As for my latest work, I just did a cover for Newsweek International. The Japan website has it:
http://www.nwj.ne.jp/

It will be up for only a week (1/9/02 to 1/16/02). I did the guy in the suit getting up. I usually do covers regularly for Europe and Asia, but they've relied on photos since 9/11. Seems like magazines are getting away from the Terrorist story (check out Time's i-mac cover).

It was trippy going back to Plaza Manila, er Bonita for the first time in 4 years today.

[montyburnz]

We got jealous of all those New Yawk types planning their GR meet. So we're going to, tentatively, catch Brotherhood of the Wolf next Saturday, the 19th. C'mon out...we can start a sewing circle or someting.

[Edited by montyburnz on 01-13-2002 at 11:26 PM]

[mpyre]

Originally posted by montyburnz
We got jealous of all those New Yawk types planning their GR meet. So we're going to, tentatively, catch Brotherhood of the Wolf next Saturday, the 19th. C'mon out...we can start a sewing circle or someting.

[Edited by montyburnz on 01-13-2002 at 11:26 PM]

Aww man...I be up in Irvine that weekend.

Anyways, BOTW might not be the best flick to catch that day. I just caught a matinee of it today at Mission Valley. Action was OK but a lot of the flick is reaally slow.

The coolest thing was seeing the trailer for "The Debut". I caught this flick in OC last year and I'm sure it will do very well in SD. I took my parents to a screening in OC and they told all their barcadas/friends in SD about it.

On another film note, Black Hawk Down is a stunning book. I can't wait to see the film after hearing glowing reviews from friends in NY and LA.

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by mpyre
Originally posted by montyburnz
We got jealous of all those New Yawk types planning their GR meet. So we're going to, tentatively, catch Brotherhood of the Wolf next Saturday, the 19th. C'mon out...we can start a sewing circle or someting.

[Edited by montyburnz on 01-13-2002 at 11:26 PM]

Aww man...I be up in Irvine that weekend.

Anyways, BOTW might not be the best flick to catch that day. I just caught a matinee of it today at Mission Valley. Action was OK but a lot of the flick is reaally slow.

The coolest thing was seeing the trailer for "The Debut". I caught this flick in OC last year and I'm sure it will do very well in SD. I took my parents to a screening in OC and they told all their barcadas/friends in SD about it.

On another film note, Black Hawk Down is a stunning book. I can't wait to see the film after hearing glowing reviews from friends in NY and LA.


Yeah, we're thinking about checking out The Debut which comes out, I think, on the 25th.

I want to see Blackhawk Down too. If you're gonna go just post when and we can all meet up.

[jessalyn]

Originally posted by Sethius
Someone told me that there's a club in Clairemont called "The Scene". I don't know if it's a kids' joint or if they play any good bands there. Anyone heard of it?

The Scene = corporate rock! ew.

Le Tigre is playing there soon, but The Scene is uh, not "the scene" (that place would be the Che Cafe)!

[Sethius]

"The Scene" is a nice dark room with decent acoustics. We checked out Rocket from the Crypt last Saturday. Hey, it's better than the Epicentre.

[shammy718]

hey sethius! how was the rocket show? im bummed i missed it. im friends with jason (trumpet player) too! am thinking bout checkin out pinback and jonah (from far)'s side band..one line drawing this month. maybe i'll see everyone there : )

[montyburnz]

They rawked!!! Whoo-hoo!!!

[Shortwan157]

Originally posted by jessalyn
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Sethius
[B]Someone told me that there's a club in Clairemont called "The Scene". I don't know if it's a kids' joint or if they play any good bands there. Anyone heard of it?

The Scene = corporate rock! ew.

Le Tigre is playing there soon, but The Scene is uh, not "the scene" (that place would be the Che Cafe)!

Che Cafe rocks!!! Give me vegan ice cream bars any time!

[shammy718]

hey, everyone! where's a good place in town to buy a new quality wetsuit that won't break the bank? went to emerald city and didn't feel it... let me know!

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by shammy718
hey, everyone! where's a good place in town to buy a new quality wetsuit that won't break the bank? went to emerald city and didn't feel it... let me know!

I've been meaning to get one all winter because I wanted to go boogie boarding, but I never did. Some have recommended Costco to me, except all they had were spring suits. Others recommend Ebay.

[mpyre]

While we're on the topic of where to buy stuff...

Been in SD for 6 months and I'm out of it in terms of good stores.

Where's the best shops for videogame stuff and import (anime, Japanese) goods?

I've been trying to get my Dreamcast outfitted with a BBA and I've had to rely on net stuff. Plus, I had to hit the Gamestop mall shops to get some DC games to be able to set the BBA modem. To make a long story short, I got shipped the wrong modem (Buyrite sucks) and I've had to resort to bidding on e-bay ($140). I'd gladly pay anyone that amount around SD for the BBA instead of using ebay.

Wish I knew videogame sources around SD--the only ones I know are in OC/LA.

On another note, why the heck are they showing "Showtime" on AMC Mission Valley's Digital screen when "Ice Age" should be on it?

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by mpyre
While we're on the topic of where to buy stuff...

Been in SD for 6 months and I'm out of it in terms of good stores.

Where's the best shops for videogame stuff and import (anime, Japanese) goods?


I'm only aware of Gamestop as a source of game stuff.
I don't know any good mom n' pop stores...

I don't buy import stuff either. I've seen anime at Fry's.
You might want to check some local comic shops...I shop at Comic Gallery, but that seems a little pricey.

There's always the San Diego Comic Con. Save up and make a list for that fanboy riot.

[mpyre]

Yup. Comic Con is where it's at.

Since I'm downtown now and I usually get free passes, I'm gonna hit it each day.

I like going to the GR booth and acting like a newbie: "Wow GR magazine! What's this--it looks cool!"

Then Martin tries to get me worked up into buying tees and stuff. He doesn't remember I've been to the booth every year and bought stuff. =)

[martin]

Oops. Sorry about that. The cons become a blur after so many years and I don't remember everyone.

That's why I recommend wearing a Star Trek Federation outfit or Underoos or chainmail. I guess a GR shirt would do as well.

[Phong-One]

Originally posted by martin
Oops. Sorry about that. The cons become a blur after so many years and I don't remember everyone.

That's why I recommend wearing a Star Trek Federation outfit or Underoos or chainmail. I guess a GR shirt would do as well.

Hey Martin - Could you bring some Superflat Tee's to sell at your booth? They don't have that shit in Bland Diego.

Regards - P

[shoegaze]

i think i am quite ready to move..

[eldest son]

Originally posted by shammy718
hey, everyone! where's a good place in town to buy a new quality wetsuit that won't break the bank? went to emerald city and didn't feel it... let me know!

Clairmont Surf - those guys are the best.

[shammy718]

thanks eldest. will try CS and La Jolla Surf Shop. wish me luck!

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by shammy718
thanks eldest. will try CS and La Jolla Surf Shop. wish me luck!

yeah thanks eldest.

shammy, tell me where you eventually go. Maybe my lazy
ass will go bodyboarding soon...

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by shammy718
thanks eldest. will try CS and La Jolla Surf Shop. wish me luck!

yeah thanks eldest.

shammy, tell me where you eventually go. Maybe my lazy
ass will go boogieboarding soon...

[eldest son]

Originally posted by shammy718
thanks eldest. will try CS and La Jolla Surf Shop. wish me luck!

Personally, I'd stay away from LJ Surf Systems. They're pretty touristy = over priced. I've seen the best deals on stuff at surf shops that are away from the usual tourist areas. Good luck and maybe I'll see you in the water the next time I'm home.

[shammy718]

gotcha on LJ Surf. only thought of them cuz they had a zipless o'neill zen for $150. any comparable deals at CS?

[eldest son]

Originally posted by shammy718
gotcha on LJ Surf. only thought of them cuz they had a zipless o'neill zen for $150. any comparable deals at CS?

HOLY CRAP!!! Wait...are we talking full suit or spring suit? If it's a full for $150, maybe I spoke too soon. If it's a spring, I bet you could get it cheaper at CS or elsewhere.

[eldest son]

SD isn't that bad. I'm from SD but I live in LA now. I miss SD. I miss the beaches and the laidbackness of the place. I really miss the weather. You might not think that there's that much of a difference b/n LA weather and SD but there is. SD climate is similar to only the mediteranean coast. It's an arid desert.
Try to live by the coast. Good luck.

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by Den
Damn. I just learned I actually might be moving to San Diego.

What brings you out here? Grad school?

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by eldest son
SD isn't that bad. I'm from SD but I live in LA now. I miss SD. I miss the beaches and the laidbackness of the place. I really miss the weather. You might not think that there's that much of a difference b/n LA weather and SD but there is. SD climate is similar to only the mediteranean coast. It's an arid desert.
Try to live by the coast. Good luck.

LA is in a valley basin where air doesn't move that's why it gets so hot and you got the problem with smog. But LA has a ton more going on...

San Diego is conveniently located to a lot of fun stuff like the desert, Mexico, the beach, the mountains. It's more conservative than LA...the free local paper doesn't even allow gays to advertise in the personals section. What's up with that? But my gripe is the lack of good asian food...the Chinese, Korean, and Japanese food isn't that good.

[trigonometry_vs_velvet]

a friend of mine is doing the band thing down in SD.

any of you heard of amherst?

i think they are starting to do gigs down there.

[tsar nicholas]

I'm gonna be in SD from June 30 to July 3. Anything wild happening thereabouts?

[-dRaGoN rOi-]

Originally posted by mpyre
Originally posted by montyburnz
So where's the nearest Jollibee. I'd like to check that fast food out. given that I'm Chinee, what would you recommend from the menu?



Well I haven't been to a Jollibee since 87 and that was in the Phillipines. It's considered the McDonald's of the Phillippines.

Here's their site: http://www.jollibee.com.ph/

On TV, they have scary commercials featuring a big dancing Bumblebee.

Last I heard, there's a Jollibee in Chula Vista, San Diego but I haven't been there yet.

I do remember the burgers tasted kind of odd but that could have been the quality of the meat in the PI.

I hope to snag stuff with the bee logo when I drop by.

I wonder if they call the fries "pries" on the menu...

[Edited by mpyre on 11-15-2001 at 07:02 PM] [/B]
jollybees hamburgers taste like meatloaf to me...but its all good. oh and i dont live in sandiego, but near it. anyone ever heard of corona and cerritos? yeah I live in both of those citys. i see there are a lot of flips here, yeah im half. punk rock, of course! man, its my main music. but i did stop listening to lagwagon...

[shammy718]

anyone going to comic con?

[montyburnz]

yup! I'll be there in my invisible woman costume.

[shammy718]

modest mouse playing in sd in august (@ the scene)

[ShadeElaine]

i hear they're bringing back SOMA soon...

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by ShadeElaine
i hear they're bringing back SOMA soon...

yes. I wonder how it will compete with The Scene, Epicenter, and Canes which didn't offer all ages punk/alternative acts.

[tonybricker]

I'll be at the Con too, if anyone wants to meet up.

Modest Mouse sounds good if it isn't sold out already, Monty...

[mpyre]

yeah..the comic con!

I live near the Gaslamp district so I'll be able to go the con every frickin' day! Gonna bug the GR booth every day! ("Wow check out this magazine--Giant Robot? They even have tees!")

Oh-wait a minute--that means I'll have to clean up the pad since all my LA buddies are planning to come down for the con...

[mpyre]

I should have posted this 2 months ago...

I've never had to pay for the Comic Con for the past 7 years. It's very easy to register as a "proffesional" if your line of work "sounds" creative.

Since my business and line of work is graphic design, I've been able to weasel a set of 6+ free tickets since 1997.

I should have posted the address and info. here--In all that time, I've never gotten a call asking for a fax to prove my business.

And once you're in the system, it's easy to re-register every year.

If you can only go one day, check the movie presentation schedule. I think the Two Towers presentation is on Friday and I believe the stars of the awful looking Daredevil flick will be there Saturday.

Hope to see Colin Farrell since he's one of the coolest actors around (my buddies first thought he was hapa).

Oh, and we always try to bring any interested kids with us. Some of them who were in elementary school when we took 'em are now regular showgoers. Kids always go nuts at the con getting all the freebies. Be sure to get your favorite nephews/nieces a GR shirt so they'll be the coolest at the playground.

Oh, and don't bring any boyfriends/girlfriends with no interest in comics/anime/sci-fi. They're usually "over" the show by the time you get to the dealer area (if you start by walking in GR territory).

[mpyre]

Originally posted by janet


Is it too late?

Please post the info anyway for future reference. [/B]

It's too late...we sent this year's application on the day it was due (I think July 15th).

I'll post the info once my business partner gets back from working at a client's office.

A professional pass gets you 1 adult pass, 1 guest pass and a kid's pass.

Also, you won't have to wait in the long line that wraps around the convention center and you have access to the floor on the night before it opens.

[mpyre]

Originally posted by bjorktress

you wouldn't happen to have a free pass to spare would you mpyre? or to sell at discount??[/B]

Sorry...all our passes are taken and the kids passes are being shared by 3 groups of kids (different days).

I hated the days of paying to get in...$25 goes a long way in the dealer areas.

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by janet
Saturday, August 3rd, looks much more interesting to me than Sunday. Anybody interested in meeting up afterward for a drink?

I'm down, but I'll probably meet you anyways since I hang with Shoegaze.

[Sethius]

Nakamura usually has a beach bonfire with Highwater Books in Ocean Beach during Friday or Saturday of the Con. When you visit the GR booth, you should ask him about it.

[shampoo]

doh! i was just going to say that id go with you janet!
damnit, it came up on us so fast i didnt even realize!
yeah id go if anyone else wanted to go but it dont look like it. :( maybe i can get me bf to come with me, i will have to ask him of his level of interest in comics and the like...

[Eric Nakamura]

See you all in SD, we got a booth down there, look for giant robot sort of near fantagraphics. We'll be seeing you there, right Sethius?

eric nakamura

[shoegaze]

when are you peeps goin? i may only go like 1 or 2 days..
def goin on sunday..

trew

[shammy718]

i work at the chinese historical museum nearby. small but chock full o stuff, like a warlord's bed. come check it out! see ya sunday at the comic con!

[mpyre]

Quick question for SD bots...
Where's the cheapest place to buy art supplies/acrylic paint in SD?

I've been back in SD for less than a year. When I went to UCSD, I used to get stuff at some art store on India St. and a paint supply shop on 16th str.

I need to paint 2 large canvasses by the weekend (for some possible post Comic Con parties). I'm gonna do two paintings of Bruce Lee.

[shammy718]

try the lil art store at san siego state

[Phong-One]

Janet,
Why have you decided to bless us lowly San Diegan's with your presence? And what are you looking to do in our fair city? I could give you suggestions on some points of interest...

Originally posted by janet
What do the schedules look like for you folks? I am trying to put something together for Labor Day Weekend.

[Sanjuro]

any good "hidden" places to eat in diego? (preferably asian foods but anywhere really as long as its good eats.)

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by Sanjuro
any good "hidden" places to eat in diego? (preferably asian foods but anywhere really as long as its good eats.)

If you have the time, check the rest of this thread for places
to eat.

I'll throw some out:

Phong Trang on Convoy. Really good vietnamese.

Pokez downtown for mexican.

There's a tiny BBQ stand in Ocean Beach. I'd consider it
hidden. It's pretty darn good. I don't know the address...
it's on the main drag near a hairstylists.

Da Kine in Pacific Beach. Hawaiian food.

[Sanjuro]

thanks monty. pokez is tha shit tho it does get quite hot during the summer. i'll check out phong trang.

pho hoa on linda vista (near vien dong) is one of my staples. check that joint out.

[Sanjuro]

cool places to chill in SD that havent been mentioned yet.

pirates den off hancock. cool bar. some nights they play downtempo (fridays i think). other nights i dunno.

lancerz in university heights. theres also a great mexican joint right across the street on park.

turf club in golden hills. nice place for some eats but the drinking is all good too.

if i think of anymore, i'll let y'all know!

[Phong-One]

Since this thread has gravitated back to the “Best of San Diego" topic, I’ll add my two cents...

Best “Pho” Spot - Phuong Trang (not “Phong” - that would be my name) and Pho Hoa are tasty as hell...but if you like Chicken Pho check out Pho Bolsa in Manila Mesa.

Best late night Korean restaurant - Don’t know the name but there is a korean restaurant/noraebang/bar in the same strip mall as Korea House on Convoy Street. This is the place for cheap Korean food, unlimited Soju, and smoking illegally indoors...Some of the waitresses are hot too...

Best places to Break Fast - Check out Hash House A Go Go on Fifth Avenue in Hillcrest for gargantuan-sized portions...the food is healthy though...Also, The Cottage in La Jolla gets my vote for best place to eat an omelette while checking out the eye candy.

Best Dive Bars - I’ve said once, and I’ll say it again...Star Bar in downtown and Nunu’s in Hillcrest.

Oh one more...Best Place to get a Lapdance - Cheetah’s on Clairemont Mesa Blvd...sho-nuff!

Hey Monty...where ya been man? Is it just me, or have you been on the downlow? And Sanjuro..do I know you?

Regards - Phong

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by Phong-One

Hey Monty...where ya been man? Is it just me, or have you been on the downlow?


Yeah, I've gone underground...been kinda burned out on the
boards. I still need to get my fix though.

We should have hung out, Phong. I just moved back home to the Bay Area. I would like to live in SD again so who knows...

[Sanjuro]

Phong,

I doubt that we know each other...in real life anyway. But I'm always down to getting to know new people.

I ate at Pho Hoa again on Linda Vista. Dat shits good.

*burp*

[shammy718]

hi everyone. check out the asian film festival in oct! see ya there...

[mpyre]

Originally posted by shammy718
hi everyone. check out the asian film festival in oct! see ya there...

Please post the info about 2-3 weeks before the event. I remember seeing your booth at the con, but my buddies were caught up on those rc cars they were selling a booth or two down from you guys.

Oh, and on a note about October, Halloween night is really awesome at the Gaslamp. I had no plans on Halloween last year but since I lived downtown, my friends decided to check out Gaslamp.

We were blown away by the crowds, costumes and atmosphere. Next Oct. we'll try and get our LA buddies down here for something different from the usual Halloween.

Fat Tuesday is also a great time at Gaslamp.

[shammy718]

www.sdaff.org

[Sethius]

Now is a good time for San Diego.

[Sethius]

Poor little thread! No one in SD wants to post anymore, now that montyburnz has left us. Hoping I can revive this thread so SD Robots can be a collective again. Man, compared to the robots from SF, LA, and NYC, we look dead.

I did my research from archive threads and I found 14 people who might still be living in SD. They are: shammy718, simplysue, shoegaze, Phong-One, mypre, tonybricker, jessalyn, Shortwan157, eldest son, darwinyo, shadeElaine, Sanjuro, Kintaro, and BAOH.

Let's start 2003 with lots of fun!

[fad3r]

yo, if you plan an event or something, i'm game. i'd like to visit so i could scope the area out to see if i wanna move there.

[Phong-One]

Yo Seth,

Thanks for reviving this thread. We definitely have to arrange a SD robot gathering. I cant believe these OC bot's have us by the balls...that's embarrasing. What do you guys have in mind?

Originally posted by Sethius
Poor little thread! No one in SD wants to post anymore, now that montyburnz has left us. Hoping I can revive this thread so SD Robots can be a collective again. Man, compared to the robots from SF, LA, and NYC, we look dead.

I did my research from archive threads and I found 14 people who might still be living in SD. They are: shammy718, simplysue, shoegaze, Phong-One, mypre, tonybricker, jessalyn, Shortwan157, eldest son, darwinyo, shadeElaine, Sanjuro, Kintaro, and BAOH.

Let's start 2003 with lots of fun!

[Sethius]

I'm busy this month because of the holidays. How about January? Montyburnz will be visiting us for a week beginning the 17th.

Anyone up for pho?

[ShadeElaine]

Originally posted by Sethius
I'm busy this month because of the holidays. How about January? Montyburnz will be visiting us for a week beginning the 17th.

Anyone up for pho?

hmm. i would be interested, but i don't eats the meats. lemme know if you guys think of a veggie-friendly activity. :)

[tonybricker]

I am still in San Diego and would be down for whatever, so I guess just post in here until something materializes

[Sethius]

Originally posted by ShadeElaine


hmm. i would be interested, but i don't eats the meats. lemme know if you guys think of a veggie-friendly activity. :)

Phuong Trang's is veggie-friendly. Just ask for "no meat".

[shammy718]

any good shows in town coming up?

[Sethius]

Originally posted by shammy718
any good shows in town coming up?

I'm not going to anymore shows this month.

Anyone interested in hanging out at Pokez for some potacos?

Any other suggestions?

[ShadeElaine]

how about something where i can run away from you people if necessary without it being a big deal? sorry, i'm feeling anti-social and hermitty...

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by ShadeElaine
how about something where i can run away from you people if necessary without it being a big deal? sorry, i'm feeling anti-social and hermitty...

I'm coming to visit SD for a week starting saturday. Maybe we could have a bonfire. That's an easy one to slip away from. "She said she was going for firewood. Where'd she go?"

[Phong-One]

Welcome Back MontyBurnz!

[Sethius]

Originally posted by montyburnz


I'm coming to visit SD for a week starting saturday. Maybe we could have a bonfire. That's an easy one to slip away from. "She said she was going for firewood. Where'd she go?"

That sounds like a good idea. Which beach? La Jolla shores?

[ShadeElaine]

any beach would work for me. it really depends what day and time tho'... how many of us SD folks wanna meet up anyway?

[shoegaze]

word. leigh, maybe you and jon could come up to LA on saturday.. jon, did you ever get a new cellphone.. alls i have is your old number.. i tried calling casey, but his phone sucks!! anyway.. im bout to head out with Dorothy up to LA...

snaps.. everyone send me their info again..
i'm bout to fall asleep..

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by Phong-One
Welcome Back MontyBurnz!

thanks! hopefully we'll meet up.

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by ShadeElaine
any beach would work for me. it really depends what day and time tho'... how many of us SD folks wanna meet up anyway?

Me and the friend I'm staying with will probably have a bonfire no matter what. GR or no GR. Possibly any evening starting tuesday 20th to next saturday? I try to keep checking the board to see the interest level.

[Sethius]

I suggested to montyburnz that we should have a bonfire on friday night, probably in la jolla shores. PM me if any you robots are interested...

[Sethius]

Oh well...

[shammy718]

it's pretty funny to be in sd right now, superbowl madness and all. i work downtown, and it's chaotic all around. good fun though. the game's about to start...go raiders!

[mpyre]

Originally posted by shammy718
it's pretty funny to be in sd right now, superbowl madness and all. i work downtown, and it's chaotic all around. good fun though. the game's about to start...go raiders!

I live downtown and the past few days have been nutty. Been in a drunken haze for several days.

..thought about posting how crazy it's been in SD but I think there's been enough people here.

...fireworks were awesome. One of the best fireworks shows I've ever seen. Loved that "grounder" that detonated right on the waterline.

...didn't care for who won but after seeing the attitudes of some Raiders fans, I'm kind of glad Tampa won.

...SuperBowl Experience was OK on Friday. Great for kids, but nobody was giving anything away.

[u.s.s.david]

I pretty much stayed clear of all the super bowl madness. Finally got around to checking out the pirates den instead. It was dope. From there I caught a glimpse of the folks packed into the trolleys and was thankful I wasn't part of that.

I hate lines.

Most people I know that went down to gaslamp, were there to see celebrities and athletes. That doesn't interest me too much but for some reason, when I saw Norm MacDonald in LA last weekend, I almost busted a nut. Go figure.

[martin]

I heard about that fireworks show, called my brother, and told him to go. He wound up being in Orange County that day. Oh well.

As for celebs walking around during Super Bowl, does that even come close to seeing Klingons walking around during Comic Con?

[mpyre]

Originally posted by martin
As for celebs walking around during Super Bowl, does that even come close to seeing Klingons walking around during Comic Con?

Not really...we all knew they were in town ('n-sync, leanardo, gwen, etc.) but they all stayed hidden in their private parties.

I think they were afraid of all the scary Oakland fans.

I did get to see Darth Raider. That was cool.

[shammy718]

does anyone know if there will be any more anti-war protests in town? didn't know bout the downtown one until later in the evening. wish i could've joined it!

[Sethius]

Ever wonder why many musicians that used to live here move up to LA?

[Sethius]

Haha just stereotyping. Disregard that last post.

[Charlie]

What's up, San Diego bots. I'm gonna be moving to SD next month and need some advice about the best areas to live and about possible job opportunities there. I've been actively using craigslist and contacting people about apartments. Are there any other resources I can use to help me find a place? Or do you guys have any leads yourselves? I really don't want to spend more than $600/month. What are the average rates for the various areas in San Diego? If there are places where I can get a single room or studio for less than $600, please tell me.

Also, I want to have some sort of income once I get out there. Can you please advise me about the best temp agencies in San Diego? I just need something to keep me comfortably afloat the first couple months. I know Quallcom is huge over there. What is the company who staffs them? Most of my work experience are with banking and finance.

I will be in San Diego the first week of March to find a place to settle in and to make some contacts about job opportunities. If any of y'all want to meet up, just let me know. I need to find out where all the hotspots are. First lapadance at Cheetah's is on me!

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by Charlie
What's up, San Diego bots. I'm gonna be moving to SD next month and need some advice about the best areas to live and about possible job opportunities there. I've been actively using craigslist and contacting people about apartments. Are there any other resources I can use to help me find a place? Or do you guys have any leads yourselves? I really don't want to spend more than $600/month. What are the average rates for the various areas in San Diego? If there are places where I can get a single room or studio for less than $600, please tell me.

A good resource is the The Reader, SD's free weekly paper. You can find apartments, studios,
and roommate situations.

$600/month sounds low to me, but I'm not familiar
with all of SD. Basically, anything North of Downtown is out of your range unless you get roommates. It also gets more expensive the closer you get to the beach.

You should concentrate on areas south and east of downtown. The North Park neighborhood might be a good starting point.


Also, I want to have some sort of income once I get out there. Can you please advise me about the best temp agencies in San Diego?...Most of my work experience are with banking and finance.

Crack open the yellow pages for temp agencies.

I think TD Waterhouse and Charles Schwab have offices.


I will be in San Diego the first week of March to find a place to settle in and to make some contacts about job opportunities. If any of y'all want to meet up, just let me know. I need to find out where all the hotspots are. First lapadance at Cheetah's is on me!

Good luck Charlie. Where you moving from? Too bad I don't live in SD anymore or I'd get that lapdance.

[Charlie]

Excellent. Good Lookin out, Monty Burns! I will check out the Reader. I am moving from Jersey. I'll be the one cruising down the 5 in my Iroc-Z blasting Bon Jovi.

[Phong-One]

Prince Charles -

You might try www.signonsandiego.com which is the web version of the San Diego Union-Tribune (SD's horrible newpaper). It's got decent listings of jobs and apartments.

Now can i take you up on your offer for a lapper at Cheetahs?

BTW - what, aside from the foul east coast weather, is prompting your move to America's finest city?

Originally posted by Charlie
Excellent. Good Lookin out, Monty Burns! I will check out the Reader. I am moving from Jersey. I'll be the one cruising down the 5 in my Iroc-Z blasting Bon Jovi.

[Charlie]

yo, i got you at cheetah's, man. just hit me up on the pm if you or any other robots want to meet up for drinks and shit. i need to find me a watering hole there. i'm moving from jersey because i'm lookin for something new. my life has hit a comfortable rut here, and i need a change of environment to kickstart the passion again. i've been here all my life and i need to get away from it all. and i just got laid off from the job last month so the time is now. san diego seems like it's just my speed. and of course, the weather plays a big role in my decision. i know i'm gonna struggle the first few months with the shakey economy and with me not knowing anyone. but in the end, i know it will make me a stronger person and it will allow me to grow. alright, enough of this sappy sentimental shit. bring on the naked ladies!

[tbuh]

Greetings Daygo 'bots!

I'm from L.A., but I'll be down in your neck of the woods (Mira Mesa, actually) for 3 weeks come March, and I was wondering if y'all were gonna be doing anything special around then. I've been on the boards a lot lately due to my immense boredom at work, so feel free to let me know what's going down in your neck of the woods. Peace.

-buh

[mpyre]

Strange day in SD...there was a shooting in front of my pad/building. I've been in downtown SD for nearly 2 years and this is the first shooting to happen outside my window.

I looked out right after the gunshots and all I saw was a brown car getting away from a parking lot. Within 15 minutes, they had 6 cop cars.

They had CSI looking people go over the parking lot and later they had 2 big cameras (video? 3D?) take footage of the area.

Two hours later, a detective dropped by and I gave my account of what happened.

No bodies found...but there were 3-4 shots.

The funny thing is I was checking out the Robot Lounge and my computer is right next to the window.

Now I've seen everything...beats the day I saw a homeless woman take a crap (she did it Asian squat style).

[ShadeElaine]

whoa, where in downtown are you? luckily a stray bullet didn't come through your window... and fortunately no one was hurt (?). scary shit tho'.

[shammy718]

hey guys. checked out the latino film festival at the madstone theatres. saw "El Secreto de Esperanza." excellent! the director answered questions afterwards. neat festival, running for 10 days. see ya around town!

[mpyre]

Originally posted by ShadeElaine
whoa, where in downtown are you? luckily a stray bullet didn't come through your window... and fortunately no one was hurt (?). scary shit tho'.

Later that evening I found out someone WAS shot according to the news. Kinda funny...maybe one night while watching CSI, I'll look out my window and see a real one going on.

[shammy718]

san diego bots...anyone interested in seeing the thievery corporation show on the 26th? let me know, if so!

[shoegaze]

yo i wanna go... dunno if ill have money tho.. ive never been to 4th n b before..

[shammy718]

Sony Artwalk this weekend! see everyone there!

[shoegaze]

how will you know its me tho?

[sugarboots]

hi san diego.

[DJ LunchBox]

San diego.......ppttthhhbbbtt :p:p:p

[montyburnz]

Does anyone have a favorite karoake spot in san diego? I'm thinking about forcing my friends to go. I'm leaning towards a Korean place on Convoy since you get your own private booth, but I can't imagine the song selection being that great. I want to belt out some AC/DC damnit.

[Phong-One]

That spot on Convoy near Korea House has some good tunes there. Ive sung Eminem, Oasis, Michael Jackson, R.Kelly, and Madonna there. Me thinks they have some ACDC.

[Phong-One]

If you like Green Lady and Hunter Gatherer clothing, Igloo shop is having their 1st anniversary party and sale on Saturday, June 21st from 6pm - 10pm. There will be DJ performances by Parallel Mechanics, Damon Bell, and SK-1. Also, everything in the store will be discounted 25%. Please come and support Gary, the owner because he is one cool mofo.

Oh yeah the address is 809 F. Street, San Diego CA 92101 on the outskirts of the gaslamp district.

[Charlie]

oh snap, i didn't know san diego had hip stores like this. i thought all they had were the cornball shopping malls. i might check this out. hollar at 'cha boy! i might head to cheetah's for a nightcap.

[mpyre]

Sup SD Bots...the next Real World is in San Diego...

Anyone hear about where it's at? I think it would be cool to crash the pad or push the beautiful people around. I heard they already have a cast.

My bet is on PB (like when MTV came down and spent Spring Break here).

We should put GR stickers around the house or hood.

[sugarboots]

i posted this in the other San Diego? thread but here it is again:

anyways SD bots, there is an art show coming up this saturday that will most likely be good! JUNE 28, 2003

"Turn, A Showcase of Hidden Talent"

This art show will feature the 'hidden talents" of skateboarders ---Caballero, Rawls, Baker, Gauthier, and photography by Miki Vuckovich and Chris Moore. It will benefit the SD Youth & Community Services' YET Center (youth ed town) by raising money top rovide kids with skateboard equipment. Music, wine and hors d' oeuvres will be on hand for a night of art music and fun. $5.00 at the door.

www.premise.tv
JUNE 28, 2003
8 pm - 12 am
94 Hawthorn St.
SD, CA 92101

[Sethius]

Originally posted by mpyre
Sup SD Bots...the next Real World is in San Diego...

Anyone hear about where it's at? I think it would be cool to crash the pad or push the beautiful people around. I heard they already have a cast.

My bet is on PB (like when MTV came down and spent Spring Break here).

We should put GR stickers around the house or hood.

Well, it's about time. The Real World usually finds million dollar homes, so it'll probably be in la jolla.

Hope the cast aren't a bunch lame assholes.

[shammy718]

Originally posted by sugarboots
i posted this in the other San Diego? thread but here it is again:

anyways SD bots, there is an art show coming up this saturday that will most likely be good! JUNE 28, 2003

"Turn, A Showcase of Hidden Talent"

This art show will feature the 'hidden talents" of skateboarders ---Caballero, Rawls, Baker, Gauthier, and photography by Miki Vuckovich and Chris Moore. It will benefit the SD Youth & Community Services' YET Center (youth ed town) by raising money top rovide kids with skateboard equipment. Music, wine and hors d' oeuvres will be on hand for a night of art music and fun. $5.00 at the door.

www.premise.tv
JUNE 28, 2003
8 pm - 12 am
94 Hawthorn St.

this sounds cool. i may check it out. thanks!
SD, CA 92101

[tonybricker]

sup San Diego bots,

not to spam or anything but if you know anybody who might want a room in the UTC area, I have one available, they can email me at tony@dinlab.com if interested.

I should have gone to that Igloo store thing last Saturday, but I never check this thread anymore. The skate art show thing sounds good though, anybody going?

[sugarboots]

^ I'm goin TB
i need to pimp my ass and see if i can get some more freelance work with them.

[tonybricker]

cool, I actually probably won't be able to make it because I think my friend is having his birthday dinner that night. It sounds rad though, if I can get there I will.

what kind of freelance work, if you don't mind me asking? And for whom? (the YET?)

[sugarboots]

my first pay freelance work was creative web content writing for the people that are throwing this art show, Premise.tv

they said they'd have future projects and i need $$ bad, so you know. i have to go do my thang and show up :)

i also was a non-paid contributing writer for dailyfashion.com, the ucsd guardian, and feature san diego, and am still a contributing writer for evilmonito.com . . . but i need to get PAID! so i need paid freelancing jobs now :) so if you know anyone :)

[tonybricker]

if I hear about anything I will do my best to hook you up. It sounds like you have quite a bit of experience...

I remember occasionally seeing writng jobs on jobsummit.com back in the days when I was looking for a job. maybe check there.

[sugarboots]

The show this Sat, Aug 16th 6:00pm
till
12:00am

Art, Music, Clothing and of course beverages!

Any questions please call Un-Un Boutique @ 619.233.8686.

Cheers,

UnUn & Ronk Hair Design
560 6th ave, Downtown S.D, CA 92101
619.233.UNUN

[sugarboots]

ART SHOW ALERT:

Another art show Saturday Sept 6th @ Un-Un Boutique, Ronk
Hair Design & Nikao Youth Project Men's Shop with the Workhorse Collective from L.A.

Red bull will be providing us the beverages.

Un-Un Boutique/Ronk Hair Design/Nikao Youth Project Men's Store
560 sixth ave downtown s.d, ca 92101
tel: 619.233.UNUN

[DJ LunchBox]

hey did i miss out on the Street Scene?

[DJ LunchBox]

Nevermind, found the link.

http://www.street-scene.com/

Weekend after Labor Day. hmmmmm, hope my sis's apt is big, might have to take a drive.

[sugarboots]

ART SHOWS THIS WEEKEND!

Sept 5, 2003 Surfstyle at CASSIUS KING Gallery downtown
435 3rd at J
(cassiusking.com)
6 - midnite

Sept 6, 2003 WORKHORSE Collective Artshow at UNUN Boutique
560 Sixth Avenue (Downtown SD)
619 233 UNUN

Sept 5 - 6, 2003 AGENDA MUSIC FASHION ART
http://agendashow.com/

[Phong-One]

Anyone going to the ASR (Action/Sport/Retail) convention this weekend? Should be lots of Dunk-wearing/Trucker Hat rocking mothafukas in town this weekend. If youre in San Diego on Saturday, definitely check out this after-party:

ASR madness is in SD once again.......

Cleanercorp. presents "OPERATION
DUMBOUT"
Saturday Sept.6,2003
U BAR @ The YARDHOUSE

The U BAR is hidden beneath The Yardhouse
@ the corner of 4th and Broadway downtown
San Diego
1023 4th avenue
619.233.9317 info.

Operatives:

DJ SLYED
IRON MIKE
DJ STYLE
SMALLY BIGGS
DJ RAGE
JAYDREAD
CORY LAKE

Brought to you by:

IRONS
FIBEROPS
LUXURY LEISURE
GREYCE
CROOKS & CASTLES
UNDERSTUDIES
in4mation
HUMAN RE5OURCES
SD.PRJ
SCION
FRANK 151

Peace.

[sugarboots]

you in town or what, phong-phuck?

[montyburnz]

so where did that MTV Real World end up in SD?

[shammy718]

just read that it's in a point loma harborside house

[mpyre]

Originally posted by montyburnz
so where did that MTV Real World end up in SD?

he he...I did a driveby on Friday afternoon.

It's by the airport heading towards Point Loma. They redid an old restaurant called (I think) The Blue Crab.

The restaurant has fresh blue paint with a hoop and a volleyball court. The front of the house has a huge MOD target (blue ring, red circle). There's a cool flaming stingray on a balcony wall. It's at the end of a pier which has 2 sets of private boat docks.

When we got there, we were able to get near the house until a security guy spotted us. He told us it was private property and we had to split. I checked all the vehicles in the lot but nothing had any markings. There was a gray minivan parked by the volleyball court--probably to get town with.

The area is totally dead...they won't be able to hang out or walk around. They should have a great view of the city since the house faces downtown.

The addres is: 4922 N. Harbor Drive.

Head on Harbor until you get a little past the airport. It's right after/behind the submarine training base. Heck, if you can get on base, you can get right up to the house since it's by the base fence.

Oh..I got the address from Farenheit newsmagazine which got it from the MTV website.

[Sethius]

who went to street scene? I was in the area last friday to check out rocket from the crypt at dick's last resort. the crowd was somewhat different...a bunch of surfers and jocks. kinda cool in a retarded kind of way.

[Sethius]

anyone checking out the sd asian film festival? my friend casey isn't that interested about it. he says that just because a film is asian doesn't mean it's going to be good.

any recommendations?

www.sdaff.org

[shammy718]

Mogwai at The Scene this Friday...

[shoegaze]

another show i'll be missing due to lack of funds..

btw.. does anyone in town have a copy of xp pro that i could um..introduce to my computer.. i do have stuff to offer... hit me up.. aim: cesaroo

[montyburnz]

Originally posted by Sethius
anyone checking out the sd asian film festival? my friend casey isn't that interested about it. he says that just because a film is asian doesn't mean it's going to be good.



Casey is a tool.

[shammy718]

i plan to check this out. see you guys there!

[baxtertron]

Originally posted by Sethius
anyone checking out the sd asian film festival? my friend casey isn't that interested about it. he says that just because a film is asian doesn't mean it's going to be good.


Yeah, that Casey is an idiot. What does he know? Screw him for not supporting Asian culture...

[Sethius]

Originally posted by baxtertron


Yeah, that Casey is an idiot. What does he know? Screw him for not supporting Asian culture...

hey now, don't be so mean to casey. he didn't mean that all asian movies are bad...

[wonki wonki]

I like Casey already. Yay, go Casey.

[wonki wonki]

"just because a film is asian doesn't mean it's going to be good."

Seriously, don't run around supporting asian films, run around supporting good asian films. *clap clap*

[key_loser]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that baxtertron was making a facetious comment about montyburnz's statement.

[skimmilk]

Can any SD Bots recommend some good places to eat in the Mission Valley area? Any good Korean, Japanese? Is Seau's worth eating at? Ima headin' out there for the film fest.

[Phong-One]

Originally posted by skimmilk
Can any SD Bots recommend some good places to eat in the Mission Valley area? Any good Korean, Japanese? Is Seau's worth eating at? Ima headin' out there for the film fest.

Unfortunately, Mission Valley is a big, overdeveloped suburban sprawl that is beset with lots of overpriced chain restaurants. However, its close to Linda Vista Road where all the good vietnamese restaurants are. And if you go a mile or two north on the 805 freeway, there is a small "koreatown" on Convoy Road. That's where all the good korean food is.

You might want to check www.signonsandiego.com. You can search restaurants by type of food or area.


Are you heading up for the opening festivities on Thursday? I might see you....

[skimmilk]

Thanks for the info.

Yeah, I'll be there on opening night...I'm seeing "Memories of Murder."

If you see a big 6'2" Korean dude...come by and say hey.

[fightgenie]

Yer name aint Eugene is it?

[shammy718]

I'm down for Memories of Murder. sounds like a good festival.

[skimmilk]

Originally posted by fightgenie
Yer name aint Eugene is it?

As in Eugene Chung, former OT of the SF Niners???

[fightgenie]

No no :)
Everytime I hear of a Korean guy I ask if his name is Eugene cause I had an old freind named Eugene Kim. One time I'm on the phone with a freind and he mentions his Korean freind and I ask if his name was Eugene and the freind said yes! And I found out he is tall and has to sisters- Same with my old freind, Eugene. So my freind gives me Eugene's number, I call him and he's not the guy. :(

[skimmilk]

When Eugene Chung played for the Niners, people would come up to me and ask if I was Eugene Chung...I guess because of my size.

I think every Korean knows either a Eugene or a Grace Kim.

[shammy718]

chargers or raiders this weekend? sheesh - the way they're both playing, it's hard to say.

[shammy718]

if anyone's headed to the festival this weekend, what are you planning to watch?

[Phong-One]

Originally posted by shammy718
if anyone's headed to the festival this weekend, what are you planning to watch?

Memories of Murder (Documentary about a korean mass murderer)

The Returner (looks like a cross between Terminator and Robotech, the transforming jets look dope!)

Robot Stories (what a cool name!)


You going to be at the opening party tonight, shammy?

[sugarboots]

dang, just got back, but two weeks and i'm already out of the loop.

[shammy718]

workin...but i'll try to catch the festival tonight.

[mpyre]

Can't attend the festival due to friends coming down from LA for other stuff.

...but one of them brought an actor from the festival with him and it's pretty happening. As I post this, there's a Film Fest party at E Street Alley.

Maybe we'll try to catch some stuff for the next two days. The Festival is actually spread out throughout San Diego. I thought everything was happening at Madstone/Hazard theaters.

Now I'm looking forward to next year's. Hopefully, they won't plan it on another October weekend which 4 of my friends use to celebrate birthdays.

[skimmilk]

Originally posted by shammy718
if anyone's headed to the festival this weekend, what are you planning to watch?

Just got back from the festival, saw Memories of Murder, The Returner, Sumo: East and West, and Double Vision. Memories of Murder was quite good.

The new downtown ballpark is gonna be dope...it reminds me of SF's. I'm groovin' on San Diego...I'm actually considering moving there. The only thing that sucks about SD (from my short visit) is the traffic near and around Mission Valley.

[mpyre]

Originally posted by skimmilk
...he only thing that sucks about SD (from my short visit) is the traffic near and around Mission Valley.

Stay away from there at all costs during any stadium event.

It's also pretty bad during the Holiday shopping season and Summer movie weekends.

I'm not looking forward to the new ballpark since it's right down my street and I'm worried my rent will get jacked up.

[shammy718]

where will everyone park during games??

[skimmilk]

Originally posted by shammy718
where will everyone park during games??

That was the big debate before Pac Bell was built...but it actually turned out okay. People took mass transit and parking doesn't seem to be an issue.

[skimmilk]

Originally posted by mpyre


I'm not looking forward to the new ballpark since it's right down my street and I'm worried my rent will get jacked up.

SF's ballpark is located in SOMA (south of market) and the rent is outrageously high...lots of "artist" lofts. You may be out of luck mpyre...good luck.

[Charlie]

i think it will be the same situation at petco field with people taking the trolley to the stadium. it seems like they're really trying to build up the area around the stadium. a couple high rises are sprouting up in the vicinity and a bunch of new "artist lofts" are available around F street. i would imagine that the rent is gonna be jacked up. at least this will take away some of the congestion and overpopulation around mission valley. driving there is atrocious. i hate battling the traffic and crowds at costco on a saturday afternoon.

[mpyre]

Originally posted by Charlie
... i hate battling the traffic and crowds at costco on a saturday afternoon.

We made the HUGE mistake in 2001 of going to the Mission Valley area during the Raider-Chargers game.

Oh, and Costco rules.

[shammy718]

David Sedaris at Spreckles on Oct.22nd!

[Sethius]

correct me if i'm wrong, but i think shonen knife is playing this weekend at the casbah.

[sugarboots]

Shammy--how much is the sedaris show?!?!

[sugarboots]

nevermind..found it: $ 22.50 - 33.50

[shammy718]

Chinese Underground Film Festival at UCSD this week!

http://cuff.ucsd.edu/

[sugarboots]

HIP HOP HEADS!

Lyrics Born at the Belly Up in Solana Beach on TUESDAY OCT. 21, 2003. DO. NOT. MISS. THIS. SHOW!!! you'll regret it!!!!!!

[tonybricker]

Originally posted by sugarboots
HIP HOP HEADS!

Lyrics Born at the Belly Up in Solana Beach on TUESDAY OCT. 21, 2003. DO. NOT. MISS. THIS. SHOW!!! you'll regret it!!!!!!

whoa, good looking out

[sugarboots]

skateboarders and fans:
ART OPENING ALERT!
UNDERSTOOD art show
at cassius king (www.cassiusking.com)
opening night (private auction show with painted decks by various artists)
FRIDAY OCT. 10! BE THERE!!! it'll be hot.

[sugarboots]

more hip hop:

Saturday, Oct. 25: Kid Koala @ the Casbah!!!!!! (E, let's go for your bday!)

Friday November 14: Stones Throw Tour with Madlib & Peanut Butter Wolf @
4th & B !!

lots of good shit!

[mpyre]

I ask this stupid question every couple of months...

Are there any good After Hours in San Diego? I really miss staying up until 6am after clubbin at stuff like Romper Room or Microrave.

...Dancin' all night with friends.

...Hangin' out with the DJs and playing the Playstation games on the big screens.

...Popping "Ripped Fuel" and other ephedra laced stuff to stay up to the wee hours.

...Seeing everyone from other clubs waltz in and asking about other parties/events.

...Getting drunk and being gaurded by a Samoan bouncer while I lay on the sidewalk wasted.

My usual bedtime is 6am so I'll have no problemas staying up late.

[Phong-One]

Originally posted by mpyre
I ask this stupid question every couple of months...

Are there any good After Hours in San Diego? I really miss staying up until 6am after clubbin at stuff like Romper Room or Microrave.

...Dancin' all night with friends.

...Hangin' out with the DJs and playing the Playstation games on the big screens.

...Popping "Ripped Fuel" and other ephedra laced stuff to stay up to the wee hours.

...Seeing everyone from other clubs waltz in and asking about other parties/events.

...Getting drunk and being gaurded by a Samoan bouncer while I lay on the sidewalk wasted.

My usual bedtime is 6am so I'll have no problemas staying up late.


E-Street is the only after-hours in the Gaslamp, methinks

[Sethius]

shonen knife rocked! the drummer was awesome.

[Sethius]

guided by voices plays tonite at cannes.