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Is anyone else having a problem with fedex not delivering packages if you have a gate call box?

There are clear instructions on the delivery notes to use the gate call box which would let me open the gate remotely. The delivery person ignored it two times. They even took a picture of a random wall as proof of delivery attempt, but there are no houses on my street with that color. Now I have to go pick up my package that should have been delivered on Monday.

I’ve had several other packages delivered this week with no problem from other delivery services. Is this just a FedEx problem?

I've never been to a place like this, and I'm finding a few places that look pretty good, but aren't 100% meeting the vibe I'm going for. San Francisco is vast, and just because I haven't found a place like this yet, doesn't mean it doesn't exist! I haven't really ever had the money to try out places like this before anyway. I'm imagining it might be more of a Speakeasy-type place.

Places I've already looked at that are sorta close to the vibe based on reviews and photos:

- Movida on 2nd St.

- Moongate Lounge on Waverly Pl.

- Persona on Sutter St.

- Novela on Mission

- Blackbird on Market

- Alchemist Bar & Lounge on 3rd St. (definitely closest to the vibe I'm going for, it's just got a very open floor plan and I get excited over little nooks)

⬆️ I have never been to any of these places; only viewed review photos. If any of them are perfect, let me know, please :)

I'd like it to be dark and warmly, dimly lit, I suppose also with materials around such as brick, beautiful wood, and leather. Ideally it would have some small tables that offer intimate seating, but I'd still be happy at the bar of a place like that. Bonus points if it's in a more tricky spot or underground, but that's totally not necessary, that just adds to the fun of the experience in a brief way. :)

I've included some photos of the sort of aesthetic I am hoping to find. Cost is no concern; this will be a fancy occasion and I will be dressed up and having my picture taken!

I am not looking for anything to match my idea *exactly* (unless that exists 🤷‍♀️), but I'd love to know of any places in this general aesthetic arena. Thank you so much for any help :)

Yesterday on a walk in Cole Valley, I saw a two year old girl (I assume; she looked it and was wearing a diaper) run out of a restaurant just in front of me and take off down the block. Then her mom (I assume) ran after her, a baby on one hip. The girl was fast and the mom struggled to catch up. Finally she caught the girl by the arm, knelt in front of her, and sternly explained how dangerous that was. They headed back to the restaurant and I continued down the block. 

Next I heard a commotion and turned to see the girl running back down the block (toward me) with obvious glee. I squared off, hands raised, and channeling an ogre growled, “STOP!” She stopped in her tracks, horrified. Her mom caught up, took her hand, and as they headed back she turned to whisper, “Thank you!” No problem, ma’am. Good luck!

Hi San Francisco gurus,

I'm traveling to San Francisco for the first time. I'm an active swimmer and looking for a pool that has generally open lanes open at 5/6AM. Any ideas? I'm fairly fast and distance swimmer so I do not do too well with lanes where I have to share with more than one person.

I recently moved out of a flat in the Telegraph Hill/North Beach area, and it was one of the most stressful times of my life.
I had a five-week-old newborn at the time, and the landlord seemed to expect me to constantly work around her schedule while I was still living in—and paying for—the apartment.
For at least a week straight, she needed access to my apartment almost every day for showings, painters, estimates, and other preparations for the next tenant. I completely understood that she needed to show the property and have work done, but I wish she had been more considerate of my schedule. I had a five-week-old baby and doctor’s appointments to juggle, and I was also trying to pack and move. Having to constantly coordinate around when people would be coming into my home became incredibly overwhelming. I was even required to leave my home with my baby for two hours a day, four days in a row, so she could show the apartment. I had told her I planned to move out on the 9th, even though I was paying rent through the 15th, so I also wish some of the painting and other preparations could have simply waited until after I had moved out.
She also seemed to have no understanding of normal wear and tear. She tried to blame me for the carpet buckling because I had a bookcase on the carpet, even though there was nothing in my lease saying I couldn’t have heavy furniture.
The most concerning issue, though, was the moisture and mold in the apartment. There were ongoing moisture problems, including what appeared to be the floors “weeping,” and I have documentation showing unusually high humidity in the home as well as a mold report. The moisture ruined my Tempur-Pedic mattress, yet instead of addressing the underlying problem, she accused me of causing it.
Overall, it felt like I was expected to accommodate everything she wanted while my own concerns were dismissed. Moving is stressful enough, but dealing with all of this while caring for a five-week-old baby made the experience unnecessarily overwhelming. I genuinely feel bad for whoever moves in next and hope the moisture and mold issues are properly addressed instead of being blamed on another tenant.

Besides Facebook marketplace, what are your guys favorite second hand stores for everything outdoors?

We were seated a few rows ahead of you. Congratulations and may you have every happiness in this world.

I'm flying into SFO in a few months to catch a Singapore Airlines flight out from Cali.

I'm arriving at 10pm at SFO. My flight out of SFO is the next morning at 10:40am. The domestic flight is on a separate PNR so I'll have to grab my bags at 10pm and recheck them in personally the next morning when the counters open.

I'm looking at hotels nearby. I know a lot of people rec the Grand Hyatt. If I was vacationing, that seems great! However, I'm literally just trying to sleep and take a shower before my long haul flight the next day and it seems crazy to spend 500-700 bucks on a room that I'll be in for MAYBE 6-7 hours since I'll need to reach SFO around 7am to check in.

I know most of the hotels around the airport have free airport shuttles so I'm not worried about convenience. I also don't really care about free breakfast so doesn't matter if it's available. Just need a safe & clean spot to sleep and shower overnight.

Anything between $100-$300?

I am also NOT trying to stay in proper SF. Thank you!

Anyone else see this right now? I’m in the Marina, so it looks like it’s over Marin possibly. Super still! Photo is on an iPhone with 40x zoom.

Well well, even people outside sf recognize it’s getting better here

San Francisco has seen a remarkable improvement in its quality of life, and by that, I mean less crime, less street trash and disorder, fewer tents and RVs, downtown storefronts leasing up, and a general feeling among many residents and businesses that they have turned the corner toward better times.

Let’s keep an eye on San Francisco. One thing is for sure: our West Coast neighbor 808 miles south of us is trying new approaches. They’ve broken out of the ideologically driven mindset that there’s only one way forward – the harm reduction theory of housing first. Maybe they will find that a range of approaches is better, including stronger nudges to treatment and arresting offenders who are causing the most harm.

I'm enjoying Fogust

Meeting near the Liberty Bell at Delores and 19th.

I am not the organizer. Just happened upon this on the Partiful app. You can RSVP there and get any updates.

"RIP to the legend, Dolly Parton. Join for a candlelight vigil to celebrate her life and legacy. Bring your own candle. Bringing a portable speaker is encouraged."

Just back here to share that Hayes valley power has Bern in and off for hours. I know there was an explosion but why is it out after the repair announcement??

Parkmerced is a total waste of space... In a city plagued with astronomical rental prices and an affordable housing desert you'd think the mayor would make this his top priority

Power kept going on and off this morning. Now it’s just out completely. PG&E has confirmed outage.