Taj Mahal Boathouse

We saw this at the marina in Sausalito. We later found out that this is actually a boat house. I think we should move here.

People of Safeway

We usually see some interesting characters in our local safeway. We can't usually get a picture with the people looking, but luckily this guy could be facing the other way. Not sure if he is wearing a sweater... or just the tank top.

The Dump

This really isn't involved with the Castro, but we had to haul out about 1000 pounds worth of trash to the bay area dump. This was a new experience with us. Not sure we have ever seen trash piled this high before.

Apartments

This is not really anything weird, but over the weekend we were just looking at apartments for rent for fun. We were actually in the apartment in the picture above which is to the left of the Castro theater. Very cool place and only $2500 a month for a 3 bedroom. To me, this sounded like a steal for SF. Anyway, I'm sure the place is gone now.

Ape Do Good

I thought I would post 2 back to back since it has been a while since there has been an update. Saw this store while walking through the mission. Seems like a very professional title...

Hardware store Nuns

While grabbing some paint, we saw some people that apparently needed to clean up the church...

First of all, we have been really busy and have been neglecting the blog, but more pictures to come!

So this evening we were walking home from running errands. As we were walking a homeless man was walking near us. Suddenly, after grumbling something about how dare we talk so close to him, he lunged at us-and started chasing us-yelling. I started yelling, and I think Jon let out a couple of explatives. I bee-lined across the street and hid behind a gay couple who had heard me yelling. Jon (being the more level-headed one) was already on the phone calling the police to report the man and to make sure he wasn't coming back. After thanking my fellow San Franciscians for seeing me through my panic, we went and looked for the man, who had apparently headed down Market street scaring more people. When the cops showed up they were very understanding, and went to look for the guy where we saw him last. A woman who had seen the incident even offered to describe him.

The reality is, homelessness is more common than anyone likes to see. It's sad, and (sometimes) really scary. I hope the police find him, but only so that he can get help. Needless to say-tomorrow we'll be making shopping trip to pick up some MACE!

Lamb Chop

Some friends were visiting from out of town so we thought we would get some crepes near 16th and market and sit outside. As we were sitting, we saw a white van pull up. It seemed a little weird, but then out from the van came a guy with white makeup and a lamp outfit. We asked where he was going and in a high pitch voice responded that he was going to a friends house. He then said I bet you never would have expected to see lamb chop tonight, especially in a white van. That's true, although I was expecting something strange to happen.

Rainbow Cookie

These were being made at the local bakery during gay pride.

Not Vegan

Saw this at the store. I thought I had thought of this first... guess not. Not that I eat meat anyway.

Book

Why not just adjust your religion to how you feel?

Vending Machine

I remember when they started putting ipods in vending machines. But doesn't this seem to just take it one step too far?

Nice Suit

This wasn't really in the Castro, but I just thought these were some great outfits overall.

Happy 4th of July!

*nudity warning*

Yesterday we were out walking in the neighborhood running errands. I looked across the street and saw three naked men. Where could they possibly be going? Was there a nudist festival that we just hadn't heard about?

We crossed the street, and passed them. I asked if they had a destination. Oh you know just going to grab a cup of coffee at Peets. Naked.

Later I asked a police man if it is legal to be nude in public in San Francisco. He said that the law is being decided on in court right now, so police can't do anything to public streakers. Not that I wanted the police to do anything, I had just always thought nudity was not legal in public. That's San Francisco for you! Happy 4th of July everybody!

Again...sorry about photo quality. I did have my camera with me but just felt too awkward photographing random naked guys. Maybe I'll get over that?

Technology

I'm not sure if this is new or just new to me, but I thought it was interesting. An escalator just for shopping carts. Seen it at bed bath and beyond and home depot so far.

Seems a bit cold out...

For these outfits...

Nice Backpack

These two made matching backpacks for the walk. They were very popular with others and taking pictures with people all night. At one point they even used their backpacks as giant seats.