tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post8549870726903711262..comments2024-03-15T09:29:02.240-04:00Comments on Recollections of a Vagabonde: An afternoon in San Francisco, by the BayVagabondehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-88481919167330987822015-10-05T13:19:53.766-04:002015-10-05T13:19:53.766-04:00great post - you covered a lot of things that I lo...great post - you covered a lot of things that I love about San Francisco - I use to take the grandkids to the Exploratorium Museum and of course pier 39 and ...I so miss going there - (grandkids moved to Washington)... I also loved loved your post above - the history and all you wrote about the area you grew up - the little village (which is so pretty) and Halifax and the dahlias. Loved it all. Photos of the flowers were so pretty.sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307968128182359860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-26888390357131935842015-09-23T18:10:20.858-04:002015-09-23T18:10:20.858-04:00Much of this reminds me of my long-ago trips to SF...Much of this reminds me of my long-ago trips to SF. We had a glorious PBS reception at the Exploratorium and I have many fond memories of kicking around Fisherman's Wharf (and a fascinating visit to Alcatraz). But I never had that wonderful Boudin bread! I had some sourdough, but not that one! Loved your trademark vintage photos! Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-35627302662909249312015-09-12T08:35:32.605-04:002015-09-12T08:35:32.605-04:00San Francisco is a city I'd love to visit one ...San Francisco is a city I'd love to visit one day, It looks so inviting and vibrant. So many things to do and places to explore. You are very fortunate to be able to spend so much time there.Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-51678731553010274702015-09-11T21:07:59.800-04:002015-09-11T21:07:59.800-04:00Oh...I love sourdough bread. I could see myself sp...Oh...I love sourdough bread. I could see myself spending a lot of time at Boudin Bakery. It looks like such a fun place.Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-88316123597142165452015-09-09T15:12:13.807-04:002015-09-09T15:12:13.807-04:00What a thoroughly delightful post! I would love to...What a thoroughly delightful post! I would love to visit San Francisco, but I don't think I want to get stuck in all that traffic on the bridge. It even sounds worse than Atlanta traffic.<br /><br />As much as I love museums, I think I would have rather accompanied you onto the pier for some good fresh seafood and an Irish coffee. (When my husband and I visited New Orleans, I think I drank my weight in Irish coffees, and exceeded it in seafood!)<br /><br />it was so nice to meet you. Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. It's my pleasure to return the favor. Count me in as your newest groupie. (If you have a gadget here to follow you, that is.) Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-57498143552333518092015-09-09T05:14:02.301-04:002015-09-09T05:14:02.301-04:00Bonjour Vagabonde, tu me ravives le désir de retou...Bonjour Vagabonde, tu me ravives le désir de retourner à San Francisco. Nous y étions à l'occasion du mariage d'un petit cousin de mon mari (comme toi sa cousine s'est mariée à un américain, son prof exactement et a fait sa vie en Californie) et nous avons arpenté SF pendant 3 jours à pied et transports en commun, du Golden Gate Park au Bay Bridge. Beaucoup de souvenirs, les petits passages jardiniers, le Moma's, le sentier côtier que l'on retrouve dans les Chroniques de San Francisco d'Armistead Baupin...Cergiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623905868861239570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-85683793200743829602015-09-09T04:13:38.769-04:002015-09-09T04:13:38.769-04:00Comme tu as de la chance de faire ces beaux voayge...Comme tu as de la chance de faire ces beaux voayges !<br />Je repasse plus tard.<br />Bisesclaudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356955828590617751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-73436721977047721422015-09-08T20:03:11.818-04:002015-09-08T20:03:11.818-04:00A great selection of shots - that's my favorit...A great selection of shots - that's my favorite city to visit. And no, I've never ridden in a balloon, although I'd love to.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07826369816985788575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-74902054345038612452015-09-08T15:19:36.221-04:002015-09-08T15:19:36.221-04:00Everything looks on such a bigger scale than we ar...Everything looks on such a bigger scale than we are used to over here! It looks so lovely down by Fisherman's Wharf. I'm glad that there were still familiar businesses and views for you to enjoy. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-10683480402410572702015-09-08T10:37:35.613-04:002015-09-08T10:37:35.613-04:00Great post on San Francisco. I loved looking at th...Great post on San Francisco. I loved looking at the photos and postcards. DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-19751072231925636262015-09-08T00:37:41.579-04:002015-09-08T00:37:41.579-04:00Hello Vagabonde! This must be the trip you wrote ...Hello Vagabonde! This must be the trip you wrote in your comment on my post about yacht-harbor and sailing that you took the ferry from Alameda Island to San Francisco. Now I understand how the view was magnificent. I’m attached to the beauty of suspension bridge, and the San Francisco Bay Bridge reminded me of Akashi-Strait Bridge connecting Kobe and Awaji Island which has the longest span in the world. Nice to know you and your grandchildren had a lot of fun to satisfy each one's interests. If I were there in person, I’d spend most of time strolling around the bay like you. I prefer the one on the left side.<br /><br />Yokostardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-47578392786836661412015-09-07T21:46:20.656-04:002015-09-07T21:46:20.656-04:00I absolutely love this post! I love all the vinta...I absolutely love this post! I love all the vintage postcards and photos, and your photos are beautiful!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-19406645307897426222015-09-07T17:33:20.851-04:002015-09-07T17:33:20.851-04:00I visited San Francisco in 1984 (I just realized ...I visited San Francisco in 1984 (I just realized it is 31 years ago!!!!!!!!!!!) and I liked it so much!!!!! I remember I also enjoyed a very pleasant day at Fisherman's Wharf on the Bay and was impressed by the Bay Bridge when I visited some friends in Oakland, as well as the Golden Gate Bridge on my way to Sausalito (if I remember the name well). I will never forget my stay at The Fairmont hotel and eating dinner ‘under the clouds’ on top one of the tallest buildings !!! Sorry, I don't remember the Boudin Bakery!<br />Thanks for bringing back these fond memories, dear Vagabonde!!! <br />I hope you had a nice summer with your family, and wish you a happy autumn!<br />Marie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107777204581721076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-62946520931485615132015-09-07T15:13:50.714-04:002015-09-07T15:13:50.714-04:00I LOVE the v MG TF-1500! I would very much like to...I LOVE the v MG TF-1500! I would very much like to visit the San Francisco area. There's so much to see and do!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-65302673703325554812015-09-07T01:56:04.496-04:002015-09-07T01:56:04.496-04:00I love your post. My favorite sourdough bread when...I love your post. My favorite sourdough bread when we lived there was Larraburu. The bakery also went out of business years ago. I didn't know that Parisian had also ceased to exist. I'm glad you know of a good artisan maker of the old fashioned sourdough!<br /><br />I've never been to the current location of the Exploratorium. I knew it had moved from the Palace of Fine Arts but did not know where it ended up. So your post was very informative for me.Mae Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328946930935633113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-59554071101107148082015-09-06T13:14:49.377-04:002015-09-06T13:14:49.377-04:00I loved reading this, Vagabonde. It brought back s...I loved reading this, Vagabonde. It brought back so many memories of the years I lived in the Bay Area and in San Francisco. I loved the bread bowls of clam chowder I used to get at the Boudin Bakery. But my husband feels that the sourdough bread in the bay area has changed and not for the better. The thing I don't remember from the 60's is all that traffic. That would be discouraging. <br />I like the photo with the gull and what I think is Alcatraz in the background. Glad your grandchildren could enjoy the Exploratorium. What a great place. Thanks for this sunny and cheerful post, Vagabonde!Carol Crump Brynerhttp://blog.carolcrumpbryner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-55380494887758031742015-09-06T05:16:24.814-04:002015-09-06T05:16:24.814-04:00Yes I would have loved to wander round the Bay wit...Yes I would have loved to wander round the Bay with you. Alastair and I spent three days there on our round the world trip.<br />I like the bottom right photo best.<br />I really must try sour dough and soda bread one of these days.<br />What a super MG and exactly the right colour. <br />Beware of long silk scarves though. Remember Isadora.<br />Good news about the vandalism of Parisian bridges. On my cruises I see it everywhere. Awful!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-62230943187691876072015-09-04T05:47:51.621-04:002015-09-04T05:47:51.621-04:00Another wonderful post, my dear.....I could almost...Another wonderful post, my dear.....I could almost smell that fabulous Sour Dough Bread.....My very favorite! Great pictures, as always and so filled with interesting info about all the places you went in SF. I think traffic everywhere is horrific now.....I hate to think of San Francisco so very congested, especially getting in and out of the city. Progress....HA!OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-87360135684127672822015-09-03T06:53:23.345-04:002015-09-03T06:53:23.345-04:00I've never been to California and have always ...I've never been to California and have always wanted to go. Now I've been through your camera's eyes. Thank you so much. I would have gone crazy in the bakery with all of that gorgeous bread. Aren't MG's fun? My husband and his brothers had them as kids. I wish I had a picture of you on the bridge in that car with your scarf blowing in the breeze. You must have looked like a movie star.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-16672922857299056442015-09-02T20:49:56.302-04:002015-09-02T20:49:56.302-04:00San Francisco, my most favorite city that I have ...San Francisco, my most favorite city that I have ever visited. It is truly an international city and there is never enough time to visit it all. In another life, I would have lived there. 1966 called me there, but I got married instead. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-86703240519130863632015-09-02T16:47:47.479-04:002015-09-02T16:47:47.479-04:00Vagabonde, it was a treat to virtually stroll with...Vagabonde, it was a treat to virtually stroll with you along the bay, looking at the sea and activities. I'd like to visit the Bakery museum as well. St. Francisco is a place I'd go and see. Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-69772124444297702762015-09-02T10:44:41.078-04:002015-09-02T10:44:41.078-04:00I'm enjoying you blog and learning a lot about...I'm enjoying you blog and learning a lot about places you visit and a lifestyle different from mine. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-15535233618173699542015-09-02T08:18:29.509-04:002015-09-02T08:18:29.509-04:00When I would travel through the SF Airport, I alwa...When I would travel through the SF Airport, I always got the sourdough bread. How sad to realize it's gone now. I haven't actually been to the city in decades, so it's interesting to see how much it's changed. I never lived there but in Sacramento, so I would go there for fun with a friend. I like the lower picture, once I enlarged it to see it closely. They are all three fun! It's so lovely to see your adventure in pictures, along with (as usual) lots of information and vintage photos. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-54078598268320695462015-09-02T07:19:04.665-04:002015-09-02T07:19:04.665-04:00Vagabonde, FYI, I did that survey with NW Universi...Vagabonde, FYI, I did that survey with NW University. As for San Francisco, the traffic in the area is crazy. Still, San Francisco is one of the few cities in the USA that really is different...with its own personality. Love the area by the piers, Chinatown, the cable cars, sourdough bread by Boudin Bakery...and a good sandwich made with it. That bread can't be duplicated! Loved the photo of the MG. My grandmother had one when I was a teenager. My brother and I rode in it once but she drove so fast in it that we refused to ever ride with her again! Take Care, Big Daddy DaveDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419231123238788903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8796960161183320830.post-57299566786833716852015-09-02T02:54:15.285-04:002015-09-02T02:54:15.285-04:00Oh, I definitely love the last photo best :-). Hel...Oh, I definitely love the last photo best :-). Hello Vagabonde, what a jolly post - now I know for a fact, that next year must be the year to visit San Francisco! Ever since you posted all these nice memories of when you lived there- just yesterday wasn't it?-I long to see it for myself. Beautiful sights, I wonder if it is your daughter C, who came with her fiancé to see you and the nephews? Great to see that the old French Bakery continues in its traditions and serves such delicious bread. Thank you for your explanation for that 'demi-ensuite';-). bayouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803865167364775151noreply@blogger.com