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If you are going to San Francisco... Take me!

By Melody Botting

Real Estate Agent with Broker Associate PenFed Realty 0496522

October 22, 2008 08:31 PM

In August 2008 I took a trip to California. It was a blast! I stayed for over a week and visited many places. One that sticks out in my mind was San Francisco. I love the TV show Monk and it is filmed there. That is not the only reason, however. I saw the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and spent time at Fisherman's Warf. It being August, I expected a warm summer day. That was not the case. The sunshine winked at me from time to time but it was windy, cold, and wet. Oh, did I mention the fog? No, well there was plenty of it. I still had a great time and would love to do it again. (Dressed more appropriately for the weather).

Driving on the Golden Gate Bridge.

Alcatraz!

Look out from the Golden Gate Bridge!

I had a drink on the second level with Manny! (I didn't forget about you).

I really like this sign!

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Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Mel... What the heck are you doing up at this hour?

Oct 22, 2008 08:59 PM

Melody Botting

Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX

You Deserve The Best

Richard- Tuesday night I was walking my 118lbs dog. He saw another dog, yadda yadda yadda, I landed on my back REALLY HARD! It didn't bother me until last night so I was drugged and in bed by 8. (And that concludes the lesson on how you build a clock).

Oct 22, 2008 09:05 PM

Lenn Harley

Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA

Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

AH! San Francisco. Loved it. It was some years ago when I spend a week in CA with a friend and we drove the Coast Highway to San Francisco from LA. What a spectacular drive. Then, San Francisco, the bridge and the beauty.

The highlights were The Embarcadero, The Chocolate Factory, Fisherman's Wharf, The Crookedest Street, and so much more.

Love MONK too.

Oct 22, 2008 10:30 PM

Paddy (Patricia) Pizappi

Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Pine Bush, NY

Real Estate Associate Broker Hudson Valley NY

I have never visited this fine city. Thanks for the personal tour Mel. You are doing such a great job of taking us on vacation with you. Have a great Thursday.

Oct 22, 2008 10:48 PM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Melody, I've been to San Francisco five times....every time a vacation came up that's where I wanted to go! I absolutely loved it, so much to see and explore--I'm ready any time you are (btw, it was cold and rainy every time :)

Oct 22, 2008 11:11 PM

Mike Saunders

Retired - Athens, GA

Mel - I wish you would have let us know beforehand. I could have given you a list of some great restaurants that mostly the locals go to and are off of the main tourist paths. San Francisco was my favorite city to work in, spen 8 years there. Great eye candy and thanks for the memories.

Oct 23, 2008 12:08 AM

C Tann-Starr

Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Mmmm... very cool views. I have never been and do appreciate your eye candy! Thank you, Mel! More please! :-)

Oct 23, 2008 12:28 AM

JL Boney, III

Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC Real Estate

Thanks for sharing the pictures Mel. I have a stepbrother that lives in San Diego, but I have not made it to California yet. I plan to one day though.

Oct 23, 2008 12:45 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Well, that is one place I have not been. I would prefer going to the mountains and northern foothills. Good to hear you enjoyed yourself enough to go back!

Oct 23, 2008 02:20 AM

Cristal Drake

Circa Properties - Fullerton, CA

Realtor - Fullerton Real Estate

Jusy say the word Mel! I will meet you there! I love San Fran!

Oct 23, 2008 03:45 AM

Kristin Moran

Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397

I love San Fran also....except for the weather! I love looking at the golden gate bridge w/all the other tourists & taking pics. KM

Oct 23, 2008 09:25 AM

Kevin O'Shea

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties - White Plains, NY

White Plains, NY Real Estate

Hi Melody,

San Francisco is Fun! I haven't been there since NAR a few years ago. I always tell people to get to Alcatraz. I wouldn't have gone except a friend recommended it to me and it was a GREAT tour.

All the best!

Oct 23, 2008 10:16 AM

Cameron Wilson

Labrum Real Estate - Murrieta, CA

The Short Guy - Murrieta,Temecula,Menifee Californ

Your getting to be quite the traveler Mel and are putting the camera to good use. Where to next?

Oct 23, 2008 12:23 PM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I remember my first trip to the west coast. It was June 2002. I packed shorts and flip flops thinking... Sunny California. I froze my tail off. It's a good thing that my at the time future MIL had some warm clothes I could borrow.

Oct 23, 2008 11:40 PM

Laura Giannotta

Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Your Realtor Down the Shore!

Melody, I not a big California fan, but San Fransisco was great. Thanks for the pix and the memories!

Oct 24, 2008 04:30 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Melody: I love San Francisco too. Took a trip there in 1996. It was so much fun. Got to see the giant Redwoods too. What an amazing trip.

Oct 24, 2008 06:50 AM

Gene Mock

Associate Broker ~ Premier Team, KW Realty - Leesburg, VA

GRI, CRB, CRS, ABR, CIPS, TRC, SFR, SRES

Hi Melody - your pictures are great. It is a fun city.

Oct 24, 2008 07:04 AM

Russell Lewis

Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX

Broker,CLHMS,GRI

Oh boy! Take me too! Iwas ouththere for a wedding recently and it was too much fun. I actually took something of a "Busman's Holiday" and picked up some property flyers in Pacific Heights...Wow! and people say Austin is expensive!

Oct 25, 2008 01:25 AM

Lizette Fitzpatrick

Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY

Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes

San Fran is sooo much fun. I 've been 3 times. I was over there the last time shopping my art around. Love your pics.

Oct 25, 2008 12:38 PM

Laura Watts

Positive Properties, LLC - Laurinburg, NC

Mel-It sounds like a great trip. I love the pictures. Glad you had a good time.

Oct 27, 2008 11:50 AM

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