We bought a couple of in-building storage units a few months back, got them primed in May and did the painting in June and some final touch-ups in July. But eventually we were ready to move everything from our rental storage unit down the street to the ones we have here! Last weekend we rented […]
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Second San Francisco Ubuntu Hour
July 29th, 2010 by pleia2
On Tuesday I hosted the second San Francisco Ubuntu Hour. We had four people in attendance (thanks for dropping by James, Grant and Michelle!). It ended up being quite an evening for gadgets. As is typical, I brought along my mini9 and Grant showed up with his ever popular OLPC laptop. Then Michelle showed up […]
La Trappe Cafe
July 16th, 2010 by pleia2
While I was down at Noisebridge for their weekly Linux Discussion meeting this week I met another local sysadmin who ended up having some great tips as far as beer in the city. That night I took advantage of one of his tips and MJ and I hopped on a bus down to La Trappe […]
Phillies v. Giants
April 29th, 2010 by pleia2
When I lived up in Maine I went to a Portland Sea Dogs game once while in High School. In 2006 I went to a Readings Phillies game. On Monday night I went to my first Major League game! The Phillies were in town to play the Giants. And we lost. No wait, San Francisco […]
Visiting Alcatraz
April 28th, 2010 by pleia2
I didn’t realize Alcatraz was in the bay just outside of San Francisco until I visited for the first time back in 2008. Wow, that’s not too far off either! Since then I’ve wanted to go, so when Nita was in town visiting this past weekend and suggested it I jumped right on board. We […]
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Upcoming busy weekend: Ubuntu Lucid release parties and a Geeknic!
April 27th, 2010 by pleia2
I managed to pack my schedule around the Release of Ubuntu Lucid, 10.04. The first event I’ll be attending is down at Thirsty Bear Brewing Company in San Francisco on Howard near 3rd. Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010 Time: 7:30-10:30 PM Sign-up: Here Come and join the Ubuntu California LoCo Team in celebrating the Ubuntu […]
Lessons from Open Source Business Conference and the Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit
April 27th, 2010 by pleia2
Conference guides for OSBC and Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit Last month I attended the Open Source Business Conference. Lucky for me it was located at The Palace Hotel, right down the street from where I live! As I mentioned previously, I was able to gain entry by volunteering at the local groups table. I was […]
Union Square SF, dinners, BALUG
April 25th, 2010 by pleia2
I sort of feel like I’m still on vacation. Work has certainly been demanding as usual, but working from home in an exciting city is a very different than doing the same while living in the suburbs anywhere. No longer do I feel confined to my home during the work day – my lunch break […]
LUG, LUG, LUG, LUG! Conference! LUG!
March 25th, 2010 by pleia2
The first couple weeks I was living out here I took the time to get settled in and get a feel for the new place. Then it was off to checking out the local open source tech scene! I knew coming out here that there were a lot of tech groups in this area, especially […]
Sea lions? Check! Ferry Building? Check! Coit Tower? Check!
March 21st, 2010 by pleia2
I love doing touristy things, and San Francisco has no shortage! A couple weeks ago MJ and I headed down to Pier 39 to explore the tourist scene and satisfy my craving for battered and fried fish. …oh! And to see the sea lions! Actually, the entire trip down was to see the sea lions. […]