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1. The Duck Club Restaurant
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-7108
Categories:
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Gayle and I splurged and spent our Wedding night at the Lafayette Park Hotel. According to their web site, this place is the "Crown Jewel" of San Francisco East Bay hotels. They go on to say that the hotel's plush accommodations, French Chateau…More »
2. Eyjafjallajokull Volcano - Iceland
Gayle and I are now back in Pleasant Hill after our "Plan B" Honeymoon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon. We should have been in Portugal right now.
On Sunday evening, we were packed, checked in on United and ready to go. On…More »
3. Congregation Netivot Shalom
UPDATE - Yom Kippur - 10/09/2008
I did receive a very nice phone message a few days ago from Board member Karen B. wishing me a warm "Shana Tova". However, I'm not in shul for this High Holiday since (per Rabbi C) my son is not welcome at Netivot…More »
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3/30/2007 First to Review
The most egalitarian of the egalitarian synagogues. Very welcoming to the gay/lesbian community,… Read more »
4. Quest Camps
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 743-1370
Category:
Counseling & Mental Health
What a difference a single year makes.....
On my wall is my son's fresh "Camper of the Day" Certificate and in nearby folder is his "mixed, but improving" written evaluation written by Dr. Bob for this summer's Camp. However, it appears that the…More »
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8/13/2009
My son is just finishing up another summer session at Quest Camp - A Place for Spirits to Soar. It's… Read more »
5. The UPS Store
The only "black mark" during our recent trip to Iowa was a Gayle-special print that this UPS Store shipped for us back to California. The package arrived significantly damaged and bent, with torn packaging and a few big gashes in the print. I had a…More »
6. 1 Sentence Yelp Reviews
I suppose if you have the attention span of a gnat or can't put 2 syllables together.....
.......It's also one way to inflate your Yelp review count.
Come to think of it, a few of my earlier reviews might have been just a little bit longer than one…More »
7. US Post Office - Landscape
Berkeley, CA 94707
(800) 275-8777
Category:
Post Offices
Neighbourhoods: East Solano Ave, North Berkeley
If this Post Office appeared in Star Wars, it would be called Mos Eisley. Although it's not really a "wretched hive of scum and villainy", it's depressing enough to have me happily walk down Solano to the Albany PO instead. As for this place…More »
8. Caffe Venezia
Gayle and I had dinner here last night with a good friend and her daughters. It was her birthday and of course she brought wine! As a group, we had a great time talking about several things and very much enjoying each others company.
If I were…More »
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7/8/2007
I had a nice time here with my friends Gayle and Lisa, plus my son (to who they were very kind and… Read more »
9. Yelp Review Removal
A recent message from Yelp HQ revealed a more surgical approach to enforcing their Terms of Reference. This one involved a review of Hearst Castle of which I most definitely have very positive first hand experience. But starting at the second…More »
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9/28/2010
I recently had a review removed, and I'll have to say that I was actually pleased on how things… Read more »
10. Newark Liberty International Airport
Gayle and I returned to the US of A on TAP Portugal Flight 103 from Lisboa to Newark. The TAP flight itself was a bit of a throwback in that is was comfortable, civilized, professional, and enjoyable. That professional "glow" lasted up to the TSA…More »
11. Qwest
Denver, CO 80217
(800) 603-6000
Neighbourhoods: Northwest, Uptown
How many of you remember your calling card number? Is there even such a thing anymore? I found out the hard way a few weeks ago at Beaver Creek Youth Camp. There's no Nextel/Sprint cell phone signal in the South Fork Colorado area and the Camp phone…More »
12. Yelp Unwrapped! Holiday Party @ Westin St. Francis
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 397-7000
Category:
Local Flavor
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin
From the Ying of the Turkey Be Gone! UYE to the Yang of the Yelp Unwrapped! Holiday Party.....Oh to be in Houston right now with an ugly sweater!
The 1 and 2 Star Reviews pretty much reflect my impression of this well meaning, but poorly executed…More »
13. State of California
(415) 538-2000
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
DISCLAIMER: I was raised in Iowa, vacation there annually, and miss the 4 seasons.
First it was Obama with his comments about Vegas, and now it's Schwarzenegger's turn. He says Florida is 'for the old people' and that no one wants to take a vacation…More »
14. Oracle Arena
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 569-2121
Category:
Stadiums & Arenas
Neighbourhood: East Oakland
My work offered a nice deal on tickets (200 Level), so Gayle, my son, and I took BART to the Warriors game last night. Our last place team (Pacific Division) beat the Knicks in this entertaining game.
The Oracle Arena also seems to be in last place…More »
15. Metrodome
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 332-0386
Category:
Stadiums & Arenas
Neighbourhood: Downtown Minneapolis
I grew up in NW Iowa (Estherville) and Minneapolis was the big city. Gone are Metropolitan and Memorial Stadiums (Gophers), winter football games with the Purple People Eaters, the North Stars, and the Curtis Hotel.
I'm still a big Twins fan and…More »
16. United Airlines
This review reflects my experience with United at O'Hare.
How the mighty have fallen! Starting from check-in, through security (where only a third of the lanes were open during prime time), and on to the gate, I felt like part of a cattle call and by…More »
17. TSA - Transportation Security Administration
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Categories:
Airports,
Public Services & Government
Neighbourhood: Westchester / LAX
Over the years since 9-11, I have had various experiences with the TSA. The most troubling is when I see the inspection slip inside my suitcase after I arrive at my destination. One time there was something relatively minor missing and another…More »
18. Gander Mountain
When the day is done during a business trip and another meal is eaten on the road, it gets a bit boring around the hotel. And whether it's the accommodation or the restaurant, things start to look the same after awhile. I try to hit the exercise room…More »
19. Bud's Malt Shop
When I told me mother that Gayle and I went to Lunch at Bud's, her immediate reaction was: "Good Lord, Why Did You Go There?". Well, the first reason was curiosity, as years ago this building was were I picked up my newspapers as a Des Moines…More »
20. H Julien Designs
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 548-7400
Category:
Florists
Neighbourhoods: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley
Last December on the day of Gayle's birthday, I ended up buying her a nice bouquet from the flower stand at Andronicos on Solano Avenue. This was Plan B.
Plan A involved delivery of a well-anticipated arrangement from H Julien Designs. Unfortunately,…More »
21. Max's
Over here in the Gate 30 area of OAK, the variety of higher priced airport refreshment is actually pretty good. My son usually buys a Fenton's Ice Cream on the way out and you'll usually find me at Peet's for a Cup of Joe before an early morning…More »
22. Fry's Electronics
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 852-0300
Categories:
Electronics,
Appliances,
Music & DVDs
I have always considered going to Fry's as an adventure. There's so much interesting stuff and the people watching is worth the trip. Truly nerdvanna.
Their service remains fair to horrible. And finding a supervisor is next to impossible. I even…More »
23. CVS
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 524-6886
I received my regular flu shot several weeks ago and immediately moved on to thinking about the upcoming H1N1 vaccine availability and options. My son is in town this weekend, and his Mom asked me to look into getting him his regular flu shot. For…More »
24. Bridge Tavern
Sometimes local recommendations aren't always the best. The night before, the plant leadership team hosted our audit team at the Brigantine for steak and a "get to know you" opportunity. For our second evening dinner, we were hankering for a more…More »
25. Peet's Coffee & Tea
2.5 Stars.
I prefer Peets, although like Miz Tam T. I have occasionally sinned and walked into a Starbucks (in disguise of course). Most of the time, you'll find me at various Peets in Berkeley (the Originial, Solano, and 4th Street), Emeryville, or…More »
26. SF Weekly
Legal Disclaimer - I am an avid weekly reader of the Anderson Valley Advertiser, East Bay Express, SF Bay Guardian and the SF Weekly. I am a Yelp Elite member and I have attended their events sober. I have eaten Pork in Danville.
There's already an…More »
27. Ohsu Medical Nursing Bookstore
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 494-7708
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhood: Southwest Portland
I was up on Marquam Hill a few weeks ago with about an hour to kill. My ex-wife had picked me up on Mississippi Avenue and deposited me here so she could attend a mandatory OHSU Faculty meeting. From there, we'd drive over to the Mt. Tabor area to…More »
28. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts - CLOSED
These donuts are OK and are a little too sweet for my taste. They also don't do coffee particularly well. How I wish there was a Tim Horton's here! The Canadians really know how to do coffee and doughnuts.
29. AMC Loews Metreon 16
The Metreon is dead! Long live the Metreon!
Or at least in it's next life when someone figures out how to optimize this prime piece of real estate.
My son and I came through here yesterday on the way to the Yerba Buena Gardens and the SF MOMA. His…More »
30. Outback Steakhouse
Way too crowded/loud, slow service, and so-so heavy food with a long lingering aftertaste. Sometimes you can get seated for dinner faster in the bar area. I have had better experiences at other Outback locations.
31. JT Connolly's Tobacco Bowl
meh.
I'll grant that the espresso is good. However, I don't need to walk into a reminder of a long gone smoke-filled Berkeley coffee house with an extra grunge factor thrown in as a "bonus".
32. PowerFuel
Around 11 AM on a recent Friday, my work in The Woodlands was done and it was time to head home. Unfortunately, my Southwest flight out of Hobby didn't leave until just after 4 PM, and I had a lot of time on my hands. I suppose I should have headed…More »
33. Leduc Inn International Airport
I travel a fair amount and every once in awhile fate catches up.
It was a cold and snowy week in the Edmonton Area a few years ago. I was here for a training class and was having a nice time with my work colleagues. I also enjoy being in Edmonton and…More »
34. Downtown Berkeley BART Station
Berkeley, CA 94704
Category:
Public Transportation
Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley
This BART Station is the gateway to the People's Republic of Berkeley and Cal and it's a dump, despite it's central location. In fact, if I need to come down this way to dine, or to go to Berkeley Rep, I'd prefer to drive down and take my chances…More »
35. Merle Hay Mall
Who knew that Ben P. and I would come together Yelp-wise in Des Moines Iowa?
The Merle Hay Mall has definitely seen better days, but the face of diversity here seems more social/economic, and sometimes with big pick up trucks! There's a Target and…More »
36. Jack Astors Bar & Grill
Toronto, ON M5J 2L7
Canada
(416) 585-2121
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core
I met a work collegue here for a pint and an appetizer before I headed off to theatre. The place was packed with Maple Leaf fans prior that evening's match with the Bruins. All that was fun to watch, although the only really available space was out…More »
37. Bay Street Emeryville
Pros
Nice movie theatre with a great selection.
Decent places to eat (Askew, Buckhorn, Fudruckers, and Cupcakes!).
Walk over to IKEA and beat their even worse traffic/parking mess.
Cons
Tight parking places and a derby-like atmosphere to get there.
Fake…More »
39. BNY Mellon
Back in 1980 and fresh out of graduate school, my first job was with Rohm and Haas in the Philadelphia area. It was a good company to work for and after I left several years later, I retained a single share of stock (and a small pension) as a fond…More »
40. Babies R Us
Many parents save certain things from their children's earlier years that are meant to entertain and sometimes embarrass. In my case, it's the home movies and in particular the one showing me and my siblings in the bathtub. My ex-wife, Gayle and…More »
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Albany, CA
Yelping SinceMarch 2007
Things I LoveMy Son, Gayle, My Parents and Siblings, My Home, My Work, My Dogs and Cats, Iowa, and Canada.
Find Me InAlbany or Pleasant Hill
My HometownEstherville Iowa - Home of the Mighty Midgets!
My Blog Or WebsiteEvery Yelp Posting Tells A Story About Me, Past, Present, or Future....
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm With Gayle, My Son, at Work, at Home, or on Facebook.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI Love America and Freedom!
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadAnderson Valley Advertiser
My First ConcertElton John at the Iowa State Fair
My Favourite MovieField of Dreams, Slapshot, or the Fugitive
My Last Meal On EarthPagliai's Pizza in Iowa City
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I'm a Yankee and an Aggie (Gig Em!)
Most Recent DiscoveryI Don't Roll on Shabbos!
Current CrushMary Gayle