I Hate Northside.
Sorry, Elise.
I set out yesterday evening on my now-beloved bicycle to ride up to La Val's Subterranean, a local independent theater venue located in the basement of the popular pizza joint in Berkeley. Subterranean is located at Euclid & Hearst. It is the heart of a neighborhood teeming with City-Council-lovin' homeowners (read: yuppies), members of the Church of Christ, Scientist & Cal students who are too "mature" to live south of campus.
The area is peppered with very short, steep hills that lead to intersections with no street signs. This was designed by the Northside Homeowners Association to prevent tourism, cycling & fun in the area. They also planted palm trees (see Ridge & Scenic) in order to confuse you further. I hate you, Northside.
On a brighter note, the play that we attended, Sleepy, was phenomenal. I believe it's playing there for a while longer, so if you can stomach the location, I highly recommend going.
Just bring a map.
I set out yesterday evening on my now-beloved bicycle to ride up to La Val's Subterranean, a local independent theater venue located in the basement of the popular pizza joint in Berkeley. Subterranean is located at Euclid & Hearst. It is the heart of a neighborhood teeming with City-Council-lovin' homeowners (read: yuppies), members of the Church of Christ, Scientist & Cal students who are too "mature" to live south of campus.
The area is peppered with very short, steep hills that lead to intersections with no street signs. This was designed by the Northside Homeowners Association to prevent tourism, cycling & fun in the area. They also planted palm trees (see Ridge & Scenic) in order to confuse you further. I hate you, Northside.
On a brighter note, the play that we attended, Sleepy, was phenomenal. I believe it's playing there for a while longer, so if you can stomach the location, I highly recommend going.
Just bring a map.
posted by Evan at 16.9.07
2 Comments:
Forget lack of streetsigns, what about a lack of respect for cyclists? I have been ranting and raving with friends of mine up here in the mountain town about how people just don't know how to treat us cyclists. I get no respect, and people seem hell bent on hitting me. maybe motorists are more civilized in your cosmopolitain city.
Wow I feel like a real web-guy now ranting about how unfair something is. I feel like i have graduated in some way. weird.
No need to apologize, it's your own fault you got lost. I forgive you. ;-)
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