[Zyzyxxz]

So... no GAFers came to my art festival today or yesterday, at least no one that identified themselves. Oh well, maybe next time. :(

My bad had some last minute work that crept up on me.

[Zyzyxxz]

So guys if anybody lives in the SGV a new bar has opened up in which I am conceptualizing the menu for:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/spirit-house-bar-monterey-park

So swing by and say hi! A good selection of beers and more to come!

[kr2t0s]

Does anyone have an idiot's guide to getting to the hollywood sign? I've tried a few times and just couldn't figure it out.

Thanks - would love to walk up to it one of these days

[clearacell]

So guys if anybody lives in the SGV a new bar has opened up in which I am conceptualizing the menu for: http://www.yelp.com/biz/spirit-house-bar-monterey-park So swing by and say hi! A good selection of beers and more to come!

Monterey park eh? Right up my alley, I will stop by sometime but probably at a total random time. Will take pics for proof ;p

[quaere]

Does anyone have an idiot's guide to getting to the hollywood sign? I've tried a few times and just couldn't figure it out. Thanks - would love to walk up to it one of these days

You've been to the trail that takes you just above it right? Just go left instead of up at one of the forks and you should be able to approach from directly under. Be prepared to be yelled at/ticketed by cops though - saw it happen to a group of fence jumpers when I was there.

[Zyzyxxz]

Monterey park eh? Right up my alley, I will stop by sometime but probably at a total random time. Will take pics for proof ;p

Nakedsushi already did in the IronGaf thread.

[Puddles]

The weather might be ready to move forward with those beach bbq plans.

[clearacell]

Nakedsushi already did in the IronGaf thread.

Doh! I need to check that thread out ;_; Maybe she'll go again so I won't be there alone lol

edit: will go for a run and take pics...I literally live a 5 minute drive from there :P

2nd edit: just realized going for a run meant me going in sweaty...forget that :P I will take pics of the exterior though! Maybe that'll entice other people.

Its inside the lincoln plaza >< will go soon

[Zyzyxxz]

Only open Thurs through Saturday forgot to mention!

[HP_Wuvcraft]

The weather might be ready to move forward with those beach bbq plans.

Weather's been effing fantastic.

[TheKaeptain]

Looks like I might be going to CSU LA or Northridge.

Long Beach sent me an email saying to send in my military credit. They told me I needed to send in my the document called a DD214. Well today they told me it was the wrong document and I needed to send in something called AARTS military transcripts by the 13th of this month. Just put in my request for them so hopefully they process and get there before friday. It's not looking good though.


Either way I am still going to LA though. Which part of LA is csula in?

[Puddles]

Looks like I might be going to CSU LA or Northridge. Long Beach sent me an email saying to send in my military credit. They told me I needed to send in my the document called a DD214. Well today they told me it was the wrong document and I needed to send in something called AARTS military transcripts by the 13th of this month. Just put in my request for them so hopefully they process and get there before friday. It's not looking good though. Either way I am still going to LA though. Which part of LA is csula in?

It's around East LA and west of Alhambra.

[TheKaeptain]

It's around East LA and west of Alhambra.

How far is it from Koreatown, Santa Monica, and Long Beach? Those are the places I really know in LA.

[Puddles]

How far is it from Koreatown, Santa Monica, and Long Beach? Those are the places I really know in LA.

It should be easy to get to Long Beach from Cal State LA, because it's right off the 710. CSULA is basically where the 10 and 710 intersect. You could take the 710 south for 20-25 minutes, and you'd be in Long Beach.

Since it's also on the 10, you could take that west and get to Santa Monica. That drive is heavily dependent on traffic. Without congestion, maybe 20 minutes of driving? It's likely to take 45 minutes to an hour under normal circumstances, I'd imagine.

[TheKaeptain]

It should be easy to get to Long Beach from Cal State LA, because it's right off the 710. CSULA is basically where the 10 and 710 intersect. You could take the 710 south for 20-25 minutes, and you'd be in Long Beach. Since it's also on the 10, you could take that west and get to Santa Monica. That drive is heavily dependent on traffic. Without congestion, maybe 20 minutes of driving? It's likely to take 45 minutes to an hour under normal circumstances, I'd imagine.

I totally understand where it is now that you said it is off the 10/710 intersect.


Does any of LA gaf own a vespa?

[clearacell]

I live right next to Cal State LA...everything puddles says is true :P If you end up living near Cal State LA you have pretty easy access to downtown and on weekends, if you're driving, it's 20-25 minutes everywhere in LA.

[TheKaeptain]

I live right next to Cal State LA...everything puddles says is true :P If you end up living near Cal State LA you have pretty easy access to downtown and on weekends, if you're driving, it's 20-25 minutes everywhere in LA.

So how is the housing in the area? I should have around $2000/M for rent.

[clearacell]

So how is the housing in the area? I should have around $2000/M for rent.

Live in Alhambra or Monterey Park, which are a tiny bit east of Cal State LA and MUCH nicer neighborhoods than what's west of Cal State LA (which is like city terrace and el sereno...just no). You can easily get a 1 bedroom apt for $1200 a month.

Gaf, I am moving to Long Beach in June. My understanding is that this is a suburb of LA. Impressions? If you had to give it a review score, what would you give it? Also, any advice on where in town to get a place? I don't wanna be in ghettosville.

Just don't be on the east side of long beach...you know all those songs snoop doggy dogg rapped about in the early 90s? It was about that area :P

[Bringer Of Bacon]

Gaf, I am moving to Long Beach in June. My understanding is that this is a suburb of LA. Impressions? If you had to give it a review score, what would you give it?

Also, any advice on where in town to get a place? I don't wanna be in ghettosville.

[Puddles]

Gaf, I am moving to Long Beach in June. My understanding is that this is a suburb of LA. Impressions? If you had to give it a review score, what would you give it? Also, any advice on where in town to get a place? I don't wanna be in ghettosville.

If you can live around 2nd St, you'll be surrounded by HOT 20-something girls all the time. Apartments are a bit pricey though.

It's not a suburb of LA. It's like the midway point between LA and Orange County.

[Bringer Of Bacon]

If you can live around 2nd St, you'll be surrounded by HOT 20-something girls all the time. Apartments are a bit pricey though. It's not a suburb of LA. It's like the midway point between LA and Orange County.

This is good advice sir. :D

[Zyzyxxz]

Does any of LA gaf own a vespa?

If you are going to go to Cal State LA definitely try living in Monterey Park, Alhambra, etc since its close and cheaper than Downtown. Also you will be surrounded by hot Asian girls and great Asian restaurants (although shitty Asian drivers except me I am the exception to the stereotype).

As for the vespa...lolz... jk but if you plan to take local streets sure but a Vespa is more suited to Downtown or Venice Beach IMO places where you might not drive too far or need to drive too fast.

[Nekobo]

So guys if anybody lives in the SGV a new bar has opened up in which I am conceptualizing the menu for: http://www.yelp.com/biz/spirit-house-bar-monterey-park So swing by and say hi! A good selection of beers and more to come!

I live like three blocks away lol. I think I'll drop by this weekend. Maybe Friday night.

[TheKaeptain]

If you are going to go to Cal State LA definitely try living in Monterey Park, Alhambra, etc since its close and cheaper than Downtown. Also you will be surrounded by hot Asian girls and great Asian restaurants (although shitty Asian drivers except me I am the exception to the stereotype). As for the vespa...lolz... jk but if you plan to take local streets sure but a Vespa is more suited to Downtown or Venice Beach IMO places where you might not drive too far or need to drive too fast.

The vespa question wasn't for me. A friend wants one but she is new to LA so I was going to ask you guys advice...


Asian women you say...

[Nekobo]

Asian women you say...

LOTS of Asian women. Just hit up any boba cafe in the area. :)

[Mifune]

Girlfriend and I had incredible chili dogs at Dog Haus Biergarten in Pasadena. Holy fuck were they good.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/dog-haus-biergarten-pasadena

[TheKaeptain]

LOTS of Asian women. Just hit up any boba cafe in the area. :)

Well I still have to figure out which one of the colleges I am going to commit too. However, Asian chicks...

Lol

[clearacell]

Well I still have to figure out which one of the colleges I am going to commit too. However, Asian chicks... Lol

Valley blvd...garvey ave...just walk up and down these areas and their various restaurants and shopping areas. Just know they will prbably not be speaking english ;p

[Zyzyxxz]

Asian women you say...

But if you aren't Asian then you have to narrow it down to Americanized Asians who speak decent English and those who are open minded to interracial dating. Might be hard enough to find a girl who will date outside her Asian-specific ethnic group.

[TheKaeptain]

Valley blvd...garvey ave...just walk up and down these areas and their various restaurants and shopping areas. Just know they will prbably not be speaking english ;p

What languages are we talking about?

[Ermac]

I work Downtown, where should I live? I don't want to live Downtown. I'm staying with my uncle in Burbank at the moment.

[Nekobo]

What languages are we talking about?

Mandarin, Cantonese, and maybe Vietnamese.

[PushingButtons]

Girlfriend and I had incredible chili dogs at Dog Haus Biergarten in Pasadena. Holy fuck were they good. http://www.yelp.com/biz/dog-haus-biergarten-pasadena

That place is cool. I haven't tried their dogs yet but The Hangover burger is amazing! Not too keen on their beer selection but you've got Congregation Alehouse just down the street.

[HP_Wuvcraft]

Gaf, I am moving to Long Beach in June. My understanding is that this is a suburb of LA.

Everything is a suburb of Los Angeles. We're huge. I just found out Newbury Park is technically THE VALLEY.

[Puddles]

Let me ask your opinions on something:

If you're trying to go west towards Century City/UCLA/Beverly Hills during morning or afternoon rush hour, and you don't want to take a freeway, which of the following streets would you take?

Santa Monica Blvd
Wilshire
Olympic
Beverly
Some other street

Google Navigator routed me down Santa Monica Blvd after I passed on the 10/405 route, and it was a horrible time. It seems like Santa Monica is the main route for people who want to avoid the freeways. Are there any parallel streets that move a little faster, in your experience?

[StopMakingSense]

In the afternoon, there's no reason to not take the 10 West. It's generally okay/against traffic. Easily the fastest route to where you want.

Third St. is the fastest street east/west, esp. through Hancock Park.

[Puddles]

In the afternoon, there's no reason to not take the 10 West. It's generally okay/against traffic. Easily the fastest route to where you want. Third is the fastest street east/west, esp. through Hancock Park.

The 10 is fine, but if I'm headed for Westwood, that little stretch of 405 could add 20 minutes to the trip if I'm on it at the wrong time.

I'll try 3rd at some point.

If you wanted to take 10 + surface street to avoid the 405, which north/south street would you say is best as a 405 alternative?

[StopMakingSense]

If you wanted to take 10 + surface street to avoid the 405, which north/south street would you say is best as a 405 alternative?

If going to Westwood? I would jump on the 405 just till SMB, then go straight up to Ohio from the offramp. Then take Ohio to Veteran. If going to UCLA take Veteran up to Montana or Sunset, depending on which side of campus you want.

Overland exit is just too far from Westwood. If you do take Overland, take it all the way up to the Temple/SMB.

[Puddles]

Awesome, thanks for advice.

[Ermac]

I was in Stussy on La Brea today and Chris Brown walked in.

Dude is taller than I thought.

[Sobriquet]

Let me ask your opinions on something: If you're trying to go west towards Century City/UCLA/Beverly Hills during morning or afternoon rush hour, and you don't want to take a freeway, which of the following streets would you take? Santa Monica Blvd Wilshire Olympic Beverly Some other street Google Navigator routed me down Santa Monica Blvd after I passed on the 10/405 route, and it was a horrible time. It seems like Santa Monica is the main route for people who want to avoid the freeways. Are there any parallel streets that move a little faster, in your experience?

I would use Olympic or Pico.

[Gully State]

I would use Olympic or Pico.

I would take Olympic...Pico/Westwood gets clogged pretty badly...

[Sobriquet]

I would take Olympic...Pico/Westwood gets clogged pretty badly...

Ah, good call. I don't usually go out that far west anymore. :P

[TheKaeptain]

I might have a place to stay in Santa Monica when I move. Won't know until late July or Aug.

[Verano]

its raining over hur in the da ghetto Gardena....what about you's LA-GAF?

[Zyzyxxz]

its raining over hur in the da ghetto Gardena....what about you's LA-GAF?

Arcadia here, nothing but it is cold as hell.

[Jzero]

its raining over hur in the da ghetto Gardena....what about you's LA-GAF?

Raining in Lakewood as well.

[HP_Wuvcraft]

We have rain in the Park of Newbury.

[Sobriquet]

We have rain downtown as well. :(

[MidnightCowboy]

I might have a place to stay in Santa Monica when I move. Won't know until late July or Aug.

An excellent place to live.