Official NorCal Chat Thread (#1)

!Xoible · 09-04-2007, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray

On a really clear day, you can see Japan. If you turn eastwards, you'll see Oakland or Alemeda.

haha you see Japan huh?

reminds me of a joke
blonde1: which is further? the moon or florida?
blonde2: the moon dumbass! can you see florida from here?!

shragon · 09-04-2007, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray

On a really clear day, you can see Japan. If you turn eastwards, you'll see Oakland or Alemeda.

marin county to the north.

BMWE90 · 09-04-2007, 01:23 AM

Just saw on the news that the Bay Bridge was reopened at 6 o'clock tonight. In the clip they showed there was a black (or SG) E90. lol it was apparent throughout the entire clip.

!Xoible · 09-04-2007, 01:23 AM

why was the closure? anyone know?

shragon · 09-04-2007, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

Just saw on the news that the Bay Bridge was reopened at 6 o'clock tonight. In the clip they showed there was a black (or SG) E90. lol it was apparent throughout the entire clip.

i saw that too hahahha.

you watching channel 2?

shragon · 09-04-2007, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mantis

why was the closure? anyone know?

damaged part of the bay bridge from the 1989 earthquake was replaced (whole section).

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Labor Day Surprise; Bay Bridge Re-Opens Early

POSTED: 12:19 pm PDT August 31, 2007
UPDATED: 5:54 pm PDT September 3, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO -- Cars began crossing the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Monday afternoon, more than 11 hours ahead of schedule and eliminating any worries that the key commute artery would not be open for Tuesday morning's return to work rush hour.

The bridge reopened to traffic at 5:55 p.m. Monday, far ahead of the originally scheduled reopening of 5 a.m. Tuesday, "a tremendous achievement by a great team," said California Department of Transportation Director Will Kempton.

"I am elated," he said at a news conference at the mouth of the Yerba Buena tunnel, near where the work was done. Behind him, dozens of workers made last-minute pavement patches and performed other touchup work.

James C. Ghielmetti, a member of the state Transportation Commission, paid a Labor Day tribute to the workers who tore the old 350-foot section apart and replaced it with a new, 6,500-ton retrofitted section well ahead of schedule.

"Most of these guys worked 12-hour days for three days," Ghielmetti said. "This was their Super Bowl, and they performed."

Crews spent the afternoon surveying the repair work and looking for damage to the lower deck of the bridge, such as potholes, from falling chunks of steel and concrete during weekend demolition of the upper deck, Caltrans spokesman Bart Ney said.

Rancho Cordova-based contractor C.C. Myers said they found nothing more than minor damage.

"I'm going to go home and have a glass of wine right now," Myers said.

Crews successfully slid the new section of the bridge into place Sunday night.

The entire bridge shut down Friday evening, the first total Bay Bridge closure since the Loma Prieta earthquake damaged the bridge in 1989. The collapsed section of the eastern span killed one motorist.

Caltrans spent $1 million on a statewide campaign to warn motorists about the Labor Day weekend bridge closure. On an average day, about 280,000 vehicles use the Bay Bridge.

"Even fans from Tennessee were aware what was going on here," Ghielmetti said, referring to the Saturday football game between the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Tennessee.

The warnings appeared to have worked, with boosted public transportation ridership and no major traffic backups reported throughout the Bay Area. On Sunday, an estimated 50,000 people gathered in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park for the 40th anniversary celebration of the Summer of Love, despite concerns that it and other weekend events would suffer because of the bridge shutdown.

!Xoible · 09-04-2007, 01:27 AM

^^^ thanks man! wow

BMWE90 · 09-04-2007, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by shragon

i saw that too hahahha.

you watching channel 2?

yup

I usually watch the news until Tonight Show comes on.

Ray · 09-04-2007, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mantis

haha you see Japan huh?

reminds me of a joke
blonde1: which is further? the moon or florida?
blonde2: the moon dumbass! can you see florida from here?!

I will have to use that one some day.

Ray · 09-04-2007, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

yup

I usually watch the news until Tonight Show comes on.

Leno > Kimmel > Letterman

BMWE90 · 09-04-2007, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray

Leno > Kimmel > Letterman

fo sho man!!

I heard that Leno will be retiring soon and Conan will be taking over. As much as I like Late Night, Im wondering if the Tonight Show is going to be the same...

!Xoible · 09-04-2007, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

fo sho man!!

I heard that Leno will be retiring soon and Conan will be taking over. As much as I like Late Night, Im wondering if the Tonight Show is going to be the same...

it wont be the same. that's for sure. but it could still be good

SES_D · 09-04-2007, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mantis

it wont be the same. that's for sure. but it could still be good

I think it'll still be alright.

misterng · 09-04-2007, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by shragon

sat: 17-mile drive, carmel, monterey, and santa cruz
sun: dim sum, boba, and gilroy outlets
mon: chill day

what about yourself?

Sat: Clear bra @ mach III, art & wine festival in Milbrae, Valut & Vivid in SJ
Sun: Shopping in downtown SF, Grasshopper's concert in SF
Mon: Lunch @ Cafe Salina in Milbrae, Chill out at home in FC

Vivid in SJ is awesome

Totally Asian scene (lot of cute girls)! Will go check it out again this weekend.

Ray · 09-04-2007, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

fo sho man!!

I heard that Leno will be retiring soon and Conan will be taking over. As much as I like Late Night, Im wondering if the Tonight Show is going to be the same...

Many doubted Leno before taking over Carson's spot, since he was simply an obnoxious comedian. But look at him now.

Conan will inherit the Tonight Show's staff, including the writers, producers, etc. so I think he'll be fine. I think he will grow and mature into the role very soon. It definitely won't be the same, but I can't think of anyone else that would fit the job description any better.

BMWE90 · 09-04-2007, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray

Kenny, have you ever tried the extra hot wings?

at UC??

I have never tried the 911 challenge before- it's too hardcore for me. Here's why: first time I went there with a friend we tried out levels 6 & 7. They were hot as hell and we both had to take like 2 dumps the next day. lol

The next few times I tried level 5 & 6 and they werent that bad. I've also tried level 7 again and nothing happened. So one night I ate some level 7 wings and level 7 devil bites. They tasted so good at first but almost f*king killed me that night.

That sh*t had my stomach burning ALL NIGHT!!!! Later on that night my chest started burning like crazy. I took some pills to calm the stomach down but they didnt help much. I swear I thought I was a goner. It's freaking CRAZY!!!!! Just imagine how much hotter the 911 challenge would be.

No wonder they always have you sign a waiver.

misterng · 09-04-2007, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mantis

they look pretty similar to 189's, but they're not. Just a bit different

Interesting! Is that 19" and who made them?

!Xoible · 09-04-2007, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by misterng

Interesting! Is that 19" and who made them?

they're stock wheels. i dont know who makes them. they come on 08 5 series with sports package. they are 18"s

Ray · 09-04-2007, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by misterng

Sat: Clear bra @ mach III
art & wine festival in Milbrae
Valut & Vivid in SJ
Sun: Shopping in downtown SF
Grasshopper's concert in SF
Mon: Lunch @ Cafe Salina in Milbrae
Chill out at home

Vivid in SJ is awesome

Totally Asian scene (lot of cute girls)! Might wanna go check it out again this weekend.

How was the Vault? Did I miss out?

My friends wanted to go to that Grasshopper's concert, but we had a change in plans, How was that?

SES_D · 09-04-2007, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

at UC??

I have never tried the 911 challenge before- it's too hardcore for me. Here's why: first time I went there with a friend we tried out levels 6 & 7. They were hot as hell and we both had to take like 2 dumps the next day. lol

The next few times I tried level 5 & 6 and they werent that bad. I've also tried level 7 again and nothing happened. So one night I ate some level 7 wings and level 7 devil bites. They tasted so good at first but almost f*king killed me that night.

That sh*t had my stomach burning ALL NIGHT!!!! Later on that night my chest started burning like crazy. I took some pills to calm the stomach down but they didnt help much. I swear I thought I was a goner. It's freaking CRAZY!!!!! Just imagine how much hotter the 911 challenge would be.

No wonder they always have you sign a waiver.

o shit! Where is this at? I have to try it sometime.

noktekniq · 09-04-2007, 01:47 AM

dude grasshoppers are old school. how are they now? where was it held?

cafe selina is just 5 mins away from my house. that place is alright.

Ray · 09-04-2007, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

at UC??

I have never tried the 911 challenge before- it's too hardcore for me. Here's why: first time I went there with a friend we tried out levels 6 & 7. They were hot as hell and we both had to take like 2 dumps the next day. lol

The next few times I tried level 5 & 6 and they werent that bad. I've also tried level 7 again and nothing happened. So one night I ate some level 7 wings and level 7 devil bites. They tasted so good at first but almost f*king killed me that night.

That sh*t had my stomach burning ALL NIGHT!!!! Later on that night my chest started burning like crazy. I took some pills to calm the stomach down but they didnt help much. I swear I thought I was a goner. It's freaking CRAZY!!!!! Just imagine how much hotter the 911 challenge would be.

No wonder they always have you sign a waiver.

I want to try that 911 challenge someday. Last time I was there I tried the level 7 and it wasn't bad at all.

My friend told me he was in tears when he brought the 911 near his face. What a wuss, but props for trying. :rocks:

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noktekniq Colonel 58 Rep 2,032 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US iTrader: (3)	dude grasshoppers are old school. how are they now? where was it held? cafe selina is just 5 mins away from my house. that place is alright.
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