The Lone Star Saloon (Last full day in San Francisco)

[goodolmike]

This afternoon, during the Superbowl, we made a quick trip to the Lone Star Saloon. I have been told that the Lone Star has a lot of historical significance in the gay universe, so it was a definite must-see.



My San Francisco hosts, 50poundnote and franken_bear, along with my new buddy Kirk, took me. Apparently it was slower than usual, probably because of the game. Luckily there was no TV in the outside area, so we didn't have to watch!

We also had brunch this morning with rootbeer1 and qbear. Great guys!

Comments

[inbhirnis.livejournal.com]

Looking forward to seeing Jeb and Thomas in two week's time!

[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

Hey Roy,
We've been talking about you all weekend. Apparently, you and Jeb are good friends. It's funny; we have tons of friends in common and we're kind of neighbors, but we've never met in person. :)

[inbhirnis.livejournal.com]

That is odd indeed! We should do something about that... :-) I'm across the street from Dan and Chris and a couple of blocks north of Dave O, plus I've hung out with JP, Justin, etc. I can't believe we haven't bumped into each other..!

[franken-bear.livejournal.com]

We could do something about that this weekend, since I'll be in town. And as we all know, I bring people together.

[inbhirnis.livejournal.com]

Yes, that is your talent....

I'll be out with my brother-in-law on Fri evening, as he's in town for a conference, and will have a guest arriving on Sun evening, but otherwise, in the words of Mr. Humphries, I'm free!

[inbhirnis.livejournal.com]

---and I hope you did something more interesting than talking about me all weekend... :-)

[putzmeisterbear.livejournal.com]

Sorry we didn't get to see you this visit. Next time!

[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

Yes, yeah, just didn't work out. Oh well, I'll be back soon!

[celtcub.livejournal.com]

Having spent the better part of my 30's on that very patio, I see a lot of Familiar in the background...
Scary part is, not all of it is the place. I swear there are faces back there that I saw there over 10 years ago! lol
And yeah a typically summer Sunday Bear Bust was INSANELY packed. I actually prefer it a little thinned out.

Glad you are having fun!

[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

It was nice. I would like to see it when it's fully packed some time.

[fogbear.livejournal.com]

Darn!

[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

:)

[jpinsd.livejournal.com]

YAY! I enjoyed the Lonestar when I was there last year. Super glad ya got to meet Steve and Jack as well. They're such great people.

[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

Yay! And yes!

[delawarecub.livejournal.com]

Good to see you having fun bud. Hugs!

On a side note... damn id love to visit SF again. Fun place!

[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

I'm already thinking abut my next visit!

Glad you had fun in SF ...

[pauliebearsf.livejournal.com]

Sorry I missed you -- you'll just have to visit again (grin) xoxoxoox

Re: Glad you had fun in SF ...

[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

I assumed you'd be there and was sad. Kidding!

But I'd love to run in to you someday. Maybe next time!

:o)

[huxbear.livejournal.com]

Hope you're around for IBR!

I don't know how much time Tibor/tibortiger & I will be able to spend at the bars due to the smoke/crowding situation, but we had a couple of nice visits there last year before -- as Tibor says it, "The smell of burning insulation & carpet scraps" ((pipe smoke mixed with several cigars mixed with pot)) drove us back to the host-hotel to hang out instead... :o)

I haven't met 50poundnote yet, but have known him online for years... rootbeer met us last year on our last day and gave us a whirlwind sightseeing tour and then a great lunch on the way to the airport... He's AWESOME!!! We didn't get a chance to meet his partner, though, cuz he was bein' all responsible and working and stuff... ;o)

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[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

I don't think I'm quite ready for a bear run like IBR, but I'm sure I will be soon!

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[huxbear.livejournal.com]

[[shrugs]] We don't usually do the "big box" things since a) they're all-too-often things that we don't really "do" (bar-stuff generally, sex-club stuff, etc.) but we're thinking of doing the "fun" stuff this year (like the Sister's Of Perpetual Indulgence's BINGO, again, and a couple of the tours).

It can be just as relaxed as a small con or gathering, depending on who you hang out with and what all ya get up to... :o)

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[50poundnote.livejournal.com]

I'll be meeting you in two weeks. :)

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[huxbear.livejournal.com]

Yup, so I hear from Tibor/tibortiger... :o)

[rootbeer1.livejournal.com]

Great to see you too!