Day 18: Libraries and Crude Humor

I keep waiting for crappy weather to get some of my computer-related projects done, but that’s clearly never going to happen. Perils of living in California. If you’re looking for a comfortable place to work on secret plans, with a nice bright private desk and a good internet connection, it’s hard to beat the San Francisco Library. If you could get a cup of coffee here, it’d be a little too perfect. (I just found the cafĂ© downstairs.) You can stay as long as you like (8am-9pm), and get personal help finding any information you’re looking for. They also have … Continue reading Day 18: Libraries and Crude Humor

Day 11: Ships Under the City

There are ships buried beneath downtown San Francisco. I remember reading a news article about some very surprised construction workers finding a buried ship somewhere in the city. Today I decided to find out if there was truth to it. (Imagine standing between the skyscrapers of a modern city, knowing there’s a huge forgotten ship right beneath your feet.) Most of what’s now the downtown area used to be underwater. When they filled it in, some ship owners decided for various reasons (expense, lack of crew, secrets to be kept) that it was best to just let the ships be … Continue reading Day 11: Ships Under the City