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ayotnoms
11th of June 2005 (Sat), 23:52
Good thing: Lots of stuff to photograph
Bad thing: it's been done countless times before :mad:

This may induce uncontrolable yawning from many of you but even though this scene can be found on postcards in tourist kiosks throughout the city, it's still represents the first time I've had a chance to photograph it with something more than a disposal film camera.

Anyway, here it is: Lombard Street. The crookedest roadway in the US...or so say the travel brochures. LOL
Stompersman
15th of June 2005 (Wed), 14:51
Ah, Lombard Street. The smell of hot brake shoes.
Belmondo
15th of June 2005 (Wed), 14:59
I wish I had a nickel for every time I've taken visiting friends and relatives down that street. It is an obligatory tourist attraction for all San Francisco first-timers. I once followed a motorhome down that hill. I was very happy to be behind it and not in front of it, and was quite impressed that it actually survived the trip.I really wouldn't recommend it to the feint-hearted.
ayotnoms
15th of June 2005 (Wed), 18:20
I wish I had a nickel for every time I've taken visiting friends and relatives down that street.

Me too. I'd have, let's see...15¢

I've lived in the area for 25 yrs and have taken the ride down Lombard 3 times; each time with first-time SF visitors. The experience compares favorably with taking a gulp of warm flat beer.

But hey, it's SF. Soon I hope to take my second cable car ride. LOL
scraggles
15th of June 2005 (Wed), 19:36
Hahahahah, I remember that street from the video game 'San Francisco Rush'
Poco
15th of June 2005 (Wed), 20:25
Hahahahah, I remember that street from the video game 'San Francisco Rush'

Ah yes, Lombard street wasn't so crooded in that game - you just jumped it.
Lamplight
17th of June 2005 (Fri), 20:21
I can safely say that I have no desire to drive a tractor trailer down that. :lol:
zzpza
21st of June 2005 (Tue), 08:39
OMG! A road in the US with corners! Are there lots of accidents there? I didn't think American cars went round corners... (British humour!) :lol::lol: Please feel free to make fun of Bowler hats, Tea and our weather.

j.
Belmondo
21st of June 2005 (Tue), 08:53
OMG! A road in the US with corners! Are there lots of accidents there? I didn't think American cars went round corners... (British humour!) :lol::lol: Please feel free to make fun of Bowler hats, Tea and our weather.

j.


How about we talk about British cars with French tires on American race tracks? ;)
ayotnoms
21st of June 2005 (Tue), 09:41
How about we talk about British cars with French tires on American race tracks? ;)
...and don't even get me started on "English cuisine".
umm, Spotted Dick anyone?
anyone? :lol:
Belmondo
21st of June 2005 (Tue), 09:43
...and don't even get me started on "English cuisine".
umm, Spotted Dick anyone?
anyone? :lol:

Ewwwwww!! :rolleyes: :lol:
Duder
21st of June 2005 (Tue), 10:37
How about we talk about British cars with French tires on American race tracks? ;)

yes, let's. :p

actually, he's got a point, corners and angles are not good for cars.
Belmondo
21st of June 2005 (Tue), 10:42
yes, let's. :p

actually, he's got a point, corners and angles are not good for cars.


Zing! You got me! :lol: :lol: