Wow -- this place is nice but it is NOT $250/night nice. There were like 10 different sized pillows on the bed. I kid you not. There were these long roll like looking ones, big fluffy body pillows, another set of those and 4 large pillows. I'm staying at the Park Hyatt in SF.

It is weird ... NO ONE smokes ... even on the street. So, I spent most of the day chewing gum. Plus, it was impossible to find a 7-11 or anything downtown where I am staying at. I was looking merely to buy a diet coke or something and nothing is open ... I mean nothing. The hotel wants $4/small MINI bottle of diet coke.

The computer use is free though :) ... well, I think it is free ... I did have to leave my CC for ancillary charges ... :confused

I have a nice view of the golden gate bridge. It is my first time here. I also picked up some real estate brochures to give me an idea on housing prices. Holy Crappola!!!! I think they have NoVA/DC beat pretty soundly ... there was a listing, wish I could scan it --

It says "quaint cottage, 1 BR, 1 BA, with detached garage and 'quaint' backyard."

Notice how everything in the ad said "quaint" which in real estate talk = SMALL!!!!

Guess how much?

$689,900 :eek:

There was no view of the ocean or anything like that -- it looked like it was facing a hill and the front a street.

The place is super nice though ... very clean ... I have not seen one MARB here though ...

You're going to get a huge bill.. for the internet. :stickoutt

"quaint" yes, I've heard that term before. 1br, 1ba... does it have a closet and a kitchen? :dunno:

Glad you're having a good time, a MARB and some smokes would make it feel more like home though. :D

RICH! :eek:

By definition, wouldn't it be impossible to see a MARB in SF? Wouldn't the mere fact that it's in SF disqualify it from being a MARB? :confused.

Well, had to come back down and use the computer again for research.

They DO offer a free shoe-shining service. :) So, I took advantage of that. They also have these AWESOME bathrobes. I wonder how much they cost. I got thirsty and used one of their $4/bottles of diet pepsi :( ... they do have nice amenities though, 24 hour dry cleaning service (can do it all within 3 hours of notification, 24 hour business service ... etc).

I was hoping to see a MARB ... :) ... but, I see a lot of honda's in which I could yell out, "VTEC, shyt dat's fast!!!"

This place is nice though. Very expensive. According to salary.com or mysalary.com -- it costs 46% more to live here than in D.C. I do not think it is THAT much more ... but, who knows. The other place I interviewed at, it costs 40% less to live there ... lol ... so, huge swing based on geographical location!

There are also a lot of BMW's though ... I mean A LOT ... A LOT of NEW E90 BMW's are on the road ... RICH!!! :eek:

Housing is expensive -- but, I am more worried about the state taxes and the fact I would have to pay sales tax on ANY car to register. I believe state taxes is around 9.3% :eek:

Must seek out sugar momma tomorrow :stickoutt

p.s. - everyone should try to interview out of state at least a couple of times. I had to choose b/w the Ritz Carlton and this place -- next time, Ritz Carlton :D.. I heard this place was nicer so tried it out. The bathroom is almost the size of my BA in my place :eek:

Must seek out sugar momma tomorrow :stickoutt

:eek:

Crazy Horse Too by Downtown :p

James -

Very much appreciate your ongoing efforts to keep us all posted as to how you spend your money and what everything costs;)


Neil

James -

Very much appreciate your ongoing efforts to keep us all posted as to how you spend your money and what everything costs;)


Neil

:lol

James -

Very much appreciate your ongoing efforts to keep us all posted as to how you spend your money and what everything costs;)


Neil
:lol x 2

James -

Very much appreciate your ongoing efforts to keep us all posted as to how you spend your money and what everything costs;)


Neil
:lol

I was beginning to think I was the only one who thought that. :laugh

Uh oh, I think Neil just started the latest MARB joke.:devillook :evil2 :D

Uh oh, I think Neil just started the latest MARB joke.:devillook :evil2 :D

Brilliant!!!! This place needs new material!

I am posting this reply from my $3000 laptop. http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTA4OTAzMTZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg

I am posting this reply from my $3000 laptop. http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTA4OTAzMTZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg

Hahahahahahahahahaha! I am laughing while wearing my $100 shirt and $90 pants.

Oops, according to my $1500 watch I am late for a meeting where we will sit around a $2000 table and sit in $900 chairs!!!!

Hahahahahahahahahaha! I am laughing while wearing my $100 shirt and $90 pants.

Oops, according to my $1500 watch I am late for a meeting where we will sit around a $2000 table and sit in $900 chairs!!!!
:lol

Dude, you just made me laugh and spit out some of my $7 latte coffee on my $500 flatscreen monitor!!!:mad

:lol

Dude, you just made me laugh and spit out some of my $7 latte coffee on my $500 flatscreen monitor!!!:mad

POOR!

I wanted one of the cheapies at first but, they are not very good. Plus, you cannot get them in the larger sizes (mine is a 21 inch). I think, if you are going to buy one, might as well get a good one. And if you are going to get a good one, might as well get the best. My posts look so much better through my $1200 21" flatscreen monitor.

Your posts don't look all that good from my $3000 laptop.

Back on topic, how many of you guys have an AmEx Black? I just got mine. It is nice, but .. I expected nicer. Granted there is no credit limit, and it gets me into the nicest restaurants without reservations but... it is not very impressive looking.

I'm looking to trade it for a nicer card. PM me if interested.

POOR!

I wanted one of the cheapies at first but, they are not very good. Plus, you cannot get them in the larger sizes (mine is a 21 inch). I think, if you are going to buy one, might as well get a good one. And if you are going to get a good one, might as well get the best. My posts look so much better through my $1200 21" flatscreen monitor.

Whatever, man. :rolleyes I was taking about the computer that I bought strictly for surfing BF.C.:rolleyes My other computer has the more expensive monitor.

I bet you use one computer for all your Internet needs.:nono

Back on topic, how many of you guys have an AmEx Black? My parents just signed me up. It is nice, but .. I expected nicer. Granted there is no credit limit, and it gets me into the nicest restaurants without reservations but... it is not very impressive looking.

My parents are looking to trade it for a nicer card for me. PM me if interested.

fixed it for you.. mamma's boy.

Whatever, man. :rolleyes I was taking about the computer that I bought strictly for surfing BF.C.:rolleyes My other computer has the more expensive monitor.

I bet you use one computer for all your Internet needs.:nono

Dude, you drive a Honda. Do you really expect us to believe that?

:lol

Dude, you just made me laugh and spit out some of my $7 latte coffee on my $500 flatscreen monitor!!!:mad

Sorry dude. Just wipe the $7 latte from your $500 flatscreen with your $200 VERSACE hankerchief.

Sorry dude. Just wipe the $7 latte from your $500 flatscreen with your $200 VERSACE hankerchief.

Why, so I can get it dirty and have to take it to the dry cleaner that charges $350 to tailor 2 suits in my BMW that I bought new?? No thanks.:rolleyes

Why, so I can get it dirty and have to take it to the dry cleaner that charges $350 to tailor 2 suits in my BMW that I bought new?? No thanks.:rolleyes

It shouldn't be a problem for you IF you have a man to do those things for you. The guy I hired was expensive, I pay him $100 / day to do miscellaneous tasks for me BUT... it is worth it. Do you really want to have to deal with your own dry cleaning, grocery shopping, etc? I do not.

The only downside is he did not have a car, so I had to give him one of mine. Then he said, "I don't like the SC400" so I bought him an LX470 Lexus. But now I'm thinking of firing him and hiring someone new.

Why, so I can get it dirty and have to take it to the dry cleaner that charges $350 to tailor 2 suits in my BMW that I bought new?? No thanks.:rolleyes

Who said anything about cleaning it? Throw it away and buy a new one.

Man, what are you? POOR? :rolleyes

The only downside is he did not have a car, so I had to give him one of mine. Then he said, "I don't like the SC400" so I bought him an LX470 Lexus. But now I'm thinking of firing him and hiring someone new.

Hey JV, didn't know times were tough for you. I have a half eaten $25 sandwich (made with procuitto and gorgonzola imported from Italy, drizzled with a rare balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil-also imported from Italy. All on a croissant that was imported from Paris this morning) I can fish out of the garbage for you if you are hungry.

................Then he said, "I don't like the SC400" so I bought him an LX470 Lexus. But now I'm thinking of firing him and hiring someone new.

Wait, but how much did the LX470 cost you?

Wait, but how much did the LX470 cost you?

That's kinda personal, dont you think? That's like asking me how much my $250,000/year salary is. :rolleyes

That's kinda personal, dont you think? That's like asking me how much my $250,000/year salary is. :rolleyes

Oh. :(

If you want, you can split that half eaten $25 sandwich with JV that I was offering. Did I tell you that Wolfgang Puck made it?

Oh. :(

If you want, you can split that half eaten $25 sandwich with JV that I was offering. Did I tell you that Wolfgang Puck made it?

Oh, so you brown-bagged it today, huh? :( I remember when I had to do that. The restaurant next door that charges $50 per plate wasn't built yet. now I eat out every day.

Oh, so you brown-bagged it today, huh? :( I remember when I had to do that. The restaurant next door that charges $50 per plate wasn't built yet. now I eat out every day. You mean you don't have your own personal chef? POOR!

Ever wonder why you never see Yan from Yan Can Cook any more? Well it's because I hired him for $1000 a day to be my personal chef.

Oh, so you brown-bagged it today, huh? :( I remember when I had to do that. The restaurant next door that charges $50 per plate wasn't built yet. now I eat out every day.

I am pointing my finger at my $500 flatscreen and laughing. The finger I am pointing with has a $1000 ring from Tiffany's on it.

Ahhhhh...now I am going to sit back and prop up my feet (with $350 Ferragamos and $50 Burberry socks on them) on my desk and think about how much money I spent over the weekend. $$$$

Oh guys, if you are looking to buy a new BMW, don't go to Russell BMW.

I went in there looking for a new beater (fully loaded '06 645Ci vert) and the fukkin' saleman offered it below sticker to "get me" to buy it. :rolleyes

What a dumbazz. I walked right out.

Does anyone know of a good dealership that sells with a dealer markup or at the very least will abide by sticker price?

TIA!

Oh guys, if you are looking to buy a new BMW, don't go to Russell BMW.

I went in there looking for a new beater (fully loaded '06 645Ci vert) and the fukkin' saleman offered it below sticker to "get me" to buy it. :rolleyes

What a dumbazz. I walked right out.

Does anyone know of a good dealership that sells with a dealer markup or at the very least will abide by sticker price?

TIA!

645 as a beater? I am laughing at you. I need to call my assistant over so she can wipe my tears with my $1000 embroidered Gucci hankerchief.

I just got back from FMoW and they offered to make an F430 sedan because they like being in the presence of greatness.

The sultan of Burnei, yeah, he got the whole car collection idea from me.

Now if you'll excuse me, my pilot is waiting for me in my 5 million dollar Gulfstream.

That's kinda personal, dont you think? That's like asking me how much my $250,000/year salary is. :rolleyes


Hey man, sorry if you have fallen on hard times. :(

If you need to borrow a couple of hundred grand, just ask. You don't even have to pay me back.

Now if you'll excuse me, my pilot is waiting for me in my 5 million dollar Gulfstream. :lol Gulfstream :lol

Here's my plane:
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:lol Gulfstream :lol



PoO000oZ3r.

That's not your plane. That is the Sultan of Burnei's.

Besides, you don't even have a servant, or a $500 flat screen, how do you expect to pass that off?

PoO000oZ3r.

That's not your plane. That is the Sultan of Burnei's. I bought it off him cuz he needed the cash.

I bought it off him cuz he needed the cash.

Low class.:rolleyes

I bought him out.

I bought it off him cuz he needed the cash.

Too poor to have your own web hosting? :rolleyes You need to buy www.phatham.org or somethin...get wit da program http://www.kimble.org/ :stickoutt

It sounds like some of you guys are falling on hard times. You are welcome to stay at my January home if you want, I have a few spare rooms.

http://msgboard.snopes.com/photos/architecture/graphics/nahyan12.jpg

http://msgboard.snopes.com/photos/architecture/graphics/nahyan1.jpg

Too poor to have your own web hosting? :rolleyes You need to buy www.phatham.org or somethin...get wit da program http://www.kimble.org/ :stickoutt Actually, I have two of my own. ;)

so materialistic you boys are...










:eek: RICH!

i spent 2 weeks at the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero last month for work. 7-11 was directly across the street and is where i had my first meal of gatorade and a spicy big bite as NOTHING was open at 11pm the tuesday i flew in.

you should check out a restaurant called Tadich's grille. i think it's on california, near market st. really good seafood restaurant that gets BUSY at lunch, but it better for dinner. another really good place was the House of Prime Rib on van ness st i think (can't remember the cross st). you wont' get out of there for less than $50 but its GOOD. oh yea, prime rib is the only thing on the menu so ordering is easy. for lunch one day i went to the market at the docks there on the embarcadero and got a really good sandwich from the butcher. the times change for the market so you'd have to check that.

everywhere else i at was pretty good too, but those stood out.

the hyatt regency was a nice hotel, but it was $9/day for wireless internet and the service sucked in my room. the gym was tiny but ok. tv service sucked. bathroom didnt have enough light but i'm a guy so this isnt much of a problem.

It says "quaint cottage, 1 BR, 1 BA, with detached garage and 'quaint' backyard."

Notice how everything in the ad said "quaint" which in real estate talk = SMALL!!!!

Guess how much?

$689,900 :eek:

There was no view of the ocean or anything like that -- it looked like it was facing a hill and the front a street.

i went up to tiburon on the weekend. a place just like you describe was $1.6mil and didnt even have yard b/c it was on the side of a steep hill. the detached garage was about to slide down the hill too. however it did look down on downtown tiburon and you can probably catch a view of some water.

James -

Very much appreciate your ongoing efforts to keep us all posted as to how you spend your money and what everything costs;)


Neil

Thanks for confirming Neil how much of an ass you really are as well. I also appreciate the behind the back comments you've made about me. I look forward to hearing your comments to my face directly.

It shouldn't be a problem for you IF you have a man to do those things for you. The guy I hired was expensive, I pay him $100 / day to do miscellaneous tasks for me BUT... it is worth it. Do you really want to have to deal with your own dry cleaning, grocery shopping, etc? I do not.

The only downside is he did not have a car, so I had to give him one of mine. Then he said, "I don't like the SC400" so I bought him an LX470 Lexus. But now I'm thinking of firing him and hiring someone new.

Thanks for the comments JV.

James -

Taking it offline. I sent you a pm.

Neil