Thursday, January 24, 2013

Joy in the City by the Bay


 Today, let's pause and look around.

Across the Bay, much joy is found.

Our 49ers are Bowl-bound!

 
How lucky can one city be?

from winning pennants by the sea

to lighting Union Square's grand tree?

Just take a trolley to the ocean

(Pier 39 inspires devotion),

then watch a play, if that's your notion.

 
 We've got it all...catch the ballet...

or catch a wave at Half Moon Bay...

the spot where famous surfers play.

Find views that no one can ignore,

or take a jog along the shore.

She always leaves you wanting more.

 
The City by the Bay.

GOOD LUCK, NINERS!

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28 comments:

  1. Manju ModiyaniJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:28 AM

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  2. 21 WitsJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Oh my gosh great photos, good music, and on my last trip to San Fran we stayed in Fisherman's wharf! One of my favorite pastimes there was of course people watching and catching the street entertainers down there! My fave was getting my picture taken with a man and his all doggie band!

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  3. jenJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Who would have thought two champ teams in on year! Good luck 49rs!

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  4. SarahBethJanuary 24, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Great shots! I would love to visit San Francisco -- I always love the photos of the trolleys going up and down those hills!

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  5. Brian MillerJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    smiles...i need to make it back...some beautiful sights...and def congrats on the 49ers...i am pulling for them...been far too long since i was on that shore....

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  6. larainydaysJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    My daughters are trying to convince me to take a girl's trip there. You're adding to the temptation.

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  7. Rocky Mountain WomanJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    oh my, now I need to take a trip to the coast...

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  8. UnknownJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Oh, you are so great and San Fran should pay you for this great tribute to their city! My only wish is that Steve Young still played for the 49ers...:)

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  9. storybeaderJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    good luck 49ers! I used to live in SF in the late 70s. I wish I had gone out more and visited the tourist sites, but I just had my own little path to school and stores and home again. Never have been a party animal... {:-Deb

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  10. Karen MortensenJanuary 24, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Great poem. I love San Francisco.

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  11. VBRJanuary 24, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Oy! What can I say? Photos of a beautiful city. Photos of one of my favorite style of house. Beautiful just beautiful. And, on top of that, musical background that is perfect! Lovely j post.

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  12. DarleneJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    I used to be quite a Forty Niners Fan when Steve Young played there. I am not that into pro ball as much these days, still, I am glad you guys are, and I do wish those 49ers lots of luck.

    By the way, I did enjoy the poem and pictures. Some of them brought back some pretty neat memories of S.F.

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  13. karenJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    I love it up there. This post was very tempting...

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  14. Grandma Yellow HairJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    OH Sue I simply loved your post tonight. What an amazing city and how I would love to visit it one day.
    These pictures are awesome especially the one of the all the beautiful houses. Just gorgeous!
    Hope your team wins.
    Love ya
    Maggie

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  15. Lady In ReadJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    yes 49ers!!! though i am not a big fan of the game, i am bay area resident and thus by default, a 49ers fan!!! love the city by the bay

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  16. Eden House News and viewsJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    Your blog has seriously made me want to journey there. You have really captured the place with your pictures. T hank you

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  17. Along These Lines ...January 25, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Someone likes their San Francisco. Great city.

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  18. LolaJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    Wonderful captures - itching now to return there!

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  19. Grandma HoneyJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Your poem and pictures gives me a better impression of SF than I usually have. I have a hard time with the all the houses and buildings close together. But really, you remind me of why I liked it so much as a child. My Dad grew up there and so loves that city.

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  20. JudieJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    great photos and words, sue! i loved visiting sf!

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  21. AmyJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    It looks beautiful. One day I will get out to actually see it in person. One day.

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  22. yayaJanuary 26, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    I've never been to SF but it's on the list! Only you could write a fun poem about football and mix in the beauty of a lovely city. Good job and good luck to the team!

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  23. EG CameraGirlJanuary 26, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    The city must be alive with excitement!

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  24. momto8January 28, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    SF should give you a commission!

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  25. alpinekleinsJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Ahhh . . . one of my favorite places . . . I think I left my heart there once upon a time . . .

    Kristin

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  26. JennyJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    These views are beautiful...

    I love all the homes lining the streets...

    I bet there is so much Joy to be had here...

    Great Job for the letter J...

    Thanks for linking.

    A+

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  27. LeAnnJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    What a fun post and it did bring some memories back. We lived in San Jose for 3 years and would often go into San Francisco.
    Hugs!

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  28. Karen SueJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Never been to California, but it's a trip I'm looking forward to when the kids are out of school.

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