Yes, it's the annual Birthday/Solstice/Christmas/Saturnalia/Festivus Scavenger Hunt. You arrive at the first place in a group or solo, and set off. Try to find as many of the clues (usually on a route) as you can. There's no such thing as cheating- ask anyone, call anyone, use the InterWebs, whatever.

Expect: local history, random weirdness, food & drink en route. Fun activity that... [read more]

Yes, it's the annual Birthday/Solstice/Christmas/Saturnalia/Festivus Scavenger Hunt. You arrive at the first place in a group or solo, and set off. Try to find as many of the clues (usually on a route) as you can. There's no such thing as cheating- ask anyone, call anyone, use the InterWebs, whatever.

Expect: local history, random weirdness, food & drink en route. Fun activity that doesn't involve presents, may involve buying me a drink, but also involves hopefully appreciating and finding weird bits about this lovely city.

Theme: no theme! I have decided on: Upper Polk, that lovely location on Polk from Broadway to Chestnut.

Good idea to bring a flashlight as it gets dark early, this being (2 days past) the SHORTEST DAY OF THE YEAR (I don't take it personally, being on my bday.)

If you're still wary, read about:

Last year's hunt in North Beach: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=163082397058091

Some other year in Fisherman's Wharf:
http://www.banane.com/2006/12/27/fishermans-wharf-treasure-hunt/

Chinatown (just the announce):
http://www.banane.com/2008/12/02/enjoy-mid-winter-fun/