tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389638963547998271.post8641082430523936567..comments2024-02-12T20:16:44.301-08:00Comments on A Southerner in San Francisco: The Great Charleston/San Francisco Smackdown -- which city will be left standing?James A. Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11970434124342796541noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389638963547998271.post-58409894323490778562013-06-19T18:28:56.698-07:002013-06-19T18:28:56.698-07:00I am in both cities often, and I think they are mo...I am in both cities often, and I think they are more similar than different. Charleston is more accepting than people who don't go there would think. I think they are equal and similar weirdly in more way than they are different. If you really like one, you will like the other, and you probably won't like NY or Chicago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389638963547998271.post-10060369050738266272011-11-16T07:06:03.986-08:002011-11-16T07:06:03.986-08:00San Francisco for sure-- but then again I love big...San Francisco for sure-- but then again I love big cities-- something Charleston is surely not-- though it is light years better than when I grew up there in the 60's-70'sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389638963547998271.post-41104899158305038912011-11-01T18:46:23.340-07:002011-11-01T18:46:23.340-07:00As a dixie ex-pat now in Oakland, maybe I'm ju...As a dixie ex-pat now in Oakland, maybe I'm just too jaded. I think Charleston wins because it's a more economical holiday but I repeat, acceptance does go a long way.Jasmine Dk Shepardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08893750231578172985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389638963547998271.post-50664813723733020082011-10-29T15:30:54.241-07:002011-10-29T15:30:54.241-07:00I used to be a very happy California Girl who also...I used to be a very happy California Girl who also learned recently to love the south, but I ended up in Chicago, so I have to vote for Chicago. It's like Pergatory, but instead of being a holding place between heaven and hell, it rests comfortably between two heavens.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794586674782736164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389638963547998271.post-41799999463222243882011-10-27T18:51:47.374-07:002011-10-27T18:51:47.374-07:00Fun post and like I said - it is fun! Nothing ser...Fun post and like I said - it is fun! Nothing serious here. And unlike the above comment I didn't see it as "ranking" They make a great point but.... I love crazy weather and have been in Chicago when the cold chilly wind came off the Lake (a wonderful new experience) and love a good North Easter. That's when we get our best most beautiful snow (sometimes only) in the Southeast. And...we totally shut down around here. I love it. <br />One more thought-Charleston and Hurricanes Is there any place more exciting than the Battery with one coming?<br />But, that's just me.Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14024927491275148105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389638963547998271.post-52254009068256755562011-10-26T11:11:51.837-07:002011-10-26T11:11:51.837-07:00I think it's unfair to even begin to try to ra...I think it's unfair to even begin to try to rank cities using some kind of overall scoring system. There are way too many variables and just a difference in time can create an advantage for one city over another. <br />Take for example the person whose only visit to SF involved attending a night baseball game at Candlestick Park in April (or July). They might never want to visit The City again. Another example might be someone who's visited Chicago when the winds coming in off the Lake. Or, how about Boston during a Nor'easter? Anyhow, what I'm trying to get across is that there are some things that may be so traumatic they will obscure other positive aspects of a city. It's really attitude that decides for us whether or not we give a place a thumbs up or not.IT (aka Ivan Toblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07484236901066944983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389638963547998271.post-65154799555316259192011-10-25T12:32:13.881-07:002011-10-25T12:32:13.881-07:00I've never been to either place (yet) but I re...I've never been to either place (yet) but I recently started following your blog and, so far, all your posts make me laugh.<br /><br />PS... I'm a southerner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389638963547998271.post-77183060382762460242011-10-25T12:24:42.063-07:002011-10-25T12:24:42.063-07:00I've been to San Francisco and really loved it...I've been to San Francisco and really loved it so I would have to pick San Fran, altho I've never been to Charleston. I would rather be cold than hot and humid any day of the week. And I love the fog!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18196096131750922174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389638963547998271.post-36952335145699292482011-10-25T10:55:07.371-07:002011-10-25T10:55:07.371-07:00I love san fran with all my heart. she gets my vot...I love san fran with all my heart. she gets my vote!Mike & Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10710037582654854623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389638963547998271.post-30729509595590501462011-10-25T06:24:57.221-07:002011-10-25T06:24:57.221-07:00I live in Goose Creek James! I've been here s...I live in Goose Creek James! I've been here since Hugo hit. (1989) I'm a transplanted midwesterner who now loves being a Southerner!<br /><br />I have never traveled to SF, but am dying to do so, and for all the reasons you mentioned. Until I go, I can't make an informed decision on who wins. <br /><br />I will say though, that I completely agree with you on the 82 Queen SCS. (it's the sherry!) And, Folly Beach is the best place to get away from it all.<br /><br />I'm SO enjoying your blog!JuJuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308275543076910402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389638963547998271.post-89303681409558412082011-10-25T05:13:31.574-07:002011-10-25T05:13:31.574-07:00Hello, I wish you the best.
MelvinHello, I wish you the best.<br />Melvinmelvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02654165213607794284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389638963547998271.post-87041851533880931012011-10-25T05:12:30.920-07:002011-10-25T05:12:30.920-07:00What a tough choice! I live in Charleston and had...What a tough choice! I live in Charleston and had lived in Saratoga Ca for 10 years venturing into the city fairly often. My husband (who was not my husband when I lived in CA) chose SF. You have a big city we have a small town, you have museums, many different etnic back grounds and culture, we have a museum, some different ethic groups who generally dont live in the city and a totally historic culture, you have acceptance and we are on our way, you have the BART and many forms of public transportation while we have a sad excuse of a bus system. That said we do have the beaches, the beautiful sunrises over the marsh, a growing food culture, Spoleto and a downtown where you can walk to anything. I am enjoying watching Charleston slowly enter the 20th century. As more folks "from off"move here the city and the surrounding communities slowly march forward and in its own way it is exciting to be part of the new Charleston. The one that accepts people for who they are and not who their people are.Colleenhttp://thefrugalfoodieskitchen.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389638963547998271.post-19013205631807180732011-10-25T04:35:21.402-07:002011-10-25T04:35:21.402-07:00Neither, but Charleston sounds a lot like Cuba. Fr...Neither, but Charleston sounds a lot like Cuba. From what I've read, I'd go Charleston.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17425667772673267769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3389638963547998271.post-58286793404523518842011-10-24T18:01:11.697-07:002011-10-24T18:01:11.697-07:00San Francisco, hands down. Acceptance goes a long...San Francisco, hands down. Acceptance goes a long way with me.....William Dameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10129769129251689759noreply@blogger.com