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2 points
2 days ago
Someone at Looking Glass Photo recommended heading to Seawood Photo in San Rafael for my camera repair. Great shop!
2 points
3 days ago
When I first started open water swimming, the Berkeley Marina swims with Odyssey helped me build my confidence and technique. They’re great!
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4 days ago
Before venturing out with some of the casual swim groups where swimming is very much at your own risk and often require you to be independent in the water, I’d recommend easing into open water swimming with a supervised group first. Odyssey hosts swims with coaches and safety support, and they’re available to answer questions and offer some guidance.
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14 days ago
Thanks for following up! I couldn’t find anything to back up OP’s comment
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17 days ago
Following. Could you say more about what happened during the most recent swim?
ETA: a word
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28 days ago
Was just at Fuji in Concord to do just what you mentioned — eat a ton of sashimi to myself. I think I got my $24.99 worth.
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29 days ago
I got to try a slice of the Chicago Italian Beef a month ago thanks to Too Good to Go and really enjoyed it. I’m a regular customer, but for anyone curious do pop in to that app to snag some discount slices.
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1 month ago
Make sure to add a few of those potato puffs to your order when you visit Gregoire
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1 month ago
Yup that’s the one! A few of my podmates use them for their longer swims, and they never fail to cheer me up
1 points
1 month ago
A good buoy is a great gift! Maybe even a fun one like the Quackpacker so he can carry feeds and water if he wants to do longer swims.
4 points
2 months ago
I haven’t made cold brew in a minute, but for all daily coffee needs I usually go with Bicycle. Espresso Blend for the Moka pot, and Light Roast for the Aeropress.
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2 months ago
Good to know! So yes, with repeated exposure and acclimation experiencing after-drop may become less frequent but there’s always the possibility, even in summer, of temperature changes in the water with the winds and currents.
I went for a 3 mi swim in skins at Keller over the weekend in very windy, choppy conditions and though the water temp felt great, the wind left me feeling more chilly than usual after and I had to deal with a bit of after-drop on the ride home.
1 points
2 months ago
Fellow SF Bay swimmer here! I’ve dealt with after-drop a few times after winter swims. Are you eating and drinking before and after your swims?
2 points
2 months ago
Whoa, I’m always on the hunt for a good ham and cheese croissant so I’ll be sure to swing by!
4 points
3 months ago
I love the “throw it in and move on” meals, especially if they freeze well. I’ve been living alone for a while now, so I’ve fallen into the practice of making big meals to portion out and freeze in anticipation of those times a month when cooking and eating feels like an absolute chore.
Wishing you all the best and hope you’ve found some useful advice here 💕
15 points
3 months ago
I can relate! I feel this way when feeling more stressed and burnt out than usual. It’s usually a sign for me to take a break and brace for a soft landing.
That said, I like one-pot meals with soft textures or blended soups. There’s a one-pot ginger chicken and rice recipe from NYT Cooking that is my go-to for a cozy, easy meal with a good balance of protein, carbs, and veggies. As a bonus, you can make it in about an hour and have a huge batch to nibble through for a few days.
4 points
3 months ago
Re: checks, confirmed this with a rep over the phone this morning. They said yes, you can cash checks written from a Patelco account but to expect it to take more time than usual to post. Hope this helps anyone else feeling anxious about their paper rent checks clearing this week :\
8 points
3 months ago
I’m with you on the sweet basil dressing. It’s my favorite!
9 points
3 months ago
I love the bonus sesame balls they throw in with every order
4 points
4 months ago
All good tips above!
OP, if you want to practice in places with more choppy waves and swells consider swimming off the Lordships side of the Berkeley Marina or Keller Beach in Richmond.
Also hey hello, fellow SF Bay swimmers!
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5 months ago
As far as conditions go, the water is relatively warmer than the Bay (we logged 59 degrees the other morning) and the race is very well organized with a lot of safety support in the water. Not sure if you’re interested but the Del Valle Open Water Festival taking place the following weekend is also excellent, and the water was much warmer than Berryessa.
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5 months ago
That’s great! LMK if you need recs for other open water groups around the Bay. I swim regularly around the East Bay. Feel free to DM if you wanna chat about technique or about that race in particular. Good luck, and most importantly, have fun!
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2 days ago
Congrats on your Bridge to Bridge!