New Dealers in the Park

Intriguing exchange in the comments of another post, regarding an alleged increase in drug commerce in Dolores Park. Is it true?

Graffiti Turf War: Sad Jose vs. Shitty Kitty

Mikey says:

While passing the magic starry window wall at 19th and San Carlos today I looked to the right and was startled to see the familiar sleeping ogre princes suddenly besieged by an attack squad of impish cat demons. Yes, they’re applying old spice. The start of a graffiti turf war I’m not eager to get tangled up in.

A closer look:

Thanks, Mikey! Lots more after the jump:

Flipped, For Real

Chaos out in front of reader Ben N.’s place near 26th and Hampshire. Hear the whole story More here.

Previously:

Skateboarder 1, Mazda Miata 0

Worldwide Vegan Bakesale

The Wordwide Vegan Bake Sale is happening this weekend.  Not to get all spammy about vegan pastries, but I’m hoping to score some free cupcakes for propping the event.  Besides, there is something inherently awesome about a wholesome bake sale happening on the same corner of Capp St. notorious for muggings and shootings.

Sunday.  11am-4pm.  24th and Capp.

Vegansaurus! has all the details.

Mission Taco Shirt

Headline Shirts brings us a new t-shirt celebrating the Mission.  I love the completely unrelated product description:

The problem with ranting against “Mission hipsters” is that everyone is one, and nobody admits to being one. We, on the other hand, freely admit guilt. But if you’re still grappling with whether you qualify, here’s a quick test:

Do you sometimes call Ritual Roasters “the office?” (Add 1 point.)

Does your schnoodle also have an ironic sweater? (Add 2 points.)

Do you know what a Bicycle Music Festival is? (Add 2 points.)

Do you keep a journal of your Muni travels? (Add 1 point.) Are you looking for a publisher? (Add 3 points.)

Do you refer to anything east of Valencia as “the deep Mission”? (Add 1 point.)

Did your last “political rally” concern the opening of an American Apparel store? (Add 1 point.)

Were you wearing an American Apparel product at the time? (Add 2 points.) 

Do you know who Caesar Chavez was? (Subtract 2 points.)

If you totaled 7 or more points, welcome to the team! You’re officially part of the problem.

(Thanks Laura!)

What’s An Appropriate Beverage With Which To Toast MJ?

Our good buddy Alexandra asked, and our good buddy Mike answered, “Michael-adas.”

We discussed and decided it’s just a michelada, but it must be consumed while wearing one glove.

Sad Day on Capp Street

Allison says:

Our UPS man, Bill, was crying on the sidewalk over Michael Jackson’s death. It’s a sad day on Capp Street.

(link)

Now This Is A Muni Shirt I’d Actually Wear

What typographic bliss! And a much nicer looking model, to boot.

Seriously, I’m loving this new loosey-goosey Sexpigeon. See the whole story, the 49 design, and maybe get in touch to request other lines you like, here.

Condom Shortage at Rainbow

Sexpigeon has the scoop:

Q: Why does Rainbow have such a meager selection of condoms?
A: Because Rainbow is for pussies.

(link)

It’s Vinegar, Stupid

Found at Humphry Slocombe by sirgious.

(link)

What Could Have Been: The Ice Age in the Bay Area

"I eat hipsters for breakfast"

In spite of the fact this video was upload by KQED 8 months ago and is not Mission-related, I am posting it anyways.  Besides, is it really a stretch to think about how awesome it would have been to be mauled by a 13-foot tall bear running 40 miles-per-hour while you were riding a camel to get a burrito?  Yeah, I didn’t think so.

Go watch KQED QUEST: Ice Age Bay Area.  Your boss won’t mind; it was 12 minutes you were not going to spend working anyways.

Broken Heart on Shotwell

eviloars is killing it lately.  Just follow him on flickr and stop reading this blog.  Go ahead; we won’t mind.

“We got to Matt’s car to go to a big box, conservative leaning, home improvement chain, only to find this mess.”

(link)

Vintage Bicycle Film Fest: Fat Tires, Monkeys and Choppers

Free admission if you wear a monkey suit.  ’nuff said.

Guest curator Pete Gowdy and Oddball Films present an evening of vintage films on bicycle safety, history and more.  Highlights include: the early 60’s cult favorite “One Got Fat”; the kooky “Just Like A Car”; “Bicycles Are Beautiful” with Bill Cosby; “Riding On Air”, a 1959 short focused on the bike craze in Britain; “How To Protect Your Bike”, a hilarious 1970’s look at foiling bike thieves; “Bicycle Safely”, bike history and safety; plus early TV segments, “The Bicycle Clown”, vintage commercials and more!  Free admission for anyone in a full monkey suit.

(link)

Stump Jump

From a Carlos Reyes post called Street Skating (beware the autoplay, Eve).

BART Tunnel Police Pursuit

SF Appeal reports:

Here’s the scoop on what went down this morning in the BART delays: SFPD arrested 27 year old Dion Jackson on drug charges after a kind of exciting pursuit: Jackson fled from officers, entered the 16th and Mission BART station, and ran along the trackway. BART turned off the power (and, of course, the trains) during the pursuit.

SFPD Pursuit Verified As Cause Of Morning’s BART Delays

Related:

BART Swing

BART Shit

BART Boner

Hit and Run: SUV vs. Blind Man

Carleigh says:

Scott was hit by a car early this morning crossing 23rd @ Shotwell with dog. Scott can’t see. The coward didn’t say a word and drove off.

did anyone see an SUV hit a blind man crossing the street early this am? 23rd and Folsom; walking dog; hit n run; not cool.

Link and link.

CONTEST: Win a Muni Shirt!

If you can get past the typography and the fact that you hate Muni, you might be desirous of one of these shirts from MuniShirts. If so, you’re in luck. Whoever leaves the best Muni/Mission-related anecdote in the comments section below wins a free tee of their choice.

Winner will be selected one week from right this second by MuniShirts and Mission Mission, though we will be heavily swayed by reader input, so tell us which ones you like, if you want.

Chinstrap not included.

UPDATE: Walter from MuniShirts says: “[I]f you win and want a line that isn’t available I’ll start printing that line on a regular basis. Booyah!”

More:

Heart for Your Muni Line on Your Sleeve at Eye on Blogs.

Line Pride! at Curbed SF.

Blue Macaw Debuts Live Music Next Monday

Thanks, Rita!

Previously:

Inside the Blue Macaw

12 Galaxies to Become Blue Macaw

Being a Kid on a Bike in the Summertime

Mission Cycling just posted a series of photos celebrating being a kid on a bike in the summertime. Link.

Bike Racks: B-Sides and Rarities

A reader, Sophia, emailed us this scene from 17th and Albion:

“two hot mission wheels lovingly tied to a shared post to derail theft”

Meanwhile, eviloars spotted a tourist-transporter locked up on Valencia:

“I guess that makes perfect sense. And in the future, since we’ll all have this, I’ll forget why I decided to point it out.” (link)