Friday, Jan 23rd:
Staycee picked me up from SFO and showed me the new Potrero skatepark (aka the mission park). Drenched with a constant onslaught of rain, i ended up slipping out while walking down one of the roll ins-- this would be the first of many non-skateboarding related bruises. GREAT! We later met up with Erica, grubbed down, and wandered around. The day was spent heckling bicyclists, pedestrians and hipsters. Erica and I walked around for a bit, and i was more than happy to play the giddy tourist.
Saturday, Jan 22nd:
The day started around noon with an 1 1/2 hour drive to The Ranch. A little early, we set off to the Ripon skatepark to meet up with Kristin, Ashley, Holly and Brice. As it turned out, the park ended up being the meeting place for everyone else.
Skating Skating Skating
Then... EPICNESS
Ladonna's party was nuts. I'm going to leave it at that. Ladonna, happy freaking birthday girl!
The next morning was spent at Ripon, some lowcard bbq ... i'm not even sure
Monday, Jan 26th
Best.Day.Ever.
Finally had the chance to skate the new Potrero skatepark, and it was everything i anticipated it to be, and more. Let me start by saying thank you to Erica who mapped out all of the skate spots in SF. Seriously, it's legit. Max and Erica both had things to do, so i was left to check things out. I love public transportation. The N.Judah took me to the civic center, where i later boarded the BART to 24th and mission. Skate east to potrero then south about 8 blocks, and WALLAH! You're there.
The bathrooms are locked, but the FRIENDLY locals suggested i head up to Casa Sanchez, a mexican resturant a few blocks from the park (Head up to 24th, go west, it's a block after the liquor store and will be on the right side of the street). Bonus perk; if you show up with your skateboard, they hook you up with free drinks.
Blah blah flight home blah blah
The point is, if you're in SF and you don't skate Potrero, you're freaking blowing it.
Kristina
