In Which I Actually Have To Pack a Jacket

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I am getting up at 4:30 tomorrow morning to head to the airport for BlogHer.  Does the world actually exist at 4:30 a.m.?  I would have no way of knowing.  Tomorrow I'll be leaving you in the good hands of an excellent guest poster in the What I'd Like For You To Know series--I can't wait for you to read what she has to say.

I have no idea how much I'll be posting while I'm away.  Hopefully I'll be able to bring you frequent updates of the things I'm learning, but (oh, the irony) blogging conferences don't always leave a lot of time for blogging. 

In the meantime, I just happened to look ahead at the forecast, and I'm thinking that earthquakes might not be a bad trade-off after all:

I just might need a parka for Alcatraz on Sunday.

Comments

[Polka Dot Mommy]

Hey... what's wrong with West Coast weather? In our house we don't bust out the jackets until it drops to oh, 45 or so. :)

That said... I did just get a FABULOUS new USA Olympics sweatshirt. You might want to at least pack a hoodie or lightweight jacket.

Have fun at the conference. I wish it had worked in my schedule this year... being so close to me and all.

[Amy]

Hi Shannon, I hope you have a GREAT trip to Earthquake country! Did you see over at Design Mom that you can win $250 to recoup some of your trip costs? I saw that and thought of you! http://www.designmom.com/2008/07/open-up-that-golden-gate-california.html

Enjoy! -Amy

[Roxanne Kristina]

The West Coast welcomes you!!! You are actually coming at our best time of year. June would have been too early. July to mid October is great. I promise you will think we are as beautiful (almost :0) as your side of the states.

On another note, I finally pushed myself a little bit, getting out of my comfort zone on, “This is what I did today,” sort of blogging. If you have a moment, I'd love your feedback on, “Pray-paring for 20 somethings.”

Link: http://sharingnotes.blogspot.com/2008/07/pray-paring-for-20-somethings.html

Blessings,
Roxx

http://www.sharingnotes.blogspot.com

[Janera]

Holy Cow! It's wintertime over there! Have a good time.

Speaking of time, if you have a little of it before you leave, come over and sign up for my current giveaway. It's a good one.

[sarah joy]

If you are going to be in San Fransisco any time of year, you need a jacket. In summer, you can get away with a light one, or a sweater, but the wind off the ocean is brisk. When I visit San Fran in the summer, I find myself frequently taking off my sweater and putting it back on again a few minutes later.

[Stretch Mark Mama]

What you lose in weather you gain in solitude. Not from women, of course. From the four blood-sucking leeches beloveds.

[Anne]

We went to San Francisco in August 1998, and froze. Even in the day time. And I was pregnant and usually burning up all the time. We ended up paying an fortune for cheap sweatshirts. I suggest layering. Don't miss Ghirardelli ! :)

[Robyn]

Grrrr. Jealous. I'll be here melting.

[Angela]

Oh my.... who, in the Northern Hemisphere, has weather like that in JULY?

[Debby]

Skip Ghiradelli Square. It's just a bunch of over priced shops. Buy your chocolate at the grocery store for half the price. I forgot to add "we don't have earthquakes all the time" to my stereotype comment! The best part about our weather in San Francisco, is that it's the same temp all year round. And most days, the sun is shining. Whatever you do, please promise me that you won't eat at Bubba Gump's or the Rainforest Cafe. Both are chains and you will be disappointed. Eat at Alioto's or Tarantino's or Scoma's for seafoood. For steak go to the House of Prime Rib, John's Bar and Grill or Izzy's Chop House. You can walk to John's from Union Square.

[Jenni]

I'm so stinkin jealous. I wish Xavier and I could fit into your carry on!

Okay, so that's a little creepy.

Have a FABULOUS time!

[Melanie]

You made it to Africa OK. You'll be fine.

Just make sure you put up your monkey alarm. I think it works for earthquakes, too.

Have fun!

[Dana]

You WILL need a jacket. Alcatraz is glorious. Simply glorious as is all of San Francisco!!! You will have so much fun. I hope you take lots of pictures. I was surprised at how cool it was when we visited and that was in September a few years ago, I believe.

[Jenny]

Have a great trip, Shannon! That weather looks awesome. I would love a break from the hot and humid weather here. Enjoy!

[Heather @ Desperately Seeking Sanity]

I have my jacket too... i get to get up a little later... but only because i stayed at Lisa B's house tonight... (Simply His)

see you tomorrow...

[Jaime]

Have a great time...

Just from the weather... you may as well have come to Alaska! That's our weather forecast this week. :)

Learn lots...have fun and be safe!

~Jaime
www.chasenkids.com

[Melissa]

Have a great time at the conference! I'll be thinking of you while I deal with the high 90 temps in my area. :-)

[chickadee]

you will! san francisco is suprisingly cold! and windy. be prepared. i've been there in july before and needed a sweatshirt and a jacket.

[momrn2]

Trusting you will have a fantastic time!! Eager to hear all as you can find time to share!! Enjoy!

[Shelly W.]

And that's in California?! Have a great time, and do try to post. We're all hoping to learn a lot from you. Have fun!

[Rusty Cottage]

I have ALWAYS wanted to see Alcatraz! Take pictures, please oh perty please and then share them with us ;)

Have a safe and blessed trip!

Anna

[Kelly @ Love Well]

I used to live in the Bay Area, and I have to say -- San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities on the face of the planet. Just stunning and ethereal.

Definitely bring a jacket. But the parka might be overkill. Only 'Zonies (people from Arizona running, running from the heat) wear parkas in California in the summer.

[owlhaven]

SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, I'm just a little excited!

Mary, mom to many

[Mrs. Bubba]

Native San Franciscan here... yes, always have a jacket with you, you just never know. We've had a couple of heat waves, we got in the 80s and 90s. I don't think we've got another one coming. We have natural air conditioning, most of the world calls it fog.

I'm sorry to miss the conference having it so close to home.

[Secola]

Yeah, the world does actually exist at 4:30 am, because I'm up on the internet at that ungodly hour reading blogs!

I've been at this barely a month and I am hooked!!!

[The Apron Queen]

Have fun! Learn a lot! And stay warm! :)

For your daily dose of vintage goodness & a bit of silliness, stop by Confessions of an Apron Queen

[TRS]

Ah yes. I was in SF in July one year too. Brrr. Not what I expected for a trip to California in the summertime.

did you know they have a saying? ... "The coldest winter I ever spent was July in San Francisco."

[Suzanne B]

Sitting here.. in Colorado.. in 80 degrees...

BEING JEALOUS!!

I wanna be at BLOGHER!! *sobs*

[Jane]

There is that old expression- "The coldest winter was the summer I spent July in San Fran." Have a great time!

[Pastormac's Ann]

Hope you have a great time Shannon!! Enjoy.

[Lisa @ Stop And Smell The Chocolates]

Have fun! You are going to my home state while I am vacationing out-of-state! But I live inland where it is toasty.

[Ashleigh (Heart and Home)]

Why don't you divert that plane down here to San Diego afte the whole deal and enjoy that weather a while longer?

[Linda Sherman]

Shannon,Thanks for posting the weather forecast. I'm still packing and it was a good reality check. I keep telling myself SF is chilly in the summer but it really didn't sink in till I saw your weather chart.

I do hope to get to meet you and hug you at BlogHer. (I just posted about hugging on my blog)

You can find me @lindasherman

[daring one]

Have a blast Brooke/Shannon!

[Shalee]

Oh, have fun freezing off your tush in "sunny" CA. You'll be inside most of the time, so it should work out most of the time anyways... oh wait. It's cold in those meeting places. You'll need one anyway.

[cheri]

If you have a chance... and you like pizza.... you HAVE to go to Zachary's! If you're not driving - take BART to the Rockridge Station (Oakland) - hop off and go 1.5 blocks north on College Ave...

They have wons years & years of awards for nothing! www.zacharys.com ... Oh how I miss them!

[threeundertwo]

Welcome to the Bay Area! We like our natural air conditioning. Hope you're having a great time!

[Heather]

Oh how I wish we could have a couple of days like that in Texas right now!

[Shannon Gurney Photography]

Oh man! I'm back in Oklahoma sweating my hiney off for you! I sure wish I was on that trip with you! Enjoy wearing a jacket...