Date:         Thu, 31 Aug 2000 03:23:22 EDT
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
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From:         Benjamin Tan <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: San Fran Parking
Comments: To: ROSEBUD99@webtv.net
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In a message dated 8/31/00 12:06:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
ROSEBUD99@webtv.net writes:

<< Ben T.  Hi, whatever happened to the RV park in the garment district?
 Over the years, I have stayed there. The charge was 25.00 per night and
 had excellent security. Short walk to China town, very handy to buses
 etc. One caveat, If you are out after dark (late), take a cab to the
 park. The neighborhood shuts down when all the businesses close and it
 gets scary.
 Bud Yandell >>

Bud,

I hope you don't mind my sending a copy of this to the list. It may be of
interest to the camping contingent.

The SF RV park is history. It is now used for event parking mostly for the
new PacBell Ballpark @ $20 a pop. Attended and in & out permitted. Street
parking around this vicinity is now considered extremely hazardous to you
wallet. Watch the "No Parking Signs" They have date specific no parking
zones. For example: "No Parking 945am-345pm on July 4th". The signs are very
difficult to decipher. On one sign it will say 2 hour parking. Attached next
to it is the ball park schedule. The 2 HR parking zone becomes a towaway zone
on those days.

Take my advice. Drive 5 blocks south on Third Street and park on the street
for free. Pay attention to the time limits though. When you start seeing 4
meters maids (the hate being called that - especially the guys) it's probably
game time. Stay away.

For you kind folk inclined to come to our fair city and want some parking
tips, please pmail me and I will try to assist. I don't think it a good idea
to have out of date parking tips in the archive. You just might find your
Westy in police impound when you come back from your shopping spree or visit
to the "X" games.

BenT