Mission Mission

So because ‘sk8 or die’ is basically my motto and Muni is basically my municipal transit of choice, I’m really into this deck:

I’d tailslide the shit out of that thing, then stalefishgrab it and top it all off with a motherfucking sausage grind.

This website rules, btw. Read more about the actual board on Muni Diaries.

I’ll be done with this joke soon, guys, I promise.

A bold new sign from La Taqueria: “The Best Tacos & Burritos in the Whole World.”

The ENTIRE WORLD, you guys.  You would have to leave Earth to find better.

And finally, an end to The Big Burrito Battle.  Suck it, LA.  And the whole world, for that matter.

Thanks to Eric for sending in.

No waaaayyyyyyyy!  From the Humphry Slocombe Twitter:

Foie gras ice cream sandwiches!  Now I really have heard everything.  Seriously this time.

$10 says the ice cream’s made of the puke that comes out of the bird after it’s been force-fed.  You know, like the super pussy birds who can’t keep a meal down.

GROSS ME OUT, KAT!

You still owe me $10, though.

I pass by this li’l guy etched into the sidewalk on 23rd/Valencia every morning and always assumed it said MM.  I took a closer look today and see it’s actually an MK bird.  Not a Mission Mission mascot, I guess.

Sigh.  I suppose that pair of frogs taking a dump will have to stay.

New DVD store at 18th and Shotwell. Small but well-curated selection.

From Sexpigeon.

Towards the bottom left of the shot: is that Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or Pixar’s Cars?  Can anyone tell the difference anymore?

From Rachel:

this is that place la rondalla on the corner of 21st and Val that has been closed for ages (but apparently had great Margs!), but they always have funny signs up to let you know that their still alive, sorta. funny thing is the Veterans day sign actually says November 11th 2008 in the corner. oopz

Heh.  I like to see business try to stay relevant.  I especially like their nod to Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize.  He’ll likely smile when he walks by.

Sidenote:  Were their margaritas full of roofies?  The legend continues…

Bonjour!  Just so you know, I have no opinions to express in this post here.  Just the fact’s ma’am, letting you know about a French dude,  a food cart, and a deportation, all in the Mission district.  Perhaps you have already read the some background on the tale here on Mission Mission.

The Amuse Bouche newsletter included a note from Murat’s wife today:

Dear Friends,

It is now final: Murat will be leaving the country on Thursday, November 12th. Our request for deferred action was denied, and even though we filed our green card application it did not bring about a reversal in ICE’s decision to deport him. Murat and I considered delaying the process further to see if he could make his way in front of a judge but decided that the disadvantages (mostly his continuing internment and the suffering it has caused to ourselves and our families) is not worth the gamble. So, I bought his plane ticket today.

As you might imagine we are filled with mixed emotions. It is a shame that Murat is being treated like a criminal and that the life we have built in San Francisco is coming to such an abrupt end. At the same time, we are infinitely glad that he will have his freedom back and that our families, and a whole new life awaits us in France. We are also very thankful for ALL the love and support you have shown us during this difficult time. I will never forget the t-shirts, the good wishes, the many many offers of legal, financial and emotional assistance. I know that once Murat is back in France and reads all of his emails he will have things to say of his own, so I am leaving it at that.

Love and blessings to you all,

Pelin Celebi-Ariner

Take that as you will.  I’m not interested in telling you how to take that.  Would love to hear how you take it in the comments section, though.

[Source: CBS Eye on Blogs]

Yikes!  From SF Appeal:

San Francisco police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early this morning in the city’s outer Mission District.

Just before 12:30 a.m., units responded to reports of a vehicle crash on Alemany Boulevard at Congdon Street, police said.

A preliminary report indicates that a hit-and-run crash involving at least two vehicles occurred and one occupant of one of the vehicles has been killed, police said.

Further details on the victim and possible suspects were not immediately available.

Drive safe!  And wear your bike helmets, people!

I’ve always wanted to d8 a sk8r, so I’m gonna pretend I know shit about shit and promote this event:

Devin writes:

On Wednesday, Creature Skateboards is premiering their new video in SF at Roxie theater.  It’s called, “Hesh Law” and it’s going to rip.

Rip!  Swoon!  So cute!

You can view the trailer for Hesh Law here.  Time 2 ollie.

PETA claims the country’s best vegan meatballs live at Ike’s Place, per their Top 10 list on the VegCooking blog.  They also claim they don’t eat anything with a face but I BEG TO DIFFER (see image above)!!!

[via Grub Street]