Spazz & Quidditch need a new "doghouse"

[DeniseGoldberg]

Thx Denise... I was all over that site yesterday and didn't stumble across it...
spazz

You shouldn't feel bad - that information was very, very buried! You would think they'd make it easy to find, but no!

--- Denise

[Trek420]

Spazz,

If our dogs don't eat each other, heck even if they do, I'm about 5 long but very rideable blocks from this community college, might be some units you need:

http://www.chabotcollege.edu/Admissions/Fees/

there's a whole system of community colleges

[bikerz]

Hey Spazz - welcome in advance to the Bay Area!

I drove CC about 20 years ago (listening to the Iran-Contra hearings on NPR, as I recall!) and we did it in 5 longish days, with a little sight-seeing at the Grand Canyon and Zion along the way, but that was summer... I'd concur on a more southerly route, expecially with a big ol' u-haul.

Regarding housing, I think Craig's List is a good local resource, and "allows dogs" is one of the filters.

You can pick your neighborhood as a filter as well - I'm sure Trek can give guidance about neighborhoods, and I'd be happy to make neighborhood suggestions as well - I'm up in Oakland, and have lived here 20+ years. Are you thinking SF itself, or East Bay? (Peninsula, South Bay and Marin are great too, but I think the public transit options might be a little more limited... I'll get the word out among my various contacts.

I'm sorry the reason for the move is what it is - you never know what life has in store - and what better place to find out that "Bhagdad by the Bay!"

Feel free to PM me if I can help in any way, and I'll pass along any tips I get about housing from folks I know.

[spazzdog]

Thx to everyone for the help. I appreciate every li'l tidbit.

Craigslist is great for detailed listings, including the dog thing... I downloaded a AAA map of the SF Bay area so I can see, in general, where the place is located.

As to area, I'm kinda looking all over, but really rying to find those places stating "close to BART" as I really want to NOT bring my JEEP. Have no clue to the neighborhoods I shouldn't venture into... I'm gonna be walking a dog at all hrs and would like to get through it without getting shot/mugged/whatever. Quid can be intimidating in appearance, but have no idea what he'd do if somebody started picking on mommy... he might just help

So what are the high crime areas? I love a diverse neighborhood, but a safe one. I don't run as fast as I used to

Also, to those who have offered to host Quid and I for a night during the trek cross country; first thank you so much and second, email me your name address & reach # (hit the email icon here on TE). When I get the move date nailed down and settle the route I'll contact any and all takers. (NOTE: I will be traveling with a crate for Quid, so you needn't worry abt pet conflict).

spazz

[CorsairMac]

Email on it's way my friend!