Category Archives: Found Things

Merchant vs. Merchant on Precita Park

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Recent visitors to the Harvest Hills Market on the southwest corner of Precita Park may have noticed an odd sign in the window. The sign shows a picture of Charlie, the vintage tuna mascot, along with Starkist’s venerable motto, “Sorry … Continue reading →

Posted in Found Things, Merchants, Shopping, Uncategorized | 69 Comments

Giant Gold Nugget Discovered on Bernal Heights Boulevard

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

The anonymous creative genius who adopted the big rock on Bernal Heights Boulevard that overlooks downtown is always full of surprises. The latest is a sparkling paint job that makes the rock look like a giant gold nugget. Rather awesome. PS: … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Bernal Hill, Found Things | 32 Comments

Resplendent Tree Moose Found in Bernal Back Yard

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

** EXCLUSIVE! MUST CREDIT BERNALWOOD!** Researchers working in a remote Bernal Heights back yard recently made a most startling discovery: The Resplendent Tree Moose, captured during a rare moment of repose in his leafy refuge. Prof. Mason of the Bernalwood … Continue reading →

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Smutty Succulent Startles Visitor From Mission District

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

Us boring (but glamorous) Bernalfolk may get hyper-upset over a pile of dumped trash, but our neighbors in the Mission District are normally a rather unflappable bunch. Yet during a recent walk through Bernal Heights, famous MissionMission celebrity blogger Vic Wong … Continue reading →

Posted in Found Things, Plants and Gardening, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Seating Options Multiply on Bernal Hill

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

The east side of Bernal Hill is in full bloom, with abundant native wildflowers, grasses, and invasive radish. This year, there’s also a new addition: at least two wooden chairs have recently sprouted up. The two specimens have decidedly different … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Bernal Hill, Found Things | 7 Comments

Giant Slithering Serpent Startles Citizen on Bernal Hill

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Moments ago, Neighbor Ken transmitted this shocking photo of a four-foot gopher snake to the Bernalwood newsroom: Seen today by Esmeralda steps on Bernal Hill. Coolio! PHOTO: Neighbor Ken

Posted in Animals, Bernal Hill, Found Things, Nature and Wildlife | 16 Comments

Bernal Heights Marsupial Makes Rare Daytime Appearance

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Neighbor Ken on Rutledge writes: Marsupial in the hood! This guy’s been puttering around our north slope yard late at night. My Jack Russell has been on to him, but no confrontations as yet. I’ve only caught glimpses of his … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Found Things | 28 Comments

Feral Anatomy Textbook Terrorizes Precitaville

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Alongside all the usual handbills about missing cats and lost dogs, this one on Folsom near Precita really stands out: An anatomy textbook has broken free of its shackles and is now on the loose. If you happen to see … Continue reading →

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Fallen Tree Limb on Anderson Generates High-Tech Koan

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

If a tree limb falls on Anderson Street but no one is there to tweet it, does it still make a sound? Quite honestly, I have no idea. But if a tree limb falls on Anderson and Angel Cervantes finds it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Accident or Ill Fortune, Found Things, Photography | 2 Comments

Scenes from the Continuing Yelp-ification of Bernal Heights

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

Bernalwood contributor David Gallagher shared this photo he snapped during a walk through Bernal Heights on Saturday morning. I thought the reviews included on the poster were a useful feature that made it easier for me to assess the personal … Continue reading →

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Unmoved Vehicle Generates New Life on Folsom

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Neighbor Regina lives on a section of Folsom Street that does not have weekly street-cleaning parking requirements. Sometimes vehicles park on her street for a long time… so long, in fact, that enough time elapses for new forms of life … Continue reading →

Posted in Cars, Found Things, Plants and Gardening | 4 Comments

Life Imitates Art on Jarboe

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

Neighbor Ellen captured this magical little moment during last week’s heavy rains: I was walking along Jarboe last week and saw that one of my favorite painted fence got some help from a passerby PHOTO: Ellen Divers

Posted in Art, Found Things | 2 Comments

1959 Cadillac Emerges from Bernal Garage; Smart Cars Rejoice

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Neighbor Mason was on hand to witness the opening of an ad-hoc time capsule on Bocana last week: Last Friday at 305 Bocana, a garage was opened to reveal a collection of cars (and parts) owned by the late Edward … Continue reading →

Posted in Cars, Found Things, History, Interesting Objects | 13 Comments