Yes, cj, in doing my snapshot research I came to the realization that I might not make it down to San Simeon this trip. That's an all day deal from San Fran, which means I'd have to rent a car, perhaps stay overnight down there, blahblahblah.
Looks like there's enough for me to see and do as it is.
PDid, Just keep it on your list of places to see; it's worth a special trip to see Hearst's Castle.
I am going to miss the main tours CI is giving, since I will get there late. Besides, I know those places, mostly, and would be along mainly to be with a2kers. Once I get there, I'll try to meet up, wherever anyone who is left is (if you follow that...). Myself, I love walking the city, just looking around.
I've never taken the ferry, I might get into that. It lets off in Larkspur, I think, and I know an absolutely wonderful italian bakery/caffe there (Emporio Rulli).
On my own, I'd probably check out some art. And food, SF has incredible restaurants. Food and talking, that is my idea of getting together. Hmm, can't remember which day the street market down by the embarcadero is...but it's pretty neat, in a neat area.
Count me in I fell in love with Mrs. PDiddle and of course Mr. PDiddle in Austin so have decided to be part of this gather as well.
Beside I there my Berzerkley well be happy to see me and I them. And probably I will extended my trip to San Diego.
Anyone thinking about whether or not these gatherins are safe let me assure you they are. I felt more protected and safe in Austin than I have in many a year.
JD, Glad you're planning to attend. You make it 24, and still counting......
As we get closer to the date, I hope more people show interest. The City by the Bay has much to offer visitors.
So true ci, it was Mr. & Mrs. PDiddle that convinced me to attend. How will we ever coordinate there is so much to do.
My horoscope for today, "Cancer
A goal that you've been working on could show promise of finally being completed, dear Cancer. A group of friends whom you might not have seen for a long time could schedule a get-together, which you'll be all too glad to attend. Expect to have a lot of fun with these people, exchanging news and ideas. You'll probably feel especially warm towards them and won't want to let so much time go by again. Keep in touch." How about that?
PDiddie, the Conservatory of Flowers sounds like heaven to me. Like Osso, we prefer to do lots of talking in comfortable surroundings, so we probably won't be going to very many arranged tours.
The ferry to Sausalito sounds lovely. I lived in SF for a couple of years in the 60's and always loved puttering around in Tiburon and Sausalito.
Golden Gate Park is a must--just hope for good weather. Coming from Tucson, AZ, the coldest winter I ever spent was during a San Francisco summer. Hopefully April will glow with sunshine.
What about the Embarcadero, c.i? Is it worth a trip?
Diane, For me, the Embarcadero is the Hyatt's huge lobby and the surrounding shopping and restaurants at the adjoining streets. Maybe the lobby is a good venue for one of the gatherings.
That lobby is too cool for words. It will also make you dizzy.
When you enter at street level, you won't see "lobby". You have to go up to the second floor. It's pretty incredible. This pic doesn't do it justice, it's a 19 story indoor open air atrium.
Piffka wrote:
Muir Woods is across the GG Bridge, right?
Muir Woods was a Scotsman, och aye.
Douglas Fir, what about him, he was one too.
I've been across the Golden Gate bridge two times, once in each direction. And paddled in the Pacific Ocean only once.
McT, Very funny! How about Douglas Muir and Fir Woods?
I tried to scan the thread for a date. Are you still talking April 2-4?
fealola, The official dates are April 1 through 4, but we are expecting some people to come before, and some to leave after those dates.
cicerone imposter wrote:McT, Very funny! How about Douglas Muir and Fir Woods?
Lest my silly jest be misunderstood, Mr Muir and Mr Douglas were indeed both Scottish arboriculturalists (tree-lovers. It wasn't illegal back then :wink:
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Tho I'm sure you knew that, c.i.
But McT will you be there with us. We can show you San Quinten just across the Golden Gate in Marin County.
JD, What are you trying to suggest to McT? LOL He's one of the good guys on A2K.
I've been looking at hotel rates and they seem to be pretty good. Is there a favorite that has been mentioned?
Feolola, please come, I'd love to meet you!
Diane, If you go to page 19 of this forum, you'll find a list of hotels that you may wish to consider. Good luck.
