# Northern California Meets Southern California: The return **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 4, 2001, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470 "2001-06-04T02:41:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Mercutio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/51bf81/32.png) [@Mercutio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mercutio)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2001, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/101 "2001-07-13T01:40:05Z")
Hey, I **most possibly** be going. Yay! thanks again, **domina**. But, this still relies on **Shayna** who has yet to e-mail me back and tell me that she can drive me up there. She most likely will, I’m just saying, she hasn’t confirmed. But, she most like will. ---
**Author:** ![Scotticher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2001, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/102 "2001-07-13T03:05:03Z")
Okay, now that they have posted, I can tell you that the board friends I mentioned are **Shayna** and **Mauvaise.** And…it looks like a go for Shayna and I, and Mauv will know for sure tommorow. So…count us in! Woo! I am SO excited to meet everyone! Having a little problem with flights to SLO, (671.00 round trip…YIKES!) But now that Shayna is coming, I will be trying to find an inexpensive flight to LA and staying with Shayna a few days after the DopeFest. So… ---
**Author:** ![boli](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e99b99/32.png) [@boli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boli)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2001, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/103 "2001-07-13T04:41:05Z")
Can anyone do the Hearst castle tour on Friday? I get into town around 1 p.m., and the whole day is free. I would love it if at least a few of us could go then (as I fly out too early on Sunday for that to be an option). Slackergirl, what time are you and thinks getting into town? And who else is coming on Friday, anyway? ---
**Author:** ![slackergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@slackergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slackergirl)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2001, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/104 "2001-07-13T05:33:29Z")
I’m hoping to get in around 3 or 4 on Friday. I’m assuming that most of the other people staying in the suite will be coming on Friday as well, since they are paying for that night at the hotel. Since the Hearst Castle tour is out for Saturday, we could do the tourist things like visit the beach or the Mission, and I think there are a couple of good wineries locally. There’s a BBQ place in Cambria that’s good for a cheap yummy dinner. I’m addicted to their tri-tip sandwiches. ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2001, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/105 "2001-07-13T13:34:22Z")
\ Wineries and tri-tip sammiches? Mmmmm… \ ---
**Author:** ![pricciar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@pricciar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pricciar)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2001, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/106 "2001-07-13T17:36:22Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Scotticher \* > \*\*Okay, now that they have posted, I can tell you that the board friends I mentioned are **Shayna** and **Mauvaise.** And…it looks like a go for Shayna and I, and Mauv will know for sure tommorow. > > So…count us in! Woo! I am SO excited to meet everyone! > > Having a little problem with flights to SLO, (671.00 round trip…YIKES!) But now that Shayna is coming, I will be trying to find an inexpensive flight to LA and staying with Shayna a few days after the DopeFest. So… \*\* **Scotti** , Try out [http://www.expedia.com](http://www.expedia.com). They often give me much better rates then any other ticket seller out there. When I checked from Seattle to SLO there, it was like 299 dollars. Give that one a whirl. I apoligize if you have already tried that. MMMMMM, tritip sandwiches. I am up for a any trip that involves them. There is also a really good BBQ place in San Luis, it is a central coast chain, I believe. Its called Mo’s BBQ. Yummy sauce, and great sandwiches. pat ---
**Author:** ![Mercutio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/51bf81/32.png) [@Mercutio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mercutio)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2001, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/107 "2001-07-13T17:38:41Z")
Just got an e-mail form **Shayna** and she’ll be happy to take me but it all depends on when **Mauv** and **Scotticher** blow into town. I’ll just sit here with my eyes crossed and my fingers closed. ---
**Author:** ![Mercutio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/51bf81/32.png) [@Mercutio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mercutio)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2001, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/108 "2001-07-13T17:51:53Z")
**Mauvy** just posted this. > [@](#): > > I’m not sure how many of you are planning on attending SLO dopefest, but Strainger and I are going. We are driving (from Phoenix) and have made decided to stop in LA Friday night and drive up to SLO in the morning. WOO! Yay! They’re leaving saturday morn!!! The only day I can go! WOO! Calm down, Merc. Calm down, Merc. Deep breaths, Merc. Deep breaths, Merc. ---
**Author:** ![Mauvaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mauvaise/32/11084_2.png) [@Mauvaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mauvaise)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2001, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/109 "2001-07-13T17:57:51Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Mercutio \* > **Mauvy** just posted this. Heh … you mean someone actually reads my posts? 😛 I’m pretty sure **Scotti** told me last night that they are driving up on Saturday, but don’t quote me on that. ---
**Author:** ![Rasa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rasa/32/3578_2.png) [@Rasa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rasa)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2001, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/110 "2001-07-13T18:00:44Z")
Ok, I’m still a definite maybe, only problem is that I work Sundays and am having a hard time getting someone to cover for me. But, since we close on the 30th, I’m not all that concerned, and if needs be, I’ll tell them I’m not coming in… If all works out, I’ll be coming in Saturday with **zyzz** and **virtee**. I’m going to get in touch with **Jack Batty** and see if he needs a ride too. We’ll be leaving from San Jose, so if anyone else needs a ride, let me know! ---
**Author:** ![Strainger](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/strainger/32/244_2.png) [@Strainger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strainger)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2001, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/111 "2001-07-13T20:48:49Z")
Would one of y’all who are staying in SLO Friday night please email me a cell phone number so we can all hook up when we get in Saturday? Thanks in advance. ---
**Author:** ![Mercutio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/51bf81/32.png) [@Mercutio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mercutio)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2001, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/112 "2001-07-13T22:00:13Z")
**Strainger** reminded me. Could someone please do me a favor. As me and Shayna and the rest will not be there until saturday, we do want to meet up with you guys **before** dinner. If anyone would be as kind to call my cellphone on that saturday around noon or so and let us know where you all are at. I’d appreciate it. If you could do it, e-mail me and I’ll fork it over. It being my number. ---
**Author:** ![pricciar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@pricciar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pricciar)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2001, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/113 "2001-07-14T02:53:06Z")
To reiterate. Dinner reservations for 30 are set for 5:00 on Saturday at the Mission Grill under the name Cecil Adams. The guy wouldn’t let me set reservations any later, so that is why that time was chosen. Mission Grill 1023 Chorro St. San Luis Obispo (805) 547-5544 I just wanted to mention that again. pat ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2001, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/114 "2001-07-14T04:54:16Z")
Ok, here’s how it’s looking for **Mauvaise, Strainger, Scotticher, Mercutio** and **me** … **Scotti** is flying in to L.A. on Friday afternoon. **Mauv & Strainger** are driving in to L.A. on Friday evening. All 3 are going to stay at my place overnight. If Mauv & Strainger aren’t here too late, we may all go out to dinner together, and anyone else in the L.A. area is welcome to join us. If not, Scotti and I will have dinner and then hang out at my place to wait on Mauv and Strainger to arrive. Saturday morning (at an as yet undetermined time), we’ll go pick up **Mercutio** and follow each other up to SLO. We’re staying at the [Los Padres Motel](http://www.searchhotels.com/us/ca/san_luis_obispo/los_padres_motel.67817/index.html), as it was the **only** place we could find with rooms available. It’s only about [4 minutes from the Madonna Inn](http://www.mapblast.com/myblast/linedrive.mb?&IC_1=35.268044:-120.671233:8:100+Madonna+Rd&AD4_1=US&phone_1=&CT_1=35.268044:-120.671233:10000&GAD1_1=&GAD2_1=100+Madonna+Rd&GAD3_1=San+Luis+Obispo,+CA++93405-5408&GAD4_1=&IC_2=35.286487:-120.653703:8:1575+Monterey+St&AD4_2=US&phone_2=&CT_2=35.286487:-120.653703:10000&GAD1_2=&GAD2_2=1575+Monterey+St&GAD3_2=San+Luis+Obispo,+CA++93401-2927&GAD4_2=&formnum=2&multiIC=35.268044:-120.671233:8:100+Madonna+Rd:35.286487:-120.653703:8:1575+Monterey+St&BEE=1), for those of you who are staying there. Anyone who hasn’t reserved a room yet, I’d advise making some calls, as they seem to be scarce. [Here’s](http://cacoastinfo.com/lodging/san_luis_obispo_lodging.htm) a pretty comprehensive site that lists the area hotels, their addresses and phone numbers. So are there any specific plans or activities for Saturday or Sunday afternoons yet? * * * Jeg elsker dig, Thomas ---
**Author:** ![slackergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@slackergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slackergirl)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2001, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/115 "2001-07-14T16:44:08Z")
I don’t think there are any official plans for Saturday or Sunday yet. I don’t have a cell phone right now, but was planning on getting one this week anyway, if I do manage to get one activated I’ll send out an email with the number. Beyond that, there will be a big group staying in the Pick And Shovel room at the Madonna - you can call there. I just checked with the hotel. They don’t have a voicemail system, but they said it’s not a problem to leave messages at the front desk. If there isn’t a cell phone number available by then, I’ll leave a message for where we’re going. Our suite has a big living room, so everyone can use that as a random hangout/meeting place if we want. As a general FYI - the group that will be at the Madonna is: pricciar Doobieous Kyla boli thinksnow Snooooopy slackergirl and maybe Jack Batty. This does mean that there’s one or two beds left. If anybody is still looking and wants to stay Friday and Saturday nights, it’s going to be in the neighborhood of $75 total. You will probably have to share a double bed with somebody, but we don’t bite. Send me an email if you are interested. ---
**Author:** ![obfusciatrist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4af34b/32.png) [@obfusciatrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obfusciatrist)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2001, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/116 "2001-07-14T18:15:07Z")
Just to reconfirm, it is still looking good that I will be there (sans baglady). I’ll probably drive down early Saturday morning and see how it goes. I haven’t made room arrangements but will likely play it by ear (I have no problem with sleeping in cars). I’d offer a ride, but frankly I don’t often get to do solo road trips anymore so I am going to selfishly hold onto the silence for myself. ---
**Author:** ![woodstockbirdybird](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/woodstockbirdybird/32/7905_2.png) [@woodstockbirdybird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstockbirdybird)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2001, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/117 "2001-07-14T19:24:13Z")
It looks like I’ll be going, though as usual I have no concrete schedule set up yet. I’ll probably drive down Friday afternoon sometime and leave Saturday night, 'cause I have to work on Sunday. Don’t know where I’ll be staying - depends on the money situation. Look forward to seeing you all there. ---
**Author:** ![Mercutio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/51bf81/32.png) [@Mercutio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mercutio)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/118 "2001-07-15T00:07:56Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Doobieous \* > \*\*And of those, here’s who have confirmed: > > Obfusciatrist > Zenster > Kyla > Monster 104 > Snoopy > Slackergirl > Thinksnow > Strainger > Demo > Psy > Wevets > Boli > Zyzzyva > Doob (of couise)\*\* Added to the list, **Myself Shayna Mauvaise Scotticher pricciar domina VBlaise (who confirmed in chat)** And dropped, **Zenster** Wish you could make it, Zen. So the list looks like this: > [@](#): > > \*\*Boli > Demo > domina > Doob > Kyla > Mauvaise > Mercutio > Monster 104 > Obfusciatrist > pricciar > Psy > Scotticher > Shayna > Slackergirl > Snoopy > Strainger > Thinksnow > VBlaise > Wevets > Zyzzyva > \*\* And our maybes, becuase I couldn’t reach them before I updated this thread, > [@](#): > > \*\*Rasa > virtee \*\* Sorry if I missed anyone. That makes 20 of us. Anyone else jumping on ship? We’ve got one week. ---
**Author:** ![Mercutio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/51bf81/32.png) [@Mercutio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mercutio)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/119 "2001-07-15T00:10:48Z")
Okay, some people posted while I was getting this thread ready. **Other confirmations:** woddstockbirdy **Maybes:** Jack Batty Rasa virtee zyzz I’m a bad bad man. ---
**Author:** ![Mercutio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/51bf81/32.png) [@Mercutio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mercutio)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/120 "2001-07-15T00:20:13Z")
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