# 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:** 7
**Author:** ![Snooooopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/121 "2001-07-15T01:36:53Z")
This is good to see the SoCals stepping up … for a while, this trip was shaping up to be “Northern California drives three hours for no discernable reason.” ---
**Author:** ![Doobieous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Doobieous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doobieous)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/122 "2001-07-15T06:05:06Z")
OH MY GOD! I’ve been away for several days and I come back to some very good news! Shit, I should go away more often ;). Just a small update. Things are fine here. I’m at the Boys and Girl’s Club up on 16th, or 17th street right now here in San Francisco for the Young, Loud, and Proud conference for [lyric.org](http://lyric.org). It’s been great. I’ve been staying wtih several friends. I am having a good time, depite this being like a gay Real World (Oh god, i’ll have drama to talk about when i get back). I cant check this thread much this weekend, so you’ll probably see a post from me on monday, or sunday night, i dont know. Sorry for the hasty reply 😃 ---
**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 15, 2001, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/123 "2001-07-15T06:10:29Z")
This is shaping up nicely… should be a helluva good time! And I’m so psyched I’m going to get to see **woodstock** before I go. I was all sad, but now I’m smiling. ---
**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 15, 2001, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/124 "2001-07-15T07:56:57Z")
I just wanted to check in to mention that I had to hack a friends computer to get access this weekend, but this thin is totally shaping up to be a mother-Dopefest! Woohoo! ---
**Author:** ![Louie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c68b51/32.png) [@Louie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Louie)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/125 "2001-07-15T08:24:20Z")
My .5% chance of attending went out the window. I can’t make it ☹ ---
**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, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/126 "2001-07-15T20:11:43Z")
There’s 23 of us going now and bump. ---
**Author:** ![Monster104](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Monster104](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monster104)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2001, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/127 "2001-07-15T21:04:48Z")
I don’t think I’ll be able to stay overnight. I’m a little strapped for cash right now, and I think reserving a hotel room (even the cheapies) would put me way out of my price range. I’m going though! I will be there on Saturday at least. ---
**Author:** ![domina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/96bed5/32.png) [@domina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/domina)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2001, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/128 "2001-07-16T05:23:15Z")
Do you still need a lift from me? Can you and Mercutio share a small space for four hours? ---
**Author:** ![Mercutio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/51bf81/32.png) [@Mercutio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mercutio)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2001, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/129 "2001-07-16T06:45:35Z")
**domina** , I wouldn’t mind. But let it be known _ **I, MERCUTIO, CALL SHOTGUN!** _ You’re shit out of luck, Monster. ---
**Author:** ![Monster104](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Monster104](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monster104)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2001, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/130 "2001-07-16T08:13:24Z")
Shotgun is the navigator. Have fun doing that! Domina, plan on me getting a ride up with you. ---
**Author:** ![Doobieous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Doobieous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doobieous)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2001, 8:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/131 "2001-07-16T08:48:31Z")
Pff…like it’s THAT hard to find your way to SLO once you get to the 101. Hell, the 101 runs right through SLO (and the exit to get to the right area of SLO goes near the Madonna Inn). ---
**Author:** ![Snooooopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2001, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/132 "2001-07-16T10:33:23Z")
What kind of Friday stuff is going on? I want to do some Doper stuff on Friday as well. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2001, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/133 "2001-07-16T16:01:05Z")
I definitely _want_ to be there, and so far my plan is to make it. I’m just a horrible organizer, seemingly incapable of finalizing any plan until the 11th hour. So far **Rasa** has offered me a ride providing I can get to San Jose at some time, I’m not sure when. So there’s option 1. **WoodstockB-B** has offered me a ride on Friday afternoon, but I’m not sure how early I could get off work, so that’s really only option 1 1/2. **Snooooopy** has yet to offer me a ride, but begging is beneath me. (hinting, however, is not). So I gots me about 4 days to actually make a plan and secure a ride. I may even send out emails and phone numbers and stuff like that. Now the first thing that’s going to happen is anyone who has offered me a ride of some sort, is going to chime in, or write me to tell me what a dork I am. But bear with me. I told you, my organization skill are for shit. Bottom Line: I’ll be in SLO if I have to hitchhike there. ---
**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 16, 2001, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/134 "2001-07-16T16:43:26Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jack Batty \* > \*\*I told you, my organization skill are for shit. > > Bottom Line: I’ll be in SLO if I have to hitchhike there. \*\* Woo! Did you get Rasa’s email about the room situation? ---
**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 16, 2001, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/135 "2001-07-16T17:07:06Z")
**Jack** : I talked it over with **virtee** and **zyzz** and we’re going to meet him at the Fremont station, as that’d be easier. It’d save you both from having to take Caltrain in to SJ… we figure if we pick you guys up there at 11, we’ll have plenty of time to get to SLO. I emailed you about room arrangements as well, **Mauv** kindly volunteered **Strainger’s** room to you, **zyzz** and **virtee**. I believe the cost per person (assuming 4 of you in a room) was like $40 for one night. Drop me a line and let me know, k? Worst case scenario, you’re more than welcome to crash on our couch Friday night if that’s easier, not a problem at all! ---
**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 16, 2001, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/136 "2001-07-16T17:19:11Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Rasa \* > … **Mauv** kindly volunteered **Strainger’s** room to you, **zyzz** and **virtee**. Before it sounds as though I’m a procurer ( 😃 that is the right word, yes?), I did clear it with **Strainger** before telling **Rasa]** that it was 100%. ---
**Author:** ![Demo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/demo/32/8472_2.png) [@Demo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Demo)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2001, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/137 "2001-07-16T17:21:11Z")
OK, **psy** and I decided to leave a little early. We’ll be headed off friday morning, so we’d be interested in friday stuff. We should be there mid-afternoon on friday. We made reservations at the hotel **Shayna** mentioned. Los Padres. Damn, I wish we had thought of leaving early before so we could get in on the Madonna action but, well you know how it is with kids… 😉 Can’t wait to check you all out! ---
**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 16, 2001, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/138 "2001-07-16T17:25:42Z")
Hey **Batty** , I was planning on leaving at around 4:30 on Friday, but I can wait around for your sorry ass if you need me to. 6:30 or so would be fine with me. Anyone else got any cheap ($40-$50)room situations? I don’t mind sleeping on the floor or whatever, but I’m kinda strapped for cash right now. ---
**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 16, 2001, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/139 "2001-07-16T17:43:12Z")
Oh! Sorry **Mauv** , I didn’t mean to make it sound like that. My bad! Of course you’re too gracious to volunteer someone’s room without their permission! ---
**Author:** ![slackergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b38774/32.png) [@slackergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slackergirl)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2001, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470/140 "2001-07-16T19:28:41Z")
Random Ramblings on Monday morning… update to Madonna accomodations: me pat doob thinksnow boli snooooopy Kyla **valerieblaise** Which means there is exactly 1/2 of 1 double bed left, for around $75 for both nights. In the living room of the suite there is a 31 foot couch, which could probably sleep 2 or 3 quite easily. In the picture it looks like there’s an easy chair of sorts as well. If you want to crash there, it’s BYO blankets at $20/night (everybody else’s cost will be reduced accordingly). As far as Friday night’s activities are concerned, I am planning on doing something mellow, like cheap dinner somewhere, and hang around waiting for the rest of the Friday arrivals. It’s going to be a long day. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/northern-california-meets-southern-california-the-return/67470.md?page=8)