When: May 17th 2008

Here's the idea so far: May of 2008 we will convene at the Pier in front of the ferry docks, and take an afternoon ferry to Alcatraz Island. The cost of the ferry is about $20. The island itself is free. So bring a light picnic lunch if you want, as there isn't much to eat there. (There's a bird sanctuary on the island, but I think the rangers would look down on us hunting our own meal).
After Alcatraz, which should take us about 2-3 hours, we will most likely head back to the Pier. There is plenty to see there as well. The Aquarium, Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, shopping like you cannot fathom, as well as The Hard Rock cafe, various street side artists, and performers.. the list goes on. After a long and adventuresome wander we would end up at the far end of the pier from where we started, which is known as Ghirardelli Square. Nearby is a lovely Irish Pub that has live Irish bands sometimes, and is very friendly (and large enough for us). I was thinking that, like all good deviant meets, it should end in a pub.

At some point I imagine we will scatter for dinner, each according to their personal tastes and budgets. But we can gather at the Square for the last part of the day.

Here's where I will need help: I need to know for sure who is coming, who is getting a hotel, who needs a roomate for a hotel, who has a spare bed, and who needs to stay with someone in their home. I will assist in making arrangements wherever possible, but I have no room in my own home for more than one person, and it must be female.

Anyone in need of help finding a suitable hotel can ask me for advice. I have lived in the Bay Area for a long time, and can help out.

So please comment here if you're interested, and if you have need of assistance with lodging. I will start making a list of attendees and we'll get this show rolling.
I'm hoping that we will have alot of people able to attend, and it is with this in mind that I am getting it out there now. With so much advance notice, I'm sure that many of you who want to come will be able to save up, and make plans to be here. I'd love to see you all.




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Confirmed:
`switchbladeserenade
`The-Definition (needs a place to stay)
~kcocgibkcusuoy
=phessler (has room for one on his couch)
=mythicaldamienne (needs a place to stay)
@yashachan
=BellaDiavolo
=skankabella
=FreezeBlade
*Amans + friend
`twexler
*ampflo
~BassDerek
@rapidograph

Maybes:
*anextraordinarygirl
~randomfilms
~Ke-
~TheHalcyon
*Ehnvis
~shalpin
~drackar
=vash-the-negate
=unforgivenlife

If I'm missing anyone, note me at `switchbladeserenade and I'll fix it

Lists of good sites for airlines, and good local hotels.
Expedia.com
BestFares.com
Priceline.com
Travelocity.com
JetBlue - Do NOT buy tickets for JetBlue except through their site; I have seen them marked up $200+ through some of the aforementioned services - @yashachan

Motel6 Oakland
Motel6 San Francisco
Hotel Fusion
Hyatt Hotels
ropId=624" La Quinta Inn (This one is seriously close to me, so anyone staying here let me know.)