We are up for it. Any time between say 10 AM and time to get to the GTG. We're flexible.

Hi Patrick. OK, I'm jumping back to the other thread and it looks like we decided on the Red and White cruises? Here's the schedule:

http://www.redandwhite.com/cruise_schedule.asp

Now here's my situation. If all goes as planned I will be arriving into SFO at 10am. I'm thinking I can do either the 1:15 or the 1:45 cruise and we will still have time to get back to the hotel and get ready for the GTG. I know Paula wants to join in and she was going to try to get an earlier flight but I don't know yet when she will get to town. Can we tentatively plan 1:15 or 1:45 and firm it up after hearing from Paula?

If you would care to exchange info please drop me a line at thegreatpumpkin24 at yahoo.com.

There is mail in the great pumpkin patch!

Hi guys just got back in from a day in the field. It looks like the best I can do is to get to Oakland about 12:30 -my flight before got me in around 2pm.

So obviously wouldn't make the 1:15 and 1:45 is pushing it. Would the 2:30 be too late? I really would like to go with you guys but I have to drop my dogs off at the boarding kennel Thurs morning and then I have an hour drive to the airport.

Maybe you all could have lunch and then I can meet you. I am taking BART from Oakland airport which I have never done before so I need to look into how long that takes.
I also will have a small bag with me so will have to figure out what to do with that. Guess I could take it on the boat if necessary.

I have to run out again but I will do a little more research when I get home in a few hours.

Hi Paula, here is the official BART website.

http://www.bart.gov/

BTW Paula,when you check the Schedule you will be taking the Freemont/Daly City BART from the Oakland Airport. There is the shuttle bus to take you from the Airport to the BART station.

Paula, 2:30 will work. We'll meet at Fisherman's Wharf and you have my cell # if you need it.

Hey guys, one last post then I must log off for the evening.

Tom wanted the first toast to be for Diablo. Tom won't be there, but I say we should still toast Diablo's memory as well as Tom's recovery. How about it?

great lineup. I'll look forward to the photos.

Paula, makes sure you have small bills for the shuttle and BART. BART you can use CC and maybe debit, but for sure you need cash for the shuttle. If I recall correctly it is like three bucks.

From Oakland airport to Embarcadero is about 45-50 minutes if you don't find yourself having to wait to long at the airport or the Coliseum BART station. Maximum wait at either place would be about ten minutes.

thereyet

And Paula, when you get off at the Embarcadero BART Station walk west toward the Ferry Building. You can catch the F Line, the historical street cars, to get to Pier 43 1/2. The F Line goes north on the Emcarcadero and than turns west at Fisherman's Wharf. The piers going north from the Ferry Bldg are the uneven numbers. Pier 43 1/2 will be past Pier 39 consequently.

You guys are great. I don't even have to do my research about BART. That's why I love Fodors.

I hope 2:30 is OK for Patrick.

Tom, I am sorry you won't be in SF. I was looking forward to meeting you. We will definitely have a toast for Diablo. Go Chargers!!

Paula, when you leave the Terminal, cross the first few lanes of traffic to the center island and look for the sign for BART shuttle, it is on the side of the parking lot which you will be facing.

thereyet

Paula:

Patrick and I were chatting on the email last night, he said 2:30 is OK. See ya then. :-)

LoveItaly, don't you mean "east toward the Ferry Bldg"?

dmlove-Yes I think it's east although I would have to look at the map but I know where the station is in relation to everything else so I'm good.

If I am running a little late, I will just grab a taxi to Fisherman's Wharf. It's going to very strange to be in SF without a car.

LoveItaly, Let me know as soon as you hear from Toedtoes. I may be renting a car after all!!

Paula, at OAK look for signs to AirBART - it's a bus to BART $3, the ride is about 1/2 hour, the wait for the bus may be 10-15'.

From Embarcadero BART you can take the street car F, it stops at pier 43.

Can I meet you somewhere to get your bag to keep it at work till dinner?

This is the link to MUNI map
http://transit.511.org/static/provid...2200711012.pdf

And about BART: you can take any train that says SF, SFO, Daly City, Millbrae - they all go through San Francisco (don't confuse yourself with "Fremont" it will take you the wrong way!!)

Hello Faina, put me under the YES list and quite soon toedtoes or I will respond regarding what her status is, probably in the next day or two!

I won't know for sure until next Monday night - after my boss comes back from vacation. It will all depend on if any "emergencies" crop up during this week while she's gone...