Anything outside of the immediate Pasadena/Glendale/Burbank area involves mondo traffic. Doable, yes, but there’s so much to do right here that I’d recommend sticking closer on this trip.

I’m game to do Huntington on Saturday after brunch, perhaps. They are only open from 10:30 - 4:30, so it’s good timing to leave room for Prom prep. There is an entrance fee of $20, though -- worth noting. I have a couple of free guest passes (we are members) that I would be happy to share with those who need a little financial help -- just let me know. Even though the weather will be nice, though, it’s a lot of walking and very warm in the gardens. I actually wouldn’t mind wandering down Colorado to poke into shops and restaurants if anyone wants to join.

And are we still good for Griffith on Sunday post-brunch? I know a couple of us have cars, so we shouldn’t have transportation issues.

I'm still interested in going to the Peterson Automotive Museum if anyone else is interested.

Argh, my sister is coming to town with my niece for a dance competition, so I probably won't make it to the Prom. Saturday is a good day for their schedule, and I know my kids will want to spend as much time as possible with their cousin. But Friday night is all MINE, so I can come to the BBQ.

I don't know if I can go, but the Norton Simon is a terrific museum. I would definitely recommend going there given that the F2F is in Pasadena this year. Also love Huntington Gardens.

I would LOVE the Griffith. That's a definite for me.

Slight change in plans from the Portland Contingent. SA won't be able to make it and is seriously bummed. Since we won't be road tripping together, I'm considering flying and can get a pretty decent last minute fare on Southwest into Burbank, arriving 11:25am. Anyone else gonna be arriving in Burbank around that time and want to share a shuttle?

Also, if I do fly that will mean one less car for outings. I'm a little bummed, but it's also a really long drive by myself! Unless anyone else in the Pacific NW wants to ride share? I can pick up at the train station/bus station/airport at PDX or anywhere south of there....

eta: arriving in BUR airport 11:25 am on Friday, duh.

I can pick you up, Erin. Very sad about SA.

People, there is no way we are going to make the bar tab unless more Buffistas come. I'm getting a little concerned about the viability of Prom with so few attendees. Don't know if there is anything to do about it, but maybe we should consider seeing if the smaller indoor/outdoor room is open and just have quieter music. Thoughts?

And as for outings I would LOVE to see Griffith and Huntington (the walking no prob for me but the admission fee is a little spendy) and wouldn't mind some clothes shopping on Saturday since I have nothing nice to wear to prom (woe is me! i've outgrown all my pretty clothes :(

Also haven't yet seen any of the movies in theatres, would be game for Avengers, Magic Mike...yeah, I'll go pretty much anywhere others are going. And swimming. I loves me some water sports. Will be packing at least one swimsuit.

I would be very much up for smaller indoor/outdoor room and quieter music for more of a quiet prom/soiree if that would help lower costs. Just my $0.02.

It won't affect costs at all -- those are all locked in at this point. It was more a matter of the appropriateness of the venue. The Colorado room is big and hidden away downstairs in the basement for loud music and such. The Soliel Room is indoor/outdoor and smaller, but because it is right next to the dining room and under guest rooms, we couldn't have loud music.

Ah. For the number of attendees we have now, if divided evenly, how much would we each have to spend on drinks to make the bar tab?