Police procedure has changed since I was little.

Wash ,'The Message'


F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us

Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.


Steph L. - Oct 08, 2013 11:01:59 am PDT #9731 of 12698
I look more rad than Lutheranism

Okay. We get in to SF Thursday afternoon. I would give an approximate time, but, well, we're us, and nothing ever runs on time for us. Plus, it took 3 hours just to get from SFO to Petaluma (and Mendocino is WELL PAST Petaluma), so I can't even try to guess how long it will actually take us to drive down. So let's say late afternoon? I sincerely hope.

We'll probably run to TJs after we unload all our crap, but then will probably just hang out Thursday night. People are welcome to hang out, but I have to warn you that I've been falling asleep by 11:00 all week. Not "going to bed, where I read for 2 hours and then maybe fall asleep" -- no, I'm talking pass out cold like a dead man without Ambien at 11:00. I don't remember having such a hard time adjusting to the time change on previous trips. I am a very old woman now.

Friday we have to return our rental car and I think are taking a tour of the Armory (where kink.com films its stuff -- Tim is totally stoked for this) in the afternoon. I'm not sure about dinner plans for Friday yet.

Saturday evening is the shindig at our place. I'm thinking 7:00, because, like I said, I may fall asleep at 11:00, which is disgraceful in a hostess, but I'm uncouth like that. Deb Grabien is going to bring some tasty food (something chocolate, and possibly an entree of some kind -- either vegetarian or...not). I was figuring we could get various tasty stuff at TJs to feed people, if that sounds okay.

Sunday our flight doesn't leave until 7 p.m., so we're free during the day, although I definitely owe Hec and JZ pancakes for letting us park our suitcases with them until we leave for the airport, since we have to be out of the apartment by 11 a.m.

Kind of a vague itinerary, but we're not being highly scheduled on this trip.


Polter-Cow - Oct 08, 2013 11:10:02 am PDT #9732 of 12698
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

I could probably do the Saturday shindig since I'll be in the city for APE if I can find a way to get to...whatever place is your place. I may also be free on Sunday if things happen.


Steph L. - Oct 08, 2013 11:18:39 am PDT #9733 of 12698
I look more rad than Lutheranism

It's near Hec and JZ's. I need to dig out the address from wherever Tim hid all of our paperwork.

I'd BETTER get to see you!


Polter-Cow - Oct 08, 2013 11:35:03 am PDT #9734 of 12698
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

It's near Hec and JZ's.

Then I have to take Muni aaaaaaah. And I have something for you and maybe Sunday would be easier hmmmm.

I'd BETTER get to see you!

It'll happen!


Steph L. - Oct 08, 2013 6:27:05 pm PDT #9735 of 12698
I look more rad than Lutheranism

Hey, question about the shuttle to the airport -- should I be booking SuperShuttle's Black Car, or Uber?


Maria - Oct 08, 2013 6:32:17 pm PDT #9736 of 12698
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift

SuperShuttle, Tep. Use discount code B7FHJ for 15% off.


Steph L. - Oct 08, 2013 6:43:23 pm PDT #9737 of 12698
I look more rad than Lutheranism

Excellent -- thanks! How far in advance should I book it? Like, now, or can I wait a couple of days?


Maria - Oct 08, 2013 6:50:25 pm PDT #9738 of 12698
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift

You can do it now, or you can wait. I booked mine the day before, but since you're not leaving at the asscrack of dawn, I wouldn't procrastinate as much as I did.

Use Uber to get around SF if you don't feel comfortable taking public transit. It's taxis on demand and it bills straight to your credit card so you never have to worry about having enough cash. Greatest thing ever.


DavidS - Oct 08, 2013 6:51:50 pm PDT #9739 of 12698
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I'm sure Uber is great, but SF Transit is pretty consistent and covers a lot of territory. And cheap.


Maria - Oct 08, 2013 6:57:21 pm PDT #9740 of 12698
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift

Which is why I said IF they weren't comfortable taking public transit. Not everyone is game to potentially get lost/confused by an unfamiliar system.