erika, yay! I'm so very much looking forward to meeting you in face-space.

And, um, not really, on the sexual favors, Nilly and Nilly's Parents.

That was the first line that jumped at me from the screen. The combination of "sexual favors" and "Nilly's parents"? That's the stuff that COMM is made of.

Hec, I was thinking that Sunday morning might be the good time for the Mission tour? As long as I - and whoever else is driving, probably my mama in law, sf-marty - can pick people up in the Mission by no later than half past twelve Sunday afternoon, the morning would be good. I was hoping to show Nilly, and a couple of people who haven't been here before, SF by night, after the BBQ, by car. You know the tour: top of Twin Peaks, the house porn, Alamo Square, down the Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf...

As long as I - and whoever else is driving, probably my mama in law, sf-marty - can pick people up in the Mission by no later than half past twelve Sunday afternoon, the morning would be good.

I think that'll be fine - somebody could swing by and collect Nilly and any other pilgrims at 826 Valencia. Then off to wine country. Since Emmett will be coming along on the walk, and it's too far for him to go the whole way, JZ will probably have to escort him back after about half of it. If some folks were interested in doing part of the walk (which will cover the Haight, the Lower Haight, Duboce Park, Upper Market/Castro, and into The Mission) - JZ could help get them back towards respective home bases.

I was hoping to show Nilly, and a couple of people who haven't been here before, SF by night, after the BBQ, by car. You know the tour: top of Twin Peaks, the house porn, Alamo Square, down the Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf...

That'll be very pretty - I hope it's not foggy. So many good vistas.

What time will the BBQ start? You mentioned an early time like 10:30am or so? I'd like to have Nilly over to my apartment at some time. Maybe I could walk her through the park that morning and then back for the all day social?

Actually, BBQ should start late morning, early afternoon - let my poor husband sleep in a bit. I was thinking one-ish, going on until we stop.

So if Nilly wants to see the conservatory, a bit of the park, whatever? You and Jacqueline and Emmett might want to plan on coming over for bagels and kosher lox and coffee, and collecting Nilly and maybe Bev (staying with me) and Ginger (staying with Jeannie), if they'd like a local walk.

Me too, Nilly. I'm all stoked and shit.(I may have a strange effect on your English, though.) If I've not already. Sorry for the momentary wiggins.

So if Nilly wants to see the conservatory, a bit of the park, whatever? You and Jacqueline and Emmett might want to plan on coming over for bagels and kosher lox and coffee, and collecting Nilly and maybe Bev (staying with me) and Ginger (staying with Jeannie), if they'd like a local walk.

That'd be nice. For folks who are interested, the walk between Deb's place and mine is about 15 minutes - though a detour through the park would take longer. The park is relatively flat, and very pretty.

The Sunday walk would be more of a neighborhood tour, and would take a couple hours. A bit more strenuous then...uh, a walk in the park.

I have a favor to ask. I've been so out of the loop. Could someone email me Nilly's LA plans so I can figure out a good time to meet her? I was talking about her visit this weekend, and then I suddenly realized I had NO IDEA when I'd get to see her.

Heh. Just reminding those who aren't familiar with the City that the phrase "the hills of San Francisco" is understatement, not hyperbole.

Heh. Just reminding those who aren't familiar with the City that the phrase "the hills of San Francisco" is understatement, not hyperbole.

JZ and I were talking about taking her up to Tank Hill. (This would be a bit more like a mountain trail hike then most folks associate with urban living.) View is spectacular up there though.

I'd love to see more of San Francisco. I've only been there once, for a long weekend, and I mainly saw tourist stuff and museums. (I'm not in any way putting down tourist stuff. I'm the ultimate tourist, not to mention a connoisseur of the really bad souvenir.) I do a lot of walking, so I'm probably up for the hills. I haven't seen much of the wine country, so I'm looking forward to that trip too.

I've actually never had a manicure or pedicure, which is sort of an embarassing admission in this company. I'd be happy to go along for a manicure (my toenails are hopeless), or get together with other Buffistas on Friday. I'm hoping to get some time with Deena and Laura and Teppy and Hec and JZ and and and... Also, Deb, please put me to work.