Have a ball youse guys and I'll raise

[Jackie]

The Jet Blue and Southwest Air fares to Oakland are very reasonable, relatively speaking. And I should think we can find a deal on accommodations and keep it under $120/night.

For one thing, I think we'll have more participants if we get together in Northern California, where people might like to go anyway. It may enable more people to join us and then go on to an extended vacation with family or other friends. We'd have a better chance of getting a good group rate if we can get more people together.

I will also look into the cost of getting a van and driver -- or a couple of vans and drivers -- so no one need worry about transportation around the SF Bay Area. I'm sure we can also arrange winemaker dinners, etc. Should be a total blast. With a year to plan it, we can come up with a great itinerary.

Jackie