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Post by Muramasa on May 2, 2008 23:41:52 GMT -8
Welp, looks like I've got wanderlust again. After feeling sorry for myself for a while and hitting a bar every night, I've come up with a solution to my woes...get the hell outta here. So I'm thinking about heading to the "Frisco" bay. My intended time vacation time is between Thursday, July 31 to Thursday August 7. Just posting here just to see if anyone wants to tag along. I'm also using this as a research log for the wonder stuff I may learn as I determine the best method of travel.
I've learned a few things about travel which I probably have learned about hearing from Kuat's travels, but I have a tendency to forget important things. After researching the potential flights to San Fran, I figured out that I'm just terrible at researching this kind of stuff. I can certainly conclude that Jet Blue has no direct flights from Long Beach or LAX. Doing a general search on trip finder seems to yield rather morbid results: a roundtrip fare for a single adult is, at lowest, 255, with 1 stop. What. The. Fuck.
An alternative route seems to lead Oakland International Airport. It's right across from San Francisco, and the ticket prices seem reasonable. About 50 bucks to and fro, with the grand total being 119 dollars roundtrip. Then I'd just have to figure out a way to get there.
Finally, there's go o' fashion driving. I've gone through the ordeal twice before. I don't see how a third time would hurt. Probably going to have to get my car tuned up though.
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Post by Inaaca on May 3, 2008 1:26:51 GMT -8
I would say driving. It seems like such a short distance to consider a flight. Then again, maybe I'm just used to using airplanes for cross-country journeys, or when that pesky ocean gets in the way.
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Post by Captain Galaxy on May 3, 2008 1:50:16 GMT -8
Well, I wonder what is going on with Patrick's graduation, isn't it this month? If it is, are we even planning on going up? I'd like to.
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Post by You probably can't touch this. on May 3, 2008 2:53:01 GMT -8
I only have six tickets for the ceremony. And I also have family.  |
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Post by Kuat on May 3, 2008 8:28:12 GMT -8
San Fran is my favorite city I've ever been to. You'll have an awesome time I GUARANTEE IT. Just avoid Googly, he'll make you listen to funksway noodleiodies or whatever other band until your ears bleed. I only have six tickets for the ceremony. And I also have family. So, how are the wife and kids? |
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Post by You probably can't touch this. on May 3, 2008 20:54:02 GMT -8
Beaten, in shackles. Same old, same old.
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Post by Muramasa on May 3, 2008 22:40:01 GMT -8
Alright, it looks like I'm going to be going by myself. This'll give me plenty of time to wander aimlessly. There's a pretty extensive set of shuttles that run from Oakland International to San Francisco. The real question is, which one do I take?
PS: I'd drive, but I'm waaaay to lazy to drive for that long.
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Post by Muramasa on May 4, 2008 21:20:42 GMT -8
Gotta wait for my days off to get approved, time to twiddle my thumbs.
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Post by The Dankness on May 5, 2008 10:07:03 GMT -8
I would be happy to tag along, but I just have to make sure I'll have those days available.
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Post by Muramasa on May 15, 2008 13:55:13 GMT -8
It'd be cool to have you along. Try to find out as soon as possible so I can determine the itinerary.
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Post by You probably can't touch this. on May 16, 2008 6:10:06 GMT -8
Yeah, my pad is still open to ye wary travelers. Well, in exchange for a quest, of course.
Also I believe a high speed rail between LA and San Francisco has just been budgeted. But that's if you want to wait until 2010, or something.
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Post by Muramasa on May 17, 2008 15:42:54 GMT -8
I can do quests. I also cook and clean, though I do alot more cleaning than cooking.
If they do build a railway from LA to Sanfran, can I just stay at your place till 2010?
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Post by You probably can't touch this. on May 17, 2008 16:02:36 GMT -8
Sure, if you want to pitch in the rent, ha ha.
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Post by Muramasa on May 17, 2008 19:51:36 GMT -8
I can give you a shiny nickel for your troubles man. Think about it. A SHINY nickel.
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Post by You probably can't touch this. on May 21, 2008 15:34:03 GMT -8
Coming close to a date yet? Just curious.
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Post by Muramasa on May 23, 2008 0:05:28 GMT -8
July 31 to August 7 is probably when I am going, I'm still waiting for my boss to approve the time off, but dey be trippin'
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Post by Muramasa on May 30, 2008 22:55:59 GMT -8
Coming close to a date yet? Just curious. I got the OK from mah boss, it's official: I'll be heading over to San Francisco on the 31 of July, and stay till around the 7th. I'll probably start serious planning in about two weeks. If I'm going alone, I'd prefer to fly, but I hear PCH has a nice scenic route, so I may consider driving instead. Perhaps I could rent a car there, then fly back? We'll see how it goes... |
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Post by Dragoondachemist on May 31, 2008 18:18:23 GMT -8
Taking PCH turns a 6-8 hour drive into a 9-12 hour drive, but it is a truly amazing drive.
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Post by You probably can't touch this. on May 31, 2008 21:17:19 GMT -8
Be sure not to forget your ID in your other pants.
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Post by Dragoondachemist on Jun 1, 2008 20:22:37 GMT -8
Be sure not to forget your ID in your other pants. Oh snap, you hear that Musical? |
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