West Coast MoM

[Danya (imported)]

The more I read about the West Coast MoM, the more I want to be there! I estimate the probability of my attending has increased from 0.5 % to 15%. You never know, I may show up whether the location is San Diego or the Inland Empire. I am certain everyone will have a good time.

[plix (imported)]

It's been settled. The MoM will be in the San Diego area on the weekend of October 18th and 19th, specific location yet to be determined. So you should fly into San Diego if you are flying. If you wish to attend, please send me a PM with your e-mail address, and once we set the exact location, I will send that information to you.

It should be a lot of fun. I really hope anyone who wants to come can make it

[nullorchis (imported)]

Don't forget about AMTRAK. It stops right in downtown San Diego. Slower perhaps, but for those who don't want to fly, a definite advantage.

Also the Metrolink commuter train goes from the airport to downtown LA.

From there you can either take Amtrak to San Diego or Metrolink commuter train to points East in the Inland Empire area.

It is possible to get around in So. Cal via rail; but where you can go is pretty limited since the rail lines are limited.

[chilliwilli (imported)]

I'll be there. I promise to behave and put a smile on everyones face. Maybe take Amtrack all the way from norcal.

the disgruntled domestic

chilli-

[Daughter (imported)]

Ok! So I've managed to get that weekend off! Still working on getting the day before and after off so that I won't be rushed. But for sure I can make it. Now to work on hotel arrangements.....

[Arab Nights (imported)]

. Maybe take Amtrack all the way from norcal.

the disgruntled domestic

chilli-

Can we arrange a special mooning of AMTRACK just for you?

[snakecharmer (imported)]

Call me ignorant but I have not quite figured out what the "MOM" meeting is. A meeting of a sorts for folks from this group?

San Diego! Nice! As a former SoCA resident it would be great to meet some of you and see CA again. October is a wonderful time to be in SoCA!

[Riverwind (imported)]

Call me ignorant but I have not quite figured out what the "MOM" meeting is. A meeting of a sorts for folks from this group?

San Diego! Nice! As a former SoCA resident it would be great to meet some of you and see CA again. October is a wonderful time to be in SoCA!

MOM< meeting of members. We try to get together once a year in different parts of the country. I am still recovering from the last one. Its an event where you meet all these freaks and find out that were all normal. It is lots of fun and the time to short to visit.

River

[Riverwind (imported)]

I would love to attend, however I have the time I don't have the money. Plus I did make the last one it was one hell of a good time.

River

[nonuts (imported)]

OK, I am thinking the dates will be Oct 18th and 19th.

I am not quite sure on the location yet. I am sure it will be in Southern California, and I am fairly sure it will either be in the San Diego area or the Inland Empire area (where Mac lives).

I have looked at a location in the IE, not far at all from Mac. I am still not sure on whether that location allows alcohol, or whether a reservation would be required for a group our size. The lowest reservation rate they offer is $100 (probably per day) for a "mid-size" group. With that we would get an area of our own with shelter. If we choose no reservation (assuming we can), we will have to take what we can find on a weekend. I haven't been to this park in years, and I have no idea how easy it is to find a good space on a weekend.

There are also some options in the San Diego area, and I would be more familiar with the options available in that area. However, those locations would be less likely to allow alcohol (meaning none of Jesus' wine), and I am also not sure about whether reservations would be required or desired. If they are, they appear to be significantly more expensive then the IE location.

The advantages to a San Diego area location would be as follows:

1. You could fly in at an airport closer to the event. For the IE there is the Ontario Airport, but it is likely to be more expensive to fly into versus Los Angeles or San Diego. If the event were in the IE and you didn't want to fly into Ontario, you would have a longer drive from LA to the IE. I know nothing about LA area accomodations, so I can't help anyone there. There are decent hotels near the Ontario Airport if you flew into there or wanted to stay there. Mac's town is not known for its hotels, and I'd strongly recommend against staying there.

2. I mentioned the lack of decent hotels in the IE (with the exception of near the Ontario Airport), and in the San Diego area there would be a much better selection of accomodations available.

3. A couple of members mentioned wanting to see the local sights. I can tell you right now the IE is nothing exciting, and there is virtually nothing to do there. The San Diego area will have a much better selection of activities available.

The Advantages to the IE location would be as follows:

1. The location I have in mind is a very large regional park, and chances are we can get a spot without a reservation. There is a nominal per vehicle entry fee, but nothing most of us cannot handle. I see no restrictions on alcohol, but I would need to call to be certain.

2. The event would be much closer to Mac, meaning he could attend both days easier. If it were in the San Diego area, someone would need to go up and get him, then take him back, then come back down, all in the same day, each day. Of course this is assuming he is not able to get a hotel room. If he can, the above mentioned actions can be spread over two days.

3. If you are willing to drive from LA, you'll probably get the best deal on a flight. Technically you could drive from LA to San Diego, but it's an even longer drive and not something I would recommend. Also, if Ontario Airport isn't as expensive as I think it is, you would be within a half hour's drive from the location.

Feel free to share any thoughts and ideas. Do not buy your tickets until we are sure of a more specific location

Ontario airport is typically more inexpensive than other LA area airports (thanks in no small part to JetBlue's presence there.