[Cialug] San Francisco in November

[Don Ellis]

On Sat, Aug 30, 2014 at 10:26 PM, Todd Walton <tdwalton at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Aug 30, 2014 12:27 PM, "jim kraai" <jimgkraai at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> op: "i want to do x, for my own reasons.  if anyone wants to do x with me,
>> let me know."
>
> I agree,  primarily, with Jim. I figured maybe there were good reasons to
> drive. Fear of flying, very large body, preference, etc.
>
> But, without one of those incentives, it doesn't make sense. AAA's fuel
> calculator website says it'll cost $500-some for half the gas out there and
> back.
>
> But it's a helluva fun drive. I've done it. "America's Loneliest Highway"
> is beautiful. It's worth the trip, IMO.
>
> --
> Todd

I agree - road trips are fun. And, avoiding summer time in the desert
is a distinct incentive.

Another alternative might be the train. Could be fun, and possibly not
much more than flying. I've heard raves about train trips, and enjoyed
the few I've taken. Leisurely, time to see the countryside, and very
smooth. And safe.

--Don