Paul, tbo:
If you can make it on the Ides of March, then, as de facto organizer, I officially declare March 15th the date (assuming my friend's ranch is available that day)! I'll post final confirmation after I've spoken with him (we're jammin' Tues. eve.) The Bay Area: usually refers to the area surrounding San Francisco Bay. This includes nine counties. The main areas are San Francisco; the East Bay - Oakland, Berkeley, etc.; the South Bay - San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Jose; and the North Bay - Marin County. The term Northern California usually means any area from the Bay Area (which, geographically is actually mid-state) and all points north, including Santa Rosa.
Toby: It would be cool if you could make it, too! The more out of town visitors, the better. Last year, Bradley drove down from Washington.
Dave: If Paul, tbo and Flax make the pilgrimage, you should too! (Just tryin' to plant a seed)
This is gonna be FUN!
Bill, tgo