Bay to Breakers 2009! Earlybird Thread

[RichardMannion]

Bit early I know, but as per this year.

Race is on Sunday 17th May.

All of us really enjoyed the event, even though a number of us were not really looking forward to it at all. The atmosphere and fun is immense - jsut don't get the damn MUNI bus afterwards. You have to really worry when:

- The bus takes longer to get 2/3rds the way back as it did for Shaw to finish the entire race
- The bus driver stops a third of the way in and asks a pedestrian for directions

With that in mind, the plan for the stretch limo/Hummer with pool was touted by Reiffer and looks like a sensible option!

So who is interested in participating next year? There may be a side trip to Vegas of course [:p]

Dave can assist with Vegas hotels, I can assist with San Francisco hotels.

Thanks,
Richard

[fozzyo]

It needs to be in fancy dress though!

[HighFlyer]

Would have to agree that its a very fun event. I was petrified of the idea of entering this but its more like Mardi Gras with all the loons in fancy dress. Dean even got beads [:)] The 12km distance really is do-able and far easier than i thought it would be, so i think we'll be in attendance next year in order to beat our race times [:)]

Thanks,
Sarah

[mitchja]

Count me in [y]

Regards

[fozzyo]

Can all do it in Blackadder Style Comedy Breasts Earmuffs?

Can I put a tentative foot in the door [y] [^]

[preiffer]

Jeez - SOME of us are still only half way through THIS year's trip...! [:w]

[RichardMannion]

Originally posted by preiffer
Jeez - SOME of us are still only half way through THIS year's trip...! [:w]

Well let's hope the photos from the second half are tamer than the first half..... [:w]

[preiffer]

Originally posted by RichardMannion

Dave can assist with Vegas hotels, I can assist with San Francisco hotels.

Ahem, I thought you were 'never staying there again' ?


Anyway, we *could* get a proper after-party sorted out in Vegas for next year. On the 45th floor somewhere...


Realistically, however, registration doesn't open until January/February-ish time 2009. As with all things that end up going a little stale if planned too far in advance, I'd say people should put the date in the diary but let's keep it on the back-burner for now.

[fozzyo]

Good idea.

Now Paul have you actually written into your diary / crackberry / outlook / told your pa or whatever scheduling system you use. There have been a few socials that you managed to forget or double book.

[Scrooge]

I will so be there, I am actually looking forward to it [:?]

I certainly won't run - the cheek! - but I will host the post-run dinner and cocktails at a suitable feed bag. My treat.

See you in 09.

GJ

[preiffer]

Too late, GJ - we're off to the Foundation Room. A private jet is (seriously) being looked at for a rather extravagant 'after party' from SF to Vegas for the night... [:w]


You are, of course, welcome (subject to Pete's approval of the 'guest list' of non-runners) [;)]

[ChuckC]

Originally posted by preiffer
Too late, GJ - we're off to the Foundation Room. A private jet is (seriously) being looked at for a rather extravagant 'after party' from SF to Vegas for the night... [:w]


You are, of course, welcome (subject to Pete's approval of the 'guest list' of non-runners) [;)]

Count me in!

Chuck-

I still think the Private Jet idea is a cool one, and I'm still up for it.

Is everyone still up for Limo rather than the Muni?

Mrs D

[RichardMannion]

Originally posted by Mrs Decker
I still think the Private Jet idea is a cool one, and I'm still up for it.

Is everyone still up for Limo rather than the Muni?

Mrs D

I'd rather walk back than face another episode on the MUNI.

Out of my league. Have fun - sounds crrrrrrrazy Tory!!! [:)]

GJ

[Nottingham Nick]

Just a word to anyone thinking of joining the party - Private Jets and Limos won't be compulsory. I am sure there will be plenty of us 'ordinary people' using VX and the BART. [;)][}:)][:D]

Nick

[preiffer]

You'd be surprised Nick. The deal we're looking at would come in at $800/head for a Citation X (fastest business jet in the world) from SF to a private party on top of the Mandalay Bay, then 'home' again in the morning (ie: 5am - or whenever we decide).

Of course, there might be the option of staying around in Vegas for a few days too... [;)]


Anyway, I'm out, until at least Jan/Feb for booking anything (as I have done every year).

[RichardMannion]

And I must say, I was very impressed by VX. Well worth the extra $15 for the premium seating in row 3. As Nick said, sure there will be people going via a variety of routes next year [;)]

As to the Limo, well given that all 9 of us paid $7 each for the damn Muni and we could have got a limo for not much more, it's a no brainer really for next year.

No issue with the BART either, we used it on the outbound sector. Just couldn't face it after the race...


Thanks,
Richard

[mcmbenjamin]

Jet? Maybe. Would be cool; especially on a C750. Anyone got a NetJets or Marquis Card I could use? Promise to return it...maybe.

Limo? Well I thought that was the plan for 2008, but I forgot to arrange it. Grr. Oh and lets provide the drive a map with route drawn.

[preiffer]

Originally posted by mcmbenjamin
Jet? Maybe. Would be cool; especially on a C750. Anyone got a NetJets or Marquis Card I could use? Promise to return it...maybe.

We kind of have that sorted, dude [;)]

[mcmbenjamin]

Originally posted by preiffer

Originally posted by mcmbenjamin
Jet? Maybe. Would be cool; especially on a C750. Anyone got a NetJets or Marquis Card I could use? Promise to return it...maybe.

We kind of have that sorted, dude [;)]

Nice!

I just hate Vegas...any chance we could fly to Sparks, instead?

GJ

[Scrooge]

Originally posted by GrinningJackanapes
I just hate Vegas...any chance we could fly to Sparks, instead?

GJ

Wendover [y]