DU West Coast Meetup - July 16th, Triple Rock Brewery, Berkeley, CA

[Taverner]

Pass it on!



http://www.triplerock.com

[slackmaster]

1. I love Titanium beer

Light but strong. I have several Triple Rock Titanium beer t-shirts.

Thanks for the heads-up. I'll try to make it. I live in San Diego but go to the Bay Area at least a couple of times a year to visit friends.

[Kerrytravelers]

2. Mr. kt and myself are going to try.

My parents live in the North Bay Area. We will do our very best to make it. Unless something comes up, see you there!


Ok, I'm going into teacher mode here. How about name tags so we can identify who is who? Not just "Hello, my name is..." but get creative with identifying yourself! What does that mean? Be creative and see where it takes you!

Ok, that might be voted down as a dumb idea, but I just thought I"d toss it out there!

[proud patriot]

8. That's a good idea

:hi:

[kineneb]

3. I'll be thinking about you folks

while I am playing a noblewoman at the Forest Faire in Novato. Greetings from Lady Kytson.

[bemildred]

4. Sounds excellent. nt

[Capn Sunshine]

5. I may be in Sacto that weekend

I'll sneak on over. Fly or drive is the question.

[cally]

6. There used to be a shuttle from Sacto to SFO

Also, Amtrak works well. Good luck.

[LeftyMom]

10. I was thinking about seeing if a group of DUers wanted to take the train

If anybody in Sacramento is interested, please let me know.

[MaryBear]

18. That might be fun.

Are you thinking of taking the train and then BART?

[LeftyMom]

21. Sorry just saw this

Does BART run close by? All I know is I'd rather not take the Leftymobile.

[proud patriot]

22. at the link it say it's 3 blocks away

I plan on taking BART :hi:

[Michael_Bush]

29. How to take the train to the Pub

Take the Capitol Corridor train to Richmond, switch to a Berkeley bound BART (which is almost all I think) and get off in Downtown Berkely and follow the pubs instructions from there.

The train is a great way to go, scenery is beautiful, and it is such a pleasant way to travel. Bart runs so often that the biggest hassle will be picking which train to take back so print a schedule and bring it with you or have someone drop you off at the bottom of University for the train.

Wish I could go but I am too busy at the moment.

[fleabert]

45. I might be up for that!

what's it cost, like 20 bucks?

[MaryBear]

46. Here's a link.

http://www.amtrakcapitols.com/

[LeftyMom]

51. $35 for Amtrak and BART :(

I posted an update downthread.

BTW :hi:

[sojourner]

72. sending you pm - eom

[sojourner]

71. Berkeley not a bad drive from Sac...used to get there in about an hour

[proud patriot]

7. Did you request this thread for the homepage ?

I'll ask if you'd like . :hi:

[Taverner]

11. SURE!

That would be awesome!

[proud patriot]

12. Okay will do ...do we have a set time , do we need to make reservations?

:hi:

on edit I just sent the request in to
Skinner EarlG and Elad ...

I'm getting excited . Meeting DUers has
always been fun .

[WillyT]

9. Sounds Like Fun To Me !!!

Lookin forward to it!!!

:bounce::hi::bounce:

[proud patriot]

13. Yay , we are on the home page now

:hi:

[MaryBear]

14. Thanks, proud pat!

I still wonder if the place will be big enough. We've a lot more replies to this than have come to past get togethers. What do you think?

[proud patriot]

15. I'm not familiar with the place

:shrug:

[schrodingers_cat]

16. We're there!!

Got a time in mind?
:applause: :toast: :applause: :toast::applause: :toast::applause: :toast:

[MaryBear]

17. Taverner, how many people

can the place hold?

[MaryBear]

19. I was reading the link, and wonder if we want the roof top in July?

The problem with reserving space is they want only one bill/check. Anyone willing to take on that responsibility?

[blue agave]

20. What time ?

I may be passing through town.

[proud patriot]

23. very good question

:think:

[Hell Hath No Fury]

24. Taheo Mom and I...

will be there! :hi: Hope to see all the Du regulars there. ;)

[MaryBear]

25. Great!

Thanks for the IM.

[MaryBear]

26. Our gatherings are usually not announced publicly.

I just realized that this thread is very different from what we usually do, which is announce a gathering and then once we agree on a date and time, a point person gives the location to known DU'ers.

Any thoughts on this?

:shrug:

[democracyindanger]

27. A very smart point

Don't think I'll make it, and it doesn't completely prevent party crashers, but it's a good move. Change the date and do all communication by PM.

[MaryBear]

28. After PM'ing with Taverner

I'm convinced to go for this location on this date. MB

[proud patriot]

30. It's all good MaryBear

:hug:

[da_chimperor]

31. Hmmm, I just may be able to make it. It's getting there that will be fun.

I'll be back in CA three days before that. So if I can re-learn how to drive, get over my jet lag, and somehow convince the family that driving to Berkeley to have only one beer (since I'm a responsible driver) with liberals is a good use of my time. I sure as hell think it is, but I won't know until I get back. I'm crossing my fingers! :D

[proud patriot]

32. It's about three blocks from Bart

in case you can't get the car but can get on BART

[MaryBear]

33. kick

:kick:

[slutticus]

34. Kick

Back to the top!

[abrupt]

35. I know the place

my sister lives near by. I don`t post much,but might be able to come.

[proud patriot]

36. kicka-roo

:kick:

[jfern]

37. Here's some directions

Two ways


Take BART to Downtown Berkeley BART station
or
Take Amtrak to Berkeley, and then take AC Transit 51 to Downtown Berkeley BART Station

then

Walk north a couple of blocks, it's on the West side of the street


What time are people meeting?

[proud patriot]

38. 5 pm sounds good to me

but we haven't officially set a time yet

[MaryBear]

39. can i bring my dog, taverner?

[MaryBear]

40. i'm gonna bring him.

:beer:

[Taverner]

62. Not sure on their Dog Policy

I know a lot of dog friendly businesses exist in Berkeley, but I think Triple Rock is not one of them....

[MaryBear]

41. kick

[Beam Me Up]

42. Wow. Just saw this on the main page. I'll try to be there!

[Bullwinkle925]

43. Looks like a winner to me. What time?

:bounce:

[slutticus]

44. I think maybe 5PM...

...Not sure it that's official or not.

[MaryBear]

47. Taverner is in charge I think?

But hasn't posted here in awhile.

[Bullwinkle925]

54. I 'PM'd" him and he said it will begin at Noon and last until whenever.

Hope you can make it.

[slutticus]

56. Noon!

Holy shit!

That's fine with me. But maybe I should take BART instead of driving...sounds like I may be a bit shitfaced by the end. :D

[Bullwinkle925]

57. I'm gonna have to behave myself - dammit!

[MaryBear]

58. We'll be there between Noon and 5. Have space

for one more besides me, JR, LeftyMom and dog. Leaving from Davis. I'm not planning to behave.

[ProudDad]

48. I've got it in my Calendar

For 5pm.

I'll be happy to head up the table for those of us who don't drink.

Cheers;

[MaryBear]

49. Our Leader!

Just kidding. Can we sit with you if we do drink?

[LeftyMom]

50. Re: Amtrak from Sacto

Okay boys and girls, it looks like we're either going to be really early, fashionably late or we're going to have to consider carpooling or some other option. Considering the cost of trains both ways ($34.50 total) and the not-precisely-convenient schedule, another option might not be a bad idea.

Here's the Amtrak schedule.
Departing 12:40p Arriving 2:05p $16.00
From: Sacramento (SAC)
at 12:40p * To: Richmond/BART (RIC)
at 2:05p Via Capitol Corridor (Westbound), Train 737
Indicates Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach
* Connecting motorcoaches for Trains 540, 542, 551, 751 and 742 may depart 5 minutes after train arrival.


Departing 2:10p Arriving 3:35p $16.00
From: Sacramento (SAC)
at 2:10p * To: Richmond/BART (RIC)
at 3:35p Via Capitol Corridor (Westbound), Train 741
* Connecting motorcoaches for Trains 540, 542, 551, 751 and 742 may depart 5 minutes after train arrival.


Departing 4:10p Arriving 5:33p $16.00
From: Sacramento (SAC)
at 4:10p * To: Richmond/BART (RIC)
at 5:33p Via Capitol Corridor (Westbound), Train 745
Indicates Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach
* Connecting motorcoaches for Trains 540, 542, 551, 751 and 742 may depart 5 minutes after train arrival.

I'm open to suggestions or comments on making amtrak work or finding an alternative means of transpo.

[MaryBear]

52. I think AMTRAK has a 2 for 1 special going.

The deal is to take the train to Richmond and transfer there to BART. Don't go for Motorcoaches which I believe are buses.

[MaryBear]

53. LeftyMom,

I sent you a PM.

[freedomburn]

55. Hey, I'll be there. Sounds like a good time.

[MaryBear]

59. Link to Poll about the time.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x3542317

[hvn_nbr_2]

60. Will this be open to friends who aren't registered on DU?

I hope to come to it. I have a friend or maybe two who read DU but haven't ever registered and might be interested in coming.

[Taverner]

61. Of course!

As long as they're not freepers!

[Kerrytravelers]

63. Any Southern California DUers going?

Maybe we could have a little liberal caravan up to the Bay Area?

[proud patriot]

64. Noon

Got it :thumbsup:

[MaryBear]

65. OK. Noon.

That means anyone riding from Davis leaves by 10:30.

[jokerman93]

66. Ah! Here's the link I was looking for!

So it's on for the sixteenth!

Great. I can go this time!

I have a two seater. If anyone in East Bay needs a ride, just PM me.


Jokerman.

[proud patriot]

68. I'm so glad you can make it

:hi:

[wryter2000]

67. I'm sooooo there

Thanks to scotty beam me up for pointing me to this thread.

:bounce:

[WillyT]

69. Can't Wait !!!

:woohoo:

[swag]

70. God that's tempting.

I guess I'll see what Horizon wants these days for a rounder to Oakland.

[schrodingers_cat]

73. Kick!

:beer: :kick:

Weather report as of the Tuesday before - hot hot hot!!! (for us, that is...ok, maybe 88.....so I'm a wimp........:shrug:

Tip for out of towners........dress in layers. Because Berkeley's directly across from the mouth of the bay, it can go from 90 degree days to 55 degree nights, depending on whether the fog and wind chooses to creep in.

See you there!

[arcane1]

74. kick kick KICK!!!!

:bounce:

[slutticus]

75. If anyone needs a ride from the Peninsula ....PM me.

I can offer a ride.

[WillyT]

76. Kick-A-Roo !!!

:kick:

:hi:

[Crazy Guggenheim]

77. I'm gonna do my Zell Miller imitation.

[WillyT]

78. Two Days Ta Go Kick !!!

:kick::kick:

[proud patriot]

79. 1 day to go kick

:bounce:

[Beaverhausen]

80. Have fun everyone! I wanted to come but life intervened

I have to fly back to Philadelphia for the funeral of a good friend this weekend. :cry:

Hope you all have a great time. :toast:

When we plan the next one...and maybe we can make it in SoCal?

[MaryBear]

81. DRAT!

Have to work. Bummeroonie!

[bemildred]

82. Dental appointment, already postponed twice.

:-(

[proud patriot]

85. Well Drat MaryBear We'll miss you

:-(

[Duncan Grant]

83. See you at noon! (nt)

:kick:

[proud patriot]

84. I'll be there as close to noon as I can Manage

just drinking my morning coffee now .

My husdand took the kid Fishing on a friends
boat today . I'm still debating whether I should
drive in or BART in ....:think: