Steve Patt wrote:
> PalmSource is approaching, and it's time to fish or cut bait (or in this
> case, run or hike). When I issued my invitation to tour the Bay Area From
> Above (tm) on foot, I got interest in both Monday afternoon (Oct. 18) and
> Saturday morning (Oct. 23). Some folks arrive early, others leave late,
> and those involved with the conference are panicked beforehand but
> looking to unwind afterward. So the plan is to do both, whether I'm alone
> or with a large crowd.
>
> Probable times and locations (depends on the answers I get):
>
> Monday: Stevens Creek County Park (at Stevens Creek Reservoir in
> Cupertino) from which one (after a suitable run or hike) gets a marvelous
> overview of the entire South Bay area, 2:00 p.m. This will probably be a
> 1-2 hour appetite builder for the opening reception, so those of you who
> don't join us, we'll be the ones surrounding the buffet table.
>
> Saturday: Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve (on Skyline Drive just south
> of the intersection of Page Mill Rd. and Skyline, officially speaking
> Palo Alto I believe), 8:30 a.m. This will be a much longer activity than
> Monday, probably 3-4 hours, followed by a picnic (food and drink
> provided). Again, great views of the Bay Area guaranteed.
>
> I can provide water bottles, energy bars, etc. on request for those who
> arrive in town without those items. You probably won't need either on
> Monday but on Saturday you definitely will.
>
> Visitors and locals, conference attendees and non-attendees, developers
> and Palm folks alike are welcome to join us, but please be warned in
> advance this will be somewhat more strenuous than Bocce. ;-)
>
> OK, the questionnaire:
>
> 1) I plan to come (check one or both):
> _x_ Monday
> __ Saturday
>
> 2) I am a:
> _x_ Hiker
> _x_ Runner
>
> 3) The maximum distance/time I can handle (or would like to do) is:
> _____ miles
> _____ minutes
>
> 4) The best description for me is:
> ____ Out-of-shape couch potato
> ____ Olympic trials qualifier
> __x__ Somewhere in between
>
> 5) What time do you:
> ___x____ Arrive on Monday
> _______ Leave on Saturday
> ____ I am a local, available anytime
>
> 6) Do you have a car or other transportation:
> __x_ Yes
> ___ No
>
> 7) Do you need us to help you with transporation (hopefully by
> finding someone who answered Yes to question 6 to pick you up):
> ___ Yes
> ___ No
>
> 8) Where are you staying during the conference?
Embassy Suites, Santa Clara
>
>
> Please RSVP by Friday if at all possible; based on the responses I get by
> then I'll firm up the times and other details (distances, etc.) and send
> another, briefer post then. If you are travelling and end up in town
> without knowing what's going on, you can call 408-725-0424 if needs be.
>
> Steve Patt
> President, Stevens Creek Software
> http://www.stevenscreek.com/pilot
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