Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On Thu, 15 May 2014 09:06:04 -0400, Steven Schveighoffer schvei...@yahoo.com wrote: On Wed, 14 May 2014 17:35:04 -0400, Joshua Niehus jm.nie...@gmail.com wrote: On Wednesday, 14 May 2014 at 21:31:08 UTC, Jeremy Powers via Digitalmars-d wrote: Excellent. I need a lift if possible? Of so please tell me when I should be in the aloft lobby? This seems to still be an open question - what time to gather? I'll be there between 8am and 8:15am and will have 3 seats available (want to get there in time for breakfast) Agreed. I also will have at least 3 seats. Make that 6, my rental company unexpectedly upgraded us for free to a Mini-van, because I said I drive one at home. -Steve
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 19 May 2014 22:50, Lionello Lunesu via Digitalmars-d digitalmars-d@puremagic.com wrote: On 20/05/14 07:21, Iain Buclaw via Digitalmars-d wrote: On 19 May 2014 23:07, Lionello Lunesu via Digitalmars-d digitalmars-d@puremagic.com mailto:digitalmars-d@puremagic.com wrote: On 19/05/14 15:37, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Have inquired further how to recognize the shuttles at SFO. FYI: http://www.flysfo.com/to-from/__ebs/shared-ride-vans http://www.flysfo.com/to-from/ebs/shared-ride-vans Yeah, shuttles is how Manu got to Aloft last year. IIRC it's useful only if you are shared with people going in the same direction. FYI: BART is $11, and taxi from Union - Aloft is $20. Yeah, it's cheap if you are part of 1 party, then it's $10 for any additional person. I'll arrive at SFO on May 20, 6:24 PM. I can stick around SFO for an hour or so if there's others in that time frame that want to share a shuttle to Aloft. Email me lio@lunesu, or wechat 'lionello'. L. FYI I was stuck at border control for 2 hours - incase anyone else is an alien.
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
what about tonight On 05/19/2014 10:23 PM, Iain Buclaw via Digitalmars-d wrote: On 20 May 2014 06:21, Iain Buclaw ibuc...@gdcproject.org mailto:ibuc...@gdcproject.org wrote: On 19 May 2014 23:07, Lionello Lunesu via Digitalmars-d digitalmars-d@puremagic.com mailto:digitalmars-d@puremagic.com wrote: On 19/05/14 15:37, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Have inquired further how to recognize the shuttles at SFO. FYI: http://www.flysfo.com/to-from/ebs/shared-ride-vans Yeah, shuttles is how Manu got to Aloft last year. IIRC it's useful only if you are shared with people going in the same direction. FYI: BART is $11, and taxi from Union - Aloft is $20. Speaking of which, I'm at Aloft now if there's anyone around for a drink or chat. :)
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 05/20/2014 09:47 AM, Robert BuRnEr Schadek via Digitalmars-d wrote: what about tonight I am 101% sure people will be at Aloft. I will be. :) Ali
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 05/20/2014 11:00 AM, Ali Çehreli via Digitalmars-d wrote: On 05/20/2014 09:47 AM, Robert BuRnEr Schadek via Digitalmars-d wrote: what about tonight I am 101% sure people will be at Aloft. I will be. :) Sound like a plan. At what time do you except people/you to at the lobby/bar? Can you eat at Aloft, even if you're not staying there? Ali Robert
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 05/20/2014 11:17 AM, Robert BuRnEr Schadek via Digitalmars-d wrote: I am 101% sure people will be at Aloft. I will be. :) Sound like a plan. At what time do you except people/you to at the lobby/bar? 7pm for me. Can you eat at Aloft, even if you're not staying there? Yes. Ali
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 5/20/14, Iain Buclaw via Digitalmars-d digitalmars-d@puremagic.com wrote: FYI I was stuck at border control for 2 hours - incase anyone else is an alien. I knew you had to be from another planet!
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 18/05/14 08:46, Dragos Carp wrote: On Tuesday, 6 May 2014 at 02:20:46 UTC, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Hi all, After last year's incident with my tires getting slashed, I'm really hoping I can do without a car during this year's DConf. How feasible is this? I'll be staying at Aloft. Would be great if there's someone I can share a ride with. I've also seen there's a public bus going more or less to FB and back, so I should be good there. (Right?) But how about getting to SFO or down town? Am I causing myself a whole lot of pain (albeit of a different kind) by not renting a car? To be clear, I'm not looking for an economical option, just peace of mind. Lio. Hi all, I will also stay at Aloft and have a car (at least 3 seats available). Also if somebody arrives on Tuesday, May 20th around 5:00 pm at San Francisco International Airport and needs to get to Aloft, please leave me a message. Dragos I'll arrive at 6:40pm, no check-in luggage, no customs. But don't wait on my account, I'll try to catch one of them shuttles I heard so much about. L.
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 20/05/14 09:27, Iain Buclaw via Digitalmars-d wrote: FYI I was stuck at border control for 2 hours - incase anyone else is an alien. I just passed customs in Chicago. Never entered the US so easily. Interestingly, it was much easier this time (leisure) than when I used to fly to US for business when working for Microsoft(!). L.
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 18/05/14 08:46, Dragos Carp wrote: On Tuesday, 6 May 2014 at 02:20:46 UTC, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Hi all, After last year's incident with my tires getting slashed, I'm really hoping I can do without a car during this year's DConf. How feasible is this? I'll be staying at Aloft. Would be great if there's someone I can share a ride with. I've also seen there's a public bus going more or less to FB and back, so I should be good there. (Right?) But how about getting to SFO or down town? Am I causing myself a whole lot of pain (albeit of a different kind) by not renting a car? To be clear, I'm not looking for an economical option, just peace of mind. Lio. Hi all, I will also stay at Aloft and have a car (at least 3 seats available). Also if somebody arrives on Tuesday, May 20th around 5:00 pm at San Francisco International Airport and needs to get to Aloft, please leave me a message. Dragos I'll arrive at 6:24 PM (not 6:40) from Chicago.
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 05/20/2014 11:21 AM, Ali Çehreli via Digitalmars-d wrote: On 05/20/2014 11:17 AM, Robert BuRnEr Schadek via Digitalmars-d wrote: I am 101% sure people will be at Aloft. I will be. :) Sound like a plan. At what time do you except people/you to at the lobby/bar? 7pm for me. Can you eat at Aloft, even if you're not staying there? Yes. Ali see you later than
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On Tuesday, 20 May 2014 at 18:00:13 UTC, Ali Çehreli wrote: On 05/20/2014 09:47 AM, Robert BuRnEr Schadek via Digitalmars-d wrote: what about tonight I am 101% sure people will be at Aloft. I will be. :) Ali I'll be there tonight as well.
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 07/05/14 06:11, Mike wrote: On Tuesday, 6 May 2014 at 02:20:46 UTC, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Hi all, After last year's incident with my tires getting slashed, I'm really hoping I can do without a car during this year's DConf. How feasible is this? I'll be staying at Aloft. Would be great if there's someone I can share a ride with. I've also seen there's a public bus going more or less to FB and back, so I should be good there. (Right?) But how about getting to SFO or down town? Am I causing myself a whole lot of pain (albeit of a different kind) by not renting a car? To be clear, I'm not looking for an economical option, just peace of mind. Lio. I'm wondering about this myself. My current plan to get from SFO to the Aloft is via BART (SFO - Balboa Park - Bay Fair - Freemont) and then take a bus or a taxi from Freemont to the hotel. It looks like one could take bus 200 from the Aloft to the Ardenwood Park-and-ride, transfer to bus DB, and cross the bridge to Facebook. But, thinking about it a little more, a car is starting to look pretty good. Mike The GM from Aloft replied to my inquiry about transportation: There are shuttles at the airport and you can always arrange for one to take you back from the hotel as well. Public transportation options would be the BART which is our local subway system. This can take you from SFO to the Union City Bart Station which has cabs posted outside and it is then just a 10-15 cab ride to the hotel. Have inquired further how to recognize the shuttles at SFO. L.
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 19/05/14 15:37, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Have inquired further how to recognize the shuttles at SFO. FYI: http://www.flysfo.com/to-from/ebs/shared-ride-vans
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 19 May 2014 23:07, Lionello Lunesu via Digitalmars-d digitalmars-d@puremagic.com wrote: On 19/05/14 15:37, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Have inquired further how to recognize the shuttles at SFO. FYI: http://www.flysfo.com/to-from/ebs/shared-ride-vans Yeah, shuttles is how Manu got to Aloft last year. IIRC it's useful only if you are shared with people going in the same direction. FYI: BART is $11, and taxi from Union - Aloft is $20.
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 20 May 2014 06:21, Iain Buclaw ibuc...@gdcproject.org wrote: On 19 May 2014 23:07, Lionello Lunesu via Digitalmars-d digitalmars-d@puremagic.com wrote: On 19/05/14 15:37, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Have inquired further how to recognize the shuttles at SFO. FYI: http://www.flysfo.com/to-from/ebs/shared-ride-vans Yeah, shuttles is how Manu got to Aloft last year. IIRC it's useful only if you are shared with people going in the same direction. FYI: BART is $11, and taxi from Union - Aloft is $20. Speaking of which, I'm at Aloft now if there's anyone around for a drink or chat. :)
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 20/05/14 07:21, Iain Buclaw via Digitalmars-d wrote: On 19 May 2014 23:07, Lionello Lunesu via Digitalmars-d digitalmars-d@puremagic.com mailto:digitalmars-d@puremagic.com wrote: On 19/05/14 15:37, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Have inquired further how to recognize the shuttles at SFO. FYI: http://www.flysfo.com/to-from/__ebs/shared-ride-vans http://www.flysfo.com/to-from/ebs/shared-ride-vans Yeah, shuttles is how Manu got to Aloft last year. IIRC it's useful only if you are shared with people going in the same direction. FYI: BART is $11, and taxi from Union - Aloft is $20. Yeah, it's cheap if you are part of 1 party, then it's $10 for any additional person. I'll arrive at SFO on May 20, 6:24 PM. I can stick around SFO for an hour or so if there's others in that time frame that want to share a shuttle to Aloft. Email me lio@lunesu, or wechat 'lionello'. L.
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On Tuesday, 6 May 2014 at 02:20:46 UTC, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Hi all, After last year's incident with my tires getting slashed, I'm really hoping I can do without a car during this year's DConf. How feasible is this? I'll be staying at Aloft. Would be great if there's someone I can share a ride with. I've also seen there's a public bus going more or less to FB and back, so I should be good there. (Right?) But how about getting to SFO or down town? Am I causing myself a whole lot of pain (albeit of a different kind) by not renting a car? To be clear, I'm not looking for an economical option, just peace of mind. Lio. Hi all, I will also stay at Aloft and have a car (at least 3 seats available). Also if somebody arrives on Tuesday, May 20th around 5:00 pm at San Francisco International Airport and needs to get to Aloft, please leave me a message. Dragos
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 18 May 2014 14:46, Dragos Carp via Digitalmars-d digitalmars-d@puremagic.com wrote: On Tuesday, 6 May 2014 at 02:20:46 UTC, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Hi all, After last year's incident with my tires getting slashed, I'm really hoping I can do without a car during this year's DConf. How feasible is this? I'll be staying at Aloft. Would be great if there's someone I can share a ride with. I've also seen there's a public bus going more or less to FB and back, so I should be good there. (Right?) But how about getting to SFO or down town? Am I causing myself a whole lot of pain (albeit of a different kind) by not renting a car? To be clear, I'm not looking for an economical option, just peace of mind. Lio. Hi all, I will also stay at Aloft and have a car (at least 3 seats available). Also if somebody arrives on Tuesday, May 20th around 5:00 pm at San Francisco International Airport and needs to get to Aloft, please leave me a message. Dragos Unless I bump into Walter and Brad this year, I'd take up on any offer. :-)
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On Mon, 05 May 2014 19:20:45 -0700, Lionello Lunesu lione...@lunesu.remove.com wrote: Hi all, After last year's incident with my tires getting slashed, I'm really hoping I can do without a car during this year's DConf. How feasible is this? I'll be staying at Aloft. Would be great if there's someone I can share a ride with. I've also seen there's a public bus going more or less to FB and back, so I should be good there. (Right?) But how about getting to SFO or down town? Am I causing myself a whole lot of pain (albeit of a different kind) by not renting a car? To be clear, I'm not looking for an economical option, just peace of mind. Lio. I'll have room for a couple of people plus bags. I should have my car by 5:30PM Tuesday for anyone arriving around that time. And I'll be staying at Aloft. -- Adam Wilson GitHub/IRC: LightBender Aurora Project Coordinator
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 5/17/2014 1:17 PM, Jesse Phillips wrote: I'll a rental car with a hotel southwest of Facebook's campus (i.e. not Aloft). I plan to join any after conference party and would be able to chauffeur people around if not too far out of my general travel. But I prefer to make such agreements once I get down there. That's what I did last year. I had a minivan and could have driven 7 people around, but the most I ever had onboard was 3. The sucky part is that I had to go easy on the Sam Adams at the Aloft bar. The salmon was great, though.
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 7 May 2014 05:11, Mike via Digitalmars-d digitalmars-d@puremagic.comwrote: On Tuesday, 6 May 2014 at 02:20:46 UTC, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Hi all, After last year's incident with my tires getting slashed, I'm really hoping I can do without a car during this year's DConf. How feasible is this? I'll be staying at Aloft. Would be great if there's someone I can share a ride with. I've also seen there's a public bus going more or less to FB and back, so I should be good there. (Right?) But how about getting to SFO or down town? Am I causing myself a whole lot of pain (albeit of a different kind) by not renting a car? To be clear, I'm not looking for an economical option, just peace of mind. Lio. I'm wondering about this myself. My current plan to get from SFO to the Aloft is via BART (SFO - Balboa Park - Bay Fair - Freemont) and then take a bus or a taxi from Freemont to the hotel. It looks like one could take bus 200 from the Aloft to the Ardenwood Park-and-ride, transfer to bus DB, and cross the bridge to Facebook. But, thinking about it a little more, a car is starting to look pretty good. Mike It might be (slightly) quicker to do SFO - Pittsburg/Bay Point - Fremont. Looking at fares costs, looking good to me.
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On Saturday, 17 May 2014 at 07:49:21 UTC, Mike Parker wrote: That's what I did last year. I had a minivan and could have driven 7 people around, but the most I ever had onboard was 3. The sucky part is that I had to go easy on the Sam Adams at the Aloft bar. The salmon was great, though. Well, I kind of expect most people are going to make sure their needs are met on transportation. While I'd love to arrange to do car pooling, it is challenging and with most people flying into an unfamiliar area... I don't drink, so driving isn't much of an issue. My original thoughts was going to be to take a taxi to and from the airport then bus in the morning to Facebook. But it didn't seem like it would save much money over packaging the car with the flight purchase (and wasn't sure it would go smoothly).
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On Tuesday, 6 May 2014 at 02:20:46 UTC, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Hi all, After last year's incident with my tires getting slashed, I'm really hoping I can do without a car during this year's DConf. How feasible is this? I'll be staying at Aloft. Would be great if there's someone I can share a ride with. I've also seen there's a public bus going more or less to FB and back, so I should be good there. (Right?) But how about getting to SFO or down town? Am I causing myself a whole lot of pain (albeit of a different kind) by not renting a car? To be clear, I'm not looking for an economical option, just peace of mind. Lio. I don't have answers to your question, but figure I can pitch my daily plan. I'll a rental car with a hotel southwest of Facebook's campus (i.e. not Aloft). I plan to join any after conference party and would be able to chauffeur people around if not too far out of my general travel. But I prefer to make such agreements once I get down there.
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On Wed, 14 May 2014 17:35:04 -0400, Joshua Niehus jm.nie...@gmail.com wrote: On Wednesday, 14 May 2014 at 21:31:08 UTC, Jeremy Powers via Digitalmars-d wrote: Excellent. I need a lift if possible? Of so please tell me when I should be in the aloft lobby? This seems to still be an open question - what time to gather? I'll be there between 8am and 8:15am and will have 3 seats available (want to get there in time for breakfast) Agreed. I also will have at least 3 seats. -Steve
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
Excellent. I need a lift if possible? Of so please tell me when I should be in the aloft lobby? This seems to still be an open question - what time to gather? I will be staying at Aloft, and will not have a car. If anyone has a car and extra room, I'd be happy to bum a ride. If there are no rides I'll just get a taxi, would be happy to share with others.
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On Wednesday, 14 May 2014 at 21:31:08 UTC, Jeremy Powers via Digitalmars-d wrote: Excellent. I need a lift if possible? Of so please tell me when I should be in the aloft lobby? This seems to still be an open question - what time to gather? I'll be there between 8am and 8:15am and will have 3 seats available (want to get there in time for breakfast)
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 5/14/2014 2:35 PM, Joshua Niehus wrote: (want to get there in time for breakfast) I share your priorities!
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On Thursday, 8 May 2014 at 14:34:13 UTC, Steven Schveighoffer wrote: On Wed, 07 May 2014 00:11:45 -0400, Mike n...@none.com wrote: On Tuesday, 6 May 2014 at 02:20:46 UTC, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Hi all, After last year's incident with my tires getting slashed, I'm really hoping I can do without a car during this year's DConf. How feasible is this? I'll be staying at Aloft. Would be great if there's someone I can share a ride with. I've also seen there's a public bus going more or less to FB and back, so I should be good there. (Right?) But how about getting to SFO or down town? Am I causing myself a whole lot of pain (albeit of a different kind) by not renting a car? To be clear, I'm not looking for an economical option, just peace of mind. Lio. I'm wondering about this myself. My current plan to get from SFO to the Aloft is via BART (SFO - Balboa Park - Bay Fair - Freemont) and then take a bus or a taxi from Freemont to the hotel. Just FYI, I took BART and buses to my hotel last year, it took 2.5 hours. When Andrew drove me back to the airport from facebook, it took 30 minutes. Something to think about :) Also, the site 511.org is awesome for using public transportation in the bay area. But, thinking about it a little more, a car is starting to look pretty good. I will have a car this year, and will play taxi driver from Aloft to facebook. Excellent. I need a lift if possible? Of so please tell me when I should be in the aloft lobby? /Jonas
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
I live in the area and will be driving by Aloft on my way to FB. I can fit 3 other people (sliver Rav4). Ill just pull up with a clever D theme sign on my car and pick up any stragglers if needed.
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
This is an offer to all of you who will be staying somewhere on the way from Los Altos to FB (Mountain View and Palo Alto should be fine): I have one available seat in my car every day of the conference for * Going to the conference from your place * Going to Aloft after the conference * Going back to your place after Aloft * Potentially driving you to the airport If anybody needs that seat just let me know. Ali
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On Wed, 07 May 2014 00:11:45 -0400, Mike n...@none.com wrote: On Tuesday, 6 May 2014 at 02:20:46 UTC, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Hi all, After last year's incident with my tires getting slashed, I'm really hoping I can do without a car during this year's DConf. How feasible is this? I'll be staying at Aloft. Would be great if there's someone I can share a ride with. I've also seen there's a public bus going more or less to FB and back, so I should be good there. (Right?) But how about getting to SFO or down town? Am I causing myself a whole lot of pain (albeit of a different kind) by not renting a car? To be clear, I'm not looking for an economical option, just peace of mind. Lio. I'm wondering about this myself. My current plan to get from SFO to the Aloft is via BART (SFO - Balboa Park - Bay Fair - Freemont) and then take a bus or a taxi from Freemont to the hotel. Just FYI, I took BART and buses to my hotel last year, it took 2.5 hours. When Andrew drove me back to the airport from facebook, it took 30 minutes. Something to think about :) Also, the site 511.org is awesome for using public transportation in the bay area. But, thinking about it a little more, a car is starting to look pretty good. I will have a car this year, and will play taxi driver from Aloft to facebook. -Steve
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 7 May 2014 05:32, Walter Bright via Digitalmars-d digitalmars-d@puremagic.com wrote: On 5/6/2014 9:11 PM, Mike wrote: But, thinking about it a little more, a car is starting to look pretty good. I had a car last year, and we stuffed it to the gills with people going between FB and Aloft. Will do so again this year. Speaking of cars, what time will people be down in the lobby at aloft?
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On Tuesday, 6 May 2014 at 02:20:46 UTC, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Hi all, After last year's incident with my tires getting slashed, I'm really hoping I can do without a car during this year's DConf. How feasible is this? I'll be staying at Aloft. Would be great if there's someone I can share a ride with. I've also seen there's a public bus going more or less to FB and back, so I should be good there. (Right?) But how about getting to SFO or down town? Am I causing myself a whole lot of pain (albeit of a different kind) by not renting a car? To be clear, I'm not looking for an economical option, just peace of mind. Lio. Hi! I attended last year's D conf and visited San Francisco the year before - both times without a car. There is a bus stop near Facebook. You can go via train (from Palo Alto) to San Francisco downtown or go by bus to the other side of the bay and use the sub (takes more time). In San Francisco you have the sub, trams and busses. You can check the connection with the routing planer from Google maps. (Hint: for the bus you need the exact change. At least for an European this is somewhat unusual.) Regards, Kai
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On 05/07/2014 06:32 AM, Walter Bright via Digitalmars-d wrote: I had a car last year, and we stuffed it to the gills with people going between FB and Aloft. Will do so again this year. I will have a car as well, but I'm staying on the other side of the bay. I can take three people from FB to Aloft and back to anywhere between FB and Main Street.
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On Tue, 06 May 2014 10:20:45 +0800 Lionello Lunesu via Digitalmars-d digitalmars-d@puremagic.com wrote: Hi all, After last year's incident with my tires getting slashed, I'm really hoping I can do without a car during this year's DConf. How feasible is this? I'll be staying at Aloft. Would be great if there's someone I can share a ride with. I've also seen there's a public bus going more or less to FB and back, so I should be good there. (Right?) But how about getting to SFO or down town? Am I causing myself a whole lot of pain (albeit of a different kind) by not renting a car? To be clear, I'm not looking for an economical option, just peace of mind. While getting around in that area without a car is certainly possible, it's also going to be far more of a pain, and the odds of your tires being slashed even once are quite low, let alone a second time. So, I'd suggest that you just rent a car and not worry about your tires getting slashed. Clearly, you were quite unlucky last year, but I'd be very surprised if you were that unlucky again. Obviously, it's up to you though. - Jonathan M Davis
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On Tuesday, 6 May 2014 at 02:20:46 UTC, Lionello Lunesu wrote: Hi all, After last year's incident with my tires getting slashed, I'm really hoping I can do without a car during this year's DConf. How feasible is this? I'll be staying at Aloft. Would be great if there's someone I can share a ride with. I've also seen there's a public bus going more or less to FB and back, so I should be good there. (Right?) But how about getting to SFO or down town? Am I causing myself a whole lot of pain (albeit of a different kind) by not renting a car? To be clear, I'm not looking for an economical option, just peace of mind. Lio. I'm wondering about this myself. My current plan to get from SFO to the Aloft is via BART (SFO - Balboa Park - Bay Fair - Freemont) and then take a bus or a taxi from Freemont to the hotel. It looks like one could take bus 200 from the Aloft to the Ardenwood Park-and-ride, transfer to bus DB, and cross the bridge to Facebook. But, thinking about it a little more, a car is starting to look pretty good. Mike
Re: [OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
On 5/6/2014 9:11 PM, Mike wrote: But, thinking about it a little more, a car is starting to look pretty good. I had a car last year, and we stuffed it to the gills with people going between FB and Aloft. Will do so again this year.
[OT] DConf - How to survive without a car?
Hi all, After last year's incident with my tires getting slashed, I'm really hoping I can do without a car during this year's DConf. How feasible is this? I'll be staying at Aloft. Would be great if there's someone I can share a ride with. I've also seen there's a public bus going more or less to FB and back, so I should be good there. (Right?) But how about getting to SFO or down town? Am I causing myself a whole lot of pain (albeit of a different kind) by not renting a car? To be clear, I'm not looking for an economical option, just peace of mind. Lio.
