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OK, folks, I talked to Duckgeek a couple of nights ago. He has a whole crowd of KR/CR 30-somethings and also moms & dads gathering in Eugene. He suggested (when I twisted his arm really hard) that it would be "fun" if the Master Boomers could join the crowd.<br><br>
Logistics are unfolding...here's how it goes...Duckgeek gets to organize everything! heehee, hi duckgeek... Remember, I am not the greatest organizer. Last year I <b>lost Tetsujin</b>!<br><br>
1. (Sat night) pre-race dinner at Bepe & Giannis is out -- they are too small for even our group, let alone the 30-sths.<br><br>
2. pre-race dinner proposed at River Ranch Steak House. Within easy walking distance of the Franklin Blvd hotels and also a quickie Emax (free!) ride from the Hilton. We are investigating whether they have PASTA or not.<br><br>
3. Another dinner option is Mekala's, an excellent, higher-end Thai place. They have room for a larger group, too (but the River Ranch place is far larger). And they are right there on Franklin.<br><br>
4. (Sun morning) Pre-race stretch/indoor bathrooms/hang out with pals & possibly drop bags is at my office hearth, 3 blocks from the start line.<br><br>
5. duckgeek is looking into the possibility of having drop bags pick-uppable near the finish line at one of the athletic dept buildings (he has connections WAY up).<br><br>
6. duckgeek's having a party afterwards! His house is near the starting line.<br><br>
7. enk, you asked about how to get back to the hotels afterwards....it is about 2/3 mile walk from the finish line to the motels on Franklin. You walk across the river on the pedestrian bridge. I'll make a map -- it's straightforward. This is a bit of a hardship for the marathoners, so it might be helpful if some people could coordinate and have a helpful spouse there at the finish line to either walk or drive finishers to the motels to crash.<br><br>
8. B&Bers are welcome to come eat pizza at my house later that evening (after we've had a chance to nap!). Hot tub, too.
Logistics are unfolding...here's how it goes...Duckgeek gets to organize everything! heehee, hi duckgeek... Remember, I am not the greatest organizer. Last year I <b>lost Tetsujin</b>!<br><br>
1. (Sat night) pre-race dinner at Bepe & Giannis is out -- they are too small for even our group, let alone the 30-sths.<br><br>
2. pre-race dinner proposed at River Ranch Steak House. Within easy walking distance of the Franklin Blvd hotels and also a quickie Emax (free!) ride from the Hilton. We are investigating whether they have PASTA or not.<br><br>
3. Another dinner option is Mekala's, an excellent, higher-end Thai place. They have room for a larger group, too (but the River Ranch place is far larger). And they are right there on Franklin.<br><br>
4. (Sun morning) Pre-race stretch/indoor bathrooms/hang out with pals & possibly drop bags is at my office hearth, 3 blocks from the start line.<br><br>
5. duckgeek is looking into the possibility of having drop bags pick-uppable near the finish line at one of the athletic dept buildings (he has connections WAY up).<br><br>
6. duckgeek's having a party afterwards! His house is near the starting line.<br><br>
7. enk, you asked about how to get back to the hotels afterwards....it is about 2/3 mile walk from the finish line to the motels on Franklin. You walk across the river on the pedestrian bridge. I'll make a map -- it's straightforward. This is a bit of a hardship for the marathoners, so it might be helpful if some people could coordinate and have a helpful spouse there at the finish line to either walk or drive finishers to the motels to crash.<br><br>
8. B&Bers are welcome to come eat pizza at my house later that evening (after we've had a chance to nap!). Hot tub, too.
