[cobrasnake]

The thread regarding an alternate south bay location is getting a little leggy. May I suggest that we use this thread over the next week or so to post breakfast locations (that have been scouted for adequate parking and other amenities) that can handle our group for our semi-monthly breakfast. If agreeable, we mutually decide on a handful of those locations and rotate between them throughout the summer in order that the group has the opportunity to sample the food and ambience. Naturally we would need to post the list of restaurants and the mornings we plan to visit. By the end of the summer, after visiting the various options (at least once) we gather either on-line or at a neutral site and mutually agree on a new location.

North/south location - I appreciate the distance that Doug and other southern members must drive, as I am sure that t(he)y appreciate(s) the drives that our northern brethern take. The Bajis' location on the Mt. View/Palo Alto border and its proximity to the freeway would seem to be the ideal compromise. May I respectfully suggest we try to stay within five minutes or so from the 101/85 interchange if at all possible. Campbell for me is only 5 minutes closer than Livermore yet I fully understand the distance Doug and others travel from Santa Cruz or other parts south and their desire not to travel north of Palo Alto. Part of the fun of these cars is the Drive; however long drives, especially if alone, is generally not that appealing.

That said, Alice's continues to be a great destination for special and not-so special gatherings, particularly in the Summer. We could always meet once a month at a regular spot and the other Saturday at Alice's, Duartes, Bucks or some other fun location - at least this could be done from April till October.

BTW, has anyone spoken to Baji to let him know that his request is driving this potential move? In fact, was it Baji that made the request or someone in his staff?

Tom