(j3.2006) (SC22WG5.3735) [POSSIBLE SPAM] May WG5/J3 meeting]]

[Bill Long]

Michael Ingrassia wrote:
>>> But hotel rooms would cost more than in Las Vegas ($119+tax).
>>>       
>> Any cost over ~$100/night makes my accountants grumble loudly.
>>     
>
> Looks like I spoke too soon -- this being a recession (as Bill points out),
> the $119 figure was not firm.
>
> In fact, the hotel I have in mind in Santa Clara is available at a cost of 
> $89+tax, which is the same
> price as the February meeting in Las Vegas. 

I assume that includes the meeting room (in the hotel, please).


>> Transportation between SFO and the valley is also problematic,
>>     
> SJC is the closer airport, but from SFO there's a free shuttle to the
> Millbrae CalTrain station from which one can take the train to Santa Clara.
> No rental car would be needed.
>
> If everyone's happy in Las Vegas, and thinks WG5 will be just as happy,
> that's fine with me (I like to travel!).  
> But for the same price we could have a meeting in Santa Clara.
>   

Not necessarily. When I checked just now:   Flight to/from LAS:  $299.  
Flight to/from SFO:  $617.

Clearly, I still prefer Las Vegas.

Cheers,
Bill

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