I can squeak out 1 night at the Residence Inn in Salinas - on El Rancho Way. Is that the one? It takes twice the points as Morgan Hill.

Having just spent a week with their coffee, even brand "S" looks good.

aka_kim and I are in negotiations right now. Her great decider powers have left her. The question is: do we drive down Friday night and then I try to stagger home after (estimate of 3 hours each way for me) or do I get up at the crack 'o dawn stupid and we make the drive that morning, stay the night so we can enjoy some post ride food and libation, and drive home the next day.

What time does the ride start this year?