About Motherloving time

Hi all

I know you all were expecting this much sooner but with GRADUATING law school and studying for the bar and (I admit) being addicted to both Lost and Top Chef, my game is a little off.

Now to business. The Tahoe trip

Prospective weekends
1)September 25-28
2)October 2-5
3)October 9-12

I suggest all those who think it is feasible and desirable to come out vote on a weekend.

The location.
I have me heart set on "Rocky Retreat" which is located in our fav. Tahoe town, kings Beach. Tony and Maria know this location from our breakfast at The Log Cabin. The house is 200-400 a night. I have a call in with the proprietrix Gail to determine the price but it is available. James and I are totally happy to secure a reservation if interest seems high. Check out the option at...
http://www.tahoehouserentals.com/index.html

Things we could do
End of September there will be bike races and a marathon
Lots of musical option and some shows at the casinos

If I had my druthers it could look like this

Thurs: James and Em ferry people from airport to Casa de Mey-docks. Once all are assembled then we do Reno Thursday night and show off our town with a dinner here or down by the Truckee River. All are welcome at our abode and possibly (probably) motels as well.

Friday: Caravan (we'll take care of transport)to Tahoe and have breakfast at our favorite place in Kings Beach (see above). Then to the lodge. Family, love, cards and comfort. Whatever. Those who wish may opt for a light hike to Skunk Harbor. Dinner at the Lodge with Emilie happy to cook if Mary Ann makes salad.

Saturday: Up for grabs. I am happy to plan a day hike. James is happy to drive around the lake. I would love any input.

Sunday: Departures and brunch at Archies in Reno as people like.


Weather:

It is a mountain so cooler than it will be in Reno but the highs should be in the Mid-60s during the day and it should drop to 40's or even 30's at night. Layers is the optimum dress.

Getting here:

DO NOT DRIVE- it is crazy beautiful, especially the salt flats but it is two LONG days and a morning.
Flights
Southwest has two flights now on October 2 for $129 out to Reno/Tahoe national airport and a flight Sunday to Midway in Chicago for $189 that gets you in at 4:30.
American seems very similar (but OF COURSE the service would be much better).
Train (see drive)
Train travel would be awesome. I am sure no one has the time but since this would be a dream of mine there is a ticket on Amtrack from Chicago to Reno for $138. But it is 46 hours in a coach seat.
Hot air balloons, teleportation, and horseback would be interesting but highly unfeasible option so I did not proceed to investigation.

Caveat from Emptor (get it Em-ptor)
If this trip is not doable or no longer appeals, I understand. Molly presented a wonderful option in Chicago. Dad (my dad) had a great Christmas idea and this has been fun to think on. That said, I will probably need to know by mid to late July if and when and who are coming to reserve a Tahoe place. If that doesn't happen, any are still welcome and we could do a last minute Reno vacation quite easily.

Final Words
Kudos to all those anonymous kind people out there. This is a BLAST Nicki.
And I love you all.