Well, I think the majority of you all know how this works, but let me go there again. As much as I would love to have 50 of my closest friends in the same lodging for a weekend without sobriety, sanctuary, or sanity; this is simply not an option. Please dissolve any notion of a basement flopping, tent propping overall-chaotic-sleep-over-orgy that you may have had since heating I now live in a house. My neighbors simply don't deserve that. In all seriousness, my living conditions are actually smaller than my previous, and carpet space is nearly non-existent. So once again I will direct the majority of you to the attached -hotel Accommodations listing which should provide you with a number of crash sites based on the various levels of desired price, location, and tolerance of rowdy nonsense. The Hampton Inn, Oakland, has been the popular choice of the past and to date most real names are still accepted for reservations.

PLEASE NOTE: Once again I must warn you that many of the hotel accommodations will be booked early if not already, given the severity of this party (and I guess there' s a Regatta or something going on). But regardless, rooms are hard to find, so don't put this off. I know many of the Basher veterans prudently take heed to this warning, but if you have not yet experienced this festival, be sure to understand hat immediate planning is required.

Should availability become an issue, please contact one of the following accommodation representatives for assistance: For the comfort of a plush garden shrub- Please contact Nate; for a cozy janitorial closet Neil; perhaps a picnic table or pick-up truck under-carriage more suits your fancy- Sean is your man; and finally, for the guaranteed rest and relaxation of a litter box, please contact Griz at 800-CAT-PISS. ..

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