Should we try and meet up for a drink in the absence of one? 

Would love to get coffee or a drink to get more ideas on REI in Oakland.

Plus with free time, if you want, you can then use that time to build more business (rather than only playing on the beach and sipping strong drinks).

I introduce her to my new friendsThanks to the drinks I had I did not notice the tattoos covering most of their arms and much of their faces. 

I should add that he appears to be an alcoholic, I have been over there at 10 am and found him drinking from a super sized can of beer (to calm nerves perhaps, this was the meeting he announced they were breaking the lease).

It can be overwhelming and sometimes it's like drinking through a firehouse, but if you know how to run the #'s and do due diligence as thoroughly as possible mistakes will be building blocks and not critical blows.

Maybe the tenant doesn't like the current ownership....maybe they do.Go there during off peak hours, and purchase a drink or some food.

Not a guru talking to a class, just drinks and war stories with colleagues.Make 2013 the best it can be.Possible Dates:Feb 5, 6 or 7thmost likely time would be 6 or 6:30 and i am open to locations.

Are you looking for the venue to provide food, drinks, etc.?

ITs a nice low key group, no sales pitch, and the only cost is the beer you drink.