My trip of a lifetime starts in 30 hours - thanks Flyertalk
Jul 26, 2016, 9:06 am
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Ha, ha! They are 11 and 8 years old and have been severely WARNED that if they don't behave themselves...they will be vilified on flyertalk!
Jul 26, 2016, 9:08 am
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I'd even recommend it for a non-rainy day! We were there in July 2013 when there were two BA 787s on the factory floor, G-ZBJC (on stand) and G-ZBJD (in the hanger). I had a special Flyertalk Moment of Joy when we turned up for a LHR-EWR flight a few months later and I realised that our aircraft was one of the two we'd previously seen on the production line...
Jul 26, 2016, 9:12 am
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Jul 26, 2016, 9:18 am
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Thank you, but in the interests of full disclosure, I'm actually cheating just a little - after running the marathon there four times, I'm going from the sublime to the ridiculous by only doing the 5k this year, so hopefully not too much encouragement needed! Of course, this allows much more latitude for drinking in some of San Fran's pubs 
. It's a wonderful city - you've doubtless been before, but if not I can guarantee parts of it will capture your heart and you'll want to return.
. It's a wonderful city - you've doubtless been before, but if not I can guarantee parts of it will capture your heart and you'll want to return.
Jul 26, 2016, 9:20 am
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If they are like my grandchildren, who are 10 and 7, they will be engrossed on the entertainment available and sleep the rest of the time! Took them to Los Angeles and San Diego last year and they were no problem at all. The children loved everything about the holiday, especially Santa Monica pier and both Disney parks. Enjoy your amazing journey. Love that drive down the PCH. Was in LA at the weekend - great weather.
Jul 26, 2016, 9:25 am
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I will be in there early, about 7am, heading for breakfast. Flight 9.45am so hopefully will see you in there.
Jul 26, 2016, 9:39 am
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I hope your kids love Seattle - mine certainly do & they're a similar age.
I can highly recommend the science museum, the 1950's monorail and the view from the top of the Space Needle, especially if you get a clear day.
Have a great trip.
I can highly recommend the science museum, the 1950's monorail and the view from the top of the Space Needle, especially if you get a clear day.
Have a great trip.
Jul 26, 2016, 9:55 am
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Have a fantastic holiday.
Jul 26, 2016, 10:06 am
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No never been. Pipe dream until now. We are going to do a bike ride around the bay, go to Alcatraz but we haven't actually planned too much. Don't want it to be one mad rush from place to place - want to take our time and take it all in. Having a beer or two sounds a good idea though! Not there 'til 10th Aug - so will we catch your sporting endeavour?
I've been to San Fran about 20 times, and still not seen all of it. Please feel free to PM me if you'd like some suggestions - I've done all the touristy bits by now, I think, and can suggest lots of places that aren't so obvious as well.
Jul 26, 2016, 11:20 am
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It certainly used to be the case that you had to book well in advance for Alcatraz, so bear that in mind. Myself & Mrs Swiss didn't realise this so just had to settle for sailing past at some distance!
Jul 26, 2016, 11:47 am
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Sounds like a fantastic trip! Hope that you realise that you will now need several more lifetimes to do more great trips! 
Have a wonderful time and I look forward to your report!
Have a wonderful time and I look forward to your report!
Jul 26, 2016, 12:46 pm
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