yes yes yes, it's all scheduled.

Hotels- unless you know the area, the easiest is probably finding a chain hotel in Emeryville (not sure of the pricing)- that's a mall/chain store zone (christie ave, Shellmound Ave, Emery Bay mall, etc) about 1 1/2 miles from where the class is (there's a bus that goes up San Pablo Ave which you can take if you don't rent a car).
If that's too expensive, there are also hotels on University Ave in Berkeley but I have NO idea how good they are. The Best Western looks legitimate, there are others that may be either 'cheap' or just plain sketchy. See a Lonely Planet Guide for suggestions.

The Class location is right off of San Pablo Ave and Ashby Ave.

Here's the link to the latest info about the class:
http://biodiesel.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/419605551/m/2741024381

GM,

I'm hoping that your tentative Michigan date firms up as I'd really be interested in the Advanced Class.

If there's anything I can do to help accommodate this class just let me know. I'm located in the middle of the Thumb Area of Southeastern Michigan.

I only wonder if two days would really be enough to cover all material adequately?

Will look very forward to this session. I produce 120L per batch usually 4 - 6 per month sometimes more and am anxious to learn more regarding safety, product recovery and streamlining my small operation.

TIA, Skip in Yale, Mi

GM,
I would be interested in an advanced class in Michigan. I attended your class in St. Louis last May and found it to be very informative. If you are interested there are some pics of my setup on the biodieselstl site.

Thanks for the comments about the St Louis class- are you the one with the really cool multi-tank processor setup photos, with the manifold for methanol/fumes handling?

As for the Michigan class, it'll definitely happen. I'll email them again to try to set dates right now. I'll be doing a two-day beginners class one weekend and a two-day advanced class the following weekend, and am considering running a SECOND two-day beginners class the Thur/Friday before the advanced class (so you could take a beginners class either on a weekend or on the Thur/Fri). The idea behind that is that even though I"ll have smaller attendance per each beginners' class if I do so, it'll make it possible for folks to travel there from outside the state, stay in a hotel for four days, and get the entire 'Boot Camp' experience from beginning to advanced, but still allow locals to come to all four days just on weekends without missing workdays.

GM
I'm just waiting for your Denver dates!

GM - yes, that be me. I am glad you think it is cool.

Post those over on biodieselpictures.com, would ya? It's not possible for non-members of the STL list to view the STL list photo album.

I have been patiently waiting for my registration to clear at the biodieselpicture site. I received the first email confirm but not the follow up. I guess Graydon is busy. When it comes through I will post the pics there.

Well it wasn't that Graydon was busy it was due to my not comprehending the instructions. It must be my lack of focus again
So now the pics are on the site on the appleseed board.

I would love to attend but it says that I should attend the basics class first. That is not possible on the 17th & 18th but I could make the advanced class on the 24th if allowed. Is there anywhere I can go and purchase your Homebrewing guide in person? I work very close to Berkley but the Biodiesel Oasis does not have a copy for the last couple of weeks and I am anxious to get started. a mechanic that has had his own shop for the last 20 or so years has offered me some space to start making biodiesel. He would like to start using it if we can make it.

I attended the beginner's class in Ocean City, MD in 2005, and I would be interested in an advanced class there (or anywhere within 4 hours drive of Philadelphia) should you ever decide to offer it. Been making biodiesel now for a couple of months and am ready to experiment

Marty

GM
I would be interested in taking your class in PA and will keep checking back for the dates. The setup your planning in Mi would be great with a beginner class one weekend and the advanced glass the next weekend if it fits your schedule. My experience is limited to a few small batches but I have been reading the forums for quite some time, Hope to have a processer built by late spring.

I'm toying w/ the idea of coming late on Saturday... still have to work some things out, but it's looking possible.

I'll be in Chico, CA that weekend.

Sounds like it'll be a great crowd!
-Graydon

yes, you absolutely have to.

Class is full now, all, thanks for the great turnout. I expected to have 5 people interested in this, it's filled up tho'.

Mark

So how many people are signed up?
-Graydon

I'm in I know that for sure. Getting my things lined up for the course.

I'm particularly interested in the waterless washing of biodiesel part of the curriculum.

Mark,

Great job with the course this weekend. It was fun and you covered a lot of ground. Also, it was really nice to hear the quality control issues talk from Dr. Randal von Wedel.

Thanks for a great class.

Andrew

When you all get pictures, I'd love to see them.

Thanks so much for letting me & the guy's from AGR come to dinner. I especially loved watching the dragon's. It was truly amazing.

It was so fun to see Lyle, you (Andrew), Mark & the rest of the crew that was there.

I just wish I'd remembered to bring in my camera with me.

Thanks again & hope the class went well. I understand you're all pro's at the 3/27 test now.

-Graydon

OMG , Graydon left the house without the camera ? Are you feelin alright ? I thought you ALWAYS had a camera with you . Hey , don't feel bad , I left my camera home when I went to the NBB show a few weeks ago myself .