Big Poppa,
Maybe you could reserve a block of rooms at a nearby hotel and Jongitarz could come pick us up in his El Camino?
Seriously, though.. I think it would be worth looking into a 'designated' hotel. Our own expense, of course, but you folks are a lot more familiar with SLO than we are. Plus, it would be very interesting to have this motley crew stuffed under one roof.. should result in hours and hours of good stories.
By the way, this is an extremely generous and otherwise awesome thing that you are considering. Thanks, even if nothing results from it!