The problem with taking the ferry to work is that it doesn't run late enough. So I have to go back to Alameda after work, and then drive to BART to return to the city, so I can get back to my vehicle. I think I can get back to the Union square area by about 6:30 or so...
Rod, I'll be taking off early this afternoon & driving up 880 to a BART station to park my car. If I go to West Oakland to do that & then you & I take the same BART back to the East Bay at evening's end, I can easily drop you wherever. Save you the hassle & it's no difference for me. I was planning to get downtown shortly after 5, so we could go one place for happy hour & then another for dinner.
As for dinner, let me do a little checking. It's not possible that I can get in trouble, and my job has zero fringe benefits otherwise. No insurance, no 401K, no nothing except 2 weeks vacation. Trust me, I should be doing this a lot more than I do. If you truly feel like you're taking advantage, you guys can split the bar tab.