R did call this afternoon, but it was too late for me to go to San Francisco. Another guy is there as well from graduate school. Remember R is staying in a “gay-friendly” hotel. I guess to save money the two are sharing a room. R said the desk clerk did look at them funny when they requested 2 beds. I don’t think he believed me that it was a “gay” hotel. I wish I could be a fly on the wall. Neither one of them is ready for SF.