Okay, new idea....
What time will you collegiates be back in the San Diego area after Christmas break (i.e. when do classes start up again) ? Why don't we try and plan something for January when everyone's back and it's the beginning of the new semester, so there shouldn't be the tests and major assignments that are plaguing you now?
And anyone else who wants to/can make it on the 12th, we get together then?