Idea Number 2: Murder Mystery Train

http://www.sierrarailroad.com/dinnertrain/choose-a-trip-murdermystery.html

I have always wanted to do this! How fun to be on a train with a murder mystery theme and all the while viewing beautiful scenery, eating yummy food, drinking a cocktail, and spending time with John! Perfect.

Here is what I found out:

There are a lot of different train rides you can take. Some are just dinner, some are geared towards seeing the sunset...and then there is the murder mystery one. This one is done mostly on Fridays and is 64 dollars plus service charge and taxes. This cost includes a three course dinner, murder mystery show, and a 32 mile train trip. The train usual departs at 7pm and comes back to Oakdale at 10pm.

Directions from Bay Area: (San Jose, 1½ hours, 85 miles)(San Francisco, 2 hours, 100 miles):Oakdale is 60 miles from Pleasanton. Take Highway 580 east to the Central Valley. I-580 turns into I-205 around Tracy. Continue on to Manteca and take Highway 120 east towards Yosemite. Go west on Highway 108 for 31 miles to Oakdale. Cross the railroad tracks and take a left on Yosemite Boulevard. Go two blocks and take a left on H Street and park.

I will let you know how this date turns out...if I survive!