The latest from Southwest: travel-time from Oakland, CA to Dulles is a ridiculous nine hours on most flights available the day I need to travel and flights to Dulles and from Dulles to Albuquerque (where I must go following Vocal Week -- have to be in Taos by the evening of the 13th) are longer, more expensive, and have even earlier departure times. So, I am still hoping for a ride from Pittsburgh to Elkins and from Elkins to Pittsburgh. I have posted that request on the Augusta ride board as well as here on the Mudcat -- now it is up to the fates and you good folks what happens.

Thanks, everyone, for your suggestions. Don't stop. If I get a ride and airline tickets I'll post the results here so that you know the search is over.

Sharyn