GREETINGS, FRIENDS AND SHIPMATES, THIS MEMORANDUM IS TO INFORM YOU OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS SCHEDULED IN FREDERICKSBURG,TEXAS,5 THROUGH 8 DECEMBER,2008.TRAVEL INFORMATION TO AND FROM SAN ANTONIO/FREDERICKSBURG IS PROVIDED.   5 December, arrive Fredericksburg. Dinner at Rathskeller,5pm - 9 pm,@ 260 E. Main street,ph: (830)990-5858.The Rathskeller is walking distance to Admiral Nimitz Museum and memorials. Pearl Harbor Survivors ride in Weihnacten Parade at dusk.   The Rathskeller is located in the cellar of the Historic Kidel Building, seats 120 persons and offers Casual to Gourmet,breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and children's menu. Prices are reasonable. A menu will be faxed to you, upon request,to fax numbers you provide.  E-mail :archie.deryckere@sbcglobal.net   6 December, Breakfast at Rathskeller 9 a.m.-1030 a.m.INSTALLATION CEREMONY FOR MEMORIAL PLAQUES IN COURTYARD,PACIFIC WAR MEMORIALS 1130a.m. -0100 p.m.TOUR NIMITZ MUSEUM, Dinner at Rathskeller 6p.m. - 8. p.m.   7 December, Breakfast at Rathskeller, 0900 - 1030.PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL SERVICE,at 12:25,IN MUSEUM COURTYARD,THEN TOUR ADMIRAL NIMITZ MUSEUM AND PACIFIC WAR MEMORIAL.   8 December Depart Fredericksburg.   INFORMATION CONCERNING BUS TRANSPORTATION FROM/TO SAN ANTONIO TX.   Bus transportation is provided by (KBC),Kerrville Bus Co. They request you arrive 1 hour prior to your departure. The bus terminal is located 9 miles from the airport,you can use taxi or shuttle bus for your trip to and from the airport. The terminal is located at 500 N.Saint Marys. the phone number is (210) 270-5824.                          BUS SCHEDULES   San Antonio to Fredericksburg TX. Depart:12:40 p.m.,enroute 1hr,45 min,arrive 02:25p.m. Bus KBC 0703 53. Depart:10:45 p.m.,enroute 1hr,55 min,arrive 12:45 a.m. Bus KBC 0707 53   Fredericksburg to San Antonio TX. Depart: 04:35 a.m.,enroute 2 hr,5 min,Arrive 6:40 a.m. Bus:KBC 0708 54 Depart: 03:30 p.m.,enroute 1 hr 55 min,Arrive 05:25 p.m. Bus: KBC 0706 54   You may want to have your air travel arrival and departure times coordinate with the bus arrival and departure times to avoid lengthy,unreasonable waiting times.   The fare for a round trip is : $48.10 per adult (non-refundable). All fares are subject to change. For more information please contact the bus carrier:(KBC) Kerrville Bus Co at:800/335-3722         PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION    NATIONAL CONVENTION, 5 thru 7 December,2008   The Admiral Nimitz Museum is honored to announce that the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association has selected Fredericksburg as the site for its 67th National Convention in December,2008. The group is expecting 500 of its members to be present, and they will attend the commemorative events at the National Museum of the Pacific War.   Among the events open to the public are:   5- December - 0630 p.m: Lighted Parade on Main Street with Pearl Harbor Survivors serving as Honorary Grand Marshals.   6- December - Nearly 50 WWII aircraft will arrive and be on static display at the Fredericksburg Airport.   7- December - 12;25 p.m.: Museums Memorial Service begins in the courtyard. Church bells will ring for 30 seconds,and jets will fly over the Museum site in the Missing Man Formation.   The foregoing events will especially honor your loved relatives and friends,President Gerald R. Ford,his family and friends listed on the Typhoon 1944 Memorial Plaques ,with their City and State, to be honored in your memories forever. Join us in this once in a lifetime occasion.   Note: All the foregoing information is presented on the web site:typhooncobra1944.net, page: "Contact Us".                     HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS:   Google: Priceline.com- Fredericksburg Inn and Suites,201 South Washington Street,Fredericksburgh,TX 78624,Book online or call 1-877-477-5817   Fredericksburg Hotels-Low Rates,is advertising Discounts up to 70%,(request the discount),on Fredericksburg hotels.Book on line and save at www.travel.hotels-and discounts./com   http://travel.yahoo.com Fredericksburg Hotel Deals: Hotels at Hotels.com Drive andSave.Book 3 nights and Earn $50.00 Gas Card After your trip.   Hotels: Save at Expedia www.Expedia.com, Get our Best Price Guarantee on all hotels Booked at Expedia.com   Hotel Deals at Travelocity www.travelocity.com Find Special Hotel Deals & save w/travelocity. Low prices guaranteed.   LCDR Archie G. & Jackie M. DeRyckere,USN (Ret.)   Archie & Jackie