I believe in the phrase 'beggars aren't choosers'.
Sure they are. They just don't get what they want. LOL.
As for your offer, there are a lot of questions to be asked.
When were you planning on going? I plan on leaving Riverside (So Cal) at about 5am. According to Google Maps, I can make it to Sacramento in 7 and 1/4 hours. Of course, Google Maps time is usually a little off (± 30 minutes). Would that be too early / late?
EDIT: I see that you are actually in Bakersfield. Google Maps says I can make it there in about 3 hours. That is assuming I don't have a problem hitting the L.A. morning traffic. If you sleep in your own bed in Bakersfield, could you be ready to go by 8am. Maybe 8:30?
Are you looking for a one way trip or round trip? I am headed to Washington with a stopover at TDIFest, but I will not be coming back home for a week. So a ride up is no problem, but a ride back is.
You say Fuel is paid for, but station choice is limited. Why is that? I run BP Supreme (or so I am led to believe) all the time. If that is not available, I will use Shell or Chevron only. I have my bottles of Biodiesel that I will be adding to the tank.
Like I said, my plan is to leave here at 5am and head straight to portland with as few (and as short as possible) stops as possible. If I pick anyone up, they need to be ready to load up and go by the time I get there. I have a very tight schedule and don't have the time to dilly dally around for 3 hours while they get everything ready. That's what Monday - Thursday of this coming week is for.
If you want to hitch a ride with me, I prefer windows down to A/C on. And I am perfectly content doing 65 - 70 in the slow lane. Ohh, and I do not allow feet on the dashboard. Feet disgust me and I won't have them on my dashboard. LOL.
Sorry, had to get those out of the way. LOL.
But if you are still looking for a ride, send me a PM. I'm always down for someone else paying for my fuel..
Robert