Scottsdale! - Page 2

MissedApproach · February 17th, 2004, 13:39

Looks like I can't make the SDL jet preview.

For those that do go have fun!

Kristie · February 17th, 2004, 17:11

squaw peak is good cuz it's right in the center of the city and they have a hard course (up to the top of the mountain) as well as a easy walk in and through the mountains between squaw peak and dreamy draw.

are you looking for mountain biking or hiking? cuz that'll make a difference!

there are trails right up in the mcdowell mountains too that you could walk to right from westworld, but there not as well marked as squaw peak is, yet doug knows where the best mountain bike trails are in that area since it's right near the house.

Kristie · February 17th, 2004, 17:17

so, let's say friday at 4pm - meet at Arriba's on the 101 frontage road.

Best way to get there, get off of the 101 at Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd and go south on the west side of the 101 frontage road (if your coming north, you'll be making a legal u-turn at the interchange). Arriba's is situation next to wal-mart on the west side of the 101 between Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd & Raintree Drive exits.

do you guys wanna just hang loose and wing it with casual clothing or dress to impress and hit downtown scottsdale or something later in the evening. the clothing makes a difference with getting into some of the joints in downtown SDL or places like Barcelona's where it's "north SNOTTSdale" - the nice thing about Barcelona's is that it's right down the street from Arriba's, so if you want to do that, we could (I have no prob dressing up)... downtown SDL is about 20 mins or so...

we do have a pretty large bottle of EXP Viognier at our favorite wine bar up the street from westworld and could use a few more people to help us drink it (it's double the size of a regular bottle of wine) if you all are into some wine or what not...

just let me know what you feel like doing - we can do anything (yes, even "that" but MikeD would be sad if we did "that" without him! haha)

Mavmb · February 17th, 2004, 19:41

Well I live in Snottsdale, so I'm game for anything! And I'm going to try to go to the jet show at the scottsdale airport on Thursday too.

Kristie · February 17th, 2004, 21:13

so we should have about 6 then?! that's a good number! haha

sbe · February 18th, 2004, 07:04

Kristie:

4 it is! I've got a bit of change in plans as just my sister and I are doing the trip now - my grandmother is ill so my mom is staying home this year. As such, my sis may join us for a short while before she meets up with one her old high school buddies that lives in PHX. As far as places to hit after Arriba's - it makes absolutely no difference to me. Barcelonas, the wine bar, downtown SDL, does not matter. I am packing some dressier clothes for the evenings so I should be set either way. I've been to Arriba's but not to Barcelonas, the wine bar, or any of the clubs downtown (my sister has been to Axis/Radius on a previous trip tho) so I'll let someone that knows of these places pick! Just let me know before the end of the workday today as I won't be near a computer after that!

As far as hiking - we had thought about just hiking as I don't know where you could rent mountain bikes around town. We are staying clear down by the PHX airport so we were looking at South Mountain Park (? I think that's the name of it) or the McDowell Mountain trails since they are close to Westworld.

Kristie I am pm'ing you my cell phone number so you have a way to get ahold of me should something come up or change between Thursday AM and Friday PM.

Lookin' forward to it!

Sarah

Kristie · February 18th, 2004, 07:57

How late does everyone want to stay out on friday night? Sarah, do you have an early morning on saturday?

let's plan on "dress to impress"

haven't gotten that PM, but I'll PM my cell phone to everyone attending so you can get ahold of me for anything....

sbe · February 18th, 2004, 08:56

I'll just play the staying out late thing by ear - I don't have to be up TOO early on Saturday (maybe 7?) but don't plan around me! If I need to head off for some sleep, I will.

I'll bring some dressy clothes to the show Friday so I can change before we meet up. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Sarah

Kristie · February 18th, 2004, 11:49

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As far as hiking - we had thought about just hiking as I don't know where you could rent mountain bikes around town. We are staying clear down by the PHX airport so we were looking at South Mountain Park (? I think that's the name of it) or the McDowell Mountain trails since they are close to Westworld.

[/ QUOTE ] Mcdowell mountain might be good since you'll be up in the vicinity anyway.. south mountain is quite a drive from scottsdale - at least an hour....

squaw peak is about 15-20 minutes north of the airport.. granted, when your in the mountainy area of the trails, you don't hear a thing but a plane buzzing by every so often.. still very relaxing and some good well mapped treks!

I'll bring the trail maps that we have with me to happy hour so you can check them out.

sbe · February 18th, 2004, 12:40

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I'll bring the trail maps that we have with me to happy hour so you can check them out.

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Cool! Thanks!!

Sarah

MikeD · February 18th, 2004, 13:37

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squaw peak is about 15-20 minutes north of the airport.

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Is it still squaw peak?

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you don't hear a thing but a plane buzzing by every so often..

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Yeah, would cross over the peak at 1000 AGL when tooling through PHX.

Doug Taylor · February 18th, 2004, 14:04

I think it's Squawk Peak Park, but it's Piestewa Peak Freeway. Or maybe just Piestawa Freeway.

I have no idea.

sbe · February 18th, 2004, 14:25

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Yeah, would cross over the peak at 1000 AGL when tooling through PHX.

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See, now I would think that would be cool!

aloft · February 18th, 2004, 17:09

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Yeah, would cross over the peak at 1000 AGL when tooling through PHX.

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See, now I would think that would be cool!

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Why? Because there are no peaks in Missouri?

BFLYINGHIGH · February 18th, 2004, 17:11

I live in the Phoenix area and would like to meet up with you guys and gals on friday at Aribas if you wouldn't mind one more. Perhaps I am notifying you too late. It is always good to meet other pilots.

Kristie · February 18th, 2004, 17:17

anyone is welcome to come - we just need to know your "irl" name, so if you look like your wandering around aimlessly, we can shout out...

BFLYINGHIGH · February 18th, 2004, 17:56

I am not sure what "irl" means, but I believe you are refering to my real name. It is Brad. I look forward to meeting everyone.

MikeD · February 18th, 2004, 19:49

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I am not sure what "irl" means, but I believe you are refering to my real name. It is Brad. I look forward to meeting everyone.

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the IRL is the Indy Racing League.

sbe · February 18th, 2004, 22:04

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Why? Because there are no peaks in Missouri?

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Not unless you want to call the Ozark "Mountains" peaks...

See y'all Friday!

Sarah

justme · February 19th, 2004, 22:48

Hey all, just wanted to let ya know that I'm gonna try to make it to the little get together Friday. I live in Snotsdale and it would be great to meet some more of you folks. No promises yet that I'll be there but I'm gonna try. I met Aloft today at the Air Center's jet preview and I look forward to meeting the rest of you. I probably won't make it to anything past dinner, but we'll see how things go.

aloft · February 20th, 2004, 01:03

Twisted your arm sufficiently, did I? Cool! Should be a good time.

Did that Legacy ever take off? I got tired of waiting after it taxied out.

For those who missed it, here was the second-coolest thing about today's show at SDL:

Me behind the wheel of an Aston Martin Vanquish.

pilot602 · February 20th, 2004, 08:19

Well it looks like I just missed you Aloft. I was there around 12:40 local time.

I'll be at Arribas sometime between 4 and 4:30 (I technically get off at 4:30 but the boss usually leaves early on Fridays and if he does again to day I can leave early as well).

MissedApproach · February 20th, 2004, 09:48

I actually did make it to the show from about 11-12. [ QUOTE ]

Me behind the wheel of an Aston Martin Vanquish.

[/ QUOTE ]Funny, I have four identical pictures of myself and 3 other friends in the Vanquish!

Didn't the legacy have the biggest darn cockpit you ever done seen!?

Hope everyone had an awesome time. I wasn't planning on going originally because I had several classes but fortunately my roommates convinced me that it was more important than my education!

I'd have to agree now!

justme · February 20th, 2004, 12:03

Yeah Aloft, ya forced me into it. Was good to meet you yesterday by the way. Would have been nice to meet the others that were there too, but perhaps I'll see ya tonight. I worked from 6am til about 5:30 and yes the legacy finally took off shortly after you did Aloft. It had quite an audience when it did to. I should have taken you down to one of our hangars as we have another Legacy based with us. Oh well, ya seen one ya seen em all, right?

aloft · February 20th, 2004, 14:00

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Didn't the legacy have the biggest darn cockpit you ever done seen!?

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That Legacy 'pit was the first coolest thing, but that picture (of me in the FO seat) is just for me--like Carson Kressley says, "If you can see it, you can be it!"

Isn't the Legacy simply an ERJ-135 with an executive interior? And isn't an ERJ simply a Brasilia with jet engines? If so, then the Brasilia 'pit should be as large as the Legacy's, right? (Dunno, never been in a Brasilia.)

February 17th, 2004, 13:39	#26
MissedApproach Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 537	Re: Scottsdale! Looks like I can't make the SDL jet preview. For those that do go have fun!

February 17th, 2004, 17:11	#27
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 17,547 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Scottsdale! squaw peak is good cuz it's right in the center of the city and they have a hard course (up to the top of the mountain) as well as a easy walk in and through the mountains between squaw peak and dreamy draw. are you looking for mountain biking or hiking? cuz that'll make a difference! there are trails right up in the mcdowell mountains too that you could walk to right from westworld, but there not as well marked as squaw peak is, yet doug knows where the best mountain bike trails are in that area since it's right near the house.

February 17th, 2004, 17:17	#28
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 17,547 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Scottsdale! so, let's say friday at 4pm - meet at Arriba's on the 101 frontage road. Best way to get there, get off of the 101 at Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd and go south on the west side of the 101 frontage road (if your coming north, you'll be making a legal u-turn at the interchange). Arriba's is situation next to wal-mart on the west side of the 101 between Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd & Raintree Drive exits. do you guys wanna just hang loose and wing it with casual clothing or dress to impress and hit downtown scottsdale or something later in the evening. the clothing makes a difference with getting into some of the joints in downtown SDL or places like Barcelona's where it's "north SNOTTSdale" - the nice thing about Barcelona's is that it's right down the street from Arriba's, so if you want to do that, we could (I have no prob dressing up)... downtown SDL is about 20 mins or so... we do have a pretty large bottle of EXP Viognier at our favorite wine bar up the street from westworld and could use a few more people to help us drink it (it's double the size of a regular bottle of wine) if you all are into some wine or what not... just let me know what you feel like doing - we can do anything (yes, even "that" but MikeD would be sad if we did "that" without him! haha)

February 17th, 2004, 19:41	#29
Mavmb Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,166	Re: Scottsdale! Well I live in Snottsdale, so I'm game for anything! And I'm going to try to go to the jet show at the scottsdale airport on Thursday too.

February 17th, 2004, 21:13	#30
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 17,547 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Scottsdale! so we should have about 6 then?! that's a good number! haha

February 18th, 2004, 07:04	#31
sbe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KC Posts: 540	Re: Scottsdale! Kristie: 4 it is! I've got a bit of change in plans as just my sister and I are doing the trip now - my grandmother is ill so my mom is staying home this year. As such, my sis may join us for a short while before she meets up with one her old high school buddies that lives in PHX. As far as places to hit after Arriba's - it makes absolutely no difference to me. Barcelonas, the wine bar, downtown SDL, does not matter. I am packing some dressier clothes for the evenings so I should be set either way. I've been to Arriba's but not to Barcelonas, the wine bar, or any of the clubs downtown (my sister has been to Axis/Radius on a previous trip tho) so I'll let someone that knows of these places pick! Just let me know before the end of the workday today as I won't be near a computer after that! As far as hiking - we had thought about just hiking as I don't know where you could rent mountain bikes around town. We are staying clear down by the PHX airport so we were looking at South Mountain Park (? I think that's the name of it) or the McDowell Mountain trails since they are close to Westworld. Kristie I am pm'ing you my cell phone number so you have a way to get ahold of me should something come up or change between Thursday AM and Friday PM. Lookin' forward to it! Sarah

February 18th, 2004, 07:57	#32
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 17,547 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Scottsdale! How late does everyone want to stay out on friday night? Sarah, do you have an early morning on saturday? let's plan on "dress to impress" haven't gotten that PM, but I'll PM my cell phone to everyone attending so you can get ahold of me for anything....

February 18th, 2004, 08:56	#33
sbe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KC Posts: 540	Re: Scottsdale! I'll just play the staying out late thing by ear - I don't have to be up TOO early on Saturday (maybe 7?) but don't plan around me! If I need to head off for some sleep, I will. I'll bring some dressy clothes to the show Friday so I can change before we meet up. Looking forward to meeting everyone! Sarah

February 18th, 2004, 11:49	#34
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 17,547 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Scottsdale! [ QUOTE ] As far as hiking - we had thought about just hiking as I don't know where you could rent mountain bikes around town. We are staying clear down by the PHX airport so we were looking at South Mountain Park (? I think that's the name of it) or the McDowell Mountain trails since they are close to Westworld. [/ QUOTE ] Mcdowell mountain might be good since you'll be up in the vicinity anyway.. south mountain is quite a drive from scottsdale - at least an hour.... squaw peak is about 15-20 minutes north of the airport.. granted, when your in the mountainy area of the trails, you don't hear a thing but a plane buzzing by every so often.. still very relaxing and some good well mapped treks! I'll bring the trail maps that we have with me to happy hour so you can check them out.

February 18th, 2004, 12:40	#35
sbe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KC Posts: 540	Re: Scottsdale! [ QUOTE ] I'll bring the trail maps that we have with me to happy hour so you can check them out. [/ QUOTE ] Cool! Thanks!! Sarah

February 18th, 2004, 13:37	#36
MikeD Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pinal Airpark Posts: 6,897	Re: Scottsdale! [ QUOTE ] squaw peak is about 15-20 minutes north of the airport. [/ QUOTE ] Is it still squaw peak? [ QUOTE ] you don't hear a thing but a plane buzzing by every so often.. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, would cross over the peak at 1000 AGL when tooling through PHX.

February 18th, 2004, 14:04	#37
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 39,271 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Scottsdale! I think it's Squawk Peak Park, but it's Piestewa Peak Freeway. Or maybe just Piestawa Freeway. I have no idea.

February 18th, 2004, 14:25	#38
sbe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KC Posts: 540	Re: Scottsdale! [ QUOTE ] Yeah, would cross over the peak at 1000 AGL when tooling through PHX. [/ QUOTE ] See, now I would think that would be cool!

February 18th, 2004, 17:09	#39
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 6,651	Re: Scottsdale! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Yeah, would cross over the peak at 1000 AGL when tooling through PHX. [/ QUOTE ] See, now I would think that would be cool! [/ QUOTE ] Why? Because there are no peaks in Missouri?

February 18th, 2004, 17:11	#40
BFLYINGHIGH Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 58	Re: Scottsdale! I live in the Phoenix area and would like to meet up with you guys and gals on friday at Aribas if you wouldn't mind one more. Perhaps I am notifying you too late. It is always good to meet other pilots.

February 18th, 2004, 17:17	#41
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 17,547 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Scottsdale! anyone is welcome to come - we just need to know your "irl" name, so if you look like your wandering around aimlessly, we can shout out...

February 18th, 2004, 17:56	#42
BFLYINGHIGH Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 58	Re: Scottsdale! I am not sure what "irl" means, but I believe you are refering to my real name. It is Brad. I look forward to meeting everyone.

February 18th, 2004, 19:49	#43
MikeD Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pinal Airpark Posts: 6,897	Re: Scottsdale! [ QUOTE ] I am not sure what "irl" means, but I believe you are refering to my real name. It is Brad. I look forward to meeting everyone. [/ QUOTE ] the IRL is the Indy Racing League.

February 18th, 2004, 22:04	#44
sbe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KC Posts: 540	Re: Scottsdale! [ QUOTE ] Why? Because there are no peaks in Missouri? [/ QUOTE ] Not unless you want to call the Ozark "Mountains" peaks... See y'all Friday! Sarah

February 19th, 2004, 22:48	#45
justme Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 81	Re: Scottsdale! Hey all, just wanted to let ya know that I'm gonna try to make it to the little get together Friday. I live in Snotsdale and it would be great to meet some more of you folks. No promises yet that I'll be there but I'm gonna try. I met Aloft today at the Air Center's jet preview and I look forward to meeting the rest of you. I probably won't make it to anything past dinner, but we'll see how things go.

February 20th, 2004, 01:03	#46
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 6,651	Re: Scottsdale! Twisted your arm sufficiently, did I? Cool! Should be a good time. Did that Legacy ever take off? I got tired of waiting after it taxied out. For those who missed it, here was the second-coolest thing about today's show at SDL: Me behind the wheel of an Aston Martin Vanquish.

February 20th, 2004, 08:19	#47
pilot602 Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: who haa Posts: 3,750	Re: Scottsdale! Well it looks like I just missed you Aloft. I was there around 12:40 local time. I'll be at Arribas sometime between 4 and 4:30 (I technically get off at 4:30 but the boss usually leaves early on Fridays and if he does again to day I can leave early as well).

February 20th, 2004, 09:48	#48
MissedApproach Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 537	Re: Scottsdale! I actually did make it to the show from about 11-12. [ QUOTE ] Me behind the wheel of an Aston Martin Vanquish. [/ QUOTE ]Funny, I have four identical pictures of myself and 3 other friends in the Vanquish! Didn't the legacy have the biggest darn cockpit you ever done seen!? Hope everyone had an awesome time. I wasn't planning on going originally because I had several classes but fortunately my roommates convinced me that it was more important than my education! I'd have to agree now!

February 20th, 2004, 12:03	#49
justme Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 81	Re: Scottsdale! Yeah Aloft, ya forced me into it. Was good to meet you yesterday by the way. Would have been nice to meet the others that were there too, but perhaps I'll see ya tonight. I worked from 6am til about 5:30 and yes the legacy finally took off shortly after you did Aloft. It had quite an audience when it did to. I should have taken you down to one of our hangars as we have another Legacy based with us. Oh well, ya seen one ya seen em all, right?

February 20th, 2004, 14:00	#50
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 6,651	Re: Scottsdale! [ QUOTE ] Didn't the legacy have the biggest darn cockpit you ever done seen!? [/ QUOTE ] That Legacy 'pit was the first coolest thing, but that picture (of me in the FO seat) is just for me--like Carson Kressley says, "If you can see it, you can be it!" Isn't the Legacy simply an ERJ-135 with an executive interior? And isn't an ERJ simply a Brasilia with jet engines? If so, then the Brasilia 'pit should be as large as the Legacy's, right? (Dunno, never been in a Brasilia.)

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