TUCSON ARIZONA DO - Sunday March 27 & Monday March 28 2011
Mar 25, 2011, 6:54 pm
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The North 1st feels less authentic to me -- it is an oddly more formal atmosphere with wait staff, menus and ordering at the table. That said, the location could work well since we could easily drive a mile down the road afterward and leave some of our cars in the (free on weekends) parking garage on the UA campus. (The garage is located a block away from 1st/Euclid. & Speedway. We could drop off some cars and then drive a few miles down Speedway to I-10.)
Reservation is at 5:30pm as I'm trying to be kind to those driving in from Phoenix.
Mar 26, 2011, 10:07 am
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Cathy and I will be there for dinner at El Charro, I can't remembet the last time I ate there. I used to live about a block away about 40 years ago, now I'm on the other side of downtown in the El Minuto district. 
I need to work most of the weekend, so I won't be going to the Titan Missle Museum. I had a couple of Pima Air passes that expired last month, and haven't received the ones for the current year yet.
I may try to break away for lunch on Sunday.
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow
I need to work most of the weekend, so I won't be going to the Titan Missle Museum. I had a couple of Pima Air passes that expired last month, and haven't received the ones for the current year yet.
I may try to break away for lunch on Sunday.
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow
Mar 26, 2011, 9:07 pm
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sorry for the delay, I've got limited internet access.
No worries to those that can't make all events, if you can just make lunch, please do (ha no pun intended).
See y'all tomorrow for lunch^
No worries to those that can't make all events, if you can just make lunch, please do (ha no pun intended).
See y'all tomorrow for lunch^
Mar 27, 2011, 5:29 pm
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I think there some new lovers of the Sonoran hot dog.
MarshKing, I did my own taste test and I agree with your opinion that GC serves a better dog but that said, I certainly inhaled my dog at BK
Really enjoyed the missle museum, now looking foward to dinner. I think the Carne Seca has my name written on it. (Lean Angus beef sun-dried to perfection, shredded & flash-grilled with green chile & onions. Served with guacamole, Pico de Charro salsa, arroz & frijoles refritos or Charros & corn tortillas)
MarshKing, I did my own taste test and I agree with your opinion that GC serves a better dog but that said, I certainly inhaled my dog at BK
Really enjoyed the missle museum, now looking foward to dinner. I think the Carne Seca has my name written on it. (Lean Angus beef sun-dried to perfection, shredded & flash-grilled with green chile & onions. Served with guacamole, Pico de Charro salsa, arroz & frijoles refritos or Charros & corn tortillas)
Mar 28, 2011, 6:33 am
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Please tell me this is going to be an annual DO, so I can make plans for next year? I'm drooling over the thought of a Sonoran hot dog!
Mar 28, 2011, 8:40 am
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Edited to add: I'm not going to be able to attend the graveyard tour as business, while on vaca!! :-( is keeping me glued to my laptop.
54 of those bad boy sites used to be around. Wichita, Little Rock & Tucson were chosen because they were 'secondary' cities with good rural areas that in the event if struck by the Soviets would inflict a minor population death compared to the major US cities at the time.
some were sweaty at dinner with the chilies but no worries, glad you were able to make lunch^
So far the odds would be good that there would be another one as so far, there have been Tucson Do's two years in a row now. Probably won't be planned around spring break as flights are VERY full & pricey.
For those that used to attend the annual Tucson Do's in the past, what did STIFFS stand for?
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54 of those bad boy sites used to be around. Wichita, Little Rock & Tucson were chosen because they were 'secondary' cities with good rural areas that in the event if struck by the Soviets would inflict a minor population death compared to the major US cities at the time.
For those that used to attend the annual Tucson Do's in the past, what did STIFFS stand for?
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Mar 28, 2011, 9:45 am
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So far the odds would be good that there would be another one as so far, there have been Tucson Do's two years in a row now. Probably won't be planned around spring break as flights are VERY full & pricey.
For those that used to attend the annual Tucson Do's in the past, what did STIFFS stand for?
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For those that used to attend the annual Tucson Do's in the past, what did STIFFS stand for?
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Mar 28, 2011, 9:06 pm
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Edited to add: I'm not going to be able to attend the graveyard tour as business, while on vaca!! :-( is keeping me glued to my laptop.
54 of those bad boy sites used to be around. Wichita, Little Rock & Tucson were chosen because they were 'secondary' cities with good rural areas that in the event if struck by the Soviets would inflict a minor population death compared to the major US cities at the time.
some were sweaty at dinner with the chilies but no worries, glad you were able to make lunch^
So far the odds would be good that there would be another one as so far, there have been Tucson Do's two years in a row now. Probably won't be planned around spring break as flights are VERY full & pricey.
For those that used to attend the annual Tucson Do's in the past, what did STIFFS stand for?
-
54 of those bad boy sites used to be around. Wichita, Little Rock & Tucson were chosen because they were 'secondary' cities with good rural areas that in the event if struck by the Soviets would inflict a minor population death compared to the major US cities at the time.
some were sweaty at dinner with the chilies but no worries, glad you were able to make lunch^
So far the odds would be good that there would be another one as so far, there have been Tucson Do's two years in a row now. Probably won't be planned around spring break as flights are VERY full & pricey.
For those that used to attend the annual Tucson Do's in the past, what did STIFFS stand for?
-
STIFFS : South Tucson International Frequent Flyer Society
Apr 3, 2011, 8:18 pm
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Edited to add: I'm not going to be able to attend the graveyard tour as business, while on vaca!! :-( is keeping me glued to my laptop.
54 of those bad boy sites used to be around. Wichita, Little Rock & Tucson were chosen because they were 'secondary' cities with good rural areas that in the event if struck by the Soviets would inflict a minor population death compared to the major US cities at the time.
some were sweaty at dinner with the chilies but no worries, glad you were able to make lunch^
So far the odds would be good that there would be another one as so far, there have been Tucson Do's two years in a row now. Probably won't be planned around spring break as flights are VERY full & pricey.
For those that used to attend the annual Tucson Do's in the past, what did STIFFS stand for?
-
54 of those bad boy sites used to be around. Wichita, Little Rock & Tucson were chosen because they were 'secondary' cities with good rural areas that in the event if struck by the Soviets would inflict a minor population death compared to the major US cities at the time.
some were sweaty at dinner with the chilies but no worries, glad you were able to make lunch^
So far the odds would be good that there would be another one as so far, there have been Tucson Do's two years in a row now. Probably won't be planned around spring break as flights are VERY full & pricey.
For those that used to attend the annual Tucson Do's in the past, what did STIFFS stand for?
-
South Tucson International Frequent Flyers Association
Apr 10, 2011, 6:41 pm
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Cathy and I will be there for dinner at El Charro, I can't remembet the last time I ate there. I used to live about a block away about 40 years ago, now I'm on the other side of downtown in the El Minuto district.
I need to work most of the weekend, so I won't be going to the Titan Missle Museum. I had a couple of Pima Air passes that expired last month, and haven't received the ones for the current year yet.
I may try to break away for lunch on Sunday.
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow
I need to work most of the weekend, so I won't be going to the Titan Missle Museum. I had a couple of Pima Air passes that expired last month, and haven't received the ones for the current year yet.
I may try to break away for lunch on Sunday.
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow
Just checked in for the 1st time in I dont know how long..
Wanted to post to say hi to you & Cathy.. trust you are both very well..
Please let me know when you are next in NYC.
BTW, my last visit to EL Charro was '86, I think.. too long ago.. lol
I'm still proudly sporting your original issue, pre FT, 'OLD GOLD' luggage tag
Apr 11, 2011, 6:06 am
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Jul 8, 2011, 8:33 am
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I'll be back in TUS 7-10 through 7-16 if anybody wants to meet up for lunch/dinner/drinks. Maybe a trip to The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum? Always open to suggestions. El Charro? Peruvian Cuisine?
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