It might be easier to pick up a cow pie after you get to El Paso then take a derby pie on the plane.

There is a chance I may be going to Louisville again, as the plant that I did the conversion a few years back is probably going to get some more new business.

But that piece of new business is now between that plant , and another one in Alabama

As far as the chocoflan, I may have to make one, I haven't found a single volunteer that wants to head south of the border

Again, not surprised that nobody is interested in making an expedition to Juarez.

And if you actually do need to go to Lou, call me and I will steer you to a few good places so that you do not dislike it as much. From what I gather of the location of the plant, there is no reason to stay at that motel in Shepherdsville. There are now some very nice hotels downtown that are not much of a driving difference from that plant and it is night and day staying in town as v. redneck country.

I'm willing to head south of the border. :-)

Here's another activity: take a ride on the Wyler Aerial Tramway. I'm hoping to get interest on this particular one...

No to the first and probably yes to the second.

Unless I cancel our tix by tomorrow am, we are not coming. HNL instead.
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I really hope that you don't reconsider. Especially since the price of Capt'n Crunch is $6+ per box in Honolulu and less than $4 at a Wal-Mart in El Paso. :D

I'm going because I missed the last DO there (I joined FT just after it) and I don't want to miss it this time. Also, I have family and many friends in ELP that I would like to say "Hello!" to ... and who are expecting me to bring them gifts (t-shirts, coffee mugs, koozies, etc.) with The Pentagon branding all over them...

I'm buying my tickets next month. ^

The tramway is cool, something we can all definitely do

I told my wife about the Border Patrol Museum (only one of it's kind in the world) and all she did was give me a frown

Unless you work for Border Patrol or customs, don't think you are all that interested in it

sounds good to me. I am now leaving later on Sunday due to flight changes. Now on the 7.08 pm UA flight to DEN.

I will probably book us in on Friday evening at the same time as cfischer and out on Monday after breakfast but I still need a bit more time to see how our October schedule develops a bit further.

ELP Native offering tips
 

While I can't join all y'all for ELP DO, would like to offer some suggestions:

1. Avoid Juarez.:td: It's just too dangerous these days.
2. Chico's Tacos. Yes! ^ It's a classic.
3. Suggest staying by the airport rather than downtown. Downtown EP isn't like downtown in other cities. There's not a lot to do at night and the crime rate is a bit high.
4. Old Mesilla is a good bet.
5. Other restaurant ideas that are sure bets:
The Little Diner in Canutillo, TX. It's on the TX/NM border. While small and a bit difficult to find, the food it worth the trouble. Authentic gorditas, etc.
Cattlemen's Restaurant, a bit west in Fabens, TX, and on a cattle ranch, is a great place and has large rooms for groups. Small to huge steaks, ribs, etc., from stock raised there. Veggie fare is also available.

I do speak from exp. Lived in ELP for 25+ years, from age 8 to well, much older, with break for university. My dad was a police officer. Still have many friends there, inc on the PD, and visit occasionally. Would love to join y'all, but I'm rehabing from a serious back injury so not traveling for a while.

At least you'll be there at a time the temps are more manageable, but do be sure to stay hydrated. :p

Have fun and remember, there the green sauce can be the hotter one.

Is this DO happening, because I think I want in.

Of course it is

Ok, I am booked for this. Have a 70.00 room at the ELP HGI. I wanted to rent a car and stay at the HI Juarez, but crossing the border multiple times could be a hassle.