PHX DO - October 13-14
Sep 4, 2006 | 9:26 pm
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Purely from a value standpoint, know that airport/Tempe/Mesa area hotels can be had for as little as $27+ for a 2.5* Courtyard by Marriott via Priceline; 3* Hilton and Radissons appear to be available for $39+, also via Priceline.
Incidentially, this is probably what I'd be doing if I make it to this DO.
Incidentially, this is probably what I'd be doing if I make it to this DO.
Sep 5, 2006 | 6:59 pm
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Originally Posted by vysean
There's Lost Dutchman State Park near Apache Junction, but that might be too far of a drive...
Lost Dutchman is nice, but you may as well drive to Canyon Lake if you are going that far. LD Park is maybe 40 minutes from the airport in good traffic.
Sep 8, 2006 | 6:47 pm
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I'm thinking of staying at the Hilton Squaw Peak Resort and the Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort for 1 night each. Are these good hotels? I am looking for the best value for my money. At both of these resorts I can get a suite with a $50 dining credit for $200 per night. Can I do better?
Sep 10, 2006 | 2:49 pm
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Dinner Location Decided!
Please refer to the original post for details. I need to advise the restaurant of a fairly close head count by the end of September. So... now is the time to decide if you can make it or not. If you doubt you'll make it, please let me know.
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Sep 10, 2006 | 5:56 pm
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There is a party pooper in every group as the ditty goes and I guess that would be me this time. I am headed to ATL on the afternoon of Oct 14, so I can't make a dinner on that date.
Is anybody going to be around on Oct 13th for a get together, formal or otherwise?
Is anybody going to be around on Oct 13th for a get together, formal or otherwise?
Sep 10, 2006 | 5:59 pm
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Originally Posted by PhxFlyGuy
There is a party pooper in every group as the ditty goes and I guess that would be me this time. I am headed to ATL on the afternoon of Oct 14, so I can't make a dinner on that date.
Is anybody going to be around on Oct 13th for a get together, formal or otherwise?
Is anybody going to be around on Oct 13th for a get together, formal or otherwise?
Sep 10, 2006 | 8:33 pm
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Are there any other things that people are thinking about doing for the weekend? In the OP, dinner, drinks afterward, and clubbing(?) are suggested, and there have been other suggestions in the thread as well, such as visiting parks and potentially a MR seminar sometime? I'm just trying to think out my schedule. I should definitely be able to make anything going on Saturday evening, probably things going on during the day on Sat., and potentially something Friday evening. I'll be flying non-revenue, so I'm trying to be a little cautious since I don't know exactly when I would arrive.
I'll even bring a simple door prize to be awarded to the person who flew the most total miles to come to the event.
I'll even bring a simple door prize to be awarded to the person who flew the most total miles to come to the event.
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Sep 10, 2006 | 8:38 pm
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Originally Posted by SchmutzigMSP
I'll even bring a simple door prize to be awarded to the person who flew the most miles to come to the event.
Sep 10, 2006 | 9:21 pm
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Originally Posted by uva185
Are we talking "straight line" miles from our Orgin to Phoenix, or are we including connection miles??
Sep 10, 2006 | 10:15 pm
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Bad part of town?
Originally Posted by UAPremierExec
Papago park may be more centrally located, although its not quite in the best area of Phoenix.
Lost Dutchman is nice, but you may as well drive to Canyon Lake if you are going that far. LD Park is maybe 40 minutes from the airport in good traffic.
Lost Dutchman is nice, but you may as well drive to Canyon Lake if you are going that far. LD Park is maybe 40 minutes from the airport in good traffic.
Truly, it's as safe as anywhere( which of course doesn't mean 100%, but good enough for govt. work). Also in re-reading past notes, I have to second the burger at Chuck Box( although I haven't been in a while). However, if you want the real AZ/Tempe food experience go a block over to Restaurant Mexico and have the cheese enchiladas with green sauce and a taco suave.
Sep 11, 2006 | 1:04 am
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Originally Posted by MileageAddict
SATURDAY OCTOBER 14, 2006 - FLYERTALK DINNER - 7:00 PM at Bill Johnson's Big Apple, 3757 Van Buren Street
This unique restaurant with lots of local character is located less than a mile from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
This unique restaurant with lots of local character is located less than a mile from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
And don't mind the ladies milling around on Van Buren, they're friendly.
MMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmm. Bar-B-Que.