Author Topic: The 7th Annual "Gathering of Eagles" in Cottonwood, AZ - May 4-5, 2018 (Read 52610 times)

jdgretz · « **Reply #150 on:** February 16, 2018, 01:15:14 PM »

Quote from: JJ on February 16, 2018, 12:26:16 PM

Yes, I stay in a hotel near the facility 4 nights per week, Mon. thru Thurs., (company paid), and drive home Fri. @ 12 noon, so technically, only 2 times per week, but it is 2 hours / 122 miles each way!! 4 nights in Chandler, 3 nights in Vortex-Land, then the cycle repeats!

At least you're getting some mileage for your two hour commute. San Fernando Valley to LAX in peak traffic hours, and in a car, can take that long, or damn near it and that commute is under 30 miles. Sure glad I don't have to do that any longer.

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JJ · « **Reply #151 on:** February 17, 2018, 08:04:06 AM »

Quote from: jdgretz on February 16, 2018, 01:15:14 PM

At least you're getting some mileage for your two hour commute. San Fernando Valley to LAX in peak traffic hours, and in a car, can take that long, or damn near it and that commute is under 30 miles. Sure glad I don't have to do that any longer.

jdg

I flew into Oakland International last week just for the day on business, and forgot how bad traffic was...even between 9am-2:30pm....forget about "Rush Hour!!"

Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #152 on:** February 17, 2018, 08:38:44 AM »

Give Nor-Cal some loves for me!

At least Oakland I is an easy airport to get in/out of. Phoenix natives have no idea about how bad traffic is elsewhere. IMHO Maricopa County has done a decent job of anticipating and preventing most of the traffic issues that plague other metropolitan areas.

Tom · « **Reply #153 on:** February 17, 2018, 12:12:20 PM »

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JJ · « **Reply #154 on:** February 17, 2018, 04:39:43 PM »

Quote from: Guzzi Gal on February 17, 2018, 08:38:44 AM

Give Nor-Cal some loves for me!

At least Oakland I is an easy airport to get in/out of. Phoenix natives have no idea about how bad traffic is elsewhere. IMHO Maricopa County has done a decent job of anticipating and preventing most of the traffic issues that plague other metropolitan areas.

Oakland International is much easier to fly into then SFO and certainly LAX...no question!!

twowings · « **Reply #155 on:** February 17, 2018, 04:56:20 PM »

I think it was United who provided a cockpit comm channel on the headphones...SFO traffic was an amazing mix of inbound overseas flights where the International Radio Operators Phonetic Alphabet is the most English some pilots speak and the 'Chuck Yeager'-style West Virginia drawl "We got ourselves a little problem, folks..." of English-speaking pilots challenged AT Control operations...hats off to those folks who always seem to manage a "Have a good flight, sir/madam..." despite conditions....

JJ · « **Reply #156 on:** February 18, 2018, 09:17:38 AM »

Quote from: twowings on February 17, 2018, 04:56:20 PM

I think it was United who provided a cockpit comm channel on the headphones...SFO traffic was an amazing mix of inbound overseas flights where the International Radio Operators Phonetic Alphabet is the most English some pilots speak and the 'Chuck Yeager'-style West Virginia drawl "We got ourselves a little problem, folks..." of English-speaking pilots challenged AT Control operations...hats off to those folks who always seem to manage a "Have a good flight, sir/madam..." despite conditions....

Meanwhile...in snoozy, historic Cottonwood, AZ...

JJ · « **Reply #157 on:** February 19, 2018, 01:22:56 PM »

A nice little *** BUMP *** of a Monday plug courtesy of Frank Wedge and team at the MGNOC newsletter HQ!! :1:

JJ · « **Reply #158 on:** February 22, 2018, 05:44:03 AM »

Time flies when you are working full-time!! Only about 2 months to go now!

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ITSec · « **Reply #159 on:** February 22, 2018, 08:03:42 PM »

Quote from: JJ on February 19, 2018, 01:22:56 PM

A nice little *** BUMP *** of a Monday plug courtesy of Frank Wedge and team at the MGNOC newsletter HQ!! :1:

Sure hope we don't end up looking like a bunch of scavengers on thin ice!

JJ · « **Reply #160 on:** February 25, 2018, 07:00:25 AM »

Quote from: ITSec on February 22, 2018, 08:03:42 PM

Sure hope we don't end up looking like a bunch of scavengers on thin ice!

Sadly...too late for that now!!

JJ · « **Reply #161 on:** February 27, 2018, 07:38:03 AM »

The road to "Geezerdom" is always paved with good intentions...

twowings · « **Reply #162 on:** February 27, 2018, 10:54:51 AM »

Pretty rowdy-looking bunch there!! I'll be more than one napkin was just thrown on the ground...

JJ · « **Reply #163 on:** February 27, 2018, 02:53:41 PM »

Quote from: twowings on February 27, 2018, 10:54:51 AM

Pretty rowdy-looking bunch there!! I'll be more than one napkin was just thrown on the ground...

Well...since I have a touch of "OCD"...I would personally be running around and be picking up the napkins on the ground!!!

Seriously though, we cleaned up quite well for both days...and gave extra food, (Pizza from Fri. night and BBQ from Sat. night), that was left-over to the hotel staff...and they were very grateful and happy!

gscott · « **Reply #164 on:** February 28, 2018, 11:07:22 PM »

OCD? I've got CDO! It's a lot like OCD, but in alphabetical order. Like it should be.

I booked a room today. So put me down for pizza and BBQ! The room was $98 a night, they said that's the rate cause it's "Fair Weekend". So big goings-on in Cottonwood?

JJ · « **Reply #165 on:** March 01, 2018, 10:39:38 AM »

Quote from: gscott on February 28, 2018, 11:07:22 PM

OCD? I've got CDO! It's a lot like OCD, but in alphabetical order. Like it should be.

I booked a room today. So put me down for pizza and BBQ! The room was $98 a night, they said that's the rate cause it's "Fair Weekend". So big goings-on in Cottonwood?

This is what they are referring to...."The annual Verde Valley Fair"

alanp · « **Reply #166 on:** March 01, 2018, 06:16:53 PM »

I am really hoping to make it down there this year, but am not in a position to commit. I have a question for the Arizona knowledgeable. How hard would it be to find a "last minute", say within a week of the event, room in the area? It is sort of a popular area and good season to be there, so I am concerned that winging it will work. Thoughts and suggestions welcome.

JJ · « **Reply #167 on:** March 02, 2018, 05:00:22 AM »

Quote from: alanp on March 01, 2018, 06:16:53 PM

I am really hoping to make it down there this year, but am not in a position to commit. I have a question for the Arizona knowledgeable. How hard would it be to find a "last minute", say within a week of the event, room in the area? It is sort of a popular area and good season to be there, so I am concerned that winging it will work. Thoughts and suggestions welcome.

You should be fine...there is a Super 8, Best Western, and several other hotels / motels in and around the Cottonwood area and all within 5-15 minutes from "The View" we we are staying. However, need to CALL and CHECK first. Also, there is the Rio Verde campground 5 minutes away as well.

alanp · « **Reply #168 on:** March 02, 2018, 02:35:22 PM »

Thanks JJ, that sounds promising. I really hope I can make it down there!

ITSec · « **Reply #169 on:** March 02, 2018, 06:41:18 PM »

Well, I made a reservation, so you can tentatively plan on another mouth at dinner Friday and Saturday (and being used extensively for drinking and gabbing otherwise). I still am not sure enough to say I will be there, but if there's another event in the area I figured I'd better reserve in case.

Now, which bike to ride? The Norge? No, it'll likely be in for service. The Stelvio? Maybe - but I might want to use it for New Mexico late on. The Griso? Sounds like just the right distance, and the right kind of bike for the roads in the area! Decisions, decisions....

gscott · « **Reply #170 on:** March 02, 2018, 07:44:08 PM »

You can cancel with only 24 hours notice, so that's good. Not sold out yet? I think they are getting close. The Norge will be my weapon of choice, 1500 miles each way.

JJ · « **Reply #171 on:** March 03, 2018, 06:45:00 AM »

If you show up on ANY motorcycle, Guzzi or whatever, that's all that really matters!

In downtown Cottonwood, on Main Street, there are also two motels - The Tavern Hotel (behind the Tavern Grill) and the The Iron Horse, and more. Check those out as well...maybe 15 minutes away. See below

The Pines Motel and Super 8 and Best Western are all walking distance to the View Motel!

Historic downtown Cottonwood is the NEW happening place in the Verde Valley, with restaurants, shops, wineries and more!

JJ · « **Reply #172 on:** March 05, 2018, 07:47:43 AM »

Weather's getting warmer here in the Valley of the Sun - 72 degrees forecast for today....Only two months to go now!!

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Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #173 on:** March 05, 2018, 10:23:26 AM »

The riding this weekend in the valley was fabulous!

JJ · « **Reply #174 on:** March 05, 2018, 10:34:23 AM »

Quote from: Guzzi Gal on March 05, 2018, 10:23:26 AM

The riding this weekend in the valley was fabulous!

Still a little "chilly" up in Vortex-Land...so no riding for me last weekend, but did manage a little get-together on our back deck with some neighbors / friends!

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gscott · « **Reply #175 on:** March 05, 2018, 07:29:53 PM »

Quote from: JJ on March 05, 2018, 07:47:43 AM

Weather's getting warmer here in the Valley of the Sun - 72 degrees forecast for today....Only two months to go now!! :1:

Average is about 90 degrees early May. Safe to assume the pool will be open?

JJ · « **Reply #176 on:** March 06, 2018, 04:50:42 AM »

Quote from: gscott on March 05, 2018, 07:29:53 PM

Average is about 90 degrees early May. Safe to assume the pool will be open?

Yes...it can get "toasty" in May...and yes, the pool and Jacuzzi will be open and are quite nice!

Pack your swim trunks!!

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Guzzi Gal · « **Reply #177 on:** March 06, 2018, 07:07:01 AM »

Quote from: gscott on March 05, 2018, 07:29:53 PM

Average is about 90 degrees early May. Safe to assume the pool will be open?

Go swimming!?!

Unless the pool is heated, we low desert dwellers won't dip a toe without the temps being 100 or better for at least a week! When we visit California my children "swim" in the hot tub as the pool, even heated, turns them blue.

JJ · « **Reply #178 on:** March 06, 2018, 02:45:55 PM »

Quote from: Guzzi Gal on March 06, 2018, 07:07:01 AM

Go swimming!?! Unless the pool is heated, we low desert dwellers won't dip a toe without the temps being 100 or better for at least a week! When we visit California my children "swim" in the hot tub as the pool, even heated, turns them blue.

From The View Motel website: ....the heated pool and spa (which are seasonal)...

ITSec · « **Reply #179 on:** March 06, 2018, 06:29:34 PM »

Quote from: Guzzi Gal on March 06, 2018, 07:07:01 AM

Go swimming!?! Unless the pool is heated, we low desert dwellers won't dip a toe without the temps being 100 or better for at least a week! When we visit California my children "swim" in the hot tub as the pool, even heated, turns them blue.

I know of a couple good boarding schools in Canada where you can send them to toughen up!

That's what the British royal family does...

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