Phoenix Metro Herf~~~

[Steeler2]

Originally Posted by smokin5

6 miles +/-, I'd say. I'm only a mile from the Courthouse Square.
Absolutely, I can pick you up.
So long as it's before 2:00 P.M., when the Gin & Tonics
have completely taken over my body & soul, that is.
Or maybe I can find a semi-clothed chaufferrette?

For those who don't know, June 21 is ALSO the Official
Opening of G&T Season. I've got my license, how 'bout you?

Well, I'll put the 21st on the old palm pilot!!!!!!!!

The semi-clothed chaufferette would be nice

I can be down to Tucson at 12:00 am. Which airport are you closest to down there z3ro? Can you come up to Marana regional airport???

If you can, we can make it to Prescott Love field in approx 45 min's. My Bo cruises around 200 mph and that's about 140 miles +/-.

Oh, I almost forgot to ask if there are any local hotels with vacancy?

I too have been known to partake of a few Tanqueray & Tonics myself and probably would need to refrain from, "flying while blind" so to speak...

Z3ro, I can also just avoid drinking altogether if you need to get back, just let me know!!!

[Steeler2]

I love it when a plan comes together!!!

(in my best George Peppard voice)

[z3ro]

Im closest to Tucson airport. I dont even know where marana airport is?

[kgoings]

Yo Steeler I live right down the street from that Tinderbox! I am willing to meet up and smoke with you any time! Are you a member there?

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by z3ro

Im closest to Tucson airport. I dont even know where marana airport is?

Have you given any thought to going to Google Maps and typing in Marana airport? This guy is offering to come pick you up in his private plane!! If it were me, my response would be "What time do you want me to be there?" and "Can I bring anything for you to eat or drink?"

[jcarlton]

Originally Posted by pnoon

Have you given any thought to going to Google Maps and typing in Marana airport? This guy is offering to come pick you up in his private plane!! If it were me, my response would be "What time do you want me to be there?" and "Can I bring anything for you to eat or drink?"

[Steeler2]

Tucson internation is fine too. Just a little more time on the ground there. It's a class C airport so you have to wait for the big commercial iron on the runway and on the ramp. Usually takes an extra 20 minutes just to taxi around there.

If you were curious as to heat in a non-airconditioned plane, you certainly will find out what's it's like on the tarmac in late June for around 20 or 30 minutes waiting to take off.

Marana has only light GA aircraft so there is virtually no wait on the ground. It's on the north border of Tucson. It's right by the rillito cement plant. You take the Avra Valley exit about 2 miles off I-10. It's the next exit (if going north) after the Ina exit.

Z3ro, let me know if you still want to come out of Tucson int'l and I can certainly go there too. Are you in south or north Tucson?

[Steeler2]

Originally Posted by kgoings

Yo Steeler I live right down the street from that Tinderbox! I am willing to meet up and smoke with you any time! Are you a member there?

I'm not a member but the members area looks quite enticing. I'll have to join today and maybe we can herf in the "member's" lounge

I guess you could say we'd be hanging out with the rest of the "members"...

[smokin5]

First off, apologies to Steeler2 for threadjacking your attempt to host a herf. I'll buy your 1st drink at my place to atone. Second, there's always room at my house for both voluntary AND involuntary overnight guests. I don't know how many Phoenix friends are coming yet, but I have several extra rooms, real beds, couches, & inflatable beds. So long as you don't mind a big friendly dog (How friendly? Don't ask...).Third, z3ro, get a map & meet this flyboy in Marana. Way more efficient & the cost of fuel will be significantly less. Fourth, if anyone else is interested to see how we FOG&G's party Prescott-style, let me know & I'll provide more info.

[z3ro]

Let me see whats up money wise, to see if i can stay the night there. Id rather stay and have a few drinks, than have to fly back early and miss out on the fun

[Steeler2]

Originally Posted by smokin5

First off, apologies to Steeler2 for threadjacking your attempt to host a herf. I'll buy your 1st drink at my place to atone. Second, there's always room at my house for both voluntary AND involuntary overnight guests. I don't know how many Phoenix friends are coming yet, but I have several extra rooms, real beds, couches, & inflatable beds. So long as you don't mind a big friendly dog (How friendly? Don't ask...).Third, z3ro, get a map & meet this flyboy in Marana. Way more efficient & the cost of fuel will be significantly less. Fourth, if anyone else is interested to see how we FOG&G's party Prescott-style, let me know & I'll provide more info.

Wow smokin,
That's overly generous. I'll let z3ro decide if he wants to stay over night but as for me, I am so there!!!.

I will also reiterate to z3ro what Tom Cruise said in risky business, "sometimes you just have to say, what the F*** "

Also, If money is tight for you I can certainly come to Tucson International. Just bring yourself and a few stogies for the herf. I'll take care of everything else. Don't sweat the small stuff Z

[z3ro]

How many flying hours do you have? Sorry, just nervous about small planes.

[z3ro]

Do we have a day for sure? Saturday & Sunday 14th & 15th im busy (motorcycle riders course) and Saturday the 21rst im busy again (speeding ticket class).

let me know whats goin on

[Steeler2]

Originally Posted by z3ro

How many flying hours do you have? Sorry, just nervous about small planes.

Well, I've been flying since I was 16 and I'm 44 now. To tell you the truth I don't really keep perfect records on flying time after 1,000 hours. I've been flying for nearly 30 years and have never had an accident. I've flown many different planes in several different states in all kinds of conditions.

I have owned this particular plane for three years and it's my second one, I used to own a Grumman tiger. I am instrument rated and current on everything as is my plane. It's in better shape than many I see that are only a few years old. It's hangared and pampered. I wipe it down after every flight so it's always ready to go when I get there.

Z, Don't feel bad, lots of people feel nervous about flying in a smaller GA aircraft. However, I will tell you that the Bonanza is a lot bigger than the small planes you are probably thinking of. It's got retractable gear, a 3 blade prop, a 285 hp 520 cubic inch engine, and lots of room inside. It was originally designated a 5 place but I removed the 5th seat for more baggage room. You can sit in the back seat and put your legs out straight and barely touch the seat in front of you. Comparing a Bonanza to a cessna 172 would be like comparing a pinto to a lincoln.

As for the date, it has always been the 21st since the first post Smokin' made saying "I'll be hosting my own party on June 21 to celebrate the longest day in the wrongest way."

So, if you have something scheduled on the 21st, you're gonna miss the herf (and the "Tierra-girls").

Just so's ya know Smokin', I'll be there at the Prescott airport regardless!!

Save that Tanqueray & Tonic and the room...

I'll get down off my box now...

[z3ro]

Damn, i really wanted to go to, but i guess im sh1t outta luck. Stupid traffic class...