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Mike B · 4 September 2009, 02:12 PM

Well, in just a few days I'll be getting on the silver bird and flying to Phoenix to see my cousins in Gilbert AZ. Never been to that particular part of AZ before, should be fun. In fact, I haven't even started packing yet lol I'll probably start the night before like I always do before a long trip

I'll be staying there a week, and hate to admit it but this is the first time flying (with several layovers I might add) by myself. I'm bringing my laptop, IPhone with many movies preloaded on it, etc. so I should keep myself entertained. If my flights don't change between now and the time I take off, I should be arriving in AZ around 8:15PM after leaving CT @ 3:30PM.
Should be a fun visit. Any recommendations on how to spend my week ? My cousin said to bring only shorts, as it's been well above 100* all week

abigsecret · 4 September 2009, 03:30 PM

Hi Mike!!

He's right about the +100F, but every restaurant and store/mall is pretty chilly, so bring a sweater just for that.
Gilbert... not much excitement there I don't think, but it's not too far from Scottsdale! Lots of excitement there!!
I have a tourist's guide laying around, pm me with your cousins address if you want it, I'll post it tomorrow!

Latrodectus · 5 September 2009, 10:07 AM

Sounds like good times! I like that weather.

...you could catch a few spiders for me or so

Have fun and take pictures!

onkyo · 5 September 2009, 10:08 AM

Never been to AZ myself but I hear its a cool place to visit.

Have a great time Mike!

DesertDogs · 5 September 2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

Never been to AZ myself but I hear its a cool place to visit.

Have a great time Mike!

It is actually a "HOT" place to visit

bodybump · 6 September 2009, 01:19 PM

Dont forget SEDONA!!!!!

Mike B · 6 September 2009, 02:23 PM

Thanks for the wishes everyone !
I leave at 3:20PM, and it's 12AM so I have to get some sleep, then start packing !
Oh, and just as a quick FYI, if you have an IPhone, download the APP called "Airport Maps". It's like $2.99, but it tells you the layouts of 50 major US airports, and many major airports in Canada as well so you don't have to wonder how to get to your next gate. I fly about 2 times a year so for me I found this app. very useful, since I don't have all the airports memorised how to get around in them. Heck, a lot of them are so big they could probably qualify for thier own zip codes lol It also tells you what restaurants/shops are at that specific airport as well. Very useful.

Alright, well, I'll probably post again late Sunday PM when I reach Phoenix.
See ya for now

Mike

Bebot · 6 September 2009, 02:29 PM

I go to Gilbert quite often because my mom lives there. And I also have brother who lives in Avondale, AZ which id 25 min. from Pheonix. There is nothing in Gilbert and it is hot. Scottsdale is pretty but you'll get bored after a day or two. Sedona is a good place to drive for a day. Also, there is Flagstaff and you're only 2 hours away from Tucson, you might as well check it out. If you decide to play golf, make sure that you tee off no later than 6:00 am or you will not finish 18 holes. Did I say it's HOT there? Lots of Indian Casino.

Have fun!!!

PS
Say hello to my mom.

gmh1013 · 6 September 2009, 04:08 PM

Im from AZ....and yes it hot but when I was there a week ago it hit 114 that day....a record but IMHO it does not feel that bad....here in Texas 96 degrees and 60 percent humidity sucks the life right of you.
Im trying to sell house in TX and move back right now.....
Gilbert is a second Mesa ......lots of LDS living there.
The Temple in Mesa is good place to sight see.....and no im not LDS ....but know lots who are.....
Goto to Sedona and the Canyon if you get a chance
Im getting home sick thinking about AZ again...I feel like fish out of water living in Texas...its not for me...I REALLY miss AZ

4 September 2009, 02:12 PM	#1
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	Off to Arizona on Sept 6 !! Well, in just a few days I'll be getting on the silver bird and flying to Phoenix to see my cousins in Gilbert AZ. Never been to that particular part of AZ before, should be fun. In fact, I haven't even started packing yet lol I'll probably start the night before like I always do before a long trip I'll be staying there a week, and hate to admit it but this is the first time flying (with several layovers I might add) by myself. I'm bringing my laptop, IPhone with many movies preloaded on it, etc. so I should keep myself entertained. If my flights don't change between now and the time I take off, I should be arriving in AZ around 8:15PM after leaving CT @ 3:30PM. Should be a fun visit. Any recommendations on how to spend my week ? My cousin said to bring only shorts, as it's been well above 100* all week

4 September 2009, 03:30 PM	#2
abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	Hi Mike!! He's right about the +100F, but every restaurant and store/mall is pretty chilly, so bring a sweater just for that. Gilbert... not much excitement there I don't think, but it's not too far from Scottsdale! Lots of excitement there!! I have a tourist's guide laying around, pm me with your cousins address if you want it, I'll post it tomorrow! __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

5 September 2009, 10:07 AM	#3
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	Sounds like good times! I like that weather. ...you could catch a few spiders for me or so Have fun and take pictures! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

6 September 2009, 01:19 PM	#6
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Dont forget SEDONA!!!!! __________________

6 September 2009, 02:29 PM	#8
Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	I go to Gilbert quite often because my mom lives there. And I also have brother who lives in Avondale, AZ which id 25 min. from Pheonix. There is nothing in Gilbert and it is hot. Scottsdale is pretty but you'll get bored after a day or two. Sedona is a good place to drive for a day. Also, there is Flagstaff and you're only 2 hours away from Tucson, you might as well check it out. If you decide to play golf, make sure that you tee off no later than 6:00 am or you will not finish 18 holes. Did I say it's HOT there? Lots of Indian Casino. Have fun!!! PS Say hello to my mom. __________________ Emil --- __0 __0 __0 ----_-\<,_ -\<, _(_)(_)/_(_)/ (_)

5 September 2009, 10:08 AM	#4
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Never been to AZ myself but I hear its a cool place to visit. Have a great time Mike!

6 September 2009, 02:23 PM	#7
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	Thanks for the wishes everyone ! I leave at 3:20PM, and it's 12AM so I have to get some sleep, then start packing ! Oh, and just as a quick FYI, if you have an IPhone, download the APP called "Airport Maps". It's like $2.99, but it tells you the layouts of 50 major US airports, and many major airports in Canada as well so you don't have to wonder how to get to your next gate. I fly about 2 times a year so for me I found this app. very useful, since I don't have all the airports memorised how to get around in them. Heck, a lot of them are so big they could probably qualify for thier own zip codes lol It also tells you what restaurants/shops are at that specific airport as well. Very useful. Alright, well, I'll probably post again late Sunday PM when I reach Phoenix. See ya for now Mike

6 September 2009, 04:08 PM	#9
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	Im from AZ....and yes it hot but when I was there a week ago it hit 114 that day....a record but IMHO it does not feel that bad....here in Texas 96 degrees and 60 percent humidity sucks the life right of you. Im trying to sell house in TX and move back right now..... Gilbert is a second Mesa ......lots of LDS living there. The Temple in Mesa is good place to sight see.....and no im not LDS ....but know lots who are..... Goto to Sedona and the Canyon if you get a chance Im getting home sick thinking about AZ again...I feel like fish out of water living in Texas...its not for me...I REALLY miss AZ

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