sartre 0 #1 January 14, 2007 Hey, I'm looking for some good suggestions for activities for my husband while we're in Eloy. We'll have a rental car, so he can drive. He doesn't skydive, has no interest in the tunnel; so what other stuff can I suggest to him? He does golf, and is planning on bringing his clubs. Any suggestions for a good golf course? Any ideas would be great. No smartass stuff, though. PS: This is my chance to show him how cool the skydiving community is. So Remi, don't blow it for me if you see us there!!! (kidding!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 January 14, 2007 Plenty of golf courses down there.... There is also the Aircraft boneyard at Davis Monthan AFB in Tucson....there are tours and they have an exibit of old aircraft. Take the drive from Coolidge down to Tucson on the road that is just on the east side of that range of mountains to the SE of the DZ.. REALLLY pretty suguaro forest over there. Tombstone is just south of Tucson... you can check out the OK Corral. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #3 January 14, 2007 Great places there to go caving Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #4 January 14, 2007 The Tumbleweed bar down the road from the DZ is a good place to get loaded and pick-up trashy women. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gremlin 0 #5 January 14, 2007 The aircraft graveyard is great fun and you can get a tour of one of the old intercontinental ballistic missile silos. there is a park to wander around on the way to Tuscon and erm.... Or just relax with a massage at the dz.I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #6 January 14, 2007 lol! Well, he can get loaded and pick me up at the Bent Prop. He needs daytime entertainment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlofty 0 #7 January 14, 2007 When are you going? Lots to do between Phoenix and Tuscon... If your coming this month, The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction is going on in Scottsdale (http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/0114auction0114a.html) , about a 1 hour drive from Eloy. If he is any kind of a car enthusiast this is the mother of all car shows/auctions. Lots of fun places to go depending on time of year. Besides golf, what is he into? “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 51 #8 January 14, 2007 The missile silo is called the Titan Missile Museum and it's just the other side of Tucson in a town call Suharita or Suarita or something like that. It's very cool if you're into that sort of thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #9 January 14, 2007 ooh, he might like the car show. We're coming this week. Part of my problem is that he's not into a whole lot. Sports mainly. (Except the sport of skydiving....yet!). I think he'd be willing to hit a car show. As for hiking, all by himself, probably not. But keep the suggestions coming. I'll print them out for him and see what sounds good to him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlofty 0 #10 January 14, 2007 If he would like the car show I would highly recommend it! it turns into a hell of a party. This year is supposed to be bigger than ever it's cool to people watch too. Lots of movie and sports celebrities always attend, Lots of fun and good scenery,! Another thought, There is a Harley Davidson shop in Chandler, a South suburb of Phoenix (about 30-40 min. from Eloy) They have a great fleet of rental Motorcycles. He could ride during the day and out to the DZ. This is assuming that it warms a little. Today I woke up to 19F temp. not 119F (as we have in the summer) 19F.....Burr, I almost had to put on a pair a long pants... I think I only own one pair, gotta find 'em. “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #11 January 14, 2007 QuoteREALLLY pretty suguaro forest over there How do you guys pronounce that word? Sounds like a drive I'd like to take with him with my camera. Good idea! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mlofty 0 #12 January 14, 2007 Pronounced "saw-war-o" And that is a good idea! This is "road trip heaven" lots of cool back-road drives with a lot of scenery.. I'll try and think of some good places to go not too far out of Eloy. We'll try and warm things up a little for you in the mean time “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #13 January 14, 2007 my parents are in AZ right now... I could call them up and ask for suggestions. my dad enjoys sports... although I don't think he plays golf much anymore.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stitch 0 #14 January 14, 2007 Get him a plastic bucket and shovel. He can be constructive and build sand castles. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #15 January 14, 2007 Quote We'll try and warm things up a little for you in the mean time Please do!! Although here it's currently snowing and the temp is in the single digits, so I guess I should be happy with your projected highs in the 50's & 60's. Any tips on what to plan on wearing underneath the jumpsuit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #16 January 14, 2007 Quotemy parents are in AZ right now... I could call them up and ask for suggestions. my dad enjoys sports... although I don't think he plays golf much anymore. Call 'em up! They're not in Sun City, are they? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #17 January 14, 2007 QuoteGet him a plastic bucket and shovel. He can be constructive and build sand castles. You, Stitch, are chock full of helpful suggestions. You probably know the locations of the adult entertainment spots as well, don't you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LouDiamond 1 #18 January 14, 2007 Don't forget, there is always that big ass ditch they have out there that he could go look at. I think they call it Grand something or other"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #19 January 14, 2007 lol! yes, well, that's something else I'd like to do as well. I don't know if he'd go alone. But I'll put it out there as a suggestion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mlofty 0 #20 January 14, 2007 "Any tips on what to plan on wearing underneath the jumpsuit?" HMMM... Something the medics could appreciate when they are treating you on the way to the ER with a shattered pelvis. I'm thinking Perla! Sassy yet expensive. Or anything frilly and crotchless...... ooohhh, actually I think it's been warmer at altitude than standing on the tarmac. Maybe just a neck warmer for the ride up. “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #21 January 14, 2007 Careful! Don't jinx me. I've walked away from some very hard landings in my very brief skydiving career. I've found mud puddles to land in, farmers irrigation ditches, those bush/tree things that are out there, and lots of desert. Maybe I should just have him bring a pair of binoculars and come pick me up from my out landings. So seriously, then, do you think I need to wear UnderArmour? Shorts vs longer pants? Guess I can bring a variety. I'll probably need the UnderArmour for the tunnel at night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mlofty 0 #22 January 14, 2007 I would do the under armour thing for sure. It may be a desert but but no humidity so it can go from 60 to 0 in about 5.2 (like a Saleen Mustang, but in reverse) once the sun sets If your from Colorado you know the drill... layers baby layers (like ogres and onions). This also gives you an advantage at the mandatory Strip-poker skydiving event held every third week in January.... Oh looky here that's just when your going to be at the DZ. Lucky you! “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chutem 0 #23 January 14, 2007 Scott, thanks for the training and 2 wingsuit jumps at the holiday boogie. Back on topic, He or you and he could come out to Canyon or Saguaro Lake and rent a boat. These lakes are both in the mountains about 1hr20min drive from Eloy. You can check it out at www.precisionmarine.biz, the scenery and fishing are good. James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mlofty 0 #24 January 14, 2007 OOHH, youve heard of my X-wife? The only "Grand" I am acquainted with in reference to her however, the few H_H_Hundred grand she took from my eva-luvin ass! O sorry did that sound Bitter? “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #25 January 15, 2007 - Casa Grande Indian pueblo ruins, north of Eloy. - Hills north of Eloy: mountain lakes, dams, & Indian cliff dwellings. - Climb Mt. Picacho, south of Eloy. - Saguaro National Forest, south of Eloy. - Tucson's Skyline Drive, scenic mountain road. - Catalina State Park, Indian ruins, west of Tucson. - Coronado National Forest, south of Tucson - San Xavier Spanish Mission, south of Tucson - Tubac Spanish Presido (fort), south of Tucson - Titan nuclear missle silo museum, south of Tucson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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mlofty 0 #12 January 14, 2007 Pronounced "saw-war-o" And that is a good idea! This is "road trip heaven" lots of cool back-road drives with a lot of scenery.. I'll try and think of some good places to go not too far out of Eloy. We'll try and warm things up a little for you in the mean time “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #13 January 14, 2007 my parents are in AZ right now... I could call them up and ask for suggestions. my dad enjoys sports... although I don't think he plays golf much anymore.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #14 January 14, 2007 Get him a plastic bucket and shovel. He can be constructive and build sand castles. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #15 January 14, 2007 Quote We'll try and warm things up a little for you in the mean time Please do!! Although here it's currently snowing and the temp is in the single digits, so I guess I should be happy with your projected highs in the 50's & 60's. Any tips on what to plan on wearing underneath the jumpsuit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #16 January 14, 2007 Quotemy parents are in AZ right now... I could call them up and ask for suggestions. my dad enjoys sports... although I don't think he plays golf much anymore. Call 'em up! They're not in Sun City, are they? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #17 January 14, 2007 QuoteGet him a plastic bucket and shovel. He can be constructive and build sand castles. You, Stitch, are chock full of helpful suggestions. You probably know the locations of the adult entertainment spots as well, don't you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LouDiamond 1 #18 January 14, 2007 Don't forget, there is always that big ass ditch they have out there that he could go look at. I think they call it Grand something or other"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #19 January 14, 2007 lol! yes, well, that's something else I'd like to do as well. I don't know if he'd go alone. But I'll put it out there as a suggestion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mlofty 0 #20 January 14, 2007 "Any tips on what to plan on wearing underneath the jumpsuit?" HMMM... Something the medics could appreciate when they are treating you on the way to the ER with a shattered pelvis. I'm thinking Perla! Sassy yet expensive. Or anything frilly and crotchless...... ooohhh, actually I think it's been warmer at altitude than standing on the tarmac. Maybe just a neck warmer for the ride up. “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #21 January 14, 2007 Careful! Don't jinx me. I've walked away from some very hard landings in my very brief skydiving career. I've found mud puddles to land in, farmers irrigation ditches, those bush/tree things that are out there, and lots of desert. Maybe I should just have him bring a pair of binoculars and come pick me up from my out landings. So seriously, then, do you think I need to wear UnderArmour? Shorts vs longer pants? Guess I can bring a variety. I'll probably need the UnderArmour for the tunnel at night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mlofty 0 #22 January 14, 2007 I would do the under armour thing for sure. It may be a desert but but no humidity so it can go from 60 to 0 in about 5.2 (like a Saleen Mustang, but in reverse) once the sun sets If your from Colorado you know the drill... layers baby layers (like ogres and onions). This also gives you an advantage at the mandatory Strip-poker skydiving event held every third week in January.... Oh looky here that's just when your going to be at the DZ. Lucky you! “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chutem 0 #23 January 14, 2007 Scott, thanks for the training and 2 wingsuit jumps at the holiday boogie. Back on topic, He or you and he could come out to Canyon or Saguaro Lake and rent a boat. These lakes are both in the mountains about 1hr20min drive from Eloy. You can check it out at www.precisionmarine.biz, the scenery and fishing are good. James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mlofty 0 #24 January 14, 2007 OOHH, youve heard of my X-wife? The only "Grand" I am acquainted with in reference to her however, the few H_H_Hundred grand she took from my eva-luvin ass! O sorry did that sound Bitter? “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #25 January 15, 2007 - Casa Grande Indian pueblo ruins, north of Eloy. - Hills north of Eloy: mountain lakes, dams, & Indian cliff dwellings. - Climb Mt. Picacho, south of Eloy. - Saguaro National Forest, south of Eloy. - Tucson's Skyline Drive, scenic mountain road. - Catalina State Park, Indian ruins, west of Tucson. - Coronado National Forest, south of Tucson - San Xavier Spanish Mission, south of Tucson - Tubac Spanish Presido (fort), south of Tucson - Titan nuclear missle silo museum, south of Tucson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
sartre 0 #17 January 14, 2007 QuoteGet him a plastic bucket and shovel. He can be constructive and build sand castles. You, Stitch, are chock full of helpful suggestions. You probably know the locations of the adult entertainment spots as well, don't you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #18 January 14, 2007 Don't forget, there is always that big ass ditch they have out there that he could go look at. I think they call it Grand something or other"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #19 January 14, 2007 lol! yes, well, that's something else I'd like to do as well. I don't know if he'd go alone. But I'll put it out there as a suggestion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mlofty 0 #20 January 14, 2007 "Any tips on what to plan on wearing underneath the jumpsuit?" HMMM... Something the medics could appreciate when they are treating you on the way to the ER with a shattered pelvis. I'm thinking Perla! Sassy yet expensive. Or anything frilly and crotchless...... ooohhh, actually I think it's been warmer at altitude than standing on the tarmac. Maybe just a neck warmer for the ride up. “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sartre 0 #21 January 14, 2007 Careful! Don't jinx me. I've walked away from some very hard landings in my very brief skydiving career. I've found mud puddles to land in, farmers irrigation ditches, those bush/tree things that are out there, and lots of desert. Maybe I should just have him bring a pair of binoculars and come pick me up from my out landings. So seriously, then, do you think I need to wear UnderArmour? Shorts vs longer pants? Guess I can bring a variety. I'll probably need the UnderArmour for the tunnel at night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mlofty 0 #22 January 14, 2007 I would do the under armour thing for sure. It may be a desert but but no humidity so it can go from 60 to 0 in about 5.2 (like a Saleen Mustang, but in reverse) once the sun sets If your from Colorado you know the drill... layers baby layers (like ogres and onions). This also gives you an advantage at the mandatory Strip-poker skydiving event held every third week in January.... Oh looky here that's just when your going to be at the DZ. Lucky you! “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chutem 0 #23 January 14, 2007 Scott, thanks for the training and 2 wingsuit jumps at the holiday boogie. Back on topic, He or you and he could come out to Canyon or Saguaro Lake and rent a boat. These lakes are both in the mountains about 1hr20min drive from Eloy. You can check it out at www.precisionmarine.biz, the scenery and fishing are good. James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mlofty 0 #24 January 14, 2007 OOHH, youve heard of my X-wife? The only "Grand" I am acquainted with in reference to her however, the few H_H_Hundred grand she took from my eva-luvin ass! O sorry did that sound Bitter? “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #25 January 15, 2007 - Casa Grande Indian pueblo ruins, north of Eloy. - Hills north of Eloy: mountain lakes, dams, & Indian cliff dwellings. - Climb Mt. Picacho, south of Eloy. - Saguaro National Forest, south of Eloy. - Tucson's Skyline Drive, scenic mountain road. - Catalina State Park, Indian ruins, west of Tucson. - Coronado National Forest, south of Tucson - San Xavier Spanish Mission, south of Tucson - Tubac Spanish Presido (fort), south of Tucson - Titan nuclear missle silo museum, south of Tucson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
mlofty 0 #20 January 14, 2007 "Any tips on what to plan on wearing underneath the jumpsuit?" HMMM... Something the medics could appreciate when they are treating you on the way to the ER with a shattered pelvis. I'm thinking Perla! Sassy yet expensive. Or anything frilly and crotchless...... ooohhh, actually I think it's been warmer at altitude than standing on the tarmac. Maybe just a neck warmer for the ride up. “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #21 January 14, 2007 Careful! Don't jinx me. I've walked away from some very hard landings in my very brief skydiving career. I've found mud puddles to land in, farmers irrigation ditches, those bush/tree things that are out there, and lots of desert. Maybe I should just have him bring a pair of binoculars and come pick me up from my out landings. So seriously, then, do you think I need to wear UnderArmour? Shorts vs longer pants? Guess I can bring a variety. I'll probably need the UnderArmour for the tunnel at night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlofty 0 #22 January 14, 2007 I would do the under armour thing for sure. It may be a desert but but no humidity so it can go from 60 to 0 in about 5.2 (like a Saleen Mustang, but in reverse) once the sun sets If your from Colorado you know the drill... layers baby layers (like ogres and onions). This also gives you an advantage at the mandatory Strip-poker skydiving event held every third week in January.... Oh looky here that's just when your going to be at the DZ. Lucky you! “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chutem 0 #23 January 14, 2007 Scott, thanks for the training and 2 wingsuit jumps at the holiday boogie. Back on topic, He or you and he could come out to Canyon or Saguaro Lake and rent a boat. These lakes are both in the mountains about 1hr20min drive from Eloy. You can check it out at www.precisionmarine.biz, the scenery and fishing are good. James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlofty 0 #24 January 14, 2007 OOHH, youve heard of my X-wife? The only "Grand" I am acquainted with in reference to her however, the few H_H_Hundred grand she took from my eva-luvin ass! O sorry did that sound Bitter? “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #25 January 15, 2007 - Casa Grande Indian pueblo ruins, north of Eloy. - Hills north of Eloy: mountain lakes, dams, & Indian cliff dwellings. - Climb Mt. Picacho, south of Eloy. - Saguaro National Forest, south of Eloy. - Tucson's Skyline Drive, scenic mountain road. - Catalina State Park, Indian ruins, west of Tucson. - Coronado National Forest, south of Tucson - San Xavier Spanish Mission, south of Tucson - Tubac Spanish Presido (fort), south of Tucson - Titan nuclear missle silo museum, south of Tucson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
