Boston -> Eloy.....best way to get there?

[AlexCrowley 0]

So, Im taking the wife to Eloy for her AFF. I'm assuming others have made the pilgrimage before.

Best airline? Best flight? Best way to get to Eloy once you get there? Best hotel to use when there?

Look. a serious post.

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[matthewcline 0]

Airlines are airlines, just put the extra dime in and take her first class. After all your going first class in her training.

If you want to really have fun at Eloy (no end of day commute and driving after a drink!) get a team room and immerse your self in the scene.

Call manifest for a good hotel listing though, if private showers are the standard for her.

I didn't see any thing "right next door", but I wasn't looking either.

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So, start being safe, first!!!

[bbarnhouse 0]

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Best way to get to Eloy once you get there?

Eloy is located 1/2 way between Phoenix and Tucson.
The flights into PHX tend to be less expensive, but the driving time is the same (about 45 mintues).
You'll find driving directions here
The best hotel is actually Francisco Grande Resort you can find hotel information here
I will tell you that there are no accommodations available on the DZ until April.

[AlexCrowley 0]

Thanks :) We'd intended to stay offsite.

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[micro 0]

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Thanks :) We'd intended to stay offsite.

First off, I'm still in a massive state of shock that you've posted anything serious.

Second, are you still bent on this trip being in February? I'm still considering it but the dates you gave me just might be too early.

I miss Lee.
And JP.
And Chris. And...

[Remster 30]

What? My PMs werent good enough?

Depending how much you want to spend

Motel 6 = Super 8 < Best Western in Casa Grande < That place Betsy mentioned (apparently, the MOtel 6 is a bit more noisy then it used to)

It goes from cheat to less cheap, and from OK to nice.

If you do lots of jumping, a place closer and still OK will be just as good as you`ll be tired to enjoy a resort. That being said, if you stay a week, you can spend 5 days close to the DZ and then stay for 1 or 2 nights at a reosrt in Phoenix or Tucson.

Rent a car. Dollar is usually unbeatable.

Remster

[NWFlyer 2]

Stayed at the Motel 6 in Casa Grande. It was okay on the clean/quiet scale... if you're not too picky, that is. Oh, and if you don't mind having to get your keys recoded every night since they tend to stop working if you even look at them funny. .

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

[micro 0]

is it too cold at night to camp on the dz?

I miss Lee.
And JP.
And Chris. And...

[mailin 0]

I know your in the Boston metro area, so I'm sure you'll fly out of Logan, but you can get non-stop from Providence (far better for travel convenience IMO, even when I lived in Foxboro) to Pheonix on Southwest - I think we paid about $200 pp/roundtrip.

Have fun

Jen

Arianna Frances

[AlexCrowley 0]

Have I mentioned how wonderful you are?

Thanks.

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[happythoughts 0]

Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.

[AlexCrowley 0]

The PMs were great, I was actually more wondering about physically getting out there and whether anyone had done a package thing or whatever.

The stuff you sent handles once I'm there, it's trying to avoid 20 layovers and 15 hours of flights that is the point of this post. And It looks like mailin figured that part out.

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[AlexCrowley 0]

Yes, thank you for that. I can watch people who annoy me die using the same philosophy, but a sharp blade is so much more efficient and satisfying.

TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking.

[AlexCrowley 0]

Dont worry, I've already managed to screw it up
Why dont you just let me know when's good for you and I'll book my vacation at your convenience.

Right now things are very flexible. Sooner the better, but if later in February increases chances of shared beer then I'm all for it.

Other special guests are on the bill.

Card subject to change.

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[happythoughts 0]

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I can watch people who annoy me die using the same philosophy

Probably listening to that philosophy long enough, they have became volunteers.

[AlexCrowley 0]

I am the santa of despair.

May the little elves of malice bring you cheer this season.

TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking.

[micro 0]

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Dont worry, I've already managed to screw it up
Why dont you just let me know when's good for you and I'll book my vacation at your convenience.

Right now things are very flexible. Sooner the better, but if later in February increases chances of shared beer then I'm all for it.

Other special guests are on the bill.

Card subject to change.

I'd really like to make the USPA meeting, maybe a couple of days in Eloy after that, but that's subject to spousal approval.

I miss Lee.
And JP.
And Chris. And...

[NWFlyer 2]

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is it too cold at night to camp on the dz?

Lots of people camped during the Holiday Boogie. Anything's possible.

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

[Elisha 1]

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Stayed at the Motel 6 in Casa Grande. It was okay on the clean/quiet scale... if you're not too picky, that is. Oh, and if you don't mind having to get your keys recoded every night since they tend to stop working if you even look at them funny. .

Was that the Motel 6 (recoding keycards) or Red Roof Inn? Everyone I talked to who stayed at the Red Roof said it sucked.

[NWFlyer 2]

Motel 6.

[RevJim 0]

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Stayed at the Motel 6 in Casa Grande. It was okay on the clean/quiet scale... if you're not too picky, that is. Oh, and if you don't mind having to get your keys recoded every night since they tend to stop working if you even look at them funny. .

Was that the Motel 6 (recoding keycards) or Red Roof Inn? Everyone I talked to who stayed at the Red Roof said it sucked.

The only Red Roof I ever stayed at was outside Buffalo NY.

Never.

Again.

Period.

It's your life, live it!
Karma
RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1

[Elisha 1]

Interesting. As cheap as Motel 6 sounds, it usually is bearable, while I remember those Red Roof commercials with Martin Mull making the place sound rather decent for the price.

[RevJim 0]

October 1997. Honeymoon. 4 nights in 4 states.
Night 1. Howard Johnsons, Toledo, Ohio. Very clean, well kept room. Right down to crisp feeling sheets.
Night 2. Motel 6, Alexandria, Virginia. on par with Howard Johnsons from the night before.
Night 3. Bally's. Atlantic City, New Jersey. It's Ballys. It's Atlantic City. Of course it was nice!
Night 4. Red Roof Inn, Buffalo (a southwest burb, actually), New York. Dirty sheets (stained), roaches IN the shower, damp carpeting, and since we checked in at 2 a.m. (On our way to Niagra), actually more expensive than Ballys.
1, 2, and 3? Anytime again.
4?
Never.

Again.

Period.

One bad apple spoils the barrel, and that is hands down the worst apple I've seen.

It's your life, live it!
Karma
RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1

[NelKel 0]

BUY an RV, sense your wife gonna be a jumper, trust me it will come in handy for years to come!

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[AlexCrowley 0]

Hmmmm you must have met her. She's been pushing for the RV. However, driving to AZ isnt much of an option this time around.

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