Arizona 2011

[MissMia]

Hey everyone! This year is flying by and it's time to start thinking about a meet up for next year. I'd love to have it here in Arizona. Next spring would be a great time - not too hot in the desert and not too cold in the mountains.

There are so many places we could go. Here are a few links:

Canyon de Chelly (http://www.nps.gov/cach/index.htm)

Antelope Canyon (http://www.navajonationparks.org/htm/antelopecanyon.htm)

The Grand Canyon (http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm)

Vulture Mine or other historic mining towns

I really just want to see if anyone would be interested in a meet up in the Southwest and then see about planning destinations.

So, who wants to come to Arizona next spring? :sexywink:

[icassell]

Yes!

[Fox Paw]

I might be able to make it. :)

[Aggie]

Depends on how home sick I am for the low humidity. I would scratch Antelope canyon off the list. It is nice but being all of about 200 yards long on the upper section and not to accessible for those with any kind of handicap to the lower section, it is something you can do both sections of in a few hours. Except Page area has a lot to offer if you know where to go. Since i will be driving through in about 4 weeks, and stopping for the night!!!!!! maybe we could all get together and talk places. I'm so darn ready for desert landscapes.

[Antarctican]

Count me in!

[ferny]

I'd love to, depends on money and timing though. Around this time next year I'll be going halves on a £200 car and then driving it down to Italy or some such place. Could get interesting...

[Jeff Jarboe]

i would also like to make this trip too

[MissMia]

Yes!

:cheer:

I might be able to make it. :)

:boogie:

Depends on how home sick I am for the low humidity. I would scratch Antelope canyon off the list. It is nice but being all of about 200 yards long on the upper section and not to accessible for those with any kind of handicap to the lower section, it is something you can do both sections of in a few hours. Except Page area has a lot to offer if you know where to go. Since i will be driving through in about 4 weeks, and stopping for the night!!!!!! maybe we could all get together and talk places. I'm so darn ready for desert landscapes.

I just wanted to mention a few places to go. I'd love to meet up with you on your way back to Utah. Just let me know when you'll be here.

Count me in!

:boogie::cheer::coffee:

I'd love to, depends on money and timing though. Around this time next year I'll be going halves on a £200 car and then driving it down to Italy or some such place. Could get interesting...

It would be great to get a few international members over here. :sexywink:

i would also like to make this trip too

Cool! :boogie:

[Tangerini]

I could probably make this work... Especially considering the distance isn't too bad for me.

[MissMia]

I could probably make this work... Especially considering the distance isn't too bad for me.

That would be great!

[ferny]

Roight, give me a list of local aiports and a rough idea of month and I'll look into the cost of flights.

Then I'll have to think about accommodation etc!

[icassell]

I think the best bet would be somewhere in the Phoenix-Tucson corridor. The other places are great, but harder to get to for those coming from a distance. There is all sorts of stuff along the corridor that would be interesting for photographers. Phoenix Sky Harbor airport is pretty easy to deal with (and I think there are still direct flights on British Air from Heathrow).

[Tangerini]

We'll have to all make a stop at Dimitri's shop too. :-)

[icassell]

We'll have to all make a stop at Dimitri's shop too. :-)

That goes without saying ! :coffee:

[Aggie]

awww but Ian, the freeway going north towards Flagstaff has more for the people who have not seen red rock country and also leads towards the Grand Canyon. Actually having driven many timnes over most of the roads in AZ. A little forgotten direction that holds a lot of photo possibilities lies on the road to Vegas through Wickenburg.

Ferny best airport is in Phoenix itself, called Sky Harbor. If you want a little fun you can fly into Vegas and rent a car and drive the half day to Phoenix.

[icassell]

Yes, Aggie. I was not ruling that out and the Phoenix-Flag corridor surely offers a lot (sedona, sunset crater, etc.), but the canyon is a 4.5 hour drive from Phoenix and a bit of a hike. Sedona might be more do-able (2.5 hours or so)

[MissMia]

I was actually hoping to have a meet up that was more than a few days. Everyone could fly into Phoenix and we could photograph in the central part of the state, then head north to the Grand Canyon/Canyon de Chelly/Monument Valley for the classic South West experience. I'll be taking a good chunk of time off and am happy to plan a couple of outings. Lodging shouldn't be too bad and I might have room for a couple people to stay with me while we are in the Phoenix area.

[MissMia]

BTW - I was thinking of March or April for the meet up. Sedona is only 90 miles from my house, so a quick day trip.

[ferny]

Ferny best airport is in Phoenix itself, called Sky Harbor. If you want a little fun you can fly into Vegas and rent a car and drive the half day to Phoenix.

Very tempting! I have a family friend in Arizona (somewhere) so might be able to blag a bed for a night there before meeting with peoples.

Another friend has just done a road-trip in America but I've not caught up with him to see where he went or how much it cost. I do like the idea of driving around there. Even though I drive for a living (did 470 miles last Tuesday!) I really miss it when I stop. Had to go two weeks without it and was getting serious withdrawal symptoms!

And within reason, the longer the "event" the better for me.

[Rekd]

Tempting for sure. :coffee:

Who knows... if things keep going the way they're going I know a few photogs besides myself that might be moving there! :batterup:

[icassell]

For those that want to travel in the Tuscon direction, there are sites like (amongst many others):

Pima Air Museum - http://www.pimaair.org/

Titan Missle Museum (creepy) - http://www.titanmissilemuseum.org/

San Xavier del Bac Mission - http://www.sanxaviermission.org/

Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch - http://www.roostercogburn.com/

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - http://www.desertmuseum.org/

I don't know the Flagstaff area as well, but there are all sorts of spots along that route as well including places like Jerome, Prescott, Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, etc.

[Antarctican]

BTW - I was thinking of March or April for the meet up. Works for me! (so far). I'm booking work stuff into next year already. For now, I'll try to avoid booking in March/April. [And I hope we avoid the middle two weeks of March, as that's "March break" here in much of North America and flights get pricey and hard to find around then.]

[MissMia]

Very tempting! I have a family friend in Arizona (somewhere) so might be able to blag a bed for a night there before meeting with peoples.

Another friend has just done a road-trip in America but I've not caught up with him to see where he went or how much it cost. I do like the idea of driving around there. Even though I drive for a living (did 470 miles last Tuesday!) I really miss it when I stop. Had to go two weeks without it and was getting serious withdrawal symptoms!

And within reason, the longer the "event" the better for me.

I'm fine with a week long event. That way we can see a little bit of everything. When we firm up dates and destinations, I'll look into lodging.
Tempting for sure. :coffee:

Who knows... if things keep going the way they're going I know a few photogs besides myself that might be moving there! :batterup:

It's only a 5 hour drive from San Diego!

For those that want to travel in the Tuscon direction, there are sites like (amongst many others):

Pima Air Museum - http://www.pimaair.org/

Titan Missle Museum (creepy) - http://www.titanmissilemuseum.org/

San Xavier del Bac Mission - http://www.sanxaviermission.org/

Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch - http://www.roostercogburn.com/

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - http://www.desertmuseum.org/

I don't know the Flagstaff area as well, but there are all sorts of spots along that route as well including places like Jerome, Prescott, Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, etc.

We're lucky that we have so many photographic places here!

Works for me! (so far). I'm booking work stuff into next year already. For now, I'll try to avoid booking in March/April. [And I hope we avoid the middle two weeks of March, as that's "March break" here in much of North America and flights get pricey and hard to find around then.]

:boogie:

[Aggie]

Very tempting! I have a family friend in Arizona (somewhere) so might be able to blag a bed for a night there before meeting with peoples.

Another friend has just done a road-trip in America but I've not caught up with him to see where he went or how much it cost. I do like the idea of driving around there. Even though I drive for a living (did 470 miles last Tuesday!) I really miss it when I stop. Had to go two weeks without it and was getting serious withdrawal symptoms!

And within reason, the longer the "event" the better for me.

Before I got married I worked for a tour company escorting tours. It was based out of So. Utah, but we did the whole of the south west. I know little nooks in the roads and bad jokes to go along with them that most people didn't know are there.

Mia, I have my Navajo family that can get us around some interesting places and also their home base about 20 miles south of Page. It also gets us in better with the locals and allows us free reign to photograph most places. We can talk more in three weeks when I stop to say hi to all Zonies and spend the night in Phoenix. I don't really work, and with a ton of frequently flier miles to use up in the next 18 months, I might as well make a return trip to my favorite no humidity part of the country.

[Fox Paw]

"I don't know the Flagstaff area as well...."

I know it better than Tucson. That's what decades of visiting will do. :)

Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater, Red Mountain, Wupatki, the Peaks, West Fork...you could spend a decade in that area and not run out of photographic subjects.

[doenoe]

well, it all sounds great. I just have to see what my budget is after decorating the house and stuff. But it all sounds very nice :)

[icassell]

well, it all sounds great. I just have to see what my budget is after decorating the house and stuff. But it all sounds very nice :)

Do you mean to suggest, Daan, that furnishing your house is more important than going out and playing with photography friends? :biglaugh:

[Aggie]

What about those coming from Europe flying into Atlanta Ga. and I pick them up? Since Atlanta is a main hub for the cross Atlantic trips it might be a lot cheaper. I can comfortably carry 3 others with me. We could then hit a few places on the way to AZ. It's just a thought.

[ferny]

All bundle to terri's for wine? Sounds good. ;)

[René]

Delta fly direct to Atlanta from Ireland are Ireland is the only country outside the U.S. with U.S. Immigration clearance in Dublin. Once you get there you walk right out of the airport, no immigration queues at all!

[Antarctican]

What about those coming from Europe flying into Atlanta Ga. and I pick them up? Since Atlanta is a main hub for the cross Atlantic trips it might be a lot cheaper. I can comfortably carry 3 others with me. We could then hit a few places on the way to AZ. It's just a thought.How long is the drive?

[Fox Paw]

My daughters took three days to drive to the Atlanta area a few years back, but Aggie will have a more accurate answer.

As an aside, MissMia mentioned March or April. Either's fine with me but in April you can get 100-degree temperatures in Phoenix. March or even February have a higher likelihood of good outdoor weather, although you can still get snow then in the higher country. On balance, I'd say March, whenever it isn't spring break, may be the best choice.

[Antarctican]

^^^ Good to know!

[MissMia]

As an aside, MissMia mentioned March or April. Either's fine with me but in April you can get 100-degree temperatures in Phoenix. March or even February have a higher likelihood of good outdoor weather, although you can still get snow then in the higher country. On balance, I'd say March, whenever it isn't spring break, may be the best choice.

I was thinking of late March or early April. It won't be too cold up north and not too hot here in the valley.

FYI - Easter is late next year - April 24th.

[Aggie]

I can tell you shortly, I leave here on Sunday the 13th of June. I'm planning on making it to Phoenix by Wednesday. I probably could push and make it by Tuesday night, but I'll see what I feel like on the road. It is 2700 miles from Cedar City Utah to Orlando as a comparison. I figure it is just over 2000 from Atlanta to Phoenix. A few years ago I made it from San Francisco to Flagstaff in just over 9 hours. I wasn't even breaking the speed limit more than 5 miles an hour over. Just think we could stop in Arkansas and dig for diamonds for a bit. Renagade/Gay lives in Oklahoma on the way as well. Then there is the guy in Albuquerque. Could also taker a different route back this way so those coming from this side of the country or Europe would see more than just AZ.

[Tangerini]

Wow... and here I am still debating whether or not to drive from Colorado. I've got myself a 13 hour drive between here and Phoenix and there's sooo much gorgeous scenery along the way but then again flights are nearly always under $200... so that's tempting too.

[MissMia]

I can tell you shortly, I leave here on Sunday the 13th of June. I'm planning on making it to Phoenix by Wednesday. I probably could push and make it by Tuesday night, but I'll see what I feel like on the road. It is 2700 miles from Cedar City Utah to Orlando as a comparison. I figure it is just over 2000 from Atlanta to Phoenix. A few years ago I made it from San Francisco to Flagstaff in just over 9 hours. I wasn't even breaking the speed limit more than 5 miles an hour over. Just think we could stop in Arkansas and dig for diamonds for a bit. Renagade/Gay lives in Oklahoma on the way as well. Then there is the guy in Albuquerque. Could also taker a different route back this way so those coming from this side of the country or Europe would see more than just AZ.

Let's stay in touch and we'll meet up when you get to PHX.

Wow... and here I am still debating whether or not to drive from Colorado. I've got myself a 13 hour drive between here and Phoenix and there's sooo much gorgeous scenery along the way but then again flights are nearly always under $200... so that's tempting too.

That's a tough call!

[Tangerini]

I'm pretty sure in order to make this trip feasible I'm going to have to fly. From what I've estimated, I'd be spending about three times the money if I were to drive. Another bit that dissuades me is the timing, March is our snowiest time of year and I don't want to chance the highways being shut down in either direction.
It's really a shame though.. the drive would have been gorgeous!

I'm really getting excited for this meet-up though!

[ferny]

Whose car am I'm going to sleep in now?!?!!? :mad:


;)

[MissMia]

Whose car am I'm going to sleep in now?!?!!? :mad:


;)


You can sleep in mine.... it seats 6. :-)

[Fox Paw]

I got a new tent for Father's Day so you can borrow my old one. :)

[Tangerini]

Whose car am I'm going to sleep in now?!?!!? :mad:


;)

:chatty:

LOL

[doenoe]

I just looked at some prices and it even isnt that expensive too get there. Ill keep it in my head and will follow this thread :)

[LaFoto]

Ah. This is the planning thread. Good!
Could it be April, much rather than March? Sabine will be sitting her school finals in March... couldn't possibly leave her all alone then, I think. As Easter is VERY late in the year, the school holidays are only between 16 and 30 April... But we might not need to wait for those to start. Maybe.

And prices looks a lot more affordable (from what I could find now, only checking Lufthansa flights, as we could use up miles on those) than they did for Newfoundland!

[Fox Paw]

I'm perfectly comfortable here in April, but I'm acclimated. We have Canadian friends who visit once or twice a year. They find April too warm in the low desert. It's very nice in higher country. Even late March can be toasty at midday here.

[MissMia]

I just looked at some prices and it even isnt that expensive too get there. Ill keep it in my head and will follow this thread :)

Yeah!

Ah. This is the planning thread. Good!
Could it be April, much rather than March? Sabine will be sitting her school finals in March... couldn't possibly leave her all alone then, I think. As Easter is VERY late in the year, the school holidays are only between 16 and 30 April... But we might not need to wait for those to start. Maybe.

And prices looks a lot more affordable (from what I could find now, only checking Lufthansa flights, as we could use up miles on those) than they did for Newfoundland!

Great! I'm on vacation in two weeks, so I should have some time to plan. March/April works better for me than February.

I'm perfectly comfortable here in April, but I'm acclimated. We have Canadian friends who visit once or twice a year. They find April too warm in the low desert. It's very nice in higher country. Even late March can be toasty at midday here.

We should be ok. I think we'll be in the higher country most of the time.

[Aggie]

lol, considering where i live most the year, March/April will be cooler in AZ for me, opr at least less humid. Only scoprions and rattlers, no more gators to beat up with a broom. I decided though, that I will fly in. That drive is a pain in the lower bsack and seat area.

[oldfireguy]

I'm interested. I might be able to tie this in to a road trip to Dallas around the same time period.

[Hertz van Rental]

Will the Bering Straits be frozen over then?
If they are I may drive.

[Antarctican]

^^^ Take a boat maybe? (Or massive amounts of sedative...)

[LaFoto]

You're suggesting the boat, since you (like myself) are convinced by April the Bering Straits are NO LONGER frozen over, Anty? Well, yes, I'm afraid they won't be, either... The airlines offer classes ...

[Hertz van Rental]

I know that aeroplanes can't fly - they are only held aloft by the gullability of the passengers ;)

[Mohain]

hmmm, flights are quite reasonably priced. will keep an eye on this thread.

[icassell]

I know that aeroplanes can't fly - they are only held aloft by the gullability of the passengers ;)

Did you say gullability?

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll249/icassell/IMG_0770-Edit.jpg

[Hertz van Rental]

Did you say gullability?


Yes. It's the belief that you can fly like a sea bird.
Not to be confused with the similar 'gullibility' which is what you need to buy BP shares.

[Fox Paw]

"hmmm, flights are quite reasonably priced. will keep an eye on this thread."

Did we mention that in Arizona, the rain may never fall 'til after sundown?

[Aggie]

"hmmm, flights are quite reasonably priced. will keep an eye on this thread."

Did we mention that in Arizona, the rain may never fall 'til after sundown?

No it doesn't fall down, it either is dry rain or goes sideways. IF IT RAINS, BTW we got snow in the mountains the last two nights and currently on Aug. 8th it is currently hovering around 50 degrees F. I think fall is headed this way early. Oh also for the next month I'm located about 2 hours north of Las Vegas.

[MissMia]

OK! Serious planning is about to begin. Please chime in on your availability for March/April 2011.

[Antarctican]

The first week of March is definitely NOT good for me. I have stuff booked in much of April already, but may be able to fob it off on someone else.

[Tangerini]

Unfortunately I'm not completely sure of my availability... I'll probably just have to shift things around to suit the trip once we have a decision on the time frame. :-)

[Aggie]

I would opt for March. April may find me leading a tour for Shakespeare in Italy.

[oldfireguy]

March or April works. I'm picking vacation for next year so toss out a date.

[icassell]

Due to the vagueries of my job, I can't commit to a date yet (but will do my damndest to get the days off that the group agrees on). I absolutely cannot do the week of March 28 (It's my kids' spring break and they want us to go to Tahoe. I would be summarily executed if I made other plans).

[icassell]

I would opt for March. April may find me leading a tour for Shakespeare in Italy.

Maybe we should have the Arizona meetup in Verona?

[Jeff Jarboe]

what do people think of weekend starting Friday march 18?

[icassell]

what do people think of weekend starting Friday march 18?

Sounds OK to me.

[Antarctican]

I can't remember where I got the idea that it was going to be the week of March 4-11-ish (which is before the spring break week). Your suggested date is during spring break week. I may just check the airfares and see if they're still 'sky high' March 18th.

[MissMia]

I'm fine with whatever week works best for the group!

[Antarctican]

There's actually an airfare sale on, but I'd have to book by tomorrow (re week starting March 18). MM, were you planning a meetup of a week, or some lesser time?

[MissMia]

I figured around 5 days, but am more than happy to entertain/plan/photograph around anyone's schedule.

[icassell]

I'm sure I can't get away much during the week, so please include a weekend!

[Antarctican]

March 19/20 is a weekend within the time frame suggested by Jeff.

[Fox Paw]

"I figured around 5 days."

Gosh. I figured two months, with ongoing feasting and incessant excess. Another year, perhaps.

[MissMia]

"I figured around 5 days."

Gosh. I figured two months, with ongoing feasting and incessant excess. Another year, perhaps.

Sounds good! We could rotate the celebration! Although, we have enough places to photograph that we could easily do 10 days. :big grin:

[Jeff Jarboe]

that date is just a suggested, im Ok with the March 3-11 too

will there still be snow in area?

[Fox Paw]

Up north, in Flagstaff, almost certainly.

Around here, in Phoenix, almost certainly not.

[oldfireguy]

19/20 works

[Aggie]

Jeff since I have to opt for the cheap thrills to allow me onto a plane, how about riding along with me? With two people it will go faster to get there. I do know the route to get out there.

[Jeff Jarboe]

Jeff since I have to opt for the cheap thrills to allow me onto a plane, how about riding along with me? With two people it will go faster to get there. I do know the route to get out there.

I’m confused you want to meet in Orlando or Fort Lauderdale and fight to either, Las Vegas, Phoenix or Salt Lake. Or meet out west most likely in Las Vegas it the cheapest and then drive off into desert to somewhere unknown with a stranger. Sure why not. :cheers:

Well actually maybe, guess it depends on whether I want to stay longer on the front or back side of the meet up. I’m not sure about that yet. If I do maybe it can be worked out so that I can pickup or drop you off on my route, or you could go a long too for the ride.

[Aggie]

Actually I would drive from Orlando out there. Besides it is you who needs to fear..... I borke the leg of a guy who tried to steal my purse. I broke the hand of a drunk who tried to punch me when I was the Easter rabbit at a ski resort. I decked a would be burgler when I arrived home and he tried to escape. Shall I go on... You needn't fear about your safety, you would be protected by grandma.

I have friends in or near the route going from Fl. following I-10. I also know of some pretty interesting spots along the way. When I was by myself, I didn't stop to take pictures. I just wanted to blast.

One stop would have to be in San Antonio. My old boss from the ski resort lives there now. He has the largest Koi farm in the state if not the US. He also raises exotic peacocks. He has nearly 40 varieties.

As for time, I have nothing I have to be anywhere for. I can accomodate your schedule.

I have a truck with a locking cover on the back. It can hold any and all of our gear.

[Antarctican]

Sounds like it's shaping up to take place from approximately Saturday March 19 to Wednesday March 23. And it sounds like the following are either interested or can definitely make it:

Miss Mia (hostess)
Antarctican
Jeff Jarboe

OldFireGuy
icassell
Foxpaw
Tangerini
Mohain
Rekd
ferny
Mitica?
Walter?
Aggie (sends her regrets)
Doenoe (sends his regrets)
Lafoto (unable to attend)

[MissMia]

Sounds like a good group!

[icassell]

I've put in my request to avoid work that weekend :)

[MissMia]

I've put in my request to avoid work that weekend :)

:boogie:

[Antarctican]

Heehee, good plan!!!

So, airports. I assumed that Phoenix would be best (closest). But Jeff mentioned that maybe Vegas or Salt Lake would be options (possibly cheaper flights, but then one has to drive). Any comments from the locals on how long the drives would be, and which option they'd recommend?

[MissMia]

Phoenix is the best one. I'd like it to be our base camp. Las Vegas is another option, but it is a 4-5 hour drive. I'm not sure how far Salt Lake is, but I'm sure it would be 10 hours or more.

[icassell]

I agree with MM. Even with the new bridge bypassing Hoover Dam, the drive here from Vegas is a long one. Salt Lake is quite far (San Diego and LA are closer). Unless you have extra time with a desire to do some photography along the route, I'd suggest flying into Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX).

[icassell]

:boogie:

Actually, I've put in my request to avoid work all of next year, but I don't think I can pull that one off :p

[Aggie]

Heehee, good plan!!!

So, airports. I assumed that Phoenix would be best (closest). But Jeff mentioned that maybe Vegas or Salt Lake would be options (possibly cheaper flights, but then one has to drive). Any comments from the locals on how long the drives would be, and which option they'd recommend?

From Vegas you have a boring drive. Crazy traffic to get out of Vegas, and you never know if they are going to have a hold up on the Hoover Damn and funnel you through Laughlin. If so be ready for stop and go nightmare traffic.

Salt Lake that time of year is iffy. If they have a storm blow in which can happen anytime through the end of May, you will have horrible driving conditions to get to warmer climes. It is also a good 5 to 6 hours depending on how you drive from SLC to Vegas area. Then you have to contend with crazy Mormon drivers. They know how to operate a vehicle but never learned to drive. Pretty great opportunities for photos, but you have to know where they are.

Phoenix is the best one it is right there why go say Miami airport when you want Orlando? Or Montreal when you want Toronto? Or San Francisco when you want Los Angeles? It is the same thing with going to other airports. The next closest to Phoenix is Tucson. It is a good hour drive maybe 90 minutes from the Phoenix area.

Question I have is where are we going to be based at? I like the hotel Dimitri found for me. It is great for freeway access, and has everything close by. It also seems midway between Dimitri in the south and Christina in the north. They might even give us a group rate?

[icassell]

No Hoover Dam holdups anymore! The bypass bridge opened a few weeks ago!

[MissMia]

Question I have is where are we going to be based at? I like the hotel Dimitri found for me. It is great for freeway access, and has everything close by. It also seems midway between Dimitri in the south and Christina in the north. They might even give us a group rate?

I'm looking into that! I have some hotel connections, so we'll see what we can do.

Also, we need to figure out where we will go - Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, Page or.......

[icassell]

Monument valley, Canyon de Chelly would require overnights (as would Antelope Canyon -- another thought I had).

[MissMia]

Monument valley, Canyon de Chelly would require overnights (as would Antelope Canyon -- another thought I had).

I know... but iconic images! We can get group rates for Monument Valley.

[icassell]

Since the dates seem pretty firm, it is probably time for folks to speak up if there are specific things they want to see. The state has gobs to offer in terms of scenery.

I'll throw out some more ideas as I think of them:

Pima Air Museum http://www.pimaair.org/

Sedona pink jeep http://www.pinkjeep.com/jeep-tours/sedona/broken-arrow.shtml

Jerome/Prescott with a drive over Mingus mountain http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mingus_Mountain

San Xavier Mission http://www.sanxaviermission.org/

Cogburn Ostrich Ranch http://www.roostercogburn.com/index.php

[MissMia]

My thought was we could do an overnight trip up north and a series of day trips around Phoenix.

Vulture Mine
Superstition Mtn
Jerome/Sedona
Cave Creek/Bartlett/Spur Cross

Or any combination that works for the group. I'd like to keep things pretty affordable for everyone.

[ferny]

Yeah, I was going to ask about accommodation too. I doubt I can make it as I'm renting a cottage in Scotland for a week in February and the flights alone are a big chunk of money. I hate the idea of a poverty spec holiday but if I have to... If I can work out a rough idea of entire costs then who knows...

[Antarctican]

^^^ Awesome, ferny! "Make it happen".

[ferny]

Well, considering I've had two days work in the last two weeks... :/

[Antarctican]

This site (http://phoenix.about.com/library/bltimedistphoenix.htm) has driving distances and times from Phoenix.

[At present, I figure I'll add a few days at the end of a March 18-22/23 meetup and drive somewhere I've never been. Like San Diego or something (5 1/2 hours)]


[Aggie, if you and Jeff decide to travel together, I can assure you he's GREAT to travel with!! In Newfoundland, he was incredibly patient with my frequent requests to stop for photo ops. And he was a great travel companion during the '08 Germany and '09 England meetups as well]

[MissMia]

This site (http://phoenix.about.com/library/bltimedistphoenix.htm) has driving distances and times from Phoenix.

[At present, I figure I'll add a few days at the end of a March 18-22/23 meetup and drive somewhere I've never been. Like San Diego or something (5 1/2 hours)]


[Aggie, if you and Jeff decide to travel together, I can assure you he's GREAT to travel with!! In Newfoundland, he was incredibly patient with my frequent requests to stop for photo ops. And he was a great travel companion during the '08 Germany and '09 England meetups as well]

San Diego is great! Lots of family and friends there. I'd be tempted to go with you. :big grin:

[doenoe]

wow, that all sounds great.......shame I cant come. So you can take me of the list :( But I will be following this thread, in case of me finding a wallet which apperently doesnt belong too anyone but has a crazy amount of money in it, or when I win the lottery, or when a rich someone I dont know goes to the other side and made a will where you can read that he/she left all his/her belongings to me.......and so on and so on.

[Antarctican]

San Diego is great! Lots of family and friends there. I'd be tempted to go with you. :big grin:And I'd take you up on it, if you still feel that way come next March. (I've always wanted to go to San Diego. A trip to their zoo would definitely be part of my plan)

wow, that all sounds great.......shame I cant come....
^^^ :lol: Entirely understandable, given you're about to move into your new place! We'll miss you, but will count you in for the next one.

[MissMia]

*Goes to buy lottery tickets so everyone can come!*

I'll have a better idea on hotels in the next day or so. I'm getting group rate info for several places.

[icassell]

And I'd take you up on it, if you still feel that way come next March. (I've always wanted to go to San Diego. A trip to their zoo would definitely be part of my plan)
.

The SD Zoo is wonderful and their wild animal park is great too (and more photographer-friendly). SD is 5 1/2 hours if you drive like h*** and don't drink too much coffee en-route. I usually leave a bit more.

[icassell]

My thought was we could do an overnight trip up north and a series of day trips around Phoenix.

Vulture Mine
Superstition Mtn
Jerome/Sedona
Cave Creek/Bartlett/Spur Cross

Or any combination that works for the group. I'd like to keep things pretty affordable for everyone.


Hmmm ... Boyce Thompson Arboretum ... good for landscape, birds, lizards, flowers ... A morning there could be combined with an afternoon drive on the Apache Trail

http://ag.arizona.edu/bta/btsa1.html

http://phoenix.about.com/od/daytrips/ss/apachetrail.htm

[Fox Paw]

We might offer a menu of options with locals hosting various outings, depending upon interest. My list of possible destinations would look different. I can live with anything, though.

[MissMia]

We might offer a menu of options with locals hosting various outings, depending upon interest. My list of possible destinations would look different. I can live with anything, though.

We can talk about it with Dimitri on Sunday. I know everyone's list would be different, but maybe we can find a happy medium.

[Fox Paw]

Good idea. I didn't mean to be a critic.

[oldfireguy]

In my book vacation = not working and that's a good thing.

It seems like it's a few hours travel but have you been up into the White Swan reservation? Seems to me there were some small canyons and ruins up there.

[Aggie]

OK fi you want to do Page I have pull there. Which means all of the rez. My Navajo family lives about 20 miles south of Page on a dirt road. Their place is complete with the old sheep herding set up and a real in use hogan. What you need to remember is that Page is subject to the same freaky can get blizzards that time of year as is Flagstaff. Since my family (Yazzie's) are sort of a large clan I can get info to places the tourists never see. Margie even has horses, and there are some oput on the homestead. But it would require some 4x4's for transport to some of the places. I know cars can make it, but I wouldn't trust what the roads might be like. Nice thing is the laws about photography are suspended if you have a Navajo family taking you around. Their fry bread is to die for.

[ferny]

Jeanne, if I can make it and times match I'd love to go to San Diego too. Especially the zoo. My geography of America is non-existant though, so not sure how feasible it is.

[Antarctican]

^^^ Sounds great!

My rough plan is to fly in Friday March 18th, attend the meetup from the 19th to the 23rd, then hit San Diego from the 24th for a few days. So it would be at the end of the trip that I'd hit SD and the zoo. Sounds like the drive to SD from Phoenix may be about 6 hours, which is fine, but I'll also look into flights, as I may be able to go on airmiles and get it all (Toronto to Phoenix to San Diego to Toronto) as one round trip. I'll let you know if I come across any deals on Phoenix-SD airfares.

EDIT: it looks like flying is the way to go...Expedia has several direct flights on United Airways, one way from Phoenix to San Diego, for $60 Canadian. The gas to drive would be more than that!!

[icassell]

If I remember correctly, the SD zoo has a really nice penguin exhibit.

BTW, we have a very nice zoo here in Phoenix (but no penguins).

[MissMia]

^^^ Sounds great!

My rough plan is to fly in Friday March 18th, attend the meetup from the 19th to the 23rd, then hit San Diego from the 24th for a few days. So it would be at the end of the trip that I'd hit SD and the zoo. Sounds like the drive to SD from Phoenix may be about 6 hours, which is fine, but I'll also look into flights, as I may be able to go on airmiles and get it all (Toronto to Phoenix to San Diego to Toronto) as one round trip. I'll let you know if I come across any deals on Phoenix-SD airfares.

EDIT: it looks like flying is the way to go...Expedia has several direct flights on United Airways, one way from Phoenix to San Diego, for $60 Canadian. The gas to drive would be more than that!!

FYI - United does not fly direct from Phoenix to San Diego. You'll be going to Los Angeles or Vegas.

[Antarctican]

^^^ My mistake. It's 'US Airways' that has the direct flights.

[Jeff Jarboe]

Shooting Spots - Never been to Pima air, Mingus Mountain, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, or Apache Trail Scenic Drive they all look like good places to visit. I have been to a few of the other places discussed their all are worth going back too. I’m thinking about fighting out several days before the meet-up and visiting southern Utah. I would like to go to Antelope Canyon never been there, if we think that we are not going to go that far north as a group. I stop may there on the driving south from Utah

[icassell]

Shooting Spots - Never been to Pima air, Mingus Mountain, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, or Apache Trail Scenic Drive they all look like good places to visit. I have been to a few of the other places discussed their all are worth going back too. I’m thinking about fighting out several days before the meet-up and visiting southern Utah. I would like to go to Antelope Canyon never been there, if we think that we are not going to go that far north as a group. I stop may there on the driving south from Utah


I'd love to go to Lower Antelope Canyon as well, but not sure I'll have the time. Maybe the weekend could be Antelope and Horseshoe bend? Vermillion Cliffs on the AZ-UT border is another place I'd like to see.


http://www.travelsw.com/southwest-trips/southwest-trips-arizona/horseshoe.htm

[Aggie]

Horseshoe bend and Antelope (upper) canyon could both be done in a morning. Vermillion Cliffs is about 70 minute drive due west. On the way to Vermillion Cliffs is a place no one has thought of. The ghost town (crumbling) where they shot Gunsmoke. It is awesome complete with gallows and rope. I'm sure I can find the information on who owns it and get permission to visit. The trail head to the Wave area of Paria Caqnyon is also on the way to Vermillion. Personally having lived many many years and been a tour guide in the So. Utah/No. Az. area, Vermillion cliffs are blah compared to other spots. Red Cliffs State Park near St. George is almost as good as Zion National Park. Hardly anyone goes there. Between Kanab and Zion National park you have the Coral Pink Sand Dunes. Taking the old hwy 89 north from Kanab is like a time warp going back at least 50 years if not more with very old towns and people who haven't really changed. The North Rim will be closed in March. But Jacobs Lake area will be open. Depending on the snow levels it has very interesting things around it. One place driving south that you definately need a camera is going through the Virgin River Gorge south of St. George. Very Few [places to stop but it is well worth the effort to find a place. Then there is the state park filled with about 200 acres of large boulders covered in Anasazi Petroglyphs. Or you can go the back rouds south fo Hurricane Utah and seet the dinosaur tracks. Then there is Butch Cassidy's real hideout. It was said he went to Hole in the Wall, but he never did. He had a local hideout near Cedar City Utah. Or there is the Parowan Gap complete with Shamans cave and more petroglyphs. Hell I could keep you all busy with spots for months and never see the same thing twice.

[icassell]

Wooooo hooooo.....Aggie is a real font of information :) Your ideas all sound great!

I thought lower Antelope was supposed to be the better (less crowded) one ...

[icassell]

Hey, I just found a new possible activity for that week. The Luke Airshow is the 19th and 20th.
http://newpreview.afnews.af.mil/luke/library/lukedays.asp

[LaFoto]

So after a quick survey over what you have planned while I was not around, I take it the meet-up is going to be in March, much rather than April?

OK, so I'm sorry I won't be able to attend.

Ah well.
I'll look at all your lovely photos then.

[MissMia]

So after a quick survey over what you have planned while I was not around, I take it the meet-up is going to be in March, much rather than April?

OK, so I'm sorry I won't be able to attend.

Ah well.
I'll look at all your lovely photos then.

I'm sorry you won't be able to attend! :hug:

[KMann]

My partner's eyes light up when I talk about Arizona, but I don't think I could talk him into it, really. I wish.

[Jeff Jarboe]

So what is the plan?

[MissMia]

Rough plan is people arrive March 18/19. I don't think we set a firm end date, but I'll be on vacation for 10 days, so I'm happy to be a guide. We have a local outing on Sat 3/19 and maybe an overnight up north and then back to local shooting.

The cool thing is we have 4 local hosts and can break up the group by interests. The Wickenburg area has Vulture Mine and Hassayampa Preserve(wildlife), so we could do both areas or break up the group by interest.

I should have room rates this week for the local stay and overnight.

[Aggie]

Was holding off but I can't make it. My attorney says that is going to be a busy time during Marh and the first of April. I was in a car accident in Nov. Just when I was feeling really good after all the medical crap I was going through. Now I dod physical therapy, message therapy and accupuncture most days of the week. Little better but I need to apologize to all the people over the years I told to just grow up and suck it up whiplash was nothing to hurt you. Pisses me off that it was a really and I mean really old lady driving an ancient lincoln conteniental that hit me. She didn't even know she had been in an accident when I drove after her and forced her to stop. She told the police I had to have rushed up on her and hit her, because she had never had an accident so she couldn't have caused one. Then she told my insurance agent that there was no accident because there was no damage to her car. Thank God I lived close to where it happened, and Dan came and figured out how to use the camera phone. It's a mess and I'm on drugs not going far from home right now. Could you imagine me going through a TSA check? Oh well If you all want to hit the reservation I will see if my foster daughter will lead and guide you around. Just be warned that time of year you can get some really bad blizzards on the reservation.

[Fox Paw]

"My partner's eyes light up when I talk about Arizona, but I don't think I could talk him into it, really. I wish."

Oh come on, K. Rob a bank or something.

[MissMia]

"My partner's eyes light up when I talk about Arizona, but I don't think I could talk him into it, really. I wish."

Oh come on, K. Rob a bank or something.

I agree! :big grin:

[MissMia]

Was holding off but I can't make it. My attorney says that is going to be a busy time during Marh and the first of April. I was in a car accident in Nov. Just when I was feeling really good after all the medical crap I was going through. Now I dod physical therapy, message therapy and accupuncture most days of the week. Little better but I need to apologize to all the people over the years I told to just grow up and suck it up whiplash was nothing to hurt you. Pisses me off that it was a really and I mean really old lady driving an ancient lincoln conteniental that hit me. She didn't even know she had been in an accident when I drove after her and forced her to stop. She told the police I had to have rushed up on her and hit her, because she had never had an accident so she couldn't have caused one. Then she told my insurance agent that there was no accident because there was no damage to her car. Thank God I lived close to where it happened, and Dan came and figured out how to use the camera phone. It's a mess and I'm on drugs not going far from home right now. Could you imagine me going through a TSA check? Oh well If you all want to hit the reservation I will see if my foster daughter will lead and guide you around. Just be warned that time of year you can get some really bad blizzards on the reservation.

I'm sorry to hear about your accident! I hope you feel better soon. :hug:

[Chiller]

Y'all are going to take some killer shots there. Wish I could make it, but I have put all my $$ into the Pennsylvania meetup. Y'all be safe...k? :cheers:

[Aggie]

Thanks Christina, I'm not moving too far now, but come hell and modern pharmacueticals I will be in So. Utah the first of June. It's our 50th anniversary, and I'm not missing it! So Zonies come on up to the mountains and see Shakespeare. I don't get to go on the tour of Italy either. It's the first part of April. Same reason I'm missing it.

I'm serious about getting you a guide for the rez. Maybe ya'll can rent a helicopter to get down to Havasupi. It is well worth the effort and expense. I've hiked it and know first hand it would kill at least two days of your time to do the hike. The old hwy between Wickenberg and Kingman has some really fun places.

[René]

This sounds like a dream trip, but I still haven't won the lotto!

[MissMia]

Ok guys! I need to know who is coming and what dates you need rooms for. That way I'll have a better results with the hotel. There are many options for rooms, but I'd also like to know what your preferred price range is?

Thanks! Can't wait for March!!!

[icassell]

I plan on doing the weekend, but can't get off during the week (unless maybe we have an evening gathering). I really want to get to the Luke Airshow for a while as it only happens every other year, but I'll go with the flow.

[Fox Paw]

I'm keeping that time period as clear as possible.

[Jeff Jarboe]

Definitely coming, but still considering my options. Hoping to on staying longer because I want go to southern Utah to see Zion and maybe Bryce weather permitting. Not sure if I should fly to Vegas (3/17 thru 3/28) or to Phoenix (3/18 thru 3/28). Vegas seem to be the better option from S Utah. But then if anyone else wants to come along it maybe not be option. Flight booked, I'm on my way

[MissMia]

I plan on doing the weekend, but can't get off during the week (unless maybe we have an evening gathering). I really want to get to the Luke Airshow for a while as it only happens every other year, but I'll go with the flow.

We'll make sure you get to Luke! I love airplanes. :)

I'm keeping that time period as clear as possible.

Great!

Definitely coming, but still considering my options. Hoping to on staying longer because I want go to southern Utah to see Zion and maybe Bryce weather permitting. Not sure if I should fly to Vegas (3/17 thru 3/28) or to Phoenix (3/18 thru 3/28). Vegas seem to be the better option from S Utah. But then if anyone else wants to come along then maybe not.

Cool!

[Aggie]

OK Jeff I will send you a map of all the places marked that tourists don't see. Zion I worked at in the summers making my way through college first time. Then I was a tour guide for a company for many years before I got married that did the scenic loop through So. Utah and No. AZ. When you take pictures don't worry about the names of the mountain I can give you that later from your pic, and any interesting history or stories that go along with it.

[Jeff Jarboe]

3 weeks!

[Antarctican]

Uhhh, I guess I should finally get around to making my flight reservations! :shock:

[icassell]

Uhhh, I guess I should finally get around to making my flight reservations! :shock:

Penguins fly?

[Aggie]

Uhhh, I guess I should finally get around to making my flight reservations! :shock:

If no one noticed, it is the first time in history the Canadian dollar is worth more than the US dollar. So have fun Anti, your money will go further this trip. It's not much of a difference yet, only 2 cents. but the US dollar is definately slipping steadily against other currencies.

[icassell]

If no one noticed, it is the first time in history the Canadian dollar is worth more than the US dollar. So have fun Anti, your money will go further this trip. It's not much of a difference yet, only 2 cents. but the US dollar is definately slipping steadily against other currencies.


Cool, so Anti's treating! :boogie:

[Antarctican]

If no one noticed, it is the first time in history the Canadian dollar is worth more than the US dollar. (We've actually hit more-than-US a few times, as far back as 1974 :) . It doesn't usually last very long though.)

Cool, so Anti's treating! :boogie:Cheers! :toast:

[Aggie]

Since I watched metals markets starting back in about 94, this is the first time I have seen it. If any one wants to risk loife and limb there is a small stash of coins in a big nasty cactus patch in Zion National park. All the waitress, bell hops and any others that got tips, would take the canadian coins they received and toss them into the center of the cactus. I didn't. I just passed them on the same way I got them.

Any way. I'm jealous and have major cabin fever. But the acupuncture round I had on Thursday actually proved it was working. It's just going to take a while to bounce back. The dr. for the insurance company that was trying to prove I might be faking, decided when he ran a nerve test, I had a real problem. He felt the spot in my behind that was now the source of trouble besides my neck. I now have medical proof that I'm a certifiable pain in the ass. Since it is mostly on one side where the ligaments were torn that run over the bones in yhour butt, I guess you could say I'm really just half assed. Enjoy the warmth of Az. We hit 85 here today. and I sat with my feet in the pool. I dread when the humidity comes back. Not a problem in AZ. This time of year will be wonderful for everyone.

[Jeff Jarboe]

Where are we meeting?
What are the lodging options?


I will be in Boulder City on Thursday 17 and will visit the dam Friday before driving down to Phoenix

[MissMia]

It's countdown time! Who is coming? And when you are arriving. I really need to know so that I can make finalize lodging.

I had hoped that everyone would come to Phoenix to start out.

[Antarctican]

I plan on arriving on the evening of Friday March 18

[Terri]

This one is killing me to have to miss, I've been hedging my bets but now definitely I'm out. :gah:

It's been several years now since I've been in AZ, and I'm missing it badly!

Next time..... y'all have a blast, now! Already impatient for the pics.

[Walter]

A few of you have asked, and I haven't replied as I was hoping to have a different answer, but no show for me. Alternately, I was hoping to at least make it to Las Vegas if anyone were to show up there and head south, but that ain't happening either. Have fun and good shooting on you all.

[Antarctican]

^^^ http://www.unity.i8i.co.uk/forum/images/smiley_cry.gif I'm really sorry to hear that, Walter. I was hoping to meet you

[Walter]

Me you all too- A long way on tiny resources and limited time.

[MissMia]

So far Jeff and Anty have confirmed. Anyone else from out of town?

I'll PM you with lodging info. ;)

[icassell]

This is getting exciting! I can't wait to meet folks!

Luke AFB has released the tentative performers and displays for the airshow that weekend.

http://www.luke.af.mil/library/lukedays.asp

What else is planned for the weekend?

[MissMia]

Anty is arriving on Friday night, so nothing too far away on Saturday. Maybe just show them around Phoenix or Luke. We'll see how the wildflowers are coming along. Sunday would be good for Vulture Mine/ Hassayampa.

[Antarctican]

I'm booked! [And I figure sleep is optional during a meetup, so as long as I'm not expected to be in my best form on Saturday, we can go farther afield if that's the group's wish]. I'm looking forward to meeting the Zonies. And if the wildflowers are out, I'd love to see that!

[Fox Paw]

Of course you have to be in your best form. :)

This will not be a very good wildflower year. The winter rains were erratic and sparse. There will be some but there won't be the carpets of flowers you've seen in photos.

I'm fairly easy with regard to destinations. If we want to keep it modest on Saturday, there are places not far from MissMia that I like (Seven Springs, Bartlett Lake, Spur Cross, etc.).

[Jeff Jarboe]

one week

[icassell]

Yesssss! Does anyone like butterflies? I went to the butterfly house at the Desert Botanical Gardens this morning and took lots of images.

[MissMia]

Woohoo! I'm ready! ;)

Saturday might be kind of interesting. That is a full moon and it is going to be the largest full moon in the past 18 years! If weather permits, I thought we'd go up to Sedona in the afternoon and catch the moon rising over the red rocks. We could make a day of it and venture through some of the towns, like Jerome, on the way up.

Sunday, I'd hoped to go out to Wickenburg and visit the Vulture Mine and Hassayampa River/wildlife area.

Monday would be good to go to the Desert Botanical Gardens! ;)

Does that sound good to everyone?

[icassell]

Those all sound good. I'm working Monday, so that's out for me, but it should be fun. One of those days, I still want to go to the airshow. Maybe I'll do that Sunday when you folks go to Wickenburg, because the moon over Sedona sounds cool. Then again, so does Vulture Mine ! Damn, decisions, decisions, decisions ...

[MissMia]

Ian - Go to the airshow on Saturday and meet us in Sedona. Moonrise is around 8pm. You've never been to Vulture and the birding at Hassayampa is said to be great.

[icassell]

That sounds good to me! I think the airshow goes to 4pm (usually finishes with the Thunderbirds) so I can leave straight from there and make Sedona in plenty of time for moonrise. .

[Antarctican]

Woohoo! I'm ready! ;)

Saturday might be kind of interesting. That is a full moon and it is going to be the largest full moon in the past 18 years! If weather permits, I thought we'd go up to Sedona in the afternoon and catch the moon rising over the red rocks. We could make a day of it and venture through some of the towns, like Jerome, on the way up.

Sunday, I'd hoped to go out to Wickenburg and visit the Vulture Mine and Hassayampa River/wildlife area.

Monday would be good to go to the Desert Botanical Gardens! ;)

Does that sound good to everyone?Sounds awesome!!!

[Fox Paw]

Sounds good. I'll definitely be on for Vulture Mine on Sunday and maybe some on Monday.

[Terri]

You guys are going to have a blast. I'm quite green. It's going to be stunning out there!

:sigh:

[icassell]

The clock is ticking :)

Can't wait!

[Terri]

I'm excited for you guys!!

In a jealous sort of way. :-x

[Fox Paw]

It's been unseasonably warm lately but it looks as if it will cool down for our visitors. Mostly 50s-70s F and partly cloudy, which is good for taking photos. Should be nice.

PS: I'm talking about Phoenix. Sedona and anywhere else that's at a higher elevation could be chilly, so bring something warm.

[MissMia]

Woohoo! Jeff arrives later today and I pick up Anty at the airport tonight! They are in for a wild adventure tomorrow - Jerome & Sedona. Should we do a vortex tour or a jeep tour? LOL

[Terri]

I've only driven through Sedona once and I would have to opt for the vortex tour if I were there. :lol:

Can't wait to see some pictures coming back from this meetup. Hope you all are having a blast! :boogie:

[Fox Paw]

A very pleasant outing today, despite the overcast skies and bad light. Jeanne and Jeff are great.

Here's one of our visitors at work, oblivious to the approach of the deadly desert chainsnake.


http://cornflakeaz.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Vulture-Mine/Jeanne/1222730054_pMLf3-800x800.jpg (http://cornflakeaz.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Vulture-Mine/15655743_YYQhN#1222730054_pMLf3-A-LB)

[icassell]

Fox_Paw and Anti gathering evidence of code violations


http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll249/icassell/Vulture%20Mine%20Meetup/IMG_0646.jpg

[icassell]

Anti trying to coax MissMia out of the hole so she can take her picture


http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll249/icassell/Vulture%20Mine%20Meetup/IMG_0682-Edit.jpg

[icassell]

An uninvited member of the Vulture Mine Meetup. He paid an arm (or at least a leg) to join the group.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll249/icassell/Vulture%20Mine%20Meetup/IMG_0866-Edit.jpg

[icassell]

Jeff watching the rest of the Meetup members in disbelief. "I can't believe you're really doing that!"

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll249/icassell/Vulture%20Mine%20Meetup/IMG_0706-Edit.jpg

[Fox Paw]

Ian, here you and I were telling Antarctican that you almost never see scorpions in the daytime. Where was that thing?

[icassell]

Ian, here you and I were telling Antarctican that you almost never see scorpions in the daytime. Where was that thing?


I lifted up a sheet of wood and, voila!

[Terri]

Aw, he is just a little ole tiny scorpion. :lol:

Wonderful collection of you all out shooting. Keep 'em coming! :sun:

[Aggie]

It's not the big ones you have to worry about. It's the little white ones that can really hurt you more than just the sting. Wait until someone gets bit by a kissing bug. I think it is that time of year for them.

[icassell]

True. This is a bark scorpion. It is the most venomous of all of the U.S. scorpions and the only ones you really have to worry about. They're one of the smaller and more innocuous ones.

[mitica100]

Anty and MissMia checking out the boat docking at Bartlett Lake. It was a rainy and cold day, much to our dismay...

[icassell]

Now you see 'em, now you don't! Here we are at Vulture Mine ...

[Antarctican]

:shock:

How much do you want to take that pic down?

[icassell]

:shock:

How much do you want to take that pic down?

And the bidding starts at ...

[icassell]

Fox_Paw having caught the big one moves on to his next ...

[icassell]

On the set of the Cialis advertisement ...

(Thanks, MM, for the title idea ... )