Wanna do a FlightFest?

[Debbielevis2]

Baby, it's cold outside! Well in Massachusetts it is.

But, thankfully, there are warmer places to go when your bones get chilled, so ---- How does sunny Phoenix sound?:sunshine

Anyone interested in meeting for a FlightFest-type-thing in February? I've got reservations to go out, and was thinking Saturday, February 5th could be the First FlightFest. Lots of you in the Cali region could just hop on over. And as it's Ray's home, maybe we could get him in on it.

Hey, watch this --- this could be the headline in the Arizona Republic ---

"First FlightFest held on February Fifth in Phoenix (Fenix?) at Five o'clock -- Fearful Flyers had Fun!"

Come play!!!:dancers

Debbie

[Passenger Mark]

Hey Deb!

Count me in! And the date would be fine.

Come on everybody... this will be fun!

Mark

[Disney fan]

If you are going to do a Flight Fest then do a good one!!!!

Come over to England! Meet up in US and fly together, that way you can get rid of your hang ups about flying over the pond.:nod


Lynda:ukflag

[Debbielevis2]

Lynda --

You're too hard on me. I WILL - some day. Before my passport expires.

How 'bout this -- YOU fly to Boston/Providence, and then we'll fly together to Phoenix??! That's a good idea! I'll buy you a drink. Several, in fact!

Debbie

[Disney fan]

Debbie,

I would have seriously considered that if all my leave entitlement for next year was not already booked.

I have Fuertaventura 8th January

Cyprus 13th April.

Zakinyhos 31st August.

That takes up my 5 weeks leave:( Perhaps next year,2006
I may be able to combine it with a US vacation.)

Lynda

[WillFlyToDisney2]

Debbie's buying drinks???? JEFF did you hear that??? :cheers

Kelley

[Jeff California]

I should be able to make it. The flight there is a little more than one teppenyaki meal. I will know for sure after discussing it with my mistress.:hail

I noticed a direct flight from Bakersfield is 225.00 and a direct flight from Ontario is only 120.00.... So I shall drive to Ontario. Maybe fly with Mark? What kind of parking do they have their Mark? How much for long term?

I was thinking of leaving Friday and returning sunday...

What is there to do in phx besides get airlifted to good samaritan hospital?

Jeff

[Passenger Mark]

Jeff,

Hey you can park at my office about 4 miles from ONT, we can take one car to the AP. In other words... parking is free!

Do it! It will be a blast!

[WillFlyToDisney2]

Hey,

I wanna fly with Jeff and Mark!!!!

:(
Kelley

[Debbielevis2]

Bumping this up:hamster

Figured most of you should be out of your holidays-induced alcoholic stupor and able to comprehend the thread and make plans accordingly.


Ken - don't you wanna come?

[MadScientist]

I never really get out of my alcohol induced stupor. :thundercloud

I would love to Deb. I'm just not sure the timing will work out. :dunno

[Passenger Mark]

Kelley: Come on out to ONT and fly with us! Now that would be a crew. You, Jeff, and I could pass out the snacks!

Ken: Man... just make it work out! Take some of those miles and cash in a free ticket! Delta flys to ONT, you can join the crew to PHX!!!

[Jeff California]

Its a go!!!!

I will be there for sure.

Mark, what airline are you flying to PHX?
Going to Phx will not only be a flying accomplishment for me, but it will be a personal one as well.... After what happened last year, I feel kinda jinxed when it comes to Phx...
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Come on people!!! make plans to be in Phx on Feb 5th!!!!

[Jeff California]

hotel info also please. Let me know and I will reserve. What dates were you planning on going/returning Mark? I am flexible... anytime/anyday works for me..

[Passenger Mark]

Jeff: Cool! Just promise me no helicopter rides!!!!

It will be on Southwest, they have a flight between Ontario and Phoenix almost every hour.

Ok everybody!!! Here is your invite... let's get on board and show up for a great Flightfest!

This is NOT for a CLOSED GROUP!!! If you need help for, or want to help others with FOF then sign up!

[Jeff California]

Yes, anyone is welcome!!!! Dont be shy. Ive never even met Mark and now im parking at his work and flying with him!! hahahaha

Anyone out there thinking about it? Post here so we can convince you!!!!!!

Hollywood, you going to come? Everyone is welcome. If you are one of the "lurkers", this would be a great time to "come out"!!!:sunshine

Im sitting here thinking about the flight and thoughts like "just drive, its not far" keep popping in my head.. lol

They have a nice bar at Ont airport, right Mark?:cheers

[Jeff California]

Refundable Anytime
$91 Restricted Fares
$85 Advance Purchase
$76 Fun Fares
$49 Promotional Fares
$39 Internet One-way
$39

So many fares... which do you usually fly and why?

[Debbielevis2]

Jeff!

Great! It's always so much fun to meet each other. I did a big Fest in Boston last May and met several people. These are great for breaking the ice.

There's a restaurant in Phoenix called Rustler's Roost, where a few of us met a couple of years ago. Great food, casual atmosphere with a bit of a Western flavor. I'm thinking of doing the same place. The waiters were dressed in cowboy garb, and we "girls" thought they looked pretty cute!

Pleeeeeeaaase, if anyone has any ideas, give 'em up!

[invert29]

Son of a... I have an opportunity to play 4 free rounds of golf in Phoenix that same weekend but I can't make it!:cuss Unfortunately, my work is very dependent on the tides and they are at their best that week. It is completely unavoidable. It would be great to fly again so soon (never thought I would say that).

I hope you all have a great time. Hope to meet you at the next one.

Chris

[Passenger Mark]

Deb, That sounds like a great spot... let's do it!

Leslie: Can you recommend any hotels in the area?

Jeff: NO DRIVING!!! That is cheating! ha ha I have to check something at work Tuesday, and then I will let you know what dates/times work so you can pick one. And yes, Ontario has a great bar! There is a Applebees in the SWA terminal!

[Jeff California]

aolsvc.yp.aol.com/main.ad...&x=28&y=10 (http://aolsvc.yp.aol.com/main.adp?_dircid=101838215&_dircid=101838215&_diradid=0&_diraction=nearby&_dircity=Phoenix&_dirstate=AZ&_dirlat=334483&_dirlong=-1120733&_dirzip=&_dby=&_dircat=&_dirnamesearch=&_diraddress=&_dirdma=49&_dirpid=354&_dirnb=701101&x=28&y=10)

This link will allow you to check out rustlers roost (it looks great!!) and it shows 10 hotels near there.

[Debbielevis2]

Jeff

Thanks for that. That one link can combine everything for everyone. Nicely done!

So, Mark, how 'bout if I try to get everyone's butts in gear by about two weeks before, in order to give them a head count? I think Leslie and Bruce also enjoyed it there. Les??

The food was great, and the view of Phoenix (at night) was just too pretty.

Depending on how many we end up with, I'll just call and ask if we should go "private" room, or just accept us as a good-sized group.

So, this is who we'd have so far: Mark, Jeff, Les (?), Bruce (?), my Nicholas and Dawn (you cheered her on - remember??), Bob and Kathy (guests who'll be visiting me then), Ray???? When mentioned to Ray a while back, he said he'd be ending a trip on Saturday, but may make dinner. Mark, mention it to him when you see him, okay?

Okay, Mark - do your Ring Leader thing (you need a smiley), and I'll do my Cheer Leader thing: :pompoms

Deb

[Jeff California]

We are going to have a blast!!! I'm gonna bring Andrea if thats ok!

[LesliePHX]

Bruce and I will be there! Yeah, it is a fun place with a gorgeous view. It also has a cow outside.

I'm not familiar with hotels in that area, but the list Jeff provided looked good. The Pointe hotels are resorts and have a good reputation but they are probably pretty pricey.

Leslie

[Debbielevis2]

Les - Great! Nick will be especially happy (you know he loves Bruce!)

Jeff - by all means, bring Andrea. Nicholas (my son) and "The Guests", Bob and Kathy certainly do NOT come under the heading of Fearful Flyers, but they certainly gain an understanding of how we tick!


Deb

[Jeff California]

The Pointe rooms are around 250 per night.. The others get as low as 75 a night.. The Hilton is awesome and comes with free tix to their own waterpark! My kids arent coming, so I wont go there.. maybe the Ramada...

I just spoke to my mom and she will keep the kids the whole weekend :) She said "they have a group online of people scared to fly?" hahaha

[Jeff California]

bump