Tucson Fanatics

Bagger · 07-16-2011, 08:04 AM

I'll be in the Tucson area all of next week. Get in on Monday and leave Friday. Will be tied up in meetings at the Davis Monthan AFB during the daytime but eveings are free. Staying at the Radisson Suites on East Speedway. PM me if you'd like to get together one eveing for dinner.

DOOPHUS · 07-16-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bagger

I'll be in the Tucson area all of next week. Get in on Monday and leave Friday. Will be tied up in meetings at the Davis Monthan AFB during the daytime but eveings are free. Staying at the Radisson Suites on East Speedway. PM me if you'd like to get together one eveing for dinner.

You buying?

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Musicman · 07-16-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bagger

I'll be in the Tucson area all of next week. Get in on Monday and leave Friday. Will be tied up in meetings at the Davis Monthan AFB during the daytime but eveings are free. Staying at the Radisson Suites on East Speedway. PM me if you'd like to get together one eveing for dinner.

Tell Doophus You'll buy as long as it's Bar-B-Que!

BlueSSR · 07-16-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bagger

I'll be in the Tucson area all of next week. Get in on Monday and leave Friday. Will be tied up in meetings at the Davis Monthan AFB during the daytime but eveings are free. Staying at the Radisson Suites on East Speedway. PM me if you'd like to get together one eveing for dinner.

Do you have a favorite type of food? We will work on getting our Tucson group together for dinner. How about Wednesday or Thursday night?

I'm sure Doophus will want to come -- even though he has his hand out! LOL

We'll also get our newest members, Broken Aero (Steve & Julie Kelley).

We have a new couple on the west side but he is not normally available except Monday/Tuesday I believe.

Smokey & BlueSSR will definitely be there.

Most of the group is on the Northwest side of town so we will try to find a meeting place that is easy for everyone. How familiar are you with Tucson? The Tucson Mall area has quite a few restaurants as does River/Campbell area.

Let us know and I'll enlist the Doophus to help plan!

Bagger · 07-16-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueSSR

Do you have a favorite type of food? We will work on getting our Tucson group together for dinner. How about Wednesday or Thursday night?

I'm sure Doophus will want to come -- even though he has his hand out! LOL

We'll also get our newest members, Broken Aero (Steve & Julie Kelley).

We have a new couple on the west side but he is not normally available except Monday/Tuesday I believe.

Smokey & BlueSSR will definitely be there.

Most of the group is on the Northwest side of town so we will try to find a meeting place that is easy for everyone. How familiar are you with Tucson? The Tucson Mall area has quite a few restaurants as does River/Campbell area.

Let us know and I'll enlist the Doophus to help plan!

Wednesday would probably work best for me. I spend a lot of time on the road and stay away from national chain dining establishments. I like visiting local restaurants. Don't really have a favorite food. You pick it and I'll be there.

Been to Tucson a few times. From what I recall it's pretty easy to get around. My traffic app will get me where I need to be.

Doophus....your first beverage is on me.

BlueStreak · 07-16-2011, 08:35 PM

Hope you all have fun. Bagger and I made a day of it while I was in Williamsburg in 2009 On the Road to Kerrvile. g\Great guy, as are most Fanatics.

BlueSSR · 07-16-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueStreak

Hope you all have fun. Bagger and I made a day of it while I was in Williamsburg in 2009 On the Road to Kerrvile. g\Great guy, as are most Fanatics.

and we could really have a Party! LOL..... We are enjoying your travel blog!

See you in Warren MI.

BlueSSR · 07-16-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bagger

Wednesday would probably work best for me. I spend a lot of time on the road and stay away from national chain dining establishments. I like visiting local restaurants. Don't really have a favorite food. You pick it and I'll be there.

Been to Tucson a few times. From what I recall it's pretty easy to get around. My traffic app will get me where I need to be.

Doophus....your first beverage is on me.

I will contact everyone tomorrow and set it up for Wednesday.

We prefer to stay away from the "chain" restaurants also. Take a look at some suggestions & let me know what sounds good. Or we can find something different???

Ric's Cafe (River & Campbell) Salads, pastas, fish, ribs, steaks,burgers, sandwiches, etc. Ric's Homepage

El Charro Cafe (Original location downtown) Mexican food Welcome to El Charro Cafe - Tastes and Traditions of Tucson

El Mezon del Cobre (1st Ave between Ft Lowell & Grant) Mexican & Seafood Welcome

Shlomo & Vito's New York Deli, (Skyline & Campbell) Brisket, Mac & Cheese, Pot pies, Chicken & waffles, Italian, etc. Tucson Deli | Schlomo & Vitos Delicatessan | New York Style Deli

The Abbey (Sunrise & Kolb) Burgers, Breakfast for dinner, Pot pie Salmon, Tenderloin, steak, salads, etc. dinner

My cell # is 520-241-0699

Glenda

BlueSSR · 07-16-2011, 10:41 PM

See post below -- Dinner Wednesday Night 7/20......
location to be determined by Sunday afternoon

PM BlueSSR or call me 520-241-0699 to let us know if you can make it!

Bagger · 07-17-2011, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueSSR

I will contact everyone tomorrow and set it up for Wednesday.

We prefer to stay away from the "chain" restaurants also. Take a look at some suggestions & let me know what sounds good. Or we can find something different???

Ric's Cafe (River & Campbell) Salads, pastas, fish, ribs, steaks,burgers, sandwiches, etc. Ric's Homepage

El Charro Cafe (Original location downtown) Mexican food Welcome to El Charro Cafe - Tastes and Traditions of Tucson

El Mezon del Cobre (1st Ave between Ft Lowell & Grant) Mexican & Seafood Welcome

Shlomo & Vito's New York Deli, (Skyline & Campbell) Brisket, Mac & Cheese, Pot pies, Chicken & waffles, Italian, etc. Tucson Deli | Schlomo & Vitos Delicatessan | New York Style Deli

The Abbey (Sunrise & Kolb) Burgers, Breakfast for dinner, Pot pie Salmon, Tenderloin, steak, salads, etc. dinner

My cell # is 520-241-0699

Glenda

How about Ric's Cafe

BlueSSR · 07-17-2011, 09:52 AM

And I even have a gift certificate for Ric's that I bought on Groupon or Living Social! We'll put it to good use.

I'll call and make a reservation under the name SSR. Will 5:30pm work for everyone?

BlueSSR · 07-17-2011, 10:19 AM

Ric's Cafe
5605 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
http://www.ricscafeonline.net

Wednesday 7/20/11 @ 5:30pm
Reservation will be under the name "SSR"

Please let me know if you are attending so we have the right # for the reservation. You can either PM me, call me 520-241-0699 or email me @ gg@GrowTucson.com.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5605+E...&view=map&z=16

DOOPHUS · 07-17-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueSSR

Ric's Cafe
5605 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
Ric's Homepage

Wednesday 7/20/11 @ 5:30pm
Reservation will be under the name "SSR"

Please let me know if you are attending so we have the right # for the reservation. You can either PM me, call me 520-241-0699 or email me @ gg@GrowTucson.com.

5605 E. River Rd 85705 - Google Maps

Sounds like a winner to me . . . I'll be there.

Just an FYI . . . if anyone is setting their GPS via ZIP Code, I noticed they have the incorrect ZIP in their address. The correct ZIP is 85750, NOT 85705.

We definitely don't want to upset the GPS.

BlueSSR · 07-17-2011, 06:03 PM

Fanatics or any other Fanatics .....

come and join us for dinner Wednesday night, 5:30pm @ Ric's Cafe while we meet & greet "Bagger" who is visiting from Williamsburg VA!

Bagger · 07-17-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueSSR

And I even have a gift certificate for Ric's that I bought on Groupon or Living Social! We'll put it to good use.

I'll call and make a reservation under the name SSR. Will 5:30pm work for everyone?

Works for me....looking forward to meet the Tucson Fanatics.

Jim

BlueSSR · 07-17-2011, 09:39 PM

Bagger - Jim
Doophus - Curt
Smokey - Jim
BlueSSR - Glenda
Broken Aero - Steve & Julie
SSRTucsonJim - Jim (may not make dinner but will try to get there before we leave)
Zeecarman - Dave

We can add others -- just let me know!

Ric's Cafe -- Reservation under name "SSR"
NE Corner -River & Craycroft
5:30pm

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5605+E...&view=map&z=16

LTs SSR · 07-17-2011, 09:44 PM

Looks like fun!! Wish I lived closer!!

BlueSSR · 07-18-2011, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LTs SSR

Looks like fun!! Wish I lived closer!!

You could always fly in for a quick visit!

I know we have plenty of room for an overnighter!

DOOPHUS · 07-18-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueSSR

Bagger - Jim
Doophus - Curt
Smokey - Jim
BlueSSR - Glenda
Broken Aero - Steve & Julie
SSRTucsonJim - Jim (may not make dinner but will try to get there before we leave)
Zeecarman - Dave

We can add others -- just let me know!

Ric's Cafe -- Reservation under name "SSR"
NE Corner -River & Craycroft
5:30pm

Looks like a JIM CONVENTION coming up.

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BlueSSR · 07-18-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DOOPHUS

Looks like a JIM CONVENTION coming up.

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You are right.... must be we are no-body's if our names aren't Jim????

LTs SSR · 07-18-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueSSR

You could always fly in for a quick visit!

I know we have plenty of room for an overnighter!

One of these days... I will take you up on that offer!!

BlueSSR · 07-18-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LTs SSR

One of these days... I will take you up on that offer!!

It would be great to have you come for a visit....

PS: I didn't spill the beans either! LOL

Glenda

BlueSSR · 07-19-2011, 10:43 AM

If you are nearby.... visiting Tucson area.... just want to take a nice cruise to visit with other SSR owners ---- come & join us Wednesday night 7/20!

Bagger - Jim
Doophus - Curt
Smokey - Jim
BlueSSR - Glenda
Broken Aero - Steve & Julie
SSRTucsonJim - Jim (may not make dinner but will try to get there before we leave)
Zeecarman - Dave

We can add others -- just let me know!

Ric's Cafe -- Reservation under name "SSR"
NE Corner -River & Craycroft
5:30pm

5605 E... - Google Maps

tucsonjimssr · 07-19-2011, 08:36 PM

just remember jim croce sang about us
dont tug the mask of the lone ranger and dont mess around with jim

BlueSSR · 07-19-2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tucsonjimssr

just remember jim croce sang about us
dont tug the mask of the lone ranger and dont mess around with jim

I had forgotten those words! Love it!

BlueSSR · 07-20-2011, 10:05 PM

We ended up with 7 of us getting together tonight! Our only missing Fanatic was Tucson SSR Jim and I know he wasn't getting off work until late.....

Wonderful visiting with Jim (Bagger) and his choice of restaurant was outstanding.

Finished dinner and decide to go out to play with the SSRs...... but mother nature said.... only if you want to play in heavy rain, thunder & lightening! Oh well... we stayed put for awhile and visited some more.

Great to have the rain too, although, we didn't get any rain on our side of town!

Bagger · 07-21-2011, 06:14 AM

Thanks Tuscon Fanatics for a wonderful evening. The next time the job takes me out this way, I'll add a day and bring the sticks. To steal a motorcycle adversting phrase from the 60's: "You meet the nicest people while owning a SSR."

DOOPHUS · 07-21-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bagger

Thanks Tuscon Fanatics for a wonderful evening. The next time the job takes me out this way, I'll add a day and bring the sticks. To steal a motorcycle adversting phrase from the 60's: "You meet the nicest people while owning a SSR."

Good Food, Good Beer and even GOODER FRIENDS.

Next time, Bagger . . . leave the rain back in Virginia.

Now DOOPHUS needs a bath!

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Musicman · 07-21-2011, 10:20 AM

I think it's great that SSR fanatics get together when they can. It must be nice to live in an area where there are other SSR fanatics close by for meets, cruises & whatever. Sal

DOOPHUS · 07-21-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Musicman

I think it's great that SSR fanatics get together when they can. It must be nice to live in an area where there are other SSR fanatics close by for meets, cruises & whatever. Sal

You were invited, Sal