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AZBarbeque Events => Upcoming Events => Topic started by: bearbonez on May 24, 2006, 04:11:58 pm
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My wife and I are hosting a meet and greet (bbq party) at our new home in Lakeside. The party will be on July 8th. The party will be family friendly. For those looking to stay the weekend, there are plenty of lodges, hotels, and cabins in Pinetop/Lakeside. Also there is fishing close by. Public access to Rainbow lake is 1/2 mile from our house. Show Low lake and Scott's resevior are about a 5 minute drive and Scott's has ample camping site's. Game fish include catfish (some big ones), small and largemouth bass, trout, walleye, and northern pike.
I will try posting a map for directions and I can be gotten a hold of at 928-369-6098.
Please be mindful of where you are parking when coming to the bbq. Park to one side of the road and be sure not to park in a way that blocks driveways, the road, or private property. I look forward to meeting new people and a great party.
Bear.
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I am going to move to Az
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Head for the hills Thom. Seriously, come on up for the weekend and enjoy some Q and maybe some fishing.
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1: Start out going WEST on E WASHINGTON ST toward N CENTRAL AVE. 0.1 miles Map
2: Turn LEFT onto S 1ST AVE. 0.4 miles Map
3: Turn LEFT onto W LINCOLN ST. 0.5 miles Map
4: Turn RIGHT onto S 7TH ST. 0.9 miles Map
5: Turn LEFT onto E MARICOPA FWY. <0.1 miles Map
6: Merge onto I-17 S / US-60 E via the ramp on the LEFT toward TUCSON. 1.2 miles Map
7: Merge onto I-10 E / US-60 E via the exit on the LEFT toward GLOBE / TUCSON. 5.5 miles Map
8: Merge onto US-60 E via EXIT 154 toward MESA-GLOBE. 80.4 miles Map
9: Turn LEFT onto US-60 / AZ-77. 75.9 miles Map
10: Turn RIGHT. 6.4 miles Map
11: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto RIM RD. 0.2 miles Map
12: RIM RD becomes WAGON WHEEL RD. 0.5 miles Map
13: Turn RIGHT onto W WHITE MOUNTAIN BLVD / AZ-260 / AZ-73. 1.4 miles Map
14: Turn RIGHT onto RAINBOW LAKE DR. 0.7 miles Map
15: Turn RIGHT onto LARSON RD. 0.5 miles Map
16: End at [810-957] Larson Rd
Lakeside, AZ 85929, US Map
Total Est. Time: 3 hours, 39 minutes Total Est. Distance: 175.35 miles
This is the closest I can find using mapquet. Follow the directions. Where it ends is at Heritage lane which will be a dirt road on the left just before the pond and rainbow lake. From there go right (west) about 200 yards, turn right and go another 100 yards, turn left and find parking that won't be obtrusive to any driveways, private property of blocking the road. Best to that everyone parks on on the side of the road so people can get around.
I am attempting to link the map now.
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Bear, is it quicker going that way rather then up 87 through Payson??
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Nope. No no salt river canyon taking beeline/260.
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Those who plan to come up, please post, PM, or call my cell at 928-369-6098 and let me know so I can get a head count.
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Bear, Me, da wife and da 2 kids will be there....
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So, it's OK to feed Da Bears up there that weekend??? ;D ;D
Oh no, wait, you said Da Bears will be feeding us... ;D ;D
Sounds like a blast, I can't wait..
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Should be a good time. I think we will be fishing on Sunday (day after the shin dig).
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What we cooking Saturday?
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Thom, are you planning on coming out for this event ???
It would be great to finally meet you face to face.
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The bad news is that it is red flag conditions now, so no charcoal wood fires of any type allowed. The good news is Mike has offered to bring up his gas grill, and the home builder who built our house has offered to let me use his NIB GOSM type smoker. So everything is still as planned.
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Yee Haw.....We be heading for dem dar hills....
Sounds like a blast Bear, we are certainly looking forward to it. ;)
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Bear, I have not had a chance to talk with you since we met at the planning meeting for Lake Pleasant event. If the invite is still open we would love to join in. Wife, I & Two makes 4.
Tell me though... what does a guy bring to a party like this other than enough sence to find parking that won't be obtrusive to any driveways, private property of blocking the road?
Really?
Bob
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Thom, are you planning on coming out for this event ???
It would be great to finally meet you face to face.
Depends on the work load I would need to get out friday early
I am short a driver now and gone on Vacation last week of July
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Just bring yourselves. We have the rest all covered.
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Hey all, The Bear's need a head count. If you are planning on attending, please Sound Off here and let us know and how many will be coming with you.
Bear, it will be me, da wife and da 2 kids O0 joining you.
SOUND OFF!!!
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We are hoping to That would be Thom and Kathy Emery
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Good deal. Looking to be a good time. I am thinking of adding some of my grilled dessert pizzas to the menu.
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Hey all, Ryan and I just finished helping Mr. & Mrs. Bear move into their new digs today and it looks like they will be ready to entertain on the 8th of July for those of you looking to get out of the heat and head up the hill.
We also discussed getting the Pay per view of the UFC fight that night, so it should be a great day, great BBQ and great evening up there.
Bear did ask that we try to get an estimated head count on who is planning on coming so they know how much food to BBQ up, so if you are planning on going, please sound off.
Looking forward to seeing you all up there... ;)
Bear, what is your exact address so I can Mapquest it...
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BBQQQQ do we have to have BBQ? Just kidding. If you are really taking another head count the Willis family of Desert Hills will be attending. Jeri Lynn, Bob, Trevor & Josh.
Count me in on the fight and again, Can I at least make a Dutch Oven Cobbler or something... get 'em all fat and sleepy so they are not in the way during the fight
What time can or should we roll in Saturday? We are going to be camping in the area from Wed, on i believe. We should be ripe for the party... we'll try to find a campground with a shower as the Casino wont let us check in till later in the afternoon.
Let me know about the cobbler
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I will try to make the mapquest thing work. Won't work by directions to our street. The street is brand new. 911 doesn't even have our adrress in the system yet. I will make it work though.
Cobbler sounds great. Thier is some nice camping spots at Scott resevior. Not the best fishing (rocky bottom but should be ok if you are reeling in with a catfish on the line.) they have toilets and garbage dumpster, other wise primitive camping. The lake is about 5 minute drive from the house.
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Bear, after talking with you this morning i did talk with the Lakeside Ranger District and YES Scott Res. is open and they plan on it staying that way... Upon further review I also spoke with BIA and found that a lot of the Apache Sitgreaves is open on the rez. Inculding the cabins & lodge & Hawley lake... I couldnt resist Bear... I booked a room in the lodge for 65 bucks a night... Thur & Friday so perhaps... Beets the heck out of hauling the tents, lanterns & tarps just to sleep in the rain and not have a fire. You & MRS. Bear want to come hang on the rez. we can do that or perhaps we will still come in on Friday mid day to see if we can help you with set up or just drink your beer.. then when it starts to go twilight we can stumble down to Scott Res. & drown a few worms.
Yes thank you, the Cobbler is good. "Made me three times the man I was"
And BTW
Don't worry...911 will know exactly where you live by the end of the weekend...DOH!
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Bob, how far is that from Bear's??
911 knowing the address by the end of the weekend, that's good. But do you mean the EMT's or the PD??? Opps, They found me!!! :o
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Hawley lake is about 30 miles, 45 minutes max from Bears. Was told the lodge has a kitehenette what ever that is. i may c all for clairification.
www.wmat.nsn.us/hawleycabins2.html
Saturday though i'm staying at the Casino... really pretty & a much needed Breakfast buffet in the morning. Besides our 16 year old DD will be able to find it no problemo
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Just made our reservations as well at the Hon-Dah Casino Hotel.
Bear, do you know exactly where this is in relationship to your house? Seems like it is right there from the directions it gives. Please let me know.
Here is the link if anyone else wants to stay there too. http://www.hon-dah.com/home1.html
Hope to see you all up there... ;)
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Guys Not looking good for the two day weekend there.
So My friend Bear and Mrs, Bear I am sorry cant be there this time.
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Hon-dah is about a 15 minute drive from the house. Just a hair past the end of town.
No worries Thom, there will be a next time.
I will get back to posting regular soon I hope. Been really busy trying to get the house half assed ready for this coming weekend and working.
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Bear, Don't kill yourself getting it ready, as long as there is BBQ and cold Beer, I'm there... ;D
Any word on the fight via Pay per View yet???
Looking forward to a great time... Do you need me to bring anything other than the BBQ's??
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Bear, talked with one of the members from our site today, Pete. He and his wife and two kids are planning on coming up as well. They will let me know by Tuesday if they got the rooms.
Also, I met a guy tonight that lives right up there by you, he is a very good friend of my brother's and he drives for one of the construction companies up there. I invited him and his family as well as he was saying he wanted to meet you as well as see the fight. ;) Hope that was OK...
It's going to be a great time up there next weekend... I can almost taste it now. ;D
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Got the four butts when I talked to you at safeway. Was a decent price. Going to check a meat packers up here and see if I can get a deal on 3.5 and down ribs.
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Awesome Bear, Sounds like we are going to have a feast up there this coming weekend...
Do you need us to bring anything? Food, drinks, coolers?
I will bring up the two BBQ grills I have. Expecting to get there about 11 am on Saturday.
See you then!!!
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Man sounds Great
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Bear... We Willy Willis' will be departing Thursday mid day.. Again, I will do the dessert Cobbler on Saturday. I will also bring beverages as to not over burden the Miller Lite driver in your area.
As mentioned in another message, I was planning on poping by or at least calling mid day Friday to "see if you need help with anything or just drink your beer". We are going to be at Hawley and other area lakes..Perhaps we can bring a mess of fish to the party... Wishful thinkin... I suck as a fisherman but do a pretty good job as Dad so we will keep trying. Ya just never know when there might be a mass fish die out and we are in the right place at the right time.
I'll talk with you Friday if not before.. Safe travel all.
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Be happy to have you over whenever you feel like dropping in. I have some family and friends coming up Friday to help with getting some of the last touches of getting the house ready and just hanging out. I will be cooking all day getting ABT's prepped and sides together, as well as getting the pork butt and chicken cooked and all that. What do you need fore the cobbler? Need wood? a hole dug? Just let me know if you need anything ready ahead of time or we can get er ready on Friday.