Greetings from Tucson

Arizona Wildcats fan here. So we've got a game against you guys in a couple of weeks in Tucson. You guys are having a pretty nice season and we're, um, er, um, oh, hey, basketball season's starting :) I'm actually not all that optimistic the the Cats will win this game; we've got no defense, special teams play has been horrid, and the team is error prone, and the Cajuns are a solid, well coached team. Good enough that Hudspeth has been mentioned as a candidate for the Arizona job. But, I'll digress from the football part for now. (On a personal note, my father attended school there in the late 50s, back when it was SW Louisiana, and then did the last two years of his bachelors degree at La. Tech, before going to Arizona to get his masters degree.)

Anyone here going to Tucson for the game? The weather should be fantastic, and our Mexican food can beat up anyone else's. We've got mountains you can take a drive in up near 10,000 feet, deserts, Tombstone and Bisbee, and sunsets that can't be beat. The Sonoran-style hot dogs here are so bad for you that it's beyond good. If you have a few days to check out the state, there's a pretty famous and Grand hole in the ground about 5 hours north, along with pine forests, Sedona, and more. For out-of-state visitors, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is the must-see day trip. If you're into aircraft, we have the Pima Air & Space Museum. We have the usual touristy things like art galleries (the DeGrazia Gallery of the Sun is extremely popular) and shops that most places have as well. I've lived here for 35 years, so if you've got any questions about town, where your hotel is, or anything like that, I'll do my best to help out on that front.

Here's hoping for a good game and a good time for everyone involved.

Welcome to our board. I will not be attending the game but we have a few people that are. Thanks for your insight on things to do. I am sure the people who are making the trip will appreciate that. My wifes best friend lives there and my love would love to make the trip. Its just not in the budget this year. Again welcome and a Cajun win lol.

We have friends who have recently retired to Tucson...we wont be able to make it but in laws are going with a sizeable group...onthers from Houston are also attending. I have visited Tucson recently and it is i wonderful city. Our fans will enjoy it.

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Originally Posted by desertrat

Arizona Wildcats fan here. So we've got a game against you guys in a couple of weeks in Tucson. You guys are having a pretty nice season and we're, um, er, um, oh, hey, basketball season's starting :) I'm actually not all that optimistic the the Cats will win this game; we've got no defense, special teams play has been horrid, and the team is error prone, and the Cajuns are a solid, well coached team. Good enough that Hudspeth has been mentioned as a candidate for the Arizona job. But, I'll digress from the football part for now. (On a personal note, my father attended school there in the late 50s, back when it was SW Louisiana, and then did the last two years of his bachelors degree at La. Tech, before going to Arizona to get his masters degree.)

Anyone here going to Tucson for the game? The weather should be fantastic, and our Mexican food can beat up anyone else's. We've got mountains you can take a drive in up near 10,000 feet, deserts, Tombstone and Bisbee, and sunsets that can't be beat. The Sonoran-style hot dogs here are so bad for you that it's beyond good. If you have a few days to check out the state, there's a pretty famous and Grand hole in the ground about 5 hours north, along with pine forests, Sedona, and more. For out-of-state visitors, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is the must-see day trip. If you're into aircraft, we have the Pima Air & Space Museum. We have the usual touristy things like art galleries (the DeGrazia Gallery of the Sun is extremely popular) and shops that most places have as well. I've lived here for 35 years, so if you've got any questions about town, where your hotel is, or anything like that, I'll do my best to help out on that front.

Here's hoping for a good game and a good time for everyone involved.

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Myself and 3 others are going. It sounds like a wonderful place, cant wait to visit.

Z

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. . . my father attended school there in the late 50s, back when it was SW Louisiana, and then did the last two years of his bachelors degree at La. Tech, before going to Arizona to get his masters degree.)

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This one of those rare cases of . . . it's not where you finish it's where you start. ;) :)

I had totally forgotten about the Pima air Museum, Z. I've seen a lot of photos from there and it looks awesome. Lisa is going to be thrilled when I tell here it's on the itinerary! LOL! I guess she and Em can go to one. Of the Art Musuems.

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Originally Posted by Hammer58

I had totally forgotten about the Pima air Museum, Z. I've seen a lot of photos from there and it looks awesome. Lisa is going to be thrilled when I tell here it's on the itinerary! LOL! I guess she and Em can go to one. Of the Art Musuems.

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I spent a few days there last year and the Pima air Museum is definetly worth it. One reccomendation do the self guided tour and the bus trip through the bone yard, we opted for the whole big package and the wife was quite bored by the end of the day. Also if you have time check out the Titan Missle museum as well, very interesting to see just how close we were to the cold war turning very hot. Don't pass up the sonoran hot dog even if your not a hot dog person its well worth a try.

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Originally Posted by Hammer58

I had totally forgotten about the Pima air Museum, Z. I've seen a lot of photos from there and it looks awesome. Lisa is going to be thrilled when I tell here it's on the itinerary! LOL! I guess she and Em can go to one. Of the Art Musuems.

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Anywhere that there is a bottle of wine handy will do, right!!


Z

We are going to AZ. My bro in Mesa az is waiting on word for his tail gate spot in the mall. Would be cool if some of the locals join us. You bring the Mex food & we bringing gumbo. Eat till we drop...

Z.. If u going, I will get bro to bring the wine. He works for ca wineries