[Loch-Ruadh] OT Estrella War and Arizona imports

[Julie Self]

I didn't grow up in AZ, but I lived in Glendale and later at Luke AFB.  I
still have friends there and just realized that it has been much too long
since I went for a visit!
Gwenllian



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>From: "Gerald Lewis" <glewis01 at charter.net>
>Reply-To: loch-ruadh at ansteorra.org
>To: <loch-ruadh at ansteorra.org>
>Subject: Re: [Loch-Ruadh] OT Estrella War and Arizona imports
>Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:29:22 -0600
>
>I grew up west of SunCity.  Near Wickenburg.  Redneck stomping ground.
>
>Mowing the dirt.  hahahahaahahahaha!  Remember the smell when it rained?
>That dirty dog half washed smell the earth would get?
>
>Talk about small world.  Our new pediatrician lived a 1/4 mile from us when
>we lived in Gilbert!
>
>Remember trying to drive in to Peoria on Grand Avenue through El Mirage?
>
>Its sad, the Loop and Interstates really shut off Grand Avenue.  Lots of
>businesses and communities suffered.
>
>Muahahahahaahhaahaha!
>
>There was always some grey hair going 25 on the 55 mph highway..
>
>Alas, but I too will be grey some day..  But I promise I will not dye it
>blue to match my poodle or caddy.
>
>Suzanne
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Cat <fem_cat at yahoo.com>
>To: <loch-ruadh at ansteorra.org>
>Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 10:28 PM
>Subject: [Loch-Ruadh] Estrella War and Arizona imports
>
>
> > Hey Suzanne!!
> > I moved from the valley about 10 years ago so I know
> > exactly how ya feel. Its kinda nice having weather
> > that holds moisture and isnt brown. Not to mention the
> > warnings to pregnant women about NOT drinking the
> > water in the valley.  LOL and I know I dont miss
> > mowing the dirt in 100+ temps. Dont even get me
> > started on snowbirds, I lived outside of Sun City
> > (Where its perfectly legal to drive a golf cart on a
> > main street while taking a nap). I think snowbirds
> > should be considered poultry and thus open game during
> > the winter season.  LOL.
> >
> > I still have family in Chandler and Glendale so I cant
> > help but go back every now and then. All  I did go to
> > Estrella War once, for one day and thought it was a
> > lot of fun. Which is why I am hoping to return just
> > for this event. *fingers crossed*
> >
> > So nice to know that I am not the only import. Like
> > they say.. I may not have been born here but I got
> > here as fast as I could.
> >
> >
> > Cat
> > aka Katheryn Margarete de Ryes
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Cat,
> > Estrella War is in my old backyard!  We moved from
> > Arizona last year.  I
> > hear this is a great event.  I never went to it when I
> > lived there as I am
> > new to SCA.  There is also a Ren Faire in
> > February/March in Far East
> > Mesa/Gold Canyon.
> >
> > I  ran into Estrella Campers in the grocery store now
> > once.  It used to be
> > held West of Phoenix near the Estrella mountains.
> > Last I heard it was held
> > in Queen Creek which is south of Mesa/Gilbert.
> >
> > I won't be heading back.  I miss my friends, but I
> > love Texas so much I just
> > don't miss Arizona at all.  Well okay I miss the
> > mountains, and I miss
> > driving to the grand canyon in an afternoon.  But I
> > don't miss the heat. Or
> > the snowbirds in the winter.  Or the pollution in the
> > valley.
> >
> > Suzanne
> >
> >
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