10/24/2009 Bash On the Boat (I'm with BOB) - Thread #7

[oybolshoi]

HELP NEEDED:

Am trying to get from the Hoover Dam up towards ANY viewing point of the Grand Canyon before heading off up to San Francisco (Ive told Hazel "it's just up the road dear" ),Ive tried using Google but for some odd reason it wants me to go by Flagstaff which appears to be miles out of my way.....Any locals with a route Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee?.....

This may not be helpful, but Jay's aunt and uncle who live in Vegas said that it's about a 4-hour drive from there to the Grand Canyon. I'm not sure that there are too many alternate routes, quite frankly.

Hoover Dam is really cool ... I think it's about 30 miles outside of Vegas on the Arizona / Nevada border.

Why don't you look into booking a day tour with a company in Vegas? They offer Hoover Dam / Grand Canyon tours and then you wouldn't have to worry about doing any driving yourself.

Or why not spend that money on a fabulous dinner in Vegas?

 

[millerpjm]

Page 86 Jen - be warned - theres lots

Awesome photos Karen! Believe me, these aren't boring at all to some of the history buffs over here. I'm going to show them to DH tonight. Keep posting castle pics and I may get him to log onto the DIS once in a while!

 

[A fat english gent]

Thanks Bendy,however because were trying to "DO" California in 8 days were just so limited to time...

Can we "DO"

Las Vegas
Hoover Dam
Grand Canyon
San Francisco
A Train ride out of Santa Cruz to see the big trees
Malibu coast road
Six Flags

ALL IN 8 DAYS?....

ps...I remember the last time you recommended a nice restaurant Am still paying off the bill and only Hazel and Jess eat there but it was gorgeous or so am told anyways.... ....

This may not be helpful, but Jay's aunt and uncle who live in Vegas said that it's about a 4-hour drive from there to the Grand Canyon. I'm not sure that there are too many alternate routes, quite frankly.

Hoover Dam is really cool ... I think it's about 30 miles outside of Vegas on the Arizona / Nevada border.

Why don't you look into booking a day tour with a company in Vegas? They offer Hoover Dam / Grand Canyon tours and then you wouldn't have to worry about doing any driving yourself.

Or why not spend that money on a fabulous dinner in Vegas?

 

[oybolshoi]

I would cross the Grand Canyon off your list then - that would eat an entire day, mostly in travel.

Actually I'd consider crossing Vegas off the list, too. Just stay in California and focus on all the things it has to offer ... that will keep you all busy enough.

 

[A fat english gent]

I see what your saying Mrs Bendy admit it is going to be a push we know but because the last time i was out here some bright spark decided what fun it would be to let the fat bloke travel all the way up to the canyon only to found it full to the brim with cotton wool... so you see missing the Canyon AGAIN is simply not an option.....Am researching chartering a Helicopter but so far ive only found firms who (by looking at their prices) are looking to SELL me the bloody thing not lend me one......

 

[GOS]

For anyone who doesnt already know Heather she's the lady who wants to be a leprechaun when she grows up......

I know i'll get a clip around the ear for this comment but still worth it IMHO....

To be sure!

 

[GOS]

HELP NEEDED:

Am trying to get from the Hoover Dam up towards ANY viewing point of the Grand Canyon before heading off up to San Francisco (Ive told Hazel "it's just up the road dear" ),Ive tried using Google but for some odd reason it wants me to go by Flagstaff which appears to be miles out of my way.....Any locals with a route Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee?.....

Chris - when we did our coach tour, we went to Grand Canyon via Flagstaff. I have a California driving map at home. I'll see if it photocopies and then send it to you. Are you flying into Vegas and then driving down to Los Angeles? You are looking at some serious miles, matey!

It took all day when we drove from San Fran to Los Angeles last year, and that was motorway all the way.

 

[A fat english gent]

Chris - when we did our coach tour, we went to Grand Canyon via Flagstaff. I have a California driving map at home. I'll see if it photocopies and then send it to you. Are you flying into Vegas and then driving down to Los Angeles? You are looking at some serious miles, matey!

It took all day when we drove from San Fran to Los Angeles last year, and that was motorway all the way.

The map would be great thanks.....We land at LAX,some daft get booked LAX instead of flying into Vegas.... It would have made the trip far simpler,kids can't wait and poor wife thinks it's "just down the road".....

If we don't get everything done it just gives us an excuse to comeback and do it all again another time.....

 

[oybolshoi]

If we don't get everything done it just gives us an excuse to comeback and do it all again another time.....

Ya know ... we're looking at a DL / Vegas trip for Jay's 40th birthday in May 2010.

I realize that this is two years from now, but vacation planning such as this keeps the left side of my brain happy while I'm at work ...

 

[disgrits]

Is that base housing???

Yep, base housing is now run by private contractors. They are much prettier than what base housing used to be but I dont' think they'll last nearly as long. In any case, it's great for us since it is our twilight tour.

 

[disgrits]

Chris, you can probably see the big trees without driving out to Santa Cruz. There are probably tours out of San Fran. Becky should be able to clarify this.

 

[JOANNEL]

Yep, base housing is now run by private contractors. They are much prettier than what base housing used to be but I dont' think they'll last nearly as long. In any case, it's great for us since it is our twilight tour.

Those are so much nicer than any cinder block house we ever lived in. Our last base housing was at Eglin and it was a ghetto!!! That's why we bought a house and have stayed here. After 23 years I was so depressed with those living conditions. But we love florida so it all worked out.

 

[JLDSMD]

Chris,

Check this link out: http://www.a2zlasvegas.com/otherside/tours/rss_pft.php?z=p|82|http://www.a2zlasvegas.com/otherside/tours|347e4d14|

$140 per person with a photo stop at Hoover Dam.

 

[JLDSMD]

Chris,

Here is a link to a ton of tour operators in LV.

http://www.a2zlasvegas.com/otherside/sights/tours.html

 

[JOANNEL]

Thanks Bendy,however because were trying to "DO" California in 8 days were just so limited to time...

Can we "DO"

Las Vegas
Hoover Dam
Grand Canyon
San Francisco
A Train ride out of Santa Cruz to see the big trees
Malibu coast road
Six Flags

ALL IN 8 DAYS?....

ps...I remember the last time you recommended a nice restaurant Am still paying off the bill and only Hazel and Jess eat there but it was gorgeous or so am told anyways.... ....

We did this last summer, It's a 6 hour drive from LA to the Grand Canyon. Then we went from the Grand canyon to Yosemite. That was a very long day almost 12 hours. But it is so worth it. If you are staying in San franscico you can see the red woods in Muir woods witch is not that far from San fran. That is one of my favorite cities, you will love it. Bring a jacket can be chilly in the summer. The coast north of SF is more spectacular than Malibu. Mendicino is beautiful.

 

[disgrits]

Those are so much nicer than any cinder block house we ever lived in. Our last base housing was at Eglin and it was a ghetto!!! That's why we bought a house and have stayed here. After 23 years I was so depressed with those living conditions. But we love florida so it all worked out.

Yes, we have stayed in substandard housing before, too. What bothers me sometimes is that folks don't know that housing is not free. We've always styed in base housing so our kids could be in good schools and feel like they are part of a community. The one time that we had to put our kids in school out in town, it was ok, but Emily's school had a "problem" (discrimination) with the military kids..... That was the first time in my life that I felt discrimation directed at us........

Anyway, I hope Florida is in the cards for us in 3 years.....

 

[disgrits]

Yes, definitely bring jackets for San Fran...

 

[disgrits]

If you end up stopping in Monterey, the Embassy Suites Hotel is directly across the road from the beach. They have happy hour every night and free fully cooked breakfast, and an indoor pool.

 

[disgrits]

Here is the link for Great America, just south of San Fran...

http://www.pgathrills.com/attractions/index.cfm

 

[disgrits]

....well, I'm off to take a shower.....I must stink.