I'm not familiar with Tucson, but if it's anything like Phoenix in July, my answer is not only no, but hells no.
I've been out of the abbey two days, I've beaten a lawman senseless, I've fallen in with criminals. I watched the captain shoot the man I swore to protect. And I'm not even sure if I think he was wrong.
Book ,'Serenity'
F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.
SailAweigh - Oct 05, 2008 7:54:13 am PDT #58 of 12685
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
WindSparrow - Oct 05, 2008 8:35:01 am PDT #59 of 12685
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
I'm not familiar with Tucson, but if it's anything like Phoenix in July, my answer is not only no, but hells no.
Having lived 8 years half way between Phoenix and Tuscon, I strongly recommend that people who aren't used to triple digit weather plan their vacations to the gorgeous state of Arizona between October and May at the outside. November to April is a better margin of comfort. February and March are when the desert is in bloom, so that's the bestest time. If you would like to know what a "dry heat" feels like, turn your oven on to 250, and sit in front of the open door (don't put your head inside) for a while.
ETA: Tuscon is at a higher elevation than Phoenix, so it may not get quite as hot, but here is a site that explains what temps to expect when: [link]
Pix - Oct 05, 2008 8:38:38 am PDT #60 of 12685
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Tucson would be great in April or May, but nsm July. It regularly gets to be 110+ in July and August. It is a fantastic place, though. If we were thinking earlier and someone could be point person, I would definitely pimp it.
Santa Fe would be great even in the summer (I''ve never been and always wanted to, but weather.com lists average temps here: [link] but do we have someone who could coordinate?
Dana - Oct 05, 2008 8:46:37 am PDT #61 of 12685
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
Santa Fe is nice, but small, and can be very expensive. The cheapest airfare is to fly into Albuquerque, and then it's an hour's drive to Santa Fe.
aurelia - Oct 05, 2008 9:20:21 am PDT #62 of 12685
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Hey Bay-area folks, I know more about my San Francisco trip! I arrive the afternoon of Mon Oct 13 and once I get checked into the hotel I'll have the entire evening free. Thurs the 16th I have a break from 5-8pm so dinner is a possibility. Friday the 17th I don't have anything scheduled until the show at 8pm.
I don't know what hotel I'll be in but I'm hoping it won't be far from the theatre which is at 609 Sutter St.
Let me know if any of you are free to play at any of those times.
Polter-Cow - Oct 05, 2008 9:33:52 am PDT #63 of 12685
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Dammit, I'm going to be out of town that whole week!
megan walker - Oct 05, 2008 9:59:01 am PDT #64 of 12685
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Dammit, I'm going to be out of town that whole week!
Me too.
Lee - Oct 05, 2008 11:05:53 am PDT #65 of 12685
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I am in town, but it's hard for me to get up there during the week. Any chance you are going to be here on Saturday? If not, maybe I can arrange to work in SF on that Monday.
aurelia - Oct 05, 2008 11:13:33 am PDT #66 of 12685
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
I leave Saturday morning, sorry.
Lee - Oct 05, 2008 11:28:04 am PDT #67 of 12685
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Hmmm. Let me see about working in SF that Monday, then. If I can arrange it, what time do you land? Would an earlyish dinner, maybe around 6:00 or 6:30, work?