On 8/29/2017 1:37 PM, dsi1 wrote:
> On Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 8:31:30 AM UTC-10, Casa de Masa wrote:
>> On 8/29/2017 12:24 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> On Tue 29 Aug 2017 07:59:36a, Casa de Masa told us...
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>>>> On 8/28/2017 11:54 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>>>> On Mon 28 Aug 2017 04:37:30p, Casa de Masa told us...
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>>>>>> On 8/28/2017 5:30 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>>>>>> On Mon 28 Aug 2017 09:19:08a, Casa de Masa told us...
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>>>>>>>> On 8/27/2017 9:08 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On Sun 27 Aug 2017 04:52:16p, Casa de Masa told us...
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On 8/27/2017 5:12 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> On Sun 27 Aug 2017 03:35:24p, Casa de Masa told us...
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> On 8/27/2017 1:51 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Sun 27 Aug 2017 12:00:28p, Ophelia told us...
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> "Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 8/27/2017 12:44 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 8/27/2017 10:49 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> My car will tell me I'm in a school zone without
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> seeing the sign, no reason the stop sign can't be
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> incorporated into the same navigation system.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I would appreciate that. I got a speeding ticket for
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> doing 35 in s school zone. I passed dozens of schools
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> in my travels at that time so I didn't think much of
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> it, must have missed it.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> It is part of the navigation system. Even when you
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> don't use it and have it on the screen it still follows
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> you. The speed limit is shown on the dashboard and since
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I have a heads up display it shows it on the windshield
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> too. The school zone shows up with the yellow stripe.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I've gone through a couple and never would have known
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> there was a school from the road.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ==
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> So far as I know, the roads outside schools here are all
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> marked with speed restrictions etc. I see them all the
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> time.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> The only speeding ticket I ever got was in a Phoenix
>>>>>>>>>>>>> suburb called Paradise Valley. The winding road is lined
>>>>>>>>>>>>> with estate type homes and there was an off-road school
>>>>>>>>>>>>> well beyond sight. I was clocked at 37 mph in a 35 mph
>>>>>>>>>>>>> zone, except for a 15 mph school zone sign. The officer
>>>>>>>>>>>>> was not sympathetic when, after getting out of the car, I
>>>>>>>>>>>>> discovered that the school zone sign was literally buried
>>>>>>>>>>>>> within a huge cluster of Oleander. It absolutely could
>>>>>>>>>>>>> not have been seen from the roadway. Really ****ed me
>>>>>>>>>>>>> off. Paradise Valley is know for its high fines for any
>>>>>>>>>>>>> traffic voliations. I had to pay $300.00.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> PV is a high end place, pity they have low end cops.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Amen to that! And to think that we almost moved there some
>>>>>>>>>>> years ago. Some friends who live just outside of PV
>>>>>>>>>>> advised us not to.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Ever dine at Carlos O'Briens on 12th and Northern?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> It's one of favorite spots when we hit the Valley, has been
>>>>>>>>>> for like 30 years!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> The one in Scottsdale isn't quite as well run.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Yes, quie a few times, and I love their food and menu. My
>>>>>>>>> other half doesn't care for Mexican food and they have a
>>>>>>>>> decent selection of things for him to choose from.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Cool, take ya way back, ever dine at Los Olivos Mexican Patio?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> They were in old town Scottsdale - always like their nacho a
>>>>>>>> lot.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> No, we've not been there. Are they still there?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Well...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I heard they went dark some time ago.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> But to my surprise, not so!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> But my favorite nachos seem to be off the menu, bummer...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> They have great machaca beef, if its the same as it used to be.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://losolivosrestaurants.com/
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Los Olivos Mexican Patio, where gatherings of good friends and
>>>>>> great food has been an Arizona Tradition reaching back 70 years.
>>>>>> Where customers are still greeted by family, where the tortillas
>>>>>> and salsas are still made by hand. Taste the authentic flavors
>>>>>> of real Sonoran Cuisine, created with passion at Los Olivos
>>>>>> Mexican Patio.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> OUR HISTORY
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Welcome to Los Olivos Mexican Food Restaurants. Family owned and
>>>>>> operated, housed in a charming structure with a unique
>>>>>> architectural character, our old-town location was originally
>>>>>> built many years ago by our grandfather, Tomas Corral. The
>>>>>> Corral Family left their native Mexico for America in 1919
>>>>>> because our grandmother Cecilia Corral, did not want her sons
>>>>>> working in the mines of Mexico. Many old-timers will remember
>>>>>> the building as the home of a bakery, tavern, pool parlor and
>>>>>> even a chapel at one time. WHO WE ARE NOW
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Combining their native talents, the second generation of the
>>>>>> Corral Family has brought Los Olivos from a little adobe eating
>>>>>> spot to its present critically acclaimed dining establishment in
>>>>>> Scottsdale. Our talented family members have worked together for
>>>>>> years. An uncle designed and crafted the unique Spanish style
>>>>>> chandeliers, cousins enthusiastically greet you and wait on
>>>>>> tables, daughters and sons now manage and keep the books.
>>>>>> The third generation of Corrals is making margaritas behind the
>>>>>> bar, serving spicy hot dishes, and an old friend is still back
>>>>>> there rolling fresh flour tortillas. The Corral Family is proud
>>>>>> of their tradition of good food, a warm and friendly atmosphere,
>>>>>> and excellent service. We hope you will agree that this
>>>>>> tradition has been maintained, and remember "Esta es su casa y
>>>>>> vuelvan pronto" (This is your home, please return soon).
>>>>>> Your Hosts,
>>>>>> The Corral Family
>>>>>> LOCATION
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 7328 E 2nd Street Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 Phone: (480)
>>>>>> 946-2256
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> That's a great history! We'll have to give this a try some
>>>>> night. Thank you!!!
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> De nada, Sr!
>>>>
>>>> I think you'll really dig a part of old time Valley history.
>>>>
>>>
>>> We have frequently gone to Old Scottsdale, and have been to many of
>>> the shops and restaurants. However, we don't to as many Mexican
>>> restaurants unless they also have American items on the menu. That's
>>> for David's benefit. :-) We've also explored the majority of old
>>> Phoenix in the historical districts.
>>
>> I love the PHX Art Museum!
>>
>> For a relatively young town there is a lot of culture.
>>
>> One place that blew me away is:
>>
>> http://mim.org/
>>
>> MIM provides a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors of all ages with
>> more than 6,500 instruments on display from around the world.
>>
>>
>>
>> You can evaporate a day just listening to all the different instruments
>> and culture on their wireless headphones.
>>
>> I can not recommend a venue more strongly, and any concert in their
>> acoustically perfect hall is a treat.
>
> Hopefully they a lot of interactive areas. The kids really dig that and it doesn't take a lot to light a fire that illuminates the world of possibilities for them.

Well yes they do, of course each exhibit is interactive in thgat as you
turn to is the receiver picks up the proper music.

But there is a sizable music room downstairs for trying out all kinds of
instruments.

It is just the best thing ever!

> I had a demo of the Apple Airpod yesterday. Whoo boy, that was most impressive! Unfortunately, I have no iPhone. That lit my fire to the possibilities of this technology. My guess is that computers and cell phones will be replaced with wearable computers i.e., glasses and earpieces. Once again, Apple fires the opening shot with this highly finished, refined, product.
>

They love to lead!