It was. I enjoyed it thoroughly and slept very well.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

You might have noticed the civic center which is right near the tower.

Some rather big name acts are booked into the place. Phillips picks up a lot of the fees in order to bring some culture to town.

Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Bob Hope.... A lot of big names have come through the place.

And during the past few years a lot of them have stayed in the Price Tower hotel.

I did notice that. Its design reminds me of the Marin County government center by FLW in California just north of San Fransisco.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Glad they saved David's home! Came really close, kept track, until life got too hectic. Will have to add that to the list of things to do if Dad comes to visit.

Dad and I did visit Taliesin West second to last time here. I have now been at least three times; used to go their to think when lived in Tempe (now too far to drive for just that). Includes a private tour (and only).

Not much into Wright, especially since was so wrong (especially structurally). But, did add a lot of ideas/thoughts to Architecture. My tastes change over time, as one point did like him. Though will never change with Lou Kahn as so spiritual and timeless. Guess then say my favorite.

As for current Architects, like Will Bruder and his student Wendell Burnette. Wendell teaches at A.S.U. and had the good fortune to have had him critique my studio work and part of the jury.

That is something else! Will have to keep that in mind if ever in the area, though never could afford staying there.

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Current fleet:

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE - Waiting for heart surgery.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT - Rear ended 23 September 2016 and now looking for a new home.

1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD - Parted out.

1964 Volkswgen Beetle - Vater's since September 1968 and undergoing a restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - in need of full restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Squareback automatic with F.I. - Vacationing with her caretaker until he is in better health.

Here is what I am doing with the glass block:

can't get the pics to download. Drat!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Did you get any photos????

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'10 - Dakota SXT - Daily Ride / ≈ 172.5K
.'76 - 450SLC - 107.024.12 / < .89.20 K
..'77 - 280E - 123.033.12 / > 128.20 K
...'67 - El Camino - 283ci / > 207.00 K
....'75 - Yamaha - 650XS / < 21.00 K
.....'87 - G20 Sportvan / > 206.00 K
......'85 - 4WINNS 160 I.O. / 140hp
.......'74 - Honda CT70 / Real 125
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“I didn’t really say everything I said.”
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ Yogi Berra ~

Never mind...

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M. G. Burg
'10 - Dakota SXT - Daily Ride / ≈ 172.5K
.'76 - 450SLC - 107.024.12 / < .89.20 K
..'77 - 280E - 123.033.12 / > 128.20 K
...'67 - El Camino - 283ci / > 207.00 K
....'75 - Yamaha - 650XS / < 21.00 K
.....'87 - G20 Sportvan / > 206.00 K
......'85 - 4WINNS 160 I.O. / 140hp
.......'74 - Honda CT70 / Real 125
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“I didn’t really say everything I said.”
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ Yogi Berra ~

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Hmmm needs some fine tuning I guess.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Agreed. Change the title to Kamikaze and I'm on board

There is a house designed by FLW's last living student from the institute in Scottsdale.around the corner from me 30 yards from me.
Its very AZ and Very out of place here.

Easy to knock off and copy , (cheap) but its pretty cool. (and Privacy intended, desinded) I could do one similar any place that would allow shipping container constructed habitats.
Nowdays-and in the future, I expect the "Jackrabbit " weekend style cabins thrown up on BLM land grants in the 1950's will re surge, except for regular housing.

Perhaps, but those are nice blocks!

What it really needs is sanded grout/cement