Greetings Pals:

I am just beginning to straighten out some of the details for our Super Super Bowl Party ....

For those of you who are counting...we have added the official University of Phoenix Stadium Countdown clock to the sidebar. Just a way to help you keep focused, and to let you know how long you have to pack your bags before Air Ruby comes to pick you up!

Speaking of our intrepid pilot, arrangements have been made for Ruby to land at Falcon

Field in Mesa, Arizona. Right after landing, our guests will be given a tour of the Museum at the Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force facility at Falcon Field. For our guests from England, a special treat. This landing field has strong ties to the RAF, and was used as a training facility during WWII. Or as G-papa says "The Big One." The 81st AF division also has a lot of memorabilia housed there, as do a number of other USAF divisions. There are also a number of restored airplanes from that era, to view pictures, go to their web page.

Falcon Field is kind of fun, they even have a big, old fashioned tower. Ruby will be talking to a real person controlling the landing order and approach patterns, just like in the old days.

Unfortunately we will miss their big social event of the year, which is not being held until March 15. You are welcome to return for this dance, called

"Sentimental Journey" if you wish, we will be happy to have you stay with us again, and would love to see you all dressed up in the 1940's duds that the folks wear to these dances. Can you imagine Stanley in a snappy pilot uniform, complete with scarf, escorting lovely Asta in her snappy dance dress, a la Ginger Rogers? Or how about the whippet fellows as Fred Astaire? Anyway, you are all welcome to come back, but muzzer says "no organizing Gussie, it will be too much work."

We think you will enjoy this chance to stretch your legs before boarding your complimentary land transport. Joey and I will be doing the driving, we promise we will not let Teka or Doofus anywhere near the controls of these vehicles.

Joey and I are ready to do a "short" tour of the Eastern part of the Valley of the Sun on the way to your accomodations. Just be sure to let us know if you have a particular spot you don't want to miss.

Muzzer will be waiting at home with your welcome gifts, and she will have snacks on hand. These will have a southwestern flair, including pup chips and sloppy salsa, Dogaritas and the requisite hot Mexican food.

More later about dinner on Friday and plans for Saturday and Game day.

For those of you who prefer to make private arrangements and just join us for the pawties, we noticed that Expedia has some special rates available. Check this Expedia site for information.