GOING TO THE DESERT ON A HORSE WITH NO NAME

Posted by: Maureen Holloway | Jan 19 2010 12:00AM

John and I are running off to Arizona for a few days to hang out with friends and play golf and just have fun. I'm quite excited because I have never been to the American southwest before. Never been to Vegas. Never seen the Grand Canyon. No, I'm a northeast kind of girl, so this should be quite a revelation. Thing is, I haven't a clue what to pack. The days are warmish, the nights are very cool, but more than that, I have no sense of what the fashionable Arizonian is all about. Don't get me wrong - I'm hardly Sarah Jessica Parker. I have a closet full of clothes, but they're all variations on the same theme: black tights, white shirt, black skirt/dress/pants and black boots/shoes. I call it the edgy nun look, and it will carry me to New York or London, but not, I'm afraid, the freewheeling southwest. I'll figure something out, don't you worry. I just watched Kill Bill 2, and Uma's got the right look when she visits Bill's hacienda: a long skirt, a nice pashmina and a samurai sword.

Wardrobe dilemmas notwithstanding, I have other problems. I've been taking golf lessons to warm up for this trip, and last night, a putting clinic left me bent over like Quasimodo. I've been stretching and applying hot and cold packs with some success, but my spine is still pissed off, and may not make peace with me in time. It reminds me of the time, many years ago, when I booked tanning sessions before I went on a trip to Hawaii, and burnt myself sufficiently that I spent the first few days of vacation wrapped in towels by the side of the pool. Clearly I am not meant to venture out of my climate zone.

Stay with me - I don't leave until Thursday, so I'll keep you posted. Just think of the damage I can do to myself between now and then.



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COMMENTS (11)

Lynnette
RE:GOING TO THE DESERT ON A HORSE WITH NO NAME
Jan 20 2010 9:23AM
Sedona is a must see...the scenery is breathtaking. If you're going to stay in Winslow, there's a neat hotel called La Posada(I think). Check it out on the interweb.

Elaine
RE:GOING TO THE DESERT ON A HORSE WITH NO NAME
Jan 20 2010 7:42AM
stop stressing, it's not all that different, more laid back, stunning landscape, the Rockies are fabulous and glorious golf!

Glen
RE:GOING TO THE DESERT ON A HORSE WITH NO NAME
Jan 19 2010 8:40PM
I'm going to Scottsdale Arizona first week of March for golf with the guys. Pack light, daytime temps are in the 70's and if you get stuck there is great shopping in Arizona. Take your credit cards and have fun.

Jim K
RE:GOING TO THE DESERT ON A HORSE WITH NO NAME
Jan 19 2010 2:54PM
Hey Mo I'm sure if I saw you on the street today I'd say I'm not positive it's Mo, but the face rings a bell. You may want to try a long putter. There is less feel on the putt, but it eliminates the wrist action that causes what's know as the "yips".

Steven
RE:GOING TO THE DESERT ON A HORSE WITH NO NAME
Jan 19 2010 2:28PM
Hi Mo,been to Vegas about a year ago for our 25th. anniversary in early December,you'll need long pants and probably a hoodie during the day for sure .It's not short weather thereat this time of year...Your leaving the boys alone ....party hardy boys.....ENJOY.

Maureen Holloway: For the record, the boys are not being left alone. Nor is the dog, or the house for that matter.

Lori
RE:GOING TO THE DESERT ON A HORSE WITH NO NAME
Jan 19 2010 1:58PM
Hope you get to go to the Grand Canyon. If you do go, take your woolies since it will definitely be winter up there. Snow and ice will be prevalant. BUT you must go and see it. It is the most awe inspiring, mind numbing site. It truly puts into perspective how insignificant we humans are in the grand scheme of things on this planet. Amazing site and truly life altering. Phoenix on the other hand is a horror show. Never met dumber people than I did in Phoenix. And it is such an ugly place or at least it was in August. Brown and dry and all the buildings are also brown and non-descript. Sedona is a wonder. Very spiritual and artsy. Flagstaff is a fun place. Kind of old wild west but with a touch of intellect since there is a university there. Other than Phoenix, Arizona is a really great place.

howie
RE:GOING TO THE DESERT ON A HORSE WITH NO NAME
Jan 19 2010 1:34PM
First, I'd name the horse :-). Second, Add a color or two for a dash of flair to your day wear. Third, Instead of bending over the ball while putting, get one of those long putters so you don't have to bend over. You may need a taller bag to hold it. :-) but most importantly... ENJOY!

Linda Laliberte
RE:GOING TO THE DESERT ON A HORSE WITH NO NAME
Jan 19 2010 1:27PM
Dress code: semi casual, Khakis, jeans, white shirts, runners, flats, sandals, you'll blend right in. The locals will tell you it's cold and you'll look at them like they are crazy, because they have no idea what minus 30 feels like January. Have a great time :)

Christina
RE:GOING TO THE DESERT ON A HORSE WITH NO NAME
Jan 19 2010 1:05PM
Hey Maureen, So is it obvious to have to remind you not to take horse riding lessons between now and then?

David
RE:GOING TO THE DESERT ON A HORSE WITH NO NAME
Jan 19 2010 12:12PM
Hey Mo. Love the desert - I've been to Las Vegas three times and went out to Glendale, AZ last October. You can never go wrong with shorts and sandals. Although I heard they had a snowstorm in Flagstaff yesterday. Pack your parka!

Scott
RE:GOING TO THE DESERT ON A HORSE WITH NO NAME
Jan 19 2010 10:16AM
Been there several times over the years.If you are going to around Scottsdale, everything goes, any further North and it does get chilly at night. Desert golf is a whole new ball game too, you really have to be able to carry the ball. The expression target golf comes to mind. And if it goes in the rough you don't go looking for it, there are critters in there best left alone.There is lot's to do there besides golf as well, like hiking camel back mountain and dinner at wild west towns etc. I can just see you decked out in turquoise jewellry when you return. Oh, and everyone except golfers wear cowboy boots.

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