GRANDDAD Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Since we've never been to Jerome, we thought it would be fun to take a nice drive, eat lunch there and meet some new people. We are going on Saturday, July 29th. We picked out some restaurants, and some sites that might be fun to visit. Anyone interested in coming along? We will meet at the Costco at the 101 and Cave Creek Road at 9:30 a.m. and leave by 10:00 a.m. Let us know if you want to go. All cars welcome!We will update in a few days! Jay and Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest intmd8r Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Jerome is very cool, but I can't imagine trying to park a group of vettes there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nort99 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Yep nice place to visit, and a great drive up there. It is really busy and not much room to park like the above post says. There are lots of ATV's running around, and the Sheriff is a celebrity. Have been there many times on ATV's but never in a car. The wife and I just might join you all. Well let you know later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANDDAD Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 Since we have never been to Jerome we didn't know there wasn't alot of parking. A few other cars that are going said there are places to park, so we posted this and wanted to meet some of you and thought it would be fun. Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LT4ME Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Since we have never been to Jerome we didn't know there wasn't alot of parking. A few other cars that are going said there are places to park, so we posted this and wanted to meet some of you and thought it would be fun. DianneThe drive up is definitely fun, but the parking thing would put me off. There's barely room to drive thru there in some places, much less park a whole gaggle of Vettes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANDDAD Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 Is there somewhere around there that would be fun to drive too? We are open - just would like a drive and meet you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nort99 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Asked the boss if we could go with you all, and was told no. It is my granddaughters birthday party. I am sure you will love it up there. Have fun. Thanks for the invite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XLR8TNC5 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Unfortunately, Mark (Sidewinder) and I will just be getting back from Florida at that time so we have to take a raincheck, but we LOVE Jerome. You will too! Have fun and be safe. Tanya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest intmd8r Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Since we have never been to Jerome we didn't know there wasn't alot of parking. A few other cars that are going said there are places to park, so we posted this and wanted to meet some of you and thought it would be fun. DianneIt would definitely be fun, I would simply suggest driving through Jerome and making someplace down the other side of the mountain the destination for parking; Cottonwood for example.I did eat at a really neat restaurant with some great views in Jerome once, but finding a place for just one car to park was slightly challenging. My concern for Jerome is it has a very "one-way" feel to it - the roads are very narrow and if you roll through without finding a place to park, turning around could be NOT fun.Just my , of course.Either way, we're probably in for the event! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANDDAD Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 So if we park in Cottonwood, is it far to walk through to Jerome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest intmd8r Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Definitely. If you want to walk through Jerome, you're going to have to park in Jerome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Gots to work! Nice ride though!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANDDAD Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 Okay, so after talking to one of the drivers going with us, I understand that parking is a problem, but not impossible. It's park where ever you can. His words to me were "You DEFINITELY won't be parking together. If we had a big turn out it might be difficult. Probably ought to go, & if we need to we can go thru Jerome for lunch. Maybe McClain's 50's style diner in Cottonwood. If you read the posts they kind of think we're going up the back way Thru JEROME ( OH NO !!! ). We are taking the freeway, not going back way.Hopefully that helps a little and we can do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Togo Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Okay, so after talking to one of the drivers going with us, I understand that parking is a problem, but not impossible. It's park where ever you can. His words to me were "You DEFINITELY won't be parking together. If we had a big turn out it might be difficult. Probably ought to go, & if we need to we can go thru Jerome for lunch. Maybe McClain's 50's style diner in Cottonwood. If you read the posts they kind of think we're going up the back way Thru JEROME ( OH NO !!! ). We are taking the freeway, not going back way.Hopefully that helps a little and we can do this! freeway????half the fun of THAT drive is the back way through the mountains - perhaps you should change your route?just for arguments sake.....last time we drive through there we wound up in sedona, i think looking for food - but since traffic was so bad and we didn't want to wait in line to turn around - we trekked up the flagstaff way finishing the canyon run - i don't remember if we ever even ate that day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knkayotte Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Parking would be on your own. Once you get into down, just make sure it's understood your all on your own to park. You could all walk and meet up at the town park (between the police station and Jerome brewery) once everybody has found a parking spot.From there you have your choice of three decent restaurants. Could be a considerable waiting time if it's a fairly large group. You've got the haunted hamburger, Jerome brewery, and the English kitchen. All are spiting distance from the park in the center of town and are good places to eat.If the group is less then 8 cars, I'd say it's doable; all parties would have to be patient though. Could be worth it, especially if you wanted to walk around a little and visit the shops. Once you?ve parked, you can walk pretty much through the whole town.Option B, drive town to Cottonwood, drive up 89A, turn and drive through Cornville to I17. Nice road through there with little traffic and a couple of nice passing stretches. Take I-17 South to Exit 289 (I think) to Cliff Castle Casino. You?ve got Johnny Rockets inside and another sit down restaurant that is decent, should be plenty of parking. You also have a sonic in that area, but it might be to hot to eat outside.If you?re all ambitious, you could take 260 up the hill, drive through Payson and back to PHX, or jump back on I-17 and cruise back. Word of caution, there is a DPS sub-station in Camp Verde, that section of I-17 is crawling with DPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest intmd8r Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 freeway????half the fun of THAT drive is the back way through the mountains - perhaps you should change your route?just for arguments sake.....last time we drive through there we wound up in sedona, i think looking for food - but since traffic was so bad and we didn't want to wait in line to turn around - we trekked up the flagstaff way finishing the canyon run - i don't remember if we ever even ate that day! We stopped and ate in Prescott at that buffet! I have to agree on the back roads being the fun of getting to Jerome, at least if you own a Corvette! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANDDAD Posted July 22, 2006 Author Share Posted July 22, 2006 Dianne and I have never been to Jerome. We still plan on going. If you would like to join us, we will be at Costco 9:30 a.m. at the 101 and Cave Creek Road (southwest corner of parking lot) and leave at 10:00 a.m. We are going with the flow and whatever happens, happens! Hope to see you there!Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 sounds like a stickey...and/or a tag on the calendar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Togo Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 jackie says as long as there is no buffet eating anywhere on the trip - we are in!keep us posted with meeting times and places especially for the different groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANDDAD Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 No Buffet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Boo Buffet... Hoooray BEER. Ya mon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANDDAD Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 It is still on for Saturday morning. We are coming up with a route that hopefully will make everyone happy! The meeting place is Costco at the 101 and Cave Creek Road at 9:30 a.m. - leaving at 10:00 a.m. We will hand out a route then. The ONLY thing stopping us is if it pours Saturday morning. Otherwise, we are looking forward to meeting some of you and having a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest intmd8r Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Unfortunately, we won't be able to take part in this, as I've got a client who waited until the last minute and needs me to come do their quarterly payroll tax returns and such for them on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Togo Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Unfortunately, we won't be able to take part in this, as I've got a client who waited until the last minute and needs me to come do their quarterly payroll tax returns and such for them on Saturday. BOO taxes - HOORAY BEER(stolen from DZNTSUK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANDDAD Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 Update:According to our Arizona Guide BJ99, we will take I-17 to 69 into Prescott, catch 89 up to Jerome/Cottonwood for lunch. See you Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. at Costco. :D Dianne and Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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