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aswah Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2007 Posts: 907 Location: PDX
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Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:22 pm Post subject: Goodbye and Hello! |
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goodbye to Mendocino and hello to Sedona Arizona! I am moving there next Monday and rejoining the culinary rat race. I wasn't really looking hard for a new job but after cooking for Muhammed Ali's 70th birthday party three weeks ago a job came and found me. On a super positive note I am SO much closer to kick ass hiking and camping than I have been in a little while... Wahoo. I am a little nervous because I usually gauge how well I will do in an environment by how many westys/buses I see in a town. I only saw one white one last week and that scares me a bit. Oh well! _________________ WIT WA DA DA (Peace and Unity)
Aswah, Lisa, Beaumont and Loose Lucy Too!
1989 Westy
2013 Jetta Sportswagon TDI |
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7893 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats on the new job, and welcome to AZ! _________________ ~Kamz
1986 Cabriolet: www.Cabby-Info.com
1990 Vanagon Westfalia: Old Blue's Blog
2016 Golf GTI S
"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - 孔子 |
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carterzest Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2008 Posts: 3842 Location: Eagle, ID/Sun Valley, ID
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Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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This made my day Francois! You failed to mention the Iron Chef win last week too
It is truly your calling.
WOOT! _________________ Happiness=Portland, Oregon in the rearview mirror! |
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Mundopacheco Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2006 Posts: 439 Location: Durango, Colorado
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Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:20 pm Post subject: |
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Francois, now you are closer to my neck of the woods. I live in Durango, Colorado (SW corner of the state.) I get down there now and then for the mountain biking. If you ever come my way, I would love to meet up and enjoy a bottle of vino with you.
Miguel |
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aswah Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2007 Posts: 907 Location: PDX
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Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:52 pm Post subject: |
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i love the durango area!!! I usually get there once every two years... I am do! _________________ WIT WA DA DA (Peace and Unity)
Aswah, Lisa, Beaumont and Loose Lucy Too!
1989 Westy
2013 Jetta Sportswagon TDI |
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GBA 88West LA Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2008 Posts: 1279 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 6:07 am Post subject: |
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congrats on the job and move...& if you dont mind me asking what does one put on the menu for the champs 70th birthday ? _________________ 88 Westy GL Vanaru 07 2.5 EJ25/AA Trans/oiling plates, 1.14 3rd-.77-4th..solar powered cabin |
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DAIZEE Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 7552 Location: Greater Toronto Area Ontario West Side
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 6:12 am Post subject: |
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CONGRATS and hopefully you'll get back to posting some lip smacking camping trips with your clan! So now you are very famous! Can I say I knew you when? _________________ '09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold) |
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aswah Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2007 Posts: 907 Location: PDX
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:40 am Post subject: |
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Howdy!
Ali's birthday was part of a greater four day event called Escape for Good. The main function was to put star atheletes with wealthy individuals and figure away to wisely spend their money on great vauses... I participated in three main events that weekend...
The wine dinner http://www.flickr.com/photos/aswah/sets/72157629449298701/
Five Chefs paired up with five wineries to create an amazing dinner:
most ridiculous wine dinner ever
1st course
smoked salmon & black river caviar
chef douglas keane
2009 lambert bridge chardonnay
sonoma county
2nd course
agnolotti of duck confit
pear crema, black truffle foie gras espuma, port wine drizzle
chef todd english
2009 melée rhone blend grenache
st helena, california
3rd course
seared tuna tart
piperade, crispy jamon & olive flor de sal
chef francois de melogue
2009 kosta brown pinot noir
sonoma coast
4th course
kobe short ribs
corn & potato mousseline, caramelized young carrots
& crispy confit of sweet potatoes
chef julian serrano
2004 amber knolls cabernet
red hill, lake county
5th course
salted caramel & milk chocolate parfait
cracker jack corn & toasted peanuts
chef beau macmillan
dow’s tawny port, 10 years
Saturday there were two events:
The Celebrity Iron Chef competition (which I kicked ass and won!):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aswah/sets/72157629088990880/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aswah/sets/72157629114894272/
I paired up with Alonzo Mourning and made a Moroccan style roasted Salmon...
That night we did the Muhammed Ali dinner and all us Chefs did a passed hors d'oeuvres while the champs favorite dishes were served:
creamy dreamy grits with shrimp
chicken fried steak
and two others that escape me now...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aswah/sets/72157629458492255/
I had a great time... After talking with Ali I returned to my room and found a boxing glove that was signed by him! wowza! _________________ WIT WA DA DA (Peace and Unity)
Aswah, Lisa, Beaumont and Loose Lucy Too!
1989 Westy
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MacFhearguis Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2011 Posts: 179 Location: Flagstaff
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:03 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to Northern Arizona. Feel free to drop me a line and we can meet up in Flagstaff or Sedona.
Gavin |
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joseph928 Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2011 Posts: 2114 Location: flagstaff az.
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:10 am Post subject: welcome to AZ |
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Welcome to NO. AZ. Have a bud with a syncro in Sedona, we are all of 28 miles away. There is over 30 of us in Flagstaff. There is a meet at the end of March. One at the KOA in the summer. You just missed BBB. WE can always use a great cook up here! Moab is coming up . The wife and I love to come to Sedona to eat, camp, bike, and just look at the sites! Drop me a pm and can fill you in on all the goings on! _________________ 1987 syncro westy tin top sun roof , GW2.3, rear locker, decoupler, Gary Lee tire rack & winch mount, lift, south african grill, big brakes , rhein alloy ,15 BFG AT, Fiamma 10 foot awning ,140 watt rear 85 watt front solar , mppt, truckfridge, automatic fire extinguishing system, tencent oil cooler, And a RMW SS exhaust! - 1971 bug convertible 1776 engine- 2010 Subaru turbo - 1993 Toyota 4x4 truck - 1999 Harley 95 CI, big bore, Andrews cams . Also 80-84- vans. Stock 65 sunroof bug. |
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Destructo Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2006 Posts: 405 Location: Westhampton, MA
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:45 am Post subject: |
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Awesome news! Welcome to the oven of America (they'll be turning it on broil in just a couple months.)
So this seriously calls for an AZ get together in your neck of the woods.
Joseph, is that meet only for Flagstaffers? _________________ 1985 Wolfsburg Edition Westfalia Camper Bostig conversion
Dude, where's your van? |
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Farfrumwork Samba Member
Joined: October 10, 2008 Posts: 692 Location: Mile High
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:47 am Post subject: |
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WOW - you are in good company there, and you are obviously very talented... and you've made me very hungry
Congrats! _________________ sold -> '85 Wolfsburg Syncro / 'Built' DOHC EJ25 (a great machine!)
'07 Legacy spec.B, road tuned stgII
'17 4x4 Sprinter, stone grey, SMB pop-top, on 33"s
"Blood stains, speed kills - Fast cars, cheap thrills - Rich girls, fine wine - I've lost my sense, I've lost control, I've lost my mind" |
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joseph928 Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2011 Posts: 2114 Location: flagstaff az.
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:15 am Post subject: meets in NO. AZ. |
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Destructo wrote: |
Awesome news! Welcome to the oven of America (they'll be turning it on broil in just a couple months.)
So this seriously calls for an AZ get together in your neck of the woods.
Joseph, is that meet only for Flagstaffers? |
These are for all. VW howard at grand canyon caverns march 30 31 and 4- 1 syncro safari canyon de chelly 7-8 to the 14 and the koa camp out in Flagstaff on 7- 27 to the 29! _________________ 1987 syncro westy tin top sun roof , GW2.3, rear locker, decoupler, Gary Lee tire rack & winch mount, lift, south african grill, big brakes , rhein alloy ,15 BFG AT, Fiamma 10 foot awning ,140 watt rear 85 watt front solar , mppt, truckfridge, automatic fire extinguishing system, tencent oil cooler, And a RMW SS exhaust! - 1971 bug convertible 1776 engine- 2010 Subaru turbo - 1993 Toyota 4x4 truck - 1999 Harley 95 CI, big bore, Andrews cams . Also 80-84- vans. Stock 65 sunroof bug. |
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ycontractor Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2010 Posts: 72 Location: Tucson, AZ
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:26 am Post subject: |
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Hey Aswah,
There's great hiking and camping in Southern Arizona as well, especially Tucson! If you ever feel like making the drive down, be sure to pm me and we can get together with some other Westy owners here.
By the way, where is your new job at? The next time I drive up to Sedona (its about 4 hours from Tucson) I'll be sure to visit your restaurant.
Welcome to AZ!
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aswah Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2007 Posts: 907 Location: PDX
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:31 am Post subject: |
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l'Auberge de Sedona
Thank god there are many VW owners out there... I was worrying a bit. I usually work weekends but will make it to some events as soon as I get things settled in my new digs...
look for the painted bus!
ASWAH _________________ WIT WA DA DA (Peace and Unity)
Aswah, Lisa, Beaumont and Loose Lucy Too!
1989 Westy
2013 Jetta Sportswagon TDI |
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MacFhearguis Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2011 Posts: 179 Location: Flagstaff
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:36 am Post subject: |
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aswah wrote: |
l'Auberge de Sedona
Thank god there are many VW owners out there... I was worrying a bit. I usually work weekends but will make it to some events as soon as I get things settled in my new digs...
look for the painted bus!
ASWAH |
I proposed to my wife on the hillside above l'Auberge! And was married in Sedona a bit later.
If you haven't seen the grounds already, it is a beautiful resort, especially creekside. |
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scottjk Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2006 Posts: 485 Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:59 am Post subject: Stop By Salt Lake |
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Hey... stop by Salt Lake on your way and we'll crack a bottle of wine. Our guest room is open and our shower is hot.
Who's punch down slave am I going to be now?
Travel safe
Scott & Jacque _________________ 1985 Westfalia 2.5L EJ |
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AnmlMthrM60 Samba Member
Joined: July 10, 2007 Posts: 228 Location: Prescott, AZ
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:17 am Post subject: |
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Talking about Arizona get me excited! I'll be moving to Prescott this summer for school. I can't wait. The great out doors will be right down the street. No more hour and a half drives to just to get out of the city. Sedona is just a short drive away and one of my best friends lives in Flagstaff. Sounds like there are a bit of Vanagon owners in N. AZ which is awesome! Now I'm looking forward to it even more. I'm jealous you get to move out there so soon. _________________ Justin
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photogdave Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2004 Posts: 3039 Location: Vancouver Island, B.C.
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GBA 88West LA Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2008 Posts: 1279 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:39 am Post subject: |
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Iron Chef! wow super cool , the menu oooooohhhhhh the menu ...iron chef aswah...sounds better then that matsumoto guy _________________ 88 Westy GL Vanaru 07 2.5 EJ25/AA Trans/oiling plates, 1.14 3rd-.77-4th..solar powered cabin |
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