GTG in Phoenix, AZ - DPChallenge Forums

03/05/2009 07:12:40 PM · #76

well Im up for pretty much anything, Im going down to see my good friend Juliet and hopefully some others and really would like to get out to see some of the sights while Im down there as I don't get out much at all lol, but maybe if there's more willing then we can do a one day GTG for those with tight schedules (zoo sounded good) and then something like Juliet mentioned about going on an over nighter either hotel or tenting and do the canyon thing :D ...

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03/05/2009 07:47:35 PM · #77

Quig, when and what are the dates you are coming down??? I believe you where going to stay with someone in PHX as well for a couple of nights>???

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03/05/2009 10:25:28 PM · #78

Originally posted by JulietNN:

Quig, when and what are the dates you are coming down??? I believe you where going to stay with someone in PHX as well for a couple of nights>???

I was planing to arrive on the 9th and leave on the 14th. Barbara had also offered me a place to stay and I think that offer might still be on the table and I would love to meet her as well :)

That's all I have for now, what else would you like to know??

MAX!

bergiekat

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

03/07/2009 12:08:34 PM · #79

I'm still watching this thread with interest!! I've got relatives in Tuscon I could stay with, but I won't be able to be out there the whole week like some. :( I'll keep tabs and maybe I can get a SW ticket out and back, then meet up with you all for a day or two of "something". I'd love to see you folks!! And we have to celebrate JullietNN's birthday....no matter what!

BAMartin

Apple iPhone 5

03/08/2009 03:26:49 PM · #80

It almost feels like the Arizona GTG is shifting towards Tuscon instead of Phoenix. I am probably alright with this, but it changes it to a day trip for me. I think there are many things in Tuscon that I would love to photograph.

03/09/2009 01:47:45 PM · #81

Locking down my Dates now, by the looks of it Ill be there from later Sat April 4th and leaving on the following Sunday...

03/09/2009 07:41:59 PM · #82

Ok its official, time is booked off and flights bought :)

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03/09/2009 08:12:22 PM · #83

k
, bed is all ready for you DK

And the other bed is all ready for you Quig

Anyone else wanna stay with me!!!

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03/09/2009 08:22:40 PM · #84

Okay serious post here now:

Dk is flying in from Canada the 4th thru to the 12th
QU is flying in from Canada the 9th thru to the 14th.

We have an overlap of days 3 days, the 9th 10th, 11th, 12th,

So we have to have a GTG In PHX on the 10th , 11th or 12th.

Obvoiusly DK is going to be in TUC from the 4th thru to the 9th meeting up with Quigley in PHX on the 9th to pick him up.

SO how about a GTG in Tucson adn Phoenix.

DOes any of this make any sense to anyone???

I just realized about Cgino,pllllllllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaseeeeeeeee come, I would love to meet you so much!

03/12/2009 12:01:40 AM · #85

Hello all, I have some really bad news to report. When this all started I was delighted because I really wanted to meet (and I still do) everyone from the Phoenix and surrounding area and

also anyone else who could make it to the GTG. Everything seemed to be humming along just great and falling into place. I was set to finish the massive renovation I'm currently doing and

our youngest son was to be on hiatus from both television series, I called our agent and booked myself and the boys out for the entire month of April for a much needed rest, I told her

what I was going to do, (she's a photography nut like us and wanted to come along) I had time to get the new roof on my own house (I've only been getting to it for five years now)

I had the blessing of my family to finally go away and do something just for me, I had the money all set aside and I have four discount ticket sellers sending me flight cost updates

every day, I was going to pull the trigger on Friday for the flight, and I had started to pack my stuff.

Now is the part when the wheels fall off, earlier this evening I received a phone call from our agent informing us that the network is adding five new episodes and that the writing is

almost finished and Isaac is in all five episodes. I was delighted for Isaac as he loves his part so much and the extra time with his friends on set is great for all the kids. After some

polite conversation about how great the addition of the five new episodes was, Nancy, our agent said to me that I wasn't going to like the next part and asked "if I had bought my tickets

to Phoenix yet?" When I told her I was waiting until Friday she told me to hold off because the only time they can get the location for the filming of the new episodes was in the month of

April. At this point she was almost in tears and was apologizing all over herself for me not being able to take my first holiday (I've never taken a holiday, is that pathetic or what?)

and hoped that she could in some way make it up to me, but I know it's got nothing to do with her and it just the way things go sometimes (this is what I'm telling her as I'm reaching for

my hankie and cursing out the network people in my head). Now don't get me wrong, I'm acutely aware that this is great for our son and it is what he loves to do, so, for that I'm

thankful, but I've NEVER gone and done anything for myself in my life for more then one day, I'm always with family or working so I was itching to get away and now I CAN'T.

I'm so sorry that I won't be able to make it out there this time around and I thank you all for trying to get the travel arrangements and accomodations (Juliet and Barbara) set up for all

those who are visiting. I will continue to look in (and post) on this thread, only now it will be with envy instead of anticipation.

All the best to everyone and I hope you have a great time together.

MAX!

03/12/2009 12:09:15 AM · #86

Awe man, Im so sorry to hear that. I was so looking forward to meeting you but I too understand your situation. Im not abandoning hope though, if there is a way somehow some way you can break away, Ill be saving a seat for ya buddy.

-dave

03/12/2009 12:16:32 AM · #87

Originally posted by dknourek:

Thank you Dave, we are supposed to be doing filming in you neck of the woods this summer and my wife will have the summer off and be managing the kids then so I'll fly out to visit them and we can try our best to set something up when we have the dates.

All the best my friend

MAX!

chromeydome

Nikon D7000

03/12/2009 12:19:55 AM · #88

What shows are your son(s) on? I'll look for them :-)

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03/12/2009 01:21:52 AM · #89

oh I am so going to kick your arse Quigley!!! hehehehehehhe

Nha not really, I am thrilled that your son has got what he has coming to him.

I am sorry that you can not come though, but you know what, my house is always open to YOU and YOUR family.

I am not going to England this year, so you can come anytime you want, my house is open for you and your family .

BAMartin

Apple iPhone 5

03/12/2009 09:07:05 AM · #90

Max, I am so sorry that we will miss you this time, but I am sure that your son's extra episodes will more than make up for it. Is this show on in the US? I would love to see him in action.

03/12/2009 09:21:11 AM · #91

Originally posted by chromeydome:

What shows are your son(s) on? I'll look for them :-)

Chromey, Isaac has a lead roll in a new children's educational show called Dino Dan, his character is Cory and he is the comic relief and a small staring roll in a show called Majority rules and his character is called Les. Dino Dan is due out in January 2010 and Majority Rules in September. Thank you for your interest. Isaac also has another movie due out, it's an Indy film set to be released at the Toronto International Film Festival called "You Are Here". Our oldest son Caleb, is in mostly commercials and does voice over work for television, film, commercials, and radio. There isn't much call for kids his size right now, he's just 14 and 6'1 160lbs and solid muscle, but the voice over world is great for him.

All the best to you and yours.

MAX!

03/12/2009 09:23:01 AM · #92

Originally posted by JulietNN:

Thank you so much Juliet for the extended offer and I would love to take you up on it in the future so I'll make something happen as soon as I can, YOU ROCK.

MAX!

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03/12/2009 09:26:24 AM · #93

Originally posted by BAMartin:

Max, I am so sorry that we will miss you this time, but I am sure that your son's extra episodes will more than make up for it. Is this show on in the US? I would love to see him in action.

Thank you Barbara, yes it has been bought by Nickelodeon and is going to air in Canada, the US, and Australia. It was the Nick executives that added the episodes, buggers :)

MAX!

bergiekat

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

03/12/2009 11:32:09 AM · #94

I'm sorry that the train was derailed, but good for Isaac! You so deserve something good for YOU! :)I'm one of those "all things happen for a reason" types, so don't fret. I'm sure the opportunity for you to meet some of these people will pop up again.

We don't have kiddos, but now I'm going to check out the shows, lol! Very cool!

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03/12/2009 11:56:32 AM · #95

sent you a pm max

03/12/2009 12:16:40 PM · #96

Originally posted by Quigley:

Originally posted by dknourek:
Awe man, Im so sorry to hear that. I was so looking forward to meeting you but I too understand your situation. Im not abandoning hope though, if there is a way somehow some way you can break away, Ill be saving a seat for ya buddy.

-dave

Thank you Dave, we are supposed to be doing filming in you neck of the woods this summer and my wife will have the summer off and be managing the kids then so I'll fly out to visit them and we can try our best to set something up when we have the dates.

All the best my friend

MAX!

Definitely look me up if you guys are out west here. Would love to meet you all and maybe do a day trip somewhere if you have the time...

-dave

03/12/2009 07:26:15 PM · #97

Originally posted by bergiekat:

Kat, thank you. You and I have the same philosophy "all things happen for a reason" so I'm with you, you guys can't hide from me for ever :)

MAX!

03/12/2009 07:27:41 PM · #98

Originally posted by JulietNN:

sent you a pm max

Juliet, thank you so much for the PM and I'll start throwing it around with my family and we will let you know.

MAX!