A Day Around Scottsdale and vicinity

This past Tuesday, Dean and I went to visit some friends of my fathers, Art and Maryanne Rhoades. They moved from Harrisburg, PA to Scottsdale around 20 years ago for health reasons. I remember them from my much younger years.

We were given a half day tour around Scottsdale including lunch at Neiman Marcus. Saw a robe there that I really liked - had a fur like material on the inside and satin outside. It was only $280.00. Dean told me to buy two - LOL.

For those who check my blog back in PA and know them, here is a picture of Art and Maryanne.


This park is dedicated to Barry Goldwater. There were many city parks that had ponds, running tracks and more. Seems they are into saving green space in Scottsdale, besides the golf courses.



In the late afternoon, we drove to Fountain Hills, another suburb where the lots can cost 1 million without a house. One of the highlights in Fountain Hills is the fountain in the city park. It is one of the largest in the world shooting water 560 feet into the air. It is turned on every hour on the hour and stays on for about 20 min., depending on the wind. We were lucky as there was just a light breeze so it stayed on for the full 20 min.

Because of the time of day and the fact that it was partly overcast, we could actually see a rainbow at the top of the plume. Quite a sight. See pictures below....





In the evening we went to Bishops Family Restaurant in Phoenix which is set up like a cafeteria, but is actually a buffet except you are served. We enjoyed good food and listening to tales of Art and my Dad as kids.

Yesterday, Thursday, Dean and I went to Organ Pipe Pizza. This restaurant is very unique as they have a old theater Wurlitzer organ that is played while you enjoy your pizza or pasta. There are over 6000 pipes to this organ, all located in the building. A truly different dining experience and I recommend it to anyone that comes to Mesa. One hint - arrive early. They open at 4 pm and we arrived at 4:15 to a long line. No problem though, we did get in and had good seats.

Unfortunately, the pictures didn't turn out very well. It was to dark. I was able to lighten one of the organ so here it is.....