Arizona Biltmore and Trekkie tid-bit

**O'Neille** · 28th October 06, 06:29 PM

I had a meeting yesterday at the Arizoan Biltmore Resort and Spa. It's a pretty cool historic property. Our room overlooked Marilyn Monroe's favorite pool. The weather was perfect and we spent every night outside by the fire pits. BTW they have an excellent Scotch List and I only got through five of them. The dining was fabulous and I thought I'd share some pictures and a bit of Star Trek trivia for those of you I know would appreciate it. Some of the photos are dark because I didn't want to bother the other guests.

The resort opened in 1929 and was a favorite of many celebs and tycoons. It was owned by the Wrigley family and their mansion is nearby. Both were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Here is a birds eye view of the lobby.

And me wearing my new RL hand knit hose by a FLW Stained glass piece. They are everywhere.

Even though I used to watch it I'm in no way an authority on Star Trek. This is the Aztec room where the Wrigleys used to host first run movies. It is a round theater and of course had a bar. We had dinner here last night. It was dark and I apologize for the photo quality. Gene Rodenberry attended one such premier. This is where he got the inspiration for his design of the Klingon Battle Cruiser.

Here's a corrected picture of the outside (it was very dark)

Here is an slightly corrected interior ceiling shot.

And a detail shot

I just thought it was cool bit of history that I know some of you would like. O'Neille

**Big Dave** · 28th October 06, 06:39 PM

That's a cool bit-o-history, great pics.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 28th October 06, 07:37 PM

I REALLY like the look of the Clark tartan with the red hose flashes. Something about the "matching by contrast" that I really appreciate. I've got a pair of red flashes, perhaps it's time to just wear them with whatever tartan I please.

**Riverkilt** · 28th October 06, 10:54 PM

Hey, thanks O'Neille, the Biltmore is one of my old haunts. Been to lots of conferences there. A former girlfriend used to be a massage therapist there and would invite me out for massage. Back in the late 70s I sold them their matchbooks. A lovely place.

And, hey, I like the Clark tartan too...but what is it about the pattern that makes it look like someone got confused during the weaving, even though the pattern is accurately balanced...? Sort of like an optical illusion.

Did you make the Irish Festival gig today?

Ron