I flew back across the country yesterday to Phoenix/Scottsdale for a little golf, a little partying, and to attend the Bob Bondurant Racing School. (I'll be posting daily updates and pics Monday - Thursday from Bondurant.)

They've got me staying at the Hotel Valley Ho, a throwback to the late 50's heyday of the Rat Pack, that's been completely updated with a retro-chic look that's so cool I half expected to see Frank and Dino throwing back drinks and chasing skirts in the huge lobby bar.

After checking in, I headed out for lunch with friends. I came back to find a full-on, old-school pool party raging - complete with loud music, chicks in bikinis as far as I could see, and a bucket of cold Coronas on ice in my room.

It's gonna be a good week.

www.hotelvalleyho.com for pics and info.