Who on this board lives in Phoenix?

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  • LuvPJmom
    LuvPJmom Posts: 33
    ChrissySistrum wrote:
    I am in North Peoria....I missed this thread until now. A get together in August sounds good! :)
    I still think it's funny that I live in PEORIA also and haven't meet up with you yet!!
  • SharonC
    SharonC Posts: 105
    Holy shit, they found my car!

    After a whole month I had pretty much given up on it. Woo Hoo!!!

    See you all in August. :D:D
  • Hunger Strike
    Hunger Strike Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 229
    SharonC wrote:
    Holy shit, they found my car!

    After a whole month I had pretty much given up on it. Woo Hoo!!!

    See you all in August. :D:D

    They found your car! Is it still in good condition? How weird, right!
  • SharonC
    SharonC Posts: 105
    Hunger Strike wrote:
    They found your car! Is it still in good condition? How weird, right!


    I know! I can't believe it after that long. I don't have it back yet (I have to make arrangments with the towing company), but the cop I talked to said there was no apparent damage. I'm totally shocked! (but in a good way :) )
  • Hunger Strike
    Hunger Strike Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 229
    SharonC wrote:
    I know! I can't believe it after that long. I don't have it back yet (I have to make arrangments with the towing company), but the cop I talked to said there was no apparent damage. I'm totally shocked! (but in a good way :) )

    Awesome, but did you already buy a new car?
  • SharonC
    SharonC Posts: 105
    chiefojibwa wrote:
    uh, thankfully i live in flagstaff.

    i don't see how people can live in the valley of the brown cloud. actually, i do. it's called "denial". as in, let's water the fuck out of our lawn, have a swimming pool in the backyard, stay immersed in air conditioning, and do everything in our power to pretend we don't live in a desert. yeah, that and rape the colorado river (fuck the CAP) to get most of our water.

    sorry to vent, we have water restrictions up here in flag. it boggles my mind that the valley gets to waste so much water on their lawns and pools, with absolutely NO restrictions on useage.


    You know, not everyone in Phoenix lives that way. I don't have a swimming pool or a lawn (just a few plants in pots) and I keep my air on 82-85 in the summer. People in Flagstaff have to use their heat in the winter too, yes?

    But I agree that there should probably be more water restrictions.
  • SharonC
    SharonC Posts: 105
    Hunger Strike wrote:
    Awesome, but did you already buy a new car?

    No, I didn't. I was really just gonna have to be without one for awhile.
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,337
    SharonC wrote:
    You know, not everyone in Phoenix lives that way. I don't have a swimming pool or a lawn (just a few plants in pots) and I keep my air on 82-85 in the summer. People in Flagstaff have to use their heat in the winter too, yes?

    But I agree that there should probably be more water restrictions.

    Yeah, I live in a apt. in Scottsdale, drive a car that gets 40mpg, use minimal water, keep my AC on 82.
    Guess I don't fit the profile either. ;)
  • wcstriker
    wcstriker Posts: 24
    chiefojibwa wrote:
    cool, i shouldn't stereotype the valley. you gotta admit, though, there are a LOT of people living down there who are in total denial that they live in the desert.

    yeah, we have to use heat in the winter. i burn wood.

    on a side note, i would encourage everyone to read "cadillac desert". a great history on how the west was watered.

    I find it kind of funny with those that move here and complain about the heat, yet they are living in this state of denial (ac, pool). They're outside a total of what, 10 minutes a day? Hello, it's a desert, it's supposed to be hot in the summer. If it wasn't, the world would probably be coming to an end. The heat doesn't really bother me anyway. I'll still ride my bike at the high point of the day (yes, everyone thinks I'm crazy!)
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,337
    I just moved here from the Chicago area about 2 months ago. I can honestly tell you that it's even worse there.
    Sure, here you have 3 really "hot" months, other than that it's beautiful weather the other 9 months. In Chicago there are 5 months of cold and 5 months of hot/humid weather. The energy use yearly has to be much higher there (Chi.) then here (AZ). The 110 degree heat is nothing compared to the sticky disgusting 95 degree heat of the midwest. I'm pretty sure if you were to look at each person's energy consumption yearly in both areas, it would be much higher there than here.
  • Hunger Strike
    Hunger Strike Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 229
    Yes, I guess I am guilty, I have a pool, use the ac, a lot in the summer and have a small lawn.
    I do turn off the water while brushing my teeth, I do work from home, so I don't use energy to drive around and when I do, my car get's very good gas mileage. I turn out the lights when I leave a room. Soooo....
  • LuvPJmom
    LuvPJmom Posts: 33
    mca47 wrote:
    I just moved here from the Chicago area about 2 months ago. I can honestly tell you that it's even worse there.
    Sure, here you have 3 really "hot" months, other than that it's beautiful weather the other 9 months. In Chicago there are 5 months of cold and 5 months of hot/humid weather. The energy use yearly has to be much higher there (Chi.) then here (AZ). The 110 degree heat is nothing compared to the sticky disgusting 95 degree heat of the midwest. I'm pretty sure if you were to look at each person's energy consumption yearly in both areas, it would be much higher there than here.
    I agree. We moved here 2 years ago from MN and NOTHING is worse than getting bit up by mosquitos, getting woodticks on you and sitting outside when it's 90% humidity and 90 degrees! YUK! Yes, we have a pool, 2 air conditioners (one set at 80 and the other at 77) but we have a 3,200 sq ft house and we haven't quite acclimated to the heat. We also have a lot of grass and probably use a ton of water. Our water bill is never high, can't figure that one out. Our water bill in MN was twice as high. Hmmm. It's a DRY HEAT... Who's sick of hearing that one? hahahaha!
  • SharonC
    SharonC Posts: 105
    LuvPJmom wrote:
    Hmmm. It's a DRY HEAT... Who's sick of hearing that one? hahahaha!

    LOL, when people tell me "it's a dry heat," I always say, "Yes, so is the oven."

    It's supposed to be 115 on Friday guys. :(
  • NOTHINGFAN
    NOTHINGFAN Posts: 69
    Hi Sharon! :D
    Oh help me, help me from myself!!!

    Theres not going to be an accoustic version of Blood or anything like that, so feel free to sit down.
  • SharonC
    SharonC Posts: 105
    NOTHINGFAN wrote:
    Hi Sharon! :D

    Hi Nothingfan!! :)

    Whats up? How were the shows you went to?

    I'm going to the Gorge. I can't wait!!!
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,337
    Yeah, it's gonna be HOT.

    Anyone else getting sick of hearing about the damned serial shooter and rapist? I know I am!

    I'm hoping the serial shooter shoots the serial rapist dead. Hahaha!
  • LuvPJmom
    LuvPJmom Posts: 33
    mca47 wrote:
    Yeah, it's gonna be HOT.

    Anyone else getting sick of hearing about the damned serial shooter and rapist? I know I am!

    I'm hoping the serial shooter shoots the serial rapist dead. Hahaha!
    We lost BOTH remotes to BOTH Tv's in the last week, haven't had the tv on at all... had not heard about this til today...So, I get this call from my mother-in-law (from IA ) this morning..."You better watch out for that killer on the loose." (in my best mother-in-law voice....)
    Thanks Carole, I've got my eyes peeled..
    Really not a laughing matter, but coming from her mouth, funny.
    I live in suburbia, AZ. NOTHING can happen here...Oh except at the Wal Mart 2 miles from my house. Remember when that guy from Sun City shot those two employee's? We were there that day.EEESSHH!
  • SharonC
    SharonC Posts: 105
    LuvPJmom wrote:
    We lost BOTH remotes to BOTH Tv's in the last week, haven't had the tv on at all... had not heard about this til today...So, I get this call from my mother-in-law (from IA ) this morning..."You better watch out for that killer on the loose." (in my best mother-in-law voice....)
    Thanks Carole, I've got my eyes peeled..
    Really not a laughing matter, but coming from her mouth, funny.
    I live in suburbia, AZ. NOTHING can happen here...Oh except at the Wal Mart 2 miles from my house. Remember when that guy from Sun City shot those two employee's? We were there that day.EEESSHH!

    Yikes!

    I know what you mean about the MIL though. My parents are like that and I heard about it from them.

    But it's probably more dangerous to be in a car here than any serial rapist/shooter is.
  • SharonC
    SharonC Posts: 105
    chiefojibwa wrote:
    funny shit, my wife just got the call yesterday. her mom told her "don't go to phoenix alone!"

    not a problem she replied. we avoid that place like the fucking plague.

    So I guess we won't see you in August then. :p
  • boxwine_in_hell
    boxwine_in_hell Posts: 1,263
    The real question should be "Why do you live in Phoenix.".....To quote Bill Hicks yet again, "What are you a fucking lizard?"
    one foot in the door
    the other foot in the gutter
    sweet smell that they adore
    I think I'd rather smother
    -The Replacements-

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