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**special-K** · 11-03-2021, 08:47 PM

Ahh, six of one half a dozen the other. Everywhere has it's pluses and minuses. It's all about what you get tired of and what you want more of. If I think of any more cliches that apply I'll let you know. Oh Yeah, It's all what you make of it. Something about if the soup's too hot get out of the kitchen? Not too sure about that one

**LockDoc** · 11-03-2021, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Ahh, six of one half a dozen the other. Everywhere has it's pluses and minuses. It's all about what you get tired of and what you want more of. If I think of any more cliches that apply I'll let you know. Oh Yeah, It's all what you make of it. Something about if the soup's too hot get out of the kitchen? Not too sure about that one

That would be "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen"

LockDoc

Warrens69GMC · 11-03-2021, 10:37 PM

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Yup ate dinner on a patio last night, in November. I had no idea that my health would improve as much as it did by being here. I wouldn't have sold most of my tools. Ah well!

I'll pass the message to Don. We email each other frequently.

My mom moved me here to Tucson (I'm in Safford now) because of the humidity in Ohio. The doctor told her to get me to a drier climate, so she chose Tucson. Rented a apartment around Stone and FT. Lowell in 1969

NONHOG · 11-07-2021, 12:57 AM

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My mom moved me here to Tucson (I'm in Safford now) because of the humidity in Ohio. The doctor told her to get me to a drier climate, so she chose Tucson. Rented a apartment around Stone and FT. Lowell in 1969

Mapped Safford a few times now. Have to take a drive and check it out.

Warrens69GMC · 11-07-2021, 01:23 AM

Its not bad. Plan on a weekend camping on MT. Graham. You won't regret it.

NONHOG · 11-07-2021, 02:10 AM

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Its not bad. Plan on a weekend camping on MT. Graham. You won't regret it.

Just added a roof rack to my truck and need to test fit my roof top tent. Camping weather for a few more months!

89AKurt · 11-26-2021, 01:01 AM

Second generation Zonie here. I still hate the summer heat, and I live at 5300 ft. Everyone stay away, you will melt.

**special-K** · 11-27-2021, 11:53 AM

A bit higher up, but I loved the summer weather in the Flagstaff area, coming from the humid east. Locals complained about the heat when it hit 80. I recall maybe a month when I could ride with the window down at night. It was hang around the campfire weather at night and all day it was wear shorts or jeans, t-shirt, button-up, no shirt. Cool mornings and evenings. But I agree, don't go there. I'm weird and everyone else will hate it, ok? Besides, you probably wouldn't like monsoon season.

I knew nothing about what to expect when I went. what I knew of AZ was what you heard and saw from back east. And that was mostly southern AZ. Grand Canyon pictures look like desert so you'd think hot. Depends on when you go.

I lived south of Flag a bit, in Mountainaire. Live oak and ponderosa pine forest with a meadow here and there. A short drive down along Oak Creek and you were in Sedona, a few thousand feet down in altitude. You could find hot there if you wanted it.

NONHOG · 11-27-2021, 10:45 PM

Should I change the title to "Arizona is okay" LOL

**special-K** · 11-28-2021, 06:02 AM

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Should I change the title to "Arizona is okay" LOL

Arizona is ok, for some... who are not all that particular with their surroundings and don't know about all the much nicer places everyone wants to move to such as...

KW5413 · 11-28-2021, 11:36 AM

I was stationed at Davis-Monthan AFB back in '70s. Plus, spent a couple civilian years as well. Enjoyed it all 'cept those 115 degree days humping a C5A Galaxy on the tarmac. I was in missile security but, they put us on security for those behemoths due to this high value....and it was easier to temporally upgrade (add them) to our existing Top Security clearance. The ''rough" on the base golf course was Chaliche rock. :0

During civilian time I still lived in Tucson but, spent every other week in Phoenix. Loved both cities, even though they were very different at the time. Still have a nephew in Chandler.

CG · 11-30-2021, 12:03 PM

Arizona is on maybe retire to list. I think the dry climate would be good for my joints. We have a few friends and family spread out down that way.

One of my coworkers was showing me pics today of a house they will probably buy in Mariposa (sp). It’s a really nice gated community. Prices are in an easily doable range.

11-03-2021, 08:47 PM	#26
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Arizona is awesome Ahh, six of one half a dozen the other. Everywhere has it's pluses and minuses. It's all about what you get tired of and what you want more of. If I think of any more cliches that apply I'll let you know. Oh Yeah, It's all what you make of it. Something about if the soup's too hot get out of the kitchen? Not too sure about that one __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-07-2021, 01:23 AM	#30
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Arizona is awesome Its not bad. Plan on a weekend camping on MT. Graham. You won't regret it.

11-26-2021, 01:01 AM	#32
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: Arizona is awesome Second generation Zonie here. I still hate the summer heat, and I live at 5300 ft. Everyone stay away, you will melt. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet

11-27-2021, 11:53 AM	#33
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Arizona is awesome A bit higher up, but I loved the summer weather in the Flagstaff area, coming from the humid east. Locals complained about the heat when it hit 80. I recall maybe a month when I could ride with the window down at night. It was hang around the campfire weather at night and all day it was wear shorts or jeans, t-shirt, button-up, no shirt. Cool mornings and evenings. But I agree, don't go there. I'm weird and everyone else will hate it, ok? Besides, you probably wouldn't like monsoon season. I knew nothing about what to expect when I went. what I knew of AZ was what you heard and saw from back east. And that was mostly southern AZ. Grand Canyon pictures look like desert so you'd think hot. Depends on when you go. I lived south of Flag a bit, in Mountainaire. Live oak and ponderosa pine forest with a meadow here and there. A short drive down along Oak Creek and you were in Sedona, a few thousand feet down in altitude. You could find hot there if you wanted it. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-27-2021, 10:45 PM	#34
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Arizona is awesome Should I change the title to "Arizona is okay" LOL __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-28-2021, 11:36 AM	#36
KW5413 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 494	Re: Arizona is awesome I was stationed at Davis-Monthan AFB back in '70s. Plus, spent a couple civilian years as well. Enjoyed it all 'cept those 115 degree days humping a C5A Galaxy on the tarmac. I was in missile security but, they put us on security for those behemoths due to this high value....and it was easier to temporally upgrade (add them) to our existing Top Security clearance. The ''rough" on the base golf course was Chaliche rock. :0 During civilian time I still lived in Tucson but, spent every other week in Phoenix. Loved both cities, even though they were very different at the time. Still have a nephew in Chandler.

11-30-2021, 12:03 PM	#37
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,773	Re: Arizona is awesome Arizona is on maybe retire to list. I think the dry climate would be good for my joints. We have a few friends and family spread out down that way. One of my coworkers was showing me pics today of a house they will probably buy in Mariposa (sp). It’s a really nice gated community. Prices are in an easily doable range. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291



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