Opinions on Arizona living - Page 3

Brokinarrow · 05-05-2010, 05:33 PM

Gents, no political discussions here please

The immigration issue is especially touchy...

*mlee* · 05-05-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Da Hose

ha ha...Mike, I didn't know that...that is where my sister was born...we were military brats....I was born in Orange CO. California

Your sister must be cool then... cuz everyone born in the desert is cool...

Now the OP moves to Tuscon and has some cool kids...

StuntmanMike · 05-05-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AZCamaroFan

A lot of the people who speak out on open borders don't seem too concerned about that side of it.

That's because we aren't. I mean sure, that part of it sucks. But it wouldn't be possible without the people making the choice to sneak in illegally.

I care about innocent victims of crimes. Those are true victims. The ones who make the choice to commit an illegal act subject themselves to any potential consequence of that act. In the case of illegal immigrants, there are many consequences they could face...but they don't care. Just like they don't care about out laws.

Enough hijacking...we now return you to your regularly scheduled thread.

Da Hose · 05-05-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Your sister must be cool then... cuz everyone born in the desert is cool...

Now the OP moves to Tuscon and has some cool kids...

um...ok...wakey wakey...time to make the donuts!!!! I see u got to TEXAS as quick as you could....runnin from the desert are we???? LMAO

*mlee* · 05-05-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Da Hose

um...ok...wakey wakey...time to make the donuts!!!! I see u got to TEXAS as quick as you could....runnin from the desert are we???? LMAO

I go back every winter...

omegaman · 05-05-2010, 08:50 PM

I live in the Phoenix metro area. Great city. To be honest, both Phoenix and Tucson are really hot July-September. So, if you buy a house, make sure you have a swimming pool. (It is a dry heat though.)

As a fellow Camaro owner, I would love for you to join our Camaro club - Arizona All Gens. We have in excess of 100 cars in our club (both Phoenix and Tucson chapters). We have our own social group here at Camaro5.

Good Luck!

calflan · 05-06-2010, 03:26 PM

Thanks guys, will let you know how it turns out, but looking more and more like Tucson for us. Job move and they want Tucson. Should be a healthy learning curve !

gotroost · 05-06-2010, 10:01 PM

I grew up in the midwest. Got an offer in a town about 70 miles Southeast of Tucson (Sierra Vista) in '86. Been out here ever since. Tucson is a bit crowded for my tastes, but it is nice and I visit often. Hot in the summer, but the winter weather makes up for it. You just have to pretend like summer is winter - its kinda down time or you adapt and do things early or late. Lots of outdoor activity here and the rain will rarely keep the car in the garage. Some great curvy roads if you want to take some road trips to the mountainous areas up North or in New Mexico.

STL20102SS · 05-06-2010, 10:05 PM

If you do move there you have to try Lil Abners Steakhouse. I was on vacation in Tucson last week and had dinner there. Not much to look at but, the food is awesome!

calflan · 05-08-2010, 11:26 AM

Done deal, moving to Tucson, got the job. Need to sell the house here first, so should be several months before we head that way.

5thGenOwner · 05-08-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by calflan

Possibly relocating to Tucson, anyone can offer insight to living in Tucson for a 'never been west of Texas' guy ?
Have always lived on the east coast and may be able to push for alternate location, like Phoenix. Any input much appreciated.

dunno if this helps...

I'm a born and raised Mid-Western'r (23yrs), and spent some time in the south east (7yrs). West coast (8yrs) is definately the place to be if you don't mind a little ground shaking from time-to-time. Aside from all the politics (which you will have everywhere)... the West Coast is beautiful year round! I've had my fill of... Humidity, Rain, Snow, Thunderstorms, Tornados, Hurricanes, Blizzards!!!!!!!!!
I'll take a free rollar coaster ride from mother earth over those, any day!

Quote:

Originally Posted by calflan

Done deal, moving to Tucson, got the job. Need to sell the house here first, so should be several months before we head that way.

As for specifically Tucson, I got nothing. Best I can do is say that I drove through Phoenix on the way to LA, and I've heard some really great things about Scottsdale!

Good luck!

05-05-2010, 05:33 PM	#29
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	Gents, no political discussions here please The immigration issue is especially touchy... __________________

05-05-2010, 08:50 PM	#34
omegaman Drives: very poorly Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 550	I live in the Phoenix metro area. Great city. To be honest, both Phoenix and Tucson are really hot July-September. So, if you buy a house, make sure you have a swimming pool. (It is a dry heat though.) As a fellow Camaro owner, I would love for you to join our Camaro club - Arizona All Gens. We have in excess of 100 cars in our club (both Phoenix and Tucson chapters). We have our own social group here at Camaro5. Good Luck! __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1, Crystal Red, Auto, Exposed Carbon Fiber, Navigation.

05-06-2010, 03:26 PM	#35
calflan Drives: 1LT; IBM; 6 Spd Manual Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heath, Tx. Posts: 499	Thanks guys, will let you know how it turns out, but looking more and more like Tucson for us. Job move and they want Tucson. Should be a healthy learning curve ! __________________ 1LT; Airaid CAI; Flowmaster American Thunder Axelback; Int Floor Lts; RS Spoiler; Radio Controls; Sequential tail lights; Oil Catch Can; VMAX Throttle Body; MACE plenum spacer; Mace manifold insulator[/I]

05-08-2010, 11:26 AM	#38
calflan Drives: 1LT; IBM; 6 Spd Manual Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heath, Tx. Posts: 499	Done deal, moving to Tucson, got the job. Need to sell the house here first, so should be several months before we head that way. __________________ 1LT; Airaid CAI; Flowmaster American Thunder Axelback; Int Floor Lts; RS Spoiler; Radio Controls; Sequential tail lights; Oil Catch Can; VMAX Throttle Body; MACE plenum spacer; Mace manifold insulator[/I]

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05-06-2010, 10:01 PM	#36
gotroost Drives: 2021 Crush ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	I grew up in the midwest. Got an offer in a town about 70 miles Southeast of Tucson (Sierra Vista) in '86. Been out here ever since. Tucson is a bit crowded for my tastes, but it is nice and I visit often. Hot in the summer, but the winter weather makes up for it. You just have to pretend like summer is winter - its kinda down time or you adapt and do things early or late. Lots of outdoor activity here and the rain will rarely keep the car in the garage. Some great curvy roads if you want to take some road trips to the mountainous areas up North or in New Mexico.

05-06-2010, 10:05 PM	#37
STL20102SS Drives: SW 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 494 View My Garage	If you do move there you have to try Lil Abners Steakhouse. I was on vacation in Tucson last week and had dinner there. Not much to look at but, the food is awesome!