If you could move to Arizona, would you? (Mesa, Tempe: school, taxi)

[mb919]

Originally Posted by Boatdrinks

A good friend of mine - native Arizonan, visited Chicago for the first time last week. She HATED the weather. This was her first experience with "humidity" -- which wasn't really what I'd call humid but to her, it was like a swamp-- she said it was terrible and she'd never in a million years live somewhere like that. Funny thing is, it wasn't even the middle of the summer....throw in the heat along with the humidity, and it's plain gross.

Your comment just made me think of her experience -- I guess the dislike of the midwest as a place to live is a common feeling among many native Arizonans I can totally understand why...I'm with you guys...humidity ain't fun.

I'm moving to Arizona this fall after having lived my whole life in New Jersey. For the past couple of weeks, we have had warm and dry (not humid) weather out here and I was in my glory. The past few days, though, the familiar summer humidity has returned, and I am miserable. I can't wait to leave the humidity behind for good.

[blueeyz911]

Originally Posted by Lisa_from_Debary

I won't leave the ocean, I LOVE the rain, I hate the sandy desert...I like the green grass and palm trees.

NO Arizona is one of the LAST places I would move.

We actually do have lots of palm trees in Arizona and there is quite bit of green grass as well. It is a misconception that Arizona is just a "sandy desert" because we have so many neigborhoods with grass and trees. You have to go way out these days to see the "sandy desert".

[tiara_dc]

I know it is rare but personally I like the humidity. It hydrates my skin, my sinuses aren't clogged, and I feel like I'm home again. I grew up on the east coast and I miss it incredibly. Rainstorms can be so beautiful. I am def a water person.

[foma]

I can agree with you on that. The humidity is definitely better for you than the dry weather but it's nothin' that a lot of lotion can't fix!

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by Boatdrinks

A good friend of mine - native Arizonan, visited Chicago for the first time last week. She HATED the weather. This was her first experience with "humidity" -- which wasn't really what I'd call humid but to her, it was like a swamp-- she said it was terrible and she'd never in a million years live somewhere like that. Funny thing is, it wasn't even the middle of the summer....throw in the heat along with the humidity, and it's plain gross.

Your comment just made me think of her experience -- I guess the dislike of the midwest as a place to live is a common feeling among many native Arizonans I can totally understand why...I'm with you guys...humidity ain't fun.

Last week was extremely warm for this time of year. And if she couldnt handle 50% humidity as a high and 20-30% as low, then Id like to see her someplace REAL humid. "Swamp"? And guess what? It didnt have to be in the middle of summer, because our temps last week were about as hot as it gets on average in July, our hottest month. If she cant handle 80's and moderate humidity, how does she tolerate 120 degrees and bone dry?

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by blueeyz911

We actually do have lots of palm trees in Arizona and there is quite bit of green grass as well. It is a misconception that Arizona is just a "sandy desert" because we have so many neigborhoods with grass and trees. You have to go way out these days to see the "sandy desert".

Theres not much sand in AZ, true. But it is a desert state, PHX lies smack dab in the middle of one. And green grass? That just shows people dont care about the desert. What a waste of precious water. If they want green grass, send them someplace that has it naturally, not in the Sonoran Desert. I cant stand seeing people with green grass in their yards in AZ, drives me nuts.

[DocGSD]

Originally Posted by blueeyz911

We actually do have lots of palm trees in Arizona and there is quite bit of green grass as well. It is a misconception that Arizona is just a "sandy desert" because we have so many neigborhoods with grass and trees. You have to go way out these days to see the "sandy desert".

How ya figure? The first 100 miles coming in from AlbQ is nothing but the sandy desert.

[DocGSD]

I lived in Flag for a while. AZ has some very nice places and yes it is hot. I now live in MO and the summers here are much hotter than AZ because you sweat more due to the humidity. AZ has a dry, direct heat however. I moved mainly because the housing market is UNREAL. Also because, I missed living in an area with deep green grass, tumbling hills, tall thick trees. My yard in AZ was rock. My property value doubled when I moved from when I got it. I wonder what it is worth now!

[Ponderosa]

Originally Posted by Gsd353

I now live in MO and the summers here are much hotter than AZ because you sweat more due to the humidity.

Oh I don't want to hear that. I keep mulling a move to SW MO or NE OK so I can have close-by water recreation. I think you are right though. When I visit, this desert Zonie is downright miserable in your heat. Who would of thought one would want to move/stay in SW Arizona for more comfortable summers?

[KarlaT2]

I lived in Tucson for a few years, and am now in So Cal. I hope to move back to AZ in next year or two. The reasons I liked it were.
1. The sunsets-I have never seen more beautiful, colorful sunsets.
2. Beautiful rock formations everywhere
3. Mountain views
4. Hate rain (originally from Oregon)
5. Able to wear shorts almost year-round. Very hot in summer, but rest of year is awesome.
6. Much cheaper homes than where I am now (Cal)
7. Close to Sedona-which I think is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. Also love Oak Creek area.
8. The smell of the desert after a rain.
I could go on. LOL.