How to spot a Phoenix Native (Scottsdale, Paradise Valley: vacation home, buy, quality of life)

[Jukesgrrl]

They think the traffic is terrible.

They think it smells good outside after it rains.

[JGMotorsport64]

Originally Posted by azriverfan.

Since we are having a little fun, I think it would be equally enjoyable to post a thread on how to spot a Phoenix NATIVE Since most of us are transplants or have been at one time or another, I think Natives are more rare and fun to select from the crowd. I have friends who are natives and they definitely have certain traits in common

-Real Cardinals fans watched them at Sun Devil stadium when fans wore brown paper bags over their heads

-Wallace and Ladmo was better than Sesame Street

-Jerry Colangelo is your version of JFK (would probably agree, huge fan LOL)

-They refer to all car wash places as a "Dannys"

-Richardsons has the best Mexican food and Durants has the best steak in the Valley

-They went to NAU (meaning if they attended this school, it's likely they are a native LOL)

-They attended obscure high schools (Central) that were good at one time but not so much any longer

-Asking if Paul Westphal is available as a head coaching option

- Rocky Point is still a destination vacation spot

- Legend City is proof that amusement parks won't work here because they remember what it was like going there in the 1970's.

- Chandler is still a faming community with orange groves

- Scottsdale is considered East Valley

I'll counter Legend City, most of us use Legend City as to why an amusement park WOULD work here. Legend City's struggles weren't related to climate issues, they had ownership issues and some safety problems with the rides towards the end of its run.

[johnp292]

Originally Posted by Jukesgrrl

They think the traffic is terrible.

They think it smells good outside after it rains.

I've been here a little less than 4 years and I think it smells good outside when it rains. At first I thought it was weird but now I like it.

My wife still doesn't though.

[azriverfan.]

Originally Posted by JGMotorsport64

I'll counter Legend City, most of us use Legend City as to why an amusement park WOULD work here. Legend City's struggles weren't related to climate issues, they had ownership issues and some safety problems with the rides towards the end of its run.

I agree with you. I'm just saying some NIMBY natives will use that argument to justify not having an amusement park. I've been the longest standing proponent of an amusement park on this forum and argued with countless natives who said it's too hot here and point to the failure of Legend City.

Here is another one

- Desert Views are the equivalent of Ocean Views in the native Arizonan's mind. The native Arizonan's ideal home is a Tuscan style home with a large lot in the middle of the desert so they can appreciate those breathtaking desert views of the cactus with nearby coyotes with a lot of privacy. (see North Scottsdale and Paradise Valley). Homes in the middle of the city that are tree lined with nice paved roads located next to amenities are considered boring and too pedestrian to the native.

[Java Jolt]

Natives seem to be better prepared for the summertime heat and monsoon season.

They park their cars in as much shade as possible and use potholders to open the doors and operate the steering wheel.

Natives use poolcovers in July when the first monsoon storm hits to prevent dirt, leaves, and other debris from ruining their pools.

They go on and on about how much better Phoenix used to be when it was a smaller city and they like to blame transplants for making it too big, dirty, and congested.

[TempeAZnative]

Originally Posted by Java Jolt

Natives seem to be better prepared for the summertime heat and monsoon season.

They park their cars in as much shade as possible and use potholders to open the doors and operate the steering wheel.

Natives use poolcovers in July when the first monsoon storm hits to prevent dirt, leaves, and other debris from ruining their pools.

They go on and on about how much better Phoenix used to be when it was a smaller city and they like to blame transplants for making it too big, dirty, and congested.

That's annoying crybaby transplants

[gbpakrfan]

Peter Piper had fairly decent (and cheap) pizza back in the day. But those commercials with Tony were pretty annoying...

[KurtAZ]

Originally Posted by Java Jolt

Natives seem to be better prepared for the summertime heat and monsoon season.

They park their cars in as much shade as possible and use potholders to open the doors and operate the steering wheel.

Natives use poolcovers in July when the first monsoon storm hits to prevent dirt, leaves, and other debris from ruining their pools.

They go on and on about how much better Phoenix used to be when it was a smaller city and they like to blame transplants for making it too big, dirty, and congested.

Not if you properly parked your car in the shade. Geesh.

[kytoaz]

when I first moved here I had a lifelong native tell me "I feel like we only get about 6 weeks of perfect weather here each year". Natives, especially those who have never lived anywhere else, love to complain about the weather here.

[Diane de Poitiers]

Originally Posted by kytoaz

when I first moved here I had a lifelong native tell me "I feel like we only get about 6 weeks of perfect weather here each year". Natives, especially those who have never lived anywhere else, love to complain about the weather here.

Well, this is just from my perspective, but......it does seem like the weather starts warming up earlier in the year than it used to, and starts cooling off later. (and admittedly, I've gotten more heat-intolerant as I've gotten older, so I'm sure that has much to do with it)