Seattle to Phoenix....should we make the move? (Mesa, Scottsdale: neighborhood, to live in)

[nebulous1]

Yeah, people just keep telling you, that when you live in Phoenix, you're just hours from this or that spectacular thing.
You could say that about any place. Almost anywhere is hours from something.
The problem is, it takes money and time to get there. Heck, I could hop on a plane, when I lived in Cleveland and be in NYC in a few hours.
So, I might be hours from places, but with work, you just cant take every weekend and go somewhere, plus the money. But then I forgot, most here are rolling in money.

[nebulous1]

Originally Posted by Beena

DOH!!!!!! Lived in Colorado for 20 years. Washington State for 4 years. And Phoenix now for 15.

Get a clue here people. Weather dominates our lives. I mean dominates. It largely controls what you can do on the weekend and what you cannot. Phoenix is sunny...perpetually sunny, like no place on earth. You can plan your weekend well in advance and you don't need some stupid "unless it rains or snows" clause. Denver and Seattle have miserable weather.

The Arizona lakes are beautiful. And Flagstaff and the Mogollon Rim are less than 2 hours away from Phoenix and rival any mountains that Colorado or Washington state have to offer.

Phoenix has the best of all worlds. Love it or leave it.

When I lived in Cleveland, I was 15 minutes from Lake Erie. Cleveland is surrounded by the Metro Parks system. So, I lived and could access all of that without having to plan a day trip or spend a lot of money going somewhere and having to get back before nightfall.

[nebulous1]

Originally Posted by wsugrad03

I have to say that I really appreciate the honest opinions of this board. If we decide to move, we're looking at a temporary relocation to Phoenix for about 5 years and if we don't like it, I can always get transferred out with my company.

2 days and counting. Still on the fence.

You can go to the Midwest, upstate NY, the Carolinas, Virginia, and Maine, if you like forests. Lots of green and lots of water.

I am going back when I can. I don't want to turn into a prune here.
All that humidity back east is good for your skin.

[Foreverking]

Originally Posted by nebulous1

I moved here for a job, and the thing that is eating me is NO TREES.
They have these bushes here, and trim down the lower branches, and you see stakes and they try to make them grow like trees.

Someone mentioned Ponderosa forests. Not here in Phoenix. Not even close.
I wondered why this town was built here. No waterways, maybe the Gila River.

The water sucks here, is the hardest water. I thought we had hard water in the Midwest, but that stuff is silky compared to this.

most aweful water I have ever tasted. Pac NW had the absolute best water.

[Foreverking]

Originally Posted by nebulous1

Yeah what's up with those? Is it because they build the homes 2 feet apart from each other? You could pass a cup of sugar between the homes.
Everyone is so walled in.
I thought maybe to keep the animals out. But what animals?
I thought maybe because of swimming pools, but not everyone has one.

It has a prison feeling.

Don't know, all these neigborhods are walled up, like you say in a prison look. they all have dirt backyards.

I came here because of a Job promotion, Im not sure why anybody else comes here. It does motivate me in my job to try and get promoted again. I will be headed for either NoCal, OR, WA, or even beautiful Vermont.

[justadad]

Originally Posted by Foreverking

Its been over 100 degrees since late may, and its 98 degrees right now, it will be around 100 every day unitl Halloween. I would more accurately say that its hell on earth for about 5 months a year, and tollerable for 1 after than, and good for the next six.

This place isnt Remotely like anthing in the beautiful pacific northwest and its year round mild weather.

I have vacationed in Seattle and you are right, it is gorgeous. We were there for a week on a golf vacation and it only rained two times and not very heavily. People said we were lucky to have been there during a dry spell but I would go visit again. I had a great time.

Rob
Agent4Autism.com

[Beena]

Originally Posted by Foreverking

Its been over 100 degrees since late may, and its 98 degrees right now, it will be around 100 every day unitl Halloween. I would more accurately say that its hell on earth for about 5 months a year, and tollerable for 1 after than, and good for the next six.

This place isnt Remotely like anthing in the beautiful pacific northwest and its year round mild weather.

100 degrees? Stick thermometer in yurbxtt. Whoa!! 98.6 degrees.

100 is perfect. You only see that as cold if your brain froze and stupid took over.

[justadad]

Originally Posted by nebulous1

When I lived in Cleveland, I was 15 minutes from Lake Erie. Cleveland is surrounded by the Metro Parks system. So, I lived and could access all of that without having to plan a day trip or spend a lot of money going somewhere and having to get back before nightfall.

What part of the Valley do you live in? I can help you find some of those things close to your home and you won't have to plan a day trip or take a hit to your wallet.

Rob
Agent4Autism.com

[roundball]

Originally Posted by justadad

Super Bowls, NCAA Football National Championship, NBA All Star Game, Resorts visited by people from all over the world, Ski less than 2 hours from home, Waterski less than 30 minutes from home, Hike beautiful mountains less than 30 minutes from home, Only June, July and August average high temperature 102 degrees, Other nine months average temperature approx. 72 degrees, Over 200 golf courses, Family parks, Dog Parks, Swim nine months out of the year without a wet-suit to keep you from freezing, A melting pot of people from all over the United States and the rest of the world who see Arizona for it's beauty, great weather and cost of living.

This is just a small part of what Arizona has to offer.

Rob
Agent4Autism.com

I agree with most of what you say...............aren't you laying it on a bit thick though. Mr. REALTOR

[justadad]

Originally Posted by roundball

I agree with most of what you say...............aren't you laying it on a bit thick though. Mr. REALTOR

I don't think so, I left a bunch of great stuff out.

Rob
Agent4Autism.com