08 Apr 11
Originally posted by SuzianneI agree wholeheartedly. My wife and I have been to Arizona a couple of times. The desert is a truly amazing place. Sedona and the Canyon were wonderful experiences. Our second trip to AZ was further south, Tucson, another great time had by us both. California last July, Calaveras County, and managed to get in trips to Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. Definitely visiting again, even considering retiring to Scottsdale, if and when the exchange rate improves!
Now you know why I live in Arizona. Most of the state is as amazing, as long as you stay out of the cities. In the cities, it's pretty much just like everywhere else. I love the mountains of SE Arizona, though, I spent many a weekend up in the Catalinas.
08 Apr 11
Originally posted by michael liddleScottsdale and Arizona as a whole have been hit pretty hard by the housing bubble bursting. I'm currently underwater on my house by about 10k, and I expect it'll get worse before it gets better, so I'd wait at least until then. It's better out of the main cities, but I'm kinda tied down here by my job, which can't really be done with any job security outside of a big city.
I agree wholeheartedly. My wife and I have been to Arizona a couple of times. The desert is a truly amazing place. Sedona and the Canyon were wonderful experiences. Our second trip to AZ was further south, Tucson, another great time had by us both. California last July, Calaveras County, and managed to get in trips to Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. Definite ...[text shortened]... visiting again, even considering retiring to Scottsdale, if and when the exchange rate improves!
Or else, yeah, I'd be off to the mountains, too. I love Sedona, as well as the White Mountains in eastern AZ. I'd love to go to Yosemite to do some climbing. Scottsdale does have the McDowell Mountains nearby, which are a real treat.
10 Apr 11
Originally posted by SuzianneYes, times are grim. Yosemite is definitely breath taking and well worth the visit. The waterfalls are amazing.
Scottsdale and Arizona as a whole have been hit pretty hard by the housing bubble bursting. I'm currently underwater on my house by about 10k, and I expect it'll get worse before it gets better, so I'd wait at least until then. It's better out of the main cities, but I'm kinda tied down here by my job, which can't really be done with any job security outs ...[text shortened]... e climbing. Scottsdale does have the McDowell Mountains nearby, which are a real treat.
Have you been to Mount Lemmon? We had a very nice time there too; plenty of little canyons to enjoy!
We also went to Pima airbase and went aboard the old Airforce One. Quite a sight, watching tons of low level water 'bombing', to keep the aircraft from spontaneous combustion!
10 Apr 11
Originally posted by mlpriorAwesome. I had a moment like that with a coyote out here, though much more common.
I came across a wolf in the mountains one time, down a winding dirt road. It was beautiful and amazing, all black and quite skinny with long legs. He didn't seem to mind me, just stopped and looked and then went on across the road and over the hill.
I was so mesmerized at seeing him, I forgot to get my camera out, I couldn't take my eyes off him.
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11 Apr 11
Originally posted by mlpriorenjoy the moment... you don't need a camera it spoils it.
I came across a wolf in the mountains one time, down a winding dirt road. It was beautiful and amazing, all black and quite skinny with long legs. He didn't seem to mind me, just stopped and looked and then went on across the road and over the hill.
I was so mesmerized at seeing him, I forgot to get my camera out, I couldn't take my eyes off him.
if i was to answer this question seriously i'd have to say seeing a 2 day old rhrino (cub?) clinging on to his/her mother in a national park is one of the most beautiful things i've seen. funny now nature is often top of the list.
12 Apr 11
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Originally posted by Sam The ShamThere used to be a ferry when I was a boy. Biggest thing you ever saw, lit up like a floating birthday cake.
Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate.
Also to crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.
