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Howard · 06-07-2009, 11:00 AM

Some areas in the greater Maricopa County area (Pheonix et al) do have nice places. Where I live is an example - Fountain Hills.

My House:

My other house (I am selling):

From the town Fountain Park (Four Peaks in background)

Cassini90125 · 06-07-2009, 11:09 AM

Nice place; kind of reminds me a bit of the architecture I saw in some parts of San Diego.

koosie · 06-07-2009, 02:07 PM

Wow! What a great place! Those are 2 big Washingtonia palms, right? Some of my plants would love it there. Nice looking motor too.

Lynnie · 06-08-2009, 11:39 AM

Nice crib you got there, Howard! After living in NM for a number of years, I've come to like stucco, and how insulating it is. AZ's climate is a bit too warm for me, but I always did like the wide openness. Just endless sky! Very nice area.

Howard · 06-08-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassini90125

Nice place; kind of reminds me a bit of the architecture I saw in some parts of San Diego.

Thanks Cass, you will find plenty of that kind of architecture around here. Even colonial style homes for crying out loud!

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Originally Posted by koosie

Wow! What a great place! Those are 2 big Washingtonia palms, right? Some of my plants would love it there. Nice looking motor too.

Thanks koosie. I am not sure what kind of palm trees they are; I know they need to be shaved real bad right now. My Toyota Prius is an '07 (purchased in Oct of '06). I get about 48 to 60 miles to the gallon. It now has 79,400 miles on it! It has been to California, Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico a lot; not to mention my 45 minute commute to work, and the same back daily.

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Originally Posted by Lynnie

Nice crib you got there, Howard! After living in NM for a number of years, I've come to like stucco, and how insulating it is. AZ's climate is a bit too warm for me, but I always did like the wide openness. Just endless sky! Very nice area.

To be honest with you Lynnie - I would rather live in New Mexico. It has not grown like Arizona. Las Cruces has only 93,000 people. I love the way NM has more open land than AZ. I have a friend of mine from Las Cruces visiting with us now (he originally lived here in AZ).

Lynnie · 06-08-2009, 06:32 PM

My parents were in Albuquerque for eight years, and I was out there too for about four and a half. It's a very nice area, we loved the Sandia and Sangre de Christo mountains. And skiing at Taos and Santa Fe.

I absolutely love where I am now too, but I sure miss the monsoon season. That was a fun time of year. I really miss it down there sometimes.

06-07-2009, 11:00 AM	#1
Howard Desert Rat Only the best! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AZ desert Posts: 1,356	It Maybe "Retardo Land," but... Some areas in the greater Maricopa County area (Pheonix et al) do have nice places. Where I live is an example - Fountain Hills. My House: My other house (I am selling): From the town Fountain Park (Four Peaks in background) Last edited by Howard; 06-07-2009 at 11:01 AM.

06-07-2009, 11:09 AM	#2
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,645	Nice place; kind of reminds me a bit of the architecture I saw in some parts of San Diego. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

06-07-2009, 02:07 PM	#3
koosie Moon-Calf It was just imagination Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Britain Posts: 695	Wow! What a great place! Those are 2 big Washingtonia palms, right? Some of my plants would love it there. Nice looking motor too. __________________ Aw....Snicket

06-08-2009, 11:39 AM	#4
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	Nice crib you got there, Howard! After living in NM for a number of years, I've come to like stucco, and how insulating it is. AZ's climate is a bit too warm for me, but I always did like the wide openness. Just endless sky! Very nice area. __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave

06-08-2009, 06:32 PM	#6
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	My parents were in Albuquerque for eight years, and I was out there too for about four and a half. It's a very nice area, we loved the Sandia and Sangre de Christo mountains. And skiing at Taos and Santa Fe. I absolutely love where I am now too, but I sure miss the monsoon season. That was a fun time of year. I really miss it down there sometimes. __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave