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I'm trying to move out of Pittsburgh and get to AZ. Can't stand the weather and need to ride my bike year round. Searching for jobs in another city is rough.
Any suggestions ?
Have you guys ever heard of Yuma
Fantastic thread.
I've been thinking of moving to AZ but I just don't know where.
I've lived almost my entire 41 years in southern Indiana and I am done with winters. If I never see another snowflake in my life I would be ecstatic. I have developed seasonal depression during the winter and it gets worse every year. I can no longer take dreary day after dreary day for months on end. I was almost suicidal this past winter because of it.
Carolina's is the shit.
Also, try to avoid South Mountain at all costs. It's gotten better...but then it's nighttime.
Dude I love Carolina's! Also, I don't hike the "touristy" side of South Mountain - I can't stand going there because of hipster hikers and bikers. I hike the south side of South Mountain (there are multiple trail entrances off of Ray down past 40th). The trails on the south side are just as nice and they're never crowded - not even the paved trail that leads up to the road by the radio station.
Hi. I live in Phoenix. I've been here since '06. I'm ready to move out From Michigan originally.
If you dig Teharu, check out Sushi Station - there's one on camelback and one up north. Hands down best revolving sushi in Phoenix. And their rolls aren't just variations of a California roll like Teharu's is :-/
Cornish Pasty is one of the biggest hipster places around - which is why a good friend of mine and I are there every week Also, all the dudes have beards so I get to drool over them. Chino Bandito is amazing. If you're in Glendale or N. Phoenix, for Mexican, my family LOVES Popo's. There was also La Tolteca that was around for like, 100 years or so but it burnt down That was in a Super Seedy Area too. Loved it!
Fantastic thread.
I've been thinking of moving to AZ but I just don't know where.
I've lived almost my entire 41 years in southern Indiana and I am done with winters. If I never see another snowflake in my life I would be ecstatic. I have developed seasonal depression during the winter and it gets worse every year. I can no longer take dreary day after dreary day for months on end. I was almost suicidal this past winter because of it.
I was in AZ back in 2007. Visited my sis in law in Scottsdale and drove up to the Grand Canyon.
I'm just not sure where to live. My wife is a small town kind of girl. But she's also an ER doctor and the breadwinner. I don't believe they have hospitals in the middle of small desert towns so I'm not sure where she would work. I work in real estate and can always get my license out there to keep doing what I am doing.
I've looked at a lot of the smaller towns that look appealing, like Sedona or Prescott. Somewhere in the central of the state in a valley where you can escape the oppressive heat.
Any suggestions ?
That people are opposed to this is kind of an accurate summary of AZ politics. Public transit lags for a reason. NIMBY people everywhere.
That people are opposed to this is kind of an accurate summary of AZ politics. Public transit lags for a reason. NIMBY people everywhere.
Fantastic thread.
I've been thinking of moving to AZ but I just don't know where.
I've lived almost my entire 41 years in southern Indiana and I am done with winters. If I never see another snowflake in my life I would be ecstatic. I have developed seasonal depression during the winter and it gets worse every year. I can no longer take dreary day after dreary day for months on end. I was almost suicidal this past winter because of it.
I was in AZ back in 2007. Visited my sis in law in Scottsdale and drove up to the Grand Canyon.
I'm just not sure where to live. My wife is a small town kind of girl. But she's also an ER doctor and the breadwinner. I don't believe they have hospitals in the middle of small desert towns so I'm not sure where she would work. I work in real estate and can always get my license out there to keep doing what I am doing.
I've looked at a lot of the smaller towns that look appealing, like Sedona or Prescott. Somewhere in the central of the state in a valley where you can escape the oppressive heat.
Any suggestions ?
Also, try to avoid South Mountain at all costs. It's gotten better...but then it's nighttime.
Hi. I live in Phoenix. I've been here since '06. I'm ready to move out From Michigan originally.
If you dig Teharu, check out Sushi Station - there's one on camelback and one up north. Hands down best revolving sushi in Phoenix. And their rolls aren't just variations of a California roll like Teharu's is :-/
Cornish Pasty is one of the biggest hipster places around - which is why a good friend of mine and I are there every week Also, all the dudes have beards so I get to drool over them. Chino Bandito is amazing. If you're in Glendale or N. Phoenix, for Mexican, my family LOVES Popo's. There was also La Tolteca that was around for like, 100 years or so but it burnt down That was in a Super Seedy Area too. Loved it!
I lived in Evansville for 18 years and just went back for a wedding. I know that feel.
I miss snow, which lets be honest, Southern Indiana doesn't really have that much. I just can't stand the constant overcast skies during the winter.
I'm trying to move out of Pittsburgh and get to AZ. Can't stand the weather and need to ride my bike year round. Searching for jobs in another city is rough.
Yeah, that's fine. So, with you, it makes 5 of us in Tucson.
Next weekend it'll be Jul 3-5, so I don't know about their availability, but I'm down for it. I'll PM them and see if we can get something started.
heh, it's the "Big City" for me as I live in a really small and shitty town 40 minutes away from Yuma. The good part is that you have both Mexico and Yuma a few minutes away and thus you have California, Phoenix, etc, a little bit closer too.I lived there for three and a half years. It's a dry heat.
When I lived there, it was such a drag activity wise. But as I was leaving they built that shopping center, etc.
It was either go to San Diego, Vegas, Phoenix, etc.
Yeah! AZ GAF!
I'm Sean, lived here for almost 26 years now. Originally grew up in Ahwatukee, spent some time in Gilbert, and currently live in the Chandler area. I work in Scottsdale. I run a blog with my wife called My Fair Gamer, where we do video coverage of cooperative gaming between couples/people of different skill levels.
I'm also the Co-President of the Phoenix Extra Life Guild (with my wife)! We're recently formed and have monthly meetings at Endgame. Trying to get a few event appearances lined up for the year so we can recruit more people to the Extra Life cause. If you're interested in joining the guild drop by the group page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ELGPhoenix/
As for food rec's, specifically sushi, the following places are pretty solid:
Hon Machi in Chandler
Shimogamo in Chandler
Sakana in Scottsdale
Good quality, decent prices. The Teharu location in Ahwatukee makes me sick every time I go. Really a shame.
Let's have a meet up some time! Endgame is a great space for it!
no can do, father is in hospital might be traveling out of state over the next month.
Anyone else feel like Flagstaff is the secret best city in the state? Fortunately, it's pretty low key and doesn't seem to attract too much attention.
I went to NAU for a few years. Loved the weather up there! Wasn't much to do unless you enjoy the hiking/biking trails or the art walks, but it's such a neat town full of history.Anyone else feel like Flagstaff is the secret best city in the state? Fortunately, it's pretty low key and doesn't seem to attract too much attention.
Yeah I was on the same boat job search wise.i got fed up so I just hopped on a plane and came over here and got a job a few days later. i had a place to stay though. Do you know anyone here?
Diamondbacks fucked up again last night....ugh.
I hope we get over the .500 hump.
Diamondbacks fucked up again last night....ugh.
I hope we get over the .500 hump.
chino bandito is completely legit, I love that place!
I'm glad to see this thread getting some response =D
So, for a gaf meet-up... We can do the usual things like hit mill or what-not (didn't an arcade open up on mill not too long ago?) but honestly we need a lan party ;D
Who's ready for some quake 3!
What's up AZ, Tucson resident here (Tucsonan is not a thing please don't say it!). Just glad to see there is more than a few on GAF.
I play quake live, I'm down for this!
Anybody a fan of the Arizona Rattlers? I streamed one game and I was hooked. Go Rattlers!
Anyone else feel like Flagstaff is the secret best city in the state? Fortunately, it's pretty low key and doesn't seem to attract too much attention.
I'll pass on the get-together. I'm not one for competitive multiplayer, and even if I did, I prefer online.
why would it have to be competitive games only? or gaming at all? just hang out and shoot the shit.
I'm from Phoenix. This is just too much.
What's a good July 4th gateway place in AZ with not so much heat.
why would it have to be competitive games only? or gaming at all? just hang out and shoot the shit.
Because that's the big idea that's being tossed around.
I'm trying to move out of Pittsburgh and get to AZ. Can't stand the weather and need to ride my bike year round. Searching for jobs in another city is rough.
Do you mean motorbike or bicycle? For what it is worth, Tucson is a fantastic bicycle city, and Phoenix is great for motorbikes. Tucson is not bad for motorbikes, but Phoenix is better. Smooth roads, fast speed limits, etc. That said, you can't beat taking a motorbike up Mt Lemmon in Tucson. One of the best roads for twisties in the country imo.
I've been meaning to drive Mt. Lemmon for some time
Is rather not do a mp lan party either. We all game, we can do that online. Let's do something revolving around beer