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[Ringel05]

Slept okay but with all the rain my sinuses are currently my worst enemy.........

In reality my moderately humorous inquiry is based in gathering info. Many of the homes we looked at (online) are outside of Tucson and on dirt/gravel roads, wondering how bad it would really be.

Twice a year it gets bad in January and July from moonsoons.
Look for higher grounds for a house ,away from the main washes and have 4 wheel drive and your good.
If you don't have 4wheel drive like us you aren't going anywhere till the next day.

I've lived out west long enough to know about arroyos and flat land flooding that accompany the monsoons and I do have a 4 wheel drive Ram truck so that wouldn't be much of an issue. My concerns are primarily, water, sewer, electric/gas and cable/internet access.

If you are buying land to put up a home then you need concern yourself with it.
Most any of the outside areas around Tucson and Phx. all have wells with septics, no cabel but internet access.
Everyonee who lives in rural areas has to get Dish, Direct TV or Hughes dish. Thats about it for choices.

No, not looking to put up a house, 10 to 20 years ago no problem, even 5 years ago I probably could have done it but why build when I can get an existing structure (in fair to good shape) cheaper. We eventually will sit down with a real estate agent, cover everything we're looking for and go from there, REOs are a good possibility even considered auctions but auctions can be tricky at best.

Then like you said where your looking they have all of things you asked about.
Not sure exactly what you wanted to know about the water and others you asked about.
Im so confused!!!

Some of the ones we looked at are near Tucson but the roads are all dirt, one plus acre sites but I don't know if they're on city water/sewer or wells and septic, if they have cable and gas or use propane. We will find that out when we talk to someone up there.
We are still looking in New Mexico, found a nice one on 1.25 acres up in Alto (between Ruidoso and Capitan), has all the city amenities even though it's not in the city.

 

[Montrovant]

Wow ! I just watched 'Game of thrones' series six ,episodes 9 and 10. There was sure a lot of action and some extreme battle scenes. Now I have to wait months for series 7, the final series to come out and I am expecting some extreme spectacle, as it draws to its conclusion.

I tried and tried to get interested in "Game of Thrones" based on other's rave reviews of it, but it was just too dark and violent for me. Maybe sometimes when I am in a better mood for that. . . .

' Game of thrones' is certainly violent. In series 6 episode 9 there is a huge battle between two armies and they end up having to climb over a huge pile of bodies to get at one another. They also film graphic details, like someone getting a sword through their throats. I assume that is all done with CGI computer graphics.

You might enjoy 'the Mummy' and its sequel, as it is humorous and has a hero and heroine and a monster.

When I watch TV I look for the following:

1 - national and international news (PBS etc.)
2 - local news
3 - documentaries (Frontline, AmerExperience, etc)
4 - Nature & animals
5 - Crime documentaries
6 - Crime dramas (Criminal Minds, etc)
7 - national sports (playoffs mostly)
8 - local sports (Raiders soon moving to Las Vegas)

And NOT the crap called reality shows like Game Of Thrones.

What might possibly have given you the impression Game of Thrones is considered a "reality show"? It is a fantasy drama.

 

[Lipush]

Wow ! I just watched 'Game of thrones' series six ,episodes 9 and 10. There was sure a lot of action and some extreme battle scenes. Now I have to wait months for series 7, the final series to come out and I am expecting some extreme spectacle, as it draws to its conclusion.

I tried and tried to get interested in "Game of Thrones" based on other's rave reviews of it, but it was just too dark and violent for me. Maybe sometimes when I am in a better mood for that. . . .

' Game of thrones' is certainly violent. In series 6 episode 9 there is a huge battle between two armies and they end up having to climb over a huge pile of bodies to get at one another. They also film graphic details, like someone getting a sword through their throats. I assume that is all done with CGI computer graphics.

You might enjoy 'the Mummy' and its sequel, as it is humorous and has a hero and heroine and a monster.

When I watch TV I look for the following:

1 - national and international news (PBS etc.)
2 - local news
3 - documentaries (Frontline, AmerExperience, etc)
4 - Nature & animals
5 - Crime documentaries
6 - Crime dramas (Criminal Minds, etc)
7 - national sports (playoffs mostly)
8 - local sports (Raiders soon moving to Las Vegas)

And NOT the crap called reality shows like Game Of Thrones.

What might possibly have given you the impression Game of Thrones is considered a "reality show"? It is a fantasy drama.

Blood, sex and wars...

It cannot be more "reality" than this...

 

[Montrovant]

Good evening, we have a cold wave in Europe the week that is coming is going to be even colder and until the end of the month

A warm video

One of my favorites too Dalia, but then the music from the 1950's and 60's speaks to me as no other era does. Great artists, strong melodies, and every song distinctly different from all the others. And of course that was before the era of heavy metal so the music could really shine above all the racket and you could go to concerts without going deaf.

I do think of Germany, Austria and those countries being really cold in winter over there, but I never thought of France as having bitter winters. But of course you have all four seasons so. . .

Sure, blame heavy metal! It's never been the most popular musical genre.

 

[Dalia]

Good evening, we have a cold wave in Europe the week that is coming is going to be even colder and until the end of the month

A warm video

One of my favorites too Dalia, but then the music from the 1950's and 60's speaks to me as no other era does. Great artists, strong melodies, and every song distinctly different from all the others. And of course that was before the era of heavy metal so the music could really shine above all the racket and you could go to concerts without going deaf.

I do think of Germany, Austria and those countries being really cold in winter over there, but I never thought of France as having bitter winters. But of course you have all four seasons so. . .

Sure, blame heavy metal! It's never been the most popular musical genre.

Bonsoir Montrovant Only when i was a young I loved this song métal music that my father could not bear!

 

[Foxfyre]

Good evening, we have a cold wave in Europe the week that is coming is going to be even colder and until the end of the month

A warm video

One of my favorites too Dalia, but then the music from the 1950's and 60's speaks to me as no other era does. Great artists, strong melodies, and every song distinctly different from all the others. And of course that was before the era of heavy metal so the music could really shine above all the racket and you could go to concerts without going deaf.

I do think of Germany, Austria and those countries being really cold in winter over there, but I never thought of France as having bitter winters. But of course you have all four seasons so. . .

Sure, blame heavy metal! It's never been the most popular musical genre.

Just different perspectives from different generations I think. I would probably see it differently if I had grown up in your era.

 

[Dalia]

I always listened to music while dancing but the only song that my father could bear is this one I have three sisters and the house was full of life

 

[Ernie S.]

Well, the first day of our new hours of operation at Doc's looks like a success. We've hired a new bartender who comes with quite a loyal following and it seems that her regulars followed.
Afternoons, though picking up, have always been slow with maybe 6 to 10 people sitting around the bar from 2 to 4 PM. We opened at 9 AM today and had 17 people by 9:40. Not balls to the wall busy, but much better than I had hoped, As the rest of Tanya's people figure out where she's hiding, I only expect the early shift to get busier.
My problem is getting my butt out of bed and to the bar by 8:30. This is not an easy feat for someone who has become accustomed to rolling out about 10 AM.
I set an alarm for 7:30 but some idiot called me from Fort Lauderdale at 6:40. We do not need this, people, especially on the first day.

 

[peach174]

Well, the first day of our new hours of operation at Doc's looks like a success. We've hired a new bartender who comes with quite a loyal following and it seems that her regulars followed.
Afternoons, though picking up, have always been slow with maybe 6 to 10 people sitting around the bar from 2 to 4 PM. We opened at 9 AM today and had 17 people by 9:40. Not balls to the wall busy, but much better than I had hoped, As the rest of Tanya's people figure out where she's hiding, I only expect the early shift to get busier.
My problem is getting my butt out of bed and to the bar by 8:30. This is not an easy feat for someone who has become accustomed to rolling out about 10 AM.
I set an alarm for 7:30 but some idiot called me from Fort Lauderdale at 6:40. We do not need this, people, especially on the first day.

Thats a great start Ernie, very encouraging.

 

[peach174]

So much for a relaxing day today.
So many phone calls several neighbors stopping by to see how Mr. P is doing.
I barely had time to take a shower when I got dried off and was starting to get dressed the door bell rings again.
Mr P is well loved by good friends and neighbors.

When I was first introducted to the Drs. and nurses last Monday, the nurses kept saying how nice and what a good man he is.
I said that's why I married him, he's a very good man.

I was introduced by the Drs. first and then went down to his room and he had all 4 of his nurses in the room.
One turns to me and are you his wife, I said yes, then she says, so your the pitbull.
I laughed and said yes I am the life long caregiver.

 

[peach174]

Just got done talking to Mr. P
He sounds even stronger today.
He said he was able to walk around several times today and without his oxygen and he had no pain.
Good sign.
They still have not moved him to his new room becase it won't be ready til around seven or a little after.
He's going to call me when he is moved, because then he has a landline phone in his room.
He says Hi everybody!

 

[Big Black Dog]

How about those Green Bay Packers! Game was a nail-biter but they won in the end. Good night Dallas. You can go on vacation now.

 

[Foxfyre]

How about those Green Bay Packers! Game was a nail-biter but they won in the end. Good night Dallas. You can go on vacation now.

Well congrats BBD. If our Cowboys couldn't win I am glad your Packers could.

 

[Foxfyre]

I always listened to music while dancing but the only song that my father could bear is this one I have three sisters and the house was full of life

I could dance to that.

Sounds like your father and I would get along fine when it comes to music.

 

[Foxfyre]

Good night darlinks. I really do love you guys.

And we continue to pray and/or send good vibes and/or positive thoughts and/or keep vigil for:

Harper (Save's granddaughter),
Pogo’s friend Pat and special comfort for Pogo,
Freedombecki and Becki’s hubby,
GW's daughter, her friend Sachendra, and Sachendra's husband Bob and son Gary.
Noomi!!!
Nosmo's mom,
Ernie's stop smoking project,
Sherry’s Mom,
Rod, GW's partner,
The Ringels in difficult transition,
Boedicca's Dad,
Foxfyre's friend Dana and Aunt Betty,
Etherion and his grandma,
Kat's mom and her sister,
Saveliberty for wellness,
Ringel's Gizmo and Boo and wellness for Ringel,
Ernie for wellness,
Special prayers and/or positive thoughts for Mr. Peach and Peach143 in the coming days.
And let's send up some special prayers and positive thoughts for Gracie & Mr. G who need a break big time right now.

All of us and those we care about who are looking for work,

And the light is left on for Alan, Noomi, Freedombecki, Oddball, and all others who need to find their way back.

 

[Kat]

^^^^^^^^^ Beauty!

 

[Gracie]

Out of the slump. Finally. Both of us falling was not good and pretty scarey. A lot of truths hit us..Things we never expected. It has been extremely rude awakenings.
However, we are 75% sure we will be moving up north in February..Anywhere from the 8th to the 15th. Getting all medical and dental needs done because once we leave, I will not have coverage unless I drive 12 hours round trip just for a doc appt and keep my mouth shut that we moved. Which is waht I will probably do. Go there, move in, a d give it a month to see if all is as it's supposed to be.

Day by day. That's the plan.

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[Big Black Dog]

Ice storm here this morning. Supposed to get the 30,000 mile service on my pick-up done this morning but I shall call and reschedule it. I'm not going more than10 feet away from the coffee pot today!

 

[saveliberty]

Out of the slump. Finally. Both of us falling was not good and pretty scarey. A lot of truths hit us..Things we never expected. It has been extremely rude awakenings.
However, we are 75% sure we will be moving up north in February..Anywhere from the 8th to the 15th. Getting all medical and dental needs done because once we leave, I will not have coverage unless I drive 12 hours round trip just for a doc appt and keep my mouth shut that we moved. Which is waht I will probably do. Go there, move in, a d give it a month to see if all is as it's supposed to be.

Day by day. That's the plan.

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This is a big relief for me Gracie.

 

[Foxfyre]

Ice storm here this morning. Supposed to get the 30,000 mile service on my pick-up done this morning but I shall call and reschedule it. I'm not going more than10 feet away from the coffee pot today!

The ice storm throughout the midwest has been brutal. Our son and his family flew home to the Texas panhandle yesterday, white knuckled it into the Amarillo airport, white knuckled it driving from there to their town, and found their trees mangled--huge branches down. North Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas all getting the worst ice storm ever along with tornadoes and now it appears to be moving into your area.

Meanwhile lots of precip here but we have remained above freezing so no ice. And it looks like we have a good shot at it staying that way.