Re: [Az-Geocaching] Best Route

I really appreciate all of these "local knowledge" reports. As for me and
the wife, we prefer the heat (or least we think we do). Having endured the
New England winters for decades, below zero temps, shoveling 1 to more feet
of snow before going to work, wind chills that will freeze your nose and
ears off in minutes...we look forward to a change. We did explore Arizona
enough to learn that it is a states with diverse climates and ecosystems and
whole heartedly agree that a relatively short drive will take you to the
weather you want. I enjoy outdoor activities, in New England the winters
were too long, in Missouri the summers are too humid and the bugs awful
(tick, skeeter, chiggers) and the winters can be COLD. Arizona, while not
perfect, seemed to be the best solution though I do worry about the water
supply and this 10 year drought.

On 6/20/07, Lisa G. <lisasjunk@buppas.com> wrote:
>
> I grew up in central Texas (similar to Florida in this example), and
> looked forward to less mugginess and being able to get out of the heat
> here. What I wasn't really prepared for is how *long* the summer here
> is...temps in the 100s for 6 months out of the year, and still quite
> warm for a month or two on either side of that. I don't do well in the
> heat at all, so the summers are very rough on me (you won't find me
> snapping the same shots that ShadowAce did <grin>). And I can only
> realistically drive away from the heat a few times a year (less now with
> gas prices along with job troubles). I try not to comment on how much I
> hate the heat because I don't want to sound like a whiner, but it really
> is something to think about if you think it might be a concern. I had
> the opportunity to move to Prescott years ago (when housing was still
> very affordable) and I very much regret that I didn't do it. I think
> I'd do much better living in one of the "less hot" areas of
> AZ...Flagstaff would be the best. Job opportunities don't necessarily
> line up though. :)
>
> To the insulated boots comment...I clearly remember standing out in the
> Motorola parking lot one very hot and sunny summer afternoon when a
> coworker stopped me to chat. After a bit of time passed, I had to
> excuse myself because my feet were literally burning on the bottom (and
> I was wearing shoes with reasonable soles on them). I've never had that
> problem while walking and I never choose to just stand in the hot sun
> (esp. not in a blacktop parking lot!), however.
>
> -Lisa
> "PoledraDog"
>
> Bill Nolan wrote:
> >
> > Hey, in Arizona you can at least choose your climate for the day. I
> > lived in the Fort Meyers, FL area for a year. Summer meant temp and
> > humidity both in the mid 90s. I'd rather have 110 in the desert.
> > Plus, in Florida you can drive 100 miles and it's still pretty much
> > the same. Here, 100 miles will put you in a completely different
> > climate. Often 25 or 50 miles will do it. On the same day, Phoenix
> > might be 110, Tucson 105, Willcox (4200') about 95, and Flagstaff in
> > the 80s. From where I am, 50 miles puts me at Riggs Lake on Mt.
> > Graham, trout fishing in a spruce forest at 80, while it's 40 degrees
> > hotter than that in the low desert. Luckily I like the warm, so the
> > desert temps are fine with me, but I still enjoy the cool mountains
> > from time to time.
> >
> >
> >
> > In the winter it's just the opposite. Enjoy an 80 degree day in
> > Phoenix, or drive an hour and go skiing. Try that in Florida.
> >
> >
> >
> > Bill in Willcox
> >
> >
> >
> > *From:* az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com
> > [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com] *On Behalf Of
> > *Richard Daines
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 20, 2007 4:04 AM
> > *To:* listserv@azgeocaching.com
> > *Subject:* Re: [Az-Geocaching] Best Route
> >
> >
> >
> > Wow, that's hot maybe I should wear insulated boots. I have read that
> > ground temps are hotter than the air temps but still that's HOT.
> >
> > Ha Ha on me. I guess do have a lot to learn before I move there.
> > Just for the record, Missouri is the "Show Me" State. Not sure what
> > that means.
> >
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