Me too...for the last 25 years.

I saw that AZ and wasn't sure. Whereabouts?

Scottsdale. Always lived within 2mi of where I landed.

It's grown so so much!

Yeah, it's not like it was...I can't drive up to the Patio for a steak and dancing, but some things are better.

I never hung out much there - some work related and social adventures in the metro area. Also, there's the ol' rivalry between our cities. Sports for one!

Same for me with Tucson.

I've always loved visiting Flagstaff... mostly because I'm not there in the winter.

I am in serious pain any day that isn't at leat 85F. How I tromped through Oslo was physical and light-related misery. I need sun, huge skies, dryer climates and when we do have storms, I hurt but nothing beats the smell of Arizona rain on creosote. And grapefruit blossoms. Ah!

There's a lot to like about Arizona. The politics and the smell of blooming citrus are not on my good list. 360 days of sunshine and monsoon rains definitely are.