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Discussion in 'The Roaming Zone' started by Gideon H, Oct 29, 2005.

  1. Gideon H

    Gideon H Quase Três Anos Com WA!
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    You've signed so many petitions to recall governors you can't remember the name of the incumbent.

    You notice your car overheating before you drive it.

    You no longer associate bridges or rivers with water.

    You know a swamp cooler is not a happy hour drink.

    You can hear the weather forecast of 115 degrees without flinching.

    You can be in the snow, then drive for an hour...and it will be over 100 degrees.

    You discover, in July it only takes two fingers to drive your car, because your steering wheel is so hot.

    You can make sun tea instantly.

    You run your a/c in the middle of winter so you can use your fireplace.

    The best parking is determined by shade... not distance.

    You realize that "Valley Fever" isn't a disco dance.

    Hotter water comes from the cold water tap than the hot one.

    It's noon in July, kids are on summer vacation and yet all the streets are totally empty of both cars and people.

    You actually burn your hand opening the car door.

    Sunscreen is sold year round, kept right at the checkout counter.

    You put on fresh sunscreen just to go check the mail box.

    Some fools will market mini-misters for joggers and some other fools will actually buy them. Worse... some fools actually try to jog.

    You know hot air balloons can't rise because the air temperature is hotter than the air inside the balloon.

    No one would dream of putting vinyl inside a car.

    You see two trees fighting over a dog.

    You can say "Hohokam" and people don't think you're laughing funny

    You see more irrigation water on the street than there is in the Salt River.

    You have to go to a fake beach for some fake waves.

    You can pronounce "Saguaro", "Tempe", "San Xavier", "Canyon de Chelly", "Mogollon Rim", and "Cholla".

    You can understand the reason for a town named "Why".

    You can fry an egg on the hood of a car IN THE MORNING!

    You hear people say "But it's a DRY heat!"

    You buy salsa by the gallon.

    Your Christmas decorations include sand and l00 paper bags.

    You think a red light is merely a suggestion.

    All of your out-of-state friends start to visit after October but clear out come the end of April.

    You think someone driving wearing oven mitts is clever.

    Most of the restaurants in town have the first name "El" or "Los".

    You think 60 tons of crushed red rock makes a beautiful yard.

    Your house is made of stucco and has a red clay tile roof.

    Vehicles with open windows have the right-of-way in the summer.

    Most homes have more firearms than people.

    Kids will ask, "What's a mosquito?".

    People who have black cars or black upholstery in their car are automatically assumed to be from out of-state or nuts.

    You know better than to get into a car with leather seats if you're wearing shorts.

    If you haven't worked for Motorola at some time, you must be a newcomer.

    You can finish a Big Gulp in 10 minutes and go back for seconds.

    You Arizonans get these? I do!
     
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    #1 Gideon H, Oct 29, 2005
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    RJB Gold Senior Member
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    This was my favorite
    You see two trees fighting over a dog.
     
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  3. Gideon H

    Gideon H Quase Três Anos Com WA!
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    Here is all the states and even some cities in the US, some other places outside of the US, and even ethnicities:

    http://www.blogthings.com/wherefrom.html

    They're great! I can also associate with the Massachusetts one and the Brazilian one :D
     
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    #3 Gideon H, Oct 29, 2005
  4. WiggyFife

    WiggyFife still knows nothing!!!
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    ...when you hear 80 degrees is the temp outside, & your thinking cooling trends!!!:rolleyes:
     
    #4 WiggyFife, Oct 29, 2005
  5. AnthroMatt

    AnthroMatt Big Meanie
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    pretty good. and i've only lived here for three weeks.
     
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  6. Gideon H

    Gideon H Quase Três Anos Com WA!
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    You are in AZ now Matt? Which part?
     
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    agentHibby Iowa Cellular Guru
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    how often do people get Valley Fever in AZ??
    I have hear of people getting Valley Fever in Baja California (including friends) not as much in California.
     
    #7 agentHibby, Oct 31, 2005
  8. ZaphodB

    ZaphodB Signal Go Down De Hole...
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    From the LA one:

    You eat a different ethnic food for every meal.
    You mean there are people who don't?

    You've got to bring the cat/plants in when it drops to 55 degrees.
    Ever seen what happens to an orange tree when it gets cold?

    You've started crossing a street and returned to the curb when the DON'T WALK sign started flashing.
    Well, yeah. You're taking your life in your hands walking on the WALK sign as it is!

    You have a favorite Thai restaurant.
    I don't get it. Are there places with only one Thai restaurant?

    You've been to Disneyland more times than Downtown.
    Maybe if there was anything to DO in downtown besides go shopping on Broadway...

    You know that if you drive two miles in any direction you will find a McDonald's or a Starbucks.
    Two miles? Are you kidding? Try ten blocks.

    You are awakened in the middle of the night by a moderate earthquake. Your reply: "That ain't even a 5-pointer" and go back to sleep.
    ...mmmmmfff...wha?...oh...quake...not loud enough...sleep now....zzzzzz...

    You live 10 miles from work. It takes you 60 minutes to get home.
    Yes, dammit.

    Walking out of Jamba Juice, you see that a movie is being shot on-location across the street. And you don't care.
    "Great, they're taking up all the parking, now I have to use that crappy valet."

    It's sprinkling and there's a report on every news station about "STORM WATCH '05"
    One time we turned on Fox 11 News and they were in Long Beach examining gutters for proof that it rained.

    You call 911 and they put you on hold.
    Often for upwards of 10 minutes.

    A nurse can look at you in all seriousness and ask, "you don't drink or smoke, right?"
    Not so much the "drink" one, but the smoking, of course.

    Bars card. For real.
    And they're real *****es about it, too.
     
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  9. wgray8231

    wgray8231 I don't work here.
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    The Nashville and Tennessee one just plain suck.
     
    #9 wgray8231, Oct 31, 2005
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    MOTOhooligan Former Mobile Data Addict
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    Good lord, what have I gotten myself into? I already hate Arizona and I won't be there for ten more months!:eek:
     
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    living with a friend in tempe until i get my own place.
     
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    MOTOhooligan Former Mobile Data Addict
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    So how many WAZ members are there now?
     
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    WiggyFife still knows nothing!!!
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    Welcome to AZ, Anthro!!! Good to have you here!!!:)
     
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  14. Gideon H

    Gideon H Quase Três Anos Com WA!
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    You hate Arizona WHY?! Not after you see the whole state ;)
     
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    budney Resident Headbanger
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    I still need to see the rest of the state my self. I think I've seen the worst parts of the state, now I want to see the beautiful parts. :)
     
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    the worst parts of arizona are better than the whole of ohio. lol
     
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    How's Sprint working out for you here in AZ??? (also, hows about updating that there location in your profile???):)
     
    #17 WiggyFife, Nov 3, 2005
  18. Gideon H

    Gideon H Quase Três Anos Com WA!
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    I would imagine that sprint is awesome... when I had Virgin Mobile, I could be literally out in the middle of nowhere... with ONLY a dirt road, nothing in sight for miles, and still have a full signal... WITH AN AUDIOVOX. This was in many locations, too.
     
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  19. AnthroMatt

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    yeah Sprint has been flawless out here so far. as for my profile i'll update it as soon as i log on from a real computer instead of my phone. :)
     
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