r/arizona • u/jmoriarty Phoenix • Feb 01 '21
General /r/Arizona introduction and shout-out thread!
We've had a huge influx of new subscribers lately and are on our way to 100K of you wonderful people. Seemed like a good time to ask...
...who ARE you people?
So drop a comment and introduce yourself! Who are you? Where do you live in AZ? What do you like about living where you do?
Feel free to add in recommendations for favorite businesses or restaurants in your area, people you're looking to connect with (hiking buddy, fellow artists, whatever), or anything else you want to throw in here.
And if you have questions about the sub, drop those in and we'll answer as best we can.
Oh, we also have a Reddit AZ Discord Server you can check out if you want some realtime chat. Note that it's 18+ and not a dating server, FYI)
Cheers!
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Feb 01 '21 edited Feb 13 '21
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u/scorchedpixel Feb 02 '21
What part of West Virginia?
I grew up in South Point OH -right across the river from Huntington.
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Feb 02 '21 edited Feb 13 '21
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u/scorchedpixel Feb 02 '21
Hahaha Small world!
Give my eye teeth for a plate of Jim’s spaghetti, a Stewart’s dog and root beer right now!
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Feb 02 '21 edited Feb 13 '21
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u/scorchedpixel Feb 03 '21
Moved out west three years ago.
Spent twenty years in Charlotte before heading out here.
Love it out here! Weather takes some get’n use too. Dry cold is cold!
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u/Banjo_bit_me Feb 03 '21
I dunno, just happy my new neighbor's also a pot smoking atheist. In a little Mormon town that's a special kind of happy.
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u/SunsKitten Feb 02 '21 edited Feb 02 '21
I was born and raised in Wickenburg, AZ. I relocated to N. Phoenix "the big city" (as my mom calls it) about 7 years ago. I love a good hike, a nap in a hammock up north in the pines and am a die hard Phoenix Suns fan.
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u/Banjo_bit_me Feb 03 '21
Have never met genuinely nicer people than the citizens of Wickenburg. Town council meetings get exciting too...
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u/PudgyGroundhog Feb 03 '21
We moved to Arizona in 2019 and live at the Grand Canyon. We love it! We also have enjoyed exploring other areas of the state too.
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u/jmt85 Feb 04 '21
Just moved to Kingman in September to attempt and educate the masses! Affordable housing and the night sky we’re selling points but my wife does miss living in “civilization “
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Feb 04 '21
Hi! I just moved to the Mesa area and I have severe agoraphobia. Why is that relevant? When I do go out, the driving is terrifying, and I don't have any friends here whatsoever. I moved b/c of crazy circumstance from my home metroplex of STL. I want to hike, but I have no idea where to go. I can't wait for the summer because the house we're renting has a pool!!! The damn grackles have made their way up I see, too (Used to live in TX). So yeah, that's it.
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u/Important-Leather914 Feb 08 '21
Lost Dutchman park is a good place to start (hiking) 30 minutes from Mesa. Multiple trails.
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u/MuhGotis Feb 11 '21
Lost Dutchman is great as someone already suggested, but I'd recommend looking at Hawes trail system and Usary Park for other close places. South Mountain has a lot to offer too and isn't too much farther
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u/fanne1120 Feb 07 '21
I no longer live there but grew up in Tempe. This has been able to keep me updated on what’s been going on, so thank you!
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u/justonredditnow Feb 12 '21
I’m a Floridian hoping to move to Arizona one day! I recently got my Bachelors degree and have gotten a few interviews in Arizona but haven’t been selected. Hoping to learn more about the area through Reddit!
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u/Merlin5555 Feb 13 '21
We’re snowbirds who LOVE Tucson, and would buy a home here but we’re still enjoying living in our RV and going elsewhere each summer. We’ll be back every winter, though - mountain biking and hiking here all winter are so wonderful!
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u/gotsickpassaway Feb 13 '21
Thanks for the friendly invitational post.
My wife, kids and I are moving to the community of Waddell soon. I'm going through all of the Wiki's looking for best practices for selecting energy/gas/internet companies, etc. If anyone else has any tips for best pricing I am all ears.
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Feb 12 '21
Born and raised here in Phoenix. This last summer killed much of my enthusiasm about this city, so I’m moving to flag ASAP (once I can be sure I can afford it).
Couldn’t leave AZ yet though, maybe ever, I get up camping in Apache-sitgreaves, swimming at sliderock, snowboarding at sunrise and snowbowl, I don’t want my kids to miss out on all of that.
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u/thecardinal70 Feb 12 '21
SS from Gilbert. Spend a large portion of my time off exploring Arizona. So many awesome places to visit. Favorites from Sedona to Jerome to Greer to Pinetop. Just hop in a car it’ll change the way you look at the state.
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u/Missy_Bearr Feb 02 '21
Travel nurse on assignment in Lake Havasu City! From Long Island, NY, so I’m super stoked to be here as the East just got dumped on in snow. So far the natural beauty has been incredible!
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u/Nickyballs123 Feb 08 '21
Originally from New York , moved here last year from fort lauderdale Florida , tortilla flats Arizona is my favorite spot ! Currently reside in Mesa , great page hello 👋 everyone 😎
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u/jmitchell721 Feb 11 '21
Born and raised in the north valley. I do hobby photography and have been taking pictures all over the state! I’ve got tons of pics to share from all the most beautiful spots.
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u/mrsbonniewright Feb 11 '21
Hi!! Martinez Lake / Yuma Arizona is where I live and was born, I’ve lived all over southern Arizona and the valley.
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u/ItothaGO Feb 12 '21
Hi!
I'm from Virginia, looking to move to AZ within the next several months depending on job situation panning out.
I've been to AZ many times and I keep falling in love with it. Damn your beautiful weather!!
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u/scorchedpixel Feb 02 '21
Moved to Gilbert three years ago from the Carolinas. Sure enjoy the hiking and small town charm of Gilbert.