I'm always bragging about Arizona sunshine so.....

Debby said:
My son in law got a phone call (first one in months and months) from his brother who didn't call to chat about kids and family but only to go on and on about the damn flowers, the trees budding out, the sunshine and 15 degree weather (that's 59 degrees to you Americans) while we are facing 10 foot high snowdrifts, more snow in the forecast and -19 degree weather (-2.2 farenheit). Just having finished shovelling the driveway out for the 'umpteenth' time, his mood after that phone call was even blacker. Sort of like when my mother phoned, also bragging about her weather and I couldn't help but ask in all seriousness, if she had just called to gloat. I don't watch the weather anymore.
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LOL, LOL, LOL Debby I am not laughing at the situation I am laughing at how cute you tell us of it...
 

Debby said:
My son in law got a phone call (first one in months and months) from his brother who didn't call to chat about kids and family but only to go on and on about the damn flowers, the trees budding out, the sunshine and 15 degree weather (that's 59 degrees to you Americans) while we are facing 10 foot high snowdrifts, more snow in the forecast and -19 degree weather (-2.2 farenheit). Just having finished shovelling the driveway out for the 'umpteenth' time, his mood after that phone call was even blacker. Sort of like when my mother phoned, also bragging about her weather and I couldn't help but ask in all seriousness, if she had just called to gloat. I don't watch the weather anymore.
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Gosh, you mean like when I posted photos of beachside restaurants in Thailand and boats, and bare feet? :D
 
AZ Jim said:
LOL, LOL, LOL Debby I am not laughing at the situation I am laughing at how cute you tell us of it...
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Sure Jim.....I think you're really picturing me putting on the snow pants, the hoodie, the vest, the first jacket, then the second jacket, the gloves and the hat......while you're sitting there with a cold drink in your hand and your sunglasses on while you watch your doggie playing in the yard :cool:. The only reason we're wearing shades is because the glare from the snow is making us blind! Seriously, I am so tired of this. It feels like it will go on and on forever and ever.....and ever......and...........oh just forget it, I'm going to learn to hibernate!


Ameriscot said:
Gosh, you mean like when I posted photos of beachside restaurants in Thailand and boats, and bare feet? :D
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That's so hurtful! How can you be so cruel?
 
As a California boy who spent about 10 years in the upper plain states, I understand. It is truly depressing. I have had snow up to the eaves of my home (on two sides) during a blizzard. It's no picnic. That is why so many Canadians live in Arizona.
 
Debby said:
Sure Jim.....I think you're really picturing me putting on the snow pants, the hoodie, the vest, the first jacket, then the second jacket, the gloves and the hat......while you're sitting there with a cold drink in your hand and your sunglasses on while you watch your doggie playing in the yard :cool:. The only reason we're wearing shades is because the glare from the snow is making us blind! Seriously, I am so tired of this. It feels like it will go on and on forever and ever.....and ever......and...........oh just forget it, I'm going to learn to hibernate!




That's so hurtful! How can you be so cruel?
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Just trying to brighten everyone's day. :D
 
AZ Jim said:
As a California boy who spent about 10 years in the upper plain states, I understand. It is truly depressing. I have had snow up to the eaves of my home (on two sides) during a blizzard. It's no picnic. That is why so many Canadians live in Arizona.
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Also why lots of my Michigan relatives moved to Arizona. I left Michigan because of the winters and moved to Tennessee.
 
tnthomas said:
It's a tough job to shovel all that sunshine but somebody's gotta do it.
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Same here, we were scooping it off the sidewalk yesterday so I could walk to the store. I do believe the temps were in the low 80's, some of my building neighbors were in the pool. The temps have dropped now that it's after 5 pm, it's now 77 degrees. :sunglass:
 
AprilT said:
Same here, we were scooping it off the sidewalk yesterday so I could walk to the store. I do believe the temps were in the low 80's, some of my building neighbors were in the pool. The temps have dropped now that it's after 5 pm, it's now 77 degrees. :sunglass:
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Sounds like Queensland - "beautiful one day, perfect the next".
 
AZ Jim said:
I thought it only fair to you folks in the snow regions that I make a little confession. It is, at this very moment, sprinkling light rain and has been off and on for three days. Not just that, BUT it's freezing cold (53 Degrees). Now, there you have it and I hope this brings a measure of comfort to you snow bunnies. BTW making this confession about my home state, hurt....but I did it for you.
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LOL! Ditto here in San Diego. I've been doing a Happy Dance because the rain is such a novelty!
 
Glinda said:
LOL! Ditto here in San Diego. I've been doing a Happy Dance because the rain is such a novelty!
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Glinda. I was born in LA but moved to San Diego in 1945. I lived there until 1991 when I retired from General Dynamics. I live all over the county from the beaches, OB, Mission and Pacific, Bankers Hill (Balboa Park area), La Mesa, El Cajon, Escondido, San Marcos...etc (yes there are others). My parents moved like every other year as a kid and I started flipping my homes too). I loved it but it got to big and expensive so away I went. I still have a brother and a bunch of Grandkids there.
 
I do know there is snow on San Francisco peaks in Flagstaff,I was there 20 years ago maybe its change weather wise.
If I ever move to AZ it would be Flagstaff.
 
This picture was taken last month, but it's pretty much the same in my yard today (my cat's in back by the storage shed). I had to shovel a few paths for the dog, because his arthritis doesn't let him hop through the snow like he used to. Around 7ish inches in back. Temps have been cold, around 20 degrees, today was warmer in the 30's.

Supposed to drop again tomorrow with some more snow. Nothing like what's hitting my nephew though in Massachusetts. I love the four seasons, don't mind winter, and have not yet tired of the snow...it's all good. Could never live in Arizona, Florida or Texas, don't like the heat.

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AZ Jim said:
As a California boy who spent about 10 years in the upper plain states, I understand. It is truly depressing. I have had snow up to the eaves of my home (on two sides) during a blizzard. It's no picnic. That is why so many Canadians live in Arizona.
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My brother and sister in law are in Florida for about six months a year and in Quebec the other six.
 
Not great but I took a few snapshots today of our snow. Very unusual to have snow in this area, especially this amount.

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