Jay’s note: I asked Nick Bastian, a local Phoenix Realtor and light rail expert to provide a post on the upcoming Phoenix light rail. Nick contributes to the fabulous RailLife.com web site and blog — which have pretty much anything you’d ever need to know about the light rail project in Phoenix. Thanks Nick! A new Light Rail System is coming: What’s in it for me? In case you … [Read more...]
Phoenix Fireworks: Celebrate Independence Day Phoenix Style!
by on June 30, 2008
IMPORTANT! Click here if you are looking for Phoenix fireworks shows for 2011. Looking for fun and fireworks this July 4? Below is a partial list of places to watch fireworks across Phoenix (and some other places in Arizona as well). (source = azcentral.com) Phoenix Fireworks Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix Fourth: 6-9:35 p.m. July 4. Kids rides, food court, scheduled events and … [Read more...]
Going Batty in Phoenix
by on June 18, 2008
Those that read here regularly (and pay attention, and care) are likely aware that my home town is Austin, Texas.One (of many) cool things about Austin is it is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America.750,000 – 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats hang out under Austin’s Congress Avenue bridge. There are bat watching parties, even BatFest, a 2 day knock-down drag out … [Read more...]
How to Survive a Phoenix Summer
by on June 14, 2008
Back in December, I wrote a tongue-in-cheek post titled, “How to Survive a Phoenix Winter”. A couple of folks (from colder climate) said they wanted to see a follow up post in the summer. Well, as you can see from the image above, summer has arrived in full force. There really is only one way to survive a Phoenix summer — air conditioning. A swimming pool helps, though the water … [Read more...]
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