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CliffinAZ
Posts:394
 | | 10/04/2007 12:58 PM |
 Alert | C'mon Copa Conscious, is that really necessary to someone genuinely offering kind words?
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| | Copa Conscious
Posts:379
| | 10/04/2007 1:03 PM |
Alert | | I think you misunderstood. That was directed at Family Guy. | | | |
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| | CliffinAZ
Posts:394
| | 10/04/2007 1:08 PM |
Alert | Oh, I see...
AZSunshine, I too am sorry for your loss. I do think that there are a lot of good folks out here--just look at the outpouring of support for the owner of the bookstore after it got broken into). You'll find the full mix on this or any forum though.
True, things haven't been growing as fast as maybe they should, or would have been expected before the big real estate crash--which is affecting everywhere, not just Maricopa. Unfortunately, we weren't built up before that happened, as other places closer in to Phoenix were. Hopefully, some of the issues are growing pains that will sort themselves out. For example, the honeymoon with City Council is over, and there now seems to be major expectations of accountability. I'm hopeful about the upcoming elections. As GilaGuy pointed out on another thread, a boom-bust cycle has historically characterized the Southwest in general, and things should pick up once we can get out of the current cycle, and perhaps with some new elected leadership. Other towns have gone through bad cycles too, and many of the ones that are doing well now have been around for a while. The fact that we're in the path between Phoenix and Tucson should ultimately bode well (as there are predictions that it will all eventually be one big metroplex).
Anyway, I know that this is rambling, but I hope that you can recognize that there are a lot of good folks out here, and wait out some of the bumps with us rather than putting yourself into foreclosure. I really do believe that things will improve with time! <img src='http://www.85239.com/desktopmodules/ntforums/images/emoticons/smile.gif' height='20' width='20' border='0' title='Smile' align='absmiddle'> | | | |
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| | Copa Conscious
Posts:379
| | 10/04/2007 1:11 PM |
Alert | I liked it better before all the restaurants and more people came. Nice and quiet and no traffic.
Not anymore. | | | |
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| | CliffinAZ
Posts:394
| | 10/04/2007 1:13 PM |
Alert | I guess that quiet is all relative. Coming from New York City, this is REALLY quiet to me.  | | | |
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| | alwaysamytoo
Posts:0
| | 10/05/2007 5:24 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Copa Conscious on 10/04/2007 11:29 AM
<div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Family Guy on 10/04/2007 11:20 AM
<div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By alwaysamytoo on 10/04/2007 11:14 AM
AZ-Sunshine, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, that alone can cause you to want to move and start over. I too lost my husband the day before Thanksgiving 2 years ago, unexpected at the age of 48, while we were driving here from Calif. to spend the holiday with our daughter and family. After spending 3 months as a zombie I sold our dream home and moved here to start a new life, which I have. I wish you the best and if you need an ear please PM me. Amy</div>
Well played, well played. <img src='http://www.85239.com/desktopmodules/ntforums/images/emoticons/wow.gif' height='20' width='20' border='0' title='Wow' align='absmiddle'></div>
I find that grieving is easier over a 100% Kona Blend Coffee and daily delivered gourmet bagels/muffins and other scrumptious treats. Perhaps you could look for a counselor online with free wifi? Or just kick back in a comfy chair with some chocolate covered macadamia nuts. Or perhaps a 100% natural all fruit smoothie?
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Very unnecessary comment, I hope you never ever have deal deal with what i have been through or what Az_Sunshine is going through. This weekend I get to give away my 2nd daughter's hand in marriage. Both girls dreamed of their dad waking them down the aisle. Yes we are opening a business, and I am rebuilding my life, but please don't ever be insensitive to someone who has had a lose so great that their future has been force to change forever. | | | |
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Posts:379
| | 10/05/2007 8:19 AM |
Alert | That's ridiculous.
Everyone has 'lost' someone they loved to death.
And no one's particular loss is any more tragic than anyone else's.
What you 2 are experiencing is what we all deal with eventually.
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| | twostep23
Posts:1675
| | 10/05/2007 9:47 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Copa Conscious on 10/05/2007 8:19 AM
That's ridiculous.
Everyone has 'lost' someone they loved to death.
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No not everyone. I almost did but got very lucky. I don't want to have to deal with it. It will probably be the hardest thing in the world to have to go through. | |
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| | CyndiWitczak
Posts:182
| | 10/05/2007 9:56 AM |
Alert | Volunteer at a hospice organization. No one can even measure a loss. How you feel about someone is as individual as DNA itself.
Now on to the coffee! That elixir of life itself! Everyone should be happy about progress. I'll take a single shot Americano with extra room. | |
Yes, that's really my name | |
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| | Copa Conscious
Posts:379
| | 10/05/2007 10:38 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By twostep23 on 10/05/2007 9:47 AM
<div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Copa Conscious on 10/05/2007 8:19 AM
That's ridiculous.
Everyone has 'lost' someone they loved to death.
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No not everyone. I almost did but got very lucky. I don't want to have to deal with it. It will probably be the hardest thing in the world to have to go through.</div>
Lucky you. To have never lost a friend, family member or pet.
God must love you. | | | |
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| | CliffinAZ
Posts:394
| | 10/05/2007 12:01 PM |
Alert | I think that there are differences depending on circumstances. For example, having a grandparent die at a ripe old age is difficult, but an expected part of life. And when my cat (who I'd had since she was a kitten) died last year at 16 years of age, it was difficult, but again an expected part of life I knew would come some day, and she wasn't young.
But I think it must be really hard when a husband or wife in their prime dies unexpectedly, and I can only imagine the tragedy for a parent who outlives their son or daughter. | | | |
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| | drummer72
Posts:2858
| | 10/05/2007 1:10 PM |
Alert | | So, what's coming to Maricops guys? Don't want to read about what's leaving.... | |
<--- Say his name anyway way you want, but it's pronounced(nov 08) Mr. President. | |
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| | twostep23
Posts:1675
| | 10/05/2007 8:05 PM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Copa Conscious on 10/05/2007 10:38 AM
<div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By twostep23 on 10/05/2007 9:47 AM
<div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Copa Conscious on 10/05/2007 8:19 AM
That's ridiculous.
Everyone has 'lost' someone they loved to death.
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No not everyone. I almost did but got very lucky. I don't want to have to deal with it. It will probably be the hardest thing in the world to have to go through.</div>
Lucky you. To have never lost a friend, family member or pet.
God must love you.</div>
He does and God loves you!!!! <img src='http://www.85239.com/desktopmodules/ntforums/images/emoticons/smile.gif' height='20' width='20' border='0' title='Smile' align='absmiddle'>
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| | drummer72
Posts:2858
| | 10/05/2007 8:25 PM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By twostep23 on 10/05/2007 8:05 PM
<div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Copa Conscious on 10/05/2007 10:38 AM
<div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By twostep23 on 10/05/2007 9:47 AM
<div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Copa Conscious on 10/05/2007 8:19 AM
That's ridiculous.
Everyone has 'lost' someone they loved to death.
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No not everyone. I almost did but got very lucky. I don't want to have to deal with it. It will probably be the hardest thing in the world to have to go through.</div>
Lucky you. To have never lost a friend, family member or pet.
God must love you.</div>
He does and God loves you!!!! <img src='http://85239.com/desktopmodules/ntforums/images/emoticons/smile.gif' height='20' width='20' border='0' title='Smile' align='absmiddle'>
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Enjoy your luck, because heartache comes to us all. Sinners and Saints!
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| | april7777
Posts:31
| | 10/07/2007 7:12 PM |
Alert | | Ok, to get back on subject....is ANYTHING coming in the way of big box stores??? My hubby and I were just discussing today that when we moved here 2 years ago, we thought we would have at least 1 big box store by now (i.e. Walmart, Target) Does anyone know if we will be getting one anytime soon? | | | |
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| | twostep23
Posts:1675
| | 10/07/2007 8:54 PM |
Alert | | I think that Walmart is suppose to open the middle of next year. They have started already. | |
Senior Member
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| | Copa Conscious
Posts:379
| | 10/08/2007 12:41 PM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By twostep23 on 10/05/2007 8:05 PM
<div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Copa Conscious on 10/05/2007 10:38 AM
<div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By twostep23 on 10/05/2007 9:47 AM
<div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Copa Conscious on 10/05/2007 8:19 AM
That's ridiculous.
Everyone has 'lost' someone they loved to death.
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No not everyone. I almost did but got very lucky. I don't want to have to deal with it. It will probably be the hardest thing in the world to have to go through.</div>
Lucky you. To have never lost a friend, family member or pet.
God must love you.</div>
He does and God loves you!!!! <img src='http://85239.com/desktopmodules/ntforums/images/emoticons/smile.gif' height='20' width='20' border='0' title='Smile' align='absmiddle'>
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I know he does.
I am his favorite. | | | |
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| | luceee
Posts:166
| | 10/09/2007 6:07 AM |
Alert | | got something in the mail a few weeks ago about a store called Fresh and Easy coming here within the year. It's like a sprouts i think | |
I want my tombstone to read "I told you I was sick". | |
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| | Jason
Posts:3377
| | 10/09/2007 11:06 AM |
Alert | I think it's a absolute travesty that this town is excited to recieve a Wal-mart. Am I crazy or is this the most ridiclous city to live in. We moved here 3 years ago with expectations of it being nice like Chandler or Awatukee and only to be let down by poor management of this city.
What, since when does Chandler not have any Wal-marts? Didn't you know that Ahwatukee (the Foothills precisely) is getting a Wal-mart?
There is no personal, curteous service at any business here so I do all my shopping and gas needs in Chandler.
You know, I've gotten impersonal, rude service in Chandler, Ahwatukee, Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale and Mesa. | |
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| | cbjlovenest
Posts:104
| | 10/18/2007 11:44 AM |
Alert | Couldnt agree more with Jason, rude people are not located in any one particular area of Arizona, at least that has been my experience ;-)
In fact I would say instead that its been my experience down here that every single person I have dealt with has been friendly, helpful, and nice. The thing is that I understand that customer service doesnt mean being nice to you, it just means servicing what you are asking for. If you want service with a smile, you need to have one too, when I go into a place and need HELP from someon, I shake their hand, treat them like they are a person, not a slave to serve me, and when they have helped me, I remember to thank them for their time, even if I am already paying for it.
At Ace, on Tuesday, was looking for specific hardware, asked cashier, she gave me the isle number delightfully, I thanked her. To my surprise another associate in another isle heard my question and was already at the isle head to point me to the right product. WOW
At Mi Casitas Tacos, Fattys Pizza, and the ready Entree place, I have always been treated great, the owners (where applicable) greeted my wife and I, asked us how everything was, I just couldnt be happier with those that I have dealt with. However I would say that is because I treat others well, and get it back in return, not the other way around.
Im not saying that everyone who experiences a jerk is a some sort of jerk in their own right, most are, but not everyone ;-) The amazing thing is that people that know me in personal life are constantly telling me how great my 'luck' is, then I go places with them and see how the treat people, its no luck, people are people, even when they are wearing a uniform, or apron, or name tag, I just treat them that way, and get treated like a person back. | | | |
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