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Hello Arizonians . . . . . .

I just saw this thread. I lived in AZ/Phoenix back in 1980/1984. A business move in and out. But we LOVED IT. We were in Phoenix just north of Paradise Valley Mall between Thunderbird and Bell rd. Those days Bell Rd was kind of the northern frontier . . . . ha ha ha. My business took me to travel to many places in AZ. Of course, Sedona, Flagstaff, and the Grand Canyon. Had to visit the Navahos at Window Rock. On purpose did it by car . . . as if there really was another way. And saw the great west of the USA. What beautiful country. Fell in love with that phallus symbol of Nature better known as the Saguaro cactus. What a sight. The sunsets from my home were the most beautiful view I have ever seen since then. Fell in love with De Grazia Paintings and many other Arizonian art. Hopi Kachinas. Was lucky to have been invited to a Hopi Shaliko dance. Amazing!!!! Spent some money at Tlaquepaque both in the arts and crafts and in a restaurant that was there that it now scapes me the name from my mind. The weather unbelievable. 90 degree weather is so fantastic in PHX. 115 degree is hot, hot, hot . . . . but dry!!. But with a poll at the house, there was not hot weather to worry. Ahh, what a great life those 4 years were. WE still think that maybe we can sell here where we are and move back to PHX for our last days on this rock. With the present problem of the housing market we may not be able to accomplish that. . . . .
Any way, Arizonians, it has been a pleasure to reminisce some great times. Thank you for the opportunity.
 
And just because you asked here is a sample of my erotica work.

Wow...very nice work, Photoguy. :D Truly.
And um....I'm glad I didn't recognize any of your models!
(jk!);)


Definitely going to put you in my rolodex under.....uh.....Erotic Photography...?:cool:
 
Hi there Vacheron...thanks for visiting our humble little thread.:)
I lived in Tempe for a year back in '83/'84 and I know what you mean by Thunderbird/Bell Rd being in the outback, lol. I went to a clandestine mudbogging contest (don't ask!) out on Bell Rd, and back then it was pitch dark and you could hear the crickets and cicadas. Yeah, pretty much BFE back then. Nowadays, it's almost inner-city! I grew up all over the state, but spent the majority of my growing up years in the White Mtns. That 's still pretty much the place my soul feels most at home. Been in Southern Az ever since I moved from the Valley in '84. It's great meeting you, hon...stop by anytime you feel like reminiscing! :D
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I just saw this thread. I lived in AZ/Phoenix back in 1980/1984. A business move in and out. But we LOVED IT. We were in Phoenix just north of Paradise Valley Mall between Thunderbird and Bell rd. Those days Bell Rd was kind of the northern frontier . . . . ha ha ha. My business took me to travel to many places in AZ. Of course, Sedona, Flagstaff, and the Grand Canyon. Had to visit the Navahos at Window Rock. On purpose did it by car . . . as if there really was another way. And saw the great west of the USA. What beautiful country. Fell in love with that phallus symbol of Nature better known as the Saguaro cactus. What a sight. The sunsets from my home were the most beautiful view I have ever seen since then. Fell in love with De Grazia Paintings and many other Arizonian art. Hopi Kachinas. Was lucky to have been invited to a Hopi Shaliko dance. Amazing!!!! Spent some money at Tlaquepaque both in the arts and crafts and in a restaurant that was there that it now scapes me the name from my mind. The weather unbelievable. 90 degree weather is so fantastic in PHX. 115 degree is hot, hot, hot . . . . but dry!!. But with a poll at the house, there was not hot weather to worry. Ahh, what a great life those 4 years were. WE still think that maybe we can sell here where we are and move back to PHX for our last days on this rock. With the present problem of the housing market we may not be able to accomplish that. . . . .
Any way, Arizonians, it has been a pleasure to reminisce some great times. Thank you for the opportunity.
 
Wow...very nice work, Photoguy. :D Truly.
And um....I'm glad I didn't recognize any of your models!
(jk!);)


Definitely going to put you in my rolodex under.....uh.....Erotic Photography...?:cool:


Thank you Shy! At least you know I'm not just saying I'm a photographer. My services are at your disposal.
 
Hey Zonians, any football fans here? You've got a pretty good team this year. Much better than us L. A. folks, lol!
 
oh yes..they were certainly good this last weekend.:rolleyes:

Hey Inrhapsody, when Favre is gonna have a ground breaking day, just get out of his way. There's no embarrassment that Warner couldn't throw six touch downs. So far he's thrown over 1200 yards. The Cardinals are doing just fine! :)
 
I just saw this thread. I lived in AZ/Phoenix back in 1980/1984. A business move in and out. But we LOVED IT. We were in Phoenix just north of Paradise Valley Mall between Thunderbird and Bell rd. Those days Bell Rd was kind of the northern frontier . . . . ha ha ha. My business took me to travel to many places in AZ. Of course, Sedona, Flagstaff, and the Grand Canyon. Had to visit the Navahos at Window Rock. On purpose did it by car . . . as if there really was another way. And saw the great west of the USA. What beautiful country. Fell in love with that phallus symbol of Nature better known as the Saguaro cactus. What a sight. The sunsets from my home were the most beautiful view I have ever seen since then. Fell in love with De Grazia Paintings and many other Arizonian art. Hopi Kachinas. Was lucky to have been invited to a Hopi Shaliko dance. Amazing!!!! Spent some money at Tlaquepaque both in the arts and crafts and in a restaurant that was there that it now scapes me the name from my mind. The weather unbelievable. 90 degree weather is so fantastic in PHX. 115 degree is hot, hot, hot . . . . but dry!!. But with a poll at the house, there was not hot weather to worry. Ahh, what a great life those 4 years were. WE still think that maybe we can sell here where we are and move back to PHX for our last days on this rock. With the present problem of the housing market we may not be able to accomplish that. . . . .
Any way, Arizonians, it has been a pleasure to reminisce some great times. Thank you for the opportunity.

Welcome :kiss:
 
Hey Inrhapsody, when Favre is gonna have a ground breaking day, just get out of his way. There's no embarrassment that Warner couldn't throw six touch downs. So far he's thrown over 1200 yards. The Cardinals are doing just fine! :)

okay fine.. I thought you were being sarcastic. giggle
 
Phoenix food . . . . .

Thank you all for the warm reception. Shykittyme, Sunbunny et al . . . .

Of course, PHX local food was influenced, of course, duh, by Mexican food. There was a small Mexican food restaurant close by Sky Harbor called Rosita's. Some of the mexican coworkers took me there once and I became in love with that restaurant. WOW. Great flavor, super big portions and in those days we could still eat for less than $ 5 bucks. They had a fabulous chimichanga the size of an 18 wheler (mild exaggeration), It required a good hour of munching great food to finish it. But it was delicious.
And Flagstaff was a place were I had to go visisy every week. Quite a town. The Little America motel was just out of this world. And of course, I am one of the few people (out of 300 million) that can say that I traveled on the original Route 66. I still have a coffee mug from a restaurant from there with a route 66 logo on it.
By Scottsdale in my days there was a section called 5th ave full of tourist shops and very Arizonian. I bought some Kachinas $$$ there and some De Grazia. I have them today in a prominent place in my current home and are a topic of conversation every time we entertain here.
It was a very beautiful experience for us and we were very happy being there. 4637 E. Beverly Lane was my home there. A two story home. Beautiful, big, charming.
Ahh PHOENIX!!!!!
 
Thank you Shy! At least you know I'm not just saying I'm a photographer. My services are at your disposal.

Oh, I believe you, no question in my mind! I'll definitely keep that in mind...I like the realistic look of your models, not necessarily the 'glamour' type of photo. Have you checked out any of the photographers threads on Lit? There are several that I think are really quite good on the ampics and there are more in the Visual Artists Corner forum here...

:)
 
Sunbunny thank you I have to admit it is a great deal of fun.

Shy thank you for the complement. I rather work with "real" women. Models are nice because they usually know what they're doing but the excitement of non pros is something else. No I haven't look at other peoples work yet. I'll have to do some searching around. Thanks for the heads up!


Katt Please do! I would love to spend some time photographing you. For posterity of course.
 
Sunbunny thank you I have to admit it is a great deal of fun.

Shy thank you for the complement. I rather work with "real" women. Models are nice because they usually know what they're doing but the excitement of non pros is something else. No I haven't look at other peoples work yet. I'll have to do some searching around. Thanks for the heads up!


Katt Please do! I would love to spend some time photographing you. For posterity of course.
oops sorry...forgot to reference...lol

do you do black n whites, photoguy?
 
Happy Friday, all you Zonie's out there...:nana:
Hope everyone is having a nice evening, and staying safe...:)

Have a great weekend y'all...it is supposed to be in the 70's/80's by Sunday!!:cathappy:
WooHoo! Yippee!:cattail:

Time to get my winter coat dry-cleaned. :D

:cool:
 
Happy Friday, all you Zonie's out there...:nana:
Hope everyone is having a nice evening, and staying safe...:)

Have a great weekend y'all...it is supposed to be in the 70's/80's by Sunday!!:cathappy:
WooHoo! Yippee!:cattail:

Time to get my winter coat dry-cleaned. :D

:cool:

Winter coat???? whats that??? lol
 
I want to add into the Happy Friday Wishes for all you Zonies both old and new!

Enjoy the weekend!
 
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