OK, I really do, but it is not so good for hubby. So we migrate. Arizona for Christmas and New Years and on through the damp of February and the winds of March. Then we go back to California. Our favorite Arizona community is directly across the Colorado River from Laughlin, Nevada, a resort town that used to have all you can eat Sirloin Steak full buffets for $1.95 at dinnertime.
When we used to visit there for just a few days, we frequented those buffets, but when we got our own place and started staying several months at a time, it is amazing how we started staying on the Arizona side of the river and eating at home.
When you live in the Laughlin area, it is important to take insulated coolers in the car when going grocery shopping, because this area has the hottest recorded temperatures of the whole United States. Don't stand next to your car bare legged when the motor is running, either, because the AC exhaust coming out from under your car will scorch your legs. Take water everywhere (I freeze mine overnight and then drink it as it thaws down) and wear thick soled shoes in order not to get leather feet. Not all of Arizona is that hot, of course, but that is the drill where we like to hang out.
This area used to be affordable, but since it has been "discovered" now the homes are getting fancier, the prices are going up on everything, and it is not the same as it used to be. Hey, if I wanted to live in a luxury home, I would have moved to Scottsdale!
If you are interested in moving to Scottsdale, by the way, with the economy as it is, this is a good time to look at repo properties. BTW, the yellow tab at the lower left lets you search the MLS: Foreclosures
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