Time to Relocate

LiquidOpsLiquidOps Registered Users Posts: 835 Major grins
edited October 31, 2006 in The Big Picture
Greetings all....

I will know for sure next week, but it looks like I may be relocating away from Beautiful Southern California...

I have been offered a job opportunity in Glendale Arizona. It's something that I would be a fool to pass up.

On top of the job venture, it will be a chance, for my wife and I to buy a house and establish ourselves.

It is a very exciting and at the same time stressful experience.

Looks like the camera funds take a back door for a while though :cry

any kind of housewarming or good "L"uck gifts will be greatly welcomed :) hehe

just thought I would share with my online family.

Steven
Wandering Through Life Photography
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2006
    good luck friend
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  • DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2006
    Congrats, Steven! That's fantastic. Better job, owning a home, etc. All good stuff.
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  • AngeloAngelo Super Moderators Posts: 8,937 moderator
    edited August 16, 2006
    Congratulations and best wishes thumb.gif
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  • Frog LadyFrog Lady Registered Users Posts: 1,091 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2006
    we'll be looking for your posts showing all the different poses a saguaro cactus can make:D Good luck.

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  • NirNir Registered Users Posts: 1,400 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2006
    congratulations steven and tons of luck and "l"uck!!
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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,245 moderator
    edited August 17, 2006
    When opportunity knocks, you've got to answer. Sounds like a good situation. Are there camera stores in GLendaLe?
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  • VichVich Registered Users Posts: 78 Big grins
    edited August 17, 2006
    Congrads! Arizona's a bit hot in the Summer but truely a beautiful state - and a nice job, home, yip! Your current gear should tide you over for a while.
    Gear - 7D, 5Dii, many lenses , much stuff.
  • ForeheadForehead Registered Users Posts: 679 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2006
    Having lived in North Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Peoria (right above Glendale), Cottonwood, Camp Verde and (after 7 years in SoCal) BACK in Cottonwood, I might recommend you look in the Peoria area--Arrowhead Lakes (your wife might like the mall there). If you don't mind just a bit of a commute, the Anthem community in New River might be another prospect.

    I wouldn't recommend Maryvale (right below Glendale), South Phoenix or Youngtown (a misnomer to be sure, as you MUST be at least 55 to live there).

    Or do you already HAVE a house???

    I'm gonna warn you right now: Arizona has a way of growing on you!
    Steve-o
  • PezpixPezpix Registered Users Posts: 391 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2006
    Oh sure, leave this wonderful area, and its lovely traffic, smog, overpriced real estate, plastic people, overdeveloped, over-used, crowded landscapes and head out for the desert...

    ...wait! Take me with you! rolleyes1.gif

    Hope your new endevors are wonderful ones my friend! Congrats and keep on shooting!
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  • ballentphotoballentphoto Registered Users Posts: 312 Major grins
    edited August 17, 2006
    Forehead wrote:
    Having lived in North Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Peoria (right above Glendale), Cottonwood, Camp Verde and (after 7 years in SoCal) BACK in Cottonwood, I might recommend you look in the Peoria area--Arrowhead Lakes (your wife might like the mall there). If you don't mind just a bit of a commute, the Anthem community in New River might be another prospect.

    I wouldn't recommend Maryvale (right below Glendale), South Phoenix or Youngtown (a misnomer to be sure, as you MUST be at least 55 to live there).

    Or do you already HAVE a house???

    I'm gonna warn you right now: Arizona has a way of growing on you!

    I live in Glendale AZ so feel free to ask any questions you would like. I lived in Arizona for 25+ years so by some standards that makes me a native thumb.gif
    Arrowhead Lakes is a very nice area indeed. Let me know and welcome.
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  • LiquidOpsLiquidOps Registered Users Posts: 835 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2006
    Thank you all for your best wishes and thoughts.

    Seems things are definate now. Paperwork is almost finalized with HR and the offer has been made.

    Only thing we're waiting on is the date. Life is about to change completely for us, but I'm sure it's all for the good.

    Sad though that my poor gear is gonna have to take a back seat for a bit :( due to lack of funds...

    hmmmm.... maybe i should start a barter... haha

    "Will Code/Design for Glass" thumb.gif

    haha

    Steven clap.gif
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  • ForeheadForehead Registered Users Posts: 679 Major grins
    edited August 29, 2006
    You forgot to mention the wildfires, mudslides, earthquakes and Ah-nold!
    Pezpix wrote:
    Oh sure, leave this wonderful area, and its lovely traffic, smog, overpriced real estate, plastic people, overdeveloped, over-used, crowded landscapes and head out for the desert...

    ...wait! Take me with you! rolleyes1.gif

    Hope your new endevors are wonderful ones my friend! Congrats and keep on shooting!
    Steve-o
  • SpeshulEdSpeshulEd Registered Users Posts: 341 Major grins
    edited August 29, 2006
    Hey I may be moving to the Glendale/Peoria/Phoenix area in a few months as well. Sounds like theres a lot of you in that area.
    bored? check out my photo site...and if you have the time, leave a comment or rate some pictures while you're there.
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  • VichVich Registered Users Posts: 78 Big grins
    edited August 29, 2006
    LiquidOps wrote:
    Thank you all for your best wishes and thoughts.

    Seems things are definate now. Paperwork is almost finalized with HR and the offer has been made.

    Only thing we're waiting on is the date. Life is about to change completely for us, but I'm sure it's all for the good.

    Sad though that my poor gear is gonna have to take a back seat for a bit :( due to lack of funds...

    hmmmm.... maybe i should start a barter... haha

    "Will Code/Design for Glass" thumb.gif

    haha

    Steven clap.gif
    Well neighbor, see ya later! Didn't see the OC in your sig (Newport Beach here). Gee, another bit-head too. Ahh well, AZ's a fine place too, as I'm sure you know. Cheers.
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  • ForeheadForehead Registered Users Posts: 679 Major grins
    edited August 30, 2006
    Well, now. Escaping the Midwest, are we?

    I made my break from Wisconsin to Phoenix in December 1981. Took a couple of attempts to get settled but made my second stab again in September 1987.

    I haven't been back to Wisconsin since!
    SpeshulEd wrote:
    Hey I may be moving to the Glendale/Peoria/Phoenix area in a few months as well. Sounds like theres a lot of you in that area.
    Steve-o
  • SpeshulEdSpeshulEd Registered Users Posts: 341 Major grins
    edited August 30, 2006
    I don't mind Michigan at the moment, but its also 75 and sunny outside today. rolleyes1.gif

    The misses may be getting a job out there though, and I said I'd be game to follow, so we're gonna run with it if it happens.
    Forehead wrote:
    Well, now. Escaping the Midwest, are we?

    I made my break from Wisconsin to Phoenix in December 1981. Took a couple of attempts to get settled but made my second stab again in September 1987.

    I haven't been back to Wisconsin since!
    bored? check out my photo site...and if you have the time, leave a comment or rate some pictures while you're there.
    Canon 20D | Canon 17-40mm f/4L USM | Tamron 28-75 f2.8 XR Di LD IF | Canon 50mm f/1.8 II | Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
  • ajgauthierajgauthier Registered Users Posts: 260 Major grins
    edited August 30, 2006
    yeah, Arizona will grow on you. You're in a good spot up near Phoenix..."not too far" from Tucson and our mountains/hiking/great photo ops down here, "not too far" from Flagstaff/Sedona, "not too far" from the White Mountains, "not too far" from the Mongollan Rim, "not too far" from the Grand Canyon.

    Down here in Tucson, everything's a bit far away for day trips...

    it is hot (but oh, it's a dry heat), but man, chasing monsoon storms for a good photo or going out to dark skies for astrophotography is totally awesome and not like anywhere else :D

    Adrienne
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  • LiquidOpsLiquidOps Registered Users Posts: 835 Major grins
    edited August 30, 2006
    ajgauthier wrote:
    yeah, Arizona will grow on you. You're in a good spot up near Phoenix..."not too far" from Tucson and our mountains/hiking/great photo ops down here, "not too far" from Flagstaff/Sedona, "not too far" from the White Mountains, "not too far" from the Mongollan Rim, "not too far" from the Grand Canyon.

    Down here in Tucson, everything's a bit far away for day trips...

    it is hot (but oh, it's a dry heat), but man, chasing monsoon storms for a good photo or going out to dark skies for astrophotography is totally awesome and not like anywhere else :D

    Adrienne

    that sounds awesome. Looks like my Jeep will be put to some good use :)

    res5826.jpg

    Steven
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    MM Portfolio

    Canon 30D | Canon 50mm f/1.8 | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 | Canon Speedlite 580ex
  • ForeheadForehead Registered Users Posts: 679 Major grins
    edited August 30, 2006
    Guy, you need to get a Unimog! That little jeep'll get swamped the first wash you try to cross while "chasing monsoons"! mwink.gif
    LiquidOps wrote:
    that sounds awesome. Looks like my Jeep will be put to some good use :)

    res5826.jpg

    Steven
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  • LiquidOpsLiquidOps Registered Users Posts: 835 Major grins
    edited September 6, 2006
    Forehead wrote:
    Guy, you need to get a Unimog! That little jeep'll get swamped the first wash you try to cross while "chasing monsoons"! mwink.gif

    hahaha


    Looks like I got a potential date finally..

    October 15th...

    eeeeek
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  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2006
    Though we've never met, sorry to see a fellow Orange Countian leave! But I think you're going to love Arizona once you get over leaving the beaches (bummer!). :cry You're moving in Autumn and it should be gorgeous! Lots of photo ops there....and all different from what you've experienced here in O.C. The good news is........your on-line family is wherever you go! :photo So we're looking forward to some new stuff from you once you get settled. Do carry your camera with you everywhere, as there is lots of stuff to point at!!! wave.gif
  • anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2006
    Steven-

    October 15th that is pretty soon. Lucky for you, you will be arriving just in time for our "winter" to break. You know low 70's during the day low 50's at night and clear skies.

    As the other AZies stated-Grand Canyon- Sedona- White Mountains- Tucson- Tombstone-Superstition Mountains-Meteor Crater- Canyon De Chelly- and Monument Valley are all within a short drive.

    Oh yeah, 5 hours can put you in Vegas, Rocky Point Mexico, or back home for a little weekend getaway.

    You will find plenty of terrain to use that Jeep of yours as well. Let me know when you are ready to see some of the back country. We can do a meet up or give you some locations and directions.

    Welcome!
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  • LiquidOpsLiquidOps Registered Users Posts: 835 Major grins
    edited September 13, 2006
    Official Date!!!
    October 16th

    it's official....

    eeeeek

    sooooo much to do!!!

    Steven
    Wandering Through Life Photography
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    Canon 30D | Canon 50mm f/1.8 | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 | Canon Speedlite 580ex
  • LiquidOpsLiquidOps Registered Users Posts: 835 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2006
    Hey everyone....

    I know it's been a while, but I've now been in AZ for 2 weeks.

    new position is great... I absolutely love it
    New apartment... it's huge and oh so much cheaper than CA

    anyway.. No pictures as of yet, but just wanted to say hi and hope i'm not forgotten.

    Thanks :)

    Steven
    Wandering Through Life Photography
    MM Portfolio

    Canon 30D | Canon 50mm f/1.8 | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 | Canon Speedlite 580ex
  • JenGraceJenGrace Registered Users Posts: 1,229 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2006
    Good luck! thumb.gif
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  • DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2006
    Congratulations, Steven! Good onya.

    Looking forward to seeing the pics!
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  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2006
    Hey Steven...glad you're loving your new position, that's great! Also glad that the rent is cheaper there so you don't have to sell your gear!!!! Looking forward to some shots of the red earth and blue sky when you get a breather! Happy new home! :saurora
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