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2020 has been one ongoing dumpster fire so far but here is something positive to read from the intrawebs...

This is the only state that contains one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It is the only state that contains all four North American deserts. The world’s largest contiguous Ponderosa pine forest stretches across this state. The country’s largest and second largest man made lakes are here. This is where you’ll find the southernmost ski resort and the southernmost mile high city in America. The longest unbroken stretch of Route 66 is here. There are more wilderness areas in this state than in the entire Midwest. There is only one place in the country where the U.S. Post Office still delivers mail by mule and it is here. This is where you’ll find the world’s largest solar telescope, the deepest dam and best-preserved meteor crater. It is arguably the most beautiful state in the union. It is our home. Hike Arizona...It Rocks!

Alston shared his gummies?

@Hansenaz
I only authored the last four words. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.

I've moved to Arizona four times, can't stay away.

Escaped California in '05 and rarely miss it

The state is so awesome it inspired a man to learn copy and paste.

On the heals of a conversation I had with Jim Homer Simpson. Yes the state is truly awesome and even though I was born and raised here I realized that somewhere around April 19 2008 at 06:53 pm my knowledge and appreciation of it greatly expanded. HAZ and the fine folks herein I owe to that.

@Alston_Neal
And edit...cut out the truly sappy OK Corral stuff among others.

Alston_Neal wrote:somewhere around April 19 2008 at 06:53 pm

somewhere around is right...
Below your avatar I could swear it says Joined: Apr 19, 2008 at 05:53 pm.

Alston_Neal wrote:around April 19 2008 at 06:53 pm my knowledge and appreciation of it greatly expanded

What a coincidence! That's the exact moment HAZ forums started to get sarcastic!

@Hansenaz
But I've been here since '02! Though my first forum post wasn't until 07. Before that it was a certified internet safe space (before the term even existed!) -- with nothing but helpful people and kind comments.

@CannondaleKid
Made ya look!

I think we set a new record for hijacking a post, first reply! What a great state!

@Alston_Neal
A quick glance reveals that your first forum post was on topic. The second one ... no
[ I'm so old that I remember.... ]

@chumley
Ah yes what I refer to as pre GRP....Gilbert Riparian Preserve

@Alston_Neal

@chumley
For the duration of the 20 years that I've known Alston I've always believed he's needed more fiber in his diet.

LosDosSloFolks wrote:more fiber in his diet

Is that a euphemism for full of sch@t? Bless your heart......

@Alston_Neal
Not necessarily full of anything...maybe just a little constricted. I think I know what "Bless your heart" is a euphemism for though...

@LosDosSloFolks
@Alston_Neal


It may interest you to know that studies have shown that diets having low to no fiber are the best for resolving chronic constipation. The opposite of the myths.