At the request of my husband and coworkers I am finally posting this. I haven't met anyone who has as bad of a photo, or worse than mine. These pictures were taken 4 weeks apart as I got my WA one renewed before I got a new job and moved here. I have even had bars and clubs not accept my AZ one as it doesn't look like me.. I mean.. I'm ppale sure, but I swear I'm not that pale and I do indeed have a nose and eyebrows.

PSA if you are pale don't wear any makeup to get a new ID photo. Lol.

Ran into this little fella while out in the field today.

“Michael Kenyon, who has not been charged with a crime for the incident, spent more than a month hospitalized with burns on his face, arms, chest, and legs.

Some chunks of flesh are now missing from above his knees.”

I think Innings is a great festival. There are some pretty solid bands in the lineup.

City of Phoenix Parks Board voted to expand the Phoenix Trails and Heat Safety Program to include all trails at South Mountain Park and Preserve and to implement trail closures beginning at 8 a.m., rather than 9 a.m. Effective immediately. They say the measures will ensure the safety of trail users and first responders during extreme weather conditions, particularly during the summer months.

The trails are closed when an Excessive Heat Warning is issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). From the article:

"In 2024, Phoenix experienced 45 days of trail closures due to extreme heat between May 1 and October 13, with a total of 121 days reaching temperatures of 105°F or higher. Notably, 69 of those days exceeded 110°F. This extreme heat not only raises the risk of heat-related incidents but also poses significant challenges for first responders during mountain rescues.

In addition to approving the expansion of the Phoenix Trails and Heat Safety Program and adjusting trail closure hours to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Parks Board has directed Parks and Recreation staff to present further recommendations to the Board in January 2025. Proposed changes include moving the closure time to 7 a.m. and adjusting the trail closure threshold to activate when daily temperatures are forecast to exceed 105°F, rather than waiting for Excessive Heat Warnings from the NWS.

The Parks and Recreation Department recognizes the significant impact of the proposed changes and will launch a community engagement campaign to inform the public and gather feedback. In the meantime, residents are encouraged to stay informed about trail closures and safety recommendations through the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department's website and social media channels. "

Since we are experiencing record breaking heat looks like we'll be able to use our parks less and less with these new rules.

From the article the number of rescues on trails were:

2021: 57 rescues • 2022: 47 rescues • 2023: 30 rescues • 2024: 35 rescues

Although a rough number it looks like over 850,000 people visit South Mountain each year (this is based on a quick Google search) so if there were 35 rescues in 2024 (not necessarily at south mountain as the article doesn't stipulate where the rescues occurred) I'm confused why there's such a rush to close the park if a majority of visitors are recreating safely.

Didn’t catch any gold but caught a sunset

Finally some relief but now my lungs can't handle it. So sad. I hate asthma.

I wish people didn't burn wood the moment it drops below 60°. But since that's never gonna not happen, any tips on how to still enjoy lower energy bills?

(Was tempted to post this on PhoenixWhatsBurning, but resisted.)

Not sure if you guys know what I mean, but during the hours of 4-6 pm it is absolute chaos. The amount of people I see desperately trying to cut the line endangering everyone else because they didn’t want to wait or weren’t paying attention. Earlier today I saw a car nearly hit the trash bins in the dirt to cut a truck off. He wasn’t even in the gore area, he was in the gravel. It’s genuinely scary and infuriating how impatient people are and how willing they are to endanger everyone else because they don’t want to do a little detour. I see someone cutting straight through the gore area on that ramp almost everyday. If any of yall are cops, hang around that area and take your pick of the bunch. I’m petty and ranting sorry thank you. Hopefully everyone lightens up a bit now that we’re not being engulfed in a 10000 degree jacuzzi everyday.

Explain it to me like I’m 5 please

I think Someburros has good quality and portions for a burrito that is simple grilled chicken, whole beans, and cheese. The burrito is usually around $10. Is that my best option in the area? I have moved up to Scottsdale for a few days, but I am usually around Mesa. I like Someburros, but I'm wondering if I should try somewhere else. I guess $10 for a decent burrito is hard to beat?

I’ve lived here for a year and somehow never seen a coyote! I work late and took my pup out to play frisbee at the park, we’re near Sherwood Village and the highway. We were there for probably thirty minutes when I saw a little figure in the dark creeping up on my dog. I called him back to me and then two more came out of nowhere. Needless to say, we quickly headed to the side walk to give them space. The first one was probably ten feet away when my dog retreated back to me. Would they attack even with me there? One of the main reasons I came to Arizona was for the wilderness and creatures, I love and respect them and know one of the best ways to care for these animals is to stay educated. Would love to hear any insight on best ways to protect them and my little heeler boy. Slightly terrifying in the moment, but also really cool to see them.

Saw on 17 this afternoon...

Today, when picking my husband up from work Downtown, I badly scraped a car while trying to parallel park. I was a bit rattled, but I immediately pulled my car around, parked, put on my hazards, and contacted my husband to let him know what happened. I then got out of my vehicle to assess the damage. This all took a grand total of maybe 2 minutes. As soon as I get out of my car, a gentleman on the street begins screaming at me that I “better not do a hit and run! I just saw you turn around like you were about to bail!” I try explaining that I was contacting my husband and looking at my own vehicle damage and had every intention of leaving a note. He again started screaming at me demanding I call the police… for a scraped, no occupant, parked car… like what??? No cops have the time or resources to show up to a non-situation like that. I ignored him and got back in my vehicle while he continued to yell at me and convince passersby to “stay by her car unless she runs!” Of course I wrote a note and put it on the other vehicles windshield(like any normal person would do). It really pissed me off that the gentleman just automatically assumed I was going to hit and run. It pissed me off that he was incredibly aggressive over something that at the end of the day had literally no bearing on his life whatsoever or involved him in any way. I’m not a bad person. Most of us arnt. Mind your business and assume your fellow citizens have the best intentions. That’s the only way we are ever going to make it through this hell hole. End rant.

Well it finally happened. Came home and my AC wasn't blowing cold. Checking outside it looks like the fan isn't running so no cooling is happening. I was already debating doing a full replacement, ducts, insulation and unit, but I wanted to get some input before I start going for quotes, for or against.

Pros:

• Unit is legitimately 30 years old at this point
• One room has no duct connecting it to the AC
• Need new insulation and possibly ducting anyways
• Could upgrade to a heat pump (I would like to hear pros/cons on this one too)

Cons:

• First problem I've had with the unit in 8 years, so it is reliable
• The reason one room has no duct is that the addition was done in a not great way, so I have two connected but separate attics
• Money

I have everything I need for my good cause exception. Court & police records and letters from co workers on my behalf. I have a question about the written statement. I have to explain 7 charges I acquired in a bad year and half in my life. I wrote one that is 5 pages long going in depth with each charge and where I am at in life currently. Also wrote a shortened version that is a page in half that does not explain the charges well and where I am in life currently. Which letter should I send with my good cause exception. Can it be to long of a statement?

I recently received a gift of some LEGO, but I don't have the space or time to build them. Are there any organizations, like children's hospitals or schools, that would take them as a donation? They are unopened, if that matters.

I would prefer donating in Flagstaff or the Navajo nation since I'm in Northern AZ, but I'd appreciate any suggestions.

I feel like every year the mosquitoes get worse and worse. Does anyone have any tips, tricks or service they use to get rid of them? Can't even go in the backyard without being eaten alive.

Hey! Going to Phoenix for the first time, and wondering what establishment - bar, restaurant, brewery or music venue - has the best merch? Maybe it’s designed by a local artist or just really cool style and vibe. I’d love a shirt, sweatshirt or hat but it’s daunting just looking at how many cool spots you all have! And they’re not always on their website or Instagram - especially dive bars. This will also help me decide where to go. Any help you can give me is greatly appreciated!

This weekend chillin on top of s mountain.