There are certain quirks that make up the core of who we Arizonans are, and the ways in which we say goodbye are prime examples. From commenting on the weather to warning guests about urban legends surrounding desert highways at night, there’s never a dull moment when you’re leaving an Arizona household.
Anytime we Arizonans are getting ready to leave someone’s house, it isn’t uncommon for the temperature to come up as a topic of conversation.
Flickr/Alan Levine Less than 120? Wow, what a lovely afternoon!
Talking about how dry the desert is also seems to be a common theme, even among lifelong residents.
Flickr/John Fowler And no matter how many times we’ve seen Saguaros, their majesty is always worth mentioning.
No matter what time of year it is, at least one person usually can’t help but bring up monsoon season flooding.
Flickr/Raquel Baranow Everyone knows how infrequently the desert gets rain, so we’d be remiss not to mention it.
How ‘bout those Diamondbacks? A little sports banter as we’re heading out the door never gets old.
Flickr/Barbara moore
Who can resist picking up some tacos for the road? Definitely not us.
Google/Reggie Alcos Everyone in Arizona has their very own (strong) opinion about who has the best, so we stay prepared for a little healthy argumentation.
Do tumbleweeds really exist in the Grand Canyon State, or are they more of a Midwest phenomenon?
Flickr/jypsygen Theories vary, and we all have differing opinions - some based on legitimate experience; others merely speculatory.
Our final farewells, especially when they come at night, often include a warning.
Flickr/Joe D. Photography Desert highways can harbor grave danger once the sun has set, and not just because it’s more difficult to see oncoming traffic. Ever heard of a Skinwalker? If not, do yourself a favor and don’t look it up.
How many of these can you relate to? What stages of saying goodbye in Arizona did we miss? Let us know how it’s done at your house.
Flickr/Alan Levine
Less than 120? Wow, what a lovely afternoon!
Flickr/John Fowler
And no matter how many times we’ve seen Saguaros, their majesty is always worth mentioning.
Flickr/Raquel Baranow
Everyone knows how infrequently the desert gets rain, so we’d be remiss not to mention it.
Flickr/Barbara moore
Google/Reggie Alcos
Everyone in Arizona has their very own (strong) opinion about who has the best, so we stay prepared for a little healthy argumentation.
Flickr/jypsygen
Theories vary, and we all have differing opinions - some based on legitimate experience; others merely speculatory.
Flickr/Joe D. Photography
Desert highways can harbor grave danger once the sun has set, and not just because it’s more difficult to see oncoming traffic. Ever heard of a Skinwalker? If not, do yourself a favor and don’t look it up.
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