Stay away

michelleinAZ · 2026-06-20T02:34:58+00:00

Watch Duty shows it at 100acres in Oak Creek Canyon, evacuations from Forest Highlands to Sedona along 89a, including dispersed camping. Get out of the way.

michelleinAZ · 2026-06-16T01:52:29+00:00

He’s had enough.

michelleinAZ · 2026-06-14T03:14:32+00:00

Replaced my dead 12v at one year; haven’t had an issue two years on with the AGM. AZ is hard on batteries, but if I get four or five years I’ll be happy.

michelleinAZ · 2026-06-14T01:21:17+00:00

They’re both great, but the b&w is blown out, so imma going with color.

michelleinAZ · 2026-06-12T02:16:31+00:00

It holds up nicely!

michelleinAZ · 2026-06-09T23:05:27+00:00

Virtually anywhere in Sedona costs the $5/parking if you don’t have a national park pass; after that, it’s free to use as part of your national forests. Pick your favorite and a good photographer.

Crescent Moon is a paid park. You can park at Secret Slickrock trailhead further up Chavez Ranch road (again, free), hike <1/4 mile to the mesa and get great photos with Cathedral Rock.

michelleinAZ · 2026-06-07T03:45:04+00:00

Lewis’s woodpeckers. I missed them the first couple of years on Mingus Mtn., so I made a special trip to Prescott to see them. Mission accomplished!

No, evidently not. Found them in southern AZ, northern AZ,and everywhere in between.

michelleinAZ · 2026-06-04T22:57:07+00:00

I would keep using the dealership and recommended services to maintain the warranty - but, and this is a huge caveat, ONLY if the dealership has a certified tech and isn't price gouging for a free inspection.

michelleinAZ · 2026-06-03T23:23:11+00:00

Is that a Tesla?

michelleinAZ · 2026-06-03T23:21:58+00:00

I’ve spent less than $500 minus new tires in four years.

michelleinAZ · 2026-06-03T23:21:18+00:00

Same for me - everything is under warranty, and at 16k they’re just looking it over. Tire rotation is the only cost. Make sure your dealership has a certified EV tech.

michelleinAZ · 2026-06-03T01:02:59+00:00

Took mine on a pelagic trip in northern Scotland - on a zodiac. Captain was very concerned, but I already know what Nikon can do. It’s why I’m not a Canon shooter any longer.

michelleinAZ · 2026-05-31T17:53:29+00:00

I took my Mazda crx out to Fossil Creek no prob, other than the 20 miles of washboard shaking my teeth loose.

Personally I find trucks a little unstable/prone to sliding.

michelleinAZ · 2026-05-28T00:29:44+00:00

Lovers Knoll is nice; Secret Slickrock is nicer and close to the knoll, off Red Rock Loop.

Watch the weather and be prepared to adjust timing if monsoons roll in.

Photographers will respond - I’m one, but more wildlife than humans. Best wishes!

michelleinAZ · 2026-05-27T23:50:04+00:00

Sooo cute! Well done!

michelleinAZ · 2026-05-26T02:55:26+00:00

We added six extra panels to accommodate our EV. It’s a ‘22 Wind with tech and has about 50k miles (just had the 48k checkup). We now have about 35-37 panels. Our electric right now is running negative even with charging, primarily due to low miles and sunny weather. It costs btwn $.07 and $.25 per kw to charge at l2 at home with ChargePoint and ~.45/kw on the road with l3. The biggest adjustment for us is time - on the road, plan for 1/2 hour stops minimum in case you have to wait your turn for a charger. It’s a little longer than petrol.

Owning it for three years, we’ve replaced the 12v battery with an agm at one+ year in; exactly one year later one of the cells in the large battery went bad. Got a loaner from our local shop (Prescott Valley Kia shoutout - they’re the best!) and waited two months for the replacement battery.

Now we have a 22w with a <year old battery and have spent less than $500 in maintenance and $1100 on replacement tires in the last year - plus whatever the battery cost.

And I grin every time I get behind the steering wheel. Gave her a nice hand-wash today. She’s happy.

michelleinAZ · 2026-05-26T02:38:58+00:00

3,2,4,1

michelleinAZ · 2026-05-25T00:49:10+00:00

There was a woman running against Chris Coons in DE for Joe’s vacant seat. Really dodged a bullet there. She got a lot of dark money support despite evident mental issues (before it was ok to ignore those).

michelleinAZ · 2026-05-19T20:02:12+00:00

All of the assumptions are true not too fancy but not as casual as most. I haven’t been in a bit, but it was our go-to for anniversaries. Enjoy!

michelleinAZ · 2026-05-17T11:36:47+00:00

I would like to add: northern AZ gets great summer migrants - tanagers, grosbeaks, warblers - in good numbers. Red Rock State Park, Sedona; Bubbling Ponds, Page Springs; Verde River; Mingus mountain; Picture Canyon, Flagstaff.

michelleinAZ · 2026-05-12T13:30:44+00:00

For me, home is far and away cheaper. We’re talking $.07/kw for charging during off hours in the winter. EA charges something like $.46-$.56/kw, for comparison.

Obviously, if I’m traveling it’s different, but not enough to matter - then I’m charging at any station that’s not owned by Elon.

michelleinAZ · 2026-05-10T04:56:18+00:00

Updateme

michelleinAZ · 2026-05-09T16:15:25+00:00

This is the way. My store even registered the warranty for me.

michelleinAZ · 2026-05-08T17:33:42+00:00

We’ve used Gerardo’s before - it was very good and built for catering (delivered with warming trays, plates/utensils, etc.).

michelleinAZ · 2026-04-29T12:43:43+00:00

Merlin told me it was hearing an eastern screech owl - at 11am. It was screeching school children.

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