tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9688828810012300662024-03-18T21:16:10.110-07:00The Evolution of Queen CreekPhotos and commentary of the changes in Queen Creek area from a farming community to a mega-suburb.QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-69538266042318481412016-08-16T17:33:00.001-07:002016-08-16T17:34:28.959-07:00Ever Evolving... Queen Creek, San Tan Valley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lots of fun stuff opening up in Queen Creek. It's happening folks. The long awaiting shopping and dining experience is finally here. Queen Creek Marketplace and The QC District has exploded with new shops and restaurants.</div>
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We now have a drive through Starbucks!!!! We have a movie theatre!!!! Sprouts is here for some fresh food shopping. Denny's is alive and well and a few more spots to open soon. Below are a few photos from a drive by. Go QC!</div>
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Next weekend Homegoods opens with some fun door buster shopping. See link below.</div>
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<a href="http://queencreekindependent.com/business/homegoods-open-doors-queen-creek-aug-21/">Homegoods Grand Opening</a></div>
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<br />QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-26396429702271623652015-12-13T16:09:00.000-08:002015-12-13T16:09:18.664-08:00Putting on a Smiling face, even in difficult timesSadly this week one of our local Queen Creek institutions had a devastating fire take place on their property. Schnepf Farms, who have been providing agri-entertainment and events for years in the Queen Creek area suffered a fire at the old homestead. The Evolution of Queen Creek sends condolences to the family and we will pray that this will not affect your business as you are appreciated in the community.
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QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-90841642287156155662014-04-12T15:01:00.000-07:002014-04-12T15:01:13.924-07:00I'm baaaaaack.Greetings from Queen Creek, San Tan Valley & Pinal County. I've been off the blogging path for quite a while, partly because not much had changed in the area in a while an I just did not think there was much to blog about.
Recently there have been a few activities in the area that seem to tell me that we are in growth mode again in the QC area. We have a new freeway extension being built near the Mesa Gateway airport and a new housing development un the same area. I've noticed that the traffic has certainly increased during my morning commute going north on Ironwood. The last time I saw this much traffic and this many trucks was during the fist housing boom here 8 years ago.
Much has changed. The area now has it's own little hospital, Banner Ironwood. There are a few more new small businesses popping up. Not too many smoke shops and cash advance stores that I was fearing. A few of the original businesses are still faring well. My favorites of course are Sushi Creek, The Olive Mill, the Pork Shop and Schnepfs Farms. These four staples are the best of the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses that I love.
So, there are some new ventures happening around the area that deserve some note and I hope to rev up this blog and talk about them.
If you have a favorite you'd like for me to discuss or review, please send me a note.
Thanks,
QCEVOQCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-57297147485129406232012-03-04T12:07:00.005-08:002012-03-04T12:20:47.137-08:00Good Life Festival - San Tan Valley<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVWg39KQYylgbxJR2wmwKnfM_4lJ3b_ne-FZ1MD-fHQmD2MWjOJ-BcLzB2GYPIEFF1kKECFNKxhFH6fwZxJ89VRHZZTqcq-Uy43T1ZHMrAIMcOXiFMDb11zBIgI6IBnNwh5u1d9HsyS4o/s1600/good.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 280px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716139196235540322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVWg39KQYylgbxJR2wmwKnfM_4lJ3b_ne-FZ1MD-fHQmD2MWjOJ-BcLzB2GYPIEFF1kKECFNKxhFH6fwZxJ89VRHZZTqcq-Uy43T1ZHMrAIMcOXiFMDb11zBIgI6IBnNwh5u1d9HsyS4o/s320/good.bmp" /></a><br /><br /><div>Two weekends ago my husband and I attended the Good Life Festival at Encanterra. The show included Pat Benetar and her husband along with Eddie Money.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>I wanted to recommend this venue. We really enjoyed ourselves and if you are like us, we loved the fact that we did not have to drive 30 minutes to an hour to see a show and then drive home. The show was also in the afternoon.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>We bought the mid-priced seats at $40. After fees for the two of us we paid $103 to attend. Our seats were in Section 2 in about the middle of the seats with a direct view of the stage. It was not too crowded and the show was very good. The crowd was pretty mellow and the average age of the crowd was about 50 years old. The music was perfect for those of us reliving our 20's as the rockers were also the same age (but still rockin' it).</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>There is a VIP option and then a lawn option. The lawn option is with blankets. I feel that any of the seats were great but if you are like me I like to sit so the $40 were good for me.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>Parking - Parking is $5. You are directed away from the venue and have to walk a bit to get back to the concert area. You are also conveniently walking through the model home area. VIP parking is $25. When we left, we did not have to walk the circuit again as there were buses that took you back to the parking lot.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>If you go, be prepared to buy food and drink as you cannot bring this in with you. Also, wear a hat and dress cool. The weather was perfect at the show we attended but if the Arizona weather starts to break it could get crazy hot. No shade.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>I would recommend the shows. The next one is going to be March 29th. See <a href="http://www.thegoodlifefest.com/the-music/1013-2">this link </a>for more details.</div>QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-71789980515508082822012-02-23T16:37:00.002-08:002012-02-23T16:39:24.182-08:00This Changes Nothing<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgii0iwGf6p637StxPMNDqLkt_bxnF-QGbiL0yz7nPbsSEA-6XKc1HLAtvHmSyzO8wlgN9Ijcceze1wIwEUGp7ySyqsyjopOVYlVWX9jX122O5P7Is8H535-rZRqhc5M8n8l2iQLz8zk/s1600/bab.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 194px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712495112103896978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgii0iwGf6p637StxPMNDqLkt_bxnF-QGbiL0yz7nPbsSEA-6XKc1HLAtvHmSyzO8wlgN9Ijcceze1wIwEUGp7ySyqsyjopOVYlVWX9jX122O5P7Is8H535-rZRqhc5M8n8l2iQLz8zk/s320/bab.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>This changes nothing. I make no choices on who I vote for because of their sexuality or lack thereof.</div>QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-66543868645324349062012-02-08T16:36:00.000-08:002012-02-08T16:40:48.253-08:00Racing Hearts Charity Car Show & Free Paper Shred Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsnlNZeK8aElNR7iuiRZxCfm6xgBRKw8RHBQwfA27NbKB-ELnRJCTHkrlryOzvSJiGvWs3xZLmMwF7a41tCFM8fbkooUUurJ5ArjQjuv0XQ4EUGuNDVj3Tpq2xj1_m_SLW75v51Q4FAM0/s1600/racing+hearts.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 140px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706928901829072914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsnlNZeK8aElNR7iuiRZxCfm6xgBRKw8RHBQwfA27NbKB-ELnRJCTHkrlryOzvSJiGvWs3xZLmMwF7a41tCFM8fbkooUUurJ5ArjQjuv0XQ4EUGuNDVj3Tpq2xj1_m_SLW75v51Q4FAM0/s320/racing+hearts.bmp" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">Racing Hearts Charity Car Show<br />Date:<br />Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 10:00am to 2:00pm </div><br /><div align="center"><br />TCH is hosting its first annual Racing Hearts Car Show and free paper shred day.<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Check-in for show cars begins at 8:00am.</div><br /><div align="center"><br />Where:TCH/The Centers for Habilitation215 Lodge DriveTempe, AZ</div><br /><div align="center"><br />Pre-Registration $10.00 per carIncludes goody bag, dash plaque, and food coupon.<br />Pre-Register On Line at <a title="TCH Car Show Online Registration" href="http://tchcarshow.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">tchcarshow.eventbrite.com</a><br />Or mail in Registration Form attached to the bottom of this page.<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Registration limited to the first 110 cars </div><br /><div align="center"><br />Prizes awarded for show cars<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Voting done by donation<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Collect donations before the show and increase your chances of winning a prize</div><br /><div align="center"><br />Free Admission for the PublicBring the family and enjoy Music, Food, Arts and Crafts, and Raffle</div><br /><div align="center">Prizes!Every show car and guest who brings a box of paper to be shredded will get a raffle ticket.<br /><br />Proceeds Benefit Individuals with Disabilities and Special Needs<br />More Information contact Dawn Hocking:</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">480-730-4221 or <a href="mailto:dawnhocking@tch-az.com">dawnhocking@tch-az.com</a></div>QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-45116646087525509582011-11-10T18:22:00.000-08:002011-11-10T18:45:23.386-08:00Javelina Jundred Run. - Head to Fountain Hills this Weekend!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmU61nJxSegScF2hmdnJWgB7lLrdbS6gBmEGzjyGqezG6kDfIXNQX597pq5ftYq565CAWpnUijahY8Fw7HGUdrjdCG9q0u05pdoDpKp5T2zJiwvUYWT0-P6_qN4oiGuwwqF9y_ex0RmRU/s1600/JavelinaJundredLogo_165x165.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 165px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 165px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673563680736245090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmU61nJxSegScF2hmdnJWgB7lLrdbS6gBmEGzjyGqezG6kDfIXNQX597pq5ftYq565CAWpnUijahY8Fw7HGUdrjdCG9q0u05pdoDpKp5T2zJiwvUYWT0-P6_qN4oiGuwwqF9y_ex0RmRU/s320/JavelinaJundredLogo_165x165.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><div>FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY this weekend in Fountain hills.</div><br /><br /><div>The Javelina Jundred run 11/12-11/13. Proceeds go to the McDowell Mountain Park Trail Fund.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>For more detailed information click <a href="http://tinyurl.com/76na8dt">HERE</a>.</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673563255424863426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt5tLP0KS_ydSN4QFzDDhNImpTPmXUAxt-mXh2WM-yjFhOXhtZ0SUGiC8HVUiCFnpROPs67Wu7gXj568fRZUoOT_Fmi2BaXxxO-QtfeFm60w_rmrnfjR_ZsTCpOoDh9KWb5ReDqLFvUrE/s320/Javelina.bmp" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-90853249495891743472011-10-31T11:22:00.000-07:002011-10-31T11:25:32.756-07:00Happy Halloween<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFg1PhOc4IXmy9Gt64e86Hsk-6zPB83ezNsop8OamMbI2miyiVqTWqAMgPC_TkJdlv0G4nbzFAd4kFoATQ9sKZa2l6vA6T4SZ9nN6xEitP25LkHKcCOCyi0zDwkOmcdjlAk7FnxqCzL98/s1600/halloween+22.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 178px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 284px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669723558382882786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFg1PhOc4IXmy9Gt64e86Hsk-6zPB83ezNsop8OamMbI2miyiVqTWqAMgPC_TkJdlv0G4nbzFAd4kFoATQ9sKZa2l6vA6T4SZ9nN6xEitP25LkHKcCOCyi0zDwkOmcdjlAk7FnxqCzL98/s320/halloween+22.jpg" /></a> Happy Halloween. </div><br /><div align="center">Be careful driving and watch for children.<br /></div>QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-60889373662936426312011-10-19T19:02:00.001-07:002011-10-19T19:09:17.949-07:00Halloween Spirit of Giving Gala<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwAYwYvC5C9kznTSQBfJPfIxbg5i7AkO2ogDG2twATrBZUQ9PuXjWvqbkCtPhstl2BzVHpEgazcDXVw0sXeg35zTgcnXm3-WOQLU2pXWmaydOxNJAQbo1BQcvlt5d3YNU4lk857cpfQsY/s1600/monster+mash.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665388972929467522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwAYwYvC5C9kznTSQBfJPfIxbg5i7AkO2ogDG2twATrBZUQ9PuXjWvqbkCtPhstl2BzVHpEgazcDXVw0sXeg35zTgcnXm3-WOQLU2pXWmaydOxNJAQbo1BQcvlt5d3YNU4lk857cpfQsY/s320/monster+mash.jpg" /></a>If you are looking for a fun adult Halloween Party in the Phoenix area I'd like to recommend a party that benefits a local non-profit organization. The event is the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">TCH</span> Monster Mash.<br /><br />The Centers for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Habilitation</span> (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">TCH</span>) has been empowering people with special needs since 1967. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">TCH</span> is focused on offering services that help their clients live up to their full potential.<br /><br />The Monster Mas will be held Saturday, October 22, 2011 7-11pm. Location - 4633 E Ray Rd., Phoenix AZ. (Former Stein Mart location)<br />Tickets are $60 each and reserved tables are available. Guests will enjoy a thrilling evening of costumes, live music, dancing and a spine-tingling Haunted House with food and drink, raffles, prizes and a silent auction. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">MC'ed</span> by 12 News Anchor Scott Light.<br /><br />For more information about sponsorship opportunities or to make your reservation, visit <a href="http://www.tch-az.com/">www.tch-az.com</a> or call 480-730-4221.QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-27426726771039318992011-08-21T19:49:00.001-07:002011-08-21T19:50:40.015-07:003rd Haboob in a month<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeuCiavWFbDfvKqL6rll8JHTBnqca_KzObxhZDcF_q5GzQzG4uSjVOAYNc_cuYXJts1nYhNdYAGYo8m9LNui0e3WelrdaKBnlUbLY3ojJlrdYf3fOy2WNINIBMOfgbwnBjH2yL9OQDVjE/s1600/August+Haboob.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643507050419209522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeuCiavWFbDfvKqL6rll8JHTBnqca_KzObxhZDcF_q5GzQzG4uSjVOAYNc_cuYXJts1nYhNdYAGYo8m9LNui0e3WelrdaKBnlUbLY3ojJlrdYf3fOy2WNINIBMOfgbwnBjH2yL9OQDVjE/s320/August+Haboob.jpg" /></a> We had some crazy dust storms here in the past month. This photo is from last week on my commute home. We ended up with some wonderful rain and ended with a rainbow.
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<br />QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-14670996359355272822011-08-12T09:11:00.000-07:002011-08-12T09:38:03.853-07:00Full Moon Hike - San Tan Mountain Regional Park<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgittEXBYHNUUgL4o2rMzDvXJ4y6CPc23dcqULCunHmbVxVX2B47zmhs0mhsvDCLDd0RWrTYHQ4TZE8sGfjUa4Z74Ao2g10mY5e_JiC6Crxo-CIqubftmiQaBDdFnIb9EY2GFjQSI0wgak/s1600/full+moon.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 252px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640003043175907234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgittEXBYHNUUgL4o2rMzDvXJ4y6CPc23dcqULCunHmbVxVX2B47zmhs0mhsvDCLDd0RWrTYHQ4TZE8sGfjUa4Z74Ao2g10mY5e_JiC6Crxo-CIqubftmiQaBDdFnIb9EY2GFjQSI0wgak/s320/full+moon.bmp" /></a> It's been a hot month here in the San Tan Valley but that's no reason not to enjoy the desert beauty around us.
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<br /><p>This Saturday, August 13<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> there is a Full Moon Hike at the San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek. You will be guided by a ranger for a 2.2 mile stroll along the Stargazer Trail.
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<br />Where? San Tan Mountain Regional Park
<br />6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek.
<br />Cost: $6 per vehicle
<br />Phone: 480.655.5554
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<br />QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-75780862831730830512011-07-17T12:11:00.000-07:002011-07-17T12:33:55.765-07:00San Tan Valley Sonoran Dog Lovers Rejoice!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUOusvtPpW2XKH0T3IOgMT-AUIpIiMRgbLFMr30VphG9flS-UL5DoF-8ek7LiGgHm6hRovC7djJwISrPPTpwsGZ4Os-V92dozwQqosaBbmg4FTldME0MNrGjTluESaKNrG4-qjVyOy_0/s1600/morenosqc.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630403741308002978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUOusvtPpW2XKH0T3IOgMT-AUIpIiMRgbLFMr30VphG9flS-UL5DoF-8ek7LiGgHm6hRovC7djJwISrPPTpwsGZ4Os-V92dozwQqosaBbmg4FTldME0MNrGjTluESaKNrG4-qjVyOy_0/s320/morenosqc.jpg" /></a><br />Here in Arizona we have a delectable treat called the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sonoran</span> Hot Dog. It is a hot dog wrapped in bacon and smothered with some awesome <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ingredients</span> that may or may not include beans, Mexican cheeses and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">crema</span>, onions etc.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgucmdCSaGRbGQB8psI7_wYXMgVPnm4bKjpl1-yT_OjVXf66NKZlGDN85xbSdXmZoTgLpVm4R8qVzJhl8hy-OArAo-Zx_rrNvk9riho_O1AD4hTtndMSXn6eb-wCSwwkDFCrbqpsY5-Spg/s1600/morenos+qc.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630403739565951074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgucmdCSaGRbGQB8psI7_wYXMgVPnm4bKjpl1-yT_OjVXf66NKZlGDN85xbSdXmZoTgLpVm4R8qVzJhl8hy-OArAo-Zx_rrNvk9riho_O1AD4hTtndMSXn6eb-wCSwwkDFCrbqpsY5-Spg/s320/morenos+qc.jpg" /></a> My favorite so far has been from Moreno's Mexican Grill on Arizona Ave in Chandler.<br /><br />Today while shopping near my house at the Fry's on Combs Rd. I noticed that we now have a Moreno's in Queen Creek! I am so excited as now I do not have to drive across town for my cravings. I recommend the award winning <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sonoran</span> Style hot dog $2.79. Also they have an awesome HUGE fresh Shrimp Cocktail that is loaded with shrimp $10.79. The shrimp cocktail is enough for two but you may not want to share. Enjoy one of their awesome <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">aguas</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">frescas</span> too!<br /><br />Moreno's has a breakfast menu also. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">They</span> are open M-Thursday & Sunday 6:30 am -9 and Friday and Saturday 6:30 - 9:30pm.<br /><br />Location 85 W Combs, Queen Creek AZ (480) 358-4642.<br /><br />Try it - You will love it!QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-49105589331272035982011-03-21T19:57:00.001-07:002011-03-21T20:16:45.595-07:00Great Veggie Shopping in Apache Junction<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcr-0BjD02rbAH_2_5Su__MPNUD_eAn6nAZVanxMngCon3wZMGhi0CNNtXFqP8vh9AiDappS0sIik0PMqzy8IRGjoNhw7hIMS3xYseSC9B81BXtDTsG9qRfIJ73bDmSGCi3lbBH251Xg/s1600/market6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586736467929363970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcr-0BjD02rbAH_2_5Su__MPNUD_eAn6nAZVanxMngCon3wZMGhi0CNNtXFqP8vh9AiDappS0sIik0PMqzy8IRGjoNhw7hIMS3xYseSC9B81BXtDTsG9qRfIJ73bDmSGCi3lbBH251Xg/s320/market6.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div>With these times of high gas prices and budget crunching I would like to recommend one of my favorite shopping destinations in Apache Junction.</div><div></div><br /><div>I have been shopping at Superstition Ranch Market for a few years. For me it is worth the drive for some great prices on fruits, vegetables and more. It all started with my first purchase a few years ago where I walked out of this market with a cart of great food for less than $20. You know I LOVE a good bargain. I work too hard for my money to waste it.</div><div> </div><div>The fruits and vegetables are not the polished and unblemished versions you find at A.J's or Fry's, however if you are cooking with them and want great tasting food at a great price then you may want to check this out.<br /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586733470624734034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0UUcsQy7pxq_hyphenhyphenHB28qpa3AGfz9Y58jGioRsRkgRquYyL0BKw3t15usTdO7ffK1_b_2zl4KxLUDRUUkvQKvPR6xbNv6aByAyGi6eSaAV80hzGRXewoKn3GoTxQAnZ-BoS5wkW52umMc/s320/market5.jpg" /> CHEESE CURDS!!!!! Superstition Ranch Market carries Arizona Cheese Curds that rival any found in Wisconsin.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586733458400128242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhpoz9kSGe7iCsII03Xds4QMgGPzQH7rh096Lcdh6VX6839jVmg35fcjVf_2dKb01qDKbDeu6ocaoKn1L3-NpOFhuV-WUC96EYEhojiAVtCnaDfQjnBYgD-kB2T81i-bbkeXdo9U53Ls/s320/market3.jpg" /> Beans beans the magical fruit........ Tons of dried bean and soup varieties. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586733450388813314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirbuzX6R7EKW3Qz6ZiJLKSnuZgIszfYNCbbU8QIA0tm4xFCdra6VfR3f5Ff4D8SqZdOr70E27Lsy9d4ip44W7XXxiM-wx9I5I9IfYO7fa-FJI6gVv8v7yFaf4p_cr2TpCYuVsta3cHcas/s320/market2.jpg" /><br /><div><div>Rows of dried fruits and assorted old fashioned candies. Also salsas and local honey galore.<br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586733448310562210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrOdq0w2MXp8ibfKVtBCOuhfTMna3yfro90qkhO0qoR-onyQziv2fgfZh5vGV9LcK0MFVd7T1nlEAhoNZ5qQoU7tbYQt99x3fUkxI9eVEKuh_w2NBmIDt5afjL1NkDTJVyV8Ezbn7VevQ/s320/market.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586735359104783106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hnM67feRvLY2zUbfnxDOb_9s0T87-j3QdubGqOCyOXbLeNF7n0KUBzOknO1wU_zAcB_dp2MsveoP-VnMW_HDloMS0zLeF8YdFZ7AmOQtupo_7igCyT4tG56y1VNK2N7XhX18fD10WAo/s320/market4.jpg" /> Also an assortment of old world style delicacies.</div><div> </div><div>Superstition Ranch Market is located off Apache Trail in Apache Junction at 7 N 114<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> Street. Look for the bright neon hand written signs touting prices for their fruits and veggies.</div><div> </div><div>If you try it and like it please leave a note and tell me what you think.<br /></div></div></div></div>QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-26661137903106988892011-02-27T07:37:00.000-08:002011-02-27T07:43:09.724-08:00Gateway Aviation Day - Open House<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipDKH_3dpxpcMEpUpitFmwr8TA5aF5qvtkp6cURAqm2c1xY7tRaCAxDAH7Oq1vB-GIeVucXA8v-ugY5OTBU0_Yi5lqUvkD5_DZnD0-pY0m7uBbZnQpBXDd-AAWFvTPvonYwd1Bl3asFjQ/s1600/Gateway.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 288px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 156px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578394122390401058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipDKH_3dpxpcMEpUpitFmwr8TA5aF5qvtkp6cURAqm2c1xY7tRaCAxDAH7Oq1vB-GIeVucXA8v-ugY5OTBU0_Yi5lqUvkD5_DZnD0-pY0m7uBbZnQpBXDd-AAWFvTPvonYwd1Bl3asFjQ/s320/Gateway.jpg" /></a><br /><div>If you are looking for something to do in the area in March there will be an open house at the Mesa Gateway Airport at 5803 S. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sossaman</span> Rd. If you have ever driven through the area but have never flown from this airport this would be a nice way to tour the facilities and get a close up look at some planes. </div><div> </div><div>The event is called Gateway Aviation Day. It will be held on March 12<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> (2011) and will feature 30 aircraft displays and other exhibits. There will be a kids zone and food concessions.</div><div> </div><div>The event <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">will</span> be from 9-2 and is free but canned food donations will be accepted for the United Food Bank.</div>QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-39468367160694555502011-02-18T17:01:00.000-08:002011-02-18T17:04:41.932-08:00Mc San Tan Valley<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBisZpWYtI_rXX9U1r7m3ZwKv8MHShjIMTeTaxv_rJlHzla6_O_7nasPXYYtszHv2YCO_JR4Jufg4YsrAFCevHoVsfg7_167sJjAg7qBBgNcJQixN5pKd89Ew_Oyj0UK-Gylw43_RHKIo/s1600/mcd.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575199880961997042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBisZpWYtI_rXX9U1r7m3ZwKv8MHShjIMTeTaxv_rJlHzla6_O_7nasPXYYtszHv2YCO_JR4Jufg4YsrAFCevHoVsfg7_167sJjAg7qBBgNcJQixN5pKd89Ew_Oyj0UK-Gylw43_RHKIo/s320/mcd.jpg" /></a><br /><div>We have a new eatery in the San Tan Valley on Ironwood / Gantzel near Ocotillo. He looks like a happy buddha sitting on top of his Mc Restaurant.<br /><div></div></div>QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-24847781553165941282011-02-13T13:20:00.000-08:002011-02-13T13:22:36.867-08:00Happy Valentines Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjArFVJkicRB9rpaKOtD3aY7_w2BHGGcTwV5UFx5yKvN6P2_r_aNFGukDC032jsAOVMRI0pegalaKVcauxawCfe7GcVgJ0HTELna-KYs3pIrTrarfd3PdYR39A2X62fNQimKc3DzAhxA/s1600/valentine+%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573287344663419138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjArFVJkicRB9rpaKOtD3aY7_w2BHGGcTwV5UFx5yKvN6P2_r_aNFGukDC032jsAOVMRI0pegalaKVcauxawCfe7GcVgJ0HTELna-KYs3pIrTrarfd3PdYR39A2X62fNQimKc3DzAhxA/s320/valentine+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a> Happy Valentines Day to all of our Queen Creek / San Tan Valley friends.<br /><br />If you are buying for someone special this week, consider buying local.QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-59563333745677395942011-01-09T11:57:00.000-08:002011-01-09T12:05:08.995-08:00Queen Creek Farmers Market looking for vendors.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNn_zdS0kiUhe6W52QZnttzFQ3nwEz6fZrpC4LgAUXjgPWG7SJHKkZXpJQuF-xVedkpL7Ax1BX_jg1ca-rQtV0jI4fCHcJSl7IyABEZfUYXU1r_Vrh6jMSHIl78jCUZ2Ld3R0cdS93Eo8/s1600/veg.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 216px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 172px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560279089026575362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNn_zdS0kiUhe6W52QZnttzFQ3nwEz6fZrpC4LgAUXjgPWG7SJHKkZXpJQuF-xVedkpL7Ax1BX_jg1ca-rQtV0jI4fCHcJSl7IyABEZfUYXU1r_Vrh6jMSHIl78jCUZ2Ld3R0cdS93Eo8/s320/veg.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Queen Creek Farmers Market is looking for vendors. The market is held in the green area parking lot next to the library. </div><div> </div><div>I've been to some fabulous markets in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Vendors selling fresh cheeses, salsas, a great assortment of fresh veggies and fruit. It would be lovely to have some true vegetables and food items available at this Queen Creek market.</div><div> </div><div>Please support this local market this year. Maybe it will attract more vendors.</div><div> </div><div>For article from AZ Central <a href="http://www.azcentral.com/community/pinal/articles/2011/01/07/20110107queen-creek-farmers-market-vendors-sought.html">click here</a>.</div>QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-73606869175210735282010-12-25T14:18:00.000-08:002010-12-25T14:19:09.400-08:00Merry Christmas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Q6U2HQdX4ocYHTR8MUWHacLsCHyNdXddfS8Owa9RglV3DX3f2AaIKPeR3nfgaUnbR3RSqI6iUIQ-5BRmxOsHNFxYiM-76n2NvdYFRm3wduKMSJe6EttxJlxtGDc7Ebn3YGH2_m4cxa0/s1600/Cowboy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 159px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554747830107187250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Q6U2HQdX4ocYHTR8MUWHacLsCHyNdXddfS8Owa9RglV3DX3f2AaIKPeR3nfgaUnbR3RSqI6iUIQ-5BRmxOsHNFxYiM-76n2NvdYFRm3wduKMSJe6EttxJlxtGDc7Ebn3YGH2_m4cxa0/s320/Cowboy.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">Merry Christmas to all !</div>QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-11856420661449427632010-11-25T09:59:00.000-08:002010-11-25T10:03:53.457-08:00Thanksgiving Wishes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPUR5Fxc9izQQsk7CpVE5nAj-Y6OMabj0NweYfyQ-W77hoSoCQBBO1WBIvCe0j1t_fPxJhR0hlUpLGlb7G7AgZJFxktjEmC0KWb2_De9VUUDIlTgxrZkVKgQKwT_YVxeb14mfle9zPtI/s1600/vintage-thanksgiving-card.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543548618087368018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPUR5Fxc9izQQsk7CpVE5nAj-Y6OMabj0NweYfyQ-W77hoSoCQBBO1WBIvCe0j1t_fPxJhR0hlUpLGlb7G7AgZJFxktjEmC0KWb2_De9VUUDIlTgxrZkVKgQKwT_YVxeb14mfle9zPtI/s320/vintage-thanksgiving-card.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Happy Thanksgiving to my San Tan Valley / Queen Creek friends and others around the country. I wish you all great blessings and pray that improvements are ahead for our peole and country. I am thankful for many things today and that includes freedom of speech and the ability to write and comment on any given topic.</div><div>Have a great Thanksgiving everyone.</div>QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-86444684338953390002010-11-14T06:55:00.000-08:002010-11-14T07:04:09.534-08:00Burrowing Owls in Queen Creek<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpv2_CrlDjQwjW-8DN7FtjX7-B_mxF_XUHkuxaOp0Lbi04AkbUkhJpM3PcAKSTbCbx9uKvDae8xUFNSrre8opcXbiISURpQTfTFJ8zEwN8Sx5Q68WZZ1I-7Z-1CchezG3k0_brs2Jw2Fk/s1600/burrowing+owl.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539421115661446114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpv2_CrlDjQwjW-8DN7FtjX7-B_mxF_XUHkuxaOp0Lbi04AkbUkhJpM3PcAKSTbCbx9uKvDae8xUFNSrre8opcXbiISURpQTfTFJ8zEwN8Sx5Q68WZZ1I-7Z-1CchezG3k0_brs2Jw2Fk/s320/burrowing+owl.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Have you ever been driving around the farmland in Queen Creek and the San Tan Valley and noticed small owls sitting on the side of the road? These are burrowing owls.<br /><br />I've spotted them many an afternoon on the side of the road on Signal Butte Rd., near <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ocotillo</span> Rd. I've also noticed that there is now a major housing development construction site being dug in the area. I'm thinking this is going to affect these little creatures immediately.<br /><br />The little owls are not on the endangered species list but are on a conservation watch list.<br /><br />Please view this video from the Arizona Game and Fish Department about our little local owls.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/video/BurrowingOwls.shtml">http://www.azgfd.gov/video/BurrowingOwls.shtml</a><br /></div><br /><div></div>QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-10558465516255614942010-10-29T05:28:00.000-07:002010-10-29T05:32:53.088-07:00Spooktacular<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDjFdsGX7kp7AdrOiw6uOQ3qBfRYV3AsTWNc_fgywt65QgdkgU2G8N2Aw6_IEog8SajlIlu1iuzckL4qgxbC0Z5y9E93QRgH-YeKAwNJZJeBCxLKr5APRGxuYCbTJ7btqbayoCKEwFxqI/s1600/2010-10-17_12.32.45.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533444949220833058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDjFdsGX7kp7AdrOiw6uOQ3qBfRYV3AsTWNc_fgywt65QgdkgU2G8N2Aw6_IEog8SajlIlu1iuzckL4qgxbC0Z5y9E93QRgH-YeKAwNJZJeBCxLKr5APRGxuYCbTJ7btqbayoCKEwFxqI/s320/2010-10-17_12.32.45.jpg" /></a><br /><div>There are two nice Halloween events happening in Queen Creek and San Tan Valley this Saturday.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Trunk or Treat<br /></strong><br />Sat. Oct. 30, the Town of Queen Creek is hosting a "Trunk or Treat" event from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Desert Mountain Park. The town is anticipating over 5,000 attendees at this event, which will feature fun for the whole family.<br /><br />Trunk or Treat Street provides a safe place for children to trick or treat as decorated cars line the drive and pass out candy. Those looking for a fright can venture into the "Phantom Funhouse." The Bone Yard provides attendees with carnival games, vendors and food. Live entertainment will also be available on the "Stage Fright” stage. Roving entertainers will also be available to keep those in line happy and engaged.<br /><br />For any dogs that want to get in on the fun, the town is also hosting a Howloween Canine Costume Contest.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>San Tan Valley</strong>Pecan Creek North Spooktacular<br /><br /><strong>The Pecan Creek (North) Subdivision</strong> is once again throwing a community party to celebrate Halloween, and vendor space is still available. Their annual Spooktacular event will be held Oct. 30, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Jack Harmon Elementary School located at 39315 N. Cortona Dr. in San Tan Valley.<br /><br />The event will feature a costume contest, hay rides, face painting, a balloon artist, food and drinks, a canine demonstration by the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, multiple bounce houses and of course, the vendor event. This is the third annual Spooktacular and volunteers are working hard to make it the most memorable yet. </div>QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-64998290108495809512010-10-19T06:02:00.000-07:002010-10-19T06:07:15.856-07:00San Tan Valley Halloween Decorations<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBb5gsY62wGUlCQzCEOKzn3xpco2OZV88m8sgsnnCWHaTsbyHlUQoWuNRJgsxsFgje7NziaW-qmkGx69FMUbpvdyVnvyfM-Wi3Z_Wtd8pExFwU2RegRjbMW1wBTEbbV8gXF3oZAMNE2KY/s1600/2010-10-16_07.42.58.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529742405133951538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBb5gsY62wGUlCQzCEOKzn3xpco2OZV88m8sgsnnCWHaTsbyHlUQoWuNRJgsxsFgje7NziaW-qmkGx69FMUbpvdyVnvyfM-Wi3Z_Wtd8pExFwU2RegRjbMW1wBTEbbV8gXF3oZAMNE2KY/s320/2010-10-16_07.42.58.jpg" /></a> There are some really nice Halloween decorations going up in neighborhoods in the area. I thought I'd share a few from the San Tan Valley area that I spied.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBnrTI-dKFhBh7_LR-qF_GL8BLgbu_NtoF8HS2TnuYsf8uzQvlT39Lf3_3G0bbPS2iAFi6iZDy20KZyZC7fHAvJ1ePmShL99gYy1sz2VD7nutTgHhLzU0TM2kBVVbOLC1KTXOweWgac4/s1600/2010-10-16_10.48.11.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529742398423816146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBnrTI-dKFhBh7_LR-qF_GL8BLgbu_NtoF8HS2TnuYsf8uzQvlT39Lf3_3G0bbPS2iAFi6iZDy20KZyZC7fHAvJ1ePmShL99gYy1sz2VD7nutTgHhLzU0TM2kBVVbOLC1KTXOweWgac4/s320/2010-10-16_10.48.11.jpg" /></a><br />This family does an all out scary cemetary each year. Awesome.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyuBesSzRpowzCIGn-kMJln-_0n2o3-6olnsPXoOGxmWwak8DI5AKSoihJhbVblPc49jDuXBbZNxUk2FDbktP_OeL2ii5iqUnrGPt45eXnT06-Bns1-yQaAdtr9xcynWTXibhTeNPd7c/s1600/2010-10-16_10.48.38.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529742389699083586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyuBesSzRpowzCIGn-kMJln-_0n2o3-6olnsPXoOGxmWwak8DI5AKSoihJhbVblPc49jDuXBbZNxUk2FDbktP_OeL2ii5iqUnrGPt45eXnT06-Bns1-yQaAdtr9xcynWTXibhTeNPd7c/s320/2010-10-16_10.48.38.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk7I9g-NIVGAgq-5buFFv6as3POsW0nq6aFblSis5buuXw-I6xiJyktLXPx94LrlAs1kjzHhMidWCimDJOjDzxrCKhkm7EDrDDPNL9ZvGMhcsl2u_BIG6E52WC7E2-s_Np5E_9l4Re31M/s1600/2010-10-16_10.31.53.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529742380104955746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk7I9g-NIVGAgq-5buFFv6as3POsW0nq6aFblSis5buuXw-I6xiJyktLXPx94LrlAs1kjzHhMidWCimDJOjDzxrCKhkm7EDrDDPNL9ZvGMhcsl2u_BIG6E52WC7E2-s_Np5E_9l4Re31M/s320/2010-10-16_10.31.53.jpg" /></a><br /><br />And my favorite so far....<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZonNiDLNf91RqEtd2bbFxudBETnSZ0UmoVJefwch5vqQslG9FBi3ivk2rr9mE5EorPJFsjk2GT4LT3-hO-SIR0yjReCADRWiT51nM6-bWdG2iQRZ-fwzcVnWlBa8clAd-IOCzABxkS_Q/s1600/2010-10-16_10.33.34.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529742022198046562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZonNiDLNf91RqEtd2bbFxudBETnSZ0UmoVJefwch5vqQslG9FBi3ivk2rr9mE5EorPJFsjk2GT4LT3-hO-SIR0yjReCADRWiT51nM6-bWdG2iQRZ-fwzcVnWlBa8clAd-IOCzABxkS_Q/s320/2010-10-16_10.33.34.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-11482594121482173392010-09-26T16:19:00.000-07:002010-09-26T16:26:09.158-07:00High Deducible Health Insurance - Would you buy it?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxvru-dcXm5fpEcQE4n75KwFyb-zuRM36qHICpjOpzybuSa1QygYaGdJV8-Mmc4G0LSUtbfLgxjpsy_XpDv0-KyFVGDb9SfghVVqMBo62hs-ky_nxYaj0QBolbjBz89FqiMVS47-22Hw/s1600/health.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521366701733375106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzxvru-dcXm5fpEcQE4n75KwFyb-zuRM36qHICpjOpzybuSa1QygYaGdJV8-Mmc4G0LSUtbfLgxjpsy_XpDv0-KyFVGDb9SfghVVqMBo62hs-ky_nxYaj0QBolbjBz89FqiMVS47-22Hw/s320/health.jpg" /></a><br /><div>There has been a lot of discussion regarding healthcare reform in the news lately. Times are tough and many employers are scaling back benefits including insurance options. This brings me to my poll question this week:</div><div> </div><div>Would you purchase health insurance from your employer if the only option was a $10,000 deductible?</div><div> </div><div>This means the first $10,000 in any costs, including prescriptions are paid out of your pocket.</div><div> </div><div>Your comments about health care and health care reform would interest me also.</div>QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-48155387762750380862010-09-11T07:20:00.000-07:002010-09-11T07:23:18.726-07:00God Bless America<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijXLhydBN-uYpiRriwgNkkKOkITcXfygDSESCmAU6SH1d0FwYmLH_Qiat7YZBdlln6bT6PE-cM_7FVNnaRuPkEdTv2vqKA7tssBnpQ5arkz9-AVqC6-FGpcsf8nAdylpb1iVzGW61DJbU/s1600/smoke+ny.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 197px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515660757540931474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijXLhydBN-uYpiRriwgNkkKOkITcXfygDSESCmAU6SH1d0FwYmLH_Qiat7YZBdlln6bT6PE-cM_7FVNnaRuPkEdTv2vqKA7tssBnpQ5arkz9-AVqC6-FGpcsf8nAdylpb1iVzGW61DJbU/s320/smoke+ny.jpg" /></a> God bless America. </div><div align="center">We'll not forget that horrific day.</div><div align="center">Dream kindly of the country you would like us become in the future.<br /></div>QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968882881001230066.post-8308165380435626352010-09-06T14:29:00.001-07:002010-09-06T14:39:06.878-07:00RIP Robert Schimmel<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGf4p9i4nX3okTMBu7V31LXldkyYenFD4-Pxx-4Vconoi8-jfnB9TQzROA8oMaogUmo5cKbB4pIJsYNiM7ghLjR6u9cUFsmM6kfkEoYHUqakECl0hNQYJF6ymShuNsDWUi3qGAherloBE/s1600/amd_robert_schimmel.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 234px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513916060846097250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGf4p9i4nX3okTMBu7V31LXldkyYenFD4-Pxx-4Vconoi8-jfnB9TQzROA8oMaogUmo5cKbB4pIJsYNiM7ghLjR6u9cUFsmM6kfkEoYHUqakECl0hNQYJF6ymShuNsDWUi3qGAherloBE/s320/amd_robert_schimmel.jpg" /></a> I was so sad to hear about the death this week of comedian Robert <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Schimmel</span>. He was one of the few <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">comedians</span> that made me laugh so hard I cried. He survived a heart attack and cancer. He died this week after a serious auto accident in the Phoenix / Scottsdale area. <br /><br />I had the pleasure of seeing his show at the Tempe <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Improv</span>. I had a good friend who was battling cancer. I sent him a book <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">written</span> by Mr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Schimmel</span> titled "Cancer on $5 a day, not including chemo". He so made my friend laugh and it was so nice for him to read a book by another person going through cancer treatment.<br /><br />Even though I did not know him personally I am so glad that I knew about him and had the opportunity to laugh at his jokes.<br /><br /><br />RIP Robert <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Schimmel</span> - you will be missed.QCEVOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11702900772777574909noreply@blogger.com1