Happy 4th of July from Queen Creek / San Tan Valley

4th of July greetings my blog reading friends. Although there were not many partakers the results of my first poll are in. I'd like to thank anyone who took the poll and especially those who left comments.

The question was, Do you feel that illegal immigration lessens your chances for employment?

The answers were, 16% polled said yes. 66% voted no. 50% were said indirectly and 50% said that they were Arizona residents.

Granted I only had about 5-6 people answer the poll, I guess that is a start.

There are a few 4th of July events going on this week in the area.

The Queen Creek Olive Mill has some daytime activities if you don't want to do your own grilling. They will be grilling in the grove. By the way, if you have not tried their cupcakes, please do. They are awesome!
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Of course there are fireworks tonight at Schnepf Farms. The Kiwanis Club hosts this event. See the following link for more information.
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Secondly, your patronage would be helpful for this event as they have struggled with breaking even on this event the past few years. Please click this link for an article about the club and the fireworks show. http://tinyurl.com/33x8rro

Apache Junctions is also holding some day long festivities at the Apache Junction High School. This link will provide a little more information. http://tinyurl.com/2eru586

So here's to a fun and safe holiday.Happy 4th of July!

Questions about Arizona's Illegal Immigration Issues

I don't really know if I have that many readers of this blog but I have decided to add a new poll feature. I hope to add a new poll each week or so and will post the results.

With the new Arizona immigration laws currently in the local and national news I'd like to ask your opinions about illegal immigration and how it is perceived by you.

First blog poll question: Do you feel that illegal immigration lessens your chances of employment?

Please click on my poll but also feel free to elaborate by leaving a comment.

Thanks and have a great day!

Bored in the QC

My apologies that I have not writtine much lately. I'm pretty bored at present. Needless to say, the weather is starting to get hot here. You can fry an egg on the sidewalk. (really) The snowbirds are headed back up north and the Sheriffs are back on Ironwood in the morning watching speeders.

This is the time of year when neighbors hang out indoors to beat the heat or can be found behind block walls floating in their pools.

If you know of anything fun and exciting coming up in the Queen Creek, San Tan Valley area, drop me a line. Otherwise, stay cool!

Evening Craft Show Rhino Caffe

The Rhino Caffe in Queen Creek is holding their monthly craft show at their sweet Caffe off of Elsworth.

Saturday 5/22/2010 4 pm - 8 pm.

Come out and support some local crafters and artists.

For more information about the Rhino Caffe and their events, please check out their calendar on their website.

http://www.rhinocaffe.net/

Miami Arizona - A Short Tour

Antique Store in Miami, Arizona I took a drive a week or so ago to Miami, Arizona. They just happened to be having a street festival called Boomtown Spree.

I'm sharing just a few photos from my short stop in town.

Quaint paintings of cats found around town. Miami is a mining town. The buildings in the town are a bit rundown but you can see the structure of a town that was once vibrant. As seen at the street fair the town is an interesting melting pot of mining families, hippies and laid back entrepreneurs.

There are quite a few cool antique shops right off the main drag through town.

I think for a person interested in antiquing this would be a great way to spend a Saturday morning shopping. There are also a few places to grab a bite to eat.

Cool old espresso machine in an antique store waiting for a rescue.

If nothing else it is certainly a beautiful drive from Queen Creek to Miami.

Kiddie train at street fair.

Hummingbirds in the House!

I've been getting alot of hummingbirds at my feeder, especially at dusk.

I especially like this plastic feeder. It comes apart for easy cleaning.

Here is a recipe for make your own hummingbird nectar to use in your feeder. It's super easy.

Boil four cups of water.
Remove water from the heat.
Stir in one cup of white sugar.
Cool the syrup before filling feeder.
NOTE: Do not use honey, which can cause a fatal fungal infection on the birds' tongues.
NOTE: Do not add food coloring to the solution. It's not necessary, and it may be harmful. Even a small spot of red on the feeder will attract hummingbirds.
You can store the extra syrup in the refrigerator for a week.
Hang the feeder where you can see it from a window.
Clean the feeder at least once a week. In warm weather, you may need to change the syrup and wash out the feeder every day. Don't let the syrup turn cloudy in the feeder — that's mold. It will make hummingbirds avoid your feeder, and it may make them sick.
If ants discover the feeder, discourage them by applying petroleum jelly to the wire that suspends the feeder. Or suspend a cup of water above the feeder. The Nectar Protector accomplishes this easily.
Keep it clean!

Where Have All the Rhino's Gone?

Disregard the photo. Everytime I hear the word Rhino I think of Jim Carey.......

Forget the cowboys in QC, where have all the Rhino's gone? I know, that doesn't even make sense but I have that song Where Have All The Cowboy's Gone in my head after a night of karaoke.

After seeing lots of tweets about Rhino Cafe' I FINALLY got a sneak peak. I went in on a Saturday and had a cup of coffee and a muffin. Very cute place. Very nice folks behind the counter. Good Coffee. Good Muffin.

They have free WIFI so if you are inclined to hang out with your laptop at a cafe', this might be the place for you.

This is another local Queen Creek / San Tan Valley spot worth patronizing so they can stay in business. DO IT ( I command you). I know, that never works but I think it's funny.

If you want more information on Rhino Cafe - CLICK HERE.