heppnerguy Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Well we are getting all moved into our new home in Arizona. It has been a little on the warn side but hey, it is Arizona you know. We got our new front room furniture today and our television and internet, as well as a phone put in today. My wife and son got all the walls decorated today and it is starting to feel like home. We really like the area we are in as there is about everything in the way of stores you can think of, unlike Heppner and surrounding area, unless you are willing to drive 90 miles to shop. I am starting on my shop now and the progress is a little slow but it will get done soon. I missed my wonderful family here in The Village and this is the first and only place I have gone to since I got my computer hooked up. We went to dinner and the temp at 4:30 was 111 degrees. The heat takes a lot out of one quickly here. We will be heading back to Oregon for a couple of weeks to take in the eclipse. This will be only the second total solar eclipse that I have ever witnessed and I do not want to miss it. Hope to be able to find some time to check out how everyone is getting along and see what you are all up to. I hope by the middle of next week I will get to have more time on line. Dick heppnerguy bobscroll, SCROLLSAW703, Lucky2 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 57 minutes ago, heppnerguy said: Well we are getting all moved into our new home in Arizona. It has been a little on the warn side but hey, it is Arizona you know. We got our new front room furniture today and our television and internet, as well as a phone put in today. My wife and son got all the walls decorated today and it is starting to feel like home. We really like the area we are in as there is about everything in the way of stores you can think of, unlike Heppner and surrounding area, unless you are willing to drive 90 miles to shop. I am starting on my shop now and the progress is a little slow but it will get done soon. I missed my wonderful family here in The Village and this is the first and only place I have gone to since I got my computer hooked up. We went to dinner and the temp at 4:30 was 111 degrees. The heat takes a lot out of one quickly here. We will be heading back to Oregon for a couple of weeks to take in the eclipse. This will be only the second total solar eclipse that I have ever witnessed and I do not want to miss it. Hope to be able to find some time to check out how everyone is getting along and see what you are all up to. I hope by the middle of next week I will get to have more time on line. Dick heppnerguy I have often wondered if it's difficult to cool a house when the temperature is that high. I feel it would be hard to cool a house here if it got to 111*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Thanks for the up-date, Dick, I'm glad you are getting settled in and hope it was all smooth sailing. I am also praying for you that the transition remains enjoyable with as little stress as possible. Can't wait to see you start sharing pics of your work with us. God Bless! Spirithorse heppnerguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Glad you are settling in nicely Dick. The heat is something you are going to have to get used to I guess......Heat is not for me, thank you. I only have to go a day with out popping into the Village and I am itching to get there so I know how you feel. Good luck with the workshop hope you manage to get it set up quickly. Marg heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Dick Great to see ya back on line,and back in The Village.It's been awhile since I had to move,but I haven't forgotten what a chore it can be.You and yours stay cool out there in Arizona. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Glad to see you back Dick. Enjoy your new home. After a while, it will feel like you lived there forever. Can't help you with the heat though. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE_M Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 111 degrees. But they say it's a dry heat. That means you stay out too long and slowly turn into people jerky. No worries though, the monsoons will soon be upon us. That means it will still be 111 degrees but with much higher humidity so if you stay out too long you boil like a lobster in the pot until the evening thunderstorm hits and the temperature plummets all the way down to 107 and you have to grab a sweater to keep the chills away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birchbark Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) Here's a plastic mailbox in Mesa recently. No Thank You... Russell Edited June 24, 2017 by Birchbark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Well they say getting there is half the fun. I've had to set up a new shops over the years and always thought of it as enjoyable, always planing to make it better and even succeeding sometimes. As far as heat -- here in South Texas we have our share. Glad to hear your getting all put together may as well enjoy doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Good to see you up and with internet access Dick. Glad things seem to be going fairly well for you and the Mrs with the move. Hope you get things settled in nicely and enjoy it and get time to get in your shop soon. The eclipse is suppose to come fairly close to us and husband took the day off work to make sure we can see it together. Look forward to hearing more about your move and setup when you have time to share. Not sure I could handle that heat. hubby would probably like it - he's always cold - I'm always hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorcier Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Where abouts in Arizona did you move? I am between Bullheard City and Needles. It was hot here last Tuesday. 130 degrees Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Glad you are getting moved in. Hope it's going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Well Dick, welcome back and welcome home! Are you going to change your screen name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Glad the move went well. That is serious heat dry or not. Russell LOL that is a bit scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Welcome back Dick.Glad to hear your getting moved in and settled.111* is a little warm Just don't overdue it in that kind of heat. I wished we were closer to the eclipse too many things going on here to take time away. Keep us posted on your progress and be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Glad you are safley moved and setting up shop again ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Hi Dick and thanks for the update! Don't forget your Stetson hat and your pocket fan LOL Catch you later, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted June 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 On 6/23/2017 at 8:54 PM, hawkeye10 said: I have often wondered if it's difficult to cool a house when the temperature is that high. I feel it would be hard to cool a house here if it got to 111*. Our house is staying cool enough. I hear the costs of electricity is high here. Not too excited about getting the first bill from that. We have 2 garages, one is a single car garage and the other is a double garage. I am using the double garage for my shop as we only have one car now. The double car garage has it's own heat pump for the air conditioning will be most welcome. I also bought a large fan for my shop that keeps the air circulating well. so far so good. it is 109 right now, outside Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted June 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 On 6/24/2017 at 6:45 AM, rdatelle said: Glad to see you back Dick. Enjoy your new home. After a while, it will feel like you lived there forever. Can't help you with the heat though. The really hot part only lasts for about 3 months and then the winter temps are like summer in an lot of places. No snowmen building going on here in the winter. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted June 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 On 6/24/2017 at 9:07 AM, JOE_M said: 111 degrees. But they say it's a dry heat. That means you stay out too long and slowly turn into people jerky. No worries though, the monsoons will soon be upon us. That means it will still be 111 degrees but with much higher humidity so if you stay out too long you boil like a lobster in the pot until the evening thunderstorm hits and the temperature plummets all the way down to 107 and you have to grab a sweater to keep the chills away. I have yet to experience the monsoons but I hope I am ready when they get here. Where are you located? The map looks like Europe for you. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE_M Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) Yes, the map says I'm in Azerbaijan but I'm really in Whetstone AZ- about 60 miles south of Tucson, 10 miles north of Fort Huachuca. Joe. Edit: If your garage is built for it you can install a solar powered gable fan that will help with the heat but not raise your electric bill. Edited June 25, 2017 by JOE_M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 17 hours ago, heppnerguy said: The really hot part only lasts for about 3 months and then the winter temps are like summer in an lot of places. No snowmen building going on here in the winter. Dick heppnerguy Since my daughter is getting ready to move to Phoenix next month, I'm suddenly interested in the weather out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted June 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 On 6/26/2017 at 7:49 AM, Jim McDonald said: Since my daughter is getting ready to move to Phoenix next month, I'm suddenly interested in the weather out there. This is another record for high temps. When you come visit your daughter you will have to look us up. not that far away. would love to meet you and yours. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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