Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~ Doreen McPherson

Tempe Arizona Does Get Cold

At least for those of us who have lived here most of our lives, when the temperature drops to the 30’s, it gets our attention.

Some of us don’t even own ‘appropriate’ clothing!!

I’m not going to get into the statistics, but, I will say that it does not freeze here every winter. When we do have a freeze, it usually happens more in the outer parts of the valley.

Every now and then it creeps right into the middle of town.

There are a number of plants that do not withstand the low temperatures and that is how I know where it really froze.

When you drive through neighborhoods and the rubber trees and the bougainvillea are dead, it was cold.

It was freezing cold.

This photo was taken early this morning. The weather service said it was 35°.

My body said, ‘why are you standing out here?’

Photographs copyright © 2008 Doreen McPherson may not be used or reproduced, in any format, without the express written permission of:

Doreen McPherson, REALTOR^® CNE^™

Keller Williams Arizona Realty, Tempe / Scottsdale Arizona

3920 S. Rural Rd., Suite 110

Tempe, AZ 85282

Serving the Metro Phoenix and Southeast Valley

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

(If you would like to use any of my photos, please ask. I usually give permission for use on family friendly sites, with credit and link back. Thank you.)

Photographs copyright © 2008 Doreen McPherson may not be used or reproduced, in any format, without the express written permission of:

Doreen McPherson, REALTOR^® CNE^™

Keller Williams Arizona Realty, Tempe / Scottsdale Arizona

3920 S. Rural Rd., Suite 110

Tempe, AZ 85282

Serving the Metro Phoenix and Southeast Valley

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

(If you would like to use any of my photos, please ask. I usually give permission for use on family friendly sites, with credit and link back. Thank you.)

Photographs copyright © 2008 Doreen McPherson may not be used or reproduced, in any format, without the express written permission of:

Doreen McPherson, REALTOR^® CNE^™

Keller Williams Arizona Realty, Tempe / Scottsdale Arizona

3920 S. Rural Rd., Suite 110

Tempe, AZ 85282

Serving the Metro Phoenix and Southeast Valley

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

(If you would like to use any of my photos, please ask. I usually give permission for use on family friendly sites, with credit and link back. Thank you.)

New Arizona Law 01.01.2009

A new law, prohibiting any obstruction of your Arizona license plate, goes into effect on January 1, 2009.

Failing to completely display your rear license plate will result in being fined. The fines vary by city, wth the average being $135.00.

This means no part of any lettering on a license plate - such as the word "Arizona" - a plate's numbers or registration sticker may be obstructed by plastic or metal frames that often bear a sports fan's favorite team or serves as a small billboard for an auto dealership.

The law, which passed in 2006, will affect 6.6 million registered vehicles in Arizona that require a license plate, including motorcycles and boat trailers, said Cydney DeModica, spokeswoman for the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division.

I do actually remember reading about this back then. Of course, I promptly forgot about it. Now, I need to head for the toolbox, so I can go out and remove my D-Backs frame. Yes, I admit it, I’m guilty. I am one of those who block the Arizona on the top of my plate with a frame.

Stocking stuffer idea! Pick up a replacement frame for your favorite driver. According to the article, the companies that manufacture the frames have been making them to comply with the new law, so they shouldn’t be too hard to find.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

See the complete article here.

Check out the MVD website here.

Six Year Old Boy Saves Family From Fire

Talk about a clear head and calm reaction!

Six year old Ervin Rodriguez is recovering from smoke inhalation at Banner Children’s Hospital at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa.

“He was a sick little kid when he came here,” said Lisa Hegarty, clinical manager for respiratory care. She said black soot was being suctioned out of his lungs.

The fire started in the bedroom Ervin shared with his brother. He grabbed his brother and ran to wake his parents. They were able to escape just moments before the mobile home was consumed by the fire.

“He just inhaled so much smoke, bless his heart. He was so busy trying to get his family out of the house,” Hegarty said.

No one else was injured, but this family has lost everything. For now, Ervin’s very grateful parents are staying with him in the hospital and his little brothers are with their grandmother.

An account has been set up at Bank of America # 457009020948, to collect money for clothing and furniture.

Ervin is hero!

Please read the complete article here.