Yuma

robatthelake wrote:
Yuma...A Pit Stop on the way to somewhere better!

I just don't get what draws people to this place. It's Windy ,dusty and either Too Hot or Freezing Cold!

Sorry I just can't recommend Yuma as a destination for the Winter!

I asked my parents during a visit why they were in Yuma? Their reply was after the first year they returned to be with the friends they met.

Somehow it alluded them that for one more year somewhere else the same would occur. They moved from bump pull to MH to single wide to double wide all in two adjacent parks on 4th Ave South. Capri was the last one. They had workers take advantage of them, things stole from their yard and two bank employees steal three thousand dollars from a savings account. I worked in banking and was able to get the bank to replace the missing funds. However it was a very trying event at their age.

They did get good care at the Yuma Hospital. Which is true for most of the Arizona hospitals that regularly treat grey hairs.

Chris

robatthelake wrote:
Yuma...A Pit Stop on the way to somewhere better!

I just don't get what draws people to this place. It's Windy ,dusty and either Too Hot or Freezing Cold!

Sorry I just can't recommend Yuma as a destination for the Winter!

We went to Yuma for a week several years ago - about 4 days to long of a stay. Only if you had a lot of friends that you wanted to be with that insisted on Yuma could I say that would be a good place to go. Or if you really, really needed a lot of meds and needed to make several trips across the border.

Any of the towns around either Phoenix or Tucson have RV parks with better restaurants, museums, attractions, shopping, etc., nearby for about the same price.

Barb

I really need to go back and take another look, as I have been saying for years "when they stick the big emena tube in Earth, it is going in real close to Yuma!"

And that may not be fair!

Chris

Me Again wrote:
I really need to go back and take another look, as I have been saying for years "when they stick the big emena tube in Earth, it is going in real close to Yuma!"

And that may not be fair!

Chris

I think it is a fair statement but as said friends are the reason for going to the same rv park or area.
chevman

Me Again wrote:
I really need to go back and take another look, as I have been saying for years "when they stick the big emena tube in Earth, it is going in real close to Yuma!"

And that may not be fair!

Chris

No just somewhere near Lamar, CO
I think we all have our least fav. places

"It's Windy ,dusty and either Too Hot or Freezing Cold!"....

If you are comparing Yuma winter weather with any other place in AZ, Yuma will measure milder, with less wind/dust than most if not all of the other popular snowbird destinations. January weather comparisons A comparison of wind and air quality will also favor Yuma. Sure Tucson and PHX metro areas will have more amenities, they should given the population.

In Yuma we can have the kayaks launched in 5 minutes after leaving the house, we could not do that in either PHX or Tucson. I can pick all the free lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower we can eat...thanks to the neighboring farms, I can pick grapefruit, oranges, tangelos, pecans, all winter in our yard...and home grown tomatoes in Feb. We can be in MX in 30 minutes, or on the SD beach in 3 hours. Bottom line is Yuma is not for everyone, but to disparage Yuma because it does not suit you, is doing everyone a dis-service... we are all different, we want different things and for the moment, Yuma provides most of what we desire in a winter destination.

Regards
Gemstone

Gemstone wrote:
"It's Windy ,dusty and either Too Hot or Freezing Cold!"....

If you are comparing Yuma winter weather with any other place in AZ, Yuma will measure milder, with less wind/dust than most if not all of the other popular snowbird destinations. January weather comparisons A comparison of wind and air quality will also favor Yuma. Sure Tucson and PHX metro areas will have more amenities, they should given the population.

In Yuma we can have the kayaks launched in 5 minutes after leaving the house, we could not do that in either PHX or Tucson. I can pick all the free lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower we can eat...thanks to the neighboring farms, I can pick grapefruit, oranges, tangelos, pecans, all winter in our yard...and home grown tomatoes in Feb. We can be in MX in 30 minutes, or on the SD beach in 3 hours. Bottom line is Yuma is not for everyone, but to disparage Yuma because it does not suit you, is doing everyone a dis-service... we are all different, we want different things and for the moment, Yuma provides most of what we desire in a winter destination.

Regards
Gemstone

Thank you Sir. Well said. My home is in Yuma and the winter weather can't be beat, and that's enough for me.

Interesting how folks decide upon something---anything---like a vacation spot, truck, motor home, or anything else---then have one of two possible negative reactions: either its the best thing in the world or there's nothing worse. Usually, it's the former.

But I always wonder what motivates them to put down anyone with the opposite opinion. After all, "different strokes for different folks!"

We've wintered in southern California and Arizona for several years now and have enjoyed all the spots we've been. Around Phoenix, there's a lot going on. Being baseball fans, the spring training is nice for us. Lots of state parks close for hiking and peak climbing, etc. The smog and traffic isn't so nice (though often "thrilling").

Southern California (east of the mountains, Borrego Sorings and the like) is scenic and fun, but if you aren't either rich or financially imprudent enough to opt for the Palm Springs area, it is a bit too remote for long term living.

But, weatherwise, they all have seemed pretty much the same (Sonoran desert warmer locations, I mean). They can all be cold, windy, and dusty on occasion. Those are the downsides that "come with the turf", the turf being a warm location.

We finally purchased a park model on a lot in the Fortuna Foothills last winter. It will be a while before I decide whether it was a good move or not, but clearly we thought highly enough of the area to do so. And all that winter traffic and long restaurant waiting lines tells me that quite a few folks clearly think it's a good place to winter.

My criteria for someplace to spend several weeks/months include performing arts, museums, good shopping, good restaurants, large areas with varied terrain to explore, etc., major university nearby, that's why we don't winter in Yuma.

Barb

BarbaraOK wrote:
My criteria for someplace to spend several weeks/months include performing arts, museums, good shopping, good restaurants, large areas with varied terrain to explore, etc., major university nearby, that's why we don't winter in Yuma.

Barb

A short drive from Mesa to Tempe and you have "performing arts, museums(fire trucks even), good restaurants"

We saw "Memphis" for our anniversary at the ASR Gammage theater last winter and really enjoyed it. We also go to the Hale Theater in Gilbert once in a while.

I would not trade the East Valley for anywhere else! Wind in Yuma would make it hard to fly my RC Airplanes!

But "each to their own!" They have Mexico close by! Pills, booze and dental!

Chris