Moving from AZ to the Pacific Northwest by Mary Johnson

Sun Does Not Mean Warmth
I used to see the sun and equate it to living on the face of it and dressing as minimally as possible. Needless to say my first winter here was pretty gruesome.

Trust
I have learned to never trust the weatherman, period.

Driving
It’s surprising to see how many people don’t know how to drive in the rain up here. Even more surprising to see how they drive even worse on sunny days.

Layers
It’s imperative to dress in layers. People carry backpacks for a reason, it’s like an adult diaper bag for that extra layer of clothing.

Sucker Holes
Those little patches of blue sky in the midst of an otherwise overcast day. Do not be fooled. There’s a reason why they’re called sucker holes.

Coffee
Coffee isn’t just for hangover mornings afternoons. In fact, if I couldn’t cross the street to get a steaming cup of joe made by somebody else whenever I wanted I’d probably be kinda bummed.

Weather
There is no such thing as bad weather, just having the wrong clothing.

Dressing
Like my closet threw up on me is fun, and nobody seems to care.

Jeans
I’ve learned that wearing jeans year round is acceptable and bearable since summers don’t get up to 115. This as also conductive to me wearing my Doc Martins as well.

Ink Artist

Tattoos have been an art form since ancient times, practiced by many cultures across the globe. Ink has even been found on a 5,000-year-old mummy in the Alps. Over the last few decades, tattoos have evolved from crude dedications to “Mom” to being featured on the walls of renowned art museums.

Tighter health regulations, better technology and pigments also have allowed ink artists to create more intricate and striking designs, showing off their skills as fine artists. Many tattoo artists hold fine arts degrees or have spent years studying illustration and drawing. These skills allow artists to create stunning custom artwork that also tells a story, including lifelike portraits and vibrant whole-body tattoos. Back-alley tattoo parlors have been replaced with tattoo studios occupying high-end retail areas, catering to celebrities and others who can afford the best work money can

buy. Tattoo artistry also has receivedmainstream recognition, appearing as museum exhibits and with major national conventions dedicated to the craft. “Skin,” a documentary released late last year, explores tattoos as fine art.

Since 2001, a project called the Art Fusion Experiment has featured internationally renowned tattoo artists creating collaborative works of art on paper and canvas. The work is auctioned off and proceeds benefit local charities that support the arts.

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Havasu Salon: Hey there I know this is a long shot in the dark but I seen you the other day at a Salon you do the pedicures and manicures. we exchanged looks while you were painting the old ladys toes. you were wearing black pants and a green striped sweater with short black hair and tattoos on your left arm. I was just curious as to if you even like women and or would just want to hang out. If this is you write me with the title being the name of the nail polish color that you complemented on me. hope this finds you. thanks LHC

Biker Dude At Chilis:
Saw you in Chilis today, full grey beard, you were wearing jeans, jean jacket, boots, blue sunglasses. would like to hook up if interested. Was in the bathroom. What color jacket was I wearing? LHC

One Sexy Lady:
The sexy lady going into Shameless store in Desert Hills. On Feb 16th We said Hi you said nice car. You are one hot lady would like to get to know you. hope you see this? LHC

Campbell Cove Deli:
Your a really cute blond girl. I come in the morning and just hoped I would hear from you.  LHC

JC Pennys Check Out:
Looking for the checkout gal that put my purchase in the bag before she entered it, gave us more time to chat, would love to talk more, tell me what item u put in the bag.  LHC

The Gin Mill
Next to Darleen’s Tea Room.

Darleen’s Tea Room is opening a full bar next door to their current location which will be called “The Gin Mill”. It will have a comfortable jazzy feel with high top tables. Food service will be available from Darleen’s and will include items off of the current menu including tasty tapas. Look for it to open this March.

NEW FULL BAR at Schlotskys?

Schlotzsky’s is turning the meeting – banquet room just to the right as you walk in the front door, into an upscale bar called “Lotz on the Rocks”. Another great attraction for uptown Havasu!

WHAT HAPPENED TO Someplace Special?

What was one of our favorite lunch spots closed during the Holidays. Owners Sean and Anna Bowe closed the restaurant part of the business so that they could concentrate on their growing baking business, supplying breads, rolls, buns and other baked goods to discerning restaurants here in Havasu. I know that when I have a special sandwich or burger planned that’s where I go to get my rolls. Well the good news is that Mark Roach will be opening the restaurant back up with a revamped menu featuring some of the local favorites from before along with some fresh new ideas. We wish them well and look forward to the re-opening in March.

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Sat. At Smiths: To the women in camo, at smiths Saturday, we made eye contact in the fruit dept as you chose the right tomato. Lets talk. I was the one in the black jacket LHC

Long Hair & Tight Pants: Safeway around 3pm on Thanksgiving. We made eye contact a few times and I asked how you were. You seemed really nice. Kind of interesting how it all flowed. Don’t know if you live here or just visiting but if you ever read this, it could be another sign that we should meet. I had the red scooter, you had the tan Toyota LHC

Havasu Fitness between 9-10 am: To You had a white shirt, cut to fit, (very HOT), Red shorts, tats, nice set of guns,overall package was turning me on. Your a few years younger then I, we made eye contact a few times. Not sure how open you are, but I’d be interested in finding out. If interested I have pics to share or we can meet up at a discreet place, I need to keep this on the DL. LHC

Smiths & Green Tea: I ran into you and I’ll let fate decide if you might respond or see this. I was very attracted to you and thought you were very beautiful.

Girls at the bar on Thursday evening: There were two girls at the bar at Chilis in Kingman around 630 or 7. Had tattoos and were petite girls. Im not from Kingman but was visiting family in town. We made eye contact a few times and I thought you both were cute. KINGMAN

Jacks Auto Part Driver: You come to the shop I work at on Saturday’s I think your very cute if you would like to get some coffee or dinner sometime hit me up LHC

Lady At The DMV: I came to get title transferred On 1/3/12 you were the nicest person I’ve come across since moving, along with being very attractive, I notice no wedding ring, unfortunately it was a day after the holiday and you all were packed, I would love a chance to take you to dinner! If you see this reply back or if you know this girl tell her I’d like to meet her LHC

Red Mask
In Arizona any misdemeanor committed while wearing a red mask is considered a felony.

Donkey
In Arizona it is illegal to let a donkey sleep in a bathtub.

Brothels
No more than six girls may live in any house. The zoning ordinance was intended to crack down on the proliferation of brothels. However, lawmakers did not foresee cultural changes such as groups of girls living together in a sorority house.

Dental Hygiene
In tombstone it is illegal for men and women over the age of 18 to have less than one missing tooth visible when smiling.

Fake Dealer
It is illegal to sell fake Cocaine in AZ. If you are a drug dealer makes sure your products are legit or you will go to jail.

Camel Killers
It is illegal to kill a camel in AZ. As strange as this law is in the desert, the government brought a group of camels in for an experiment and let them go in the desert.

LOOK WHO’ S COMING TO HAVASU

Almost anyone who frequents Mammoth Mountain has enjoyed a country style breakfast at the local icon The Stove. We are happy to share that The Stove is coming to Havasu in the space previously occupied by Chronic Taco. Glenn Taylor, owner of The Stove and Perry’s Italian Café of Mammoth Lakes, CA spent some time in the offices of itswhatsnow.com to fill us in on the details. Stay tuned for further updates.

Have You Been Wondering?
What is being built next to In-N-Out?

The grading of the lot next to In-N-Out would get any local excited and wondering. Could it be, are we are finally getting that Olive Garden? Did someone come to there senses and decide to build a Red Lobster? Of course not! This is Havasu, what is getting built is exactly what should of been expected, another strip mall. Hooray

Nancy’s Ice House
Now a pizzeria?

Full Throttle Pizzeria and bar is hoping to open in February. Be on the lookout and check out the remodel pictures on Facebook.

2nd Annual Lake Havasu Balloon fest: This Year’s Balloon Festival had a record attendance, probably the biggest event ever in Lake Havasu City. It is now the largest January Hot Air Balloon event in the nation. Nearly 700 volunteers, organized by the Rotary Clubs and London Bridge Lions Club, staffed the 4 day event. The flying weather was perfect on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Saturday was too breezy for the balloons, but the festival events were still well attended. Final Balloon Fest Accounting is still pending, but it will surely result in well over  $100,000 of funds to be donated to local charities.