Fudge and Pickles

Tucson Gated Communities and Pranking Boomers

Gate code box with do not touch sign

 
One of the things that Tucson gated communities may have to adjust to is the sense of humor that many Boomers will be bringing with them when moving to Tucson. 
Don’t forget that while the retiring of the first of the boomers has begun, it will continue for years and many of them were the flower children [...]


Tucson Snowbirds Late Arrival Predicted

What Do Snowbirds Look Like
There are migrations that happen every year.  Many people gather and celebrate the return of visitors making their part of the world famous; Famous at least in the local sense of the word.

The Swallows to San Juan Capistrano
The Monarchs to Mexico
The Buzzards to Hinckley
The Snowbirds to Tucson

The [...]


A Hole in the Sidewalk

I was waiting outside our office for a client to arrive after their full work day.  Walking back and forth enjoying one of the first cool evenings of fall as it arrives here in Tucson, AZ.  I looked down just in time to see an ant quickly going about its business and running right under [...]


Conversation Between X’er Son and Boomer Dad (in 10 years)

gate code box 9 digit code notice

 
                               
 
“So dad how are you getting along with the new 9 digit gate code?”
“I got a tatoo.”
“What’s that got to do with the gate code?”
“It is the gate code”
“You got the gate code tatooed on your hand?”
“Yep.”
“Has it helped?”
“It did for awhile, but lately, I can’t remember what number I just punched in.”
“What are you [...]


UnBury The Bone

Our Dog used to take a nice juicy bone and after the initial chewing he would bury it so he could find it again later have another good chew. Newspapers like to Bury The Bone, they take all the dirt and show it first and talk about it, but buried somewhere in the story is [...]