I am visiting AZ for the first time and someone told me to go to Sedona. What is there to do there?
Sedona is wonderful!!! There is a pink Jeep tour company that takes you on a wonderful tour of the back country where they will actually climb the hills!! Its really interesting!!!!!!! Oak Creek Canyon is also wonderful to spend time at, next to the water and the beautiful trees. You can also Walk through town and enjoy all the artistry and its just a wonderful place to vacation. La Berge Hotel Cabins is a neat place to stay..but it is a little pricy. Also if you get time to go into Phoenix, I would go up to Apache Junction and then take the back roads up to Sedona...you can actually drive through the mountain communities almost all the way up to Sedona. Its a beautiful drive..but if you want to go direct...just go straight up 17 Freeway (Black Canyon Freeway). Its about 2-1/2 hour drive. Whatever you decide to do, have a great vacation and have fun!! Also if you get a chance to go through Phoenix, you can go up to Camelback Mountain and climb up to the top of the mountain and look all over the valley..its a beautiful view!!! Also there is the Phoenix Zoo, and all the museums downtown. Also if you get a chance to eat in Phoenix, I would definitely try these 3 restaurants. "Monti's" Steakhouse on Mill Ave In Tempe, American Bar & Grill in Mesa on Alma School Road and that is downstairs in the Bank of America Building. The most fun place to eat though is at Rustler's Rooste over in Phoenix off the 10 Freeway @ Baseline. Its located at the Point Resort up at the top of the hill. There is a bull in the pen outside the front door, and then you can take the slide into the dining room!! Make sure you tell them you want a window seat so you can look out at the valley. Well, I hope this information will help you..If you need more, dont hesitate to email me at:triggersrescue_2000@yahoo.com. My name is Yvonne
Brackish water artificial pond?!?
Alrighty... I'm rambly and I've got ideas going through my poor little brain, and going out today with my mother and aunt for this little local backyard garden pond tour thing that was going on got the gears cranking to the point that I think I'm smelling smoke... (ok, ok, that ~could~ be something else, but bear with me) Couple questions lately have made me really start thinking about my brackish water tank that I want to set up one day, but looking at these koi ponds today was just.... WOW!!! (some people have waaaaay too much money and should give me some is all I got to say about that...) Some of these ponds if they had been set up brackish instead of fresh could easily have held legal size reds and snook rather than silly ol' koi, and at first I was thinking "Why not bluegill and bass rather than koi?" but there was one right on the river... Just the stones used for this pond... no, waterfall, stream, terraced landscaping, little pond, another waterfall, more stream, a little bigger pond, another little waterfall and stream down to the big pond at the bottom... jeeze, not to mention the dry-stacked wall along their property line... I don't even want to think about it and that's JUST THE STONES!!! Anyway, koi just don't belong within spitting distance of brackish water as far as I'm concerned. (I know, this is fishing section, not gardening or pet fish section, but bear with me, I like everyone here better) Anyway, there's a point here somewhere... Ah, there it is... Considering you can catch reds in insanely shallow water, would it be feasable to set up, rather than a brackish water fishtank, a brackish water backyard pond? get one of the big preformed things from the hardware store, the primo filtration system you need for things like that, just fill it with good ol' IRL water with maybe a layer of lagoon floor on the bottom, get some seagrasses going.... These were all gorgeous ponds, and gave me so many nifty ideas, but for some reason it always goes back to brackish water for me.... start with a little barely-keeper red, maybe a little seatrout... toadfish, horseshoe crab or three, little stingray, come on people, you gotta admit, it would rock...
Which is more popular, fishing or diving? Which is more expensive?
I think this answer is very subjective; I like fishing, but I love diving I think fishing is universal and, while it can vary with location, it is likely cheaper. Diving requires expensive specialized equipment and training, which limits the amount of people who can partake in the sport by health at the very least and potentially income. In contrast, while there is a certain finesse to fishing, it's something that can be attempted with no special training or equipment. When you broach into the niches of fishing such as fly-fishing, is when instruction can come in handy. I can remember going fishing with my dad when I was younger than five. You can't do that with diving. Because of these factors, I would argue that fishing is more popular--because it is available in all parts of the world for no training.In terms of expenses: there are cheap and expensive ways to do both depending on if you already purchased your own gear and what type of each activity you want to do. For example, deep sea fishing will be more expensive than fishing off a beach due to boat rental and/or fuel costs. There are also different qualities of reels and rods that can be purchased based off what you are trying to catch. In contrast, I know of dive shops that do "free dives" for those who have their own gear or cheaper rental days to promote the dive community to get together. Alternatively, if you're on vacation and you need to rent gear and take a refresher course, you could be paying as much as $300 for a couple dives. Some countries, like Australia, also impose heavy taxes (in the form of permits) on both activities to try and offset the footprint these have on the environment. Hope this helps!
In your opinion, are cats or dogs better? Why?
It really depends on your lifestyle, what you value in a pet, your time commitment, etc.... Some people decide to get both. Here are some things to think about. (I'm not a big cat person, so I may have some cat facts wrong).Advantages of Dogs:Dogs are always happy to see you. They yearn for your affection, will follow you around the house, and will come when called. They are loyal and really enjoy your company.Dogs are more trainable. Teaching them to do tricks is fun, although it does take some time investment.Dogs are great activity partners. You can take them running, hiking, and walking in off-leash areas (some beaches and parks allow your dog to roam free). It's awesome having a running partner who's ready to go whenever you are.Dogs can be hypoallergenic. If you have allergies, you can find breeds of dogs that don't shed. Cats like to clean themselves a lot, and the saliva dries up and turns into allergy-inducing dander.Dogs are good alarm systems. I feel safer knowing our dogs will alert us if there are intruders, especially the evil possums and squirrels. I think I read a study somewhere that said neighborhoods with dogs have a lower chance of break-ins.Puppies are cute.Advantages of Cats:Cats are lower maintenance. You don't need to take them on walks or runs to keep them happy and healthy. You can also leave town for a weekend, and the cat will feed, water, and clean up after itself. You'll need to board the dog if you're going anywhere.Cats don't require training. If you don't have time to teach your dog good behavior, you're going to have a tough time with bad behavior. Cats, on the other hand, naturally do the right thing (in general). Also, cats aren't really trainable, so it's a moot point.Cats don't smell bad. Most dogs do (not our labradoodles -- they usually smell like teddy bears).Cats don't need a yard. Having a yard and doggy door is more convenient for dog owners. Cats are good to go with their litter boxes.Cats don't bark. They do, however, have a wretched meow when they're in heat.Kittens are cute.
Why did shipbuilding become the primary industry in Venice?
Venice is made up of low-lying islands. To get to the mainland, they had to be good at making and using boats. So I guess fishing came easy to them (they probably had to fish since there isn't alot of agriculture on the islands)