Cool, you got to see the good years.
You name one of the reason I left So. Cal, got too crowded. But the mid 70's through the 80's was a great time to live there.
What part of AZ are you in?
My Dad is off of 17 and Carefree Hwy. N Phoenix, visit there often.
I am in Scottsdale. I may be moving to Australia in the near future.