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BigRod
Over 90 days ago
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Having lived in California since 1971.. I can tell you that the best way to see California is in your rearview mirror.. it is overcrowded.. under serviced.. over taxed.. unlivable with most single incomes.. and despite being the 5th largest economy IN THE WORLD!!! is still damn near bankrupt.. oh.. and don't forget earthquakes.. dropping off into the ocean.. and did I mention.. OVERCROWDED?.. commute traffic is ALL DAY.. not just morning and evening.. and lastly.. it has the highest rate of unemployment.. but hey.. we have beaches...
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WOW! You are most unkind to one of the most beautiful and dynamic places in the world. Granted the government is populated by statist morons but that is a separate issue.
There is truth to what you say but I feel that even with the problems California is an incredible place and for every negative you list I could list 100 positives, maybe even 1000.
The whole world is going into the hopper, not just California.
True that, Kyle.
I lived in California the first 18 years of my life, and even though I don't know much else, I do know this: I moved to Texas late last summer, and I feel like I moved out of my comfort zone into some foreign place. The light isn't the same, the scenery isn't the same, the people damn sure aren't the same. People here act like this is the best place on earth, but just as you think California's shitty BigRod, I don't see how people are so in love with Texas- at least not this part of it, I can't speak for parts I haven't seen. The heat here is crazy though, and it gets cold in winter too. People are like: "you weren't born in TX but you got here as fast as you could, right?"I say: nope, just here to take your money. Economics, baby.
There is something about California- with all the problems and the fact that I would spend way more to live even if I made as much money doing what I do there as here, I'd move in a heartbeat if that's all there was to the decision. More things getting created, more things on the cutting edge. From all I hear and what I have seen, I prefer evil California any day. I miss it.
On all the things you said is wrong with it, that's all true I am sure, but there's a reason people put up with all that shit anyway. It's still California, baby!
Kyle and Lady.. I agree with everything both of you said.. you can dig deep and move rocks and look between the monster homes that have blocked all the best beaches.. you can stand in line for two hours at the movies and dining establishments you used to just walk in to.. or take an hour and a half just to check out at Costco.. this isn't me being bitter.. this is reality.. is there beauty here?.. of course.. stunning beauty that brings tears to your eyes for the way it used to be and could have been.. are there endless activities to keep us entertained?.. absolutely.. if you like spending $300 just to go to a ballgame.. or $750 for a night at the theater..
I guess my whole point is this.. all of the reasons you both stated exist and are valid.. but put on a scale.. in my eyes the issues I mentioned create a huge imbalance in the true quality of life in California..
Also Lady.. in what must be some sort of cosmic irony.. I was raised in Dallas.. and moved to California.. and no.. I don't want to go back there either...
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Having lived in California since 1971.. I can tell you that the best way to see California is in your rearview mirror.. it is overcrowded.. under serviced.. over taxed.. unlivable with most single incomes.. and despite being the 5th largest economy IN THE WORLD!!! is still damn near bankrupt.. oh.. and don't forget earthquakes.. dropping off into the ocean.. and did I mention.. OVERCROWDED?.. commute traffic is ALL DAY.. not just morning and evening.. and lastly.. it has the highest rate of unemployment.. but hey.. we have beaches...
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Mayberry RFD... a much simpler time and place.. I bet Andy and Opie and Barney and Aunt Bee are still there..
They are and they said it's your turn to bring the apple cider for the barn dance on Saturday. Don't forget the cups.
Right you are.. a batch of barrel cider and good ol' mason jars to drink out of.. throw in some fried bologna sammiches and some yeller cake.. we got a party...
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Quote by WellMadeMaleQuote by chefkathleenQuote by BigRod
hell.. I get aroused when someone pours me a cup of coffee.. throw in a shave and we're in for about 4 hours of hot pig sex...
I can throw a little cream in that for ya, Rod.
Would you like any sugar, too?
Damn WMM you sexy thang... between you and chef I'm sportin' enough wood to build a small duplex...
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I'll be chef's groupie... lol..
Cool. I have a groupie with wings! Ok, Groupie, I'll be chiffonading some lettuce later tonight. And for added spice, to really make you happy, I just might, if you're a good boy, use the mousseline chinoise.
hell chef.. you had me at a bologna sammich and a six pack...
Laughing me ass off! Ok. Out on the back porch at sunset.
sounds like paradise chef.. turn on the Perry Como and have a beer with me... we'll toast to the setting sun and the rising moon..
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I'll be chef's groupie... lol..
Cool. I have a groupie with wings! Ok, Groupie, I'll be chiffonading some lettuce later tonight. And for added spice, to really make you happy, I just might, if you're a good boy, use the mousseline chinoise.
hell chef.. you had me at a bologna sammich and a six pack...
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I think in this day and age of technology people want their information fast and furious.. the art of reading a book has become secondary to text speak.. a page and a half explanation of seduction has been reduced to "he fucked her".. as for myself.. not that anyone notices.. I tend to write in short bursts of thought.. now.. I.. leave.. you.. with.. that.. thought..
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We were very poor in my youth.. probably white trash at the time.. when I was 6 years old we lived in Indianapolis, Indiana.. I can remember the only shoes I had were canvas keds which were ripped and had holes.. the laces basically held them together.. I had to walk to school and the snow was still wet and slushy.. the teacher made me sit on her desk while she rubbed my feet.. I can remember all of the other kids laughing and I hated her for that.. it wasn't until years later that I thought of the kindness and love for her to rub a cold poor boys feet.. that's what I remember.. true story...
