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Post by bulkey on Jul 6, 2022 8:09:32 GMT -5
be there when the earth moves and not in a good way and she'll change her tune.
weather ain't everything. I like the feel of SOLID earth. When it moves, it better be for the "right" reason (lol). (This is a "g" rated page, after all)
We actually talked about that. If you could get 15-20 years living there, it would be worth falling off into the ocean. Ah, but what if that happens on the first day you move there?  |
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Post by UConnChapette on Jul 6, 2022 10:54:11 GMT -5
We actually talked about that. If you could get 15-20 years living there, it would be worth falling off into the ocean. Ah, but what if that happens on the first day you move there? Those are the chances you take. Just wear a water flotation device at all times. You’ll be fine. |
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Post by swash on Jul 6, 2022 12:05:27 GMT -5
We actually talked about that. If you could get 15-20 years living there, it would be worth falling off into the ocean. Ah, but what if that happens on the first day you move there? What if you don't go and a meteor hits or your car gets creamed by a drunk driver some random weekday afternoon this month? Can't use that statistical argument without quantifying. |
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Post by pinotbear on Jul 6, 2022 14:28:01 GMT -5
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Post by meyers7 on Jul 7, 2022 9:57:37 GMT -5
We actually talked about that. If you could get 15-20 years living there, it would be worth falling off into the ocean. Ah, but what if that happens on the first day you move there?  Well then it wouldn't be worth it. However at my age, I'm more likely to die in the next 15-20 years than fall into the ocean. So odds are in my favor. |
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Post by bulkey on Jul 7, 2022 11:00:14 GMT -5
Ah, but what if that happens on the first day you move there? Well then it wouldn't be worth it. However at my age, I'm more likely to die in the next 15-20 years than fall into the ocean. So odds are in my favor. Not everyone likes California. A lot more folks leaving than coming. So, there will be plenty of room for you: www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-07/california-exodus-accelerated-during-pandemic-study-shows?srnd=premium&sref=UGneIVZ3I lived in California for 7 years and couldn't wait to leave. I still go back lots (family and friends) and admire the extraordinary (if somewhat fading) natural beauty. Lifestyle? ....that's another thing entirely..... |
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Post by UConnChapette on Jul 8, 2022 9:08:46 GMT -5
I spent the first 12+ years of my life in Southern California. As a child, it was a great place to grow up. Santa Monica beach 40 minutes away, Disneyland about an hour or so away, Dodger baseball, horse back riding in the canyons, Magic Mountain (now Six Flags Magic Mountain) almost in my backyard with multiple visits with friends each summer, Mount Hood within an easy drive for winter time fun in the snow, lots of friends with inground pools...then again, there were the earthquakes (a big 6.6 one in the San Fernando Valley, epicenter about 5 miles from where I lived as the crow flies), brush fires, rattle snakes on the playground on a regular basis, Santa Ana winds (especially concerning during fire season!). Traffic wasn't my concern other than the endless "how much longer?" and "are we there yet?" questions to my parents.
But considering the first list - you take a kid who is 12 going on 13 and move her little girl world from the Southern California playground to Omaha, Nebraska? That should be considered child abuse! The closest thing we had to Disneyland or even Magic Mountain was a tiny little "amusement" park called Peony Park. A gigantic concrete swimming pool with "rides" surrounding it. No mountains. No oceans. No major league sports. Add into that coming into 8th grade in a 7th and 8th grade middle school where cliques had already formed and new kids were held in the highest of suspicion and contempt. That was as traumatic as it could be without really qualifying as trauma. It was a lonely school year for a really shy and introverted kid.
Now? I would not want to live in California at all, unless it was up in the Northern area away from the major population hubs. Even that isn't that appealing.
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Post by meyers7 on Jul 8, 2022 14:45:23 GMT -5
That's what really sold my wife. Laid back, outdoorsy. |
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Post by bulkey on Jul 15, 2022 18:48:07 GMT -5
That's what really sold my wife. Laid back, outdoorsy. In the eye of the beholder, of course, but to me, it's always been a pseudo-laid back style. A whole lot of angst and unhappiness being suppressed. Again, just my sense, but my California friends often seem unsettled in a quiet sort of way. |
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Post by knightsbridgeaz on Jul 16, 2022 14:07:55 GMT -5
That's what really sold my wife. Laid back, outdoorsy. In the eye of the beholder, of course, but to me, it's always been a pseudo-laid back style. A whole lot of angst and unhappiness being suppressed. Again, just my sense, but my California friends often seem unsettled in a quiet sort of way. I'm sure you are right in the cities. In spite of many positives, I can't see living in, for example, San Francisco, even if I could afford it, which I couldn't. But to be fair, the vibe when we were in Santa Cruz was completely different than I have felt other places. Of course there was some poverty but it seemed largely affluent. My wife took several glass classes in the home studio of a glass (and pottery) artist - in the mountains, a number of acres of redwoods, several outbuildings, etc. Obviously worth millions, I'm not speculating. The prices in real estate ads for the desirable properties near the ocean - OMG. But even then - my wife's teacher suffered lots of property damage from a fire a couple of years ago (buildings survived). So it is always something. |
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Post by swash on Jul 17, 2022 9:47:03 GMT -5
In the eye of the beholder, of course, but to me, it's always been a pseudo-laid back style. A whole lot of angst and unhappiness being suppressed. Again, just my sense, but my California friends often seem unsettled in a quiet sort of way. I'm sure you are right in the cities. In spite of many positives, I can't see living in, for example, San Francisco, even if I could afford it, which I couldn't. But to be fair, the vibe when we were in Santa Cruz was completely different than I have felt other places. Of course there was some poverty but it seemed largely affluent. My wife took several glass classes in the home studio of a glass (and pottery) artist - in the mountains, a number of acres of redwoods, several outbuildings, etc. Obviously worth millions, I'm not speculating. The prices in real estate ads for the desirable properties near the ocean - OMG. But even then - my wife's teacher suffered lots of property damage from a fire a couple of years ago (buildings survived). So it is always something. Just because musicians say it ... People are more laid back ... not in my experience. Girls are prettier (or more athletic or some other BS) ... Nope. It's like southern hospitality ... Bless those trash-throwing, Bull-slinging, toothless hatemongers' hearts. And everyone "loves" New York, too. Canadians are all Soorry. Eh? These exxagerations are all mere inches from ethnic jokes and sneaky bigotry. |
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Post by bulkey on Jul 20, 2022 10:17:58 GMT -5
Those looking for a good summer read, I can't recommend too highly Paul Pringle's Bad City. It's an expose' of USC's corruption, from top to bottom, the city of Pasadena, and his own LA Times. Came out yesterday and finished it early this morning. He's a terrific writer and a passionate investigative reporter.
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Post by ken on Aug 2, 2022 14:14:38 GMT -5
Those looking for a good summer read, I can't recommend too highly Paul Pringle's Bad City. It's an expose' of USC's corruption, from top to bottom, the city of Pasadena, and his own LA Times. Came out yesterday and finished it early this morning. He's a terrific writer and a passionate investigative reporter. The truth eventually gets out ............. www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/exclusive-the-battle-over-bad-city/ |
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Post by knightsbridgeaz on Aug 2, 2022 14:39:21 GMT -5
Those looking for a good summer read, I can't recommend too highly Paul Pringle's Bad City. It's an expose' of USC's corruption, from top to bottom, the city of Pasadena, and his own LA Times. Came out yesterday and finished it early this morning. He's a terrific writer and a passionate investigative reporter. The truth eventually gets out ............. www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/exclusive-the-battle-over-bad-city/It is too long a tale for here, but I really can't manage the reading of many books (I am slowly going through Kearns-Goodwin's Lincoln book, been almost 2 months to get 1/3 of the way through). OTH - I can and do read articles, and this was a fascinating one. Both for what it reveals in its own right, as well as what it reveals of the book contents, which I otherwise wouldn't necessarily know. Thanks for posting. I have an overarching idea that organizations - of a variety of sorts - often behave in their own self-interests. Whether that is making a profit, or avoiding scandal, or whatever. Not that making profits is necessarily wrong, but obviously it can be taken too far. These behaviors are sometimes the corporate culture and are sometimes simply driven by individuals within the organization. This piece was quite interesting. |
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Post by UConnChapette on Aug 2, 2022 19:21:27 GMT -5
Been a while since I have posted here (in this thread). Not anywhere near as active here as it was. A sign that life has largely returned to normal, or what passes for normal these days.
I will be heading to the homeland, otherwise known as Nebraska, for an indefinite period of time. My 90 year old dad fell and broke his hip a few weeks ago. His wife (after all these years I still cannot think of her as anything more than my dad’s wife) is younger by about 7 years and has pretty severe short term memory problems, and likely early dementia…maybe more advanced than anyone realizes. Dad is in rehab and they have made the decision to sell their house and move into assisted living. So, I am going out to cheer up dad, help get the house cleaned out and sold, help them get settled into a new place. Oh, and somehow work full time too. I am so fortunate that my company allows us to work full time remote. And I have been full time remote since 2018.
Going to be a challenging, tiring, emotionally draining month or two. I booked one way airfare and left return open ended. When I was looking for flights I thought “airfare isn’t that bad”, until I remembered it was one way. Cost was more than I previously paid for round trip. But, dad is worth it. I don’t know how much longer he will live, but his mom lived to be 98 and other than the hip he is in good health. I just want him to be comfortable and happy in whatever time he may have left.
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Post by bulkey on Aug 2, 2022 20:05:00 GMT -5
Been a while since I have posted here (in this thread). Not anywhere near as active here as it was. A sign that life has largely returned to normal, or what passes for normal these days. I will be heading to the homeland, otherwise known as Nebraska, for an indefinite period of time. My 90 year old dad fell and broke his hip a few weeks ago. His wife (after all these years I still cannot think of her as anything more than my dad’s wife) is younger by about 7 years and has pretty severe short term memory problems, and likely early dementia…maybe more advanced than anyone realizes. Dad is in rehab and they have made the decision to sell their house and move into assisted living. So, I am going out to cheer up dad, help get the house cleaned out and sold, help them get settled into a new place. Oh, and somehow work full time too. I am so fortunate that my company allows us to work full time remote. And I have been full time remote since 2018. Going to be a challenging, tiring, emotionally draining month or two. I booked one way airfare and left return open ended. When I was looking for flights I thought “airfare isn’t that bad”, until I remembered it was one way. Cost was more than I previously paid for round trip. But, dad is worth it. I don’t know how much longer he will live, but his mom lived to be 98 and other than the hip he is in good health. I just want him to be comfortable and happy in whatever time he may have left. So very sorry about your dad, Chappy. He's lucky to have a daughter so devoted as you. Don't become a Cornhusker! Stay a Husky!! And hope it goes as well as possible. |
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Post by rockymtblue2 on Aug 2, 2022 20:38:56 GMT -5
Been a while since I have posted here (in this thread). Not anywhere near as active here as it was. A sign that life has largely returned to normal, or what passes for normal these days. I will be heading to the homeland, otherwise known as Nebraska, for an indefinite period of time. My 90 year old dad fell and broke his hip a few weeks ago. His wife (after all these years I still cannot think of her as anything more than my dad’s wife) is younger by about 7 years and has pretty severe short term memory problems, and likely early dementia…maybe more advanced than anyone realizes. Dad is in rehab and they have made the decision to sell their house and move into assisted living. So, I am going out to cheer up dad, help get the house cleaned out and sold, help them get settled into a new place. Oh, and somehow work full time too. I am so fortunate that my company allows us to work full time remote. And I have been full time remote since 2018. Going to be a challenging, tiring, emotionally draining month or two. I booked one way airfare and left return open ended. When I was looking for flights I thought “airfare isn’t that bad”, until I remembered it was one way. Cost was more than I previously paid for round trip. But, dad is worth it. I don’t know how much longer he will live, but his mom lived to be 98 and other than the hip he is in good health. I just want him to be comfortable and happy in whatever time he may have left. So very sorry about your dad, Chappy. He's lucky to have a daughter so devoted as you. Don't become a Cornhusker! Stay a Husky!! And hope it goes as well as possible. Ditto Chappy. |
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Post by ken on Aug 3, 2022 0:06:00 GMT -5
I have many fond California memories, but back east I gravitated.......... |
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Post by chicagogg on Aug 3, 2022 7:22:32 GMT -5
Been a while since I have posted here (in this thread). Not anywhere near as active here as it was. A sign that life has largely returned to normal, or what passes for normal these days. I will be heading to the homeland, otherwise known as Nebraska, for an indefinite period of time. My 90 year old dad fell and broke his hip a few weeks ago. His wife (after all these years I still cannot think of her as anything more than my dad’s wife) is younger by about 7 years and has pretty severe short term memory problems, and likely early dementia…maybe more advanced than anyone realizes. Dad is in rehab and they have made the decision to sell their house and move into assisted living. So, I am going out to cheer up dad, help get the house cleaned out and sold, help them get settled into a new place. Oh, and somehow work full time too. I am so fortunate that my company allows us to work full time remote. And I have been full time remote since 2018. Going to be a challenging, tiring, emotionally draining month or two. I booked one way airfare and left return open ended. When I was looking for flights I thought “airfare isn’t that bad”, until I remembered it was one way. Cost was more than I previously paid for round trip. But, dad is worth it. I don’t know how much longer he will live, but his mom lived to be 98 and other than the hip he is in good health. I just want him to be comfortable and happy in whatever time he may have left. Safe travels, Chappy! You, as always, take excellent care of everyone in your life. Hope you can be able to cope with all of this without stressing yourself out too much. Sending prayers for strength and patience your way. |
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Post by knightsbridgeaz on Aug 3, 2022 14:01:02 GMT -5
Been a while since I have posted here (in this thread). Not anywhere near as active here as it was. A sign that life has largely returned to normal, or what passes for normal these days. I will be heading to the homeland, otherwise known as Nebraska, for an indefinite period of time. My 90 year old dad fell and broke his hip a few weeks ago. His wife (after all these years I still cannot think of her as anything more than my dad’s wife) is younger by about 7 years and has pretty severe short term memory problems, and likely early dementia…maybe more advanced than anyone realizes. Dad is in rehab and they have made the decision to sell their house and move into assisted living. So, I am going out to cheer up dad, help get the house cleaned out and sold, help them get settled into a new place. Oh, and somehow work full time too. I am so fortunate that my company allows us to work full time remote. And I have been full time remote since 2018. Going to be a challenging, tiring, emotionally draining month or two. I booked one way airfare and left return open ended. When I was looking for flights I thought “airfare isn’t that bad”, until I remembered it was one way. Cost was more than I previously paid for round trip. But, dad is worth it. I don’t know how much longer he will live, but his mom lived to be 98 and other than the hip he is in good health. I just want him to be comfortable and happy in whatever time he may have left. As everyone else has said, hope all goes well. The transition to assisted living can be difficult depending on the personality of the involved folks, but it sounds like they made the right decision when one of them has memory issues. Clearly your father, especially recovering from the hip and given his age, would be challenged to care for his wife. Cleaning out the house may be tough. We did it for my Mother and Mother-in-Law, and both were able to direct what they wanted to take with them, wanted to sell, and wanted to donate which I suspect is your situation as well. It doesn't make downsizing any easier. I will keep you in my thoughts. |
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Post by bulkey on Aug 8, 2022 14:04:51 GMT -5
way too cool not to post:
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Post by UConnChapette on Aug 8, 2022 16:03:55 GMT -5
way too cool not to post: Loved how all the others came up to the one that was in danger of drifting away as if to say "Oh thank goodness! We were so worried!" Of course, penguins can swim, but still - it was a cute moment. |
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Post by knightsbridgeaz on Aug 13, 2022 13:36:00 GMT -5
When it rains it pours, I guess -
So my wife and I have spent the week in a cabin (part of a motel) on Mount Lemmon, which is a 25 mile drive from Tucson along a road that connects the two places and climbs about a mile while zigging around (it called Mount Lemmon Highway, its a fine road, not primitive at all).
First, it has rained. Yes, it is monsoon, part of the reason we are here, but it has rained - 6 inches Monday through Wednesday, huge thunderstorm yesterday, etc. Which was quite enjoyable and of course it is cooler than Tucson.
The rub is, all rain must have killed the car. The battery is dead, dead, dead and the Triple AAA does not provide battery service on Mount Lemmon. So I contacted my local UConn fan (not joking, they are actually huge U of A fans, but got to WBB through UConn whom they still root for). They are coming up tomorrow with a battery, jump or ride, whatever ends up being needed (we check out tomorrow). Yikes.
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Post by pinotbear on Aug 21, 2022 15:39:09 GMT -5
When it rains it pours, I guess - So my wife and I have spent the week in a cabin (part of a motel) on Mount Lemmon, which is a 25 mile drive from Tucson along a road that connects the two places and climbs about a mile while zigging around (it called Mount Lemmon Highway, its a fine road, not primitive at all). First, it has rained. Yes, it is monsoon, part of the reason we are here, but it has rained - 6 inches Monday through Wednesday, huge thunderstorm yesterday, etc. Which was quite enjoyable and of course it is cooler than Tucson. The rub is, all rain must have killed the car. The battery is dead, dead, dead and the Triple AAA does not provide battery service on Mount Lemmon. So I contacted my local UConn fan (not joking, they are actually huge U of A fans, but got to WBB through UConn whom they still root for). They are coming up tomorrow with a battery, jump or ride, whatever ends up being needed (we check out tomorrow). Yikes. Drove that road a few years back, for the day and to picnic. Beautiful views. |
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Post by semper on Aug 26, 2022 15:42:58 GMT -5
This is so GREAT. I think I'm the only Husky in South Bend, though. Hope we don't have a flat tire. |
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