happy old sailor
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i attempted to formulate a reasonable response, but all i came up with is NOT ME. i lived there, San Diego, for seven years and have been out to visit relatives numerous times since. social situations are worse every visit. now they come here to visit me and some have moved here, they cannot believe the trees, grass, and uncrowded lakes.
i was a newcomer here in 1973 so i cannot complain of others moving here even if it seems to be getting crowded to me. common labor gets paid common wages, but ppl with skills do quite well. it does not take a whole lot to get by here. from what i hear of Calif, housing and taxes are out of sight. that cute little 3 BR bungalow i paid 15, 500 for sold this spring for near a half million. unbelievable. and, taxes went up accordingly as the property price (not value) escalated. i can easily believe there will be a property bust happen there soon. it is sad for California is such a beautiful state. i think it superior to Hawaii where i lived for three years. but, I AINT GONNA MOVE BACK THERE for whatever.
i planned a short post, now look at it. my mouth has been outrunning my fingers - again.
i was a newcomer here in 1973 so i cannot complain of others moving here even if it seems to be getting crowded to me. common labor gets paid common wages, but ppl with skills do quite well. it does not take a whole lot to get by here. from what i hear of Calif, housing and taxes are out of sight. that cute little 3 BR bungalow i paid 15, 500 for sold this spring for near a half million. unbelievable. and, taxes went up accordingly as the property price (not value) escalated. i can easily believe there will be a property bust happen there soon. it is sad for California is such a beautiful state. i think it superior to Hawaii where i lived for three years. but, I AINT GONNA MOVE BACK THERE for whatever.
i planned a short post, now look at it. my mouth has been outrunning my fingers - again.