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Just what it says
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Trucks without rust

The weather

Disneyland

I’ve traveled to nearly every state
Once I have the conversation of where I’m from
Most people’s response is ‘ I’m sorry! ‘
They obviously don’t know about how great it is
Half the time they’ve never even been here

Cmon—-
Let’s here it
(Especially if you’ve actually been here)
Why is California so great

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I'll come out of my corner for this Eric. I can be home in beautiful 80 to 100 degree weather without humidity. Then when I want to cool off and enjoy the scenery. I take a 2 & 1/2 hour drive and I'm sitting on the porch of my cabin in the Sierra mountains. I can't ask for more....

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I’m in for San Diego, we got married in the big castle down there… My kids and wife are fond of Disney land… me; well, Mickey breaks it off in me every time:lol:

I do LOVE the scenery in California, you get it all, desert, mountains,beach. I always enjoy the yearly visit.

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Beaches and mountains, I’ve surfed and snowboarded both in the same day (When I was younger, just to say I could :lol:)

Anything outdoors. I ride my bike literally every day.

If you’re into classic cars/trucks the culture here is phenomenal.

Food and drink variety. Whatever kind of food you can think of, there are fantastic restaurants that make it. Wineries and micro-brews.

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If I really want to confuse people
I say

I live in
The best universe
On the best planet
On the best continent
In the best country
In the best state
In the best county
In the best town

They just shake their head
‘I’m not so sure about that’

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In n Out ...... although they are getting closer to me now . 2 1/2 hrs to the closest one and had to wait for over 30 yrs for it . Lol

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My far northern California county has 14,000 people and 32,000 square miles of mountains, rivers, lakes, timber..... Clean fresh mountain air, four seasons with a mild climate..... If I draw my last breath here, I'll die a happy man.

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My wife's grandmother moved from California to Arkansas in the 1930's, met her husband, and the two of them opened a wood-floor roller skating rink in the town where I live today. Someone in Grandma's family back in California opened a burger joint that eventually became the In n Out Burgers chain. Yeah.....my wife's cousins are multi-millionaires!

I've met some of them when they came to Arkansas for Grandma's funeral a few years back. Nice people. We're trying to get them to open one in Arkansas, but so far they say that its just not doable. I, personally, have never had an In n Out Burger, but I've always heard they were good. I'm a Whataburger guy, myself.

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I don't own a snow shovel. Never have.

I may be a little rusty but my cars aren't.

I may bag on California (a lot) But I admit that I do live in a beautiful place with nice weather.

Higher cost of living and a LOT of people living here causes people like myself to become frustrated and complain. But you can say that about any big state. Even some that aren't so big. It just depends on who lives there. A high population means a lot of stupid people are going to get in and try to take over. Sometimes they do it.

But California has a lot to offer. Great car shows, The Redwoods, The beaches, Hollywood if you want some action. Wine country, Santa Barbara or Carmel if you just want to chill. Great food. In N Out Burgers and Tommy's are the best. And I can't forget Bob's Big Boy in Burbank.

Or come to beautiful Lake Isabella and go fishing or rafting on the Kern River. I've heard that there's a guy with a 71 C/20 that lives there. Bring beer. :)

It's really not that bad here.

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Triple Aught Design. San Francisco. I own a dozen pair of their pants, half dozen shirts, a few jackets, one backpack and 7 hats. All their stuff is excellent quality.
I’ve never been to San Francisco. I did however visit L.A. back in the early 80s.
I went to throw an eyeball on M.I.
I think back then it was G.I.T.
I was wanting to go to school there but it didn’t pan out for me.

Kifaru in Wheat Ridge Co. make excellent backpacks too. I’ve read they’re berry compliant.

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I'll bet they are! From what I understand Lynsi Snyder (the grand daughter that inherited it all) is a billionaire.

The lines are always long at In N Out and they are fast. There's a lot of cooks in the kitchen cranking out those burgers and there's still a line. The demand is so high.

Now I want a Double Double Animal Style with fries. Dammit! :lol:

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Our son moved to California north of Santa Barbara ...married a nice girl . They live in a great weather area not far from the ocean in the midst of Solvang -Buelton-Danta Inez-Los Olivos towns . The wife and I enjoyed a anniversary in the outskirts of Santa Barbara eating out where John Kennedy and his wife spent their first anniversary at the San Ysidro Ranch ,, also where many old movie stars has their photos on the walls .. I like that feeling of walking where some of my old idols of yore walked..

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That's her. She didn't come to Arkansas for the funeral, but her mom (Lynda) and Aunt & Uncle did. Wifey is 53 now, so Lynsi is probably early 40's now. Wifey's grandmother was name Louella, or "Lou" for short. Lynsi's mother, Lynda's middle name is Lou, named for her Aunt from Arkansas.

Everybody's gotta know somebody who is kinda famous (or infamous). Not related to the California thread, but my father's grandmother (Edna Roxanna James) was born in the 1870's and came to Arkansas from Missouri. Her father, Robert James, was a cousin to Frank & Jesse James. They do not believe that he ever rode with them in any of their exploits. Edna died in 1974 at the age of 96. I remember her, my great-grandmother. She wrote poetry and was hard of hearing. Would like to talk with her today about the things she knew.....

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Santa Barbara is cool. My cousin lives there. She's got a big fully restored Victorian house right by the beach. It's beautiful. She's rich but she's really cool. Always a lot of fun to hang out there with her.

I need to get up there and see her.

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Here's an ode

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Ive been to Cali a ton of times. Its really a great place to visit, and because I'm just a visitor I don't get caught up in the politics of Cali. Im a car guy and have been to many car "functions" down there. Although I have not been to the Peterson Museum yet, its on my list.

I think my favorite place is the Red Woods off 101. I have family in Eureka we see from time to time. So overall I would say Northern Cali is probably my favorite area.

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I really like California. I love northern California!

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Moved to Ca (Bay Area) from Iowa when I was 2 so it’s where I grew up. When young we went back to Iowa to visit family about evert 2 years. I traveled to a LOT of different states when worked and enjoyed seeing all the different scenery however it was always nice to come home. SF is an hour away if you dare, Tahoe is 3 hours, Reno 3 1/2. From my house at the top of my property I can see the Delta and be fishing within 45 min. I don’t get into politics, I say if they leave me alone I’ll leave them alone. I’m fortunate enough through good retirement planing to afford living here
Remember, “where ever you’re at, There you are” LOL

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I've visited a few times, last time Feb. '18. Reno/Tahoe and SoCal. Great mountains up north, just stunning. Awesome car culture. Insane driving roads, I got to do both Mulhollands the last time and the Ortega hwy. I'm ticked I didn't cram in Angeles Crest. Super nice people. I met some bona fide Legends in the car community who couldn't have been nicer. I'm born/bred Midwest, but I love me some CA for a visit. Sorry, not on the in-n-out train. I dig their corporate culture and drag racing roots. Had it in Reno and that was the nastiest thing ever. Looking forward to Whataburger in KC!

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60% of the real women at the beach have Bikini bodies :D

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Coronado island, Sequoia NP, in and out, great weather. I like to visit, couldn’t live there

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Calif native here, born in So Cal and now reside in Nor Cal for the past 40. Way I see it lately, is that anything 'positive' about Calif is systematically being outlawed by Newscum

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Same here born in Southern California
Been in Northern California since 1969

So,
Is your plan to leave the state ?

Seems like that has been the fashion
Every 10 or 20 years for the past 100
Especially when real estate gets expensive

But the people keep coming

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Our pos governor is no better

I'm from So Cal also , also lived in Newcastle , Weimar , Donner lake , and Truckee .

Been in the central Oregon high desert for 35 yrs now

Life does slow down when you get away from the 40,000,000 people...lol

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Now now now
‘Positive thinking’

Has nothing to do with politics
California and Oregon
Are beautiful places
:bann:

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AntiGov
Are you anywhere between Bend and the California border?
I’ll be up that way this weekend
Pm me if you like to me other guys who like trucks
You never know, there might be one following me home

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Yes they are !!

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I'm about 20 miles north of Bend

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Do you have family up this way ?

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Yes, Powell Butte

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Cool story , thanx for sharing

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Great thread idea Eric.

I love living in the central valley. Most don’t… But it’s a country lifestyle. 2 hours from the beach or Yosemite. Far enough away from any big cities. Just enough delta breeze to cool down in the evenings.

I grew up in norcal, but Turlock will be “home” to my kids. I’ve traveled most of this VERY big state, and there is certainly a lot to admire!

PS - random side note… I’ve lived here 40 years and never once heard a Californian refer to it as “Cali”.

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That's a good looking Tribe Bowtie...looks like those boys are old enough to help ya wrench on your truck(s)

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I feel the same about California as I do Maryland, lots to love, things to dislike, plenty to enjoy if you choose to see it. A lot of people leave my state for many of the same reasons, and more keep pouring in.

One thing I do know is bad news travels far and wide and that's what people from afar hear. Many form an opinion on that hearsay knowing nothing more about anything else.

I'm out of time for all the things I like about California. I'll edit back in this evening

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I don't mean to bust a thread but, it is said that the James boys are in my ancestry, as well. On my Father's side to their mother's side.

On my mother's side, my Great Grandmother (Rose) was a ''Lady In Waiting'' to the Czarina Of Russia. She escaped to the US before the Bolsheviks did their thing.

My Dad was born in Texas but, I was born at the Coronado Naval Air Station in San Diego. Returned to Texas when I was a few months old. California born but, a Texas Native...LOL!

California is as geographically diverse, as Texas is. I am always in awe of California's landscape. But, I have worked, lived or played in 49 states and they all have wonderful views...if you just take the time to see them.

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One a side note: We have In & Outs here in the DFW area. I have (2) within less than 15 minutes from me and they are always packed. They are good but, sorry, I don't see the magic.

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I really liked northern California. Southern not so much you guys get a bum rap like Tim said only the bad stuff is reported very much the Same with NY . People assume if you live in NY you live in the city.

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Eric - I hope you don't mind me putting a link to my California vacation thread from this past June, but the beauty of the pictures say a lot for CA. We encountered friendly people and great scenery throughout our trip.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=825586

Over the past thirty years or so I've travel around most of the states on my Sportster. I've found that people in small towns and rural areas all seem to be friendly and pleasant whether it be California, New York, or wherever. Nothing against city folks, I just haven't spent a lot of time there.

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My paycheck is double what it would be in another state. About 10 years I was a commercial building engineer working at Washington Mutual Bank. When they went bankrupt the buildings I worked at shut down. I received my 30 day notice and started looking for a job. The company I was working for transferred operations to Texas. The new manager called me and offered me a mobile technician job for less than half of what I was making without retirement benefits. I told him I appreciate the offer but could not take a job for such low pay. He called back and offered me another $5 and told me that was more than they were paying employees in Texas. I declined and found a job 2 weeks later at a site 5 minutes away from my house. My current job pays great and include a retirement pension and annuity. By the time I retire my house will be worth a fortune and I will collect more in retirement than I make now. BBQ must be good in the Lone Star State cuz they work for beans.

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grubbing down on one of these right now :metal:

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