I would like to think we should be able to keep this fun and lighthearted. No reason to poke at other peoples experiences or views.
I was reading thru the California Straw thread and found it interesting. Not the law or straws or whatever, but the discussions about where we live.
People are usually passionate about where they live and I am always interested in learning about different areas of our country as well as the world.
I do not want this to be controversial but rather, I would like to see how informative we can be.
We all have at least one thing in common, the Can Am Spyder.
Since we all have something in common, let's discuss what you like about where you live, have lived or visited.
In that other thread, there was mention of the Finger Lakes in upstate New York as well as Rochester.
I was born in Canandaigua, lived in Lyons and finally Rochester.
What I remember is the snow and the green. Camping with the family at Moose River and enjoying the 4 seasons.
During the zombie apocalypse, I like the woods presumably stocked with food and free running surface water. (I know, it's a generalization)
We then moved to Arizona. Dry and Hot. As a kid, I enjoyed the lack of a lawn to mow, lack of leaves to rake, lack of snow to shovel and the lack of rain to ruin a day playing ball. There is a noticeable lack of flies and mosquitoes to deal with when outside having a picnic. They are up in the mountains but not so much in the Phoenix Area.
During the zombie apocalypse, we would be in trouble without air conditioning, grocery stores and water delivery. (I know, it's a generalization)
I then moved to Northern California, also mentioned in the other thread.
I have lived in Dublin, Martinez, Vacaville, San Jose, Citrus Heights (Sacramento), Carmichael (Sacramento).
I have spent time in SoCal as well. Lived in Westhills and worked in Westwood.
I loved the weather and the fact that there was ALWAYS something to do. Not too hot, not too cold and not too much rain.
The entire Bay Area is awesome. Monterey, Santa Cruz were a short trip from the Bay Area. Wine tasting day trip, no problem.
When we lived in Sacramento, we could be in The City/Bay Area or in Tahoe in just a few hours.
When we retire, CA is on our short list but not at the top because of their stance on the 2nd Amendment. Not saying it is right or wrong, just not the same as mine.
I'm not sure where different parts of California would fall in the zombie apocalypse rating system. There are woods and surface water in some places but...ya know, the 2A thing. (I know, it's a generalization)
We are back in Arizona now. It is a very diverse state. Everything from hot and dry desert to mountains with skiing.
As far as visiting other places or countries, I have been to Canada, Mexico and a fair chunk of the Caribbean.
I really want to visit Australia. I am really hoping this thread takes off and a lot of folks from "down under" (I wonder if they like or hate that term) post. I will probably only be able to make one trip and I don't want to waste it going to the "wrong" places.
Anyway, I just thought it might be fun to get other peoples perspectives on where they live.
Dave from "up over"...
I was reading thru the California Straw thread and found it interesting. Not the law or straws or whatever, but the discussions about where we live.
People are usually passionate about where they live and I am always interested in learning about different areas of our country as well as the world.
I do not want this to be controversial but rather, I would like to see how informative we can be.
We all have at least one thing in common, the Can Am Spyder.
Since we all have something in common, let's discuss what you like about where you live, have lived or visited.
In that other thread, there was mention of the Finger Lakes in upstate New York as well as Rochester.
I was born in Canandaigua, lived in Lyons and finally Rochester.
What I remember is the snow and the green. Camping with the family at Moose River and enjoying the 4 seasons.
During the zombie apocalypse, I like the woods presumably stocked with food and free running surface water. (I know, it's a generalization)
We then moved to Arizona. Dry and Hot. As a kid, I enjoyed the lack of a lawn to mow, lack of leaves to rake, lack of snow to shovel and the lack of rain to ruin a day playing ball. There is a noticeable lack of flies and mosquitoes to deal with when outside having a picnic. They are up in the mountains but not so much in the Phoenix Area.
During the zombie apocalypse, we would be in trouble without air conditioning, grocery stores and water delivery. (I know, it's a generalization)
I then moved to Northern California, also mentioned in the other thread.
I have lived in Dublin, Martinez, Vacaville, San Jose, Citrus Heights (Sacramento), Carmichael (Sacramento).
I have spent time in SoCal as well. Lived in Westhills and worked in Westwood.
I loved the weather and the fact that there was ALWAYS something to do. Not too hot, not too cold and not too much rain.
The entire Bay Area is awesome. Monterey, Santa Cruz were a short trip from the Bay Area. Wine tasting day trip, no problem.
When we lived in Sacramento, we could be in The City/Bay Area or in Tahoe in just a few hours.
When we retire, CA is on our short list but not at the top because of their stance on the 2nd Amendment. Not saying it is right or wrong, just not the same as mine.
I'm not sure where different parts of California would fall in the zombie apocalypse rating system. There are woods and surface water in some places but...ya know, the 2A thing. (I know, it's a generalization)
We are back in Arizona now. It is a very diverse state. Everything from hot and dry desert to mountains with skiing.
As far as visiting other places or countries, I have been to Canada, Mexico and a fair chunk of the Caribbean.
I really want to visit Australia. I am really hoping this thread takes off and a lot of folks from "down under" (I wonder if they like or hate that term) post. I will probably only be able to make one trip and I don't want to waste it going to the "wrong" places.
Anyway, I just thought it might be fun to get other peoples perspectives on where they live.
Dave from "up over"...
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