LA: Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. Gonna try San Francisco.

[Intropy]

I think I'm going to try SF.

Things I will miss: Sub-$1M houses, living in the suburbs, the laid-back SoCal attitude, Santa Monica, 10 months of perfect weather, Mexican food, the Stealth in commercials.

Things I will not miss: The OMFG summer heat, having to drive everywhere.

Being libertarian, I don't know how I manage not to rage out here, but I make it work. God DAMN it is gorgeous.

The GF and I on a typical foggy morning:

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq124/intropy/file.jpg

[AdamVR4]

The wife and I really enjoyed SF when we went the summer before last. Even in the summer, the golden gate bridge on a bicycle in mesh shorts was a terrible idea. While I love all the beautiful views around the city, I'm not a fan of the home architecture.

Good luck!

[UTRacerX9]

CA is a great place to visit, but I'd never want to live there, even if I could afford a house that offered everything my home in TX does. Just too expensive out there unless you bought a decade or two ago before the huge surge in pricing.

[Intropy]

The wife and I really enjoyed SF when we went the summer before last. Even in the summer, the golden gate bridge on a bicycle in mesh shorts was a terrible idea. While I love all the beautiful views around the city, I'm not a fan of the home architecture.

Good luck!

Thanks! Ha ha, yeah SF pretty much defines "microclimate". Wear layers. ;)

The architecture... well let's be honest, it sucks. But of course you can't change anything because of the local gov. :rolleyes3:


CA is a great place to visit, but I'd never want to live there, even if I could afford a house that offered everything my home in TX does. Just too expensive out there unless you bought a decade or two ago before the huge surge in pricing.

I'm pretty much on a "get in and get out" strategy here in Cali. I can't imagine settling down here, and I think the whole state is still due for a major recession and real estate hit.

In the meantime I'm having fun though, so why not?

[green-lantern]

Glad you are having fun Justin. Your "get in and get out" plan, that mean you're planning to return to TN? lol

How long have you been dating that girl now?

[Intropy]

Glad you are having fun Justin. Your "get in and get out" plan, that mean you're planning to return to TN? lol

How long have you been dating that girl now?

Who knows dude. I'm sort of a restless spirit. Fortunately I found a girl that's OK with that, isn't crazy about marriage, doesn't want kids, etc. Heck being a DINK is the only way you can survive in the city these days.

It's been about 1y 4mo now I believe.

[green-lantern]

Fortunately I found a girl that isn't crazy

You lucky bastard

[vroom4]

You can come further north into washington. No income tax?

[Intropy]

Fortunately I found a girl that isn't crazy

You lucky bastard

Hahaha. :lo5l: Really though, in the South I swear there are no girls like that. I was starting to think I was going to be a bachelor for life. I had no idea this model existed.


You can come further north into washington. No income tax?

I've spent some time in Seattle and loved it, but if I were going for the no income tax thing I'd probably move to Austin TX.

[IronmanTT]

I go there at least once a year to visit the in-laws its beautiful as well as weather is fantastic compared to coming from hot and humid North Texas. I hopefully plan to retire there someday...:D

[Granny]

Well the way I see it is if you don't like it you can try somewhere else.
I just wouldn't buy a place for awhile so I would make it easy to relocate,

Have fun!

[DuTTch]

I hated driving in SF, one of the two most horrible cities to drive in besides Washington DC

[Jimvr4]

I've been a San Jose resident since 1983. IMO this is one of the best possible areas to live in. Proximity to SF, Monterey, Napa, Tahoe and many more can't be beat. If anything it's a little too cold but that's easily fixed.

Driving in SF can be challenging since left turns are pretty much illegal everywhere.

Justin - let me know if you do come this way.

[j2k4]

Driving in SF can be challenging since left turns are pretty much illegal everywhere.

Hilariously ironic, that. :p

[green-lantern]

Hahaha. :lo5l: Really though, in the South I swear there are no girls like that. I was starting to think I was going to be a bachelor for life. I had no idea this model existed.


We wondered that too :p lol

No kidding though, glad you are doing well man!

[Intropy]

I hated driving in SF, one of the two most horrible cities to drive in besides Washington DC

I won't be driving. It will be two wheels only (bike and motorcycle). The Stealth will go into storage. There are some places outside the city proper that do classic car storage, where you can keep your car indoors and have access to it during business hours.

BIG lifestyle change. Whew.

[93STLTH]

Just my opinion, but after living in Cali for almost 14 years, you probably won't like SF. Too bad you didn't consider San Diego, it's by far the bast place to live in California. It has better weather than LA, even though they're only 130 miles apart. It doesn't have the traffic problems that LA and SF have and you'd never have to worry about a good sports team distracting you from doing outdoor, fun stuff.
When I lost my job in San Diego, I had opportunities to stay in California, but without the benefits of living in San Diego, California had no appeal to me anymore.

[wingnut]

It will be two wheels only (bike and motorcycle).

Nice...motorcycle is about the only way to get around down there without having to worry about traffic!

But...trying to ride in winter season is chilly, figure 30-50 degrees.

[Granny]

We wondered that too :p lol

No kidding though, glad you are doing well man!

Recalling a certain bike pic I didn't see that being a problem. :icon23:

Just saying...

[Intropy]

Recalling a certain bike pic I didn't see that being a problem. :icon23:

Just saying...

Ha, hey, getting laid wasn't the problem. It was the whole "relationship" thing.

[Granny]

Ha, hey, getting laid wasn't the problem. It was the whole "relationship" thing.

Exactly..But if you have a steady flow of women sooner or later you find the right one.

You did better then me. LOL
I didn't find the right one until I was 30.

If you move will you be working for the same company?

[Intropy]

Exactly..But if you have a steady flow of women sooner or later you find the right one.

You did better then me. LOL
I didn't find the right one until I was 30.

If you move will you be working for the same company?

No, I will resign. I'm actually in San Francisco right now. Got the final interview tomorrow with a company I really like. If I get the job, it's a done deal.

[Intropy]

Well, it's done. San Francisco here I come!

[Granny]

Congrats Justin!
I was just thinking about you and wondering how it went today.
Very exciting. :)

[wingnut]

Well, it's done. San Francisco here I come!

welcome to norcal, if you havent already...www.norcal3s.com :D

[green-lantern]

Congrats bro!

[j2k4]

Well, it's done. San Francisco here I come!

Glad you're getting what you want. :)

[lparrill]

Congrats Justin. Livin' the dream lol

[Jimvr4]

Welcome to SF Bay Area :D

[Intropy]

Thanks all! Looking forward to it. Jim I'll be sure to hit you up when I get situated in the city.