No I mean the also-rans who couldn't make it.
The cost of living here is high no doubt. But people find a way rather than leave. A population of 40 million and growing attests to the fact people love California. I find even the people that ***** and moan about the politics here won't move because I've asked "why don't you move to a state you'd be happier in"? They always respond 'this is my home and almost anything you want to do is within a 3 hour drive. Mountains, coast, amusement parks, Napa Valley for wine. Honestly we've been hearing this "people are leaving California in droves" mantra for 20 years. Uh huh. The economy in CA is the size of Russia's economy, or the UK.
Want to go to Taxus or Florida? No problem, go. I'm not sure what all the whining about CA is about.
Amusing that you select two of seven states that levy no state income taxes (Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wyoming) as targets for you rant. Even more hilarious, CA is one of five states (California, Connecticut, Nebraska, Rhode Island and Vermont) that permit no exemptions or credits for pension or retirement income if it is included in your federal adjusted gross income. Most other states have some form of exemption or adjustment for retirement income.
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Then saddle up and hit the dusty trail pardner.
I don't need to, I live in Alaska, which is already on the list, thanks. Why in hell would I want to move someplace with as many retired, whiny snowflakes as FL, or someplace as hot and dusty as TX?
I see, so you took that to mean you personally. It was meant generally. Yeah I couldn't imagine living in Florida or Taxus either.
How cold is the coldest month in Alaska during the winter? I could see that thing where Han cuts open the Ton Ton and stuffs Luke in there to keep him warm happening for real in the Alaskan wilderness in the winter.
Nah, just speaking for myself, personally.
Coldest month depends on where you are. In my area, it's around Jan-Feb and can drop to -40F, but usually stays around 0F. Other places, the cold months last longer and get colder.
No Ton Tons here, although a moose might be large enough to stay warm that way, pretty messy way to survive. I believe Jack London's story "To Build a Fire" (1908) had the main character contemplating using his dog in such a manner. I've never heard of anyone doing such a thing, but they will torch their snow machines to stay warm. Nowadays, they often just break out the cell phone and call for help. I still would not recommend Alaskan adventures of that sort for the unprepared, though.
Where are you in CA? I have a sister who lives in the Sacramento area.
