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Title: Returned from California
Post by: DenmanShooter on March 30, 2014, 12:07:07 PM
Just got back from a week long adventure.  I must have been soft in the head, but I agreed to drive a UHaul to California to move my son to Newport Beach from Omaha.


I don't know if any of you have ever been through New Mexico or Arizona in the spring but just a word-- DON'T GO

Only one place in NM we got gas with credit card without prepay.  Yes, prepay with a credit card. 

Apparently everyone in NM is a drunk loser who won't pay for gas.  Signs everywhere to report drunk drivers and more makeshift memorial crosses along the road than you can shake a stick at.

Drivers in Albuqurque are just plain crazy and if you think the wind blows in Nebraska, think again...

Was stuck in Winslow Arizona for 12 hours waiting out a sand storm.  60 mile an hour winds and a Uhaul do not mix.  I think I still have sand in places I can't get to.

But arriving in Newport Beach made it worth it.  Beautiful, beautiful place.  Friendly people.  Great weather. Great food.  Not outrageously expensive.  (Although, gas is $4.85 a gallon there, OUCH!)  Even TSA flying back were friendliest and most relaxed I ever met.

(http://www.solidred.net/images/Newport Beach 011.JPG)
Title: Re: Returned from California
Post by: SemperFiGuy on March 30, 2014, 03:40:35 PM
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Newport Beach......Beautiful, beautiful place.  Friendly people.  Great weather. 

Didja take the Catamaran trip over to Santa Catalina Island?   And roam around on the island??

If not, maybe next time.

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Title: Re: Returned from California
Post by: DenmanShooter on March 30, 2014, 05:47:14 PM
Quote from: SemperFiGuy on March 30, 2014, 03:40:35 PM
Didja take the Catamaran trip over to Santa Catalina Island?   And roam around on the island??

If not, maybe next time.

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Got there on Thursday morning, had to fly out Saturday afternoon.  No time with having to move in and all.  Did go to Laguna Beach Thursday evening and down to the harbor to a bar and to Rockin Baja Lobster Friday evening.  Better than Joes Crab Shack and not as expensive. 

Catalina is on the list for a casual visit sometime.  :)

Supposedly had a 5.1 quake but we didn't feel a thing.  We have thunder and wind here that shake walls worse.

Title: Re: Returned from California
Post by: SemperFiGuy on March 30, 2014, 09:24:04 PM
If You Go Again............

You May Never Come Back.

I'll Go With You.

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