Bob

we're members of Sam's Club, though since we moved here, won't use them, funny really, we had to drive 45 miles to the nearest one in maine, and well, I think there's one about 20 miles away, but can't be arsed...
we're new members of BJ's, there's one a couple miles away, if I can remember how you get there...and there's a Costco about 15 miles away in a bit of a shite town....can't see joining that one though as it's a bit of a weird drive apparently.

ladygwennie

Been a member of BJs in NY, and have Sam's club membership here. If Costco were closer to us, we'd join as its the best of the bunch.

Bob

I'd check costco out, but apparently it's in a bit of a shite part of town, and it's a bit of a mad drive to get there, even if it ain't that far in distance, especially when there's an alternate right on our doorstep....but it's great that there's a choice..only had Sam's Club in maine, and well, they kind of sucked.

ladygwennie

Yeah not a huge fan of sams club but eh for bulk once a month or so it works. Preferred BJs back in rochester. Got costco on the northside of town but too much of a drive for just bulk shoppin

suzimc

We got quite a good deal through verizon with Direct TV too. I still can't work out half the channels though, all BBCA seems to show is Benny Hill an Keeping Up Appearences - I was so disappointed, had been looking forward to getting it for months

syllk

Cost of living? Well let's see...California state income tax vs Texas none? Well, it could partially be offset by the slightly higher sales tax, but I reckon on being around $400 better off a month. Fuel is generally cheaper (haven't been back recently enough to compare, so no ideas on that front). And property is much cheaper. I'm staying, 'nuff said.

Lord Lionheart

8-12 ears of corn - I have no idea??
Lobster - Did you know they used to feed slaves lobster before it became popular
Shrimp ME $4 - $25 per pound, most American ones are tasteless, we buy Greenland shrimp
Cheese - That orange stuff isn't cheese, good stuff at Trader Joe's
Organic eggs - No clue how much eggs cost?
Silk Soy/Organic Milk - see eggs??
Pack of fags- about $5
Petrol - $3.50 for unleaded

Car insurance - $1000 for 3 cars, 4th is free( company car)
Car registration, - $80 per year??
Cable/Internet - $100
Public Transport - 75 cents

Houses - $1000 per square foot

USBound

I'm about 15miles north of ^ him

8-12 ears of corn - around $5 depending on quality... can get crap for $1
Lobster - generall LOTs and the quality is NOT good.
Cheese - Real cheddar comes it at around $15 for a single lb, we get ours from Wi, its cheaper, nicer, doesn't make me ill and is ACTUALLY cheese. (most CA "cheese" is actually scientifically classed as "reconstituted dairy product" with additives to make it taste like different cheeses)
Organic eggs - around $3
Silk Soy/Organic Milk - too much, we like man breasts

Car insurance - 2 cars comes it at around $1440 for us
Car registration, - $250 (we have an expedition)
Cable/Internet - $200 with ALL the extras, 8MB internet, free long distance + internation @ $0.07
Public Transport - the orange line is right outside my door... never had a reason to use it yet.

TouristTrap

Farm raised for the most part, that's why.

Wish I could get some of that down here.....there ARE some advantages to living in plasticland I suppose....

Ray

Umm!!! real cheddar .. comes from Cheddar

Everything else ..no idea ..
2.5 gallons of liquid chlorine is $3.64....

suzimc

Wholefoods do a real cheddar from Cheddar!

Lord Lionheart

I'm just glad I'm not forced to eat lobster more than 3 times a week;

http://www.lobsterpound1.com/lobsterhistory.html

Isn't lobster and shrimp high in cholesterol anyway?

Ray

I love Lobster, Crab and Octopus ... unfortunately they are the three things that don't like me .. all three make me violently ill for days ..

englishnurse

yeah, a fond memory of mine is missing the hurricaine that came over orlando last time we were there cos i was chucking up after eating lobster
so i know how you feel ray

Bob

there's a whole bunch of new shows, lastnight had a random drama, and they also started showing Life on Mars and stuff, so there is some good stuff in between all the fluff.