Moving to CALIFORNIA (LA). Help!
Oct 13th 2005, 10:30 am
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Re: Moving to CALIFORNIA (LA). Help!
Originally Posted by woodsey
ffs woman, give the poor bloke a chance to make his own mind up, we live out east too and the smog ain't any worse than it was over Leeds and its been 95 degrees most days this month..
Oct 13th 2005, 10:46 am
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Re: Moving to CALIFORNIA (LA). Help!
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Ok, I suppose coming from there my idea of "beautiful scenery" isn't exactly Corona. But, I certainly am probably in the minority. I do hope you like Corona, Neil. I can say the most positive thing, in my opinion, is their school district. If you've got kids, its about the best there is.
Oct 13th 2005, 10:50 am
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Re: Moving to CALIFORNIA (LA). Help!
Originally Posted by Eskimo
LA is pretty much as expensive as it gets from both a property price / tax and general living expenses (my electric and water bills a month are more than they where for the whole year in the UK, my property tax is nearly 10k per year).
It strange how "down" posters on here are about LA, I think the negative image is a little unjustified, yes the traffic is shite and its pricy but the mountains, beach and desert are certainly more pleasing on the eye than the flat dull landscape of the Midwest or Florida. The weather is great, theres lots to do and if you live a little out of the city, the schools are some of the best in the US. I spend alot of time in St Paul/Minneapolis and know I could buy similar house for half the price but I crave civilization and diversity that is not found in "cities" where the family trees are vertical.
LA is not a great city like Paris or London but is a really fun place to live, I mean where else in the world can you cut Larry King up a Valet parking line ?
It strange how "down" posters on here are about LA, I think the negative image is a little unjustified, yes the traffic is shite and its pricy but the mountains, beach and desert are certainly more pleasing on the eye than the flat dull landscape of the Midwest or Florida. The weather is great, theres lots to do and if you live a little out of the city, the schools are some of the best in the US. I spend alot of time in St Paul/Minneapolis and know I could buy similar house for half the price but I crave civilization and diversity that is not found in "cities" where the family trees are vertical.
LA is not a great city like Paris or London but is a really fun place to live, I mean where else in the world can you cut Larry King up a Valet parking line ?
Oct 13th 2005, 10:52 am
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Re: Moving to CALIFORNIA (LA). Help!
Originally Posted by Eskimo
I don't actually think your post is in English !
I'm sorry that I've told someone, honestly I might add, how Southern California is. They have very good schools, great locations for going to beaches, mountains, etc. But other than that, I don't see the attraction. I can't understand why anyone would pay a million dollars for an ordinary house because its less than a mile to the beach. There are other things that amaze me as well. I'll just keep them to myself, shall I?
I'm extremely happy that you and Woodsey find it a great place to be. I hope you'll always feel that way. 
Oct 13th 2005, 10:55 am
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Re: Moving to CALIFORNIA (LA). Help!
Originally Posted by CaliforniaBride
I agree with you. LA is a fantastic, exciting place to live. BUT the school system sucks. Look...
I guess California's school system has changed. But in comparison, Washington is doing better than California. That's good to know.
Oct 13th 2005, 10:59 am
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Re: Moving to CALIFORNIA (LA). Help!
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
I guess California's school system has changed. But in comparison, Washington is doing better than California. That's good to know.
Oct 13th 2005, 11:02 am
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Re: Moving to CALIFORNIA (LA). Help!
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Really?
I'm sorry that I've told someone, honestly I might add, how Southern California is. They have very good schools, great locations for going to beaches, mountains, etc. But other than that, I don't see the attraction. I can't understand why anyone would pay a million dollars for an ordinary house because its less than a mile to the beach. There are other things that amaze me as well. I'll just keep them to myself, shall I? I'm extremely happy that you and Woodsey find it a great place to be. I hope you'll always feel that way.
I'm sorry that I've told someone, honestly I might add, how Southern California is. They have very good schools, great locations for going to beaches, mountains, etc. But other than that, I don't see the attraction. I can't understand why anyone would pay a million dollars for an ordinary house because its less than a mile to the beach. There are other things that amaze me as well. I'll just keep them to myself, shall I?
I'm extremely happy that you and Woodsey find it a great place to be. I hope you'll always feel that way. Oh, and my sons starts surfing lessons next spring. It's worth it for that alone!
Oct 13th 2005, 11:07 am
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Re: Moving to CALIFORNIA (LA). Help!
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Really?
There are other things that amaze me as well. I'll just keep them to myself, shall I?
There are other things that amaze me as well. I'll just keep them to myself, shall I?
That would be a first ! please tell
Oct 13th 2005, 11:11 am
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Re: Moving to CALIFORNIA (LA). Help!
Originally Posted by CaliforniaBride
I agree with you. LA is a fantastic, exciting place to live. BUT the school system sucks. Look...
our schools - not so bad ....
http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/achievement/ca/1577
http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/achievement/ca/1578
http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/achievement/ca/1578
Oct 13th 2005, 11:22 am
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Re: Moving to CALIFORNIA (LA). Help!
Originally Posted by Eskimo
Oct 13th 2005, 11:53 am
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Re: Moving to CALIFORNIA (LA). Help!
Originally Posted by CaliforniaBride
Have to jump in there. It costs more than that to live less than a mile from the beach. But it's worth it! I suppose to those who don't think it is then it's just not for them. But to use who think it's definitely worth it. Then it's for them! Simple really.
Oh, and my sons starts surfing lessons next spring. It's worth it for that alone!
Oh, and my sons starts surfing lessons next spring. It's worth it for that alone!
We surf up here, too. And it doesn't cost a mil to live at the beach.
The weather sucks though. There is that.
(did you think you could hide over here, CB? How's that paper coming along? About as well as my project?
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Oct 13th 2005, 1:03 pm
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Re: Moving to CALIFORNIA (LA). Help!
Originally Posted by Eskimo
That would be a first ! please tell
Let's leave it at that. I don't have to agree with you and you don't have to agree with me. Right? I mean if I truly thought the place was that hot, we would have moved back there instead of further north to Washington.
Oct 13th 2005, 1:35 pm
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Re: Moving to CALIFORNIA (LA). Help!
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
I'm a native Southern Californian.....you really don't want me to list all that I like or don't like of the place. Let's leave it at that. I don't have to agree with you and you don't have to agree with me. Right? I mean if I truly thought the place was that hot, we would have moved back there instead of further north to Washington.
Let's leave it at that. I don't have to agree with you and you don't have to agree with me. Right? I mean if I truly thought the place was that hot, we would have moved back there instead of further north to Washington.OK lets be positive .. what do you like about Washington ? I assume you left CA went to the UK and came back to Washington ? why ? I'm interested
Oct 13th 2005, 1:40 pm
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Re: Moving to CALIFORNIA (LA). Help!
Originally Posted by Neilmorbs
-will i be able to drive of my current liscense? (had it for 5 years, no convictions)
Insurance is abit more of a problem some insurers won't quote you and the price is higher than back home.
Progressive Insurance do cover on UK licenses.
Oct 13th 2005, 1:56 pm
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Re: Moving to CALIFORNIA (LA). Help!
Originally Posted by britontour
Not sure about 2 years or in LA but I've just found out today that I can drive on my UK license for 1 Year here in Colorado. You need to check with the Department of Motor Vechicles for LA.
Insurance is abit more of a problem some insurers won't quote you and the price is higher than back home.
Progressive Insurance do cover on UK licenses.
Insurance is abit more of a problem some insurers won't quote you and the price is higher than back home.
Progressive Insurance do cover on UK licenses.
The license is the standard US ID and will make life much easier for you everywhere (from traveling on a plane to opening a bank account), the test is easy peasy pudding and pie, and your insurance will undoubtedly be more expensive without it. Stop procrastinating and go do it unless visa problems are preventing you.
