Moving to LA in 3 months!!! HELP!
Jan 19th 2011, 5:56 pm
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Re: Moving to LA in 3 months!!! HELP!
Another way to look at this location business. Bear in mind that distances here in the LA area are usually measured by the time it takes to get some place at a specific time of day, not the distance in miles. So try to imagine this in your head:
Up in the morning - Get little one up - Get out the door
How long is it going to take to get to child care at 8am in traffic?
How long is it then going to take to get to job at 8:30am in traffic?
Reverse at the end of the day in traffic and maybe stop off for shopping?
I think there's a fine art to picking out the right location based on how much you want to travel every day. Commuter traffic can be brutal and wearing. How much quality time will you have at the end of the day with the little one?
Up in the morning - Get little one up - Get out the door
How long is it going to take to get to child care at 8am in traffic?
How long is it then going to take to get to job at 8:30am in traffic?
Reverse at the end of the day in traffic and maybe stop off for shopping?
I think there's a fine art to picking out the right location based on how much you want to travel every day. Commuter traffic can be brutal and wearing. How much quality time will you have at the end of the day with the little one?
Jan 19th 2011, 8:27 pm
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Re: Moving to LA in 3 months!!! HELP!
Thanks for the comments on the SFV. Image isn't something that worries me. Heat, on the other hand, well we went in October and I almost needed a jacket in the evening so yes, I might want to rethink that one.
Traffic, well, I hate commuting so we can safely say location will be key here! However, it also depends on SWMBO, i.e. where she can work. No doubt a compromise somewhere. Initial plans are to rent so we're not too tied down for too long.
San Dimas, didn't see much of, though the reservoir nearby was pleasant and is appealing for walks etc.
All subject to the big V.
Traffic, well, I hate commuting so we can safely say location will be key here! However, it also depends on SWMBO, i.e. where she can work. No doubt a compromise somewhere. Initial plans are to rent so we're not too tied down for too long.
San Dimas, didn't see much of, though the reservoir nearby was pleasant and is appealing for walks etc.
All subject to the big V.
Jan 19th 2011, 8:32 pm
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Re: Moving to LA in 3 months!!! HELP!
Thanks for the comments on the SFV. Image isn't something that worries me. Heat, on the other hand, well we went in October and I almost needed a jacket in the evening so yes, I might want to rethink that one.
Traffic, well, I hate commuting so we can safely say location will be key here! However, it also depends on SWMBO, i.e. where she can work. No doubt a compromise somewhere. Initial plans are to rent so we're not too tied down for too long.
San Dimas, didn't see much of, though the reservoir nearby was pleasant and is appealing for walks etc.
All subject to the big V.
Traffic, well, I hate commuting so we can safely say location will be key here! However, it also depends on SWMBO, i.e. where she can work. No doubt a compromise somewhere. Initial plans are to rent so we're not too tied down for too long.
San Dimas, didn't see much of, though the reservoir nearby was pleasant and is appealing for walks etc.
All subject to the big V.
Jan 20th 2011, 10:22 pm
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Re: Moving to LA in 3 months!!! HELP!
It's very common that people frown on The Valley, the amount of people I came across who looked like you were a bad smell when you say you live in the valley was ridiculous. I got the impression it was because it was built to house the masses so doesn't have a soul like area's such as Santa Monica, Pasadena, the Hollywoods have. Also the heat is too much for most people.
My daughter went to school (and camp) in Tarzana, in the summer it would often be over 110 when I would pick her up at 6pm.
My daughter went to school (and camp) in Tarzana, in the summer it would often be over 110 when I would pick her up at 6pm.
And some people like the heat -- that is what the Good Lord invented swimming pools for.
Also, the Valley has those "microclimates" also. During college I would commute between Sherman Oaks and Northridge. In Summer, Northridge was 10 degrees F hotter and in Winter 10 degrees colder. And Northridge was always windier [no small thing when driving a Type I VW with swing axles].
Point being -- the areas vary a lot and one really has to be here.
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Jan 20th 2011, 10:26 pm
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Re: Moving to LA in 3 months!!! HELP!
[QUOTE=S Folinsky;9116939]And vice versa -- people who love the Valley feel a mild contempt for those who live elsewhere. In my circle, I find a mild contempt for people who live on the "Westside." [Old joke were on t-shirts saying "There is no life east of Sepulveda." BTW, I think Sepulveda is the longest street in LA county with the same name].
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That's because the poor sods stuck in the Valley are jealous of you guys who aren't
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That's because the poor sods stuck in the Valley are jealous of you guys who aren't
Jan 21st 2011, 1:10 am
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Re: Moving to LA in 3 months!!! HELP!
[QUOTE=N1cky;9116951]
I beg to differ young lady the Valley is way way nicer then Socal give me the farmers real folk and beautiful countryside any day
And vice versa -- people who love the Valley feel a mild contempt for those who live elsewhere. In my circle, I find a mild contempt for people who live on the "Westside." [Old joke were on t-shirts saying "There is no life east of Sepulveda." BTW, I think Sepulveda is the longest street in LA county with the same name].
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That's because the poor sods stuck in the Valley are jealous of you guys who aren't
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That's because the poor sods stuck in the Valley are jealous of you guys who aren't
the Valley is way way nicer then Socal give me the farmers real folk and beautiful countryside any day
We're talking about San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles
Jan 21st 2011, 1:54 am
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Jan 21st 2011, 2:04 am
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Re: Moving to LA in 3 months!!! HELP!
Pass the wine 
Jan 21st 2011, 2:57 am
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Re: Moving to LA in 3 months!!! HELP!
I was going to say "are we all drunk in CA" judging by the quote F.ups but I think its a BE glitch!!
Thought you'd been on it already luv. I'm on my second glass and haven't eaten yet, so my posts here on in could be total jibberish
Jan 21st 2011, 2:58 am
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Re: Moving to LA in 3 months!!! HELP!
[QUOTE=N1cky;9117406]
Oh had my share on Tuesday I am off it until the weekend...can't be waking up with a mouth like a camels bum tomorrow lol