ERICA/YABBOBAY NOW THAT YOU ARE THERE

shamma Posted: Apr 25, 2003 11:02 AM

ERICA/YABBOBAY NOW THAT YOU ARE THERE

What is it like?? do you miss NY yet?? how is the weather, fill us in???

yabbobay Posted: Apr 25, 2003 11:26 AM

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sorry...but so not missing NY...
it has been in the upper 60s at all times...and in the sun it is so warm...

we go for walks every day with our dog (we have miles of trails behind our apartment complex)
I forgot my camera...but what a view we have...we are right on the back of rose canyon and can see the famous soledad cross from our yard...

this is a pic I took from the cross...and the yellow circle is where we are living...

the sunsets have been anmazing in the hills...and sunrises are just as fantastic...I wake up early b/c of jet lag...and I don't want to be completely off NY time...b/c I still have 1 week of work to go in NY

yesterday we were downtown eating in a tapas restaurant and decided to explore the possibilities of opening our own (there is none in la jolla...where we are)...we just have to convince DH's aunt to come out to cook for us

I'm on my way back to NY tomorrow night for a week...then I pack up my car and leave next sunday!! should be interesting (this is the third time I am driving cross country!!)

JennRenee Posted: Apr 25, 2003 11:32 AM

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It sounds wonderful! So glad you love it!

Teri Posted: Apr 25, 2003 11:41 AM

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Erica! I thought you were still here in NY! You're coming back here and then driving back out?!

Wow - busy girl!

I'm looking forward to meeting up with you guys for a drink in San Diego

Diane Posted: Apr 25, 2003 11:41 AM

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glad to hear you are liking it.

shamma Posted: Apr 25, 2003 11:55 AM

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Erica, I am so happy you are loving it. What is tappas??

When we visit San Diego in December I must stop in to see you. Keep us updated you are still a NY

Teri Posted: Apr 25, 2003 12:02 PM

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Tapas are Spanish appetizers - YUM!!

yabbobay Posted: Apr 25, 2003 12:06 PM

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since I had a vacation anyway...i brought the dog out by plane...i couldn't imagine dricing with him!!!

so I'm comign back to work one week...i cannot believe that I even have to!!

then driving out with the cat...

jennbaby Posted: Apr 25, 2003 01:38 PM

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Yabbo I lived in California for 3 yrs and my grand dad is in San Diego (Oceanside to be exact) and I love it there!!!!!

HeatherandNick Posted: Apr 25, 2003 01:59 PM

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Glad to hear you like it Erica!

februarybride Posted: Apr 25, 2003 02:55 PM

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Wow - what a trip that is -- going cross country.
Am really glad you like it.

yabbobay Posted: Apr 25, 2003 04:21 PM

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thanks everyone...right now we are in la jolla (renting), but I don't know if we can afford to be here permanantly!! we went to a realtor and they said starting prices are $600K...but the views are amazing...once we settle down a little more...adn scope out good areas to be...we'll find a place...

we can't decide if we want to be near the beach or the canyons...

shamma Posted: Apr 25, 2003 04:31 PM

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Erica, will you be driving by yourself??? will you be stopping to rest at a hotel(s) How long is the drive??

shamma Posted: Apr 25, 2003 04:32 PM

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Then you thought NY was expensive

yabbobay Posted: Apr 25, 2003 08:21 PM

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I have a friend thats coming with me...she had tons of vacation...but could only take a certain 2 weeks...so I had to leave my job early...no big deal...

we should have a good time...we are going through the rocky mountains in colorado and vegas!!

shamma...there are less expensive places...but I'm spoiled I guess...plus were really not in sticker shock...too much...since we were around the NY prices...

Teri Posted: Apr 25, 2003 09:50 PM

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yes, I hear La Jolla is one of the most expensive places to live, and CA in general is pretty comparable to NY! I'm sure the weather alone justifies the high cost of living

ss2002 Posted: Apr 26, 2003 09:58 AM

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Wow, I didn't realize you were in CA already. How exciting!

Ooooo, and a cross-country car ride next week? That's my dream-to take some time off and wander from coast to coast. Have a happy and safe trip!

Best wishes with the move! It's a very brave thing to leave your comfort zone and try something new.

Oh, and don't forget about Torrey Pines (between La Jolla and Del Mar).

yabbobay Posted: Apr 27, 2003 06:46 PM

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ss - love torrey pines...and would love to be so close to a golf course!!!!

teri...besides housing and gas...everything is a lot cheaper...I was in heaven in the supermarket with all the fresh and inexpenisve fruit!! our cable bill is 2/3 of what it was in NYC and power is about the same!!