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When you are stationed in Yuma they don't look so bad.

Yeah, about the best thing I can say about Yuma (other than the aunt and uncle there I love dearly) is that it's close to San Diego. But there's a Marine base there too, so I'm sure they get some good looking women once in a while. Tempe has some fine trim. I still think Poland and China have the world's hottest women.

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Originally Posted by BeyGon (Post 5379842)

When you are stationed in Yuma they don't look so bad.

When you are stationed in Yuma, just about anything that moves looks good.

A good friend of mine was based there for years. He is now a retired Marine but still says that he gets feelings of "if it moves, hit it, and if not paint it" so we know where he is coming from... his years at Yuma!

I was there in October and while its a nice small town, believe that there is not enough money in the world to get me to move to Yuma, or anywhere in Kalifornia or NYC either...

The two attractions at the time were playing cards in Winterhaven and spending a night in San Luis, and for one of those I got shots.

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Originally Posted by Leland Pate (Post 5365725)

Well, the unthinkable is happening.

Short short version.

Two years ago, I was hired as a corporate investigator at a large pharma company on a temp to perm basis. There was a hiring freeze that I was told would last no more than 6 months.

Also, at the same time, my wife recently graduated from school as a RN and got a good job in an ICU ward in her home town of Manteca, CA. We argue. We fight. We compromise. We agree that it's not worth quitting her job to move to PA to take a 30% pay reduction for what amounted to a flaky contractor job for me. So, wife stays in CA, I stay in PA waiting to be hired internally.

6 months pass. 12 months pass. 18 months pass. I continue to buy time, make arguments. The carrot continues to dangle. This is all compounded by a deeply seated hatred for California. I cannot imagine living there. The politics and generalized social philosophy are incompatable with what I want out of life. So I keep at it. "I'll be hired by Christmas", "They're offering me Senior Manager", etc.

Well, last Friday the shoe finally dropped. The NA Security Director met with me and in no uncertain terms told me all hiring for support people has been suspended indefinitely. Dream crushed. Door closed. Aspirations kaput.

So, following the bargain I made with my wife, I am throwing in the towel and am leaving PA for the PRC as soon as I can organize my retreat.

You people will see ****ing CLAW MARKS across the United States. Evidence of my passage, kicking and screaming. I've got a current passport. Hopefully I escape the anal probes as the border checkpoint.

I have to sell or store most of my firearms as they are illegal there. I have to figure out how to move my possessions to the desolate wastelands of the central valley. I have to learn how to play ****ing tennis with my father in law. And I have to figure out what the hell I am going to do for work in the occupied zone.

I am not happy but love my wife too much to separate based only on my loathing for her home state.

Alas, I am the sum of the choices I've made in life.

I'll be in the bathroom sobbing if anyone needs me.

OK.

I feel your pain regarding the weapons. But are you SURE you have to give them up? I would just bring them there, **** em'.

NOW...Is Kalifornia so bad? You can do anything you WANT there. Want to seriously hot-rod your 928? There are places in LA and San Fran that can take you to 600 hp.

And you can drive your car TO their shop stock...

And you can drive your car FROM their shop FRANKENSTEIN!

The fact that you can do this in your home state amazes me! Here in Fort Lauderdale, we have great beaches, fantastic weather, and a great night-life...but if I want to go to a car get-together? We have them. But when I back into the spot, a bunch of guys will surround me when I climb out and ask me "That's a 944, right?"

-The car culture of southern California is something that people really don't take into account when they are car enthusiasts. Sir, I am here to tell you that southern California probably makes up for the government BULL**** in the fact that there are SOOOOO many more times when you can have fun with your car via groups, and the simple fact that the large-scale, general culture of the population is FAR MORE acceptant to people who are enamored with one particular make of automobile than on the east coast.

-Tell your friends: "I'm a huge fan of '80's vintage Porsche 928's" on the east coast, and you'll get some odd stares. In California? That isn't going to happen. In fact, your wives friends husbands will enquire about your car and ask how they can get in. See what I mean?

-Kalifornia might have a "K" for all the money you are going to pay out in taxes. But the state of California with a "C" will probably pay you back. IF you take advantage of your new locale~

Good luck-

N!

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Originally Posted by BeyGon (Post 5380229)

The two attractions at the time were playing cards in Winterhaven and spending a night in San Luis, and for one of those I got shots.

Cards must have been a bit rough out there! :)

Normy, that has to have been the best post I've ever seen from you. You summed it up as well as anyone could.

There are goods and bads about every place. When you fly around the world like I have, you learn this fact more than anything else.

N

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Originally Posted by Hugh R (Post 5380518)

Normy, that has to have been the best post I've ever seen from you. You summed it up as well as anyone could.

Except for the fact that Leland has already said that he is storing his "Spoons" at his Mothers house....

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Originally Posted by Joeaksa (Post 5380500)

Cards must have been a bit rough out there! :)

I finally gave it up, couldn't win no matter what, you have four of a kind but someone else ALWAYS has something bigger.
Haven't been back to Yuma for a long, long time. I did get to fly in some trainers there, the best part of being there. That and watching Navy pilots take off, way cool. Marine Pilots, by the book, Navy, not so much.

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Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile (Post 5379428)

Here's a hint - it's where ASU is. And a thriving nightlife scene. Lots of bars, clubs and other cool places to hang around. And absolutely bursting at the seams with friendly, great looking young ladies. I greatly enjoyed my days over there.

So first you cry about all the shallow women in CA and then go onto mention ASU. SmileWavy from sunny Southern California.

I found the Tempe ladies to be a lot more genuine overall. Very fun and friendly - not full of themselves and pretentious. I've had a lot of good times over there and have met a lot of good/interesting people.

I (heart) AZ. Maybe I'll end up there someday - I'm hopeful. Given a good prospect for work, I'd go tomorrow.

Well, things have changed course somewhat. The wife and I spent the past 4 days in Anaheim having a ball at Disneyland. We had some time to talk and I was very surprised at her positive attitude over the whole situation. She is urging me to stick it out here in PA for the time being to see if anything changes with my company in the next few months.

The position I was hoping to get would have put me in Cambridge (living in NH) and there is a lot of medical/research stuff there and she was looking forward to it more than I realized.

Thanks to all who offered support and even the errant jab.

I may end up in CentCal in the end anyway, but for the time being, I am staying put.

:D

Stay in touch and let us know how it goes. You can hop on a red-eye from time to time and spend time together for a reasonable price as long as its booked in advance.

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Originally Posted by leland pate (Post 5384308)

well, things have changed course somewhat. The wife and i spent the past 4 days in anaheim having a ball at disneyland. We had some time to talk and i was very surprised at her positive attitude over the whole situation. She is urging me to stick it out here in pa for the time being to see if anything changes with my company in the next few months.

The position i was hoping to get would have put me in cambridge (living in nh) and there is a lot of medical/research stuff there and she was looking forward to it more than i realized.

Thanks to all who offered support and even the errant jab.

I may end up in centcal in the end anyway, but for the time being, i am staying put.

:D

Congratualtions!!!

It's happening people... It's actually happening.

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Leland,
I'm sorry to hear that things didn't turn out as you wanted them to, but you guys will be fine! you're going back with your wife and the two of you need to stick together. Maybe you'll land somewhere else in the near future? Best of luck to you both!

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Originally Posted by Leland Pate (Post 5590248)

It's happening people... It's actually happening.

It's not the end of the world. And there are some fun driving roads. At least if you end up in Manteca, it is the closest to the Bay on the 5. You can go SF for dining, and find friends to shoot with in Manteca. It could always be worse - Fresno or Bakersfield for example (ducking).

Damm, was hoping that you could stay in the "real world" instead. Hope its a short term gig and not something long time.

We missed you at the firehouse!

Joe A

Still Manteca? You should consider moving over the first hump of hills to the "Tri-Valley". That is Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin area. Much better climate (it cools down there at night) and will put you within reach of jobs. There is not much in Manteca - bedroom community ...

That said, I have found myself in the central valley numerous times for things like car swap meets, car shows, outdoor club meets etc. It is the conservative part of CA and you will make friends if you are into guns, cars and hunting / fishing. And as far as it being hot and flat, well, there are a lot of areas in the US like that and an a/c and a pool will go a long way.

As a final note - being married is about making compromises. My advice is to not to get run over, but also be negotiable and make compromises. Early in the thread you mention children. I advise not to wait with those too long - there is never a good time for that. Definitely don't use it as an item to bargain about. Have kids when you are ready for it. Often, if you wait too long, the equipment will be broken and having them will become very complicated ... You will not hear the end of that one ...

George