We lived in California in the late 70's, for only a year. We left for a couple of reasons, but mainly because we just couldn't afford to live there. My Wife and I were both making better money than we had previously, but still were just barely keeping our heads above water.

Not knocking it, and I know we have a lot of member friends who live in Ca, but I don't know how you guys make it there. Everything is just so much more expensive and they keep thinking up ways to get into your pocket, from the sound of it.

Don