I can imagine. I had family in NM, and went there a few times as a kid in the 70's. It was like going to a different planet. So different from PA. Just miles and miles of road.
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I can imagine. I had family in NM, and went there a few times as a kid in the 70's. It was like going to a different planet. So different from PA. Just miles and miles of road.
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My son lives in Riverside CA - about 60 miles north north/east of LA. I worry about him and his family long term. The state has double or triple the population that a desert climate can support IMHO. Something's gotta give.
When we visit I always kid him about the river. As in where is it son? It's basically just a dry river bed now.
Sure we've seen Hollywood and other places in LA. I've been to Big Sur, LA, San Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento. Seen the Dodgers play the Padres. All very interesting.
Back in 1968 I was stationed at the language school in Monterey so I have sort of a time line of memories and impressions in my mind about the state, which have helped form my feelings about California.
To sum it all up, I enjoy flying out to California now and again to see family but by God you could not pay me enough to live there.
I sure hope he will move, at least when he retires.
When we visit I always kid him about the river. As in where is it son? It's basically just a dry river bed now.
Sure we've seen Hollywood and other places in LA. I've been to Big Sur, LA, San Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento. Seen the Dodgers play the Padres. All very interesting.
Back in 1968 I was stationed at the language school in Monterey so I have sort of a time line of memories and impressions in my mind about the state, which have helped form my feelings about California.
To sum it all up, I enjoy flying out to California now and again to see family but by God you could not pay me enough to live there.
I sure hope he will move, at least when he retires.
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The winds picked up here in Vegas again this afternoon. The the way the Santa Ana usually works means that our wind will soon be their wind. Could be a rough night.
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I've never had an insurance claim...period. Nevertheless, every few years I check to see if I could get a better rate.
I talked to an insurance agent that supposedly had access to ALL companies. He suggested that State Farm was the cheapest. His quote came out to MORE THAN DOUBLE my current premium, for inferior coverage.
$675 a MONTH.....wholly mackeral. That's what I pay for a YEAR. Must be more to it.
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All I got out of it was how dare you rebuild your house where you live BUT we don't want you here either.
Maybe?
jem102,
In case your post disappears as political, please know that I appreciated it and gave it a "like."
I have the greatest respect for the State of California, but you can't fool them circle flies.
Imp56
In case your post disappears as political, please know that I appreciated it and gave it a "like."
I have the greatest respect for the State of California, but you can't fool them circle flies.
Imp56
I dont need cheap insurance, and hope they pay, SF has a track record with me, period.
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I doubt the majority of voters that voted Khmer Red owned any property. or for that matter believe in responsibility. I heard Kamala's property may be in jeopardy.
I doubt the majority of voters that voted Khmer Red owned any property. or for that matter believe in responsibility. I heard Kamala's property may be in jeopardy.
I assume Lake Mead will counted on more than ever this year.
Most times switching carriers for a lower premium will have you back where you are in a year. I know, shop around.
Truth is, there is enough money/resources in this country for it to be "self-insured." That would mean liquidating a whole industry except for some fraud investigators.
Then again, Harvard has enough in it's "endowment" ($30-50 Billion) to give every applicant a full boat ride for undergrad through graduate level. Yeah, they ain't doing it either. Joe
Truth is, there is enough money/resources in this country for it to be "self-insured." That would mean liquidating a whole industry except for some fraud investigators.
Then again, Harvard has enough in it's "endowment" ($30-50 Billion) to give every applicant a full boat ride for undergrad through graduate level. Yeah, they ain't doing it either. Joe
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Right now the level is better than 18 months ago. Of course, if our drought continues, we may be back in straits again soon enough. We have not had measurable rain in the Vegas valley since July. How the Rockies do for snow is more important, but with the whole of the SW in a similar situation, you know that a lot of the water coming downhill will be absorbed or evaporate long before it reaches Lake Mead.
Correct! Sympathies aside. If the truth behind messes such as this are allowed to be hidden and not screamed over a megaphone,then the people lose! Nice is nice on a bumper sticker but real life survival requires grit.
I've been with SF for years. Auto, home, etc. Had a couple of claims years ago that were settled fairly. Rates have gone up with inflation. I expect to be cancelled soon.
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Looks like it's all set up for a land grab.
Create conditions insurance companies bail out of then light it up.
Those who can't rebuild sell off cheap to those who can.
Create conditions insurance companies bail out of then light it up.
Those who can't rebuild sell off cheap to those who can.
Forecasts are indicating more Santa Ana winds coming next week.
Not sure if they will be like the 80-100 mph ones we just had, but the 20-30 mph ones are almost as bad.
Quote: Now, on the other hand, I would ask them "why do you live there?" I have the same question to those that live in hurricane alley or tornado alley. You knew the risks, but moved there anyway.
I live in tornado alley in Moore, OK and have lived here nearly my whole life. My wife has lived hear her whole life and has 8 rent houses and no Tornado has ever done any damaged to her properties or mine. But there's is a risk, so we have a steel safe room in the house and we are well insured with State Farm along with all our rental properties. A Tornado is the last of my worries.
I live in tornado alley in Moore, OK and have lived here nearly my whole life. My wife has lived hear her whole life and has 8 rent houses and no Tornado has ever done any damaged to her properties or mine. But there's is a risk, so we have a steel safe room in the house and we are well insured with State Farm along with all our rental properties. A Tornado is the last of my worries.
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God designed Southern California to burn at regular intervals.
Man doesn't like that undeniable fact.
Nature wins.
End of story.
Man doesn't like that undeniable fact.
Nature wins.
End of story.
I'm remembering the Hawaiian fires last year and seeing one untouched house in an area of complete devastation. It had a metal roof, exterior made of nonflammable material and no vegetation planted close to the house. I can't help but wonder... are there any special building codes for the materials used in construction in California?
Go on Google Earth and take a street view of the affected areas. Many of them are are in a tinderbox.
John
Go on Google Earth and take a street view of the affected areas. Many of them are are in a tinderbox.
John
You would think if the trees and vegetation were cut back far enough from the houses and you run your lawn sprinkler system non stop before the fires come that would help. You could even have a large water storage tank (above or underground) and a big pump to spray water all over the roof and sides. Wouldn't be that expensive considering the price of a California house.
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