And from northern California, from a true native Californian... welcome to California, and to FT!
And Blazerfan... if funmusicguy should give a description of his impressions of California... it could only be the smallest view possible. California is an incredible place, whether it be urban or rural! We have it all, desert, oceanside, mountains, plains, huge cities, and small towns. Total wilderness, or wall-to-wall people, it is all here, within a short few hours drive.
It is my preference for the more rural areas, and I bemoan the loss of more and more wilderness to a great influx of population... but I'm very proud of my state, nonetheless.
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If you truly love animals, then please spay and neuter your pets.