“Vacation used to be a luxury, but in today’s world it has become a necessity.” ~Author Unknown
The other night Sarah and I had to explain to Danny what it was like to drive in snow. Like how suddenly you believe in Jesus as your personal savior and remember that time you were saved as you grip the steering wheel with a force previously unknown. We explained what it’s like to white knuckle it all the way home while praying that you make it to your front doorstep without the Grim Reaper knocking down your walls.
All he could do is shrug his shoulders and say, “That’s why I live in California”.
I’m pretty sure they don’t believe in snow in Orange County. Snow is an abstract thing seen in photographs and paintings but doesn’t really exist. In no way, shape or form is it natural for water to freeze while coming out of a cloud and form piles and piles of frozen stuff that one must shovel their vehicles out of. I wish I had a photo of Danny’s reaction when Sarah explained the dirty snow and the way canines pee and poop on top of it like it’s nothing.
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At Fashion Island I found myself meticulously checking my work email that is until my crackberry died. Without warning it was gone. I cannot turn it on and it no longer holds a charge. I called my secretary to tell her of my dire news to which she exclaimed, “Well good for you!” I suppose I’m really on vacation now. Hot damn, high-fives and terrorist fist bumps for everyone.
Now, who’s up for a shot of Patron?
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Did somebody say Patron?
If you head up to Santa Barbara, I’ll buy!
-caroline (cazbag)
I seem to have forgotten. Is life without a Crackberry heaven or hell?
Snow is one of the things I miss most in California! San Francisco sadly doesn’t believe in it either…
Yep, you’re right. We do not believe in snow here in Southern California! And I like it that way.
Are you seeing this gorgeous blue sky? ARE YOU SEEING IT? I’m hoping the rain restrains itself, at least for the weekend. HEATHER B MUST HAVE SUN, MADAME CALIFORNIA. Madame California tends to ignore my edicts, sadly.
Anyway. See you soon!
I’m actually sick to my stomach with jealousy. California in and of itself, but throw in the people you’re hanging with (including yourself). Sigh.
You’re right, we don’t believe in snow here. I’m actually in LA county, but right at that part where Orange County is across the street. When it snowed in the Beaumont and my lawn frosted over this year, I wondered whether or not driving conditions were safe.
And then I thought my grandmother in Illinois would be ashamed of me lol.