California - Here I come!

You are going to love San Diego.
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Originally Posted by xocats

You are going to love San Diego.

Here is a link where you can sign-up to receive a weekly newsletter that has what's happening in the SD area.
http://entertainment.signonsandiego.com/

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Thanks for thank link!

Originally Posted by babyharley

Oh I do love Chicago, I love big cities like that - and the skyline, simply gorgeous!

Thats why I want to go to NY - I love big cities like that!

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You should come back sometime...and there's a futon in Lincoln Park with your name on it! Of course, it's as long as you don't mind having 3 kitties sleeping with you

Originally Posted by lionessrampant

You should come back sometime...and there's a futon in Lincoln Park with your name on it!

Of course, it's as long as you don't mind having 3 kitties sleeping with you

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That would be so fun!

I definately wouldn't mind sleeping next to your kitties!

That's great that you get to go to California! I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time.

That's great MacKenzie! Don't fret about the flight too much, it's not a big deal at all. Just make sure you chew gum because it decreases the pressure in your eardrums and when you're landing, if you feel like your ears hurt really bad from the pressure, just squeeze your nose with your fingers and gently try to blow air though your nose. You won't be able to blow through your nose, but that will pop your ear drums outward and it won't hurt as much. When I landed in Florida, I had to do that cuz it felt like someone was stabbing my eardrums with an ice pick! When I flew to Vegas, it didn't happen, so maybe it's all in the altitude or something. Anyway, have fun!!!! Pictures!

Oh that sounds like fun right now! Take lots of pics for us when you go!

Ah San Diego, we used to live about 2 blocks from Mission Bay and Sea World.
My Daughter ans son-in-law have a Sail boat there, they just bought it about 4 or 5 months ago. Lots of great things to do there and Sept should be Wonderful Weather.
Lots of good shopping also, Great places to eat. If you get a chance a nice place to visit is Seaport Village lots of great little shops there Have fun!!!!

Originally Posted by menagerie mama

That's great MacKenzie! Don't fret about the flight too much, it's not a big deal at all. Just make sure you chew gum because it decreases the pressure in your eardrums and when you're landing, if you feel like your ears hurt really bad from the pressure, just squeeze your nose with your fingers and gently try to blow air though your nose. You won't be able to blow through your nose, but that will pop your ear drums outward and it won't hurt as much. When I landed in Florida, I had to do that cuz it felt like someone was stabbing my eardrums with an ice pick! When I flew to Vegas, it didn't happen, so maybe it's all in the altitude or something. Anyway, have fun!!!! Pictures!

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Thanks for the advice - I am so so nervous to fly! But I have 7 months to worry about that

Flying is really weird when you sit in a window seat if you can see the wing because, if you watch it for a while, you can see it move. Especially when you hit turbulance. But it's not scary or anything. I thought the flight to Washinton D.C. from Colorado was fun. If you go the the San Diego Zoo, take lots of pics!

CONGRATULATIONS!! San Diego is AWESOME! The weather is wonderful year round, like Maui! My grandson lives down there so I visit often. Check out the WildAnimalPark - the zoo is a great zoo, but going to the Park is like being in a safari - you ride a little train that goes around the animals in their natural habitats, there are various species that live together, just like in nature! Also, check out AMTRAK's Pacific Coastliner - you can ride to LA in style & see some beautiful coastal scenery. As time goes on, how bout we try to arrange a TCS get together (if your friend & family don't mind? maybe we could meet up at Wild Animal Park or SeaWorld, [be warned - SeaWorld is PRICEY], or even at the Navy base, where you can tour real ships for free and meet the sailors on active duty). San Diego is an EXCELLENT choice! But as a native Californian (my family has been here since before it was part of USA), I can happily recommend other areas as well. Your best bet is to visit California's homepage (www.ca.gov) and see how much there is - Oh, I could go on & on!!!

Enjoy yourself in San Diego. The weather should be pretty nice there in September. I haven't been there myself but there are plenty to do there.

BTW I'm a bit north of there in wine country.

With everyone telling me so much about CA, I just want to go NOW!! Too bad I have to wait 7 months!!

I totally want to go to the San Diego zoo!

And I want to shop shop shop! I told my mom that I want to buy something totally out there and expensive, like a great pair of spendy sunglasses or SHOES! Something to totally remember the trip by

Thank goodness I'm starting to save up $$ now!

I'd definately put the San Diego Wild Animal Park on my list of things to see, if I were you. It's a bit north of San Diego proper, in Escondido, but it's about the coolest place of all to go to. It's like going on an African Safari.

Of course, I think there is a lot to do, here in the Los Angeles area as well, if you like theme parks, and Show Biz. I'm originally from San Diego, but moved to Los Angeles, when I was very young.

It's actually very far, maybe a 2 hour drive depending on the time of day, between LA and San Diego.

Originally Posted by HopeHacker

I'd definately put the San Diego Wild Animal Park on my list of things to see, if I were you. It's a bit north of San Diego proper, in Escondido, but it's about the coolest place of all to go to. It's like going on an African Safari.

Of course, I think there is a lot to do, here in the Los Angeles area as well, if you like theme parks, and Show Biz. I'm originally from San Diego, but moved to Los Angeles, when I was very young.

It's actually very far, maybe a 2 hour drive depending on the time of day, between LA and San Diego.

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I want to go EVERYWHERE! I'm just so glad we are going to be there for 7 days - that way we will be able to do a lot of sight seeing! I'd LOVE to go to LA, not sure about the plans and such tho - we'll know about that more later - but I really do want to go to the San Diego Zoo!

Take me with you! It is so crummy outside that I am just picturing California & drooling! Make sure you take tons of pictures for us. Don't spend all of your money in the first day, though. Oh yeah, don't do what I did on vacation in vegas. I forgot to bring back gifts for Twitch & the dogs. Boy was I in trouble when I got home. Make sure to pick up something for Harley!

Originally Posted by white cat lover

Take me with you! It is so crummy outside that I am just picturing California & drooling!

Make sure you take tons of pictures for us. Don't spend all of your money in the first day, though. Oh yeah, don't do what I did on vacation in vegas. I forgot to bring back gifts for Twitch & the dogs. Boy was I in trouble when I got home. Make sure to pick up something for Harley!

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You know as well as I do, that going to California is a big deal for me! Coming from a little town of 1,000 people!

I'll be sure to save my money and not spend it on the first day. I'd be happy just laying out on the beach!

I better bring 2 memory cards with me for my digital camera, I know I'll be taking TONS of pics!

California sounds like so much fun. I've been on a plane more times than I can count and traveled around the world but never to California.

I want to go just to say that I've been on the west coast of the u/s.

Originally Posted by StacieJ

California sounds like so much fun. I've been on a plane more times than I can count and traveled around the world but never to California.

I want to go just to say that I've been on the west coast of the u/s.

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I'm just excited to get out of the MN area!

California is a BIG change!

Maybe I'll like it enuf to move out there someday!

I love california. I went to L.A. to be on a show...Long story..but I was on a show, and I LOVE CALIFORNIA!

I have always wanted to move there. I just dont like the fact about earthquakes. That doesnt sound like any fun.

But if i ever get enough money too...Im there...for sure.