If you went to CAL when you were first able, you would be upgrading on the 737 now. 2008 4th year blended 737 CA rate is $150/hr. Who cares about the "divided" pilot group. We are united against PBS and united for a good contract. There are tons of Express guys at CAL, some of the same ones that got the good Express contracts done. I'd put my future in CAL any day over some other choices.
It's was your choice and no one can fault you for your reasons, but you can't fault us for not understanding them. Good luck in whatever you do.