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Old 07-17-2006 | 10:45 PM
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Say what you want about San Francisco. I could make an argument but I really don't have the energy to do it tonight. Let me just point out some real quick things.

1. There is a reason why houses cost so damn much. Because everyone wants to live here. Do u think they want to move here because its a terrible area. No. It is because it is beautiful. It is where all the jobs are. People are quick to point out that the bay area is expensive. But you have to remember that people make A LOT MORE MONEY working here. Lots of jobs here. Silicon Valley! I think average in the U.S is like $35,000. Bay area average is $70,000. San Mateo, Marin, and Santa Clara county are upwards of $90,000. And that is AVERAGE.

2. Beautiful weather. I would not trade Bay Area weather for anywhere else (except maybe Hawaii). Between 60-80 degrees. About 5 days a year in the 90's. No humidity. No rain from late spring until late fall. No thunderstorms. Downright amazing weahter.

I can go on and on. But let me leave you with one little thought. I flew the bay tour today. Takeoff from KSQL, fly through SFO's Class B. Fly along the bay. Over the bay bridge, along the embarcadero, over alcatraz, angel island, sausalito, golden gate bridge, golden gate park, lake merced, down the coast to half moon bay. The most beautiful scenery on the face of earth.
More beautiful than the beaches of Thailand. More beautiful than New York's skyline. More beautiful than anything I have ever seen in Texas. The bay area is downright spectacular.