Originally Posted by fludy12

Well, it morphed from a "making it" in NYC thread into a SO CAL vs NYC cost O' livin' thang. Then, out from left field, you brought up the long distance San Fran/SILICON Valley gold digging thing... Can't see the humor or make that connection to the "silicone-ies"?

Besides, where I grew up in CA, most gold diggers headed straight to the plastic surgeon, the mall and/or Rodeo Dr, BH. And not necessarily in that order, Ms. Valley Girl...

Lighten up... But, thanks for adding the fine forensic analysis below, especially since you apparently feel this discussion has turned so trite...