Because he wouldn't go..... down under?



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Too much snow on the inland lakes. The stars have to align for good ice boating weather.

About ten or twelve years ago my uncle picked up a two place ice boat at a yard sale for $20. He figured he'd be able to use it every three or four years and had a barn to store it in plus - you know - $20! The first year we had weeks of clear ice and wind. We sailed nearly every day including night sailing. It's pretty fun to ride up to the bar in an an ice boat.

I've clocked that run down boat at over 40 mph with two people aboard. I can't imagine how fast the DNs can go.

Because I was 22 and flying for Island Air in Hawaii. I wanted to fly for her Uncles airline, Pelican Air. We tried everything to get me papers but the only solution was to get married and I just couldn't do it. And for the record - I had no problem going Down Under. I went Down Under sometimes a few times a month. Sometimes via Fed Ex, sometimes via Polar. I even used UAL once. Down Under was my favorite place. It was always very clean Down Under. Hoping to start going Down Under again.

LA CP says 777 is a done deal for Fall IF the flights remain which he believes they will. Sorry to take the 20 free hrs of pay off the trip. People might have to actually work and maybe go Down Under 3 times in a month. Mmmmmmm.....

Baja.

When I was on the 777, I only went Down Under maybe 3 times a year. Each time was a special experience... so exotic, so hypnotic, so familiar, but at the same time, foreign.

If we get the LAX 777 base it will give new meaning to the word "senior".

God Himself would be working weekends on reserve. :cool:

If you do rent camper van in NZ, I've used KEA and they were great. Them and Maui use first run camper vans. Other companies are a bit cheaper but use the camper vans after 5 or so seasons.

SoCal question
 

I'm sure some will say I'm crazy for even considering this, but I've kinda been kicking around the idea of moving to SoCal, doing the LAX thing. Climate, recreation opportunities are big draws for me.

For any of you guys that live there presently, can you recommend locations/areas that are within reasonable commuting time/distance and also halfway affordable for FO level of income? (yr 12 FO, yay:rolleyes:)

Would like to buy a single family home, prefer to avoid condo/townhome. The metro area is obviously a huge area, and kinda daunting to break down and analyze. No kids, so schools don't really matter.

Any info much appreciated, and I'm probably junior to almost everybody based there now, so don't be holding back!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA........

Just kidding. I've been here my whole life as most others have as well. Many left over Navy guys as well.

Housing prices are back up. Rentals are a good option as well. Closer to the Beach and affordable. I'd look at San Clemente and N County Diego (Oceanside, Carlsbad, or Vista if you want PERFECT WX.)

Only consider the move if you're junior...J/K.

PM if you want more info.

Baja.