Someone finally understands California

[gabosaurus]

Too much California bashing has been going on lately. So I am pleased that one of our most distinguished residents (Bethany Cosentino of the band Best Coast) has composed a stirring tribute to the glories and benefits of being born and raised in the most awesome state in the union.
The rest of you can go shovel snow and rake leaves.

THE ONLY PLACE
Lyrics by Bethany Cosentino

We were born with the sun
In our teeth and in our hair
When we are bored we like to sit around
Sit around and stare
At the mountains, at the birds,
At the ocean, at the trees
We have fun, we have fun
We have fun when we please


We wake up with the sun
In our eyes
It's no surprise that we get so much done
But we always, yes we always
We always have fun
Yes we always, yes we always
We always have fun

Why would you live anywhere else?
Why would you live anywhere else?
We`ve got the ocean
Got the babes
Got the sun
We`ve got the waves
This is the only place for me

So leave your coat behind
We`re gonna make it to the beach
on time
Yeah leave the cold behind
We`re gonna make it to the beach
on time

Why would you live anywhere else?
Why would you live anywhere else?
We`ve got the ocean
Got the babes
Got the sun
We`ve got the waves
This is the only place

This is the only place for me

[Dilloduck]

You mean this California ?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The city of Los Angeles is violating the county health code in its Skid Row area by allowing the nation's densest population of homeless people to live on streets infested with rats, human excrement and used hypodermic needles, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has found.
An extensive agency inspection of the downtown district found nearly 90 rats' nests, mostly around street planters, people living in about 60 tents on sidewalks — some with animals — and 90 piles of human waste. The inspection last month focused on eight blocks of the 10-block district. On one block alone, close to 30 piles of excrement were noted.

http://news.yahoo.com/la-county-find...234033525.html

[fj1200]

Where's the chorus about the high taxes that are driving businesses to other states and the massive levels of debt?

[ConHog]

I DO miss some things about CA

the beach
the weather
DisneyLand
fresh seafood
avacados


but everything else in that state sucks ( excepting a few people of course there are some good people in CA)

[logroller]

Where's the chorus about the high taxes that are driving businesses to other states and the massive levels of debt?

I think that's the b-side single; doesn't get much AirPlay though.

[darin]

I think that's the b-side single; doesn't get much AirPlay though.

How can a mp3 have a 'b side'. Side of what? You mean those way-old circular/disc-shaped vinyl things?</SPAN>

[CSM]

That little lyric says a lot. If everyone is at the beach, who the heck is working? Oh yeah, it's CA, where the people think the government owes them a living.

[cadet]

I thought it was just the place where we drop off our crazies....

[CSM]

I thought it was just the place where we drop off our crazies....

They don't call it "the land of fruits and nuts" for nothing.

[Thunderknuckles]

That song explains my entire love and understanding of California...when I was 17.

[gabosaurus]

As expected, the responses to my original post seethe with jealousy and bitterness.
You all wish you could go to the beach this weekend.

[tailfins]

As expected, the responses to my original post seethe with jealousy and bitterness.
You all wish you could go to the beach this weekend.

My sister just moved from California for Boston this week. So, Gabby, who is paying your bills?

There are good beaches right where I am. I can choose between Revere, Winthrop or Hampton. If you're not on public assistance and can afford it, there also Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket. When it comes to getting a job in California, many people just say something that rhymes with Nantucket.

[Thunderknuckles]

As expected, the responses to my original post seethe with jealousy and bitterness.
You all wish you could go to the beach this weekend.

I have a 10 day camping trip already planned down at Carlsbad Beach so pffft to you and your measly weekend

[gabosaurus]

My sister just moved from California for Boston this week. So, Gabby, who is paying your bills?

My husband and I are quite able to pay our bills. That's why we live in Huntington Beach. We are upper income snobs who look down our noses at you common rabble.
I can even afford fancy underwear. The kind you wear but never sends pictures of such to Jim or ConHog.

[jimnyc]

As expected, the responses to my original post seethe with jealousy and bitterness.
You all wish you could go to the beach this weekend.

Jealousy? I would take a jet into Cali, see a Dodger game, and then get the fuck out. Whatever beauty lies in that state is completely blocked out by a bunch of ridiculous assholes in politics and another few million fucking idiots walking around without brains.

I'll take the shores of NJ, Virginia, NC, SC & Florida over Cali any day of the week., and won't have to deal with the idiots.