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I grew up in CA and never saw it fall till I moved up here at age 15 so every year I still get bit by the excitement of it falling!!!! I can't wait for some on the wet side!!!!
Totally understand!
I was born in Spain and grew up in East County of San Diego and spent most of my time at the beach or the zoo/wild animal park.
The snow is such a novelty it may never wear off!
Ahh yes the San Diego beaches. 60 to 70* water you can actually swim in. Thats what I miss most about So Cal. Also having oranges and Avocados in my backyard. I grew up in the North part of the CO in Escondido, Vista, Ramona areas. You could enjoy the awesome warm beaches then drive to Julian for snow! Best of both worlds. Worked at the WAP as an Animal Keeper in the Care Center for 13 years. Handraising tigers, giraffes, elephants, gorillas etc and numerous hoofstock was a big highlight in my life. But way too hot for me which is why I spent so much of the summer at the beach but paid the price by having to have Basal Cells removed. These days though I'm missing it more and more. Life was so uncomplicated then.
OK, thats enough. I like the snow but not until maybe January and only one or two falls then lets get on with Spring!
Ogress, sorry about your struggles with your kids. I had the same. I was soooo glad when they graduated. You fight tooth and nail to get them graduated. After graduation though there is a new set of issues! But, like it was said before, kids are going to be what they are. You encourage and support, be a good example, and teach them about life whenever and however you can. You just hope it eventually sinks in. It doesn't help though when you feel you are doing it alone. It really helps to have both parents on the same page!
LOL, then you can share the guilt instead of carrying it all yourself.
I grew up in CA and never saw it fall till I moved up here at age 15 so every year I still get bit by the excitement of it falling!!!! I can't wait for some on the wet side!!!!
Totally understand!
I was born in Spain and grew up in East County of San Diego and spent most of my time at the beach or the zoo/wild animal park.
The snow is such a novelty it may never wear off!
Ahh yes the San Diego beaches. 60 to 70* water you can actually swim in. Thats what I miss most about So Cal. Also having oranges and Avocados in my backyard. I grew up in the North part of the CO in Escondido, Vista, Ramona areas. You could enjoy the awesome warm beaches then drive to Julian for snow! Best of both worlds. Worked at the WAP as an Animal Keeper in the Care Center for 13 years. Handraising tigers, giraffes, elephants, gorillas etc and numerous hoofstock was a big highlight in my life. But way too hot for me which is why I spent so much of the summer at the beach but paid the price by having to have Basal Cells removed. These days though I'm missing it more and more. Life was so uncomplicated then.
OK, thats enough. I like the snow but not until maybe January and only one or two falls then lets get on with Spring!
Ogress, sorry about your struggles with your kids. I had the same. I was soooo glad when they graduated. You fight tooth and nail to get them graduated. After graduation though there is a new set of issues! But, like it was said before, kids are going to be what they are. You encourage and support, be a good example, and teach them about life whenever and however you can. You just hope it eventually sinks in. It doesn't help though when you feel you are doing it alone. It really helps to have both parents on the same page!
LOL, then you can share the guilt instead of carrying it all yourself.
