Californians have some of the highest unemployment in the nation. And it struck me while driving to Los Angeles the other day that I am seeing more older model cars on the road than ever before. It used to be a sign of status in L.A. to have the Porsche or the Ferrari. I drove to Pasadena where a Ferrari car show actual took to the streets on the weekend. But I have been amazed at how many are giving up the newer models, and hanging onto their cars longer. Same with vacations. People are trying to hang onto their houses, which means staying in hotels less and paying the mortgage instead. Some of the highest rates in home loan delinquincies were just reported in May 2010.
When you reside in California, vacations are so abundant and close to home, all you have to do is pack up and go to beach for the day. Last weekend I packed up and spent the day learning about MOTA, and consortium of five Los Angeles Historical buildings and museums. I topped it off with a nice dinner in Long Beach at Johnny Reb's and headed home, feeling like I'd be gone for a week, instead of a day. It was as good as any vacation I've spent a fortune on--and it was absolutely free.
I am proud to report that someone near and dear to me launched another web site, about a subject close to his heart. Be sure to check out Surf City News.com.
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