Fwd: california trip (LAC)

[Chris Dyer]

Rob:

>From: "rob hod" <rob3 at hod3.fsnet.co.uk>
>
>     1,  Where did all those SUV's come from??  It seems like they must be
>about 90% of the car market in so-cal, Last time we were there ('92) there
>were a lot of big 'ole pickups, but I never expected to see so many SUv's
>and so few ordinary saloon cars.

This is a lot?  Try visiting Arizona or Texas!

>
>     2, Cheap gas, we paid anthing from around $1.20 to $1.70 , to us from
>the UK that was a real treat, and helped us understand point 1 a bit more

Yes, we feel lucky.  Sort of.

>
>     3, Speeds have increased. Last time we couldn't beleive how nearly
>everyone seemed to pootle along at 55 or so. This time I was concerned at
>how everyone bombs along the i-5 in their SUV's at 75-80 and nose to tail,
>obviously driving an SUV means you can't die by conventional means.

You luckily missed rush hour(day).  But when clogs are gone, everyone
speeds--probably out of sheer surprise and joy.

>
>     4, Now I know about the 'rice' car thing, plenty of twats weaving
>through the traffic in them. Luckily you get warning as you can hear them
>coming with their pea-shooter exhaust!

Yes.  I've seen many either just in rear enders (their fault, front jacked
w/their ugly air dam now dammed) or victims of past rear enders.

>
>     5, Didn't see many Audi's, a fair few new ones, but not too many old
>interesting ones. Did see a very nice looking 100 wagon in pearlescent
>white
>('92,'93 model?) somewhere around Indio, and soon after an old mid eigthies
>5K beater. Oh and a beige 80 (sport?) going along garden grove freeway. But
>thats about it for the older models :(
>     The UK is packed with 'em in comparison.

The farther south you go, the fewer you'll see.  The Audi:BMW ratio
increases as you travel north.

>
>     6, Hospitality hadn't changed, and if anything was better than last
>time. Listers Larson and Hanson to be commended in this respect, also a
>honorable mention to Chris Dyer for a comprehensive list of sightseeing
>suggestions (if we get a chance next time chris we'll try and make it out
>to
>Santa Monica next time!)

You're welcome!

>
>     All in all a great time was had, a great holiday destination, and
>we'll
>be back next year given half a chance!
>
>rob
>




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