Last weekend there was a farewell dinner party for a member of our family who is moving to California. He's young enough to try this drastic move of his dreams. Taking practically the clothes on his back, early Monday morning, off he went.Now, I would have to rent two or three 18 wheelers to transport the clothes on my back, plus some other stuff.
This is why he's the one doing this adventure and not me.
I think, however, he will find a few differences between Maine and California.
Such as.....
In California, your fastest commute will be down your driveway.
In Maine, you consider it a traffic jam if there are four cars waiting to pass a tractor.
In California, your monthly house payments exceed your annual income.
In Maine, your neighbors house foreclosed after an unlucky 24 hour mini-cruise on the Scotia Prince.
In California, the primary bugs you worry about are electronic.
In Maine, you think a mosquito could be a species of bird.
In California, your car has bullet proof windows.
In Maine, you install security lights on your house and garage, but leave both unlocked.
In California, you pack shorts and a t-shirt to ski in the snow and a sweater and wet suit for the beach.
In Maine, if you have to dress up you wear a tie with your flannel shirt.
In California, getting from point A to point B, no matter what the distance, takes about "20 minutes."
In Maine, you measure distance in hours.
In California, you know how to eat an artichoke.
In Maine, you eat ice cream with flavors like Moose Tracks and Maine Black Bear.
You never step foot in McDonald's. 'In N Out' is where you go.
In Maine, you can make a meal out of a Jordan red-dye hot dog, a bag of Humpty Dumpty chips and a soda.
When in California, you keep in touch with your relatives that love you dearly
via email, texting, skype and cell phone.
In Maine, you keep in touch with your relatives that love you dearly via email, texting, skype and cell phone.
So, my dear Z, do keep in touch. We wish you the best of luck, surfer boy.
Love from Maine......