Question for the Californians

Discussion in 'The Chatterbox' started by Mr. Shaverman, Apr 21, 2015.

  1. Mr. Shaverman

    Mr. Shaverman Well-Known Member

    Yes, I know there are a few of you around, you can't hide.

    As I'm very close to making the decision to move or not, there is one thing I'm wrestling with:

    You have no water. I heard a while back that CA had one year of water left. What's the deal with that? 12 months from now, is it possible that your taps are dry? Any plans coming into place for that? How serious do you take it?

    Any insights would be appreciated.
     
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  2. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Although it's a very serious issue and we are on a mandatory 30% water rationing I don't see California running out of water. Lawns won't get watered, fountains won't flow, but your tap will. We're Californians! We'll get through this like everything else.
     
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  3. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    I found this article to be rather accurate and telling.
     
  4. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    I've done my part by switching from drinking water to Bombay Sapphire. ;):eatdrink047:
     
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  5. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Hm, reading that it makes me think I really should do more to help out.
     
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  6. Mr. Shaverman

    Mr. Shaverman Well-Known Member

    Gotcha. And thanks for the article, that explains it well. This has been one of the things that's been bothering me about possibly moving, as I really enjoy water.
     
  7. Erik Redd

    Erik Redd Lizabeth, baby, I'm comin' to join ya.

    As long as it doesn't get so bad that they ration the craft brewers...
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  8. Mr. Shaverman

    Mr. Shaverman Well-Known Member

    Looks like CA has almost as many breweries as my neighborhood does. How about that.
     
  9. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Yes, but these are good :)
     
  10. Bristle Me

    Bristle Me Insufficient

    I'm told there is a pretty good sized farm pond off to the West aways,
    and even the Cali's aren't going to be able to suck that dry....
     
  11. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Only someone from "the middle of USA" would advocate drinking salt water. :)
     
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  12. Bristle Me

    Bristle Me Insufficient

    I hear there's a way to remove the salt now for you who can't hack it. ;)
     
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  13. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Rumors made up by midwesterners.
     
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  14. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Im more concerned about the next big earthquake if I'm being honest. It's seems we are about due for one here anytime. Bring a flashlight, batteries and a hand can opener. You'll be just fine.
     
  15. Mr. Shaverman

    Mr. Shaverman Well-Known Member

    Only someone who hasn't been to Portland would say that.

    Yeah, midwesterners have some funny idears about things out west.

    Pssh. I survived Mt. St. Helens. It erupted on Sunday, and my parents made me and my sister go to school on Monday morning. At least my Dad drove us instead of making us walk. My Mom filmed it. Sorry for the quality, it's old 8mm so may look a little fuzzy.

     
  16. Bristle Me

    Bristle Me Insufficient

    I'm not completely ignorant of the West.


    I've been to Topeka

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    twice! :D
     
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  17. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Oh yes! I was a senior in high school, I remember the day very well. See the problem is they knew Mt. St. Helens was going to erupt. October 17th 1989 at 5:04pm came without a warning, excitement filled the Bay Area as our home teams were ready to play ball! The magnitude 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake struck! Bring a flashlight, batteries and a hand can opener. I have a ton of can goods! :)
     
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  18. Mr. Shaverman

    Mr. Shaverman Well-Known Member

    LOL Mt. St. Helens didn't erupt, it blew up. Half the mountain ended up in our backyards! Nobody knew that was going to happen. Besides, if I move down I'll be about a half mile from the bay, I'll never need to go to a grocery store.
     
  19. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    You'll love living in the city! You don't need a car, something is always going on, the people are cool, it's a good place. I'm happy for you.
     
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  20. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Try Colorado.
     
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