The party has moved north. I wrote that on Facebook a while ago and confused a bunch of people. What I meant is I’ve moved from my cousins in Irvine north to the LA area–specifically Sherman Oaks in the San Fernando Valley.
I am staying with my secretive, reclusive friend. Think Howard Hughes during the Vegas years.
He is sprucing up. A crew of workers with ropes and chainsaws are climbing high into an ancient oak to trim wood and treat the problems even trees see in aging.
This is a a wonderful home. It is right at the edge of a commercial district, but totally private. An oasis. In the back is a pool and a one bedroom cottage my friend uses as his office.
The drive up was what Californian’s kvetch about the most–traffic. It was mostly on the 405, the ‘Carmageddon’ highway. As you see, it runs fairly close to LAX!
I’ll be spending time with friends over the next few days. So many people I know have drifted out here.
How did you like the Eastern cold that was in CA, Geoff, or did that miss you?
“So many people I know have drifted out here.” Hmmm, will you be joining them? Glad you’re enjoying your CA time. I’m sure it’s a much needed break from the northeast and all the cold we’re having. Just try to get back before we have a big storm (however nothing on the horizon that I’m aware of.) Take care and stay well.
I share Diane’s thoughts! Is this a scouting expedition? If so, Thank God for the internet so we can always stay connected!
“The party has moved North” sounds like a code we would use in college to avoid the authorities.
Mysterious friend in Sherman Oaks? Gee, Geoff – you’re not hanging around with Michael Coldsmith Briggs III are you?
(Geek points to anyone who gets the reference without Googling.) 🙂
Checking out the area? Sounds suspicious to me. You would be closer to your daughter wouldn’t you?
Geoff,
Welcome to where I grew up!.. During the 60s, 70s and early 80s.
Archangel from the Airwolf TV show (1983-1987).
I knew there were geeks lurking here. 🙂