Hi OP, and the rest of the Californians on this thread - your mere existence a bit of a shot in the arm to us. We a slightly different demographic I guess (translation: back seat of car packed w/ kids) but we live north of SF (area code 707...) and are seriously thinking about moving. And I thought I'd never meet a Californian here. Then again, maybe I won't, but nice to know that such things are possible.

For better, worse, and everything in between.... CH is a trip, no?

Hey Gauchogirl and Ashlee,
I just arrived 10 days ago from SF bay area, I lived in Tiburon. My husband is Swiss and we moved here for work and just to slow down a little. I would love to get together with some California girls and do some biking, hiking, exploring the city, drinking some good German beer, etc. I am a huge Moylan's Irish Red fan but not such a fan of Lagunitas IPA (or any IPA, I can't handle how hoppy it is)....I think we can still be friends?

Anyway, if either of you ladies would like to hang out sometime I think that would be great.

Talk to you soon,
Raquel