Yes, this started because I saw that Amtrack goes to downtown Martinez.
I can coordinate taking the same train as you if you like @richwicks
Well, you obviously have my secret email - and I will be accommodating. Instead of going down to Diridon station and then up, you may just want to cross a bridge.
I almost find public transport to be a fun puzzle at this point. So fucked up. Be careful with Amtrak, they can literally be 40 minutes late on short runs, and HOURS late on long ones. Hunter Biden is on the BOD of Amtrak, honestly.
Have to pass, am on a nice long vacation at the other coast.
I'm going to make a crazy recommendation, go to fly-over country. Don't bring any of your big shitty bullshit with you, just enjoy it and be polite, don't talk about how where you are from is better, and mix with the locals.
Stay in some small shithole of nowhere, and experience it. You'll find out it's not a shithole, they just rejected the shithole you live in long ago. No tourist raps, no landmarks, just experience the culture.
When I was FORCED to go to Paris, I was in the 5th district instead of a $2,000 a night hotel. I did this to be able to talk to the common Frenchman, not a bunch as twats falling over themselves to cater to me. If you are going to travel, see what the locals do. That's an experience.
Seriously go visit some place where people are like "why would you v...
We're in coastal/rural Maine right now, Trump land. Has always been. MAGA!
We're in coastal/rural Maine right now, Trump land. Has always been. MAGA!
RURAL. That is the key. Most people live in the same place. Travel helps but is different. I've done the 3 big locations. City (Chicago). Suburban (Geneva). Rural (I'm here now and not doxing myself. Far Western suburbs). Rural wins hands down.
Caveat though, if you're not social, you will feel alienated in rural areas. Hard to get into the mix so to speak if you don't understand what you're getting into and are pompous. But if you do it's the best. So then I'd go for suburban if you basically look down on people. Obviously work and income plays a big role in this. Never do cities once you turn 25 is what I'd advise. Frankly, living in Chicago was fun, but may have been the worst decision of my life. Top 3 at least.
@mell It's nice to hear that at least part of the US cost is MAGA country.
One of the caveats is that while most (vocational) workers, fishermen, contractors etc. are firmly MAGA, the low birth rates caused the old ,white, more affluent, boomer liberals to become a majority and those all hate orange man and are firmly leftoid demonrat retards. That and the leftoid millenial hipsters in the Portland and Bangor areas. Also beautiful Kennebunkport is home to the booshes and thus likely anti MAGA and pro Liz. Maine has been in a roughly 50/50 split for a while, with a very anti MAGA repub senator collins
I'm for sure out. I'll be in San Diego 8/26-8/30, 2023 though. Wife will be in full conference mode, but I know that's quite the drive from the bay area or for me North. Kids will be in tow, but might drag my mom along and she can watch them and I can take a day/night. Or meet in the middle and grab a hotel (separately). Though might not bring the kids, we'll see.
I'd meet elsewhere as well as Richwicks has mentioned outside of CA. I find it intriguing in all honesty to meet some of you guys as probably one of the youngest poster/commenters. I think I have an old soul so to speak. And I still don't need to dox myself if I don't want to. You'll just know my ugly mug, though I've lost weight and kind of think I'm getting good looking again, lol.
If anyone can spring it on short notice I'll be in Bozeman, MT 9/9. Closer to you CA guys. That's my only free day, other plans over the other days I'm there. Concerts, beer and drugs. And a flight is obviously involved unless people like driving cars (I don't).
Either way, I'm game to meeting any of you guys even if we've argued. Life is short and you only have one, have fun. Meet people. You don't have to like them. Or you can meet a good friend.
I'm for sure out. I'll be in San Diego 8/26-8/30, 2023 though. Wife will be in full conference mode, but I know that's quite the drive from the bay area or for me North. Kids will be in tow, but might drag my mom along and she can watch them and I can take a day/night. Or meet in the middle and grab a hotel (separately). Though might not bring the kids, we'll see.
I'd meet elsewhere as well as Richwicks has mentioned outside of CA. I find it intriguing in all honesty to meet some of you guys as probably one of the youngest poster/commenters. I think I have an old soul so to speak. And I still don't need to dox myself if I don't want to. You'll just know my ugly mug, though I've lost weight and kind of think I'm getting good looking again, lol.
If anyone can spring it on short notice I'll be in Bozeman, MT 9/9. Closer to you CA guys. That's my only free day, other plans over the other days I'm there. Concerts, beer and drugs. And a flight is obviously in...
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Yes, this started because I saw that Amtrack goes to downtown Martinez.
I can coordinate taking the same train as you if you like @richwicks
Well, you obviously have my secret email - and I will be accommodating. Instead of going down to Diridon station and then up, you may just want to cross a bridge.
I almost find public transport to be a fun puzzle at this point. So fucked up. Be careful with Amtrak, they can literally be 40 minutes late on short runs, and HOURS late on long ones. Hunter Biden is on the BOD of Amtrak, honestly.
We're in coastal/rural Maine right now, Trump land. Has always been. MAGA!
RURAL. That is the key. Most people live in the same place. Travel helps but is different. I've done the 3 big locations. City (Chicago). Suburban (Geneva). Rural (I'm here now and not doxing myself. Far Western suburbs). Rural wins hands down.
Caveat though, if you're not social, you will feel alienated in rural areas. Hard to get into the mix so to speak if you don't understand what you're getting into and are pompous. But if you do it's the best. So then I'd go for suburban if you basically look down on people. Obviously work and income plays a big role in this. Never do cities once you turn 25 is what I'd advise. Frankly, living in Chicago was fun, but may have been the worst decision of my life. Top 3 at least.
@Patrick, are we meeting up this weekend with @Onvacation and others in Martinez?
Anyone else?
One of the caveats is that while most (vocational) workers, fishermen, contractors etc. are firmly MAGA, the low birth rates caused the old ,white, more affluent, boomer liberals to become a majority and those all hate orange man and are firmly leftoid demonrat retards. That and the leftoid millenial hipsters in the Portland and Bangor areas. Also beautiful Kennebunkport is home to the booshes and thus likely anti MAGA and pro Liz. Maine has been in a roughly 50/50 split for a while, with a very anti MAGA repub senator collins
I'd meet elsewhere as well as Richwicks has mentioned outside of CA. I find it intriguing in all honesty to meet some of you guys as probably one of the youngest poster/commenters. I think I have an old soul so to speak. And I still don't need to dox myself if I don't want to. You'll just know my ugly mug, though I've lost weight and kind of think I'm getting good looking again, lol.
If anyone can spring it on short notice I'll be in Bozeman, MT 9/9. Closer to you CA guys. That's my only free day, other plans over the other days I'm there. Concerts, beer and drugs. And a flight is obviously involved unless people like driving cars (I don't).
Either way, I'm game to meeting any of you guys even if we've argued. Life is short and you only have one, have fun. Meet people. You don't have to like them. Or you can meet a good friend.
We'll be in chi town 9/7-13
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