Glad to know you are up on the college mascots of the Pac 10, soon to be Pac 12.
Got good friends who are Bruins (BruinDave and BruinJane). Got other friends who are Huskies, Beavers, Ducks, Sun Devils, Trojans, Wildcats, Indian, and Bears. No friends who are Buffaloes or Utes, yet.
I am glad that REI-Santa Ana moved to TMP. The old location on the Double Nickel was too "warehouse" looking. Parking was good. Getting to REI required a SPOT or GPS if going north on the 55 and then crossing over. South offramp exit was a zip. Plus there wasn't any other place to shop. With TMP, you have options.
I haven't been in OC since July 2007. I lived there from 1985 to 2007. Now, I live in the holy city of Coarsegold (aka Fuggowhee). My wife and I frequent the REI Fresno. Guess it is a good reason to visit OC.
I also heard there was a great seafood place at the former MCAS Tustin LTA.
Cindy, hope you do venture up this way to the geocenter of CA. I am sure your presentation and your life story will spark a lot of interest in hiking, climbing, and the like. N2*Gr8YdOpn.
Also, Steve C, wagga and I (my wife included and especially), would be honored to meet you. Imagine to be sitting next to someone who has been "up there." The only other person my wife and I know is the guy who married us...Kurt Wedberg. Also, if you like Zappos and Macy's and whatnot...oh...please say you don't!
Anyhooooooooo....
You are/will be in good company...just be sure to bring your waggadictionary!
Have fun...
