Listen, this poor guy HAS BEEN transferred to SD, it's not a choice, it's a done deal, so why try to make him miserable before he even gets there? What's with all the negativism ? Yes, I have been to California, lived there for many years although it was quite some time ago.

I learned while in the military for 20 years, it aint the place, it's the attitude. If you run around screaming "I hate this (bleeping) place", then for sure you wont have any fun and will, indeed, be miserable.

If, on the other hand, you look for the good parts, you'll find them, I certainly would not voluntarily move to SD but if it was necessary I would have a grand time while there. SD is an interesting place, certainly not the worst place a guy could wind up in, tons of things to do and see there. If a guy want to shoot, he can go shoot.

Have a good trlp, andrews1958, hope you enjoy your tour in SD.

Last edited by jnyork; 12/24/18.
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