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mwdem

(4,031 posts) Mon Jul 23, 2012, 08:02 PM Jul 2012

just moved here...

buying in Simi Valley, I know, I know, I know....but it works for me. Maybe I like a challenge. I do like the area, physically. Love being near the coast yet near mts. Reagan's shrine is right above my son's apt. complex. It is still a beautiful place to live. I think I will like living on this coast! After growing up in N.C. on the east coast, it's kind of like a closure...

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just moved here... (Original Post) mwdem Jul 2012 OP

Welcome to California, my dear mwdem! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2012 #1

Thanks, CP mwdem Jul 2012 #2

Welcome to SoCal Lebam in LA Jul 2012 #3

Welcome to Calif. I originally came here from Texas. I wouldn't move back to Texas or Booster Jul 2012 #4

Welcome to CA! abelenkpe Jul 2012 #5

Welcome! petronius Jul 2012 #6

I hope you enjoy it here! abolugi Jul 2012 #7

Good time to buy. bemildred Jul 2012 #8

Simi to the Ocean..not so far....Welcome.. Tikki Jul 2012 #9

Safe place. Lots of retired law enforcement settle there. Kablooie Aug 2012 #10

Welcome to town TeamPooka Aug 2012 #11

Welcome to the promised land! Taverner Aug 2012 #12

More than that! mwdem Aug 2012 #13

oh...I'm sorry...the $200 was just for the welcome Taverner Aug 2012 #14

Love that area!! It's a great choice. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #15

I have already been to Ventura.. mwdem Aug 2012 #16

The shrine is worth visiting for the outside benches that have breathtaking views of the valley. Kablooie Aug 2012 #17

I've driven up there. mwdem Aug 2012 #19

I'm thinking of moving back. I was in the Silicon Valley for years, but got transferred to the RKP5637 Aug 2012 #18

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,640 posts)

1. Welcome to California, my dear mwdem!

Reply to mwdem (Original post)

Mon Jul 23, 2012, 08:07 PM

Jul 2012

The Simi Valley is very pretty! I'm sure there are some liberals out there...Being near the coast and with the mountains nearby is really wonderful.

You will have some hot days but I don't think the humidity is too bad, but I'm not sure about that...

Anyway, enjoy!

mwdem

(4,031 posts)

2. Thanks, CP

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #1)

Mon Jul 23, 2012, 08:12 PM

Jul 2012

I've been here, living with my son for 3 weeks. I moved from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area of Texas, and I love it here so far. Maybe we can meet up somewhere in between!

Lebam in LA

(1,345 posts)

3. Welcome to SoCal

Reply to mwdem (Original post)

Mon Jul 23, 2012, 08:15 PM

Jul 2012

Simi is a little to warm for me but really hope you enjoy it. I am near Venice Beach so usually not so hot here.

Booster

(10,021 posts)

4. Welcome to Calif. I originally came here from Texas. I wouldn't move back to Texas or

Reply to mwdem (Original post)

Mon Jul 23, 2012, 08:45 PM

Jul 2012

any other place that has humidity again. I love CA; people are nice, it's beautiful & the weather is the best part. Hope you like it as much as I do.

abelenkpe

(9,933 posts)

5. Welcome to CA!

Reply to mwdem (Original post)

Mon Jul 23, 2012, 09:04 PM

Jul 2012

I'm in West Hollywood where it's usually about ten degrees cooler than Simi Valley. I'd prefer the heat honestly. Moved here from VA almost 20 years ago for college and have no intention of ever going back. Hope you love it here as much as I do!

petronius

(26,602 posts)

6. Welcome!

Reply to mwdem (Original post)

Mon Jul 23, 2012, 10:32 PM

Jul 2012

And remember: when you meet a new person at a party and they ask you which freeways you took to get there, it's not because they're the most boring person on the planet - they're just Californian...

abolugi

(417 posts)

7. I hope you enjoy it here!

Reply to mwdem (Original post)

Tue Jul 24, 2012, 01:23 AM

Jul 2012

Ca. native here...
We have it all....beaches,deserts,mountains and everything in between!
A two hour drive in any direction takes you to a whole new world!
O.K. O.K.... maybe I'm a bit biased! I love it here...

bemildred

(90,061 posts)

8. Good time to buy.

Reply to mwdem (Original post)

Tue Jul 24, 2012, 08:52 AM

Jul 2012

(I think.)

Tikki

(14,557 posts)

9. Simi to the Ocean..not so far....Welcome..

Reply to mwdem (Original post)

Wed Jul 25, 2012, 10:35 PM

Jul 2012

...all the cool kids call Simi Valley: Sah mEE

Tikki

Kablooie

(18,634 posts)

10. Safe place. Lots of retired law enforcement settle there.

Reply to mwdem (Original post)

Sat Aug 4, 2012, 12:30 AM

Aug 2012

And the one nice thing about the Reagan place, there are benches with a amazing views of the valley.
You've got to stomach a lot of kitsch and misguided kowtowing up there though.

TeamPooka

(24,229 posts)

11. Welcome to town

Reply to mwdem (Original post)

Tue Aug 7, 2012, 08:52 PM

Aug 2012

Taverner

(55,476 posts)

12. Welcome to the promised land!

Reply to mwdem (Original post)

Fri Aug 10, 2012, 04:10 AM

Aug 2012

That will be $200 please

mwdem

(4,031 posts)

13. More than that!

Reply to Taverner (Reply #12)

Fri Aug 10, 2012, 11:12 AM

Aug 2012

I still have to get my registration for 2 cars, drivers license, changed my insurance (cars & condo). I had to pay to get new keys made for my mailbox, pay for keys and remotes for condo gates...it never ends. But I think I'm gonna like living here a lot!

Taverner

(55,476 posts)

14. oh...I'm sorry...the $200 was just for the welcome

Reply to mwdem (Reply #13)

Fri Aug 10, 2012, 01:41 PM

Aug 2012

progressivebydesign

(19,458 posts)

15. Love that area!! It's a great choice.

Reply to mwdem (Original post)

Sat Aug 18, 2012, 10:37 PM

Aug 2012

Have you found Ventura and its glorious beaches yet? I lived in Ventura County for years, and the entire area from Simi on out, is pretty awesome. Be sure to check out Ojai, and downtown Ventura, when you catch your breath from unpacking.

I grew up in LA and have lived in around Pasadena growing up, and all long the coast.. so I'm an unabashed California lover. So congrats!

ETA: I'm a huge fan of City Data for info about new places. The crime rate in Simi in 2010 is about 1/3 the National Average, and politically it's slightly more Democratic, though in 2008, it went decidedly for President Obama. http://www.city-data.com/city/Simi-Valley-California.html

mwdem

(4,031 posts)

16. I have already been to Ventura..

Reply to progressivebydesign (Reply #15)

Wed Aug 22, 2012, 01:01 PM

Aug 2012

love the beaches. We go out for a few hours every Sat. or Sun. Zuma is also a fave, after breakfast at the Paradise Cove Cafe! Still unpacking (downsizing hurts!) There are so many places to explore around here, and we love the scenery all around the area. Thanks for the congrats!